April 29, 2008
Posted: 01:35 PM ET

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Watch Easley's comments Tuesday.

(CNN) – North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley formally endorsed Hillary Clinton's White House bid Tuesday, saying the New York senator "gets it."

"It's time for somebody to be in the White House who understands the challenges we face in this country," Easley said at a rally in Raleigh with Clinton at his side. "They are significant. I never ever thought the United States of America could get in as much trouble as we have over the last 7 or 8 years."

Easley, a popular two term governor who is unable to run for re-election because of term limits, also praised Clinton for her persistence.

"I've been accused of being persistent, and down right aggravating…but this lady right here makes Rocky Balboa look like a pansy," Easley said.

The endorsement gives the New York senator a symbolic boost in the state she is trailing Barack Obama by double digits. Easley is particularly popular with white, working class voters — a constituency that has favored Clinton in other primary states. He is the second superdelegate from North Carolina to back Clinton. Six North Carolina superdelegates have endorsed Obama.

Easley is a former backer of John Edwards' White House bid.

A recent ARG poll shows Obama leading Clinton by 10 points in the state.

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


Cindy2   April 29th, 2008 10:49 am ET

So "linda g" Are you saying Hillary is another Bill??
Give me a break!!
That is the past. Time as changed you old dog..
Time for real change.

Tanya Kujath   April 29th, 2008 10:49 am ET

THAT IS THE KIND OF PRESIDENT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS!
Not one that won't even stand up for themselves.

Johnson   April 29th, 2008 10:49 am ET

How come this has not featured on the new:

"Former Clinton pastor was sentenced Friday to three years in prison for inappropriately touching a 7-year-old girl at his home last March, Judge Michael L. Dwyer said Procanick sacrificed his honesty the day he testified"

Is the Media cherry-picking what to air?

Delusional Watch   April 29th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Anonymous said: "The tide has TURNED – Hillary has the incredible perseverance, intelligent, faith and smarts to ignore all the distractions, and GET IT DONE."

BWAAAAAAAAAAHAHAHAAAA!!!

You obviously missed that line of the article that said:

"He is the second superdelegate from North Carolina to back Clinton. Six North Carolina superdelegates have endorsed Obama."

And this would be since PA!

milkbottle   April 29th, 2008 10:49 am ET

The Rev. Jeremiah Wright couldn't have done more damage to Barack Obama's campaign if he had tried. And you have to wonder if that's just what one friend of Wright wanted.

Shortly before he rose to deliver his rambling, angry, sarcastic remarks at the National Press Club Monday, Wright sat next to, and chatted with, Barbara Reynolds.

A former editorial board member at USA Today, she runs something called Reynolds News Services and teaches ministry at the Howard University School of Divinity. (She is an ordained minister).

It also turns out that Reynolds – introduced Monday as a member of the National Press Club "who organized" the event – is an enthusiastic Hillary Clinton supporter

mike   April 29th, 2008 10:49 am ET

The Rocky Balboa analogy didn't work in Philly, where it could have made sense. It could't make sense in North Carolina. I like the analogy myself, because this is Hillary's first fight for the Presidency; in Rocky's first fight for the title, though he is persistent, he still loses.

A. Harrison   April 29th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Yes Bob, as Maya Angelou says, "Still I Rise"

RIse HIllary, Rise!!!!!!!!!!!!

chris nguyen   April 29th, 2008 10:48 am ET

she is rolling and she is going to get it.. but .. obama does not care since he already have pastor or.. another world.. UNCLE.. wright in his corner once he is back to chicago in august.. . lol..

NOBAMA NO WAY!   April 29th, 2008 10:48 am ET

I love how when Clinton gets a super, they must be "getting paid".

Obummer gets a super, and they "are smart".

Whatever!

CLINTON WILL BE OUR NOMINEE.

CLINTON WILL BE OUR PRESIDENT!!

Steve   April 29th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Yup, Hillary is just like Rocky….not really that good the first time around and should have quit a long time ago.

Tim, Arkansas   April 29th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Hillary "GETS IT" from Bill.
Bill also "GAVE IT" to Paula Jones and Monica Lewinsky.

Hillary wants us to "GET IT" from her.
I DON'T WANT IT!!!!!

Obama 08

Pam   April 29th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Surprise, surprise…a middle-aged white guy is endorsing Clinton. Ok Clintonites…let's hear you complain about this guy going against the will of his voters like you do when Obama gets endorsements.

Mp-Pennsylvania   April 29th, 2008 10:46 am ET

CNN= Double standards

Where's Hillary's Pastors child Abuse case??????

CNN is very Anti american

Obamaramazombie Watch   April 29th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Obama is a spineless, unprincipaled "polictician." He has shown himself to be so weak, and pathetic, relying on people like that nutcase preacher for his strength and inspiration. Whatever he is peddling, he can peddle it somewhere else. The lie has been exposed.

Suraj   April 29th, 2008 10:46 am ET

If we are true Americans who is not racial, have some sense of fairness and dignity then we will look beyond racial line and vote for a presidential candidate who will restore this country’s lost pride and moral standing in the world that has be so damaged for the last 15 years.

I said 15 years because Mr. Clinton did significant damage to thing country also with Nafta and his deplorable acts in the Oval office. How can we stomach putting a former president that was impeached back in the white house as an advisor to the president?

Nafta and other similar trade deals not only took jobs out of the country.. It took with it the manufacturing skills and made us a dependant nation… wake up America…

A vote for Mc Cain or Hillary is just as saying God Dam America…

Ilona Proud Canadian   April 29th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Matrix,,

Thank you so much, your little story was so precious, I had to get my husband, who is not very interested in US politics, to put down his book just to read it, we both had a good laugh! It really gave me a break from the harsh reality that is going on in your elections.

thanks again

Chris From California   April 29th, 2008 10:46 am ET

I agree. Hillary Clinton is a hardworking representative of the people of this country. She has more strength and stamina than anyone I've ever seen.

CONGRATULATIONS to Hillary and to all of us who support her on her endorsement from Governor and Superdelegate Mike Easley.

GO HILLARY!

carolflowery   April 29th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Thank goodness, there is a tarheel with a brain

gene   April 29th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Great endorsement.! You know why its true, the Obama supporters are ranting, raving and howling. I have some more good news for them, new Survey USA Indiana poll out today and it has Hillary at 52% and Obama at 43%, with 2% unsure and 3% for others. That is a 9 point lead and she is going to whip him there just like she did in Pennsylvania. The more we learn about Obama the worst it gets. The Washington Post reported over the weekend how, as a state senator, he tried to help a supporter and former employer get a tourism contract. Well, so much for hope and change, this along with all the other things that are swirling around his head,such as Wrightgate, bittergate, Ayersgate and handgungate, maybe its time for him to call it quits.

solomon   April 29th, 2008 10:46 am ET

I won't vote for in November if she gets the nominee. She doesn't even campaign for the AA community or said anything about helping people in the inner city. She can't win without the AA votes.

Bob   April 29th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Rise Hillary,Rise.

Anonymous   April 29th, 2008 10:46 am ET

The tide has TURNED – Hillary has the incredible perseverance, intelligent, faith and smarts to ignore all the distractions, and GET IT DONE. Texas, Ohio, Pennsylvania, New York, California, Florida ( and yes they will count the votes ) to name a few BIG STATES and Critical States. Obama will be great when he gets a few more years under his belt in the Senate – and finally learns how to work with the Republicans – an area where he is woefully lacking. Hillary is NOW and totally understands the American People and I for one believe in her because she stands up for me. The era of the Tax cuts for the Rich and unforgivable damage this president has done to our reputation overseas and bankrupting us with this disastorus war are coming to an end. RAISIN' HILL ALL OVER AMERICA! You go GIRL!

Mary   April 29th, 2008 10:45 am ET

To Kathleen's comments that Obama supporters are mean-spirited …are you kidding me…have you listened to your candidate and her minions lately…honey…they are the meanest-spirited people I have ever seen.

Hooray for Hillary!!!   April 29th, 2008 10:45 am ET

You morons who keep bringing up the Clinton pastor: he is not THE Clintons' pastor. He is a pastor in THE TOWN OF CLINTON, NY

The only pastor in this race is Reverend Uncle Looney Nut Job Wright, and I am starting to LOVE him! He will single-handedly save this country from Barack Obama – thank GOD!

Maybe the nutcase pastor really IS doing God's work after all……

KEEP PREACHING REVEREND WRIGHT AND THANK YOU!!!!!!!

Dave   April 29th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Clintons said endorsement do not matter, now all of a sudden it matters to Clintons and CNN ? I ask CNN, do you know how many endorsements Sen. Obama has not in the past few days ? That is not news to you, and suddenly Clinton gets an endorsement and it becomes the headlines for your network. Why are u proving yourself to be working for the Clinton Campaign ? I am sure the Clinton's $109 Million is funding CNN to support her in media propaganda. Shame on CNN and Shame on Clintons. Time for Sen. Edwards to throw his support to President Obama. Obama is the one that speaks the truth. The Clintons & McCain are just lying and playing election year politics which is why America is lagging behind in this Global Economy, where no one cares about the people, and they only care about scoring political points.

Concerned Voter   April 29th, 2008 10:45 am ET

We need someone in the Whote House who is strong enought to deal with the many issues this country has, both domestically and globally.

Obama doesn't have this strength. Hillary has it and so does McCain. Those are the choices. Obama will not win in November. I wish that the fanatic Obama supporters could see this and get past the rhetoric and their own arrogance.

Erik   April 29th, 2008 10:45 am ET

But Obama played ball with UNC this morning and Coach Roy Williams yelled out "you're leaving the next President of the United States wide open!"

Obama's got game! Score one for Obama. That easily tops Gov. Easley.

chuck   April 29th, 2008 10:45 am ET

A man with a brain. Clinton "08″

Marie   April 29th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Why does it not surprise me that Hillary supporters apparently have no problem with an endorser using the term "pansy?" Different sort of Democrat, for sure.

Gregory   April 29th, 2008 10:45 am ET

North Carolina superdelegates:

Obama 6
Clinton 2

Lead in states won, delegates, popular vote………………… PRICELESS!

Scott, Oregon the Left Coast   April 29th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Hillary has what it takes. This country is a mess and broke.
Old John is that – too old. He supports the religous right and that is wrong.
Pastors are just humans? Pastors are people that didn't want to get a real job. They know godly things. Which means they know SQUAT!!
You can't believe a word they say so don't hold it agianst Hillary or Obama.
Hillary 08

JOSH   April 29th, 2008 10:44 am ET

April 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

I VOTED FOR OBAMA

BASED ON WHAT I KNOW NOW

I WANT MY VOTE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I WANT TO MY VOTE TO GO TO HILLARY NOW

AND IT WILL GO TO HILLARY OR MCCAIN IN NOVEMBER NOW

Woohoo!   April 29th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Wow – many of you Obama supporters are hypocrites. You all claim to possess hope and want change and when you open your mouths venom drips out. If Hillary does not win the Democratic nomination, many will vote for McCain (I certainly will). It is not a question of party loyalty, but a question of national loyalty. America first, party second. And, if Obama loses the nomination (we all know he will lose the general election, but that is a discussion for another time), perhaps you should look to yourselves as your absurd and hateful comments are in direct contrast to Obama's campaign platform – which was too lofty and idealistic to be considered anything but childish and unrealistic in the first place.

Yes for Obama   April 29th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Well I must say…she is right on the nose on comparing herself to Rocky… since he is fictional.. .lets go to the actor Sylvester Stallone.. guess who he is voting for??? MCCAIN!!!

So yeah she can compare her self to a Republican anyday!!

Good Job Hillary!!

Bob   April 29th, 2008 10:44 am ET

We are pleased that the Govenor of North Carolina has endorsed Hillary Clinton.She is very qualified for President;has abundant knowledge of worlf affairs.We must get out the vote on election day in North Carolina when they have their primary.If you are in North Carolina please urge everyone to vote.Thank you Governor Easley.

Indiana will decide   April 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

I have faith in the American people that they will make their choice for integrity, truth, and honesty, none of which is particularly evident in HRC these days – "The Tonya Harding of Politics".

People keep asking why Obama can't seal the deal. Why hasn't Hillary sealed the deal? She has name recogintion, insider connections, cashing in on favors, and a somewhat popular ex-president for a husband. It hasn't served her so well.

APS in Hawaii   April 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Obama supporters just do not get it. Obama cannot win in November 2008. The last debate showed the inadequacy of Obama and his supporters cried foul because of the questions. The left wing media just does not get it, Obama can be the nominee, and he will lose by a wide margin. Do you really think that the GOP cross over voters are going to vote for him in November? They just voted for him to get of Hillary. The GOP wants Obama because they will trounce him over his ties with lobbyists, his pastor, his speeches with no specific plans, and his inability to win the big states. And Rove telling Obama how to win is the kiss of death.

ShannonL   April 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

I'm shocked that CNN has kept this up for so long. They normally make a point to slap something pro-Obama on top of anything pro-Clinton.

It must be the ratings…

Ken   April 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

She wont win North Carolina…

And isn't the word "pansy" considered offensive?

Glenn, Cary, NC   April 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Michelle – You accused Senator Clinton of having a pastor who molested a seven-year-old girl. It took me less than 30 seconds to Google the name of the pastor and find out that he has been called "a former Clinton pastor" because he was a pastor in the town of Clinton, NY (named for George Clinton, first governor of the state of NY). There is no connection whatsoever between the man you wrote about and either Senator Clinton or President Clinton. You are unbelievably stupid.

sky   April 29th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Thats when she is not crying or whining, or just plain lying.

Kevin   April 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Toni,

For the same reason it's not sexist that so many women vote for Hillary without even THINKING about the issues or her actual character.

roger   April 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Way to go Easley…..I hope your fellow democrats in NC follow your endorsement, I also hope the voters in the remainder of primaries have gotten their eyes open to Obama…..he does not have at this time what it takes to be president he speaks a good speech but it has no substance…& I think he is more connected to Rev Wright than he is telling & he is a WHINER…

Voice   April 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Clintons are morally bankrupt. No matter how much gold you want to gild on her, it won't work. For anyone who still believes that "working hard" and "sounding off in policy" are enough for this country without a moral character, I seriously doubt his or her personal character and morality, not to mention a high government official who should know better.

Yes we can!   April 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

It doesn't matter. I'm starting to believe the superdelegates are loving this game. They want to be in control and feel they have all the power. The lies that people are waiting to see what happens June 3rd is ridiculous. When Obama won 11 straight victories, the people spoke then who they believed to be the better candidate, but the superdelegates sat on their behinds and allowed the media to take over the campaigns. I sat last night and all the news stations showed 6 straight hours of Rev. Wright. I was shocked Anderson Cooper said "Obama is having a rally now and we're going to monitor it to see if he says anything about Rev. Wright"…..I like Anderson, but why didn't Roland or anyone else step up and say, wait a minute why aren't we waiting to hear him talk about the issue. This is what this campaign has turned into "a media frenzy"….If you dont like Obama than don't vote for him, but dont make your decision based on the media's perspective or rev. wright or a flagpin, but that you believe he's not the better candidate….I had my turn to vote and it was exciting and I feel for those who haven't voted yet, but at the same time, this has become a circus….NC and Indiana please go to the polls and shut this thing down, so Obama can do what he does best, Unite the People and the states and concentrate on the real election and beat McCain.

Grant   April 29th, 2008 10:42 am ET

No shocker here, I would say "Popular Governor" is a great overstatement though, last I checked his approval ratings were in the low 40's! He has been in the Clinton camp for years, has nothing to gain by endorsing Obama, so he is taking a flyer that is Clinton pulls out NC, he becomes a star. His supporters are the "Bubba's, who she already has anyways..Obama picked up another Super today, and apparently 2 more will declare for him this afternoon, thus no gain for her

George, Mason NH   April 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

I love how Senator Clinton supporters place the onus for finishing her off on Senator Obama.

Like some how, Senator Clinton is the underdog here.

Who was Senator Obama 2 years ago?

Despite Karl Rove type tactics, despite 8 years as the First Lady under a popular administration, Despite her big power donors, Despite the Clinton name Branding, Despite Her former president husband and semi-famous daughter campaigning for her…………………in the end she will have lost to a relative no name, green horn, senator from a rural state………..

Senator Obama is the definition of the underdog holding off one of the most fierce and powerful woman in politics today.

Obama 08, Obama 2012

Cindy   April 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Obama has gained 80 superdelegates since February 5th and Hillary has gained 3 and lost a couple— Now you tell me who has the momentum… Obama hands down, CANDIDATES LIE AND TWIST THE FACTS BUT THE NUMBERS ARE THE NUMBERS!

She cannot win but she continues to hang on even in the face of potentially brining down the party—

the tougth thing people in someone's ability to united differing perspectives and from there choose what works better for most— it's the bet that any President can hope to accomplish and only ONE candidate has that potential—Obama.

Hillary with all her experience STILL STANDS FOR THE SAME OLD POLICTICS, THAT'S WHAT HER EXPERIENCE WILL TAKE HER AND THIS COUNTRY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sandy   April 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

The Titanic won't be floating for very long.

O8bama

T D Trent Supports Change!   April 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

I hope Clinton doesn't think this is a compliment: "I've been accused of being persistent, and down right aggravating". At least he is right, she is very aggravating!!!

The sick thing is if the roles were reversed, this race would have been over two months ago!

Pride over Pejoratives   April 29th, 2008 10:41 am ET

I know I will take flack for this, but simply accepting the use of the word pansy is offensive, but calculated. Remind voters that Hillary really fits in with the good ole boys club. She can call a man a pansy with the best of them.

For those of you who don't know the etymology of the phrase, pansy is a derogatory term for an effeminate homosexual man. It's offensive, especially to the effeminate homosexual man who might have voted for Hillary. He has every right to be himself, without denigration.

Zoey   April 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Men who support Hiliary are pansies.

Jane, NC   April 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Gov. Easley has made NC proud. Sen. Clinton's readiness, her work ethic and her insight into the issues are only a few of the reasons she will make a good president. We cannot miss this rare window of opportunity to elect someone of her quality to the White House.

latina   April 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

AS I AM READING ALL COMMENTS IT’S SO SAD WHAT PEOPLE WRITE. THERE IS SO MANY THINGS HAPPEN IN OUR COUNTRY. WE WANT IT TO MAKE IT BETTER. I BELIEVE MRS. CLINTON WILL DO HER JOB. OBAMA THIS IS NOT YOUR TIME. PEOPLE NEED TO UNDERSTAND THIS COUNTRY NEEDS A STRONG PERSON WHO KNOW & UNDERSTAND OUR PROBLEMS. PEOPLE THINK ABOUT OUR KIDS. LIKE OR NOT WHEN THE CLINTON ADMINISTRATION WAS AT THE WHITE HOUSE POOR & RICH WERE HAPPY. THERE WILL BE TOO MANY RACE ISSUES GONG ON IF OBAMA WINS. WE HAVE NO TIME FOR RACE ISSUES. WE NEED TO FOLKS ON ECONOMICS

Jack Cavanaugh, Portland, Or   April 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

I wouldnt vote for Rocky either

Obama 08

S from Detroit   April 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Go Hillary!

Obama is too young for president.. he needs more experience.

Hillary 2008

Sharon Minnesota   April 29th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Watch out Toni, the Obama radicals will eat you alive if you suggest that anyone but whites can be racist. I have first hand experience on that type of attack on these blogs.

I happen to agree with you even if it's offensive to SOME Blacks to hear. The problem is that it's been their bag for so long they just can't see the trees for the racial forest they've been lost in so long.

If the Unifier (Mr. Obama) was truly acting out his slogans of hope and unity, there wouldn't be so many racial overtones to his campaign. Subtle for sure but still speaking that messge loud and clear.

Chris from VA   April 29th, 2008 10:39 am ET

Like Rendell, another Democratic LEADER for Hillary comes out in ADVANCE of his state's vote.

Obama specializes in picking up "endorsements" from laggards and losers like Oklahoma Gov. Brad Henry, New Mexico Gov Richardson and Senator Bingaman who come out for The Barack Slide MONTHS AFTER their states' Democrats have voted! For Hillary!

Canadian Girl   April 29th, 2008 10:39 am ET

Its funny how they make such a big production over just one endorsement. Obama has gotten hundreds of endorsements. When will Senator Clinton realize that there is no mathematical way that she can win. There is nothing original about her campaign … she has even gone as far as to change her slogan to "Yes We Will" … wow, think of your own stuff. Obama has displayed leadership, creativity in his campaign … and Clinton has done nothing but copy him, and talk trash.

Obama for '08!!
For Real Change!

Al   April 29th, 2008 10:39 am ET

Rocky a pansy? The only pansies I see are the "men" on here who support Hillary. You're either homosexuals or are backing Hillary because your wives are making you. You also probably like Elton John and Barbara Streisand.

And Hillary Clinton makes Janet Reno look hot.

April in Texas   April 29th, 2008 10:39 am ET

Mr. Easley, The american troubles go much further back that 7 or 8 years. With the Bosnia lies and sniper fire and the whitehouse transcripts that prove otherwise, I can not believe Hillary's claims that she is against NAFTA and such. Heck her husband Bill is still making bank on that very issue with 800,000 speaking engagemnts regarding CAFTA. Thanks to the Clintons, I lost my helath care ins due to all that NAFTA and Globalization crap the very thing they will FORCE me to get.. No wonder they have 109 million in their personal bank as they are professionals at screwing the little people like BLUE collar workers..

Obama 08

James   April 29th, 2008 10:38 am ET

The reason that Obama has not finished her off is because American is still about 20 years behind the rest of the world when it comes to accepting all people. We say as it as a nation, but hell our actions are very much different.

Not to play the race card, cause I think it bs, but when you are out of the country you get a different perspective.

Paul Wall   April 29th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Dear Voters of America,

Let us not forget that Hillary has lied (misquote) since she has been on the national stage. It is time for CHANGE! The Clintons and Bushes have held the Oval Office for the last 20 years. America is getting worse and it is time for CHANGE. Obama is the ONLY solution to the ills of America.

JOSH   April 29th, 2008 10:38 am ET

go hillary you are the best choice clearly and im puerto rican and puerto rico will go for you 100 percent i know in the bronx we are…..

M.S. Indiana   April 29th, 2008 10:38 am ET

With about 300 super delegates left, and Obama getting them at a 6 to 2 rate, he will get about 228 more…. So now who is winning ??

Billy J Austin,TX   April 29th, 2008 10:38 am ET

We have GOT to elect this woman. The best hope for this country. Are there better candidates? Yeah, but they couldn't get past this ridiculous money hungry primary gauntlet. Why can't they just debate once a week for 3 months and then have one big vote for the party candidates? oh yeah… MONEY…. The state parties, the media, and professional politician flunkies don't make any money that way.

In any case, she IS the best choice we have, out of the three potential candidates. And this IS an incredibly important election for the country. Obama is great, but not the executive we need right now. If things were good? You bet. But right now we need the Clintons.

Reid   April 29th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Hillary, is that your lipstick on the Governors collar?????

carla   April 29th, 2008 10:38 am ET

What about the fact that Wright's appearance on Monday was organized by an enthusiastic Clinton supporter? Why is this not in the news? I actually was a Clinton supporter but that is pretty bad and I'm perplexed why media is not covering this. Like I said, until now I was a Clinton supporter, but democrat first and finally I am realizing the Clintons will do anything for their personal goals verses the good of the country.

Chris   April 29th, 2008 10:38 am ET

So I wonder what Clinton is promising him? Doesn't matter anyway because Obama will get the nominee.

GO OBAMA!

my lord you must be joking.   April 29th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Rocky is a fictional character…. FICTIONAL CHARACTER. Once again the democrats are living in a delusional paradise. Now McCain, a REAL human being who's withstood 5 and 1/2 years of torture, is tough. And he may be for the war in Iraq, but he's actually committed a son to the cause. Unlike a vast majority of you talking heads. socialism will bankrupt this country, mark my words.

Chanda-Cincinnati Ohio   April 29th, 2008 10:38 am ET

The only reason the keep comparing her to fictional characters is because she is completely UNBELIEVABLE!!! She, unfortunately, has the "I'll show you I can stomp with the big dogs" mentatlity right now. Our enemies and allies will not want to sit down with a bull dog. You people really need to do some research on her White House years.

P.S. Hillary…21 debates is enough!! Stop trying to get free airtime!

Billy from Florida   April 29th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Easley has a lot of clout and he will bring voted to Hillary.

And I agree with him, this lady is a fighter and that's what we need in the white house. Idon't think she will back down from anyone and
will get what she wants for the american people.

Gwen NC   April 29th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Easley has been a good 2 term Governor of our state. So if you're not from my state, shut your d…. mouth. I'm unaffiliated, not typical democrat, not typical republican, "not typical white person". I'm simply an American, many in this state support Hillary, I promise you it won't be what Obama people expect here, it's going to be a different kind of blowout.

michael   April 29th, 2008 10:37 am ET

If we have to hear obama yes we can one more time, I'm going to puke. His great change is right out of rev. Wright's book. He's lousy at debates, he lacks substance. The only thing he has going for him is he's a good speaker with a teleprompter. Hey Bush was okay with a teleprompter, look what we got. Clinton cleans his clock in almost every debate and Obama tries to copy every policy she has. So for all you Obama supporters, where's the substance?

AXH   April 29th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Wake up America! What a joke! Hillary Clinton needs to get out of the race…go home already!

Caimon   April 29th, 2008 10:37 am ET

CNN you can't put no negative spin on this. The headline for this Politicalticker should had been "North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley endorses Clinton." My headline for today is "CNN-OBAMA loses, Clinton and American People win.

Jen B.   April 29th, 2008 10:36 am ET

A vote for the Clintons is a vote for corruption and lies.

Dee   April 29th, 2008 10:36 am ET

'Pansy'? Nice language there Gov. Easley. Us Virginians and North Carolinians are good neighbors. They will vote like VA did.

Obama!

Hillectability   April 29th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Hill"s latest endorsement is proof that the tide indeed has turned.

The governor at this point has nothing to gain but picking the best candidate to win the white house race against McCain.

Go Hillary go!

Corey, Maryland   April 29th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Mr. Easley,

If you make your choice for president by how "tough" they are compared to a fictional movie character, I think you need to rethink the way you vote. If Hillary is so tough, then why isn't she winning the nomination.

Obama Richardson 2008

Asian Voter   April 29th, 2008 10:36 am ET

No matter what Americans say about Hillary, Asian Countries and other European countries still love the Clintons. My advise to all the jealous people out there is to stop your evil comments about Hillary because you're only making her look like a MARTYR!

Kathleen   April 29th, 2008 10:36 am ET

With the latest revelation about the Rev. Jeremiah Wright and the close relationship between him and Senator Obama, I truely don't believe now that Senator Obama can win the general election in November. And who knows what other bonb shell will surface between now and then? The Republican's attack machine and the right wing media will crucify him, ruin his reputation, and possibly bring his once-promising political career to a dead end.

Senator Obama needs to step aside and spend the next four years repairing his political resume. He can also use this time to gain national and international experience. In this way he can run again in 4 or 8 years with a renewed sense of confidence.

jfs Memhis, Tn   April 29th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Again she has offered false hopes for a VP spot. He will not be re-elected again in NC…………….guaranteed !!! He was not in such a strong position to begin with and now without the African American support or White Educated Group or President Obama's support in ANY NC Primary he will have a tough time. Maybe he can run in NY ???

Sharon - NC   April 29th, 2008 10:36 am ET

He endorsed her because he won't have to suffer the backlash from the citizens of North Carolina by not being re-elected due to his poor choice. He may have actually helped Obama.

Jay   April 29th, 2008 10:35 am ET

YES YES YES SHE WILL!!!!!

Hillary 08!

scared of her   April 29th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Well he's right about one thing. She does make Rocky Balboa look like a pansy. She's more like Martin Sheen in The Dead Zone. Remember? The Presidential Candidate who was going to "press the button"? That's what we have to look forward to at 3 am – a missle aimed at IRAN.

Reid   April 29th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Too bad she doesn't "get" math or she would have stopped running a long time ago. I guess that is why her campaign is in debt also. i love how someone who has never been in a fist fight her entire life can compare herself to a boxer. I suppose that explains her being married to the president as equating "experience". Sorry sweetie, lace em up with Barack and he would kick your butt, just like he already did with elected delegates!!!!

Olga, CA   April 29th, 2008 10:35 am ET

"A basketball comparison" is spot on!
I would have been an unforgiven mistake if Obama didn't get the nomination! This is too serious to mess up. Hope people listen to their inner voice and vote Obama! Even if you're not so sure, Obama is ALWAYS better than H.C.

RufusVonDufus   April 29th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Way too little and way too late for the shewitch. It absolutely amazes me how people can support such a liar. She has told more lies than anyone I know. If the Pinocchio effect was true, you would be able to hang your entire wardrobe on her elongated nose. It is sad that so many people believe anything she or Billbybob say. Easley must also be a liar in order to support one. The sooner she loses the better off we will all be. She won't be able to lie her way through a presidency, but that is ok because she won't have the chance.

samy   April 29th, 2008 10:34 am ET

How can he endorse a candidate who have no chances what so ever to mget the nomination is beyond me? NC Gov just lost the next Gov election in NC.

True Democrat   April 29th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Time to speak up and i hope more superdelegate follow the lead OF NC Governor.
Ignoring the popular will of democrates states like,FL,MI,OH.CA,TX,PA Democrate will extend another term for Bush

Xavier, Saint Louis, Missouri   April 29th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Idiot! He must support Hillary's "do anything to win" behavior. I can't believe people think that type of behavior is a "fighter". How is strong-arming, a.k.a. stealing an election a "fighter"? She's no different than what Bush did to Gore?
However, when it's all said and done and the smokes clears, she will still lose.

tarheel   April 29th, 2008 10:34 am ET

I wouldn't call Easley a popular figure, its a good thing there is a limit of terms he would not get elected again he knows it notice he isn't running for anything else. He hasn't helped us at all.

Sue   April 29th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Any respect that I may have gained from Easley's endorsement went down the drain with his use of the derogatory word "pansy." This is the 21st century. Doesn't he know any better. I bet we will hear more about his use of this term than any positive influence he could have had by endorsing Clinton.

NC Voter   April 29th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Michelle, I believe your reaching for nothing by air here. How is HRC to know what a pastor is doing behind closed doors? Plus, I think the word you used as did the article "FORMER" pastor.

And to Scott in NC, speak for yourself. I'm in NC and there is not way I will vote for Obama.

Tom, who are you referring to when you say "Everyone else in NC has endorsed Senator Obama?" NOT ME and I'm in NC! Speak for yourself please.

Michael, North Carolina   April 29th, 2008 10:34 am ET

This endorsement does not surprise me. BIRDS OF A FEATHER FLOCK TOGETHER. It is all about what is in it for him. He knows that if he endorses Sen. Obama that he would not have a job in Sen. Obama's cabinet.
Also with the latest Rev. Wright sideshow, this is still not enough of a reason to not give Sen. Obama the nomination. Sen. Obama can not control what someone else says.
This Rev. Wright is a FOOL if he thinks he can stop Sen. Obama. It is to late, Sen.Obama is to far ahead in PLEDGED DELEGATES, POPULAR VOTE, AND NUMBER OF STATES WON. By June 3 this will be all over and Sen.Obama will be the nominee of the Democratic Party, and will go on to win the general election in the fall against Sen. McCain.
This media hype over Rev. Wright is all for nothing. Sen. Obama a real American Hero.

YES WE CAN
OBAMA/CASEY '08

Niel, NY   April 29th, 2008 10:34 am ET

ABC of politics:

AMERICA for BUSH and CLINTONS.

Anybody else vying for presidency will be crushed. As McCain was vilified by Bush in 2000 primary, Obama will be crushed in 2008.

Go Clinton ! Keep the Bush-Clinton legacy.

Kevin Buckman   April 29th, 2008 10:33 am ET

West Virginia, Kentucky and Puerto Rico are coming up in May. No wonder Obama would not look at the camera yesterday when he spoke on the tarmac regarding Rev Wright.

DemocracyNow2008   April 29th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Excellent choice Governor Easley.
You like Clinton are a loser .
The people of North Carolina will vote for Obama.
People want Change.

Kathie, Houston, TX   April 29th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Yes, we do need a democrat in office. But neither of these two will win. I was a die hard democrat until all this crap started. Thanks to Hillary I no longer am. She is the last person I want to see in office but the media and the political machines have already decided. So – this will be the first time in my adult life that I will not vote. I cannot truthfully stand behind a candidate that is totally corrupt just so "a democrat" can get into office.

McCain will get in this fall and you all can blame Hillary & the machine for that.

FN Wright   April 29th, 2008 10:33 am ET

REMEMBER FOLKS: ROCKY LOST!
HILLARY WILL TOO, IN SPITE OF HER UNDERHANDED WAYS!

OBAMA-RAMA ALL THE WAY!!!

For Obama   April 29th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Who wants another Clinton disaster? She is really tearing up this party and if McCain wins… it will be on her head! I will not vote for Hillary if my life depended on it. I feel if I vote for her.. God will cast me to hell. She is everything the bible speaks against. Lying, deceit, manipulations, stealing, murder. Its everything. I will not support it.

Johnson   April 29th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Pathetic thing to do. We all know the that Clintons are doing all they can to exploit the vulnerable and suppressed views of the white blue collar worker. She is tearing the party into pieces and Easly is obviouly blind to this. One wonders if Rev. Right has been added to the Clinton pockets too. The change is here and you can not stop it Hillary and cohorts! Go Obama-08.

prakash chand   April 29th, 2008 10:33 am ET

So now the OBAMICANS after loosing INDIANA will say Hillary had her grounds made with the governers endorsement,

I have no idea what Obama will do in the white house,he has no clue.

Mary   April 29th, 2008 10:33 am ET

This is a dangerous woman. She tells too many lies to be trusted. Her lies will cause world wide problems. When you tell a lie to get out of a lie you are dangerous.

nelson   April 29th, 2008 10:33 am ET

The estimable Reverend Jeremiah Wright…need I say anything else.
Quote of the day, "Obama is a politician. He says what he has to say. I answer to a higher calling."

Siaki   April 29th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Thank you Gov. Easley for your courage.

For all of us Hillary supporters lets stay on message and keep talking to the American people about our amazing Hillary the problem solver because that is what our country needs.

Let the haters and the Obama whiners whine their way out of the nomination so we the Democratic Party do not end up with another John Kerry. Thank you America for supporting Hillary. She will be a great president.

Lee W   April 29th, 2008 10:33 am ET

We've had a "fighter" in the White House for over 7 years.

I'm ready for someone with judgment.

Lee in NC
Obama '08

Mimi   April 29th, 2008 10:32 am ET

You got to be kidding, right? What proof does the North Carolina governor have that Billary is tough other than the fact that she cusses like a sailor. Also, she doesn't have a pastor and goes to church only for votes.

Tony Z- MD   April 29th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Lets make good sense of this endorsement. A term limit governor who has his eyes either on the Senate or Appointed position backs Sen. Clinton. We are surprised why? This is typical politics. The Lt. Gov. supports Obama.

BrendaK   April 29th, 2008 10:32 am ET

He is the second superdelegate from North Carolina to back Clinton. Six North Carolina superdelegates have endorsed Obama.
OBAMA ALL THE WAY !!!!

Tyrone   April 29th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Why are the Clintons' siblings, not campaigning and supporting, Bill… half brother Roger…Hillary… two brothers..Hughie Rodham…Tony Rodham…For crying out loud this is their sister who is running for President, they should be out their campaigning!!

Chris from San Antonio   April 29th, 2008 10:32 am ET

This is for Greg:

Obama is the smartest and most exciting democrat we have had for years. He HAS won against incredible odds. As for the Hillary supporters and those who are crying for him to get out of the race, Hillary SHOULD HAVE HAD THE NOMINATION BY FEB. 5, BUT She couldn't do it. That says something incredibly loud about Hillary's leadership.
President Obama on January 20, 2009!

Carlie   April 29th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Hillary Clinton keeps proving herself to be a humongous pain in the butt! She and George Bush both share the same problem of not knowing the difference between truth and their own narcissistic beliefs.
What's wrong with those superdelegates — surely they can see what a jerk she is turning out to be. It's time they endorse someone who knows is familiar with truth and honesty is for a change. What a concept.

steph   April 29th, 2008 10:31 am ET

This wasn't a big deal. Not that many people was there. This was just to score some political points in the media for Hillary. While she's getting endorse her husband is doing the campaigning for her. It's at these times that Bill Clinton starts messing up again.

Clemence   April 29th, 2008 10:31 am ET

HILLARY STATED THAT IT IS TIME TO ACT AS AMERICAN AGAIN!!!!!!!!!!

SO ANY ONE WHO DOES NOT ENDORSES HER IS NOT PATRIOTIC????

MD   April 29th, 2008 10:31 am ET

You are on your way out backing Hillary who is also on her way out. Good judgement, buddy!

Bill   April 29th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Although I don't agree with who he endorsed. At least he showed some leadership. Come on superdupers get off the fence. Take a position especially those in states that already voted.

Nancy in Fort Myers FL   April 29th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Thank you Easley, for reconizing a good candidate when you see and hear one. I hope all the other delegates will get on the wagon and support Hillary. I can't wait for her to get into the White House it won't be soon enough for this country.
You are already a winner in most people's eye's
You Go Girl you looking good.

Xavier, Saint Louis, Missouri   April 29th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Idiot! He must support Hillary's "do anything to win" behavior. I can't believe people think that type of behavior is a "fighter". How is strong-arming, a.k.a. stealing an election a "fighter"? She's no different than what Bush did to Gore?
However, when it's all said and done and the smokes clears, she will still loose.

Bob   April 29th, 2008 10:31 am ET

One loser politician endorsing another – how appropriate.

jason   April 29th, 2008 10:31 am ET

if there is a divide in the democratic party, it is not the fault of the candidates – it is the fault of the media. Where is the will to expose the government that existed when Nixon was exposed? Where is that courage? The Clintons have pulled so much crap when bill was president – enough to land them in prision (or at least i would be in prision, if i had done it). Why do so few people of this country know about it? Why do we know so much about Obama's pastor, and nothing about what the Clinton's did to Jamaica (for example)?

The divide is there because the media has allowed everyone to think that Clinton should be a contender – thus, by popular (oblivious) vote, she is.

mary in new york   April 29th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Why won't you debate OBAMA? Can't take the pressure. Don't want you in the White House.

peter just   April 29th, 2008 10:30 am ET

good for senator clinton..the teflon man in the five hundred dollar suits is starting to crumble..with pastor wrights help it will soon be over..goodbye obama..

She's Disgusting   April 29th, 2008 10:30 am ET

No, she makes the devil look like a pansy. Considering that she will probably join him, I guess that's a good thing.

I hate her.

Philip   April 29th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Unfortunately lying, cheating, and bad mouthing someone does work if you want to look strong and in control; and this loser bought into it. Hillary is a loser and will always be one in my eyes. Obama continuously takes the higher road, and in the end that is what will win the White House this time around. Change is coming, and its name is Barak Obama.

Frank   April 29th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Doubtless Hillary is better hung than MIke Easley.

BrendaK   April 29th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Woopie an endorsement. Like that will change the fact that Obama will whip her butt !
Double digit leads don't lie ! He also has more endorsments ! DUH !

Realist   April 29th, 2008 10:29 am ET

More and more are beginning to understand that Obama is a tarnished and unelectable candidate.

Jesse - San Antonio TX   April 29th, 2008 10:29 am ET

What CNN did not report in this post (as others have) that North Carolina has not had any recent polls and that double digit Obama has may no longer be in effect – Along with the national polls.

Timothy   April 29th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Gov. Easley absolutely no comment.

NC FOR HILLARY   April 29th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Thank God for Governor Easley. He is one above the other dumb,
ignorant legislators who are supporting obama because of the black votes. Now, come on John & Elizabeth Edwards we need your endorsement.

HILLARY '08

Sharon Minnesota   April 29th, 2008 10:29 am ET

People are wising up. Watch out Obama, our Hillary is going to send you back to Chicago where they'll probably send you back to the private sector with Carl Rove. You make a better republican than a democrat anyway.

Mike   April 29th, 2008 10:29 am ET

When will CNN begin to cover the Clinton trial in California which alledges that she broke campaign finance laws? After she scolded CNN during the debate, CNN has returned to be the Clinton News Network. What a joke!

Cheryl   April 29th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Clinton standing trial in the Peter Paul case in California

norma   April 29th, 2008 10:28 am ET

I'm so happy to see this support for Hillary. I've never given up on her, and I think she has the fortitude, determination, knowledge and ability to get some things done. No one can do everything they promise, especially about bringing the troops home tomorrow, but where there's a will, there's a way, and little by little, I believe she'll chip away at everything she can, to get us back on track. She's a most eloquent speaker, spontaneous and confident speaker, and I believe she really does have the potention to work for our best interests.

Thanks to the governor, to all superdelegates and delegates, and keep supporting Hillary.

Jon   April 29th, 2008 10:28 am ET

a lot of you don't know about this, but Easley is extremely unpopular in North Carolina… this endorsement might backfire on her. its not too different from Cheney endorsing McCain

California Voter   April 29th, 2008 10:28 am ET

It will take someone both experienced and tough to lead this country through the economic crisis we are in. It's nice to see that Hillary has support from NC governor — and that CNN is mentioning it for a change!
This is not a time to change leadership for the sake of change, this is a time to select a leader that knows the ropes.

GO HILLARY 08

Debra, MO   April 29th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Hillary will not win without the African American vote and nothing will change that. LMAO

Candi Lace, Atlanta GA   April 29th, 2008 10:28 am ET

It's no secret though not touted in the press that Sen. Hillary Clinton has been endorsed by the most governors, mayors, generals and admirals because she is the only candidate who will stand on her own in the White House and actually work for us. She's built on action, not charming speeches. Speeches will not beat McCain in the General Election and speeches aren't part of the decision-making process. Sen. Obama staggers weakly when he has to answer basic questions alone about what he would actually DO, not say, in the White House. His supporters nor endorsements would be in the Oval Office and he would fail this country miserably. He has no real record to stand on and no real measure of success as a politician. As for the "We Can" sermon, what part would the "we" actually play in foreign policy, the environment, the economy, homelessness, poverty, the list goes on? Absolutely nothing. The apathetic, lazy voters wowed by the concept of hope have probably never even written or called their own local representatives let alone demanded something better from Pres. Bush. It's a facade. The real victory will be when Sen. Hillary Clinton soars above McCain and takes the seat. That is when you can expect this country to shine again. GO HILLARY!

Chris from San Antonio   April 29th, 2008 10:28 am ET

How many republicans and independents that are currently leaning toward Obama will storm to the McCain campaign if Hillary wins the dem nom? The same people that will stay home rather than vote McCain will come out of the woodwork to vote AGAINST HIllary.

chris from va (we already voted for someone)   April 29th, 2008 10:28 am ET

she makes stalin look like a "nice guy"

AMS   April 29th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Congratulations Hillary!

Hillary 2008!!!

Doug   April 29th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Rocky was only a movie and how can a multimillionaire US Senator who has a household budget of over a million dollars a month and is still subsidized by the tax[payers be a fighter for anybody else? This has to be impossible to deliver.

PJB   April 29th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Takes a lot of nerve to not only vote against the will of your constituents, but to mock them at the same time by saying things like "There's been a lot of 'Yes we can!' out there, but…' is just shameful. I wish he could run again so the voters in NC could mock him right back.

real news   April 29th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Who cares about Clinton, I want to hear more about Reverend Wright. He's Awesome! What a hoot! If he were at a church near me I'd go listen!

mickey   April 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

I have only ever heard "pansy" used in this context to insult gay men…and she looks happy being endorsed by this man?? I guess she takes what she can get!

Rodney Ellis   April 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Big deal. Just yesterday, Obama played b-ball with UNC players and Roy Williams told his players, "THE FUTURE PRESIDENT of the United States is wide open!" Seriously, in this state (yes, I am in NC), who has more clout, the basketball coach at UNC or the Gov? When the Heels play, people pay attention. When Easley speaks, does anybody listen?

the kid   April 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

why is it that nobody has said anything about the Clinton's preacher that is in prison for "child abuse"? I believe people need to know about this also… don't you guys think so?

Lilarose in Oregon   April 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Obama is going to win the Democratic primary because he has the most votes, delegates, whatever.

McCain is going to be our next president.

I will vote for Hillary in Oregon's primary May 20 (ballot will be in my mailbox in a few days, I will fill it out, then mail it back–so easy).

I will NOT vote for Obama. I think he would make a great preacher or Boy Scout leader, but has no clue how to be a president.

He needs to be tough, and he hasn't a tough bone in his body.

meggy   April 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

NC will be white soon….

Jack   April 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Understands? Big deal! She also understands that she is lying.

This woman is the enemy of the people, clearly put.

shirley   April 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

On Jan. 10, 2008 the North Carolina Republic printed this quote from Hillary's speech, "I will not withdraw troops from Iraq".

Why hasn't the media picked this up? It should be front page news because Hillary voted Yes to war with Iraq and she has based most of her campaign on bringing the troops home.

Gregg   April 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Hillary Clinton is the toughest and most resilient democrat we have had for years.
She wins when she has to against incredible odds. As for the Obama supporters and those who are crying for her to get out of the race. Obama has had many chances to finish Clinton off, BUT he cannot. That says something incredibly loud about Obama.
President Clinton on January 20, 2009!

Marc in DeKalb, IL   April 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Ditch the Rocky references. They're trite and meaningless.

The only real part of that comparison is that Rocky is a fictional character, just like Clinton's public persona.

Don't fall for it.

Tone   April 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

I voted for Easley, i still like Easley because i understand he's bucking for Att. Gen. in a Clinton Admin. Good move for yourself easly

Obama 08

Ryan kr   April 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Obama 08………………Obama 2012……… Yes…Yes…Yes.

Obama 08……………..Obama 2012……………………..Obama2012……

Obama 08………………..Obama 2012………………….Obama 2012….

A Voter   April 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

I'm with Hillary all the way.

She is the next President.

The people who believe in her have a feeling about it.

It's just undeniable.

No matter how bleak the horizon looks, we can feel in our guts that she is going to make it.

It's her time.

The television pundits haven't been able to stop her.

Obama's money machine hasn't been able to stop her.

The print media hasn't been able to stop her.

Her supporters keep pluggin along, quietly, and not so quietly.

We will overcome.

We will prevail.

She hears us and she fights for us.

We will fight for her.

Love you Hillary (and thank you, Bill, for 8 yrs. of peace and prosperity)

HILLARY CLINTON, Madame President, POTUS #44 !!!!

Lisa   April 29th, 2008 10:27 am ET

toni, who said anything racist? Only the Clinton's bring up race not Obama.

McCain is going to win and man are we going to lose!

Eric   April 29th, 2008 10:26 am ET

And she makes Dracula look like a day care worker. Yet, is this what we want – a "killer" In office? I'll take smart, deliberate, tough, and less divisive any day of the week. Bush is tough as nails and b/c of that we are knee deep in troubles. Hillary will split this country so far apart we won't be able to scream to the otherside.

Ken Austin, TX   April 29th, 2008 10:26 am ET

I just LOVE THE LAST TWO SENTENCES OF THE ARTICLE:

He is the second superdelegate from North Carolina to back Clinton. Six North Carolina superdelegates have endorsed Obama.

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lee WV   April 29th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Won't see the effect that it made in PA.

Debbie   April 29th, 2008 10:26 am ET

When did mudslinging make an individual tough? To me the one that does the mudslinging is the so called "pansy". Good for her that she got the NC Governor's endorsement. That is not a guarantee she will win that state. There are individuals who have minds and make thier own informed decisions. Clinton's so called toughness is divisive unless you are in her camp. What will happen if she does become President, how does her divisiveness get things done for the American people? I guess she'll just aniliate whoever gets in her way. That will solve many a true problem we currently have in this country,

trudy   April 29th, 2008 10:26 am ET

this clinton former pastor information should leak to the press because the politics is now brought down to pastor level. it is not obama that said those things but somebody else a human being even though pastor. why should he carry the burden as though he committed an offence. America wake up!!

Alisa, GA   April 29th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Why is anyone surprised by this endorsement? He is not going to support a Black candidate. He is just one vote. Obama will win this state easily.

OBAMA 2008!!!

Scott   April 29th, 2008 10:26 am ET

You idiots who think that Hillary is going to win over John McCain are clearly delusional and borderline psychotic. I am one of the growing numbers of people who think that John McCain has something over Billary,…..character. I do not agree with all of his policies, and his recent truce with the religious right, but I will take him over the lying, manipulative, calculating, meglomaniac that is Hillary Clinton. As far as the NC Governor goes, a putz and who cares, he is leaving office soon and knows his state is going for Obama, so he looses nothing. Wake up simpletons.

Jared Bradford   April 29th, 2008 10:26 am ET

WAKE UP PEOPLE. Obama is smoke and mirrors. Ohhhh, I'm all about change, of course I haven't actually done any HARD stuff. Loook at me, I'm all about change.

QUIT DREAMING PEOPLE. They're all corrupt. She's probably our only hope for someone who can deal with corruptness, but still pull us out of the hell we're in now.

rj   April 29th, 2008 10:26 am ET

i don't understand how she could be the comeback kid when she blew such enormous leads she has had and she has the ex-president stumping for her as well.

i was hoping the superdelegates would use some sense in making their choice. i guess their choice is more negativity, more vileness, more conniving, more deceipt. The writing's on the wall.

please remaining superdelegates look at her conniving and see through the b/c.

Ed Snook   April 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

It is so sad. I am a yellow dog Democrat and will fight hard for anyone who wins but this is tearing apart our part. Yes, I prefer Obama over Clinton but if you would have asked me two months ago whether I had a negative impression of Hillary I would have said no. But that has changed. She is tearing apart our party. Her only chance of winning is if she gets super-delegates to overthrow the regular delegate count which will most certainly tear apart our party. I don't care if Obama is another Mondale, if we have a divided party it will affect all of our races all the way down the ticket everywhere. Clinton is killing us.

Steve   April 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

The politicals of yesterday will never overcome our move for change in Washington. I believe that people will see the truth through the slim of Clinton.

Go! OBAMA

OBAMA

OBAMA

OBAMA

OBAMA

OBAMA

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!

Dylan   April 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

You people are delusional if you think John Edwards is going to support a politician as dirty, ruthless, deceitful and in the pocket of special interests as Hillary Clinton. She represents just about everything he aimed to change about Washington. If he was going to support her he would have done it well before now. 48 prominent staffers and supporters of John Edwards campaign have already endorsed Obama. it's only a matter of time before the Senator does too…

Lydia   April 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Why anyone would want to board a sinking ship is beyond me. I can only guess she has promised him some political favors.

teresa from Canada   April 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Hillary is the only Democrat that can win. The more people find out about Obama the more they are concerned. The country does not know this man but the republicans do – if he becomes the candidate they will rip him to shreds.
HE can't take it – he is weak
SHE IS STRONG

Kathleen   April 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

It's amazing to me how vicious Senator Obama's supporters are. Many of their comments on blogs I have read are mean spirited, rude, and disrespectful. Many of them attack Senator Clinton personally even stooping so low as to criticize her personal appearance and body type.

And the pundits and media gurus say that the Clintons are negative!

Down Under   April 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

I am an American living in Australia watching the fiasco unfold and two things have occurred to me while witnessing this event.

First, our electoral system is broke and it needs to be fixed. The fact we spend a year deciding who will run for a president and less then six months deciding on president seems a bit backward.

Second, We as a country (I will be moving back) need to stop holding on to what we know. We know the Clinton's it is safe. We have been there and seen the 'magic', but times are different and a different perspective is very much need.

Obama is not perfect, but he is fresh and his is smart enough and humble enough to surround himself with the right people to make the best decision. Additionally, there are no previous hang-ups with him in congress or the senate which puts him in a much better position to get this freaking country to start working together and solve the laundry list of problems that are mounting.

From the land down under

Pam   April 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Again so many hateful comments I see on here. It is very hard to support a candidate that has followers so full of hate. You don't make a valid case for yourself or your candidate. Not to mention, you are a poor representation of our country. No wonder other countries look down on us.

America, do your homework. The accomplishments of each candidate speak for themselves. Use your brain and research!!! You will find that at least one candidate has MANY accomplishments that go back MANY years. You will be surprised!

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   April 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Nobama:

With all due respect, the reason the "great guys" are losers, is because we, the voters, refuse to vote for "great guys". Did we not know that George Bush was in idiot the SECOND time we voted for him?

Did we not know that Bill Clinton was a womanizer before the FIRST election?

Of course we did. And we voted for them anyway. If Obama is the better candidate, and if he loses, and if you didn't vote for him, then it's your fault.

If you think Hillary is the better candidate, then PLEASE vote for her.

Don't vote for someone because they have a better chance of winning. It's the other way around. They have a better chance of winning if we all vote for the BEST CANDIDATE!

Jamaal Kansas   April 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Hillary Clinton is the worst women on this planet and can not unify her campagin how can she unify our Country

Kenneth M   April 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

I would like to see Obama stand up for himself more often. He lets others put his words and deeds into context too often. Unfortunately others do not frame him in positive lights. For example:
Proclaim it unfair that Wrights outdated thoughts mark Obama’s record. Is there any proof in any of Obama’s deeds that he supports the aspirations of Wright?

Obama lets Fox, Hillary, Wright, and others push him around. Sooner or later his base is going to leave him. Last, he needs to follow Roves advice.

k8   April 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

CNN just post it for once jeez

So hillary gets so few super endorsements that the media has to run two stories for each one just to keep interest in the campaign. good to know cnn

sick of Hillary   April 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

It's beginning to sound like CNN is on the Clinton payroll!! Everytime Hillary gets a backer of any sort, CNN makes it sound like the primary election just ended and their beloved Hillary just won. I'm so sick of Hillary and her garbage politics and her "i'll steam roll over anybody to get what's rightfully mine" attitude. And the worse part about it is evertyime you listen to CNN, they spend their time praising and practically worshipping this dispicable woman. ENOUGH already, be fair on all sides and stop acting like Hilllary is responsible for your paychecks!!

JB   April 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Hey, BCarlisle in San Ramon… with all due respect, what have you been smoking?

And maybe you could enlighten us as to the nature of 'Obama's smoke screens and lies'?!?

Like what?

Eeyore   April 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Easley's trying to line himself up a cabinet job! I get it !

Big gator   April 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

No she will not win. Her husband dropping one in someone else face does not make her a fighter..

Joel King   April 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Well, she lost just like Rocky.

john   April 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Hillary is going to be a better President than Bill. If the Kool-Aide drinking Barack supporters in Obamalot are honest, they will admit that Bill was very good. We have alot of problems in the US that need immediate attention. Clinton will hit the ground running and we do not have a minute to loose. Hillary can win the race against McCain. Obama can not. Thank you to the Gov of North Carolina for making your voice heard.

Steve, Shippensburg, PA   April 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

I'm hoping and praying that Hillary can pull an upset in N.C. I for one do not want someone with little to no experience leading my country. Also I'm tired of him crying file when race is brought up unless he brings it up. Sorry Obamma I veiw you as a racest and if you get the nomination I will not vote for you (LIFE LONG DEMOCRAT)!

DY   April 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Woohoo! You go Hillary!

We love you!

YES WE WILL!

YES WE WILL!

Val, Atlanta, Ga   April 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

I wish she was like that and used good judgement when her husband cheated on her in front of the whole world, my God what is she telling her daughter, if your husband cheat on you just "stand by your man" and endure the humiliation it will pay off in the end. No I don't want her in the white house she really don't have a clue on what battles to fight.

moses, Ca.   April 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Tell me more about Hillary's Paster. I bet it will never hit the airways,until after the voting is done. The media is to much

Gene   April 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

A looser backing a looser….The question is this…..how is she going to get this nomination by stealing it maybe????
We have chose our nomination and that is BARACK OBAMA….

GM   April 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Was it not Clinton who said endorsements don't mean anything?

Mack   April 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Its good to see the democrat party make the right decisions. Sen. Hillary Clinton is the right choice.

Jon, IL   April 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

WHY? WHY? WHY? WHY? There is absolutely no point in this! What an idiot! Hillary has NO CHANCE WHATSOEVER in N.C. All this does is drag this stupid primary out even longer!!!! This is so ridiculous!!!!

Andre-NY   April 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

With all the Judas's out there, it's nice to finally see someone who isn't brainwashed w/ a message of "hope".

There is a reason Hillary wants debates, she has concrete (but not stubborn) solutions for America.

Hillary '08/ '12

Greg, Phoenix, AZ   April 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Why would this guy cut his political throat for nothing?

Darrell - Wisconsin   April 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Michelle,

Thanks for the link. If we are going to keep talking about how important pastors are in this election, we need this.

Susie   April 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Yall Obama people are all crazy what is this man doing he can't even carry a conversation or win a debate and yall want him for president wake up and smell the coffee, Hillary is going all the way to the White House

Hillary 2008!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We love you in Tx

Mek,WA   April 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Another un-supper delegate going the wrong side. After all he is a Southerner and he probably was mad by Wrights straight talk.
Good for McCan.

Asheville, NC   April 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

I am an independent voter who apparently fits the "profile" of an Obama supporter. I have been impressed with Obama's speeches and I appreciate the excitement he's brought, especially to a whole realm of new voters. However, I am a results-oriented person, and firmly believe Hillary Clinton is by far the most qualified person to serve as our President. Lastly, I don't understand why people dislike her so much. It seems to me she is someone with a strong heart and an ongoing desire to make the U.S. a better place. She will get my vote next Tuesday.

HAWK,TEXAS   April 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

ALL OF YOU OBAMA PEOPLE NEED TO WAKE UP. OBAMA IS A CHARLATIAN, OBAMA CAN NOT BEAT MCCAIN. THE REPUBLICANS WILL CRUSIFY HIM. YOU KEEP SAYING THAT HILLARY CAN NOT GET ENOUGH DELAGATES TO WIN. WELL NEITHER CAN OBAMA. AND SHE IS LEADING HIM IN SUPER DELAGATES. IF YOU DON'T WANT 4 MORE YEARS OF BUSH VOTE FOR HILLARY.

Cindy   April 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Good grief!!! The Obama supporters get awfully grumpy when Clinton gets an endorsement. When Obama gets one, the reaction of Clinton supporters isn't this bitter and personal. And they're so defensive when asked about specifics and real issues! I think the reality of the grind may be wearing on the Obama camp, who had come to believe that their candidate was somehow "ordained" to be the nominee. Give me a break!!

linda g   April 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Come on people! You that are under 21 years old can not possible remember what our country was like when Bill Clinton was president. I do, and believe me, our economy was great, we as a country was admired by all other countries, and respected. Obama may be a good man but he's not prepared for the presidency. So quit the negativity about Hillary. Tell your candidate to do the same and not try to hide behind his people.

English Teacher   April 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Yes we blah blah!
Change we can blah blah!
Time for a change in the rhetorical platitudes!

Dan, TX   April 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Obama is already the nominee, Clinton supporters just are angry about it.
Obama is a leader who can call people to action. All he has to do is give the reasons and then give the orders. I will go to Iraq, Afghanistan or Washington to fight for him. Clinton? Not so inspiring.

M.S. Indiana   April 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Wow talk about being out of touch…. What Hillary wanna do is to make the tunnel to china bigger and wider…
Then she will take your pay checks with her health care…..
Bomb Iran, because like Iraq they are not our lab dog…
and at 3 am she will wonder what Bill are doing in the oval office..

did rocky not lose to too ??

Dan in CO   April 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Easley = Secretary of ?????

Stop the lies   April 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

. . .Everyone else in NC has endorsed Senator Obama.

no, only the idiots, the press and the attention hounds endorse Obama.

Did the Clinton supporters know this? IF A PASTOR IS KNOWN BY THE COMPANY THEY KEEP!

Some people just can't stand the truth, they have to keep proliferating lies.
That preacher has nothing to do with the Clintons. Are there ANY LITERATE Obama nuts out there? I guess not, cause if they had half a brain, they wouldn't jump on the train.

PI   April 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

She can't win w/o the African American vote. Don't her supporters and the DNC know this. Right now she has only 59% of that vote and dems know in order for them to win anything they must at least 90% of that vote.

k8   April 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

So hillary gets so few super endorsements that the media has to run two stories for each one just to keep interest in the campaign. good to know cnn

Torry   April 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

I wonder if Obama thought she looked like a typical white woman on the stage today beside the NC Governor .At least Clinton has solutions .

Jackson   April 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

OMG! She picked up an endorsement finally! All praise Queen Hillary for providence has sought to issue her a failing governor's endorsement! Let's make a huge deal about this single endorsement and ignore all of Obama's triumphs.
Heil Hillary!!!

Hillary McCain   April 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Umm, isn't this Easley guy the same governor embroiled in a health-care funding scandal?

In fact, wasn't Governer Easley in a campaign funding scandal during his re-election where his state (NC) purchased land in which Easley's campaign then received $10,000 from the same land owners?

Ah, doesn't surprise me that Easley and Clintons are buddies.

Dana in north Carolina   April 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Governor Easley has a poor reputation in this state, and unfortunately for Senator Clinton his endorsement does not carry much weight. In fact it may drive others in the opposite direction. I don't begrudge her the endorsement, however I personally believe Obama will still be victorious in NC. I hope the dems wil all come together behind whoever our nominee is. It would just be wonderful if that person happened to be Barack Obama.

James Mulroyan   April 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

A PANSY ??????????? Great timing, Governor.

shame on your remarks   April 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Ha hahahahaha you bloggers are a joke. The bloggers are right, you are hateful mongers. How much are you getting paid for all those remarks. Face it, the lady is climbing in the polls and Obama is slipping. If you really want to become first time voters, leave out the hate and nasty remarks. This, you young voters is nothing to play with, it's your life. Economics, gas prices, housing, and war. Oh I forgot mommy and daddy will suppoprt you. Well, some kids are growing up in a lesser household and are not as lucky. We need a strong candidate, and if ROCKY is the term being used, I'm going to agree. Obama is a woosh and needs to learn more. If Karl Rove helps him win he will loose the respect of all voters. Including me. I never did like what the man did and how he did it. Talk about someone who wil burn in hell. Rove is the man. He has no conscience. Vote for who you want but leave out the comments. It would be more mature to state your honest reasons and why you support your candidate.

anon   April 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Or rather she makes Satan look like a sissy in a skirt…..

Tommy   April 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

"Makes Rocky look like a pansy" – that's just another way of saying she IS A MONSTER! Back during the Lewinsky scandal in the White House, she and Bill made a big show of inviting "spiritual advisors" to the White House to help them save their marriage. Guess who one of the advisors was? REVEREND WRIGHT! What do all you Hillary supporters think about that? Is that not the ultimate in hypocrisy? Why isn't the National Inquirer mentality mainstream media reporting on that one?

Jeff   April 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

The governor has seen the light!

I see an exciting upset on the horizon in NC!

Go Hillary!

Yuck   April 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Obama is still going to win it…. Sorry Hillary hopefuls… it's not happening for you this election.

Obama 08

The truth will set you free!   April 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Operation Chaos continues…way to go Rush!!!!

Tom   April 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Look CNN is trying there best to put all negative stuff against Obama in the long run Obama going to win, Obama is going to NC this governor do no speak for all of NC

Mendemoi   April 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

The governor is, without doubt, one of the Smartest in North Carolina. He has made the point that he is not one of those easily swayed by rhetoric without substance. There is no need to hang on Obama with all the negatives pilling on him. He will be the surest way for Democrats to lose to McCain in November. The Republicans are not going to have mercy on Obama and not confront him with all the problems he now has. And if any Democrat feels it won't matter in November, I tell that Democrat to take the head out of the sand and look at the sun…Its real, and up there in the sky.

Julie.   April 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Obama wants to BUY the SUPERDELAGATES, and promises NANCY PELOSI the VP SPOT!

NOW I HAVE 2 GOOD REASONS TO VOTE McCAIN OVER OBAMA.

from a moderate democrate,

John   April 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

I've just recently decided between Clinton and Obama. I guess I had to settle something in my own mind before making a decision.

I've wondered for years why half the people are against Hillary Clinton. People have even castigated HER for Bill's terrible treatment of her. But she stood strong.

I now think I 'get it'. Senator Clinton is tough as nails. I think many people, both men and women, are totally turned off by a strong woman. I think I was one of those people. I think I have just begun to outgrow that prejudice, and as I do, I see how comfortable Hillary is with her own strength.

I don't see one tenth of that strenth in Senator Obama. He's a nice guy. I can see playing hoops with him. But I don't see any of the strength in him that is required to be president.

Consider a tense stand-off between our president and Vladmir Putin (still in charge in Russia). I can see Senator Clinton matching Putin word for word, step for step. I'm sorry but I can't see Senator Obama matching Putin. Putin is tough. Now that I see Obama, he's like a Hamlet — to do or not to do. He can't even handle Reverand Wright. How could Obama possibly handle Putin.

I think all Democrats have to really consider situations like this before casting their votes. I don't consider Clinton to be the perfect candidate. But as much as I like him, I now think that Obama is a total mismatch for the job of president.

Gerald F.   April 29th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Congratulations Senator Clinton. :)

John, OH   April 29th, 2008 10:18 am ET

I'm glad that Clinton scored a big nomination, but this is just going overboard.

HillarySkank on myspace   April 29th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
pan·sy (pnz)
n. pl. pan·sies
1. Any of various plants of the genera Achimenes or Viola, especially V. tricolor or its hybrids, having flowers with velvety petals of various colors.
2. A deep to strong violet.
3. Offensive Slang
a. Used as a disparaging term for a man or boy who is considered effeminate.
b. Used as a disparaging term for a homosexual man.
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Rocky is not a flower so Easley is either saying Rocky was gay, or that Hillary is more of a man?

I believe I'm offended either way. So now Hillary and her supporters are gay bashing and man bashing.

John   April 29th, 2008 10:18 am ET

GO HILLARY!!! Let's turn this around!

berksdan   April 29th, 2008 10:18 am ET

And in the news today: 2.3 BILLION DOLLARS that Sen Clinton has in earmarks.

What are earmarks??

What are earmarks?

Earmarks are spending projects slipped into legislation without attribution to any congressional member, without peer or public review, and usually specific to one locale, but paid for by taxpayers everywhere.

So we are ALL paying for her pet special projects which do not require public review??

She has the largest earmark total of all senators – 3 times the largest amount from last year.

And that is fiscal responsibility???

Peter   April 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Well Nobama. Todays Tracking poll from Rasmussen shows Obama ahead with 49% against 41% against Hillary. Both lead against Mccain but Obama leads with 46% to 44% and Hillary with 45% to 44%. Obama has a favorable rating which is better than both Mccain and Hillary. Obama favorable rating is actually the best since April 10th. Hillarys is as bad as it was pre PA. Obama is the leader and he has a much better chance against Mccain and most people know this. Obama only nead to win NC and avoid a huge loss in Indiana and it will all be over.

Emmaddy   April 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

How ironic that the Obama supporters who are clamoring for a new civility in politics always resort to personal attacks and name-calling when their candidate is threatened. So much for HOPE and CHANGE!

Cheryl   April 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

California Superior Court Judge Aurelio N. Munoz ruled Paul's legal team can begin seeking depositions from a host of big names – including Bill, Hillary and Chelsea Clinton – that allegedly were witnesses to an effort by the Clintons and top Democratic leaders to extract millions of dollars from Paul in illegal donations and then cover it up.

Bob, Lyons Oregon,   April 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

well, she finally got someone to endorse her, good for her. Obama has gotten six endorsements from NC.

Obama 08, and 12

Ovidiu Carstea, Florida   April 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Anyway, she needs to win 70% of the votes on the rest of the states.

No additional endorsements will help Hillary.

What about Hillary 2007 TAX return that was supposed to be released 2 days after Pennsylvania primary?

Jamaal Kansas   April 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Hillary is a con artist she know she can't win and when his state comes over to Obama's column he will have to switch his alliance

John, Washington DC   April 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

"I've been accused of being persistent, and down right aggravating…but this lady right here makes Rocky Balboa look like a pansy," Easley said.

Just what we need, a stubborn, aggravating person in the White House.

BTW folks, Rocky lost…

Mercedes   April 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

UMMM! How much did he get for this endorsement? Did she offer him a seat in her cabinet? Well, we have to just see who gets the last laugh, don't we Hillary. After all, only Hillary and her followers are still in denial that Obama is the front runner and will win. Trust me, the superdelegates are much more wise than this idiot who probably don't have much to loose.

Eric-PA   April 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

"Easley, a two term governor who is unable to run for re-election because of term limits"

Ah, a decision NOT based on politics but based on a gut feeling unlike Obama's endorsements which were likey the result of political pressure!

Neutral   April 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Koolaid drinkers, they have TERM LIMIT in North Carolina, Easley has been elected TWICE as governor of his state. I thought you folks are "educated"?

Easley was elected governor of NC in 2000 and 2004, he has restored fiscal responsibilities in NC , increase investment in education and infrastructures. He has created JOBS for people of his state at the same time improving their educational system. He is very popular in his own state.

His endorsement of Hillary is NO BRAINER! Governor Easley wanted a MOVER in the Whitehouse NOT a talker.

gerald strother   April 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Can't overturn the will of the people ! IT will be ugly if they overturn, Do the MATH no way for her to win ulessThey Can't overturn the will of the people ! Then what has she won ??? overturn my volt and in no way will volt for her , now is win the most delegates she has my volt

former democrat   April 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

If Obama wins:

Obama 2008!!!!!

if Clinton 'wins'

McCain 2008 — Obama 2012

Lisa Gross   April 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

I like many people have made up our minds already to support Barack Obama and endorsments really don't have much of an affect unless it is Al Gore, Pelosi, Carter, Dean, Clyburn or so on. I listen to these endorsments!

united dems   April 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Michelle, The pastor is a former pastor of a church in the town of Clinton, NY. it has nothing to do with The Clintons.
Let's not sling untruths here.

OBama 08

Doug   April 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Easley will help with the over 50 white group. Most people who pay any attention to NC politics know he has been a hands-off, marginally effective governor. But, he has wrecked a NASCAR, so some people think postively of that, for some strange reason.

What gives with the "pansy" reference, a little shallow don't you think?

marylee wagerman atlanta,ga   April 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

"ROCKY" … I WOULD LIKE TO THROW A ROCK AT HER !!!

ACFX   April 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

No man needs a woman to fight for him

JJ in NY   April 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Rocky was a loser too, but hillary is THE BIGGEST LOSER !

Deb   April 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Keep flying to your strengths Hillary!

Obama is no longer a viable candidate-and we'll prove it again!

On to November when we take on McCain-and win!

Congratulations! You look Great!

Hillary 08

DENIS   April 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

I respect Hillary's stick-to-it . . . in what has largely been a media & Hollywood Hype campaign to get her to drop out so Obama can get a walk to the nomination.

The events of the last two weeks illustrate that Obama is not up to the rough & tough world of presidential politics.

The Rev. Wright affair is the likely template of the kind of characters that would accompany a "President" Obama into the White House.

Yes, there is a Wimp Factor and John McCain is hoping that Obama gives him the chance to prove it.

Richard   April 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Who thinks that Obama can actually win this fall? The democratic superdelegates will have to vote for Clinton, because after all, like Dean said, they should vote for the one that's more electable. That's were the women who makes Rocky look like a pansy.

HILLARY 08

JD   April 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

I am amazed at how obnoxious, condascending, and spiteful Obama's supporters are. It goes way beyond a "cult of personality"…it's so sad to see the elitist Dems behave this way.

Dennis in IA   April 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Hillary – look at the delegate count – you are like an outdoor wind spinner – just spinning in the wind! There is no way you can catch Barack unless you plan to finally become the Republican you are turning into. You need to win 70% of all the delegates in the final primaries and have the popular vote and pledge delegates get our votes over turned. Please gracefully bow out of the race after NC and IN. The party needs unity and that is not certainly your strong point.

carlo   April 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Well, governor, don't forget to include in your endorsement that HIllary's big backer from Howard School of Divinity is the one who orchestrated, organized, and invited Rev. Wright to the Press Club fiasco the day before Obama's Philadelphia speech. You'll have to go to Politico and Huffington Post for details, but it is in the New York Times today.

Let's see if CNN has the guts to cover this and explain how Rev. Wright got so much press from them this weekend.

ALEX MORALES   April 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

NORTH CAROLINA FOR HILLARY!
Hillary, a choice based on record, credentials…a job well suited for this candidate!!!

HillarySkank on myspace   April 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

edit : make that: Hillary is more of a man?

Tamara, Chespeake, VA   April 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Whenever Clinton gets an endorsement, it's a "big" endorsement. A 9-point win is a "big" win. But yet her campaign is saying that if Obama only wins by 10 points in N.C., they will consider it a "victory". What is the deal with the media and Clinton? You all don't owe her anything! And by the way, the governer is only endorsing her now because he has nothing at stake—he can't run for another term anyway.

Cynthia   April 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Congratulations to all the Senator Clinton supporters on getting another endorsement in your column. We all need to get away from the nastiness and let this thing play out in the polls and come together as a party and defeat the Republicans.

Obama will win landslide in NC   April 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

No Clinton. Easly is a wimp. always was, always will be. never was a help for Edwards so i don't see how he will help Clinton. Take it from an NC resident. Clinton loses here big time.

NO MORE CLINTONS = NO MORE BUSHES = NO MORE POLITICS AS USUAL. JUST IMAGINE BILL BACK IN THE WHITE HOUSE WITH NOTHING TO DO!

bryan   April 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

as a fellow North Carolinian, i'm proud to see the leadership of NC recognizes the true chararcteristics of Hillary and Obama and has chosen to endorse Hillary for President of The United States. With this key endorsement of the NC Governor along with General Shelton, the former Chairman of the Joint Cheifs of Staff of the US Military (the highest ranking miliary official), who is from NC – we should expect to see Hillary end up on top in NC and Indiana and eventually in the White House. These key endorsements are important because they prove she is a true leader that has the ability to run our country and our military on day one. With latest polls showing Hillary dominating McCain and McCain and Obama in a dead heat – these are all important developments that superdelegates are watching closely

LER   April 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

People need to get the facts straight about the race card. Bill Clinton played it and as always places his mistakes on others. Just as Hillary does all the time. They blame everyone but themselves for their errors. Regardsless, the Democrats have successfully divided the party. Obama brought unity and Clinton brought division.

Jamaal Kansas   April 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

hillary is a fighter I guess she had to learn so she could fihgt the women off of Bill

Andrew from PA   April 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

No one is going to have enough votes at the end, and you'll see the super delegates swing towards hillary since she's got most of them already. Obama has lost the attention of many of his supporters, and he's not gaining it back… its over for him. He could be a good vice president and then in 2016 he'd be a shoe in for president. That would be the dream ticket.

marylee wagerman atlanta,ga   April 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

I don't need healthcare and I do better from a tax viewpoint under a Republican. If she steals the nomination … I will vote for McCain !!!

roger   April 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Sen.Clinton is running ahead now, so SEn Obama is now the underdog.

It is a good test as to how he will bounce back. If he can bounce now, he will surely win the Nov. elections. If not, then SEn.Clinton must be on the ticket as the candidate.

The republicans voting for her are just doing it to create "Operations Chaos" and not for real. No republican will vote for the clintons in a big way to make a difference.

so SEn.clintonn must remember that she cannot win without SEn.Obama support. If she keeps going negative then no Obama supporter ( including me) will vote for her. I will vote for SEn.McCain in that case.

ilovehill   April 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Congratulation Gov on showing you have a brain. Soon Obama will officially be out and then Michelle will simply be married to "the fraud" and not "the answer". HILLARY 08 all the way! Go cry yourself to sleep you little baby Obama!!!!

Stacy Clarks   April 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Congratulations to Clinton

LET'S GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!

Is anyone else annoyed that Edwads did not endorse anyone?!?! I think it is so selfish!!! its all about himself in trying to advance his political career….WHAT ABOUT THE COUNTRY!!! ENDORSE!!!

DEMOCRATS IN 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Julie   April 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Hillary is proving herself to be tough, persistent, and knowledgeable in world affairs. Obama on the other hand, doesn't even want to participate in another debate with Hillary because he's afraid it might affect his image. What a wimp. The choice is obvious of who we need as leader for this country.

karen from va   April 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Read ROLLING STONE!!!

Linda   April 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

I want a democratic white house too — but what do you think the Republicans are going to do to Obama if he wins? Even his old buddy Wright seems hell-bent on detroying him, Obama is an empty shirt, and empty shirts can be intimidated by anyone. He speaks well of Regan and the Republicans, but cozies up to fanatic anti-semites like Wright and takes help from people like Bill Ayers. Does he even have any ideas what these people stand for?

Jon   April 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

People are starting to see that Senator Obama is inexperienced and unelectable. I URGE the senators and congresspeople to pull the blindfold off of their eyes and back Hillary!

It gives me chills when I say and hear those three words: YES SHE CAN!!!

karen from va   April 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

HRC = PORK

American Patriot   April 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Carl Rove already wrote the article in the Wall Street Times and Washington post.

Clinton has no chance of winning, period.

Funny how one little win and the Hillary Fanatics are all posting comments. Yet when Obama win's they dissapear. Just as Clinton will do if elected.

If Clinton does not win, she will lose her senate position.

The people of New York now know her and what she is like and they will not re-elect her.

Clinton is beat

Pat in Raleigh   April 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Thank You Govenor Easley!!

Great endorsement for Hillary. She truly is a champion and I hope she wins here in NC. She is the strongest opponent to go against McCain in November and she is the best candidate to be the democratic nominee.

This should help her immensely.

Atty. K.   April 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

As a North Carolinian, I am sorry that the Governor wasted his endorsement. The will of the people here is overwhelmingly with Obama, as he will probably win by 15 points at least. Our African-American population, of which I am a part, sees this as the same old Southern politics. This governor wasn't going to endorse an African-American candidate no matter what the people say.

Go Obama!! Take North Carolina, then Indiana and then the White House. We love you here in NC!!

Nikki, Florida   April 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

What a load of crap

Jack, North Carolina   April 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

"It's time for somebody to be in the White House who understands the challenges we face in this country," Easley said at a rally in Raleigh with Clinton at his side.

That would be Senator Obama. Hillary has had 35 years. Things are
still screwed up. The definition of insanity is to keep electing the same people and expecting different results. It takes CHANGE to fix this country.

Yes We Can.
Obama 08.

RYAN IN TEXAS   April 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Sorrry Gov. you 're backing a sheer loser—is not important??????……………..

xtina, chicago IL   April 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

compared with Obama's far – left radical views and dubious advisors (Rezko,Wright, Ayers), Hillary is actually starting to look good

Nadia livingstone   April 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Its a long worthwile wait for the final outcome next tuesday to determine wne who will inevitably be the Democratic nominee,of Barrack Obama.This will end the long campaign ,Hilary will have to concede defeat and exit graciously,i hope.
What maths is she up to,dont the superdelegates know,what hypocrisy,again and again.
Between Mc Bush and Barrack,come November,Barrack will win a thumping victory.
Eventually all will be united to fight the recession which is already here

karen from va   April 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Take from taxpayers by hrc

diana   April 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

To Matrix:
Funny! Thanks for the laugh.

OBAMA 08

J.S.   April 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Hillary Clinton is a liar. Young American men and WOMEN have gone to Iraq and served 3-4 tours of duty for a war she enthusiastically voted for- a war for absolutely nothing. They have seen their friends die, they have been disfigured, they have been crippled and many have sacrificed their own lives for this government and for this country. These brave soldiers have seen Hillary Clinton throw her hair back, proudly smirk and state that she misspoke about sniper fire in Bosnia…Hillary Clinton is a Coward. Hillary Clinton is a Liar. Hillary Clinton is a Disgrace.

no hillary   April 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

i will Never vote for a 2nd liar in the W.H. never, ever

Clintons= G. Bush The Third

Democrat now IND   April 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Clinton doesn't get the respect she so deserves. I have talked to people that have had a change of heart in the message of change and hope. if the party doesn't see that they they will not be a WIN in Novebmer.

Lena   April 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Yes, she truly is a fighter. The type of fighter that would start more wars and easily trigger nuke standoffs. Yes, we definitely need her after 8 years of bush fighting.

Peter   April 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Obama will get an endorsement from Rep.Ben Chandler (Kentucky) later this day. This means Clinton leads with around 20 supers.

karen from va   April 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

$2,2 billion in taxpayer dollars for special programs

MD in OK   April 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Is Hillary the only candidate who understands the "challenges" we face? Is that the best answer he could give. Now I know it's not about choosing the best candidate for the job, but what's in it for me, right Easley?

joe   April 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

I VOTED FOR OBAMA

BASED ON WHAT I KNOW NOW

I WANT MY VOTE BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I WANT TO MY VOTE TO GO TO HILLARY NOW

AND IT WILL GO TO HILLARY OR MCCAIN IN NOVEMBER NOW

bigben   April 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Obama , the house of cards is falling

NOOOBAMA!!!   April 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Thank God, someone in the country still has brains to endorse Clinton!

I thought NC was NObamas state?? Hmm howcome the Gov is endorsing Clinton??
Just more confirmation that Nobama is indeed a crook and all banter!

God Bless Hillary ALL THE WAY!!!

Obama, step down NOW!!!

Theresa   April 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

This is HILARIOUS!!!

Rocky was smart but he was a good guy. He had heart.
Hillary is an intellegent ruthless bull dog who doesn't give a second thought to the people she hurts whether they've helped her or not. She has no ethics. Just ask Peter Paul…

karen from va   April 29th, 2008 10:11 am ET

$2.2 Billion of our money

jeff   April 29th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Not only does Hillary get the nod form North Carolina's governor, she also has received the endorsement of radio host Howard Stern!

Let's elect someone with a bit more credibility than another Clinton.

Fifty year old college educated white Texan for Obama.

Dave, PA   April 29th, 2008 10:11 am ET

The best endorsement that Hillary has gotten is Rev. Wright's endorsement of Obama. Every time that man opens his mouth he drives voters who aren't members of the "black church" from Obama to Clinton.

karen from va   April 29th, 2008 10:11 am ET

$2.2 BILLION

dl   April 29th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Thank you Gov Easley for your support of
Sen Clinton..

American Patriot   April 29th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Clinton has no chance of winning unless she uses corrupt Delegates to stael the nomination and promise them cash donations and jobs in the white house. That means your vote did not count at all.

The Governor backing her has been promised a job in the white house, that you can bank on.

They are crooks.

Will Bill be able to keep his pants on in the whitehouse.

He did'nt as President

karen from va   April 29th, 2008 10:10 am ET

EARMARKS

david   April 29th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Well at least someone is awake.

Hopefully NC will wake up like Pennsylvania did and she can cut the lead.

BTW, we haven't seen a recent poll in NC.

YES SHE WILL!

Illinois   April 29th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Clinton gets another big endorsement. While endorsements don't always mean much of anything, I think this one will go a long way to increasing her appealability to the voters of NC. Hillary's the only one who can fix this country anyway, so he jumped on the right ship!!

Kevin   April 29th, 2008 10:09 am ET

What a pointless endorsement. She will still lose the state by a bigger margin than Obama lost in Pennsylvania. She would rather be endorsed by someone who matters in North Carolina, like Ric Flair, Michael Jordan, or Dale Jr. LOL

CST   April 29th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Obama supporters:

Your guy can't win. It doesn't get any simpler than that.

Levae   April 29th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Bill gave him a check.

Judy Who   April 29th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Makes Rocky look like a pansy? Will the same Dems who jumped on Schwarzenegger for using the term 'girlie men' and accused him of being homophobic jump on Gov. Easley now?

pam wolf   April 29th, 2008 10:09 am ET

I HOPE THE SUPER DELEGATES LOOK LONG AND HARD BEFORE CASTING THEIR VOTES – IF CLINTON IS NOT THE NOMINEE I BET THEIR WILL BE A REP IN THE WHITE HOUSE AGAIN – OBAMA IS A LOT OF TALK AND NOTHING MORE – HE HAS A BIG EGO AND NOT MUCH SUBSTANCE – I WOULD NOT VOTE FOR HIM UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES – SO SUPER DELEGATES PLEASE CONSIDER VERY CAREFULLY THE OPTIONS BEFORE MAKING A CHOICE – VOTE WITH YOUR HEAD AND NOT YOUR HEART.

Anonymous   April 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

I think Democrats need to seriously consider a ticket of Clinton and Obama ….together…this
might be a good way to overcome the devisiveness that seems so persistent now…and give the ticket a "double whammy" .

J. Kaiser   April 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

GO Hillary! The tide is turning!

FloridaforHillary   April 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

You go girl.

So proud of you, and Thank you for being so persistent.

Florida loves you Hillary!

DAN   April 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Jobs plus green jobs, healthcare for everyone, ending the war, bringing down the price of gas, getting affordable education, helping people stay in their homes and end forclosing trend, getting Al Qaeda and capturing Bin Laden. fixing the economy and eliminating the deficit. There someone you can count on and beleive. Go Hillary

Jose'   April 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

She certainly is more masculine than Obama!

lady   April 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

when Hillary Steals the nom. from Obama ,
he Must run as Independent.

obama 2008

Susan MO   April 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

We hope the good people of beautiful North Carolina will vote for Hillary Clinton.

Why?

She is experienced, for the people, and a fighter.

Why not Obama?

Lacks experiece, slammed the people of Pennsylvania, and says, 'Change', but does not elaborate on what the change is.

Hillary 08 :)

Fedup   April 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

I was surprised by the comments on the previous article regarding this topic. What was surprising was the number of people who said they would not vote for him when he ran for Governor again? They are not political suavy about their own state and its term limits. Must be all those smart Obama-bots? LMAO

Osmond   April 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Good for her. Im not a supporter but she deserves an endorsment. But Barack just picked up a superdelegate in Kentucky.

Fedup   April 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

I was surprised by the comments on the previous article regarding this topic. What was surprising was the number of people who said they would not vote for him when he ran for Governor again? They are not political suavy about their own state and its term limits. Must be all those smart Obama-bots? LMAO

Christopher W. Mannoia   April 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Oh, she sure does; and she is punching the heck out of the Democrats' chances winning the White House this year!

Thompson   April 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

She will still lose the state despite the endorsement….

Andrea, Byron Center, MI   April 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Finally, somebody smart that can see the light!

Go HILLARY'08

Annamica, OH   April 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

OMG…look at the jealousy on this page. It's ok guys. Cling to Obama, who is btw the past in this season, and we will watch our hero take back the WH. :)

Jamaal Kansas   April 29th, 2008 10:06 am ET

Hilary probaly promised him the vp nod when she tries to still the nominiation she stil will not win north carolina

Orlando Jacinto   April 29th, 2008 10:06 am ET

Big deal. Who is this guy?

Robert in ABQ   April 29th, 2008 10:06 am ET

The big question is…… where is John Edwards? I think BOTH Clinton and Obama should offer Edwards a major role in their administration if they are elected… he's be the BEST Att. General this country has seen is many many years!

Diane from Alberta   April 29th, 2008 10:06 am ET

Easley is correct! Although, Clinton is more like a wandering Godzilla, smashing, crashing and destroying the Democratic party as she goes!
What a shambles she will leave behind but determined you bet. Now we all know why she stuck by Bill after Monica.. her love for the White House and the power she had was worth more than anything to her. She had her eye on the "prize" all along.
Her manipulating, power hungry antics will get her close but she will never sit as president in the White House.
Obama 08

McShame   April 29th, 2008 10:06 am ET

did he get his $$$$ from the Clintons yet??????

Eunice, Maryland   April 29th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Thank you!!!!! Thank you!!!!! Thank you!!!!! Thank you!!!!!

Thank you!!!!! Thank you!!!!! Thank you!!!!! Mr. Governor.

What a smart guy,
.

Thank God Madam President is becoming a reality. Took a long time but it is worth all the trouble.

Hillary is going to win North Carolina and Indiana and nomination and finally the General Election.

Go Madam President!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! '08

UNA   April 29th, 2008 10:05 am ET

SHE DOESN'T GET IT….WINNING MORE SEATS IN RED AND PURPLE STATES GIVES THE MAJORITY NEEDED TO ENACT CHANGE. IF SHE IS THE NOMINEE THAT WILL NOT HAPPEN..IT WILL BE A REPEAT OF BILL CLINTON LOSING THE MAJORITY BY IGNORING THOSE STATES. FOLKS WHO EASLEY BRINGS WITH HIM TODAY WILL DEFECT TO MCCAIN TOMORROW

Biased CNN   April 29th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Another sniper fire…
Still she is far behind. She needs 150 delegates

Tim   April 29th, 2008 10:05 am ET

It will end after NC. Senator Clinton is already working on earmarks for her return to NY after she departs the race.

Obama 08!!!!

NObama   April 29th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Finally! Come on people, I can understand why people are not the biggest fan of Hillary, but I want a democrat in the White House next year!!

Dukakis = Gore = Kerry = Obama = great guys…

but all losers!!! We need a democrat that can WIN!

McShame   April 29th, 2008 10:04 am ET

did he get his $$$$ from the Clintons yet???!!!!

Legare   April 29th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Well let's see if she can take on rocky like the russian in the movie. This endorsement is just a favor of the clintons.

Tom   April 29th, 2008 10:04 am ET

. . . .Everyone else in NC has endorsed Senator Obama.

Yes We Can.

Kris from AZ   April 29th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Give me a break. In the movie Rocky loses….She will lose too.

BCarlisle, San Ramon CA   April 29th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Hillary You Look Fabulous!! WOW…you look so rested, you must be on cloud 9 with all the polls and pundits turning your way. It was bound to happen. When someone doesn't quit and keeps on plugging along you finally get through. We are all getting so tired of Obama's smoke screens and lies, I for one never believed them and finally a lot of others are seeing the truth. You are the one that can lead this nation forward, you already look presidential! We Love You Hillary!!!

Matrix   April 29th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and a little boy are on a plane. The pilot runs out of the cockpit and states the plane has lost all power and is going to crash. The pilot states there are only three parachutes grabs one and jumps out. Hillary says, Women and children first! grabs one and jumps. Barack says to the little boy to take the last parachute and jump. The little boy says, no Mr. Obama we both have a parachute, that blonde lady grabbed my backpack!

BCarlisle, San Ramon CA   April 29th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Hillary You Look Fabulous!! WOW…you look so rested, you must be on cloud 9 with all the polls and pundits turning your way. It was bound to happen. When someone doesn't quit and keeps on plugging along you finally get through. We are all getting so tired of Obama's smoke screens and lies, I for one never believed them and finally a lot of others are seeing the truth. You are the one that can lead this nation forward, you already look presidential! We Love You Hillary!!!

a basketball comparison   April 29th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Obama:
Misses once, then shoots again and swishes it. Understates his abilities and doesn't boast. Doesn't make accusations about his opponent. Makes no pretense about connection to Indiana or North Carolina. Signs ball but suggests the signature doesn't matter, then forgets about it. Moves on to next experience. Wise voters recognize his judgment and skill and his understated but genuine strength.

Hillary:
Misses, but claims she is more qualified because she was there when her husband made it, and saw him shoot it a thousand times. Then will accuse opponent of not having what it takes because he missed his shot (falsely implying he didn't make his second). Also will claim she grew up in a basketball family with relatives from Indiana and North Carolina. Will make a similar statement about the unimportance of the signature on the ball, then will later work out a backroom deal with an overseas broker to sell the ball and make a huge illegal profit. Refers back to same incident over and over of how her opponent missed, claiming it means so much. Unwise voters are thrilled with her "strength" and "experience".

Charlotte   April 29th, 2008 10:02 am ET

She is a fighter who knows which wheel to grease to get the wagon moving in the right direction. We all have hope for a brighter tomorrow, but know it will take courage to get through today. Hillary has the courage and the intestinal fortitude to get it done…

Chelsea   April 29th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Mike Easley is a crook and so is his Lt. Gov. Bev Perdue. It's a good thing he's not up for re-electio ncause many of us in NC would not be voting for him.

Frank N. Sense   April 29th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Gov. Easley would know all about pansies….

proud army and navy mom   April 29th, 2008 10:01 am ET

yes old girl does kind of look like a pit bull dog

Theresa   April 29th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Excellent choice…I hope other super delegates are paying attention.

bob   April 29th, 2008 10:01 am ET

HILLARY 08

HILLARY 08

HILLARY 08

HILLAR 08

NOBAMA YOU AND YOUR CAMPAIGN PLAYED THE RACE CARD

ON THE CLINTONS IN JAN. AND NOW REV. WRIGHT IS PLAYING

IT ON YOU….ITS CALLED….

KHARMA

Florida For Obama   April 29th, 2008 10:01 am ET

No, she's more like Mike Tyson (after prison) ———> Nuts

Ronald   April 29th, 2008 10:01 am ET

He wouldn't win reelection anyway. He was safe to endorse her because he, like she, is a has been.

Marc   April 29th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Welcome aboard, Governor! You're on the winning team!

President Hillary Clinton 2008/2012

Scott, Charlotte   April 29th, 2008 10:00 am ET

The article says it all :

"Easley is the second superdelegate from North Carolina to back Clinton. Six North Carolina superdelegates have endorsed Obama."

NC supports Obama.

Toni   April 29th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Here come the "Easley must be a racist" innuendo from the Obama supporters. They've been playing the race card so frequently there just has to be more than 52 in that deck.

Curious why its not racist when only single digits of blacks vote for Hillary but it must be racially driven when less than 50% of whites vote for Obama?

honkey white guy from cali   April 29th, 2008 9:59 am ET

No surprise! Much like Ed Randell he has been a corrupt nut in the Clinton machine for many any years! Better watch it though the election fraud case filed in California against Sen Clinton is already being set up so that Ed Randell can take the fall for the Clinton's! It is just a matter of time they will throw you under the bus just like everyone else

Go Obama 08 Yes We Can

Kel from Auburn, AL   April 29th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Hillary, will you please stop talking about Rocky, already!?!?

What with all this turmoil in the world and our nation, shouldn't we be talking about non-fictional issues that matter to the people that can elect you?

Nancy   April 29th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Well, he has nothing to lose; but he is a loser. His endorsement won't put her in the White House. Obama supporters are smarter than him.

O8AMA

Phil-Little Rock   April 29th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Coming from a pansy himself, that's an easy observation to make.

OBAMA '08

Peter Paul Vs. Clinton   April 29th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Peter Paul Vs. Clinton, Nafta, $800,000 Columbian trade…..enough said. We as a country have to do better, we have to progress, we have to become enlightened. The Clintons would be a backslide for the country. Wake up America!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Johnny Boy   April 29th, 2008 9:58 am ET

I can say this; I do not want someone in office who "understands" my situation, I want someone in office who will freaking ACT! So she goes to DC and says I "understand" and that's about all you will get folks! I think she is LYING AGAIN. Looser queen of america.

melisa   April 29th, 2008 9:58 am ET

so great i hopeful so for john edwards who support to hillary soon.

Danny G. Boca Raton, FL   April 29th, 2008 9:57 am ET

Sen. Clinton does "get it", she understands the challenges and how to rise to meet them. to Quote a great poet:
Rise Hillary Rise!

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