April 29, 2008
Posted: 10:50 AM ET

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Ben Chandler is backing Barack Obama.
Ben Chandler is backing Barack Obama.

WASHINGTON (CNN) – Barack Obama will be endorsed by Kentucky Rep. Ben Chandler Tuesday, three weeks before voters from his state head to the polls in this marathon march to the Democratic presidential nomination, an aide to the Illinois senator tells CNN.

Chandler, whose district includes the city of Lexington – home of the University of Kentucky — and the state capital, Frankfort, was first elected in February 2004 in a special election to fill the seat of retiring GOP Rep. Ernie Fletcher. Fletcher had defeated Chandler in the gubernatorial race months earlier.

Chandler joins fellow Democratic Rep. John Yarmuth as the second Kentucky superdelegate to endorse Obama. Sen. Hillary Clinton has the backing of three other Kentucky superdelegates, leaving three — including sitting Gov. Steve Beshear — undeclared.

Earlier Tuesday, North Carolina Gov. Mike Easley endorsed Clinton’s presidential bid. North Carolina voters head to the polls in one week.

UPDATE: Iowa Democrat Richard Machacek, a member of the Democratic National Committee and superdelegate, has also endorsed Barack Obama for president, an Obama aide confirmed to CNN.

Machacek’s support for Obama was first reported late Tuesday morning by The Des Moines Register.

Filed under: Barack Obama


Deborah   April 29th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Go OBAMA!!!! America Is in need of change! We need a doer not a downer

Hillary Rotten Clinton is a DOWNER

Obama all the way to the Whitehouse!!!
OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!

lucyna   April 29th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

I LOVE IT….THANK YOU THANK YOU….IT'S TIME TO MAKE IT CLEAR THAT HILLY BILLY IS A FRAUD!!!!!

Independent   April 29th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Great…!
Welcome……..

Moses, Ca.   April 29th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

I think the Superdelegates will come out in force for Barak Obama, once we win Indy.
Go Barak

62 year old white woman   April 29th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

David, I am not 18, republican, or smoking something! And I am definitely not "clueless". I am a working stiff who is looking for the old do-nothing politics of Washington to JUST GO AWAY. WE NEED BIG CHANGES TO GET ANYTHING DONE. For all Hillary's experience that she is constantly throwing out there, what has she done to change Wasington???? Let me answer that…….NOTHING!!!! It looks to me that all you Hillary supporters are just like her! Nasty, two-faced, and willing to get into the gutter to win this election!

d   April 29th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Clinton can't even run a primiary election campagin without getting into huge debt and having people jump the sinking ship. Thinking on how she would run the country is horrifying. Good Choice Chandler

orlando   April 29th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Obama is a politician with a cover. Media should take off this cover and let people know who Obama really is. But for some political reasons, media have not done that yet. Media and Bush pushed this country into the war. Now media try to push Obama into Whitehouse.

Hillary 08.

Belle   April 29th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Would rather have a GOVENOR endorsement of Clinton, than a Rep endorsement any day of the week. Perhaps NC might be within a few points…

Fact is, Obama knew Wright would be a liability to his campaign…knew it.

Obama continues to show BAD JUDGEMENT in his run for the highest office in the land. BAD JUDGEMENT because he could have tackled Wright, Rezko head on when he started. That would have earned TRUST. But he did not do that, did he?

He also said Wright was VERY remorseful for his comments….then Wright comes on National Television, and IS NOT remorseful at all…
shows Obama willing to do or say anything to be elected. He is not different…he is worse.

Never Forget   April 29th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

CNN is becoming another FOX and I almost at the point of tuning them out like I did FOX. CNN, why is most of the articles on the Obama page about Rev. Wright? Who's running for president? It's your network that's giving Wright all the attention. If you would give these oil companies this kind of coverage, just maybe the gas prices will come down. Voters are not concerned about Wright! We want jobs and lower prices at the pumps and health care. Don't you get it!

White male for Obama   April 29th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Despite the black mailing the media have had on Obama, reasonable people still search through the rubish and find their guy.

God bless America.
The Media want to tieRen. Wright to Obama at all cost instigate confructation between the candidates.
Or trying to prolong Democratic race for their own benefit. The longer the race drags on the more money the Media get on ads.

Who is stupid? Most of us blogger buy into it by writing what they want to hear .hate. insulting words, negative attacks whereby tearing the democratic party apart.
say no you negative posting or blogger.
God Bless you all.

Deb   April 29th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

You will be sorry you backed the wrong horse!

Obama is no longer a viable candidate!

Hillary 08

Mentor   April 29th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Why are we even talking about what WRIGHT has to say? Lets talk about 13 years kid getting pregnant in polygamist compound in texas also, coz both are religion discussions….right? What kind of hypocrasy is this? WRIGHT served in army for 6 years.

enough!   April 29th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

First they called us Wal-Mart democrats.

Instead of peeling away the college educated, high income Hillary supporters, we saw through the hype of hope propaganda.

We strongly united behind Hillary, the champion of ALL democrats.

We stood in solidarity behind ALL democrats regardless of race, ethnicity, income, age, geography, gender or creed.

The strategy of hate while preaching unity will not fool nor win over voters.

Ric   April 29th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Obama/Wright '08 ~ Audacity of Hate
Support terror, Vote Obama!!! Shame on ALL of you. America deserves better.

Mack   April 29th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Hang in there Sen. Clinton. You are fighting a tough battle but you can win. Common sense should tell anyone that you will be more electable in the General Election.

MD   April 29th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

This is an important endorsement. Clinton currently has more declared supers in KY. Obama needs to level the field there as soon as possible.

What amazes me is superdelegates who are cutting their political throat by voting for Hillary at this late stage of the game. The nomination is virtually Obama's. All these superdelegates who are voting for Clinton are going to feel the backlash in their next respective elections.

dreamseeker9   April 29th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Bob in Des Moines – bill clinton is an opportunistic sham artist and he knows it and so do most Intelligent folk

farley   April 29th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Superdelegates should support Obama. Hillary probably will too. It wouldn't be Hillary's first marriage of convenience.

Mike G   April 29th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Thanks for the endorsement and KEEP EM COMING!
"Go away Hillary – Go away" Rise Hillary Rise sounds like a chant—-they call US cultists?

Jamaal Kansas   April 29th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Yes We can Yes We Can and it fells good to know that Barack Obama 08 to all you second guessers will be watching president Obama in January

TO ALL HILLARY SUPPORTERS...   April 29th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

FOR ALL OF YOU WHO ARE BASHING OBAMA, CALLING HIM AN EMPTY SUIT, THREATNENING TO VOTE MCCAIN'T, ANGRY, BITTER BECAUSE HILLARY IS LOSING BUT SWEARS SHE IS THE BETTER CANDIDATE…ASK YOURSELVES THIS. HOW DID THIS "NOBODY' COME OUT OF NOWHERE TO POSSIBLY BEAT THE MOST RECONIZED NAME BRAND IN RECENT DEMOCRATTIC HISTORY??? OBAMA…THE LITTLE ENGINE THAT WILL!!!

Mike from Westchester   April 29th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Each time we get one SD for HRC and one for BHO, we get closer to the enivitable! Since Mississippi Obama has garnered 60% of the SD increase, 67% since Super Tuesday.

Those long odds just keep getting longer. HRC supporters need to start getting their minds around supporting Barack. He will be YOUR nominee, too.

Do you want McCain making the next Supreme Court nominations? Deciding who to go to war with? Giving huge tax breaks to the top 1% or 1/2% or 1/10%? Trying to get us out of this economic mess? Running up the deficit? Making policy on education, social services, global warming?

moses, Ca.   April 29th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Thank you Sir. Welcome aboard……

Lee WV   April 29th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Wall Street Journal this am stated that Obama is heavily favored to win the "silent election"of superdelegates,Former Pres Carter said the super delegates are poised to go with the pledged delegate count,so what is left for Clinton supporters but to sweat bullets until the big let down in June.

jt   April 29th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Obama is almost done!!!

Obama is hiding right now, he does not want to debate…

Hillary 08!!

Susan in Virginia   April 29th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

I hope the American people do not allow the media to manipulate and sabotage our chance for change…and that change is Barack Obama. Previously, we missed a chance for change with Collin Powell and latter with Al Gore. We have a new opportunity to truly be united as a people..don't listen to Rev. Wright…he does not have any influence over Obama nor his own tongue obviously. James Chapter 1 Verse 26: " Whoever supposes he is religious without bridling his own tongue but, instead, deceives his own heart, that person's religion is worthless".

NBC   April 29th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Great! Let's get this thing over with and move on!

Kentucky Girl   April 29th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Thanks!!! I'm impressed.

Max   April 29th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Hey CNN – why don't you tell us about THE NEWS OF THE DAY -
Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) has requested nearly $2.3 billion in federal earmarks for 2009, almost three times the largest amount received by a single senator this year. Isn' it more important than how much Obama scored on the court

McHillary   April 29th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

What is this?! I thought that NO WHITE PEOPLE were supporting Obama if you let the media tell it.

Hey Clinton….SCOREBOARD!!!

Bob Allen   April 29th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Mr. Chandler you shown your true colour today…DO NOT bother to come our neighbourhood doors for Votes again……We do not want to support Borack Hussein Obama ..as soon he is declared winner there will be Champaign bottles opening at Hamas, Bin Laden and Sadar H.Q. and our soldiers will be killed in Iraq……
You have NO shame to support a man who has ZERO expwerience and is born Muslim…
Bob

Harry A Cafiero   April 29th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

It's amazing how many politicians are in office that lack the gift of logical thinking … Good intentions never make good laws neither do they make good politicians … Good example, George Bush voted in for his morals & good Intentions, and what a disaster…I think America should watch these polls very closely to see which other politicians need to be replaced… Jumping on the band wagon for change & good intentions… I wish some could show they actually have a mind of their own and some creative thinking… Be very careful in this election… There is only one logical choice to lead america out of this mess Mrs
Hillary Clinton … God Bless And Save America !!!

Burt   April 29th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Good for Rep. Chandler. He has just secured a position on the long line of of misguided Obama supporters.

james Pa   April 29th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

he editor, Margaret Sullivan of the Buffalo News, asked Clinton about a promise she had made to upstate New York residents during her 2000 Senate campaign to bring 200,000 jobs to the region.

Well, you know, Margaret, when I was campaigning for the Senate in 2000, I had every hope that Al Gore would be the president, and that we would build on the economic successes of the '90s."

When it is pointed out that MRS Clinton reneged on her campaign promises her reason for not delivering was because she was wrong on who would be president; that is an acceptable reason? A reason closer to the truth is that she has been campaigning for president since her election to the senate and just hasn't had the time to look out for anyone but herself.

ellianna   April 29th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

One by One – Day by Day!! Super Delegates for Obama!!
HURRAY!!!!!!

Sable   April 29th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Thanks, Ben Chandler.. you made your choice to join Obama.

Yes we can, yes we can.

Obama '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (from Texas)

Quinn   April 29th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Die Hard democrate voting for Hillary or McCain!

Not another 4 to 8 years of mess, I can't have that on my conscience by casting a vote for Obama who mimics the Bush run in 2000.

No experience. No substance. We learned our lesson. I hope!

PS. They also need to keep Michele off the campaign stump & tell her to stick to her day job or go hang out with Rev. Wright somewhere.

Wayne   April 29th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Expect many more endorsements between now and May 6th. Obama is expected to win their so all the Supers want to believe that their endorsement was critical to his winning.

John Edwards..you are not a super but you said you speak for the poor people of New Orleans…those vary poor people voted Obama. Will you stand with them and support Obama too? I want to believe that you werent exploiting them just for political purposes. Stand with those poor people who voted for Obama..the Katrina victims voted for Obama.

Julian   April 29th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Obama is already the nominee, this race against Clinton has been over ever since McCain started directing his comments exclusively at Obama. That was months ago. I have no idea why Hillary is still in this race because she can't win it. I invite any Clinton supporter to use CNN's delegate counter and come up with a plausible scenario in which Clinton wins. The remaining 300 super's would have to split 2 to 1 Clinton for her to even have a chance.

That just ain't going to happen considering the key criteria they look at is number of pledged delegates, where Obama has considerable lead. The media is being disingenuous, talking as if Clinton is still a story when it's long been over.

PDT   April 29th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Yes, we can and will!

Obama'08

MiMi   April 29th, 2008 11:59 am ET

As we embrace one of the greatest privileges in modern times, the ability to make our voices herad, let's not forget that the world is watching. At this pivitol time in our great nation we must remember that a house divided will not stand. We have troops stationed all over the world prepared for war and currently in battle; our economy isn't favorable; unemployment and foreclosures are at an all time high; viable affordable healthcare is a luxury, not a standard; and our hopes of relief are fading. So, who (republican or democrat) cares enough to promote unison and execute with grace at home and abroad. We need a Commander that will serve us well and make us proud. Vote for the candidate that YOU would not hesitate to follow! I am voting for the one that won't leave us hanging; that won't make more enemies before he/she relinquishes the throne; that clearly has a heart of the people; the breath of Fresh Air!

David   April 29th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Pretty soon the super delegates will be declared, or the number left will be less the than Obama's pledged delegate lead.

dreamseeker9   April 29th, 2008 11:58 am ET

McCain doesn't know he is even running for President.

Nodak   April 29th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Even super delegates can make mistakes :)

Helene   April 29th, 2008 11:57 am ET

It is a good news, and we need some. Now that the Rev. Wright had his 15 mn of fame we can go back to the real issues facing us.

Rob   April 29th, 2008 11:56 am ET

What is this Rise Hillary Rise Crap? This and the Judas remark by Carville has me thinking that the Clinton camp is having a severe blending of religion and politics with their candidate.

lou   April 29th, 2008 11:56 am ET

This country is ready for change. So you narrow minded cronies keep hanging on rev Wright and bitter comments. You keep praising a lying,crook and her sleazy husband.Hang on the CLINTON News Network postings. 12 of 25 headlines were about rev. wright yesterday. what office is he running for? Somebody remind me please.
Obama 08

slister   April 29th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Go Obama – we love you! What the devil means for evil, God will turn it around for your good!

Susan / PA   April 29th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Hillary…..3.2 Billion dollars worth of EARMARKS for 2009

Largest bulk earmark of any senator thus far

Our money will be paying for all her promises….

Cnn print this..you didnt print my other one…but you will double print some of the post…..go figure

Trickle, Trickle, Trickle   April 29th, 2008 11:54 am ET

And they just keep coming.

Obama has the right stuff to make this country great again. I'm sick of hearing how Hill-Bill-A-Ry is a fighter…we know already. We know she is divisive and polarizing and will cause more gridlock in Congress. We know if she squeeks out the nomination she won't win the general because of it. If for some crazy reason does win, she would be totally ineffective. The President does NOT act alone which is exactly what Clinton would do.

So let's do something different for God's sake. Let's give someone who is NOT a Washington insider a chance to put this country back on tract. Time is running out for the small American. Clintonism is as close to socialism, a monarchy or a dictatorship as anything I can think of. And yes, Chelsea is planning on running for public office. After all she was in Bosnia with her mommie!

Grant   April 29th, 2008 11:53 am ET

This is a good endorsement, he is a popular congressman who represents a district in which Obama is working to improve his standing. I think this will help him in Kentucky, if it gets that far…still waiting for Edwards….all of his staff are now working for Obama by the way on the ground in NC, not that that means anything

Kentucky   April 29th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Thanks Congressman Chandler – Obama needed your endorsement.

Obama 08

Jamaal Kansas   April 29th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Good Barack has gained almost 90 supers since Feb.5 to Hillary's 8 now that is momentum not some momentum the Newspaper thinks she has Obama 08 November Here we come

Dylan   April 29th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Thank you Rep. Chandler.

What happened to Hillary's "momentum?"

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   April 29th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Let's just call it a win for Obama because I am sick of the stupid
news on CNN about Rev. Wright. I DON'T CARE. I AM VOTING
FOR OBAMA NO MATTER WHAT YOU COME UP WITH. HILLARY
IS THE BIGGEST LIAR OF ALL TIME AND I CAN'T LISTEN TO HER
ANOTHER DAY.

Former Republican   April 29th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Excellent Ben…tick…tock…tick…tock she now has only gained 12 delegates from PA now!

SUSAN MO- Don't you have some dishes to clean, laundry to do, or something other than looking at your computer screen keystroking your never ending "Hillary cult rant" you consistantly do EVERYDAY!
YOU LOST , it is NOT Hillary's time, get over it and vote for McCain….he is going to need every vote including yours Susan! Barack and I are going to sip on some Kool-Aid and try on our new turbins on for his early win in NC, heck I think Monica Lewinsky is going to join us!

Gail   April 29th, 2008 11:50 am ET

The rest of Kentucky will not vote for Obama. Think about it.

milllicent davis   April 29th, 2008 11:50 am ET

welcome you made the right choice.

dave   April 29th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Obama said he wants Supers to follow the vote of the state, not the delegates – that means all supers in CA, OH, PA, NY, NJ, MA (Kennedy, Kerry?), NV, AR, OK, TX (primary), RI, TN, NM, should ALL go to Hillary, right? That is what he said. Supers go the way your states went or else you are overturning the will of the people.

Obama is losing in polls in KY by 30+ pts. How then can this man select Obama has his Super choice?

Simple answer – he can't if he follows Obama's rules.
Second – Obama would have less then half the SDs he has right now, if they followed his rules mentioned above.

Obama doesn't want any such policy that follows the people's vote. Now it will be all about delegates, and the Supers will suddenly have the right to choose who they want.

What a fraud.

White male for Obama   April 29th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Yes we can…
Yes we can. the difference is just 20 super delegates between Hillary and Barry Obama the next Presi…
God Bless America God Bless Obama and God Bless the world.

JohnS   April 29th, 2008 11:50 am ET

YEEEEEEEES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you Senator Ben Chandler

CHANGE and HOPE.

OBAMA '08 & '12

FrankSmith   April 29th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Funny that the promises that Hillary made to New Yokers, when she was running for the Senate are the same she is making to the nation today.

I watched and followed all the debates in NY, and have also followed Hillary's work in the Senate for NY.

Some people on thess bloggs keep saying Hillary will "implement solutions" from "day1 because of her experience."

Well, even the folks in NY would NOT want Hillary back there when she loses this nomination. So, give it up people; she is no good!

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois   April 29th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Why would Rove tell Obama how to win? Because, he Rove wants Obama as the Democratic nominee. Why? Easy the Republicans feel and rightly so that he will be the easier candidate for McCain to beat.

KIRBY   April 29th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Thank tou and welcome, sir. Good work Obama. There's a lot of talk about Clinton picking up the NC Governor.OBAMA WILL WIN ANYWAY

go OBAMA

Dan in CO   April 29th, 2008 11:49 am ET

""Hillary clearly has the momentum and is racking up support in red states that are very much needed in the fall.""

Which ones?

Nancy   April 29th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Smart man, Ben Chandler. Thank you, thank you, thank you.

YES WE CAN!!!!!

Deanna   April 29th, 2008 11:49 am ET

One step closer! Yeah!! This trickeling in is excruciating!

Cindy   April 29th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Breaking News! : Hillary Clinton Required to Testify in November to FEC Fraud! April 28, 2008, 12:13AM To All Super Delegates! : This is very disturbing news! In the landmark civil fraud case against Bill Clinton in Los Angeles, where the former President is charged with defrauding a Hollywood dot com millionaire to help Hillary Clinton obtain more than $1.2 million from him for her 2000 Senate campaign, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Aurelio Munoz ruled on Friday, April 25 that Hillary Clinton would not be required to testify in a sworn deposition as a material witness in the case until AFTER the November election!

Fedup   April 29th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Go Obama, your minister is helping you to go. With a mentor like that who could ask for anything more. I hope he talks you out of this election. I know he has talk you out of winning in November. Maybe he is doing Gods; work and we don't know it.

Jan   April 29th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Has anyone noticed that John McCain is campaigning for Hillary Clinton? Regardless of how "tough" some people think she is, she cannot beat McCain. The Republicans will tear her apart. Obama is the best choice and I do believe he can beat McCain. If he can make it through this period when both Clinton and McCain are against him. It is a shame that the American public prefer to talk about Obama's pastor and the flag pin. Meanwhile there is no substance from anyone other than Obama. I cannot imagine another 4 years of Bush like policies. Make no mistake, Clinton isn't going to change much at all.

bP   April 29th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Thank you!

Quinn   April 29th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Die Hard democrate voting for Hillary or McCain!

Not another 4 to 8 years of mess, I can't have that on my conscience by casting a vote for Obama who mimics the Bush run in 2000.

No experience. No substance. We learned our lesson. I hope!

PS. They also need to keep Michele off the campaign stump & tell her to stick to her day job or go hang out with Rev. Wright somewhere.

David   April 29th, 2008 11:48 am ET

We need more information on Obama…….the stuff I hear and read
about concerns me…..he would make maybe a good vice-president?
then if all goes well run for president……..Worried about background
and how he was brought up………the enemy does say they will attack
from within.

ECHEWEOZO   April 29th, 2008 11:47 am ET

you know how we do?

im obama to the end now baby

Luis   April 29th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Do you all get it? One, Chandler must have felt sorry for Obama because he is in trouble. Two, Obama is in trouble. You really think this country will elect a person that was molded by Jeremiah Wright's anti-white philosophical skewed sermons. I will vote for either Hillary or McCain any day after hearing more from Mr. Wright.

Debbie   April 29th, 2008 11:47 am ET

I am a 51 year old independent AA Obama supporter and not because he is black. If he is not nominated I will vote for McCain especially if Huckabe is the VP. You see this, a superdelegate not an endorser. Endorser don't count in the end. And for people who feel we as AA owe the Clintons something, remember we put them in office. They did a job they got paid. Next. This is a presidential election not a beauty pageant. You know a successful white person is successful but a successful black person is elitist. Sounds like somebody is hating to me. And anybody can beat McCain. Obama got higher scores yesterday, Wright pops up, Hillary scores higher, Bill Clinton acts stupid, Obama scores higher. Polls and endorsements mean nothing. Its the delegates and wins that count. Not certain states but most states, not certain people but most people, not certain delegates but most delegates.

trellskig   April 29th, 2008 11:46 am ET

I don't know Rep. Ben you may want to rethink your endorsement. They are trying to mutty up our boy until he's no more (with Rev. Wright), plus, they will give Hillary the nomination anyway because they are dirty like that.

I am happy for the endorsement but not as excited as I used to be.

@americans   April 29th, 2008 11:46 am ET

WAY TO GO OBAMA!

YES WE CAN!!!!

Nora   April 29th, 2008 11:45 am ET

The Corp, Hillary is that you?

Get Real   April 29th, 2008 11:45 am ET

I could care less if the Govenor of NC supports Clinton it will not change my vote or many others in this state.

Obama 08

Brian   April 29th, 2008 11:45 am ET

That brings the 7 day SuperDelegate tally since the PA primary to Obama 6 – Clinton 2.

That tide is turning, ehhh….

Cha Ching!   April 29th, 2008 11:45 am ET

"IHH April 29th, 2008 11:23 am ET

Cha Ching can kiss mine. That skank won't win crap. The only funny math is on the part of her delusional big a–. Go OBAMA. Go to HOOTERS with Bill wretch"

You misunderstood my post IHH, I didn't quote the person's post so it appeared to be part of mine. I am ALL FOR OBAMA, I agree with you that that skanky heffer won't win jack sh&t. My bad for not quoting lol.

Vet for Obama!

Karen   April 29th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Clintons are morally backrupt. For anyone who believes that hard working and sounding off in policy are enough for this country without a moral integraty, I seriously doubt his or her own moral convinction and integrity. This applies especially to government offical like the NC governor.

SLO Bear   April 29th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Courage vs. fear tactics and amoral, powerhungry, self-centered lunacy.

Sharon Sherwood   April 29th, 2008 11:43 am ET

I think the news media is making or breaking who becomes the canidate. We are being brain washed by people everyday into the beliefs of these people that come into our homes everyday. I was so excited about the election months ago. I was excited about Obama. Hillary with her cut throat politics and her win at all costs has made this not fair as Obama could hit her with a lot of mud but has stayed above it. I will not vote for Hillary and I'm tired of the coverage the media has made go there way.

Grandma   April 29th, 2008 11:43 am ET

Thank you Rep. Chandler for standing up for what you believe! Go Obama

THE REAL CHERYL FOR HILLARY!   April 29th, 2008 11:42 am ET

HILLARY HAS NO DIRT FOR THE REPUBLICANS!!!!!!

OBAMA HAS ENOUGH FOR TWO CANDIDATES!!!!!!!

CHOOSE THE WINNER PEOPLE!!!!!

HILLARY CLINTON 2008!!!!!!!!!

Dusacre   April 29th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Keep the ratio: 2 to 1 wonderful!

Jackson   April 29th, 2008 11:42 am ET

It's nice that they pick and choose what is at the top of the ticker unlike a normal blog where newest is first. Main headline on the ticker is still talking about Clinton's endorsement that we've known about since at least yesterday from this blog. This is new and isn't the headline. Nice.

the swiss onlooker   April 29th, 2008 11:42 am ET

TO HOORAY FOR HILLARY…you might just remember that on the 22nd of January, 2008, the former Clinton pastor, Mr. William Procanick, was himself convicted of child molestation and sentenced to three years imprisonment. If you are prepared to condemn Obama for the words of his vietnam veteran pastor, then what should I expect from you towards Clinton. You talk the talk, but do you stand tall in the credibility stakes?

I swear   April 29th, 2008 11:42 am ET

This is like the nightmare that would never end! She gets a superdelegate, he gets a superdelegate. Back and forth we go!
I am really starting to grow weary of this election but all I can do is wait until these primaries are over and see who comes out ahead.

But there's one thing that stands in the way of Hilliary….MI and FL…She will fight this thing all the way to the convention and guess who will come out ahead…….THE REPUBLICANS!!!!!!!!!!

Please hurry up and end this nightmare of an election before the convention….

Mary in AL   April 29th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Wise choice! Yes we can secure this nomination because we believe in Senator Obama.
Obama 08

Julie.MN   April 29th, 2008 11:41 am ET

TO Sharon in MN ,we are going to freeze next winter while the far left elite, Obama and Pelosi sip wine by the fireplace. I'm with you!

tim   April 29th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Bob in Des Moines….

Don't speak for everyone else in Iowa…. he's not debating because there have been 21 DEBATES and the last one was a reach!

Why should he give her more time on camera. Shes broke anyway, so she can use any free TV time to sling more mud!

clinton now obama   April 29th, 2008 11:41 am ET

WRIGHT WAS INVITED TO THE PRESS CONFERENCE BY AN AVID CINTON SUPPORTER. I SMELL A SET UP. BUT IT WON'T WORK, OBAMA IS STAYING ON MESSAGE AND NOT BEING PULLED INTO THE DISTRACTION. CLINTON ONCE AGAIN IS PLAYING DIRTY POLITICS.

harry   April 29th, 2008 11:41 am ET

No Don, it is clear to everyone who are not dillusional that obama will prevail for better or worse.

paul oregon   April 29th, 2008 11:40 am ET

dont understand how people can belive billary with all the garabge
she brings with her. would like to ask billary a question . her pastor
was sentenced for abusing a7 year old girl. since she went to his
church does she think its ok?
people never cess to amaze me everyone wants change but they
keep voting for the same old bull s.

Susan / PA   April 29th, 2008 11:40 am ET

One more thing…

CNN…did you know that Hillary put in a bid for 3.2 BILLION dollars worth of earmarks for 2009???

The most of any senator.

my guess is this is how she is gonna pay for all her empty promises to her supporters…

in other words……… we are gonna pay DEARLY for them

I believe CNN..you need to report on this and the fact that it WAS a Hillary supporter that arranged the press club fiasco yesterday.

The public has a right to know.

JN   April 29th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Congrats Barack!!! way to go!!!

jfs Memhis, Tn   April 29th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Thanks Rep Chandler !! Welcome aboard !!! We will need your help within the next several weeks to help point this party in a new direction and away from business as usual of the Clintons. You sir are the CHANGE and new direction ot this YOUNG Democratic Party. We must build now for the FUTURE. Comming from this 60yr old white male…….Thanks!!!

bill   April 29th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Bob in Des Moines,please join the moving train so you will get their fast,stop wasting you time waiting for train that will not get you their on time.

Paul   April 29th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Apparently all these guys endorsing Obama want to lose in November.
HILLARY 08
The most qualified and prepared candidate.

JustMyObservation   April 29th, 2008 11:39 am ET

In my most humble opinion, it appears as though Rev. Wright and the Michigan branch of the NAACP are on Hillary Clinton’s side. They are out to make Obama look bad, and they are doing a really good job.

They want Hillary to win.

They need Hillary to win.

They loved the Clinton years.

So, Rev. Wright, the Michigan branch of the NAACP, and most people of Michigan want Hillary to win. So watch this, as May 6 approaches, Rev Wright’s comments and appearances will intensify. Obama will look bad, voters to loose trust, and Hillary will come out smelling like roses.

In addition, Rev Wright is making all of the church leaders and preachers of all RACES look really, really bad. Now that’s sad!!!!

Hey, Gov. Mike Easley…welcome to the team!!!

btw…REV WRIGHT DOES NOT REPRESENT THE BLACK CHURCH

Mike from Calgary, Canada   April 29th, 2008 11:37 am ET

Some people are dyslexic and have trouble distinguishing their left from their right, and distinguishing Obama's words from those of another person. Hillary says that when Obama speaks, it's just words – but when Reverend Wright speaks, it's not just words. I wish she could make up her mind , show some judgment, and make an informed decision – like when she voted to authorize the use of military force in Iraq …. oh that wasn't an informed decision ..she didn't bother to read the backgrounder and recommendations against the war. Neverless she has her priorities ie medicare, pharmacare education … oh sorry ..she squander the tax dollars that would have funded such priorities by diverting trillions of dollars to Iraq, at a cost of over 4,050 American lives and over 21,000 American casualties. Can't wait for her next 3AM call – probably from Bill saying he's working late with his staff at the (Oval) Office.

Well at least Hillary is a LIAR, I mean a mismatcher of her words with the truth or with the facts, … I mean says she's a FIGHTER. I think she just gets people's back up.

Obama is a team player, a coach and a leader, with good judgment. In the face of adversity, he show's an even temperment and good judgment. He has himself stated his priorities – and won't be diverted or distracted from pursuing them to pursue a fruitless war in Iraq.

Keep you eye on the ball Obama!

Mike

CW in DC   April 29th, 2008 11:37 am ET

Jaymes Spiekerman said: "Hmm… I guess my math is bad, because that is still THREE (3) superdelegates for Hillary and TWO (2) superdelegates for Barack in KY. yea, way to go Barack…"
_________________________________________________

No dude your math is just fine. Just like it's SIX…count 'em…1…2…3…4..5…6.. SDs to Hillary's TWO in NC.

What's your point?

Colli   April 29th, 2008 11:37 am ET

i am not going to prescribe to cnn anymore. this is so wrong. why not replace the headline regarding hillary's endoresement with this. this came after….nobody is supposed to know about it? in any event, cnn has one less viewer because of the games they play

DB   April 29th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Why doesn't CNN report the 2.3 billion earmark Clinton has requested for 2009!?!?!? That's 3 times the amount any Senator has received. I wonder if the Clinton News Network will report it?? Probably not, the story was out yesterday and CNN would rather cover Rev. Wright.

truthurts   April 29th, 2008 11:36 am ET

anyone hear about the 2.3 Billion in earmarks for 2009 Hillary has proposed for NY? 3 times as much as the next senator?

I think she just announced her concession….she is getting ready for that 3rd NY term as Senator

Jason   April 29th, 2008 11:36 am ET

How did Hillary win? Name recognition. She NEVER improved her poll numbers. She's just a very weak candidate. Despite the fact that Obama didn't lunch kitchen sink strategy on her, yet she kept on losing grounds.

What will happen when Republican attack machines come in full force? She'll simply fade away.

marylee wagerman atlanta,ga   April 29th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Jack Cafferty could you please run her over already with your flatbed truck?

justobserve   April 29th, 2008 11:36 am ET

It is unbelievable that Judge Munoz in LA court who should have gone ahead with the case of Peter Paul vs Clintons but delayed it until after the election. Not only that, the judge took the opportunity, while making the surprise ruling, to publicly ask Hillary defense lawyer David Kendall to “say hello to his ( Judge Munoz”) friend Bill”! Wow! The Clintons' machine even has muscles in the court!

joann   April 29th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Oh I'm sorry again I entered a Pro Obama – Reverand Wright blog. I'll leave – Go Hillary

Observer   April 29th, 2008 11:36 am ET

Why America should vote for Obama:
1 – He is very smart
2 – He is good looking
3 – His polictics is different
4 – He is a living example of what America can be if only they move away from GOP kind od politics
5 – America wil regain back the respect in the world
6 – He has 2 very young kids (Remeber Kennedy?)
7 – He is his own person. No special interests and coerced alliances like Clinton or McCain
8 – His supporters back him becasue they beleive in him, not because of past alliances and or favors.
9 – He is genuine. What you see is what you get.
10 – He will be the president. Who doesnt want supporting the winning team?

Shelby   April 29th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Just keep rolling them out Barack, Hillary knows she cant catch up in delegates, so you just keep running your race dont let her bring you down to gutter with her and her hubby. BTW, do you think Bill is upset because he now realizes the country may have the first "REAL" Black President? Oh, how he loved that title, too bad 92% of AA's cant stand you any longer!

OBAMA 08′

Matt   April 29th, 2008 11:35 am ET

Yes We Can Obama 08

The American People   April 29th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Go Obama, keep to the high road… the Clintons are trying to pull you down, just ignore them they will be gone by June.

John   April 29th, 2008 11:34 am ET

It’s a shame that Ben Chandler is unaware of what is going on in this campaign. Otherwise he would not support a divisive candidate who is hypocrite that wants others to play by his rules, but believes he plays above the rules. Doesn't this sound allot like old Washington politics??????

Maybe Mr. Obama should go back and rethink his campaign slogan.

mark   April 29th, 2008 11:34 am ET

What an idiot – to come out and make a decision when Obama's numbers are dropping and this Reverand thing – he's just a jerk. The more negative ratings Obama gets the more these people want him running our country. Non educated!!

Kathleen   April 29th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Thank You Rep. Chandler for having the confidence in Obama like I do. He WILL UNITE THIS COUNTRY and be an excellent strong leader which this country lacks. By the way, I am white and 62 yrs old – just wanted to let Cha Ching know who stated most people pushing Obama are 18 and clueless. Young people know we need strong new leadership other than the norm and I am with them 100%.

Billy from Florida   April 29th, 2008 11:33 am ET

It's not going to matter how many deligates Obama gets, the
democrats are never going to put him as the nominee. He will
loose to McCain and the democrats know it.

Obama has too much baggage, and there is more going to come
out. Obama didn't hang Rev Wright out to dry, but Wright sure turned
Obama out to dry, and he has ruined Obama's chances of ever
becoming President. Obama tried to be a gentleman and not say
that Rev. Wright is a nut case, but look where it got him.Obama
should have denounced the anti american Pig.

Tom   April 29th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Clinton and CNN is going to lose the Demoncratic primary because of the negative against Obama this sad they are worry about Rev Jermiah Wright instead of American people are struggling everyday, the media are some lazy gossip reporters who sit in front of the camera and talking about a great leader who trying to bring this country together I commend Obama because he is a fighter for all of American people.

Obama Kool-Aid Drinker   April 29th, 2008 11:32 am ET

All aboard the Obama Express. Next stop: 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW.

Herman LA, CA   April 29th, 2008 11:32 am ET

Hallelujah
Obama 08

Hallelujah
Obama 08

Hallelujah
Obama 08

Hallelujah
Obama 08

YES WE CAN!!!

Mario O'dwyer   April 29th, 2008 11:32 am ET

NO NEED TO BE HOSTILE DEMOCRATS AND INDEPENDENTS AND YES SOME REPUBLICANS…..WE ARE ALL ONE PEOPLE. HE MADE HIS CHOICE NOW LETS FOCUS ON WHOEVER OUR DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE IS SOLVING ISSUES> WE NEED TO HAVE EACH OTHERS BACK WHETHER CLINTON OR OBAMA…..WE NEED TO LIFT THE WINNER UP NOT PUT THEM DOWN. LET THE PEOPLE SPEAK AND THEN LETS CONCEDE AND JOIN TOGETHER IF OUR PREFERRED PERSON LOSES.

Thinking   April 29th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Hillary will not let the nomination go without a fight, not without at least one more offending low remark. That's who Hillary is.

I think that Barack will be the next president and will do a very good job. If he's able to convert his words into deeds, the world will be a much better place.

Barack obama deserves to be next president of the United States of America.

MD in CT   April 29th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Any Democrat can win in November because of the lousy economy. We need a leader who can unite the country for what needs to be done after the election. To do that we need a leader who is honest and trustworthy.

We need to know whether it is Clinton or Obama who truly has the most legitimate elected delegates.

It is time for the DNC to tell us specifically why it is refusing to seat Michigan. Give all the details supporting that decision. Then we need Michigan to specifically refute the DNC position and defend Michigan's position, i.e., that the state is being treated unfairly and unjustly.

Clinton says that she should be allowed to include the Michigan vote to
show that she is ahead in the popular vote. The voters need to know her justification for this or the reasons her claim is invalid. Did the candidates sign something indicating they would not have their names on the ballot in Michigan? We need information from the many other candidates that were still running at that time. We need Edwards to specifically respond if we are to believe that he still should be given some credibility and say in the Democratic nomination and policy.

Are there any statesmen left in the Democratic Partly or is it just filled with the politically hacks who can't afford to be Republicans?

Stop dancing and start talking.

Freebird   April 29th, 2008 11:31 am ET

We shall see if Chandler helps Obama in Kentucky. He lost to a republican in the 2003 Governors race, thus being the first democratic nominee to lose to a republican in a Kentucky Governors race since 1968.

I really doubt it will help other than in Louisville. Kentucky will vote overwhelming for Hillary Clinton. Wait and watch.

Eric-PA   April 29th, 2008 11:31 am ET

Another brainwashed fool.

Michigan 4 OBAMA!   April 29th, 2008 11:31 am ET

David….per your comment…."18 years old and clueless, republicans, or smoking something…:

I am a white woman in my 50's, was Republican but changed to Democrat for Barack, and don't smoke anything. I am educated, Catholic, and from Michigan.

The only way to take this country in a new direction is with Obama. This country has seen enough of the Clinton's, she will only bring more of the same, she'll say and do whatever she has to in order to try and win the nominamtion but won't do a thing for us if she were to make it to the White House.

BOO HILLARY

GO OBAMA!

Al   April 29th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Cheryl – Hillary's in the lead? What the hell are smoking?

Matt   April 29th, 2008 11:30 am ET

Welcome to the winning side!

mitch from ark.   April 29th, 2008 11:30 am ET

yyaaaaayy!!!!another smart man.we want our nation back!obama '08

Spectacles   April 29th, 2008 11:30 am ET

time to stop letting fears of republicans tactics determine our candidataes, our support and our life.

fear of republican fear mongering is doing just what they intend. get the dems to back down before we even start.

stupid letting them run the show, its time to stand up to the negative ads and run them down.

valtx   April 29th, 2008 11:29 am ET

If I didn't log on to CNN.com on a regular basis, I wouldn't know that Obama picked up two superdelegates in the last two days. All of the TV air time has gone to Wright and Hillary's new endorsement by NC Gov.

Please, give Obama his POSITIVE coverage !!

Jether J.   April 29th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Fantastic! Go Obama '08. I'll be voting on May 6th in Charlotte, North Carolina and I am so excited. I do not have too much againt Hillary Clinton but her 'Fighter' tactics have not gotten us any closer to universal health care and that gax tax idea is stupid and I'm not a Wall Street Analyst to know that!

Blake   April 29th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Julie,

I do not understand why your comment about climate change has anything to do with this blog. In any case however, it is a bit mute point to say in one particular year the average temperature for your local community has anything to do with climate change. It is pretty well set in as a fact that Global temperatures and climate change is occuring. One can not draw a conclusion from one small sample with a big variable and call it a sientific process.

Thanks

The Corp   April 29th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Just another gutless, white guilt laden liberal.

Tangie   April 29th, 2008 11:28 am ET

ANOTHER $50.00 GOES TOWARDS OBAMA 08

YES WE CAN!!!!

Yes we can!   April 29th, 2008 11:28 am ET

I'm 37 year old african american female who was a Huckabee supporter!….Yes I said it because I never heard of Obama and I was drawn to Huckabee for moral & spiritual reasons….something happened….Obama won Iowa with only 4% black people voting…as i began to follow him, I saw more white people in his rallies, on the floor, in the bleachers, on the ground and I saw how we were like crabs tearing pulling this man back into the barrell. It wasn't the african amercians voting or rooting for him, it was the white people. If they believed in Obama than what was wrong with us. The clintons played on that using the 90s to manipulate people that he was and will always be the first black president and reminding us of how good he was to the black people….no one was ready for this…hillary was suppose to have this locked up in January and definitely on 2/4/08…all these tatics to stop this movement are clearly showing discrimination. When Obama won 11 straight victories, if it was anyone else he would have been thrown off the train. The people was speaking then and they are speaking now. You take this away from the people you take away the right the vote.

Diing   April 29th, 2008 11:28 am ET

One super delegate a day for IL Sen. will keep the Clintons away!. Thanks congressman.

Jason   April 29th, 2008 11:28 am ET

If Hillary is the stronger candidate, why is it that she had never added +1 to her poll numbers 2 weeks before any primary so far? Instead, she'll be struggling to preserve her shrinking polls numbers.

How does that make her strong? She's infact the weakest of all the candidates so far.
She's just lucky for name recognition.

frank   April 29th, 2008 11:28 am ET

Cha Ching,which chance, why republican are not attacking her yet? ,we should not make the mistake of giving her the nomination,if we do we have given john the election before the vote,the Ap poll was of no use,her momentum will end this may watch out don't be deceived and be wise join the wisdom team,team of academicians who know what is wright and wrong don't join the team of lies,OBAMA Man after God heart.

indy dem   April 29th, 2008 11:27 am ET

all hillary's first lady experience adds up to real experience?

"I was in the room when big decsisions were made. So it's like I almost, you know, sort made a big decision myself." People believe this stuff?

eye dee clare   April 29th, 2008 11:27 am ET

People, just remember that CNN, MSNBC, and FOX news are people too. There judgement is clouded. When Barack, Billary, and Johnny-come-late-to-the-party come in your towns, show up and listen to the issues. Not the dirty politics.

Lin Lo   April 29th, 2008 11:27 am ET

Cheryl, you are delusional. Hillary is not winning. And no one cares about Gov. Easley. He is on his way out and is NOT popular in NC. Also, ease up on the caps and follow a little blog ettiquette please!

THE REAL CHERYL FOR HILLARY!   April 29th, 2008 11:27 am ET

……………………………………NEWS FLASH…………………………………………………

LATEST POLL SHOWS HILLARY MORE ABLE TO BEAT McCAIN THAN OBAMA!!!!!!!!

RISE HILLARY RISE!!!!!!!!

Billy J Austin,TX   April 29th, 2008 11:27 am ET

Well Emeka, if she does drop out, I will vote for Obama. Although that means McCain will be in office. Or if Obama squeaks in, he will do damage to the democrats and african-americans image as his do nothing (or worse) presidency resembles Carters. Do I want that to happen out of spite? Heck No! I am happy as a clam at the prospect of a sane democratically controlled government. But this guy is not ready to be the worlds TOP executive. Hillary is our best bet. But I WILL be filled with hope, if Obama wins. Hoping he doesn't blow it for the Dems …..

DeeNC   April 29th, 2008 11:27 am ET

it is down irght comical that Clinton supporters ALWAYS say that Obama uses the race card, when he has clearly said on numerous occasions that he does not view his race as a factor. In fact it the Clinton campaign who has made race front and center recently. Her very argument of his electibility based on the fact he is not winning enogh of the white -blue collar americans, reeks of racist overtones. it implies that he is incapable of getting there votes. There is a good percentage of the american people who will not vote for Obama solelt because of his skin color, these people will not admit to that but it shows in polling and more importantly in their voting ( how many people will really admit to be a racist) I will say this, how can Clinton make the statement that she is more electable than Obama when she cannot even beat him in a majority of states. she not even close. Yes this 2008 but it appears race and racism will play a significant role in the election and that will be truly sad.

While you dems call each other names   April 29th, 2008 11:27 am ET

Us Ron Paul supporters will invest in Gold, Silver, and Oil over the next 6 years and make more money than you can ever dream, because we warned you about all of this and you chose to fight with each other…

Phil From VA   April 29th, 2008 11:26 am ET

Cheryl, no need to yell. Did you know capital letters mean yelling?

Pam   April 29th, 2008 11:26 am ET

To A Voter…you're complaining about super delegates in WV endorsing Obama, saying they're going against the certain will of the voters in that state. Do you have a problem with the governor of North Carolina endorsing Clinton against the certain will of the voters in that state? I'm guessing you don't. Doesn't surprise me…most Hillary supporters are hypocrites, just like she is.

Small Minded   April 29th, 2008 11:26 am ET

CAPS DON'T WORK HILLARY SUPPORTERS> Your arguement still sucks and now you look even more immature

Peg   April 29th, 2008 11:26 am ET

SUPERS! Keep it comin'!!!!! A little faster would be nice!!

Gotta get this guy over the edge and stop the demonization the Republicans and Hillary are instigating against, what will be, the greatest President of the United States of America.

GO OBAMA!!!!!!

Matthew, Philadelphia, PA   April 29th, 2008 11:26 am ET

Hillary will win Kentucky by at least 15%. Chandler will look like a fool.

Kay   April 29th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Thank you for your support…Let's keep em coming.

OBAMA 2008

Small Minded   April 29th, 2008 11:25 am ET

the ignornace and arrogance of HC supporters amazies me. You just can't win on issues or with REAL supporters, so you bleed to death the true leaders. Typical American politics…..America is finished…owned by corporations

THE REAL CHERYL FOR HILLARY!   April 29th, 2008 11:25 am ET

WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND OBAMA!!!!!!!!

IT DOESN'T MATTER WHO ENDORSES NOW!!!!!!!!

YOU ARE A TRAITOR TO THE PEOPLE AND YOUR PASTOR!!!!

THIS IS WHY HE IS TAKING YOU DOWN WITH HIM WHERE YOU BELONG!!!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!!!

David, Kentucky   April 29th, 2008 11:24 am ET

Rep. Chandler…..thank you for your endorsement and welcome to the winning team.

Dave & Susan Suttle
Paducah, KY

lol   April 29th, 2008 11:24 am ET

obama's campaign is sinking fast, it does not matter how many super delegates he pulls out, because small town america the one's he can't relate to, are outraged that he can be a member of a racist church for over 2 decades. the la times is reporting he was laundering money for a law firm, not to mention rezko, domestic terrorist ayers, auchi, and his wife's comments he will never beat mccain. if the superdelegates can't see that, they deserve 4 more years of the republicans.

don   April 29th, 2008 11:24 am ET

I hear the DNC has worked out a deal with the Barack campaign to help fund the general election. they made no such offer to the Clinton campaign. Does the DNC know more about who their candidate will be in the fall than we do?

D Taliga   April 29th, 2008 11:24 am ET

It iis time all american stop the currpted lady rodham,and just beacuse of elaction she say clinton.it time American to think she sold your kids to die in Iraq just beacuse it was popular.
All she do it is not here brain it is Clinton.It is time to think she get all mony from whom currept her and pay for her the lobbyist she will serve them not the American people.thank Sentor for dingnity.

Brian   April 29th, 2008 11:24 am ET

Hillary Clinton continues to create her own reality on the campaign trail (i.e. LIE). I don't care what the media says as they continue to sell ad time by billing this as thought it's still a legitimate "contest." And her delusional supporters understand the math even less. She cannot win the nomination, which means all she continues to do is derail the party's chances in November.

This should have been over a month ago. Clinton, you're absolutely pathetic!

Ken, LA California   April 29th, 2008 11:24 am ET

We are headed for the end game here, we need to know how we will Handle Hillary supporters, we need them on our side in November.

Bob in Des Moines   April 29th, 2008 11:23 am ET

Shame on those of you who have abandoned the Clintons after all of the work they have done for us and our country. Obama is playing on people's hopes are you are just too blind to see it.

Bill Clinton WAS the change candidate when he was elected and he delivered.

YOU are the ones who have split our party and handed the presidency to McCain. Obama is not strong enough to lead our country – this is why he is hiding from another debate with Hillary. Do you think he can hide from the Republicans, or the World? The presidency is not being the house speaker.

THE REAL CHERYL FOR HILLARY!   April 29th, 2008 11:23 am ET

BOY THE ENDORSEMENT BY THE N.C. GOVERNOR HAS PISSED A LOT OF OBAMA'S PEEPS OFF!!!

THIS IS IT! THE PEOPLE ARE IN DECISION MODE NOW AND THEY KNOW WHO CAN DELIVER!!!!!!!!

YOU CAN SAY ALL YOUR NASTY THINGS AND TRY TO MAKE HILLARY LOOK BAD BUT IT IS NO LONGER WORKING!!!!!!

OBAMA;S LIES AND ELITEST ATTITUDE HAVE DOOMED HIM!

I SAY HOORAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HILLARY IS A LONG DISTANCE RUNNER AND IS IN THE LEAD!

RISE HILLARY RISE! IN THE WORDS OF MAYA ANGELOU!!!!!!!!!!

IHH   April 29th, 2008 11:23 am ET

Cha Ching can kiss mine. That skank won't win crap. The only funny math is on the part of her delusional big a–. Go OBAMA. Go to HOOTERS with Bill wretch

Jim Davis   April 29th, 2008 11:22 am ET

(C)linton (N)ews (N)etwork….Now why don't you re-announce Hillerys endorsement 2 or 3 more times so you can take all of Obamas Endorsements of your news section as you did yesterday. Or perhaps you could be an actually source of news and mention the trial going on in Ca., or who organized the Rev's trip to the press club. My only question is why don't you just come out and endorse everyones favorite liar Hillery….

Susan / PA   April 29th, 2008 11:22 am ET

Congrats to all the Obama supporters..myself included..Supers will keep trickling in………

Did you all know that it was a Hillary supporter that arranged the press club meeting yesterday with Rev. Wright?

Just starting to hit the news wires now.

She ( the supporter) probably also arranged the questions too… She was sitting right next to the Rev. at the table….I was wondering who he was looking at and smiling to after each flippant answer… hmmmmmmm does make one wonder.

Cnn post this..what do you have to lose…………..bet you wont though.

POINT   April 29th, 2008 11:22 am ET

Who is ready to start betting??

Will Billy goes down in flames fighting a loosing battle or bow out gracefully??

Does she really have to sling all this mud just to prove she can be a man?? ( I am not being sexist..but I have seem this time and time again where woman in power play really nasty to prove a point)

Emeka, Florida   April 29th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Some people are truly delusional. The democratic nomination contest is a race for pledged and superdelegates. Obama has already won the pledged delegates. Clinton's only hope was among the Superdelegates, with an uphill task to persuade them if and only if she could narrow the gap in pledges delegate, and it appears Obama is keeping pace or even getting more Supers since PA.

Its either some people do not know how to do their math right or have forgotten elementary algebra entirely. This is a situation to ably you arithmetic skills people. Hillary cannot win. The earlier she realizes this and joins ranks with the DNC, the better for the party.

The only logical rational for Hillary's continued participation in this race is to increase her chances of paying off her campaign debt. Apart from this people, it is a no brainer. She'll drop out sooner or later. Even CNN knows this.

SS   April 29th, 2008 11:21 am ET

W007! W007! AWESOME!!! Way to go SUPERDEL!

Whatever   April 29th, 2008 11:20 am ET

Welcome aboard the sinkinking USS Obama, Mr Chandler. Hope you brought your life preserver.

Allen   April 29th, 2008 11:20 am ET

Lets see, if you look further down the political ticker, Obama picked up another delegate from New Mexico. so that makes two for Obama compared to one for HIllary in the past few days. Wow, that cuts into Hillary's main base with the delegate count. SHe is now less than 20 super delegates ahead of Obama. Compared to what 50 a few months back. And Hillary supporters have the audacity to tell Obama people that they are robots. Well, NEWS FLASH the people who are voting for Obama are the Future leaders and are EDUCATED compared to Hillary Supporters who work in FACTORIES and ARE UNEDUCATED, meaning that they have no COLLEGE EDUCATION. They also live on Welfare. So, who is really living in the past? Don't be afraid of change. If the country didn't change, then we would still be living under English rule. People in that time took a huge step into the future. Now we are afraid to do the same thing. THAT IS SAD. Also for the Hillary supporters who would vote for McShame. Why are you willing to have another Bush term instead of swallong your pride and supporting your Democratic party. Sounds like Hillary supporters are the real losers. CNN PLEASE POST THIS REMARK

Tejano   April 29th, 2008 11:20 am ET

Making it short and sweet. Barak can"t' win and Hillary can"t either.
That means McCain will be our next president.

This is a good thing folks. He is after all a Moderate Democrat.

KIRBY   April 29th, 2008 11:20 am ET

VOTE FOR OBAMA, HE'S AMERICA HOPE
CHANGE WILL COME SOON

Phoenician   April 29th, 2008 11:20 am ET

HILLARY'S GAS "PLAN" WILL BE THE END OF HER. Not only she is acting like a republican, she is as stupid as McSame. The tax cut on gas would only reduce the price by a few cents. HRC, McSame are both members of the Lunacy Club.

manfreddy   April 29th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Any of you read how many people connected to the Clinton's that went against them have perished? Go to YouTube and read all about it. Still wondering what happened to Vince Foster and Ron Brown, just to name a few out of at least 60 people. I will puke if they get into our White House. Barack is our God send! Wake up all of you numbskills.

CW in DC   April 29th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Let me guess Clintonites – we're back to endorsements not mattering anymore when it mattered that Gov. Easley endorsed Clinton?

What's it going to be?

Mauri   April 29th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Come on folks — look first at Senator Obama's dismal record of being a uniter, and the first place to start is right in his own back yard. Whether it be his pastor, or the constituency he called "bitter," seems like everything he touches is controversial and divisive. We surely can't stand another eight years of that brand of governing.

Ade   April 29th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Americans will begin to see the truth with recent events and ones yet to unfold. You cannot run for the presidency of the United States of America and willingly expose your sentiments about America. Your close relations like your wife and Pastor especially when they cannot just keep their mouth shut, do it for you. What you do is PLAY POLITICS. Even though that is not the theme of your campaign.
Also you can HOPE and think that will CHANGE the discussion at hand.GOD BLESS AMERICA

Jay   April 29th, 2008 11:18 am ET

She will still win this state.

JR   April 29th, 2008 11:18 am ET

I'm sorry Jack! BUT, I'm voting for Obama. Not because he's black. No to the contrary, I'm voting for him because he will change washington. The people voting for clinton are using the same old politics to get her elected. They are proving this by the way they campaign, that business will be the same if Clinton is elected. So, all these people that refuse to open their eyes to the truth will be the ones to blame when clinton is elected and politics are the same in Washington!

Adam, KY   April 29th, 2008 11:18 am ET

I voted for you Mr. Chandler but I will never do that again. You just lost my vote forever. You should have wait three more weeks and go with the people you claim to represent.

Hillary 08!!!

eye dee clare   April 29th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Thank you Kentucky! You want change and so do I. Don't listen to all the negative ads. OBAMA is the only candidate talking about the issues. This is the reason why he is going to be our Next President. The next remaining primaries will prove it. OBAMA, thank you for sticking to the issues. Even after all this negative publicity you are still my number one choice. When I see Billary and Johnny-come-lately, with their negative politics, It makes me sick to the stomach. We need the change. Gas is at it's record high, food prices has gone up, and houses are foreclosing everyday. We can not afford to let the negative politics cloud our judgement. Billary and Johnny-come-lately will do nothing for us Americans that are suffering.

annie   April 29th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Where in the world is Chandler's brain? Did obama bin lyin make him drink kool-aid? KY is a great state and people there are the main stream of America just like OH, IN, MI, etc. People of KY unite when this idiot Chandler runs for re-election remember what a traitor he really is.

Cha Ching!   April 29th, 2008 11:18 am ET

david April 29th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Hillary will win Kentucky by a landslide. These guys will have to switch to her.

I'm convinced that the people pushing Obama on this webite are either 18 years old and clueless, republicans, or smoking something.
Everyone else can see that Hillary is not only the best qualified for the job, but she is the only one that has a chance of beating McCain in Nov.

In the words of Keith Obermann, you sir, would be wrong. I am 40 years old, I don't smoke, I'm a lifelong democrat, I have ALL my faculties and as a former Iraq vet, I wouldn't vote for Hillary if a vote was a bottle of water she offered me in the desert and I was dying of thirst. When she lied about the Bosnia sniper fire incident, I lost all respect for her, This is from someone who has been shot at in another country FOR REAL. so stop the brainless ignorance and face the facts, SHE WILL NEVER CATCH UP TO OBAMA. Fuzzy math, pie in the sky debates, all that won't change voters mind, The Supers are seeing it right now, for every one Hillarity gets, one goes for Obama, sometimes more in the same day or week. Get a clue yourself.

Veteran for Obama and REAL CHANGE.

DELMARVA   April 29th, 2008 11:18 am ET

David said:

Democrats lets agree that whom ever wins the nomination will have full party support. O.K. ? Coming from a Obama supporter. One can't win without the other….. Agreed?

Agreed (from another Obama supporter). Whoever loses MUST suck it up and help heal the party. We CANNOT have John McCain in the White House.

Billy J Austin,TX   April 29th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Well, chalk up another bandwagon, I am more liberal than you, endorsement. I hope we can get a centrist in office, so we can get stuff done… now hmmmm… who would THAT be. Who would you NOT see lounging around on a beach talking on a cell phone sipping mai tais's? Who would you NOT see allowing a friend, no matter how close, get away with outlandish statements like American whites created AIDS to kill blacks. And when they themselves make outlandish claims (like sniper fire) who stands up and eats crow, the way you are supposed to.

She ain't perfect, but at least she will be at work, and working for EVERYBODY, not just the liberal effete.

President Obama   April 29th, 2008 11:17 am ET

thank you Rep.Chandler for keeping the truth alive amidst all this attempt to cloud the real issue which is that the 'tides have NOT turned"; that Barack is continuing to get the backing of key people because he is going to be the nominee. Finally there will be a President that we can believe in–that the next generation can look up to.

Julie.   April 29th, 2008 11:17 am ET

SORRY, I thought it was my computer.DO you know We still have snow on the ground here and more on the way. Please cnn no far left tree huggers, I need to feed my family!

sheryl   April 29th, 2008 11:17 am ET

David nice try I donot agreed, we all know you are a Clinton supporter!!!!!

Thank you Mr. Ben Chandler

Ross   April 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

As a member of Chandler's congressional district, this gives me one more reason to like him (and there are many good reasons). He is a man of integrity who is wildly popular in Central and Eastern Kentucky. Welcome aboard the train, Ben. Obama Express '08!! Gov. Beshear will join the party soon.

Priscilla for Obama   April 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Rep. Chandler, Good Job!

Barak Obama for President – Yes We Can!!!

Paul   April 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

I think Mr. Wright is on the republican pay role

California Voter   April 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Apparently, he has not been listening to the news.

GO HILLARY

Chief lagosboy, NJ   April 29th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Yes!, another great endorsement from another great American. Sir, I thank you and the American public thanks you! Sir, you are truly a great American! This prolonged race is devastating to the party and tearing the party apart. Welcome aboard the winning team……we are almost to the mountain top!

Our President Obama 08′ & 12′

Jason   April 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Countdown:
35 days to end the race,
114 more Super delegates to clinch the nomination.
Obama '08

M.S. Indiana   April 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

david get a clue yourself, HC says people should vote and support like they want to.. for the best of the country

Dont be so sour, your lady is still leading the super delegates count… and she is pumping money out of her rich friends, so don't be afraid be happy

Paul   April 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Welcome Sire, yet another smart guy. Thanks you didnot get distracted by the media flap

SueB   April 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Thank you Rep. Chandler!!! Go Obama!!!

frank   April 29th, 2008 11:15 am ET

People who are wise don't talk too much,the act according to wisdom,Hillary claimed to be tough ,she not tough as she claim,when she see fire she will cry like a woman.Obama is a wise man with great wisdom,he knowns when to act and when not to act that's the quality of a good leader, that can make a change.Hillary talk too much i knew their types when the 3.am phone rings she will be sleeping,because she has review her secret to the world,so the knew the time the will attack.Tell her wise leader don't talk to much,the speak little and action speaks the rest.

God Bless you and your family for you wonderful endorsement,we need people with wisdom like you.
We will overcome wright, is just a former pastor.

Sharon Minnesota   April 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Couldn't wait huh. We'll see how the people of his state vote. I'm guessing a lot like New Mexico where Mr. Richardson abandoned his constituents.

DELMARVA   April 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Welcome aboard the USS OBAMA. There's always room for one more.

ROB HUNTER   April 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Hey "BUBBA", if you want anyone to take your post seriously you might want to consider changing your Blog Handle.

Jack Walden   April 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

No, we dont want another Bush. Hillary is like Bush. Arrogant, pig-headed, dellusional, never can see the writing on the wall and where loyality instead of competence is the driver. Heck..look at the incompetence of her campaign run by her loyalists.

Jaymes Spiekerman   April 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Hmm… I guess my math is bad, because that is still THREE (3) superdelegates for Hillary and TWO (2) superdelegates for Barack in KY. yea, way to go Barack…

Hillary is the one!

Hillary 08

Liz, Buffalo NY   April 29th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Way to go. If it was anyone else other than Billary they would have given up by now.
Do the math; why would she want Florida and Michigan, where Obama wasn't even on the ballot to count? It's the only way to steal the nomination? And she warns us about the Republicans??? Anything she's dished out so far, is worse than even MCcain has done.

Obama/Richardson '08

Obama? No!   April 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

A loser is supporting another loser!

All losers will fail eventually for sure!

No Obama! Anyone but Obama!

Benjamin from Wyoming   April 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Thanks Rep. Chandler for supporting Barack Obama. The wise ones are going toward Obama. Hillary screams and shouts that she is the choice of experience and solutions but unfortunately her history is filled with a ton of baggage and lies. Do we need a tough talking liar in the White House. Thank you NO.

tren   April 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

A superdelegate a day? Pretty good pace for Obama. At this rate he'll wrap up the nomination in no time.

Mike   April 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

To Hooray For Hillary!!!,

I agree with you, let the "so-called" Rev. keep on talking, he will single handedly cause NObamas campaign to tank.

Keep preaching, keep talking, keep on blah, blah, blahing…

What an idiot!!!!

Go Hillary!!!!

ky   April 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Hey Sophia anytime would I rather have Obama answer any questions that has to do with the US than Hillary Clinton. At least he doesn't lie, mis-speak or try to get around the subject. You might not like the answers he gives but at least he gives answers and doesn't ever back away from controversy unlike Hillary who ducks it every chance she has and again she has good practice since she had to duck under sniper fire that never existed. Ducking is what she is good at.

Demhypocrisy   April 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Another hypocritical SD. His state will go to Clinton by a landslide and he will contradict the people. Just like Kerry, Kennedy, Gov. of OK, All the CA SDs, etc. etc.

noble   April 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

GOD BLESS YOU REP. Ben Chandler .
MAY HE KEEP YOU IN GOOD HEALTH, EXTEND YOUR DAYS ON THIS EARTH AND BLESS YOUR FAMILY AS WELL.
AMEN.

Prism   April 29th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Why are you guys delusionally supporting Obama? He doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell of winning in November.

Support the democrat that can win…..HILLARY.

GO DEMS. GO INDIANA. GO KENTUCKY. GO PUERTO RICO. GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paul   April 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Hillary 08

She gets it!!

Obama can take more mentoring from Mr Wright for his next comic lol

Cheryl   April 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

To All Super Delegates! : This is very disturbing news!

In the landmark civil fraud case against Bill Clinton in Los Angeles, where the former President is charged with defrauding a Hollywood dot com millionaire to help Hillary Clinton obtain more than $1.2 million from him for her 2000 Senate campaign, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Aurelio Munoz ruled on Friday, April 25 that Hillary Clinton would not be required to testify in a sworn deposition as a material witness in the case until AFTER the November election!

Montana is Obama Country   April 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Guess he knows his ABC's too.

""Anybody But Clinton..""

james colin   April 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

That is what I thought!! That is what I thought about this man! He is civilized and knows that this Hillary fanned Wright stuff is not gonna help America. Indeed it does not help America when a Hillary supporter invites Rev J Wright to a gathering with hidden motives of derailing the efforts of the charismatic and intellectual Sen Obama.

Obama 2008!! No matter what transcedental mathematics Billary use.

Julie.   April 29th, 2008 11:12 am ET

I wonder how much Obama paid him, the usual 19,000 I would guess!

Obama also said he would give the DNC ,BIG money . At least hes upfront with it , but its still crooked.

Obama wants nancy Pelosi for VP, GOD SAVE US ALL!!

Being from the north, next winter i'll have to burn my furniture to keep warm while Obama and Pelosi sip wine by the fireplace.

I think i'll be sick now!!!!!

Susan MO   April 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Wrong move.

Obama lacks experience.

mike   April 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

As a 33 year old independent, small business owner from NJ who is not smoking anything, I can say congrats to Obama for picking up yet another superdelegate. The thought of Clinton, that phony, morally bankrupt, dishonest harpy in the Oval Office makes me feel literally ill.

Julie.   April 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

I wonder how much Obama paid him, the usual 19,000 I would guess!

Obama also said he would give the DNC ,BIG money . At least hes upfront with it , but its still crooked.

Obama wants nancy Pelosi for VP, GOD SAVE US ALL!!

Being from the north, next winter i'll have to burn my furniture to keep warm while Obama and Pelosi sip wine by the fireplace.

I think i'll be sick now!!!!!

Susan MO   April 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Wrong move.

Obama lacks experience.

The Patriot   April 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Way to go! Embrace change we could believe in!!!

rehoboth ng   April 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

From the latest infomation I believe the endorsement of Hillary by the Gov will have little or no impact on how the voters will cast their votes on May,6th North Carolina is a done deal for Obama.Hillary cannot simply close the gap. As for the two superdelegates who have endorsed Obama in Kentucky
it is simply an indication Obama is gradually inching towards the final nomination even before the day of Democratic Party"s convention.

Quagmire   April 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Ohhh righ!!!! (Giggity)

Yes for Obama   April 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

applaud Mr. Chandler's integrity for making his views known. I was highly offended by Evan Bayh's efforts in Indiana to prevent newly elected Democrats who back Obama to declare their endorsements prior to the Indiana primary. He suggested that if they came out for Obama before the voters had a chance to express their opinions, they might offend some of their "friends" (hint, hint, he and his cronies might not support them for re-election). If letting the people decide without undue influence is so important to the Clinton campaign, why did Bayh declare his allegiance. And why did the Governor of North Carolina come out for Clinton today? As usual, Clinton supporters will do whatever it takes to win, even if it's not the right thing to do.

WOW but Evan Bayh can voice his choice?? What a load of Crock!!

ROB HUNTER   April 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Way to go!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA 08 & 12

ju NC   April 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Good Chioce.
OBAMA 08

Getting tired of this   April 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Tally of net superdelegate gains from Feb 5 until today:

Obama: 89
Clinton: 9

There is no mistaking the calculated daily announcement of a super-delegate to Obama. He has them lined up and is announcing them in a way that is building a relentless inevitability to his campaign that Clinton can not shake with all her negativity, bombastic flat-bed-truck-debate-challenges, and related trash-talking.

Sylvia from Oslo Norway   April 29th, 2008 11:11 am ET

The Powers-To-Be in the Democratic Party may not like it, but not choosing Hillary Clinton looses the election.

Florida For Obama   April 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

If you haven't figured it out yet, Rev Wright is helping, not hurting. This "in your face" approach to certain people who can't get over the fact Obama is black is just what the doctor ordered.

Proof of this will surface in due time.

Obama is the man.

M.S. Indiana   April 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Welcome Sir, good to see a new face in this camp

Frank, the other problem is, the tax money they wanna get rid of, also helps pay for bridges and roads… and then who says they are not just going to raise the gas prices anyways ??

Think the better way is to deal with the high prices, we better look at different ways of getting around. Most likely it will never come down again, now that china have money to buy it like never before…

Montana is Obama Country   April 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Lets see..> that sure cuts down any delegates Hillary may have gotten in PA.. CAUSE a SUPER IS A SUPER…

And.. this is just Super…

Yes.. We.. Can…

Yes… We… Can…

Yes… we… Can…

And.. WE… WILL,,,,, in 2008

Indiana Voter   April 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Someone said lately that since there's no way for Clinton to win the delegates she needs, the only way she can get the nomination is to mentally make the superd's nervous, not with facts but with innuendo. Found out today that Rev. W was invited to the Press Club by a Clinton supporter – no surprise there.

I think the Clintons underestimate the intelligence of our electeds and our voters.

Supers are not falling for the spin – yay!!

Le troubadour   April 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Obama is an idea whose time has come. Change is the order.

Yes we can

Obama 08

PS: donate to Obama

Tx4HILLARY   April 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

I'm just another delusional, typical, bitter woman for Hillary.

Who's really being negative in this campaign?

Hillary clearly has the momentum and is racking up support in red states that are very much needed in the fall.

Start look at the facts, and the numbers, people!

HILLARY 2008!

Alonzo Demetrius   April 29th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Obama will bring great division to our country besides the fact that he has no idea what he is doing. Why would anyone want him in our White House? Poor choice, but then, Hillary is no better because even though she is much smarter than Obama, she is mean-spirited and full of demonstrated hatreds.

Yes for Obama   April 29th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Well that is one more super that has a brain worth being in politics.

Unlike the NC endorsement that Hillary got that was involved in a

scandal not long ago.. Mark Penn.. who is still on her campaign,

among others who are way too devoted to her have some sort of past

I guess the scandalist stick together.. for a

CORRUPTED WASHINGTON!!

Democrat, NC   April 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Having seen Obama here in Chapel Hill, NC, I got even more excited about his campaign and I have hope now for America and the World. It is not just about talk, it is about personality.

Maurice Jr   April 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Aren't we all Democrats? Aren't we all after the same goal? A democrat in the white house? Reading some of the comments on this blog you would think Hillary Clinton is the second coming of the devil. I like Obama and I would support Obama if he were to get the nomination. But right now I am for Hillary Clinton. As a young African American male she speaks for me and I know she will provide solutions.

Obama supporters are down playing Hillary's endorsement by Governor Easley. If Obama had received that same endorsement you will not be saying what you now say. Double standards huh? I get turned off each day by the hate Obama supporters spew out. If this continues I might just sit this out.

Randy   April 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Obama volunteers let's get to work in the remaining states. GOTV!

Fight hard but fair
Randy
PDX

Wayne   April 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

The Supers are not swayed by Clintons arguments. Obama is our nominee. Clinton..go away so we can focus on McCain.

gerald strother   April 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

the obama express Obama to pick up another Super Delegate
Posted: 10:50 AM ET

Ben Chandler is backing Barack Obama.
WASHINGTON (CNN) – Barack Obama will be endorsed by Kentucky Rep. Ben Chandler Tuesday, three weeks before voters from his state head to the polls in this marathon march to the Democratic presidential nomination, an aide to the Illinois senator tells CNN.

The end for CLINTON IS COMEING

lady   April 29th, 2008 11:07 am ET

stupid hillary=no tax plan on gas pump= Minneapolis Bridge Collapse

hillary is sooooooooooooooo out of touch

David   April 29th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Democrats lets agree that whom ever wins the nomination will have full party support. O.K. ? Coming from a Obama supporter. One can't win without the other….. Agreed?

Scott   April 29th, 2008 11:06 am ET

This daily endorsement nonsense is insulting to the American people. If these people are supporting him let them declare it now instead of playing some silly news game.

Yes we can!   April 29th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Who says Obama is having problem with the "male white vote"….all of the white senators, governors, mayors, congressmen etc etc continue to support Obama……and they already gave Kentucky to Hillary….Kentucky part of me want you to experience the election mania that's going on, but part of me also want NC and IN to shut this thing down so Obama can unite us and concentrate on the general election….I was so excited when NJ voted. Although Hillary won the state, Obama won my county and I still have my two lawn signs up….Change is good, dont be afraid or allow anyone to tell you otherwise…..the 90's were o.k., but this is 2008 and the future is Now, Obama is the future our youth are the future…..there wont be a 3am phone call and if there is voicemail will get it because, Obama would have solved the crisis 3pm yesterday!………

checkpoint   April 29th, 2008 11:06 am ET

when GOD SAYS YES NO "CLINTON OR WRIGHT" CAN SAY NO!

A Voter   April 29th, 2008 11:06 am ET

In WV, two of our representatives endorsed Obama against the will of the people as we support Hillary almost 2:1.

We consider our long-serving Senator/Congressman to be retired.

Next election (and they are both running) we plan to vote for inexperienced newcomers.

Since that is what they have said is a better choice in their opinion.

Kentucky also supports Hillary.

So … I suggest that Kentucky voters vote, not for this man who has served and gained experience, but maybe for a flower shop operator, or an event planner… someone with no experience in government.

Obama 08   April 29th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Again, Obama is leading in pledged delegates. Case closed! Period! End of Story! Game over! Why prolong the inevitable?

Freddy   April 29th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Who cares. Obama can't win the GE any ways. We need someone with substance. Not just a mouth piece.

Obatala   April 29th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Yes we can, yes we can…………………
Mr. Chandler
I thank you on behalf of women, moms like me, and my daughter. Thank you for supporting honesty, democracy, true, and the values of the american people. thank you…………..
In life one always make choices, history will show you made the best choice for our country, our children and the world overall.

lies will not stop the truth, no matter how hard the clinton dynasty tries.

Obama 08

AMG   April 29th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Bad choice. Rep. Chandler, you just joined the looser's train.

Edna   April 29th, 2008 11:05 am ET

On the road again….thanks Rep. Chandler. Barack is the clear winner.

O8bama ! Yes We Can !

Hold your heads high Obama supporters, we are on a mission to take our country back.

Bubba   April 29th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Obama Obama Obama……the only time I hear Obama have an idea is after someone else proposes something. What is he going to do if he is elected and he has no one to run against and give him ideas?

Marc in DeKalb, IL   April 29th, 2008 11:05 am ET

Now all we need is for him to give a dramatic speech about how Obama is like Apollo Creed in Rocky I … and we've got a whole bunch of sensationalized B.S.

Fortunately, Obama hasn't had to sink to fictionalized comparisons. Good thing, too, because after this nomination and the Hillary "hype", we must be the laughing stock of the entire world.

Who wants to democratize if *THIS* is the result!?

I'm bitter, ABC in 2008 … (Anyone … but … CLINTON)

David Goldman for OBAMA   April 29th, 2008 11:05 am ET

WHAT IS THIS THE CLUB OF THE GOOD LOOKING?

AN OBSERVATION I JUST MADE, WITH THE HELP OF MY

HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. "I STOLE THEIR DISCOVERY".

THE OBAMA ENDORSERS 10X BETTER LOOKING.

Dan in CO   April 29th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Yarmuth's district = Louisville

Chandler's district = Lexington

Every little bit helps, especially the two largest cities!

yvonne   April 29th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Glad to have you aboard. welcome to the family.

joe   April 29th, 2008 11:04 am ET

welcome to the winner team.

Carl Dupont   April 29th, 2008 11:04 am ET

We are waiting for Governor Gov. Steve Beshear. Welcome Governor.
Obama 08

Hooray for Hillary!!!   April 29th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Barack can get all the endorsements he likes. His beloved uncle nutcase pastor will do Obama in – if not now, then in November.

I am so GLAD that the looney pastor is loving his 15 minutes of fame so much. He'll never shut up now :)

THANK YOU REVEREND WRIGHT and PLEASE KEEP PREACHING! You REALLY ARE doing God's work – you will save our country from Barack Obama, and I thank you!!!!

Natasha/Supporter of Democrats   April 29th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Clinton has 2 endorsements compared to 6 endorsement to Obama. I think Clinton supporters are delusional. She still will not carry that state, so get over it. She barely has IN.

It's Obama in the 08 and I can wait til all the votes are in from the remaining states. FL & MI take a hike, you broke the rules. The people of those states should hold their senate and governor responsible for your lost. Next election FL & MI should elect new senate and governor for their states. The leaders you have now are selfish in the word itself.

Then IN has the audacity to enforce a law clearly leaving some people out of the voting polls. Watch the weather IN, the storm is not over,I mean that in it context. Check the weather forecast from now on for your state.

YES WE CAN!!!!!

Mike   April 29th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Idiot!!!

Go Hillary!!!!

tennesseean for obama   April 29th, 2008 11:03 am ET

I applaud Mr. Chandler's integrity for making his views known. I was highly offended by Evan Bayh's efforts in Indiana to prevent newly elected Democrats who back Obama to declare their endorsements prior to the Indiana primary. He suggested that if they came out for Obama before the voters had a chance to express their opinions, they might offend some of their "friends" (hint, hint, he and his cronies might not support them for re-election). If letting the people decide without undue influence is so important to the Clinton campaign, why did Bayh declare his allegiance. And why did the Governor of North Carolina come out for Clinton today? As usual, Clinton supporters will do whatever it takes to win, even if it's not the right thing to do.

Ostriches burying our heads in the sand   April 29th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Thanks Rep. Ben Chandler! We need more voices of reason in this chaotic media environment when sound bites tend to distract us from substantive issues that actually matter….

R.I.F.   April 29th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Drip!
Drip!
Drip!

Clinton supporters absolutely hate this. I guess the tides aren’t turning. Maybe they should expand the Gov. Easly ticker so the Clinton backers can keep cheering for that endorsment. It's ony fair since we have two Obama edorsement tickers to choose to blog on.

Obama '08

James   April 29th, 2008 11:02 am ET

In just 8 minutes the Clinton endorsement blog was closed. Isn't this one over due to be closed as well CNN?????
Play fair.

Wendy   April 29th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Way to go Kentucky. YES WE CAN.

O8bama

Ilona Proud Canadian   April 29th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Congratulations Guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!

At least they were kind enough to let Hillary hold the limelight for a few hours.

Jean   April 29th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Hay! Great Choice !! Go Obama!!!!

Cha Ching!   April 29th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Keep them coming! Clinton gets the backing of SLEasily who's on his way out; Barack gets another endorsement from a Super in Kentucky, stalemate Clinton, only difference is, Barack is one closer to the general election nomination than you are now. :-)

Obama IS our future, you best embrace him!

david   April 29th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Hillary will win Kentucky by a landslide. These guys will have to switch to her.

I'm convinced that the people pushing Obama on this webite are either 18 years old and clueless, republicans, or smoking something.
Everyone else can see that Hillary is not only the best qualified for the job, but she is the only one that has a chance of beating McCain in Nov.

Wayne   April 29th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Barack is the man for the moment. He will make this country proud. Thanks Rep. Chandler for your support.

Welcome aboard—let's take our country back.

O8bama

GCG - Austin, TX   April 29th, 2008 11:01 am ET

I also see you doing the same thing you did yesterday. Two minutes after posting this, you "re-posted" the Easley endorsement, to make sure it showed up on top of the ticker, and this non-endorsement of Obama.

CNN, you are rapidly losing my respect for a true news source. I really thought that you were a source for true news that was not biased, much more so than MSNBC and (heaven forbid) FOX News. I'm afraid that is no longer the case with all of the machinations you are going through to try to force this election and the thinking of the people reading.

REPORT news, don't CREATE news or try to INFLUENCE your various readers with thinly-veiled placements.

Corey, Maryland   April 29th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Sweet, keep them coming!!

Obama Richardson 2008

58 old white wemen for OBAMA   April 29th, 2008 11:00 am ET

REP.CHANDLER SHOWING GOOD JUDGMENT & GOOD TASTE.

demo   April 29th, 2008 11:00 am ET

kentucky may not be clinton country after all….

melikeyhill   April 29th, 2008 11:00 am ET

way to go sir, welcome aboard the Obama Train, America lives to fight another day!

peace   April 29th, 2008 11:00 am ET

You know that Kentucky is a bunch of wine-sipping elitists!

evelyn   April 29th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Aweson choice!

Iowa Voter   April 29th, 2008 10:59 am ET

It's not over till the fat lady sings.

Al   April 29th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Good work Obama. There's a lot of talk about Clinton picking up the NC Governor. A lot of posts claiming that "It's about time someone stood for what they believe in!" Where were these posts for Richardson?

Tit for tat Hillarity!   April 29th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Clinton gets the backing of SLEasily who's on his way out; Barack gets another endorsement from a Super in Kentucky, stalemate Clinton, only difference is, Barack is one closer to the general election nomination than you are now. :-)

Obama IS our future, you best embrace him!

Whoo Hooo!   April 29th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Great—let's go America.

O8bama

mimi de la cruz for OBAMA   April 29th, 2008 10:58 am ET

WE WELCOME THE BROTHER CHANDLER TO THE WINNERS CLUB.

MikeT   April 29th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Just look at the current news conference. Do we want a another person aka Obama like Bush answering these questions?

No vote Hillary, bring strength and accountability back to the presidency. She has the strongest heart I have ever seen and she has a spine of steel.

GO HILLARY 08

sophia nyc   April 29th, 2008 10:58 am ET

After watching our president speak this morning and remembering the disaster has admnistration has been, anybody but a republican.

Obama '08

Cowboy Jack   April 29th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Rep. Chandler just shot himself in the foot….

the NRCC will destroy him in attack ads in his re-election bid by airing ads connecting him to Sen. Obama similar to the ads in NC, MS, and LA

Daniel   April 29th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Hallelujah
Obama 08

proud army and navy mom   April 29th, 2008 10:56 am ET

way to go Kentucky. you have my respect for your integrity

obama lover   April 29th, 2008 10:55 am ET

welcome aboard the obama express mr chanderler, wise choice

Frank   April 29th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Wall Street and CNBC said the John McCain and Hillary Clinton's no tax on the gas pump is a stupid and no-brainer plan. Because this 'no tax' plan changes the gas supply and demand equation, it only makes the oil crisis worse and worse

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