May 1, 2008
Posted: 02:27 PM ET

From
 Blitzer: Could new polls sway some superdelegates?
Blitzer: Could new polls sway some superdelegates?

WASHINGTON (CNN) – There are new polls suggesting Hillary Clinton might fare better against John McCain in three key Electoral College battleground states in November than Barack Obama. These are states the two parties will be fighting over desperately in the general election – Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania.

The polls are snapshots and are certainly not conclusive evidence that she would in fact be a more formidable candidate against McCain in those states than Obama. A lot, of course, can change between now and November. But the polls are significant because they could influence those still-undecided superdelegates – and perhaps even some decided superdelegates who can change their minds.

The Quinnipiac University poll shows Clinton is currently ahead of McCain in Florida, 49 percent to 41 percent. In the same poll, McCain is statistically tied with Obama, 44 percent to 43 percent.

In Ohio, the poll shows Clinton ahead of McCain, 48 percent to 38 percent. McCain is statistically tied with Obama, 43 percent to 42 percent.

In Pennsylvania, Clinton is ahead of McCain, 51 percent to 37 percent. Obama is also ahead of McCain in this state, but by a slightly smaller margin — 47 percent to 38 percent.

As you know, Clinton defeated Obama by about ten points in both Ohio and Pennsylvania. In Florida, there was no campaigning because the state had moved up its primary against Democratic Party rules. But all the candidates’ names were on the ballots, and Clinton won decisively.

Florida, Ohio and Pennsylvania will see a lot of campaigning in the months ahead. McCain is already spending lots of time there – as he should if he wants to be president. So should these latest polls be a serious factor in the minds of superdelegates?

Filed under: Wolf Blitzer


Justin   May 1st, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Do you seriously think Dems will lose PA and win FL and Ohio?

The candidates really don't matter.

Ready for Change   May 1st, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Only if you want a Democrat to win in November, if you do, then Hillary is the only one with a chance. There is still the other shoe waiting to drop with Obama, and he will never be elected in November.

Susan MO   May 1st, 2008 4:10 pm ET

She is experienced, for the people and a fighter. She can face McCain without any problem.

Hillary 08 :)

tidho   May 1st, 2008 4:11 pm ET

lmao…"The polls are snapshots and are certainly not conclusive evidence that she would in fact be a more formidable candidate against McCain in those states than Obama."…given this quote from your article Wolf, I'd say no they shouldn't be much of a factor.

Truth is there is a lot of the 'if my candidate' doesn't win stuff flying around right now and obviously Clinton has a lot of support in those states. If they are still able to unify the party when Clinton is finally done those polls will show that either Democrat will take them.

anon   May 1st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

TO ALL THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS:

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OBAMANACS UNITE!!! LET'S DO THIS!!

mama4obama   May 1st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

How should I say this….

NO

No and …..

NO!!!

Fact is that 2 out of 3 states prefer Obama. I happen to live in one…and one the distractions/distractors (Hillary,Wolf..etc) are gone the games will truly begin.

media bias   May 1st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

wolf you bias, you love Hillery. Bill better watch out.

Johnny   May 1st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Ugh! NO!!!!

Obama has won more states… has won more delegates…

Every state counts in the general election… and Obama has won his share of important states….

THE question is WILL Obama win the states that Hillary lied her way to victory in… lest we forget her NAFTA flub in OH…

Obama can and will win PA, OH, NY, and CA…

Obama has won the primary…. ENOUGH already!

jz   May 1st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Absolutely they should be a factor. Do the Dems want the White House or not?

The only reason Obama has more delegates is because of the shady caucuses. Hillary wins the important primaries. Just look who won Texas and how Obama actually got more delegates from the state due to illegal activities.

Obama will not win a general election. Smart people at the DNC know this and will make the right decision.

GO HILLARY GO

Real Change   May 1st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I have heard this and heard this and heard this and not ONCE have I heard the media deal with this question: How electable is Hillary really going to be if Obama wins more popular votes, more states, and more pledged delegates only to have all of that overturned by the fat cat superdelegates? With the numbers as they are now Hillary is ABSOOLUTELY unelectable.

The media bias in this race has been shocking! It started out in favor of Obama against Clinton and now has gone - to rediculous lengths - in the other direction.

Well at least they have found a second story instead of just continuous coverage of Rev. Wright.

Krystof   May 1st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

So many are angry at the opposing Democrat they support that they will say to pollsters they wouldn't support the other one in the general, when we all know that it will come together once one clear winner is determined - and the superdelegates should be smart enough to know that.

Irrelevant   May 1st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

I don't see any evidence that the Democrats are worried about winning in November. So far it has been an ineluctable progression to an unelectable candidate.

Adam - TX   May 1st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Yes, they are what win elections. As much as it may not seem right, this is the reality of the election process under the electoral college. Democrats needs to deal with it.

Mike   May 1st, 2008 4:15 pm ET

To Ready for Change,

…well said…

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!

Lourdes   May 1st, 2008 4:16 pm ET

No. Obama brings so many new voters into the electorate that states that have always been "red" will actually mean something to dems this november. Why continue this red state/blue state nonsense. Let's have some CHANGE!!

Mart   May 1st, 2008 4:16 pm ET

No. Obama is on the way to winning the nominations. All the democrats + independents will vote for him in November. Clinton does not have the independents' vote on the ground. The pundits just want us to believe that Clinton still has some chance to win the nomination. The truth of the matter is that Clinton is hurting the party….

Nancy   May 1st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I have decided as a loyal democrat and liberal thinking person that I simply CANNOT support Mr. Obama. I will only vote for Mrs. Clinton. If she is not the nominee, I have decided to cast a write-in vote as I also cannot vote for Mr. McCain. I was so excited at the bginning of this process and am so disenchanted now. If there is a joining for the "supposed dream ticket" — I will have to vote for someone else as I simply cannot support Obama.

Daniel   May 1st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

You are completely PARTISAN for Clinton

errrr   May 1st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Although the polls are just temporary, there is no ground to say that Obama will do better in November if nominated. On the contrary, it may become worse.

If Obama gets the nomination, the recent attacks from Hillary will look like blessings compared to the upcoming attacks from GOP in the fall. Obama has so many flaws that he will be torn apart by GOP. Democratic may probably lose big in this fall like what they did in 1972.

AZM   May 1st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I don't like Obama at all… I think he's weak under pressure… he can't make up his mind… and has made terrible choices in who to surround himself with….
HOWEVER…
I think this poll is meaningless because once the nomination is over… people will be upset for awhile… but in the end will hold the party together.

marek   May 1st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

yes she will win

NObama   May 1st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Odrama will fall like Gore and Kerry. Seriously, what more can you throw at Hillary??

She is standing taller than ever!!

Allan   May 1st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

The one poll that trumps every other is that Hillary Clinton has the highest negatives of any candidate ever, and that impression is only being reinforced daily by her train-wreck of a campaign.

I will never forget Hillary commuting with "one of the guys." Hillary proved that she doesn't know how to pump gas, and that she has never attempted to serve herself coffee at a convenience store.

Meanwhile, she's in Indiana trying to blame George Bush for losing a defense contractor to China when it was Bill Clinton who failed to prevent it from happening.

And we now know that it was Clinton, not Obama, who told the Canadians to ignore her rhetoric on NAFTA. That story is going to lead to a huge scandal and possibly the end of their current administration.

Vote Democratic. Vote Obama.

Allan
Folsom CA

dorothy   May 1st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

No the swing States should not be a decided factor, because the Superdelegates are looking for and Electable candidate, one who can bring the parties together, and the most popular votes, and states wons, and one can make sound decisions during a time of Crisis. If I look at Hillary Clinton, and her memory on the Bosnia Sniper firing, I do not think I can trust her with a 3:00am call in the morning to make a decision for me and my family.

Jim, ok

R.I.F.   May 1st, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Wolf,

The superdelegeates have already made up their minds. These polls are 100% influenced by the media and considering the fact that you've talked about Wright nonstopsince Monday they don't surprise me. Obama was up in every poll and Clinton was making her electability claim and you totaly ignored the polls like the supers are doing.

Stop stirring the pot! You guys are turning into TMZ.

Josh, LA   May 1st, 2008 4:21 pm ET

No, everybody should follow the rules. Obama is winning and he should be the nominee.

joe   May 1st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Obama cannot beat McCain in the general election. Please, people, realize this.

masgap   May 1st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Right Hillary will win most of the next primaries (Not NC, Oregon and
Montana) the popular will be hers or very very close. Momemtum and
the swing states are the key Only she can beat McCain.

Watch Puerto Rico A landslide for her. She is the one with specific
solutions and experience. Obama is just talk. Go Hillary

vjh   May 1st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

What do the polls say for the remaining 49 states ? If we are going to throw polling into the picture, lets take a snapshot of the whole country, not just 3 states.

Susan, TX   May 1st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

My parents made an interesting point, if Clinton gets her way in getting the nomination by having the delegates seated for FL/MI as is with her name being on the ballot only, it is just like Fidel Castro. His name was the only one on the ballot….That makes Clinton a dictator…..she wants to control everything and thinks she's entitled to this nomination. I think not!

ttfrenzy   May 1st, 2008 4:22 pm ET

We must get over these divisive polls and press releases that simply further divide our country. We must get past, Obama's pastor, and equally not worry about Clintons. We as a people must unite under one candidate, one person and one dream to avoid the third term bush that would come to haunt us if we decide to pretentiously switch parties for McCain over Obama and Clinton! How Childish to do something like that!

Docb   May 1st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

No .QUIT SELLING THE CLINTON SPIN…
Gov. Easley just said he never let Obama make his case..Question; What does Easley owe the clintons?

May be similiar to the Pay off of Rendell[ got his wife a judgeship] or Bayh and Vilsack[ got Norman Hsu to pay their campaign debt]

The supers are not buying the fuzzy math and the other rhetoric.
You should not be either.

ITS NOT 3AM EVERYONE PLS WAKE UP!!!!   May 1st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

WOLF YOU ARE JUST INSINCERE IN YOUR REPORTING, I DON'T TRUST YOU ANYMORE.

James   May 1st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

That cannot sway the superdelegates. What about the other states that Obama won. Obama is leading McCain in all the red states. Wolf can you report that and stop supporting Hillary.

Jan from Boca Raton   May 1st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

We all better think twice if we want a democrat in the white house,

If Obama is the nominee the republicans are going to pull out
every skelton in his closet and they will win this election.

Every super deligate better think very hard about our future.

bigben   May 1st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Yes winning PA OH and Fl would ensure a easy victory

Joseph   May 1st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Every week, Wolf posts a new story about why Clinton should win. Is she paying him to report these "stories"? I know reporters have their own personal political views, but some just make it less obvious than others.

debby   May 1st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Wolf-Why don't you shut up and let your guest get out a sentence? You ask them a question then you continueous interrupt them. I find it not only irritating but downright rude. We get sick of hearing your mouth run. Let your quest ANSWER THE QUESTIONS!!!! In fact, go on a nice long vacation. Me and I'm sure many others are sick and tired of hearing your mouth run!!!!!!

Terry Williams   May 1st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Yes. In the GE, its winner take all. Obama thinks he can lose the swing states and make up for it by stealing red states. He is pretty arrogant to think he can do that. He believes too much in his own quote "To know me is to love me."

Mario O'dwyer   May 1st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

How can anyone who saw the Clinton Chronicles vote for her. I was going to vote for her if Obama didnt make it but after watching that video i will sit it out if obama doesnt get nominated. Myheart just wont let me vote for her.

BAKERSFIELD   May 1st, 2008 4:25 pm ET

YES

change we can believe in   May 1st, 2008 4:25 pm ET

There had been several polls over the months showing Obama would beat John McCain iany day in the General Election . Now, that the polls shows Clinton would be in better position to beat McCain is just a big deal?
Come on CNN be fair,and stop making it sound like this is first poll ever taken. As a matter of fact, some of us are really getting tired of the weekly polls.

Mfelder   May 1st, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Poll numbers are subject to change everyday. We need to see the results from the Indiana and NC primaries before we start getting ahead of ourselves. For someone is fighting against, the former President, Bill Clinton, US Senator Clinton and the Media, Barack is doing quite well. And besides, if Senator is doing so well in the polls, then she will make a great Champion for Senator Obama when it comes to pulling the groups that we need in November.

Beebe   May 1st, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I'm not sure. On one hand she's won the swing states again Obama. One the other hand, who's to say Obama wouldn't win them against McCain or that Clinton could win them again McCain. The "white blue-collar voter" block is the least reliable democratic block so it's hard to determine a nominee based on those states.

Melissa   May 1st, 2008 4:25 pm ET

To Ready for Change: I don't know why people like you are insisting Hillary can win swing states. There is NO guarantee she will against a Republican. I for one will not vote for her and many others I know will not. The other shoe on Obama has dropped. We have allowed our insecurities to outweigh our brains. The fact that he is half black is the reason people won't vote for him.

Fred up north   May 1st, 2008 4:25 pm ET

CNN for Hillary !!!!! But the people and the Superdelegates for Obama!!!!!

Chuck in Alabama   May 1st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Certainly. Mr. Obama has lost viability in the general election. With all her bad "history," at least Mrs. Clinton is vetted. With recents events, the public is wondering what other skeletons Mr. Obama might have in his closet.

Swing voters want to have a choice between known entities, Obama does not offer that choice.

yes   May 1st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

these polls absolutely should send a loud and clear message to the superdelegates. that message is:

END THIS. NOW. SUPPORT OBAMA AND START HEALING YOUR PARTY!

Ty   May 1st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Gas Holiday. WHAT A JOKE That's like putting a bandage on a gun shot wound.

Lewis   May 1st, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Nice RfC. I'm sure that the RNC attack machine hasn't been preparing for HRC since, oh say, 1992 or so. Here's a candidate that 60% of Americans on both side of the aisle consider to be dishonest. Do you honestly think the Pennsylvania bounce is sustainable?

nkemtaji 4 obama   May 1st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

This is no point for Hillary.She has lost the battle already.Despite Wrights comments,more and more superdelegates are moving towards Obama.

Cindy,CA   May 1st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

I'm beginning to wonder if Polosi and Dean really want to win in November. Seems like they are pushing for Obama to win the nomination when it is starting to be clear how he will lose against McCain.

Those of us who are supporting Hillary have done the research (at least I have) on both candidates and have discovered some disturbing trends with Obama. He isn't uniting us as he claims but is in fact a divider. Go figure….

Gail   May 1st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Of course it should.

Barbara   May 1st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

I am so sick of the news not reporting the news .I hope when this election is over we can ban together and change the way we are spoon fed the news.Wolf you are transparent in your reporting.

@americans   May 1st, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Wolf,
A resounding: NO!

Let the man with the most pledged delegates at the end of the day gets the democratic nomination!!!

Jorga   May 1st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

The superdelegates should look at th polls, but they should not be the determining factor of how they vote. All you have to do is look at the graphs of the national polls on Real Clear Politics to see how often they fluctuate. Obama has dropped a little because of the latest Rev. Wright controversy, but I am confident he will regain his momentum. Not only must superdelegates look at the candidate's electibility, they should more importantly decide who will be the best president. Once we have a candidate, the democrats will win the election!

Kidy   May 1st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Mr Blitzer,Please stop being one sided you are ruining your repetation
You tend to exaggerate THE Clintons slight gain and undermine Obamas huge gain. I USED TO WATCH YOUR SHOW . I have packed and left you . Hope you will come to your senses and be fair one day.
waiting to rejoin your show.
KG

Bob   May 1st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!! It is nonsense to believe that for 16 months she's been down in all of these states and Obama was winning Independents, and then because you foolish Corporate Media clowns are absolutely obsessed with Rev. Wright that somehow this will carry over to November and voters will forget that John McCain is a geezer who's wrong on each and every issue that matters in their lives. The war, the economy, health care, etc. Hillary is fighting to the death because a 68 year old woman would have no shot of being elected and she can not wait for a superbly successful Obama presidency for her shot. Stop aiding and abetting her suicide attack on the Democratic Party. We all know you and your colleagues, Wolf are Repubs in hiding

Emit   May 1st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

No

Most Delegates, Most States, Most Popular Votes, …………

Polls are not to be trusted. I have written many polls and you can construct them to get the answers you want. Media manipulation is an ongoing problem this year just to get their ratings up.

There are no "swing state" edge. Both Candidates have taken more popular votes in the swing states that past demoncrates have gotten. Either will do fine against John McSame.

Ms. GA   May 1st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

I don't think that matters now. You have 2 candidates in a heated campaign… Of course there #s are not going to be as favorable. Clinton supporters are saying they won’t vote for Obama and his supporters are saying they won’t vote for her. This is a campaign! The supporters don't want the other camp to look good now at all so yes a lot of people are saying they will not vote for the other candidate. I don't like Clinton’s ways right now so if I were asked if I would vote for her i would say no now. But come election time, I know I don't want 8 more years of Bush and so I will vote for her. If people truly care about the issues, they will put the petty things aside and vote on who better represents their beliefs.

Gabe in TX   May 1st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Well for every journalist that favors Clinton there are 20 who not only favor Obama but insult Clinton. I think it's a fair unbalanced system. By the way Wolf, did you catch "Boston Legal" last nite? First Nancy Grace and now you! I hope CNN is making some money off of this hit show that parodies them. LOL

Lee WV   May 1st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

If this is Hillary's only arguement then she is in trouble.To start with I don't think that just because 10% or less of voters liked Hillary better in the primaries that Obama cannot take the45 % that he got and build on that.I don't think that any democrat with a son or daughter in Iraq is going to vote for McCain out of spite because Obama is the nominee.Also she will lose thses ststes without the support of the Aferican American vote if they feel it was taken away from him.

OlvrWhit   May 1st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Of course it should. The goal of democrats is to win the White House, not stroke Obama and his supporters ego's.

Hillary's performance in these must win states makes her the logical choice. People need to remember that a majority of Obama's lead come from caucus states and republican strong holds like South Carolina and Georgia.

Hillary can win the states we need. The super delegates need to look at who can win.

David, Kentucky   May 1st, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Wolf, why don't you just quit CNN and work your other job as Clinton's campaign manager full time.

Mar   May 1st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

iF OBAMA GETS THE NOMINATION, MCCAIN WILL WIN IN A LANDSLIDE. EVERYDAY OBAMA LOSES MORE AND MORE SUPPORTERS. HE IS HISTORY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! TAKE YOUR PURPLE LIPS AND GO HOME. TAKE MICHELE WITH YOU!!!

vern anaheim,ca   May 1st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

i don't think so,just because hillary won those big states who's to say they wouldn't vote for obama over mccain

jean   May 1st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Yes . I hope they are paying attention . I think Hillary is still treated bad by the media and Jack Cafferty. You can tell he is such a Hillary hater or is it just a women hater period. I am very concerned about the Rev. Wrights comments. he kept saying over and over 'There is a change coming" What does he mean about that? It really scares me. I thnk Hillary is the best one against Mcain. I can't believe I heard again that some people still want her to get out. So what Obama got a Clinton oldy today. Who is He anyway, I have never heard of him… Jack didn't mention that Hillary picked up 2 more superdelegates today too. I am from Ohio and I will continue to support her…She is a fighter.

anon   May 1st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

TO THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS:

Since the media is refusing to reveal/report the Paul vs Clinton fraud case in court right now, we need to create our own movement and flood every blog on CNN and every blogging website on the World Wide Web with information from the case regardless of what the topic is. For those that don't know - Google Paul vs Clinton and hold on to your shirt with what you read!!

OBAMANACS UNITE!!! LET'S DO THIS!!

sarikopek   May 1st, 2008 4:29 pm ET

This poll singles out three battleground states. Obama consistently outperforms Clinton in Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Washington, Oregon, Colorado, and Virgina, among others. These states are also battleground states, and their total electoral college votes are actually more significant.

Lisa G., Pennsylvania   May 1st, 2008 4:30 pm ET

No. The swing state edge is a myth. Clinton's 9.2% win in Pennsylvania was largely due to Gov. Ed Rendell and the statewide democratic political machine that lined up behind him. Rendell has already said he will throw his support behind Obama should he become the nominee, and he will. The increasing number of superdelegates, like Joe Andrew who switched from Clinton to Obama today, are a better barometer of which way the wind's blowing.

The democratic nominee will have no problem defeating McCain in November.

S   May 1st, 2008 4:30 pm ET

No…so she wins one and it should be considered? How about the amount of wins and support Obama has, should it be considered? I am not thrilled with the electorial college to begin with but if this comes down to the superdelegates…I sincerely think it should be the popular vote. Hiliary needs to act like a lady and step down…but apparently that's another thing she doesn't do well.

Fishers, Indiana   May 1st, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Barack Hussein Obama will never be elected President of the USA.

Enough said.

Hillary Clinton '08 & '12

Tracy   May 1st, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Valparaiso. ABC is covering it. Why aren't you.

charles   May 1st, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Wolf wats up with you. go and be her running mate. you seem to be doing a good job with yr pal Lou. try again wolf the superdelegates are watching you. you are not doing her any favours. you are making it worse.Wat exactly are you gona say Wolf if Obama wins. Heart attack maybe. i hope not coz you are possesed with MRS LIES. lm wondering wats yr motive. you dont sound like a journalist but a politician.

Ric   May 1st, 2008 4:31 pm ET

It should make her case, but it wont. Not this time. The Dems are beholden to the black vote. They HAVE to give it to Obama. Clinton certainly makes her case, and any other time she would have gotten the nomination. Especially if it were Edwards or Kerry, But this time she's up against Obama; someone with 92% of all black support. Thats HUGE. To not give it to him, sends a bad message. Unfortunately it also means sending a lamb to the slaughter. But, in the least, this attempt will increase Democratic control of the Congress AND the Senate. Mc Cain wont be as hard to work with as Bush. Most Dems can live with that for another 4 years while they are argue about what went wrong.

Donovan   May 1st, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Only HC can reach between these two partys and pull a winning
political Coalition together. McCain was down and out and came out of nowhere to win (althought its not official) his party's nomination. McCain will be a real Force in the General….

If Obama gets the nomination, its over for the Democrats….he is not
going to win those swing states.

If HC gets the election, its going to be a knock down drag out
fight to the finish! its going to be very exciting to witness.

-Donovan

butler   May 1st, 2008 4:32 pm ET

If Obama can't win in states like NY, Pennsylvania, California, Florida and Texas, how can he win the White House in November. Expect another Republican victory.

Petrus   May 1st, 2008 4:32 pm ET

I believe that the polls are a snapshot at one point in time. if Obama is the eventual democratic nominee, then i believe the majority of democrats who will cast a vote in the general election will rally behind him. I believe the superdelegates beleive this to be the case as well, as you see Barack Obama keeps collecting more superdelegates even after Hillary won Pennsylvania.

Mfelder   May 1st, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Cindy, CA:

I suppose Hillary is uniting us when she plays tag team with John McCain against Senator Obama. Uniting with our republican opponent against another Democrat is unacceptable. It shows no leadership or concern about the democratic party.

Lewis   May 1st, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Wolf, what a misleading headline! Do you honestly find yourself objective?

April polls are meaningless, but these show that Obama can win PA, and has a good shot at Ohio. HRC won Ohio over the NAFTA lie that had absolutely nothing to do with Obama. It will be forgotten in the general election. I really think McCain will swing for Charlie Crist to pick up Florida, in which case neither candidate would have a chance there. If McCain doesn't tip his hat to Crist, these polls fail to account for the impact of either candidate campaigning earnestly in Florida.

Furthermore, the numbers in states like Texas, Missouri, and even Nebraska show strong potential for Obama.

Cam of Kentucky   May 1st, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Neither that BOY nor that GAL will be running the White House of this US of A.

McCain 08

Robert   May 1st, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Why, Oh why do we keep doing this? Polls, Polls, Polls, in less than 2 weeks after winning Pennsylvania, Hillary has jumped conciderably in polls, now mind you she has her problems, she had her baggage; but there is something to say about a woman who keeps getting back up to fight and i say fight! We can say all we want to about Hillary and we can say all we want about Obama; but the reality is she will fight for what we want; this is not her race it's our race; we can break this down that we need change; and again reality is that when she wins the nomination; their will be change; a fighter for all; Obama needs to be seasoned a little more; by a few years +. He's a great talker, but has he given us what he's going to accompolish if and when he's president; the answer is NO. We don't know what this guy can do, he has'nt proved anything in his years of service; she has…wake up people, she's a fighter; we can't take that away from her.

Watch the Sniper Fire   May 1st, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Here we go again! Can this guy be any more biased?

Wonder what his comments are about the fact that Obama is drawing in Superdelegates at the ratio of 4:1 since the beginning of March.

At this rate, I'd like to know how many supers will be *left uncommitted* before the line of thinking that the author is trying to push sinks into their heads…

I've asked this before and will do so again. Is he just so pro-Hillary as to try to find any iota of nonsense that is *arguably* in her favour to harp on about? Or is he just trying to increase his ratings by making it seem like things are closer than they are?

Please, for once, post a comment that is a positive critique of the case this author is trying to make. Thanks!

Mary   May 1st, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Obama can not win the general election. If the Democrats decide they do not want the White House in November, they should put Obama on the ticket.
I am beginning to wonder just how intelligent are the Superdelgates.

Colette Binkley   May 1st, 2008 4:35 pm ET

I really get upset when this is a Country that the people are supposed to be able to control by voting their Candidates into office. In my state I voted for our Govenor and also the majority of this state voted for Clinton to represent us against the Republicans in November. Now our Democratically elected govenor and others like Bill Richardson have taken it upon themselves to vote against their constitutes(sp) and give their Super Delegate votes to Obama. I thought this country was Of the People, For the People and By the People not just one person of authorities vote.

It is time for Americans to step in and say enough is enough. Vote with the people who put you in office or beware of the consequences.
You too can be replaced.

Colette

vict   May 1st, 2008 4:36 pm ET

That all you guys know the polllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllllll he is going to win and your sniper fire will lose

Monte Brown   May 1st, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Yes. If Obama is the nominee the Democrats will punt the ball back to the Republicans. Plain and simple. Go with Hillary.

E Juarez   May 1st, 2008 4:36 pm ET

I have watched you faithfully during this presidential campaign. I truly think that you are very much pushing Hillary to the American public. I do wish you would try to be neutral or strart looking like FOX news.

WHATTHEPEOPLEWANT   May 1st, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Can anyone at CNN say, "Peter Paul, Peter Paul, Peter Paul?????"

tupac   May 1st, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Wolf Blitzer, what kind of crap question is this? The democratic rules are clear, the nomiee is obtained by looking at the pledged delegates. What are you trying to do, drum up support for your girl Hillary? Cut it out

Voter   May 1st, 2008 4:38 pm ET

First of all, The Clinton's have been dissmissed from the Paul case. The man is a crook and trying to entangle the Clintons, but the judge found his cases against the Clintons to be false and he dismissed Hillary from the case. Nonstory.

Second of all, for all of you Obamabots and your Hillary Clinton pastor stories, THIS IS NOT TRUE! The pastor who was convicted was a pastor from CLINTON, NEW YORK, not Hillary's former paster. No relation! Go to snopes.com and you will see that. You are not reading your headlines correctly! "Former Clinton Pastor" means "Former Clinton, NY (the town) pastor. "

The reason why there hasnt been any media attention about this and linking it to Clinton is because they ARE NOT linked!

Also, even if it happened to be her former pastor (which it isn't) you cannot begin to compare the situation. Obama sat in a pew and listened to his pastor spout of hate speech for 20 years. He even called his pastor a mentor, even though the guy blames the US government for AIDS, Katrina, and 9/11, as well as whites for everything that is wrong in the world.

Do you think that a pastor convicted of child molestsation was spouting off how he planned to molest children during his sermons? How would anyone know what he was doing behind closed doors?

This hypothetical situation is completely different. There is no comparison. To suggest there is shows your ignorance, and quite frankly, a lack of sound reasoning.

JUST THE FACTS   May 1st, 2008 4:39 pm ET

PAUL VS CLINTON Why are you not reporting on a CIVIL lawsuit against the Clintons??? McCain has this HUGE card in his back pocket!

Yes we can!   May 1st, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Wolfe, the states that vote overwhelmingly democratis will be Obama's states…he's already showed he does well with independents and obamicans…..that keeps the swing states wide open for him…..at the end of the day, it's the economy, iraq war, no or poor healthcare, education funding, global warming, bad infrastructure, no or poor jobs, trading and just bad 8 years of republicans that's going to decide this race!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Diane kennedy   May 1st, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Congratulations, Wolf, you have actually NOT referred to Rev. Wright on your blog today. You are continually perpetuating any negative you can come up with and refuse to let Rev. Wright go -the media has paid far too much attention to this and you and CNN are as guilty as MSNBC (actually they're worse).
You are so obviously a Hillary supporter - and try so hard to be an antagonist -

Ohio Steve   May 1st, 2008 4:41 pm ET

CNN HOW ABOUT REPORTING PAUL VS. CLINTON

ANERICA HAS TO KNOW

Jo Ann Brown   May 1st, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Can't you here the thunderous roars from superdelegates Joe Andrews and Bill Richardson? The "political theatre" as potrayed by cable news and candidate spins have no influence when people are seeking change. Sen. Clinton's pandering, such as drinking boilermakers (chasing whiskey with a beer) and standing by a gas pump watching someone fill up a brand new 4×4 truck is not enough. This lessens here credibility and represents another cheap shot.

FRANK   May 1st, 2008 4:41 pm ET

YES, SHE IS THE BETTER CANIDATE. OBAMA WILL RUIN THE PARTY AND ANY CHANCE WE HAVE TO WIN IN NOVEMBER.

THE SUPPER DELAGATES NEED TO COME OUT IN SUPPORT OF HILLARY!!

OBAMA IS NOT ELECTABLE , IF THE WRITE THING AND BITTERGATE HAD COME OUT BEFORE SUPER TUES. HE WOULD HAVE BEEN FINISHED ALREDY.

OBAMA DO US ALL AFAVE AND DROP OUT!!

GO HILLARY!! YOU ARE OUR ONLY HOPE!!

Terry Caffery   May 1st, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Mr blitzer, Have you watched the Clinton Chronicles????

Nick   May 1st, 2008 4:42 pm ET

People didn't know who Obama is.
Media and bias journalists favored him with no reason. Voters are not stupid, and they can see through the candidacy of "hope" and "change"…

Truth   May 1st, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Wolf, I thought you are a fair man,
You and may be all the CNN is now trying hard to resuscitate Hillary's caompaign. Are you really supporting her or you are trying to help McCain?.

Harrison   May 1st, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Well of course, Wolf. Why not report on this and other fantasies that you and CNN have about HRC being President and you leading the WH Press Core.

Why not be a real reporter and address the Peter Paul v. Clinton law suit? Or are you setting HRC up for more CNN ratings due to scandal in the WH?

CNN - getting to be as bad as Fox News.

McCain 08

Karen   May 1st, 2008 4:42 pm ET

A main problem with Obama campaign is his inability to articulate or tailor his policy to meet needs of white, low-mid income voters. The problem shows most clearly in Ohio and Penn. Thess voters are not Clinton backers; they just do not see how Obama can help them personally.

However, the problem is fixable because Obama has a big heart for these voters and his VP, if chose wisely, can pick up this group. The bottom line is that he'll win.

Clinton's problem is not fixable because she has lost the hgih moral ground and leadership including trust in general voters.

Darth Vadik, CA   May 1st, 2008 4:42 pm ET

No, we will win those states anyway, however only Obama can win the usually red states.

enomisa   May 1st, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Yes- if the democrats want to win in Nov.

No- if they want to continue to feel good about bashing the woman and fixing it so Obama will win.

Christiana from NY   May 1st, 2008 4:43 pm ET

No. It shouldn't be a factor. Most democratic states vote for a democrat during the national election. HRC campaign will use every imaginable argument to hijack this election. That's called bullying. You don't bully people in to following you. You lead the way and others will follow. That's what Obama has demonstrated in his cmpaign. He may have stumbled along the way but that's called being human. If we need a perfect president we might as well vote for an infant. Even an infant has an uncle he will rather keep home than be seen in the public with him.

honkey white guy from cali   May 1st, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Everyone! Google Paul vs Clinton and hold on to your shirt with what you read!! I can not believe this is being hidden so well by the media and Clinton supporters claim she has a chance of winning once she is convicted in this case that she is apparently guilty of along with Gov Ed Randell and Former Pres clinton. This will all be over soon! I know the superdelegates are watching this! Go Obama 08 Yes WeCan!!!!

Say no to snObama!   May 1st, 2008 4:43 pm ET

If snObama is on the ticket come November I will vote for John McCain.

American expat   May 1st, 2008 4:43 pm ET

The swing state math doesn't matter- it is only representing three states at this point. The democrats have a front-runner and it is obviously clear who the nominee will be, but HRC refuses to believe that the writing is on the wall-she will do anything to win. Despite the fact that Obama's former pastor made disparaging comments, Barack Obama will over come this and his poll numbers will increase. Also, once the democrats have definately selected the candidate then everyone will get behind and support that candidate- then reexamine the numbers. Clinton can't really win unless she steals the election!

shawn   May 1st, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Blitzer, why don't you talk to one of your team members and have them explain to you what the term "swing state "means and how relevent these polls you're discussing are now. Better yet, if you want to be provocative, become a game show host instead of trying to stir up controversy that doesn't exist.

Jake   May 1st, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Absolutely, it should. Democrats are falling out of love with Obama.
He's all talk and no substance. Did anyone notice that not a single one of
his high-powered, high-profile supporters stood with him in the Wright
affair in the past couple of days? Not a single one. So much for standing by
their wonderful candidate.

Barbara   May 1st, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Mr. Andrews' endorsement of Obama was significant . I really want to see change for today and the future, not the return of George Bush to a 3rd term or having Mr. & Mrs. Carpetbagger back in the White House.

We, the people, want representation that will address our concerns and provide a government that works for us.

Sign me: Grandmother in Trenton

Honest Abe   May 1st, 2008 4:44 pm ET

I have never seen the media attempt to change what the people have been doing (that's voting). Even though he has won 30+ states to her 17 or so, leads in pledged delegates, and closes the gap in super dels., CNN is going to consistently report that the Poll of Polls are in favor of Clinton! They just keep shoving this nonsense down the publics throats! Pathetic. whenever the media gets involved things get real wacked out!

THE DNC will NEVER overturn the results of the primaries in favor of Hillary! Just deal with it.

Hillary gets all the uneducated voters… Do you honestly think the DNC is going to say: well… let's nominate the candidate that all the dumb a$$e$ pick (even though they are being out numbered).
IT'S NOT GOING TO HAPPEN CNN and Hillary-bots!

Jayson   May 1st, 2008 4:45 pm ET

If the popular vote should be the determining factor on where super delegates go then what is the point of having them? You have to love when the Democrats come up with a system and then start whining about the possibility of the the system working the way it was meant to. Superdelegates were meant to try to pick a winner for the presidential election, not to pick a winner of a popularity contest.

Jazzy   May 1st, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Why has no one questioned whether or not McCain is possibly suffering from PTSD. He was a Vietnam Prisoner of War. Was he tortured? I think we should know the answer to this question since he does have a problem with controlling his temper

Diing   May 1st, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Obama will carry red states such as VA, CO, KS, NM, NC plus more; therefore, he does not need to win in PA or OH!. Do the math and take my word right to the bank!. I am dead serious!

Paul vs. Clinton   May 1st, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Please google Peter Paul vs. Clinton.
CNN, please explain. Or at least explain why you won't explain.

LT for Obama   May 1st, 2008 4:45 pm ET

What I would like to know is why no one talks about HER former pastor who was convicted of child molestation. What does she have to say about him? I want to see more about this story.

just me   May 1st, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Wait and see…

Americans don't like fixed elections.

This has been advantage Obama all the way.

I'm amazed the lady is still standing. I pray for her in such a toxically biased atmosphere.

Bayou Joe   May 1st, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Wolf…. You know better…Clinton will not get the nomination. The supers will give it to Obama. They will not upset the left wing socialists. They would rather lose with Obama and keep the radicals, than give it to someone that has an actual chance of winning in November.

You heard it here first.

Obama will lose to McCain in November. My Hispanic brothers and sisters will make sure of that. Hispanics are now the largest minority and growing. We love our country, support it in good times and bad and most of us whose families are rooted in the Southwest are Republicans and Independents. How do you like those marbles.

Jimmy O   May 1st, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Please vote the Clintons for a third term, they deserve it. It is their birth right. We have to be ruled by the Clintons and the Bushes forever. That is our destiny. We do not deserve better.

Though we impeached Bill Clinton for lying under oath, we need to reward him by returning him and his wife to the White House. Though the Clintons pardoned FALN terrorists for political advantage, and felons for cash, it does not matter.

Though the Clintons have not released the names of the contributors to the Clinton Library Fund, it doesn't matter. Though Clintons are known for their dishonesty and lack of integrity - who cares about integrity these days.

Hillary 08, all the way.

Posting by the Bushes and Clintons Presidency Forever Network

Emmaddy   May 1st, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Lisa G.-Hillary's win in PA was officially updated this week to 9.6 and was not only due to Rendell or how can you explain that he was once the very popular mayor in Philadelphia and the city still went overwhelmingly for Obama. And, even though Mike Nutter, an AA is the current mayor who endorsed Hillary, Obama carried the city with ease. Also, How do you explain the ineffectiveness of Dem. Bob Casey ? He's from a well-connected PA political dynasty who went out of his way to endorse and stump for Obama.
Also Ohio went for Bush in the last election, so don't minimize their importance to the dems or take them for granted.

Debbie   May 1st, 2008 4:46 pm ET

No matter how hard CNN and the media try to push Hillary the counts, not polls tell the real story. Obama is still ahead in delegates, popular votes and most states won. These are what count. And if Ohio, PA, and Florida are the only states that count, why waste our time with voting. The news media was hoping that the Wright story would knock Obama out of the race, Hillary has tried so hard even at the point of lying and causing division, but after Tues. election he will still be standing. Why can't Hillary and the news media close the deal.

One voter   May 1st, 2008 4:47 pm ET

I am one voter…

Nothing against Obama… but I like fair play.

Bashing a good candidate- just because she is a woman?… intelligent?…capable?… a Clinton?- fill in your own sill bias, won't work with me.

My one vote ( If the DNC doesn't toss it) will be for Hillary Clinton.

TOP   May 1st, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Why wud u expect people to comment on non conclusive poll?? I find this kind of reporting one sided!!

Judi Smith   May 1st, 2008 4:48 pm ET

I think Hillary's idea about the tax cut on gas for the summer is an excellant idea! It will help everyone especially the truckers if they get to paid less for gas then groceries and everything will go down. Obama is so wrong about this and he is just showing how INEXPERIENCED he realy is.

Barack the Vote in RI   May 1st, 2008 4:48 pm ET

These polls are garbarge….the superdelegates are still going to support Obama. CNN and the media should stop contributing to the delsusion that Hillary still has a chance when statistically it's over and the superdelegates know it. Let this woman bow out and stop fanning the flames CNN. Are you guys that desperate for ratings? Obama is way ahead in number of states, pledged (and soon to be super) delegates as well as the popular vote…..do the real math…..not Hillary's version.

gary   May 1st, 2008 4:48 pm ET

HRC IS OUR ONLY PRAYER FOR REAL CHANGES. SHE IS THE FIGHTER THAT DONT GIVE UP. SHE HAS BEEN THERE FOR US AND ALWAYS WILL BE. THEY HATE ON HER FROM O.B.'S SIDE AND SAY CRUEL THINGS BUT SHE STILL STANDS TALL. SHE DOSNT WHINE IF BEING ATTACKED LIKE O.B. O.B. COULD NEVER WIN AGAINST THE REPUBLICANS. HE IS TO GREEN. ILL STICK TO REALITY ,ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS. HRC THE BEST CHOICE. SHE STANDS TALL LIKE THE FLAG. GO HRC.

ys   May 1st, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Hillary can beat McCain. Obama has no chance. Therefore, unless the Democrats are uninterested in winning she should be the nominee. It's that simple.

Griff   May 1st, 2008 4:48 pm ET

The Swinging Gate. State's. And Hillary's sittinhg pretty.. A Woman's Prerogative??? The Women's vote will tell…

Ed   May 1st, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Blitz! What a stupid question!!!

Robbie   May 1st, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Hillary is the much stronger candidate. She can beat Mccain in the general election, Obama cannot. Obama has lied about his relationship with his Pastor. He will lose big time to Mccain because Obama is not truthful. As Pastor Wright said very truthfully , Obama says what he needs to say because he is a polotician. If pastor Wright had not made those remarks Obama would never have opened his mouth about what the Pastor said about the wids virus,etc. People you had better wake up and vote either Senator John Mccain or Senator Hillary Clinton. If Obama should get the nomination, this Tennessee democrat will be voting for John Mccain for President, and I urge other Democrats all over the country to do the same. Obama is BAD news for this country.

Mary from Sarasota FL   May 1st, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Yes, the polls are just shapshots BUT they do reflect a good deal of general feeling among the electorate. Hopefully, people who have yet to vote will do some thinking … some CAREFUL thinking about who they choose. We have not had so much representation in a lot of years in choosing a nominee. So PLEASE, people in IN & NC THINK CAREFULLY before you make your mark.
As to whether Obama is "ahead" or not. Makes no difference.
there is more to this whole thing than numbers and "whats fair".
The fate of our nation rests in the decisions of the superdelegates.
They must rise to this challange and not just run over the edge of the cliff like lemmings.
mary from Sarasota, FL

SLO Bear   May 1st, 2008 4:50 pm ET

There is still an opportunity not be be seen as the Clinton News Network.

Susan, TX   May 1st, 2008 4:50 pm ET

My parents made an interesting point, if Clinton gets her way in getting the nomination by having the delegates seated for FL/MI as is with her name being on the ballot only, it is just like Fidel Castro. His name was the only one on the ballot….That makes Clinton a dictator…..she wants to control everything and thinks she's entitled to this nomination. I think not!

SORRY FOR THE MISTYPE IT SHOULD READ "HER" NAME WAS THE ONLY ONE ON THE BALLAOT…..

Lonnie just telling the truth   May 1st, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Wolf Blitzer wants it to matter byt it doesn't because Obama will win them as well. Point is is that he will win states thar Hillary has no chance what so ever in like Virginia, Colorado, Iowa, North Carolina and Mizzou! You know something, I don't believe we're still having this argument! CNN, YOU'RE BUNK! YOUR SO-CALLED COMMENTATORS ARE SO BLANTANT BIASED BORDERLINE RACIST IT'S TRAGIC! Hillary has a bigger problem awaiting her in the form of Paul vs Clinton fraud case. What say you CNN?

gary   May 1st, 2008 4:51 pm ET

ANON. WHY DONT YOU LOOK AT REALITY YOU YOUNG LOST MINDED , CLINTON HATER. THROW SOME MORE DIRT INTO HRC'S FACE. YOU ARE A MORON. GET THE FACTS BEFORE MAKING BIG ACCUSATIONS. THATS ALL A BUNCH OF CRAP.

LucieLee   May 1st, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I am with you anon~~I am so sick and tired of this media-driven election, and media manipulation. Hillary has not been "vetted" past Monica Lewinsky…..what Bill Clinton did to his wife, his daughter, and his legacy…the pain he caused…..you can choose your family Hillary….you can choose who you are married too………But, if this "gutter" politics and 'slash and burn" is the way it sadly has to be…..if McCain should (good gawd…NO!) happen to win in November, because all you silly Hillary swooners voted for him…because you just couldn't vote for Obama over somethings his former pastor said….I don't want to hear you whining about remaining in Iraq for who knows how long…maybe 100yrs, and bombing Iran, higher priced healthcare coverage, $10.00 per gal of gas, $6 for a loaf of bread, $15 for a gal of milk…and a Republican majority in Congress….you deserve what you get……

Belle   May 1st, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Funny, you talk about the popular vote, but it only matters if you IGNORE two states!

So even if the delegates aren't seated…voters still went to the polls and casted a vote…2.3 million people don't count?

Obama doesn't care who he walks on or stomps in the ground to win…

Check out Chicago Sun Times….Wright was called by Northwestern University today and the honorary degree he was supposed to receive was withdrawn because of the controversy between him and Obama.

If Obama had really cared at all about Wright…he would have protected him by NOT having him on his Campaign Committee. He knew over a year ago about the tapes…so one has to ask what the controversy regarding Wright was about? How did that play into Obama's campaign strategy? He definitely IS a politician. He challenged every single voting petition of Senator Palmer's until he took her State Senate Seat in Illinois.

So what advantage did the Wright Controversy bring to Obama?

Besides the days of free air time, the ability to give 2 hour speeches on CNN, to paint himself as this pure man free from outside influences….the ability to throw down the race card….

But he may very well have destroyed Wright's life…is that worth it?

Gene   May 1st, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Wolf,

I only wish newspeople reported the news and not their opinions. Your'e bias towards Hilary is unfair and I wish you would shut your mouth and let us voters decide. Just report what's happening!

The statement about the a new Super Dealgateswitching from Hilary could hurt Barack. How in the world could that happen? You stated he is an unknown - is that why ot could hurt. Cut me a breaK. I wish CNN would fire you. Your bad!!

Neelam   May 1st, 2008 4:51 pm ET

This question is just a wastage of time. The democratic primary is almost over now. Think about how swing states will affect republican Vs. democrats,…. not about somebody who is about to disappear from the scene very soon…..

Ed Russell   May 1st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I cant speak for Ohio and Penn (although i was in penn and saw the same thing)

OBAMA WILL LOSE FLORIDA!!!!!!!!!!

1) Nobody will forget him ignoring our vote
2) Florida is a state with latinos, older voters, and veterans, and a moderate republican governor
- Mccain has appeal to all of these groups they dont value "change" they value "experience". Obama would have a shot if he wasnt denying our vote, everybody sees it in FLA and we are VERY UPSET!!

OBAMA WILL LOSE FLORIDA!!!

dlr   May 1st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I would not gauge anything on these polls. Is anyone else aware that 2 of the polls that were taken, not one African American was polled? That itself makes a HUGE difference.

That is why I am not a huge fan of polls…….

Still 4 Obama   May 1st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Wolf, get off Hillary's bra strap!!! The isn't about "swing states" its about delegates and I believe Obama is winning that race. Since your girlfriend Billary seems to be dead set on making this race about popular, let just remind you she's behind in that race as well. Why dont you report something on Paul vs. Clinton?

FRANK   May 1st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

OBAMA SHOULD RUN AS AN INDEPENDANT CUZ THE DEMS DONT WANT HIM, THE INDEPENDANTS ARE THE ONES THET MADE HIM WIN PRIMARYS, HE HAS NOT WON A SINGLE PRIMARY THAT ONLY DEMS VOTED IN..

THE BAD THING IS THE INDEPENDANTS WILL GO FOR MCCAIN IN NOVEMBER AND OBAMA WILL BE TROUNCED, ILL BET HE LOOSES BY BIGEST MAGRIN EVER!! BY THAT TIME WILL KNOW ALL ABOUT ALL THE SKELETONS IN HIS CLOSET!! SUPPER DELAGATES NEED TO GET A CLUE!! THIS GUY IS NOT ELECTABLE WITH HIS RELATIONSHIPS WITH TERORISTS, AND CRAZY PREACHERS, HE IS NOT ELECTABLE NOW… NEVERMIND AFTER THE GOP GETS AHOLD OF HIM!! DROP OUT NOW OBAMA SHOW US HOW TRUE OF A LEADER YOU ARE, FACE THE FACT U R NOT ELECTABLE!!!

Des,Toronto   May 1st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Hillary!! mission accomplished!!!, do not blame Rev. Wright for the entire drop, she has almost succeded in damaging Obama and the democratic party through her selfishness and kitchen sink Karl Rovian tactics. I hope she is happy now,it's hers or nobody's….totally selfish.Ohio and PA blue collar voters voted against Obama because of race…pure and simple, based on what Bill and Hillary have said and done. The only way she can win now is for the back room deals to deny the nomination to Obama, then goodbye democratic partry for ever!!!

Obama 08

Connie   May 1st, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Wolf, you are a messenger from hell! I am not an Obama supporter, but you are one of the poison in the media.

Vote Huckabee! NPA

Alex in TX   May 1st, 2008 4:53 pm ET

These questions are nonsense. The dynamics will be completely different when we are down to a 2 person (Dem - Rep) race.

Obama will will all three states in November.

mick   May 1st, 2008 4:53 pm ET

The bad think about Obama is he can not make up his mind.
It's like Edwards said he had over a 100 no votes and now it took him 20 years to decide that his Rev. is not good for him or his family

Mike in Columbus   May 1st, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Yes it should…

her lies about Bosnia should be considered too.

her lies about Mark Penn and his negotiations should also be considered.

her illegal campaign financing of her senate seat should be considered.

her willingness to attack one of the top members of her own party should be considered as well.

So yes, let's consider it all…

Mack   May 1st, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Sen. Clinton has already shown that she can win the important states PA,Ohio, and FL. Sen Clinton is more electable and is a must if the democrats want to win the White House and stay in the majority in the house and senate. Sen. Obama has too much baggage and is not proven.

OlvrWhit   May 1st, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Anon

The reason the media is not reporting on the Paul vs. Clinton case is because its a non-issue. Its been thrown out of court several times and every time the court has said the Clintons are not involved, nor should they be.

If this is how the Obama supporters want to play, that is sad. I see this post pop up and it amazes me how stupid you can be. Kind of like the minister story you guys tried to spread about Hillary. How stupid you all must have felt when its revealed that its Clinton, NY, not Hillary Clinton.

Stop spreading lies. Maybe you should look at why Obama lied about Wright, Ayers and others and spend less time worrying about fake news.

Jazzy   May 1st, 2008 4:53 pm ET

To Judi Smith: How far can you drive off of $30 at $4.00 per gallon. You can only get 7.5 gallons on your summer tax savings. At the most in a gas efficient car, you can drive (20miles to a gallon–140 miles.) This is a big savings if you stay at home all the time and your job is right around the corner or in your basement.

ItsOver   May 1st, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Ahhhhhhhhhhh!!! You cursed brat! Look what you've done!! I'm melting, melting. Look at my polling numbers! Ohhhhh, what a world, what a world. Who would have thought that some little girl like you could destroy my beautiful wickedness.

mark   May 1st, 2008 4:54 pm ET

can the superdelegates put an end to the clinton dynasty because it seems that they get control of any democrats and everywhere. those people are a bunch of liars. please, i m tired of liars. lying is not one of the values of the american people. people, you need someone who can tell you the truth not ducking under sniper fire

Greg   May 1st, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Not in the slightest.

That is not how the Democratic nominee is chosen and CNN, and Wolf Blitzer, are fully aware of this fact.

The Democratic nominee is chosen by taking the total # of pledged delegates earned through the primaries/caucuses and adding them to votes of the super delegates.

The job of the super delegates is to affirm the will of the voters.

Since it is virtually impossible for Clinton to win (she will likely lose by more than 100) the race for pledged delegates, the task for the super delegates is clear cut.

Just as a football game is not decided by how hard a team, that loses a game by 10 points, fought back at the end of the game when the other team was in prevent defense, the Democratic nomination is not decided on the basis of who was able to make up some ground by resorting to extremely negative campaign tactics.

Although the media is attempting to create the impression that this race is close (see the meaningless CNN polling released today), this race is over. End of story.

dlr   May 1st, 2008 4:55 pm ET

People should read 'Allen's" comments! He is so true and if she gets the nod…..the Republican Committee will eat her a live. The reason why it's not being discussed now, is because Sen. Obama refuses to run on negatives that have absolutely nothing to do with the needs of the people……

Remember, it is NEVER Hilliary's fault….always someone else…

Obamorons   May 1st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Obamoron powers activate. Form of: an impractical electorate. Shape of: the destruction of the Democratic party.

Ed Russell   May 1st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Obama and his capaign have called Hillary a:

“divisive figure”, “do anything to win”, “deceive the American people”, “that I have a 20 year plan to be president”, “one of the most secretive politicians in America”, “playing politics with War”, “dishonest”

Yet they are the campaign of change?
And general perception is Hillary is making it hard for Obama to win a general?

TO ALL OBAMABOTS what comment has hillary made that is as divisive as any listed above

Randy   May 1st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Wolf - why don't you just go ahead and endorse Mrs. Clinton? You're a superdelegate, aren't you? Perhaps you're stringing us along because at the end of the day what CNN and the other media really wants is for us to think there's still a race.

John   May 1st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Both Wolfe and Dobs are for Clinton, look at who Dobs has on his show more often Zemerman ( who I find very scary sifty smearkes) or Rep stratagist defending Obama. Wolfe does the same. Come guys play fair if you can FL and MI broke the rules so they lose out. Or are you the ones who if you are caught doing something illeagal you find the best lawyer money can buy to get you off on some loop hole.

Alonzo Demetrius   May 1st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Aren't we still a democracy, even in the democrat party? Who-ever gets the most votes wins– that's the way it is done in a democracy. Will the democrats depart from this?

Matt from Tulsa, OK   May 1st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Yes, of course it should be a factor. The sad truth is that neither blue states, nor red states matter in November. Swing states are the only ones that count in the general election. Obama's victories over Clinton in red states may give him a lead in the nomination fight, but they won't matter at all in November. The south and much of the west is solidly republican. The states to watch are Ohio, Pennsylvania, Indiana, Florida, Nevada, New Mexico, Colorado, and Missouri. (And if Clinton is the nominee, then Arkansas becomes a swing state). Of these important states, Obama only won in Colorado (caucus) and Missouri (less than one percent over Clinton). Hillary, however, is winning where it counts. Specifically, her victories in OH and PA should mean more to Democrats wanting to win in November than any of the wins Obama has posted.

It's time we look at this realistically: Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, South Carolina, Montana, Wyoming, Utah and a myriad of other states ARE NOT going "blue" this fall. What good is it if we select a nominee based on his performance in states we have no shot of winning in the fall???

November is about the electoral college. Clinton wins where it matters.

gary   May 1st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

BAYOU JOE. YOU ARE RIGHT. AMERICA DOSNT WANT TO HAVE REAL CHANGES FROM THE ONLY ONE THAT CAN BRING THEM.(HRC.) THE SUPER DELIGATES ARE PRETTY STUPID AND DONT CARE ABOUT OUR COUNTRY EITHER ,IF THEIR GOING TO GO TOWARD A UNKNOWN ,ARROGANT, HYPOCRTICAL, RACIST ,AND UN QUALIFIED CANIDATE. GO HRC

Kathy Corey   May 1st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Senator Clinton is the best candidate to appeal to swing voters. She has proven that with the states that she has won. She goes after every vote in small venues and large venues. Senator Obama prefers to speak from on high at big rallys. Some people like this approach…but not the voters in the swing states.

Pennsylvania

Senator Casey vouched for Senator Obama in PA and in Casey's own neighborhood…Senator Clinton won 72% to Obama's 28%. Governor Rendell had a great candidate in Senator Clinton and a great surrogate in President Clinton. Without a strong democratic candidate …PA in the Republican column.

Florida
The voters in Florida have said that they are not going to vote for Senator Obama..since he refused to support the revote.

Ohio
Same as PA. Governor Strickland had a great candidate in Senator Clinton and a great surrogate in President Clinton. Without a strong democratic candidate …PA in the Republican column.

Mike in Columbus   May 1st, 2008 4:56 pm ET

One voter…

you like fair play? yet you back Clinton? I think not.

Lynn D   May 1st, 2008 4:57 pm ET

I definitely do believe that Senator Clinton's swing state edge should be a factor. Common sence tells me that. Therefore, the superdelegates should not endorse anyone until after all of the people have voted. This poll is telling me that Senator Clinton has a better chance of beating Senator McCain in November. So, why are the superdelegates even considering making their choice known? Would it not be better to wait and see who the people actually want for their nominee? Would it not be better to wait and see who comes out on top after all the people have voted? What is the rush? If either candidates supporter's believe that they were cheated, it will be much worse than waiting this thing out. Finally, Howard Dean should seat the delegates in Michigan and Florida. For goodness sakes, would it not make sense to seat these delegates for the good of our party?

IHH   May 1st, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Throw the bucket of water on her and be done with this. NOW.

Matthew   May 1st, 2008 4:58 pm ET

By the time this has finished, Hillary will have won the popular vote and the most important electoral college states. Polls are already showing her running stronger against McCain. Obama should certainly be congratulated on his wins in Georgia, Idaho, Kansas, South Carolina and Wyoming, but Democrats will NEVER win these states in November! If the superdelegates refuse to accept this - out of some unfounded fear of offending Obama's base - they will be leading the party off a cliff.

Lonnie just telling the truth   May 1st, 2008 4:59 pm ET

I've found something quite interesting developing on CNN. Wolf Blitzers all out campaigning trying to make every case for Hillary and every case against Obama. I also understand there's a possible tie between Wolf and Clinton that goes a bit further than just one sided reporting. We'll see?

Hermas   May 1st, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Senator Obama is not a bad guy, but Hillary WILL do a better job. She is the right one!!!

Eric-PA   May 1st, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Yes, and I'll tell you why as I have said to people months ago. Although there will be some fluidity in the poll numbers of McCain and Clinton, we are all well aware of their scandals and past mishaps. Obama is another story. He's new. Just look at what's happend in the past couple of months. We don't know his floor when it comes to poll numbers. If Obama gets the nomination, just wait and see what the Republicans will throw at him. I can only imagine.

Barack the Vote in RI   May 1st, 2008 5:01 pm ET

No but this SHOULD be….

PAUL vs CLINTON!!!!!!

Why doesn't CNN investigate and broadcast this news the way they covered Rev. Wright?

Fair is fair, CNN!!!

Ricky Hoskins   May 1st, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Hey,

Lets talk about Peter Paul and the Clinton, why don't you dig a little deeper into their crawl space like you have done to Barack Obama.

kingsley   May 1st, 2008 5:01 pm ET

WOLF YOU ARE A CLINTON SUPPORTER AND APPEARS TO BE RACIST AS WELL. IF YOU WANT TO TALK ABOUT POLLS, LETS TALK ABOUT THE PERCENTAGE OF THE COUNTRY THAT DOESN'T TRUST HILLARY. YOU PROVE TO BE DIVICIVE BY THE POST YOU PUT UP YESTERDAY REGARDS TO TRYING TO REACH OUT TO REV. WRIGHT FOR A REPLY. WHY IS THAT SO RELEVANT. WHY YOU DONT TRY TO REACH OUT TO MARK PENN AND ASK HIM ABOUT THE CAFTA DEAL. LETS TALK ABOUT SUPER DELEGATES SWINGING OBAMA'S WAY FOR LEGITIMATE REASONS. AMERICANS DON'T NEED A LIAR, THATS WHY WE AT WAR NOW. I DON'T THINK YOU HAVE A PROBLEM AT THE GAS PUMP BODY

KINGSLEY CT. (WOLF IS RACIST)

I'm a fighter   May 1st, 2008 5:01 pm ET

"People want leadership, Mr. President, and in the absence of genuine leadership, they'll listen to anyone who steps up to the microphone. They want leadership. They're so thirsty for it they'll crawl through the desert toward a mirage, and when they discover there's no water, they'll drink the sand."

- The American President

A gas tax holiday ain't leadership

Krissy, FL   May 1st, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Thanks Anon;

I will second your motion:

TO ALL THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS:

Since the media is refusing to reveal/report the Paul vs Clinton fraud case in court right now, we need to create our own movement and flood every blog on CNN and every blogging website on the World Wide Web with information from the case regardless of what the topic is. For those that don't know - Google Paul vs Clinton and hold on to your shirt with what you read!!

OBAMANACS UNITE!!! LET'S DO THIS!!

…for the record!!!