Comments on: Major Clinton backer switches to Obama

By: so ironic

so ironic — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:13:55 +0000

Girlscoutnut,

Hillary is NOT winning. Its too many misinformed individuals like you who help keep this pointless race going. You need to get caught up with the rest of us and get on board. Hillary is mathematically eliminated. She has been even way before Pennsylvania. She knows it too but needs to tear down Barack and the Democratic party so she can be "Inevitable" again in 2012. Its not all Hillary's fault though. The media are making a killing off of its coverage of the race and are keeping the illusion going as well.

By: Ryan

Ryan — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:13:32 +0000

Yea Obama...for all the white people in america that are saying yea Obama....wait til his elected and Rev. Wright is eating dinner with him at the white house....WAKE UP!!

NO OBAMA!!

He's with this guy for 20 years and doesn't know he's like this?? He's either the poorest judge of character or he is lying....I believe it's both!!

By: Debby

Debby — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:13:31 +0000

This is pretty tacky. If Obama loses the general Clinton will have the last laugh.

By: mama4obama

mama4obama — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:13:24 +0000

I love it....the Hillabots...lol....are angry because one switched sides, which is exactly what Hillary wanted, but she wanted them to switch to her. No you guys are angry because you are having to face what most of us already know. SHE IS LOOSING!!!

I'm thrilled.

OBAMA 08

By: solution

solution — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:13:24 +0000

everybody can see what is going on as "BIG BROTHERS" team
of Democrats are making big pressure on other Super Delegates to
endorse Obama.To ignore big States such as Florida and Michigan is a crime therefore Democrats do not deserve to win in November to bad but it"s their mistake.
Howard Dean along with known loosers as Kennedy, Kerry, Richardson,Dashel want to sit Barak Obama into White House and control him as Chenny do to Pres. Bush.Do we really want these loosers to run the country HOPE NOT.
Obama is NOT ready to take such position he is inexperienced and will not be able ti face chalanges ahead.

By: OBAMA2008

OBAMA2008 — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:13:17 +0000

THE TRUTH HURTS!!! OBAMA 2008!!!

YES WE CAN!!!

VOTE OBAMA 2008 CHNAGE! CHANGE! CHANGE!

By: Truth

Truth — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:13:10 +0000

This is huge...
A reporter from NY times said that almost all of the remaining super-delegates already made their minds to back Obama. They are just waiting for Tuesday. By Wednesday, Obama will be the nominee...
Come on Indiana and join the winning team. We need to work hard after that to heal the party

Yes, we can...

By: Mel

Mel — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:13:03 +0000

Joe Andrew is gutless. What do you mean you don't want this race to fall any lower. You are the one that just sunk to a new low. Running for president of the United States is not supposed to be easy, and that's what you want it to be. So jump on that easy train Joe, I hope you can live with yourself after you help the Democrats lose this election. Have you not listened to Obama these past months concerning Reverend Wright? Obama is such a liar! He says one thing months ago and then says something else now, even though he is on tape. His last "denunciation" of Reverend Wright was pathetic. He was in no way believable. There is nowhere to go but down for Obama, and that means another chance at a Democratic president is GONE!

By: fred

fred — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:13:00 +0000

This party WILL NOT be united if Obama is the nominee!!! Most of us Hillary supporters will vote for McCain. The DNC is the one that screwed the primaries up in the first place. Get rid of Howard Dean and this screwball too.

By: Julie VanDusky

Julie VanDusky — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:12:30 +0000

I really don't understand this switch. Obama has been doing poorly, and the NAFTA/ Rev. Wright scandals make him look terrible. It's like the worse Obama does, the more Democrat elites like him. Please explain the logic behind this?!?

By: For the love of this independent

For the love of this independent — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:12:29 +0000

Another defector. Why are people defecting from Hillary but none from Obama. With all this wright stuff I would think it would be an exodus towards Hillary. I think folks want a thinker in the White House not another fighter. Ouick fixes don't work in the long run.

Quick fix Long term affect
Shock and Awe 4000 dead, 500 billion dollars
Nafta Closed factories and lost job
Gas tax Relief Lost construction jobs and higher gas prices

For once this McDonalds Generation need to look at preparing a Sunday Meal.

By: Brazza Man

Brazza Man — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:12:23 +0000

Let the voters speak on Tuesday.

Clinton now pouring $1 million in NEGATIVE campaign adds into Indiana.

How refreshing to see that Mr. Obama continues to maintain the high ground.

This is the morale fortitude the U.S. needs at a critical juncture in our history. We do not need additional years of the Clintons and lack of transparency which would only exacerbate a bad situation.

By: Nt

Nt — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:12:18 +0000

It is gratifying to know that the American people can look past Mr. Wright to recognize the quality candidate Barack is. Go Obama; Go democrats

By: brenda

brenda — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:12:12 +0000

CNN is talking good about Obama 24 hours a day, Give me a
break. Hope you don't l live to regret it

By: jean - orlando

jean - orlando — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:11:54 +0000

Too Bad Al Gore and John Edwards don't have the backbone to make their preferences known. I am an independent – but I believe their endorsement of either nominee can sway the rest of the "NOT SO SUPPER DELEGATES" to end this circus once and for all. That way Hillary Cinton can go and lay down on the back of the Flat-bed truck that she is so adamant about debating Obama on – lol

By: Tee

Tee — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:11:48 +0000

Great Decision, Once again Obama has used better judgement then
HRC with the gas tax. Putting a band aid over a problem that will hurt worse in the long run.

By: A Citizen

A Citizen — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:11:28 +0000

Too bad. After all is said and done, this is par for the course. Let's forget Rev. Wright....let's forget "bitter", let's forget Ayers. Resko, etc. Bottom line is that Sen Obama has changed his story on ALL the above, trying to back pedal in each and every case and flat out lying in other cases. He is right, these are all "distractions",....but they are his distractions. He will be too busy trying to prove himself, instead of governing. Please Democrats, think about winning the White House as the big picture here. Sen. Clinton is a fighter, she has not given up, she has stayed the course and she is ELECTABLE. Everyone is so busy bending over backwards to show they are not racist, that they are forgetting that they are Americans and Democrats to boot! I don't care what color or gender our nominee is....I DO care that they will fight for ME and not be defending themselves all the time.

By: Robert

Robert — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:11:10 +0000

so much for loyality.He should be ashamed

By: Tony, Enterprise, Alabama

Tony, Enterprise, Alabama — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:11:09 +0000

His endorsement seems very reliable, NOT!

Obama shouldn't count it too much. Now that the wind is blowing Clinton's way following Obama's failure of judgement with Wright, I am sure this "loyal" Obama supporter will be back.

As with all politics, politicians do what is best for them at the time, this guy is no exception, and neither is Obama.

By: GM from MN

GM from MN — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:11:03 +0000

I like how the other ticker states that Obama is LOSING ground.

Really?

By: Nando, Florida

Nando, Florida — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:10:50 +0000

the Tide is Turning!!!!!

By: Raoul

Raoul — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:10:46 +0000

This should have happened the day after Texas announced a delegate win for Obama; The day we knew the math would never work for Hillary. Her and her selfish, ignorant supporters will destroy the "village" to try, in their eyes, to save it. They are bleeding money Obama could use to help the DNC on the McCain front. Why doesn't CNN poll likely Democratic party voters on this question, "How did Sen. Clinton vote on the authorization of force to invade Iraq?" I promise the number for nay is higher than the % of people think Obama is a Muslim. CNN doesn't want to loose the money in ad revenue lost when this primary fight ends. Shame on the Fourth Estate, Michael Powell turned you into for profit betrayers of the public trust. Scumbags.

By: Val, Atlanta, Ga

Val, Atlanta, Ga — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:10:25 +0000

I have one thing to say "Praise the Lord.

Obama/08

By: j williamson

j williamson — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:10:18 +0000

There will be no "Profile in Courage award" for you, dear sir. Ever hear about the courage of one's convictions?

By: jack

jack — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:10:15 +0000

hillary is very very great keep up pls

By: derwin cange

derwin cange — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:09:51 +0000

this is the best thing to happen to obama in a while. this is interesting because the reason behind the switch makes sense. the party needs to heal and this is a step forward.

By: Krissy, FL

Krissy, FL — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:09:36 +0000

PEOPLE ALL OVER THE WORLD, COME ON AND JOIN THE LOVE TRAIN.

OBAMA 08/12

By: D R

D R — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:09:35 +0000

It's starting! I can hear the fat lady warming up behind the curtain. She has a big hook in her hand too!

By: NOBAMA

NOBAMA — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:09:28 +0000

In a year when anybody should have been able to take the White House from the Republicans, the Dumbocrats are offering two ridicules choices that can't win. Drop them both and draft Al Gore.

By: stephy

stephy — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:09:21 +0000

I think Hillary's little stunt at the pumps really showed how out of touch she is. The woman doesn't even know how to pump gas, or get her own coffee, because she is so rich she has someone else do it. How can you relate to my struggle if you have never had to struggle? I hope the rest of the Superdelegates finally see her for what she really is. she is just a Spoiled Brat, who has to have her way regardless of the cost!

By: Marge Hibbing Mn

Marge Hibbing Mn — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:09:17 +0000

I guess Dean and the DNC will PRESSURE the rest of the super delegates to do the same. BUT SEE the polls where more and more and more Democrats are telling the DNC -"If obama is the candidate we'll vote for McCAin"....we have the stupidest bunch of dems running this party you ever saw.

In eight years obama might have had enough political savvy to be a good president but right now........boo hiss. He jumped the gun. Since the percentage of Democrats added to the republicans who will vote for McCAin we see another republican presidency. And the voters are so teed off at the Democrats there are rumors that they might lose their very slim majority in the senate. I know kerry will have a hard time, and they say dodd and biden are going to have a big fight for even the nomination. So what did all this get them. THEY WILL LOOSE THE SENATE, GOODNESS KNOWS HOW MANY IN THE HOUSE AND THE PRESIDENCY FOR SURE IF OBAMA IS THE CANDIDATE.

By: Frank Lee

Frank Lee — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:09:11 +0000

Drip, drip, drip.

Slowly Hillary is going down the drain.............

By: pamela

pamela — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:09:07 +0000

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Robert in Toronto,ON

Robert in Toronto,ON — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:09:06 +0000

Thank goodness – another pleged Superdelegate. Personally, I want this primary over now. The ridiculous attacks made by initially by Clinton, that debate debacle, Rev.Wright, and the "Bittergate" flap have all taken a toll on Obama. Once he is the nominee, he will get back to the issues and go forward with a message of positive changes for America.

By: Freida NYC

Freida NYC — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:09:04 +0000

Whatever! Hillary will our next president!!!!!!

By: jd

jd — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:08:58 +0000

Thank You! Good choice. OBAMA/08

By: Glenn

Glenn — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:08:55 +0000

So what happens when the primaries are over and the superdelegates have made their choices...and still no one has the needed amount of delegates to get the nomination? What then? We flip a coin? I'm definitely not voting for Obama. He is a great talker, but I would rather judge a person on the results of their works over the eloquence of their presentation.

Hillary 2008!

By: kaduke

kaduke — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:08:44 +0000

"The time to act is now". That about sums it up, don't you think? One way or another, or one person or another, this fratricide must end if we're to prepare for the upcoming election against John McCain. Folks, we are all in this boat together, and as it sinks we bicker about who should give the order to bale. Get over yourselves! Either of the two democratic candidates will be better than the alternative, by light years. So, if your guy-gal doesn't win, shed a tear, wipe your nose, stand up straight, and go fight like hell for the the winner, so that we can take our country back! THIS IS OUR TIME!

By: A. Harrison

A. Harrison — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:08:41 +0000

These back and forths will happen until someone drops out or they actually vote at the convention and this will be taken to the convention.

By: Kansas Veteran

Kansas Veteran — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:08:30 +0000

We will be waiting until the Democratic Convention is over, this is truley how the selection of a canidate is suppose to occur.

If I were to do anything different, I would divided the nation into 4 regions and hold regional primaries say in Jan, Mar, May and July.....Convention and its over and everyone gets to have a voice.

Personnaly I am tired of the 24 month exploratory/primary season before we even get to the real elections. If it were not for the fact of America demanding change, the public would have turned their backs on this primary season months ago, But tjat said, the canidate is not picked until the primary. If the DNC wishes to get a jump on the election, there is nothing I know of that says the DNC can not start campaigning against the Republican canidate, who by the way will not be the official canidate of the Republican party until after their convention.

By: Emeka, Florida

Emeka, Florida — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:08:28 +0000

Why are we delaying on the inevitable candidate. Obama clinched this nomination since super Tuesday. The longer this race is, the more chance Mcain has to win in November. Democrats be wise and shine your eyes!

By: Agreed

Agreed — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:08:27 +0000

We need to unite and gather momentum for the real contest in November.

Thanks Joe for providing leadership by reminding the voters and Super-D's what's really important.

Indiana voteres: please turn out and vote for Obama!

By: Madeline, Martha's Vineyard

Madeline, Martha's Vineyard — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:08:17 +0000

. . . I'm not even going to say anything negative about Hillary at this
point. This just goes to show that the HONEST AMERICAN PEOPLE and DELEGATE COUNT are going to choose the president. Not the media, Rev. Wright, spin, self-serving polls, untruth and inuendo. Thats why superdelegates are chosen, for their ability to rise to a higher standard and say what people who are scared to stand for truth won't say, that "the emperor has no clothes". Thank you Joe Andrews.

Yes We Can.

By: David, Silver Spring, MD

David, Silver Spring, MD — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:07:44 +0000

It is heartening to see superdelegates who look at this race in all its complexity and arrive at the conclusion that is best for this country.

We cannot continue with the old ways of pandering to the citizenry, demonizing opposing politicians, and manipulating events and legislation to score politically at the sake of the well-being of our country.

Barack Obama looks at the world with fresh eyes and sees the potential that still lies ahead of us. Hillary Clinton, like John McCain, seem content to let America slide into irrelevancy, as they pick through the scraps for things that might still be of value to themselves and their friends.

By: SDB

SDB — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:07:29 +0000

I wonder how much they paid him?

By: Bobby K

Bobby K — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:07:18 +0000

This is a man who loves America enough to face the fallout that he is sure to get from the Clinton operatives.

He is right both in his reasoning and in his choice putting America and the future first. I

personally have decided that as a live long Democrat, if the super delegates override the people who voted and nominate Hillary, I will NOT vot for president in november. I will vote, but just not for president. I can not support such negative politics.

Stop the negative campaigning Hillary. You are taking my country down in flames with you!

By: MiddleRepublican

MiddleRepublican — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:07:12 +0000

I am really considering voting Democratic this year. This primary is very distasteful and sad. Issues have been left behind by the Democrats. You have all the cards but are choosing to fold. Clinton has no grace or manners. I looked at her and Obama's campaigns fairly but she lost me after Wisconsin.

By: That Jay guy from Canada

That Jay guy from Canada — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:07:06 +0000

Ok: 19 to go...

G08BAMA !

By: Xavier, St. Louis, MO

Xavier, St. Louis, MO — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:06:59 +0000

Welcome aboard a winning campaign! My only question is, what took you so long?

YES WE CAN!

By: Donj, NJ

Donj, NJ — Thu, 01 May 2008 13:06:51 +0000

Let's win back to the white house ALL Democrats (Clintonians, Obamanians, White, Black, Latinos), Independents and even some republicans or Obamicans. We can't afford another 4 years of Bush, McCain, War, recession.

O8ama or Clinton 08, more O8ama.