May 1, 2008
Posted: 11:32 AM ET

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(CNN) – Democratic National Committee member John Patrick, a 31-year member of the United Steelworkers union and vice president of the Texas AFL-CIO, officially announced his support for Barack Obama Thursday. The nod is Obama’s second superdelegate endorsement of the day.

Earlier Thursday, former DNC Chairman Joe Andrew switched his vote from Clinton to Obama. The superdelegate gap between Clinton and Obama stands at 18 in CNN’s latest count.

"Senator Barack Obama has spent a lifetime standing up for American workers, and he will be a crucial voice for us in the White House,” Patrick said in a statement released by the Obama campaign. “He has consistently opposed unfair trade deals that fail to offer protection to American workers — like NAFTA. Senator Obama has a real plan to put money back in the pockets of working families by restoring the manufacturing base in America."

Patrick had been a supporter of former Senator John Edwards’ presidential bid.

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Interested foreign observer   May 1st, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Obama comes across truly as a once in a lifetime leader. America is indeed very fortunate for having someone like him coming forward to contest for presidency, at a time like this.

If Hillary, despite all her antics, is nominated and eventually elected, then America should apologise to countries with despotic and corrupt leaders, the world over.

Tracy   May 1st, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Obama will be our next president of United States….like it or not!
As the saying goes Hilary, if you can't beat them…join them. Hilary, It times to throw your support behind Obama. You are doing too much damage to the Democratic party, you won't be forgiven for it. Maintain some sort of dignity and bow out gracefully from the race.

Make a Choice- Orl   May 1st, 2008 4:35 pm ET

It's amazing to me to see how much the media is attempting to control this election. I wonder who they are working for?? What happend to the good old days when reporters just reported. There is way too much personality and opinion in the news. Let the voters think don't think for them. Obama has to be strong during this bombardment of criticism and doubt. We all knew it was coming. The Rev. Wright thing is just the beginning. Ohh yea… what ever happend to the story with John McCain and that lobbiest woman. Mann… they buried that story deeper than Uma in Kill Bill 2! LOL

Jason, Omaha, NE   May 1st, 2008 4:32 pm ET

What will you Hillary supporters say if she comes out and tells Democrats to unite behind Obama if he is the nominee? Will you go against the wishes of your candidate and party? Will you vote for McCain who wants to continue to give tax breaks to the rich, keep us in Iraq, and not change the health care system? Obama and Hillary have similar policies, so you will vote for a 3rd Bush term because you are bitter your candidate lost? Makes no sense to me. I support Obama, but I would vote for Hillary over a 3rd Bush term. Remember Bush is the lowest rated President ever, do you want 4 more years of that?

popoye   May 1st, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Go OBAMA Go…this is coming to the end!

kw50   May 1st, 2008 4:24 pm ET

CNN, I see you pick and choose what is put out here. All the negative things about Sen. Obama is accepted. Anything current factual info about the Clinton's you pull off. How biased is that.

TO: Kay Lani Ray Rafko May 1st, 2008 1:25 pm ET
Facts are a stubborn thing.
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You're right and the fact is your candidate is not going to catch up or win the nomination. So, get over it, it's time we get back to the issues at hand. Getting this country back on track with President Obama's help.

Csokas   May 1st, 2008 4:23 pm ET

The only way Obama doesn't win in November is the bitterness of Clinton supporters. While I voted Obama back in February, I was, at that time, extremely ready to vote for any Democrat. Now, if Clinton is the nominee, she only gets my vote because I cannot vote for McCain. As a baseball fan, I can only point out to the Clinton campaign that if this was a race for the playoffs, she would have already been eliminated. I just love how Washington, Idaho, etc are less important than New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and California. Talk about disenfrancishment. Take a look in the mirror, Hillary, and let's stop all this bickering and let Obama get on with doing what Clinton says is most important to her – the people's business. Walk the walk don't just talk the talk.

susie   May 1st, 2008 4:19 pm ET

What position is Obama offering these idiots if he gets in the White House?

Patty   May 1st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

If they give it to Obama, I'm switching my vote from Hillary to McCain. We need some competence for God's sake.

Indiana will deliver   May 1st, 2008 4:18 pm ET

O Man – you are absolutley correct!

susie   May 1st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

How can these people go for Obama, he sit in a church for 20 years listening to preaching on anti-America? Politicians are so stupid!!

jz   May 1st, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I GUESS THE DEMS ARE DECIDING TO GIVE UP HOPE FOR THE WHITE HOUSE. MAN ARE THESE GUYS STUPID. PROBABLY AFRAID OF A WOMAN….OR JUST PLAIN STUPID.

Indiana will deliver   May 1st, 2008 4:16 pm ET

After Obama wins the nomination, the Democratic party will get behind him in full force and he will prevail over John McSame-as-Bush in November.

JB Cal   May 1st, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Tootei, you don't have to be in politics to help people. Perhaps you can break down Hillary's 35 years of experience.

Harvey in Va   May 1st, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I am sick and tired of these super delegates backing Obama jus tto get on a bandwagon and I will do everything in my power to punish them, by organizing Hillary supporters to vote for McCain, if obama is on the ticket

Susie   May 1st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Everyone thats says yes he can yes he can do what run his mouth and nothing comes out is that what yall want for preisdent.

Hillary 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

Anonymous   May 1st, 2008 4:13 pm ET

I am so sick of these people betraying Clinton…I will do everything in my power to punish them in the gen election, by organizing Hillary supports to vote for McCain, if obama is the candidate

Michael, North Carolina   May 1st, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Sen. Obama has survived yet another storm of attacks from Sen. Clinton, and Rev. Wright. This shows yet again that Sen. Obama WILL BE TOUGH ENOUGH FOR THE REPUBLICAN ONSLOT OF ATTACKS THAT THEY WILL THROW AT HIM IN NOVEMBER.
Sen. Clinton you do not have to worry about the fact, if Sen. Obama will be tough enough for the republicans or not. He is gaining you day by day with superdelegates,so I believe that is proof enough.
Sen. Obama has noting to fear, in the end he will win.

YES WE CAN
OBAMA/CASEY '08

leila   May 1st, 2008 4:02 pm ET

CINDY….

All I can say is WOW! It has to be some very uninformed individuals on this site that refuses to look at the bigger picture. I would urge each and every one of you to go back and read CINDY'S POST….UNBELIEVABLE…AND YOU HILLARY SUPPORTERS WANT HER TO BE PRESIDENT?! COME ON, GET A CLUE…JOHN MCCAIN IS ONLY GIVING YOU A $5K ($5,000 FOR YOU THAT DON'T KNOW) TAX CREDIT TO PURCHASE AN AVERAGE $12K ($12,000) HEALTH INSURANCE POLICY ???!!! CAN YOU SAY 1+2 DON'T EQUAL THREE HERE?

L.Bowie   May 1st, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Everyone is asking what this PETER PAUL VS CLINTONS is???? A recently released video shows Hillary Clinton's involvement in potentially the biggest case of election law fraud in United States history, as well as Bill and Hillary Clinton having a part in damaging and ultimately destroying Marvel Comics creator Stan Lee's company and jailing his business partner Peter Paul in an effort to cover up the fraud arising due to a benefit fundraiser held for the Clintons in August 2000.It was the largest event ever produced for a US President in Hollywood, it was the largest private concert produced closed to the public and it was the largest fundraising event ever produced for a Senator. It also became a federal crime when Hillary Clinton's campaign hid the source and amount of Peter Paul's $1.2 million plus expenditures for Hillary Clinton's campaign. And that is why the Clintons are being very quiet about this lawsuit in LA Supreme Court! Also, Hillary Clinton’s baggage has not been aired. Her Pastor has been charged with Child molestation and sentenced to 7 years in prison. She pulled another Bosnia sniper fire mis-spoke in Indiana TV ad, blaming Pres Bush for Magnequench Factory going to China, when it was Pres Cliinton who signed the deal. Let’s not forget the Hospital story she lied about.

Here is a compiled list of reasons from other bloggers as to why I am an Obama supporter.

Louisiana wants Obama 08

Julio from Texa   May 1st, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Yeah right. Texas has no love for Obama. What has he done for us??
NOTHING.
and hes week and an elitist. I dislike him so much. so get real
i think obama is gonna lose in indiana and hillary will probably score an upset in nc.
i can so see that happening

karen from philly   May 1st, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Obama has already worked on community issues even before he became a politician. Can CNN put the senate record online comparing Hillary and Obama's track record. She claims 35yrs of experience and if you compare her accomplishments to Barack's it's nothing much in 35yrs!!!!

Tom,des moines   May 1st, 2008 3:54 pm ET

HUSSEIN OBAMA WILL NOT BE OURS NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE USA PERIOD.

HILLARY OR McCAIN 08!

change is going to happen   May 1st, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Change we can believe in.

BETTYE   May 1st, 2008 3:50 pm ET

THANK GOD FOR MEN LIKE OBAMA
HILLARY SATAN IS THE FATHER OF ALL LIES NO MATTER WHO TELLS THEM EVEN YOU.
DON'T FORGET YOU DID NOT WALK OUT ON BILL BECAUSE WE HAVE NOT FORGOTTEN.

Cecile   May 1st, 2008 3:48 pm ET

LOL, LOL, LOL, LOL, LOL!

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   May 1st, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Whats the Name of that church with all the CHILD MOLESTORS?

Are peoplestill sitting there after 20 years?
Are They Still Listening to those KIDDY PORN Lovers?

Why don't the leave that church?

Am I WRIGHT??

O Man   May 1st, 2008 3:37 pm ET

A true leader expects the unexpected and acts, not reacts. Hilary Clinton was the front runner for democratic nomination. She did not believe that Barack Obama was the X-factor. Most us didn't. Was she up for the challenge. Her camp says she is and that she is tough and a fighter. Can we say she fought a good fight? Her campaign was mismananged and nearly broke. Is a good fighter a cheap short artist? Getting dirty with her politics. Not being trueful to her supporters by lying to them repeatly. Is this presidential? On the other hand, Barack Obama had a plan and excuted it very well and honoraby. That is why he is the front runner and has very good excutive skills. This is what this race is all about….the excutive offce.

kw50   May 1st, 2008 3:35 pm ET

TO: kim May 1st, 2008 12:50 pm ET
everbody on these political tickers are just ignorant obama supporters. clinton supporters are not going to back him in november.
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Kim, unless you have multiple personalities, you are 1 person and unfortunately, you don't speak for everyone.

The writing is on your walls, President Barack Obama is in the Hoooouse, President Barack Obama is in the hoooouse. Get used to it and I'm sure he will accept your apology. He is just that kind of guy, honest and caring. Unlike your candidates; McCain and Clinton. They will sell the American people a bill of goods then come back to collect them.

Peter   May 1st, 2008 3:34 pm ET

I looks like all these delegate endorsing Obama want to lose in november.
JOE ANDREW REASON TO SWITCH TO OBAMA.
NOTHING PERSONAL IT’S ONLY BUSINESS OBAMA PAY MORE.
WAIT TO THE END OF THE PRIMARY AND SEE WHO IS THE MORE ELECTABLE, SUPER DELEGATES WILL CHANGE THEIR MIND IN CONTRAST TO ESTABLISMENT.
HILLARY 08 The most qualified and prepared

vici joy   May 1st, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Obama said he desires to unit people, he came in the race tried to capitalize on being half-white, half-black. People fell for it at beginning; however; if he has a solid background and real working history to back him up, this will be still working for him now. Unfortunately, his biggest road blocks right now are those who supported him, gave him money at beginning, and now realized that they were cheated and their votes and money were stolen by Obama by listening to him what he said he is.

Obama and his supporters are undermining voters intelligence by giving excuses like “people give him hard time because he’s black” or “He’s been smeared by his opponents”. Those are Obama’s own words putting down the small town Americans behind the S.F. closed door fund raising; it’s Obama’s own decision to keep relationship with Rev. Wright; it’s Obama who gave the whole American the lecture of racism right after Rev. Wright’s scandal first broke out. Furthermore, if Obama is genuine and honey like what he said he is, black or white, how can people smear him if none of the above mentioned words and actions of his ever existed?

Obama will end up pushing those people who felt been cheated out of their votes and money by him to McCain.

pam Eugene OR   May 1st, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Cindy @ 1:42
Thank you for your wonderful reporting on the Paul lawsuit. There are still many people that don't know about this and won't take the time to research it. CNN is not going to report it. It is a giant elephant hiding in plain site and the media is ignoring it till after the election. You can bet the McCain supporters won't!
I think the Clinton supporters simply don't want to know or admit it. It is valid proof that both the Clinton's are liars. This is not some silly lie about sniper fire. Billary will be found guilty of fraud. Do we want these people back in our White House?

ray   May 1st, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Some of the media are intent on protracting the race. I wonder if it is an economic decision made by some news bosses (e.g., ratings).

E.M.Jordan/NJ   May 1st, 2008 3:27 pm ET

I CAN'T AGREE MORE, THERE ARE TO MANY ISSUES THAT WE ARE BEING FACED WITH AND FIGHTING DOES NOT HELP AND NO THE NUMBERS DO NOT ADD UP….AND I THINK THAT IT IS TIME TO PUT A END TO IT REGARDLESS OF WHO YOU SUPPORT PLEASE LETS BE REALISTIC IF WE ARE TO SAVE THIS ECONOMY…………………..$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

LJ Blue   May 1st, 2008 3:22 pm ET

Obama is still trickling in superdelegates from across the country.

OK. Just how would it look if the superdelegates decided NOT to pick the only Black candidate to ever run for President, if he actually had the most deligates?

The "Ten Most Wanted Corrupt Politicians" for 2007 (from JudicialWatch.org)
The list mentions Hillary Clinton (D-NY), John Conyers (D-MI), Larry Craig (R-ID), Diane Feinstein (D-CA), Rudy Giuliani (R-NY), Mike Huckabee (R-AR), I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, former Chief of Staff to Vice President Dick Cheney, Barack Obama, (D-IL) Nancy Pelosi (D-CA), and Harry Reid (D-NV).

And we keep electing them anyway.

kw50   May 1st, 2008 3:20 pm ET

TO: Steven May 1st, 2008 1:44 pm ET
I guess you can buy an election, after all. And, FYI, Andrews (the other new super for Obama today) is working for Diebold voting systems, trying to get CA to adopt electronic voting machines for the fall.
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Exactly, and guess what camp he just moved from, come on; guess?
Alright, I will tell you, he jumped froooooom the "Clinton" camp.

Did you really think about that comment before you wrote it? Hillary purchased him for her campaign. I guess he grew a conscience and a couple of testicles, hahahahahaha. The lenght's the Clinton's would go to steal and election. Now millions of people see your comment.

Darryl   May 1st, 2008 3:19 pm ET

John Patrick,

When I see you in Austin Texas at the convention I will have to buy you a drink. I am a State Delegate, I look forward to see you.

Thank you for coming on board.

God Bless

Steve in DC   May 1st, 2008 3:17 pm ET

CNN …why no reporting on the Peter Paul controversy? you spend months on Rev Wright…but ignore a story that has election fraud and federal crimes attached to it? Why not expose Hillary for her past involvements?

mj   May 1st, 2008 3:15 pm ET

I am amazed at how many people claim that they know the opponent "can't win the genera' election"! Maybe your friends and relatives won't vote for him/her but come on, how can you be so smart as to know for a fact that any one of the 3 candidates will loose? This is just such a bogus claim by anyone making it. Let's make these posts a bit more positive. Basically we have three great candidates–I'm an independent from IN who will vote for Obama but I see Hillary has some very good points and if Obama doesn't win the primary, I will vote McCain. My biggest problem with Hillary is ethics. Although I disagree with McCain on the war, I believe he is a man of strong ethics and will therefore choose him over Hillary. Dispite what any of them claim, none has the power to make major changes without being able to work with congress and the senate–therefore I choose Obama. There are many reasons that Obama is my first choice and many that I will never vote for Hillary but come on, no one knows who will win the general election so stop making yourselves look like idiots.

Aces full of Kings   May 1st, 2008 3:14 pm ET

And the beat goes on…(Sonny and Cher)

alonzo   May 1st, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Obama in the White House in 2009!!!! a 21st century world leader

Hillary in the Senate again in 2009 no victory in vitriol Senator

Bill Clinton in the Dog House in 2009 bathos-pathos Bill gone at last

George W ex-president in 2009!!!! good-bye belligerent ignorance

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NotThisTimeinNY   May 1st, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Thank you Cindy!!! I don't know how you managed to get it all in, but more people need to know about the Paul v Clinton case. Complete details are at peterfpaul.com – - it's time to yank the wool off this pup!!!

A Mama 4 Obama   May 1st, 2008 3:09 pm ET

I tell you again, I tell you again!

Will somebody please please tell Hillary "Rotten" Clinton that the "Midnight Train to Bosnia" is leaving May 6th, please make sure all her bags are packed because she's DONE.

I Love It, I Love It!

Go Obama 08 and 12!

Diana   May 1st, 2008 3:07 pm ET

I find these emotional, innuendo based comments so discouraging. I do have a preference for the final outcome, but the most important issue is taking back the White House in November and when I hear right-thinking folks SCREAM at each other, taunt and slander the candidates and each other, I have to ask – are these adults? Some one is posting an article from the Utica Post regarding a "Clinton pastor" convicted of child molestation – that's Clinton the TOWN not Clinton the candidate and others are rehash Wright's statements as if they issued directly from Obama (when was the last time you stood up during a sermon and took issue with a pastoral statement?) Please, let's keep our eye on the prize.

I like Hillary, but let's get real.   May 1st, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Hillary just doesn't have the delegate numbers to win. It is time for
Clinton and Obama supporters to stop the bickering on the blogs and
stand as DEMOCRATS to defeat John McCain. Let's unite behind
the obvious winner Senator Obama and use our jokes toward the Republicans and not each other. Who wants to pay seven dollars a gallon at the gas pump? Even Hillary's superdelegates are realizing that the math is with Senator Obama and lining up behind him. Let's follow their example.

YES WE CAN.

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   May 1st, 2008 3:06 pm ET

LEAVE Michelle out of it ..

She is No More Important than Cindy is to McIraq ..

She is No More Important than Hillary was to Bill.

The Presidency is not a Husband & Wife or Couple team Job.
Only Barack will Lead us. Get Real.!

Hillary was and is Nothing without Bill.

E.M.Jordan/NJ   May 1st, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Jack you need to do some real research before you point fingers it is clear that someone is behind what this Rev has done and still trying to do but that does not make Barack Obama responsible for his actions and if it does then I guess hillary should be accountable for her Pastor.
IF A PASTOR IS KNOWN BY THE COMPANY THEY KEEP!
When the Rev. William Procanick put his hand on the Bible during his
sex-abuse trial in Oneida County Court earlier this year, he swore to
tell the whole truth And nothing but the truth. But as the former
Clinton Pastor was sentenced Friday to three years in prison for
Inappropriately touching a 7-year-old girl at his Home last March, Judge
Michael L. Dwyer said Procanick Sacrificed his honesty the day he
testified.
Okay, so now that Bill and Hillary Clinton's pastor Has been convicted
of child molestation, will we see the Same furor directed at Hillary
that Obama has had to Endure these last few weeks?
IF A CANDIDATE IS KNOWN BY THE PASTOR THEY KEEP ……
Then you need to email this article to everyone you Know. Here the
CLINTON 'S Pastor is convicted of child Molestation. So, if Obama bears
the guilt for his pastor's comment; then Hillary has to be equally
tainted by this man's crimes.

GIVES NEW MEANING TO SHOE ON THE OTHERS FOOT…

WELL I GUESS YOU DON'T DO MUCH RESEARCH JACK GET YOUR FACTS STRAIGT AND THEN YOU CAN CONVERSATE BUT I GUESS WHEN YOU LET PEOPLE PUT ANYTHING IN FRONT OF YOU AND YOU RUN WITH IT…IT'S SAD.
YOU KNOW THE SAYING IF YOU DON'T STAND FOR SOMETHING YOU WILL FALL FOR ANYTHING!!!!!!!!!!!!! MEANING "HILLARY"

ak   May 1st, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Hillary Supporter now, will support Obama if he wins but No way can he beat Mcain. the reupblican machine will make mince meat out of him. Hes too young, too idealistic, too green, the idea of changing Washington has merit but you cant change it if you dotn know how to work it! We need Hillary to win if we are truly going to get out of Iraq and fix the Bush mess of the last 8 years

Trang, Fremont, CA   May 1st, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Thank you, John Patrick, for supporting senator Obama.

Obama supporters, please refrain from attacking Hillary and Hillary supporters. They have their own reasons for supporting her. Obama has said that he wants to bring the country together and heal this country, and we cannot do this if we keep on attacking one another like this. I know you want senator Obama to win, and it hurts when you see him being attacked. What you can do is say why support senator Obama … that should not be hard, because he does have many wonderful qualities.

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   May 1st, 2008 3:02 pm ET

EDWARDS IS NOT DUMB. HE KNOWS BILLARY'S WHOLE PAST.
WE WILL REMEMBER EDWARDS AND WHO AND WHAT HE STANDS FOR.

Debbie   May 1st, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Some of you people believe everything you hear. Check the facts.
Hillary is ahead today for the first time in the McCain vs Hillary poll. She wasn't for the past few months. It is the votes that count. Obama is still ahead in most states, most delegates and most popular.

Ibextati   May 1st, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Hillary is losing the last war where she has had an edge. Obama needs only 1/3 of the remaining superdelegates. The current trend does not look good for Hillary. I think this is a backlash against the Clintons for using Carl Rove tactics to attack a fellow democrat.

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   May 1st, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Don't even tell me that these SUPER-DUPER DELEGATES don't
know about the Clinton's Past. THEY KNOW. THEY KNOW FIRST
HAND. RENDALL KNEW. WE WILL REMEMBER YOU ALL WHEN
ALL OF THE CLINTON'S PAST COMES OUT IN THE WASH. AND
WE WILL REMEMBER YOU! DON'T FOOL AMERICANS ONCE AGAIN WITH YOUR SMEAR ADS.

Trang, Fremont, CA   May 1st, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Thank you, John Patrick, for supporting senator Obama.

Obama supporters, please refrain from attacking Hillary and Hillary supporters. They have their own reasons for supporting her. Obama has said that he wants to bring the country together and heal this country, and we cannot do this if we keep on attacking one another like this. I know you want senator Obama to win, and it hurts when you see him being attacked. What you can do is say why support senator Obama … that should not be hard, because he does have many wonderful qualities.

Sharon from Houston, Texas   May 1st, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Welcome Aboard the OBAMA Train John!

Mary - PA   May 1st, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Welcome!

YES WE CAN!

ruby   May 1st, 2008 2:58 pm ET

TO ALL SUPERDELEGATES:

I hope CNN publishes this.. They have a way of throwing out anything that works for Hillary…

AS REV WRIGHJT"S SPEECH…. What you all need to realise is that he did not say anything different. All that he said, about America and AIDS etc, Obama had heard, and supposedly denounced in March. What upset Obama, was that his innermost secret is about to get exposed… as soon as the Rev. stated that, “Politicians say what they say and do what they do based on electability, based on sound bites, based on polls,” Wright told the Press Club. “Preachers say what they say because they’re pastors. . . . I do what pastors do. [Obama] does what politicians do,” he was asking ALL American to think, and ask themself, is Barack Obama telling them {American people} the truth about himself.

What Wright was saying is that he knows, based on his long personal relationship with Obama, that Obama agrees with him but can’t say so publicly for political reasons.

There is no way that Wright would not have known this man real good, not after 20 years.. You are all in for great REGRET!!!!

I am so shocked at the way you have all turned from the person who can take this country to where it needs to be.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   May 1st, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Mike in Columbus""

You should be voting for what it the kind of world you want your children and grandchildren living 5 years from now!!!

How can you expect to affect the future if you don't understand the now?

jr   May 1st, 2008 2:57 pm ET

An open note to John Edwards:

You hold 26 pledged delegates in your hand and have been very non-committal about who you will throw them to. Some of your former super delegates have or are in the process of making their choices known. So don't you think you should do the same some time soon.

If your decision is a hard on to make then consider this. Both of your choices are flawed and have baggage. One, Hillary Clinton, has much more baggage than the other. Next, consider the amount of support the Clinton's gave you when you were on the ticket as the V.P. candidate. Does little or none sound about right. Why, because they were looking ahead to her running this time.

Finally, you campaigned with a vision. So which of these candidates do you think can come closest to achieving that vision. Hillary, the Washington insider, or Obama the merchant of change.

So you see this decision really isn't that hard to make, that is unless there really wasn't a vision in the first place.

kw50   May 1st, 2008 2:56 pm ET

TO: Praetorian, Fort Myers May 1st, 2008 1:28 pm ET
Another Pimp for power–who should know better
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What is your problem; you are the most bitter; person I have ever come across? Get a grip and get a life, we have a major problem; and I think this country is about to start another was before Bush is out of office. Think about the future of this country and, why your government is so fearful of talking to our enemy. Why does Bush insist on antagonizing other Iran, Syria; countries that look like they aren't going to take any smack? While this country is waiting for the other preverbal shoe to drop (Nuclear bomb). Everyone is complaining how bad the economy is, how we just lost another 47 soldiers to a senseless war; yet they are willing the vote in 2 people that voted for that war and are trying to start another with Iran. People please wake up and smell the coffee. We need a change, new eyes looking over the foreign policy, a fresh brain/mind to deal with the economy, healthcare and someone that will tell us what is happening and not stay behind closed doors until it's to late to do anything about it.

Our children are voting for the 1swt time and they want Sen. Obama, because they want a country for themselves and their kids to grow up in without fear. Did you take note of the Indiana ID judgment? I see the "draft" process headed back into the picture if McCain and Clinton are elected. We have a shortage of military, so what does that tell you. All you folks that want to vote for McCain & Clinton; you need to think about that twice. Hillary has to prove she's tough, she has to keep up with the big guys, she even said she would annihilate Iran if they did anything. Why would they do anything? Because, we have to prove we're powerful, so we antagonize, bait, goad. We are headed for another 100 years of war. Apparently, you haven't lost a love one yet. They're willing to shoot first with no questions asked. Watch C-Span while the government tries to explain why they are doing what they are doing to Iran and Syria. It's all speculation, yet they have sent ship out to the Persian Gulf. We will all need to be in a church for 20 years. If they had been we would not be waiting on the shoe to drop.

Carrie Good Eagle Hayden, Idaho   May 1st, 2008 2:56 pm ET

CNN won't post this. But if the repubs try to swiftboat Obama with the Wright guy, then they better think about getting McCain swiftboated with that 64 karat nutcase Hagee, CNN never, ever, brings that UP ON THE NEWS.

barackobama44thpresidentofusa.blogspot.com   May 1st, 2008 2:55 pm ET

It's time for REAL change in Washington, it's time for Barack Obama for president !!!!!!!!!!

CHUCK   May 1st, 2008 2:53 pm ET

RE: DELEGATES,CAUCAS,SUPER DELEGATES,STATES WON…

IF YOU COUNT UP THE ELECTORAL COLLEGE VOTES OF THE STATES HILLARY HAS WON SO FAR…SHE WOULD HAVE 289 ELECTORAL VOTES AND WE WOULD BE ADDRESSING HER AS MADAM PRESIDENT. OBAMA IS GOOD BUT THE REPUBLICAN CORRUPTION AND SPIN MACHINE WILL EAT HIM UP…WHICHEVER DEMOCRAT WINS THE NOMINATION I AM SUPPORTING BUT I THINK HILLARY IS THE TOUGHER OPPONENT FOR OLD BEFUDDLED AND B.S. ARTIST MCCAIN.

RETIRED IN AZ…SO WE GET LOTS OF GOODIES ABOUT MCCAIN

nicole   May 1st, 2008 2:51 pm ET

WOOOOOOOOOOOOO. OBAMA NATION. What will tomorrow bring, two three more? WE LOVE IT. BYE-BYE HILLARY.

OBAMA 08

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   May 1st, 2008 2:51 pm ET

A Clinton Presidency will be the "end" of our country. Her and Bill
have robbed our jobs and got personally "paid off". They send
other people (Penn, etc,) to do their dirty work and then deny, deny,
deny. It works for them.

Bill won't have to walk far to see his "friends" as lobbyists and other
countries willing to pay him a salary. And Hillary, will be able to
turn her head and say she didn't know. Wake up, you women fools.
Your husbands jobs are being "SOLD. 5 Million from Dubai and
$800,000 from Columbia and more $$$$$ via Penn. You women
are fools and so are you racists.Get over it!!!! FAST. You are going to be voting AGAINST yourselves and your own families. Wake up and don't be stupid!!!!! Hear ye, Women and Racists!!!!

trellskig   May 1st, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Oh no, where did the competition go from yesterday? hahaha

Thats right keep reeling them in Senator O.

Gerri   May 1st, 2008 2:49 pm ET

SEN.OBAMA, OBAMA, OBAMA, PLEASE STAY FOCUS FOR THE PEOPLES AND FOR THE GOOD OF THIS COUNTRY. WE WILL CONTINUE TO SAY " YES WE CAN, YES WE CAN, YES WE CAN".

Tamara 4 Obama   May 1st, 2008 2:49 pm ET

That's why I say polls don;t mean a thing! Welcome aboard!
This thing will be over before you know it!

Obama08!

Moses, Ca.   May 1st, 2008 2:48 pm ET

Another one…thank you Sir, that makes 2 super delegates today.
WELCOME ABOARD

mOSES, cA.

SANGO DONNEL ANNOH   May 1st, 2008 2:47 pm ET

LET NO ONE TALK ABOUT HILLARY SHE IS THERE TO ACOMPANY OBAMA TO THE TOP AS SEGULEN ROYAL DID IN FRANCE THERE ARE POSITIONS THAT A WOMAN CAN HOLD NOT WORLD LEADER THAT IS PUTING US MEN DAWN .ONLY TAKE A LOOK ON WORLD DAY OF THE WOMAN.THERE LET US KNOW THAT WHAT A MAN CAN DO A WOMAN CAN DO IT BETTER.WHAT AN INSULT.
LET HER BE
SANGO DONNEL ANNOH
DOUALA CAMEROON

ruby   May 1st, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Did you guys decide to ignore the fact that Clinton also got endorsed by two superdelegate AFL-CIO state presidents in the past two days. (One today)

Sonyi   May 1st, 2008 2:46 pm ET

I hope both CNN and MSNBC can get their numbers together soon. Thanks for another super.

Nick   May 1st, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Unbelievable!
McCain is going to be a new president.
It is about the time to have another political party.

Anna   May 1st, 2008 2:45 pm ET

I am a white professional woman who respects John McCain greatly . But if we are going to have a Democrat for President I will take Barack Obama any day of the week than seeing the White House inhabited by the despicable liars without ANY moral fiber in them Clintons.

Chill Out-N-AZ   May 1st, 2008 2:45 pm ET

Kim…..you are the perfect example of why we need Barack Obama. The obvious fear,hatred and insecurity you express is reflective of the apathy found in many parts of the country.

I can only hope that you are smarter than the "cut off your nose to spite your face" sentiment you espouse. However in the event you're not, be sure to use a very sharp instrument.

We've got a BIG TENT and you're still welcome.

OBAMA '08

Mike in Columbus   May 1st, 2008 2:45 pm ET

I would rather lose the election voting for Obama than win it voting for hillary.

All of you hillary supporters threatening to vote for McCain if hillary doesn't get the nomination, go for it. McCain running our country does not scare, but hillary does.

And guess what… 4 years from now Barack would beat hillary again!

Kat   May 1st, 2008 2:44 pm ET

Oh Eric……..consider Whitewater, Travelgate, Vince Foster, getting fired in her early days for lying, getting caught lying on tape, lying about Bosnia, Peter Paul. And you think Obama has baggage? The problem is that they haven't been able to dig up or make up more on Obama.

Hillary sounds more like McCain than any Democrat I've ever heard.
May be she could be his vice president. She is dividing the party in her quest to be queen and doing it in any way to win, ethical or not.

angelina for obama   May 1st, 2008 2:43 pm ET

any of you have notice that everytime Obama gets one or two delegates, they do not really announce it in this CNN clinton national network, but if she gets one endorsment, it is : Clinton gets BIG endorsement………….

mm cnn: clinton national network wants to steal the nomination and use the same tactics billary do in her campaign.using misleading words, scaring people, saying someone won by 10% even so is not……

CNN please stop the covering of the queen B and the King H report facts..
even limbaugh is doing better……………

SANGO DONNEL ANNOH   May 1st, 2008 2:42 pm ET

IAM BY NAME SANGO DONNEL ANNOH FROM CAMEROON
WHAT I WILL LIKE TO LET THE AMERICAN PEOPLE KNOW IS THAT BARACK OBAMA IS MORETHAN A LEADER EVERYTIME HE SPEAKS HE SPEAKS LIKE AN ANGEL .WHAT I LIKE FROM HIM MOST IS THAT HE LISTENS TO PEOPLE AND IT IS SAID A LEADER WHO LISTEN IS THE ONE WHO CAN GET TO PEOPLES PROBLEMS VERY FAST.COLOUR IS NOT LEADERSHIP WHAT IS IN HIM THAT MATER.I WAS DISAPPOINTED WHEN HIS FORMER PASTOR CRITISIZED HIM.THATS WHERE I SAW THAT, THAT PASTER WASNT REALLY A PASTER BUT A BUSSINESS MAN .HE USE THE NAME OF PASTORSHIP TO COVER HIMSELF BUT NOTHING LAST FOR EVER.IF HE HAD SOMETHING FOR OBAMA WHY THIS TIME?LOOK AT THE WAY BARACK OBAMA RESPONDERED ON THE COMEDY CENTRAL HE RESPONDED LIKE JESUS
LETS LOOK AT OBAMA NOT THE COLOUR HE WILL NOT ONLY ROLL AMERICA BUT THE WORLD.

SANGO DONNEL ANNOH
DOUALA CAMEROON

Dennis F   May 1st, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Here goes another idiot superdelegate politician who is supporting Obama.

Great, if Hillary does not get the nomination there are many of us who will never vote for Obama and well there is that third option which is not looking all that bad (John McCain).

I might not like all his politics but I truly believe that he s straight and will at least do what he says. That would be a welcome breath of fresh air and politics.

Here is OBAMA, a man who Americans virtually know nothing or little about him and his minimal experience in politics. They are willing again (just like that other guy Bush) to give him the keys to the BUS so he can drive it further into the ground. Obama's tenure in the Illinois State Senate wasn't exemplary and his current stint in the US Senate wasn't much better.

Even as the Chair for the Senete oversite committee for the Afghanistan War was a complete wash. He never even called a meeting for over 12 months. And he is the MAN that will solve our problems in IRAQ and AFGHANISTAN.

Hey US Army, Marines etc when you vote please do yourself a favor and research on this guy because he hasn't done a lick in trying to help you. Don't believe all those flowery speeches and words because he is full of it!!!

America please take care when you vote in the GE becuase we as a nation do not have the luxury of taking any more chances with inexperienced Presidents.

JFK   May 1st, 2008 2:39 pm ET

The primary system needs to changed in the next election. The next time around needs to be an all at once 50 state primary. Winner takes all. No more of this proportional delegate stuff. This was an utter disaster!

Tangie   May 1st, 2008 2:39 pm ET

CHANGE! CHANGE! CHANGE!

THIS IS FOR THE NEW GENERATION, MY KIDS, YOURS KIDS. THE FUTURE POLITICAL JUNKIES!!!

CHANGE! IS WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS!!!!

OBAMA 2008!! YES WE CAN!!!!

Nigel   May 1st, 2008 2:39 pm ET

With all respect to Obama's supporters, I am somewhat taken back by the comments both Obama and Hillary supporters make, against each other. I truly believe the media has overplayed the effects of the Rev. Wright, they should just put it to rest. Both candidates has their faults, BUT the main concern is for the Democrats to win in November, and alot of people don't think he can deliver. I am sure alot of people are torn between these two wonderful candidates, as I am. Voting Obama, is voting another 4 four years of BUSH. If Obama gets the nomination, I hope we can agree a mistake was made and move forward and all unite to get back the Whitehouse in 2012 from the Republicans.

Dale Wise   May 1st, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Word on the street here in DC is that a very large contingent of uncommitted superdelegates have already decided to go with Obama. This daily trickling of superdelegates throwing their support behind Obama is part of a plan to end the nomination next Tuesday.

More are going to commit each day, then Monday or early Tuesday, a substantial number will make their announcement supporting Obama all at once.

Rumor is that the majority of the remaining superdelegates are involved. We'll see next week.

Josh   May 1st, 2008 2:37 pm ET

A lifetime? … How old is he… like 46, minus 20yrs spent hating white america in company of his minister so that's like nothing.

Tanya Kujath   May 1st, 2008 2:37 pm ET

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Democrats Rule   May 1st, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Thank goodness that we have superdelegates who love their party! Bless you sir, and WELCOME ABOARD!

Smiley from Conyers, GA   May 1st, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Shahin, you're an ignoramus! Keep your racial epithets to yourself. You freakin' idiot!

mike   May 1st, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Sure seems that the more Hillary spews her divisive venom and tries to tear down the man, more and more supers throw their support for Obama. It is becoming obvious that most people don't care for this type of campaigning. The supers won't buy into it. Hillary is destroying her chances in the process. All you Obama haters out there take note, this is her doing. She chose to go this route and it is backfiring.

Farhan   May 1st, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Welcome aboard! let get this thing going so the Sen Clinton can drop out and we can turn our attention to the real problem Sen McCain!

Go Obama 08 Yes We Can

Ms. Brown   May 1st, 2008 2:35 pm ET

First they ignore you,
then they laugh at you,
then they fight you,
then you WIN!!

Mohandas Gandhi

OBAMA 08

AMB   May 1st, 2008 2:34 pm ET

And they just keep rolling in!

"We are looking forward to years of Peace, Prosperity and a balanced budget!"
Deb, if you want years of peace–don't vote for someone who supported the war! If you want a balanced budget, look to the campaign that pays its debts!

Yes we can!! Obama '08!!

Over Here in Chicago   May 1st, 2008 2:34 pm ET

A day late and a dollar short for Hillary's campaign.
The truth is spoken!!

dorothy decker   May 1st, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Glad the super delegates are smart enough to look past these distractions and see the real issues we care about. Way to go!

WhatDidTheOracleSayToTheLemmings   May 1st, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Super Delegates covering their bets for November. Saving their jobs when Senator Obama loses. They've given up hope.

joe   May 1st, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Welcome to the winning team

E. POWELL I MD & E POWELL MD II   May 1st, 2008 2:32 pm ET

ME AND MY SON WITH ALL OUR EDUCATION IS STILL TRYING TO GET A HANDLE ON THIS POLL OF POLLS CONCEPT. WE WERE TAUGHT THAT NO OBJECTIVE REASONING CAN BE PLACE ON
COMBINED SUBJECTIVE RESPONSES. THE PROABABILITY OF STATISTICS WITH A VARIBILITY OF 10% WILL NOT ALLOW ANY
FACTUAL CONCULSIONS TO BE DRAWN. IN OTHER WORDS, THE ONLY VALUE THESE TYPES OF POLLS CAN BE USED FOR ARE THE SAKE OF GROUNDLESS DISCUSSIONS. TO USE THEM TO POINT TO HOW PEOPLE REALLY THINK IS RELATIVE TO THE NOTHING. PEOPLE MINDS ARE LIKE THE WIND. CAN WE POLL THE WIND.

Mark Diplomat   May 1st, 2008 2:32 pm ET

The tide has turned.

Congratulations America. You have heeded the message that transparency, honesty and principle will finally led to "good governance" under an Obama Administration.

The nation, and the world, for that matter, are tired of the tarnished U.S. image at home and abroad.

Mr. Obama has risen to the occasion, admitted his frailties, and has encouraged us all — including the terribly biased media — to move on.

Let's do so in the true spirit of America. Our finest days are ahead.

missouri   May 1st, 2008 2:32 pm ET

, NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS WITH THESE
SUPERS, IF THE WILL OF THE POEPLE ARENT DONE THIS RACE WILL BE IN TROUBLE

Chris 2   May 1st, 2008 2:30 pm ET

"Has spent a lifetime standing up for American workers."
Hmmm, I'd like to see some documentation on that. Doesn't seem to match reality.

California Voter   May 1st, 2008 2:30 pm ET

It's interesting to note that apparently Obama's supporters believe his stories about his connection to Rev. Wright and the TUCC. I'm sorry, but I find it difficult to believe that he could be a member of a church for 20 years –especially one that is so africentric–and not see how separatist at best, and racist at worst TUCC is. It not only brings to question his judgment, but also his character and values. Looks like superdelegates feel the pressure to take sides before all the voters have their say. And, what about Florida and Michigan. Who do the superdelegates think those voters are going to support in November.

GO HILLARY

ds   May 1st, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Can't we celebrate Obama's successes without tearing down Clinton?

Yes We Can.

Here's to more endorsements for OBAMA!!!!

Susan, TX   May 1st, 2008 2:29 pm ET

According to Huffington Post today's superdelegate count is 5 for Obama and 4 for Clinton.

GO OBAMA, STAY AHEAD AND ON COURSE!

greenhx   May 1st, 2008 2:29 pm ET

At this time we have a divided party, what need to consider is regradsless of who wins the DNC. Nom. for NOV…. We can let McSame when a GW 3rd term.

Dr. Bettye A. Bellamy   May 1st, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Enough about Jeremiah Wright and Hillary Clinton's declaration that if she had been a member of his church and heard the "divisive" comments, she would have left his church. What hypocrisy on her part!! Did she leave Bill when he committed and admitted to adultry? Obama has a right to attend whatever church he chooses to attend. Does Hillary even go to church?

Barack the Vote in RI   May 1st, 2008 2:27 pm ET

to "bigben"……Hillary's 3 states to Obama's 47. How on Earth do you calculate a Hillary "win" from this? If you and HRC went to college, you should both file for a refund.

And what is this we see???? another endorsement for Obama from whom???? A White blue collar worker?????

Yes the tides are a'changin'……and for the better.

Looks like after Obama is sworn in, and in the White House, Hillary's clueless arse will still be running her useless, negativie campaign.
What a joke!!!! LMAO

08BAMA!!!!

Cammi317   May 1st, 2008 2:26 pm ET

He obviously doesn't want to see the people of his state "swindled" by this gas tax ploy. Times are hard and all they hear is reduction. They are not understanding that the base price of the gas would more than likely be raised to account for that tax reduction. He understands repercussions, even if some of them do not.

Priscilla for Obama   May 1st, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Very Good, Mr. Patrick! Obama is the right man for the job!

Obama for President

Ted van Tol   May 1st, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Here a message from Europe.

I hope that on 6 may Obama gets the nomination and then
we can see that he can beat McCain.

Let them debate and McCain will lose all his collor because I think that the Americans want change and Obama will bring that and finely America sends a possitive message to the world.. I can not waite.

And we dont need to have fear for Iran because Obama wil be the president who make peace between Israel and the Palestinens.
So the need of a war against Iran is over by then.

Americans please dont make the mistake electing another marionet
like Bush. I will move to another planet!

America dont let us down, this world needs a new directon, it's now or never!!!!!! And Obama is my hero already!
He is a gift of heaven.

A Obama suporter from the Netherlands.
Sorry for my English!

Ted van Tol

Viet Nam Vet   May 1st, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Eric In PA
How can you be inexperienced and at the same time have too much baggage?

How do Hillary and McSame have presidential experience?

mitch from ark.   May 1st, 2008 2:19 pm ET

apparently the 'supers',are smarter than i thought.thank you!

Former Republican   May 1st, 2008 2:19 pm ET

TO ALL HILLARY SUPPORTERS- Please vote for McCain now, especially all of her FEMALE HILLARY voters. First task on hand for McCain is to appoint a NEW Supreme Court Justice to overturn Roe vs Wade (pro-abortion). Next is to ramp up troop deployment by adding more tours of duty to already exhausted US Troops. I want to see every FEMALE HILLARY supporter push that John McCain button in November…..I DARE YOU! After you vote for him please take yourself off of the Democratic Party list cause you are now a …………….REPUBLICAN! Hillary was ALWAYS a Republican at heart anyways! Don't blame me, you are selfish people that are threatening the Democratic party.

rj   May 1st, 2008 2:18 pm ET

if you wonder why Hilary does well…read all the posts from her supporters who think the gas tax holiday is the greatest thing since sliced bread. Anyone who has even a basic knowledge of economics knows that it's not a viable solution–even short term because it will tend to drive up the demand and therefore the price but her supporters think she's the only one who supports the common folk. These are the people that will vote for her over some stupid plan that will in the long run cause them more pain. She would've done more to lower the price of gas by not putting on that stupid show of pumping gas with her ten vehicle convoy in tow wasting more gas. Wasting gas and increased demand is what's causing the prices to rise. Everywhere Miss Common person goes, she has a convoy of vehicles behind her demanding more gas.

Here's hoping the superdelegates have some knowledge of economics and will see through that and all of her other conniving, deceitful ways.

Antoinette   May 1st, 2008 2:16 pm ET

3 more coming out today

Go Obama!!!!!!!!!

Jane, NC   May 1st, 2008 2:12 pm ET

In the end, anyone who cannot recognize that Sen. Clinton is the most capable presidential candidate we've had, probably in the history of the country, is not seeing things clearly. Given the serious nature of our problems at this time, we will be missing a rare window of opportunity if we don't elect her. Sen. Obama is not ready.

John Kay   May 1st, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Another 3:am phone call, Hillary answered and behold another superdelegate for Obama.

Another 3:am phone call will soon ring again. I wonder why they choose to call her at 3:am

genie   May 1st, 2008 2:10 pm ET

he spent a lifetime, how old is he, your a loser just like him, go ahead pick him as the democratic nominee and you will definitely see John McCain in the White House not the Black House

Arden   May 1st, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Thank you John Patrick. You won't regret your decision. Senator Obama is the man.

E. POWELL I MD & E POWELL MD II   May 1st, 2008 2:08 pm ET

NOW COMES THE SUPERS. WELCOME ABOARD. THE TRAIN IS STILL AT THE STATION. WE ARE THE PEOPLE THAT UNDERSTAND THAT A CHANGE HAS TO BE DONE TO MAKE A MORE PERFECT
UNION. FOR THE PEOPLE AND BY THE PEOPLE.

MP-Pennsylvania   May 1st, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Thank you sir for putting the party first……..

Anyone endorsing Hillary supports the demise of Dems since Hillary cannot win and talso they help Hillary to keep on throwing kitchen sink wholesale at Obama and damaging him more

Jamaal Kansas   May 1st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Hillary has the most baggae of any canidate there is a court case that is about to start with her directly involved in Campaign Finace Fraud not even talking about Monica Lewinsky or the Pardon weatherman that her Husband Freed and the List goes on ……

LCI   May 1st, 2008 2:06 pm ET

I can't vote for Obama, I just can't as a White person. Like Blacks can't vote for Hillary, its not animus toward a race, its just because I trust Hillary like 90% of the Blacks trust Obama. You can't win this election with Obama opposing the GOP and the GOP going after blue collar workers like me. Sorry…………

Praetorian, Fort Myers   May 1st, 2008 2:04 pm ET

I'd like to remind everyone that:

1`– The war on poverty was started by a Texan. Look where that got us.

2- GWB is also a Texan–where has that gotten us?

Think twice about any Texas endorsement–because Texans and reality don't exactly fall into the "big" picture.

rose, texas   May 1st, 2008 2:04 pm ET

even if he wins the nomination he will not win in nov. then it's going 2 b 2 late. wake up america we surely don't want 4 more yrs. of bush, do we.

Carlie   May 1st, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Another superdelegate makes the right choice! Thank God!

LJ Blue   May 1st, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Now Rev. Wright has body guards for his speaking tours, from the Nation of Islam, Louis Farrakhan's Black version of the KKK!

Oh, and has a book coming out, that should be interesting for the Obama campaign.

AND
Hillary Clinton would not be required to testify in a sworn deposition as a material witness in the civil fraud case against Bill Clinton until AFTER the November election! Something about defrauding a Hollywood dot com millionaire to help Hillary Clinton obtain more than $1.2 million from him for her 2000 Senate campaign.

And they were worried about running out of money for her 2008 campaign? I don't think Bill will let Hillary's campaign run out of money.
Bill Clinton earned $31 million in speaking fees between 2001 and 2005.

ellianna   May 1st, 2008 2:03 pm ET

One by One — The Super Delegates are coming to Barack
Obama!! INDEED BARACK OBAMA WILL WIN THE NOMINATION AND WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!!
HURRAH!!!!!!!!

Delaware   May 1st, 2008 2:01 pm ET

America summer gas tax break isn't the solution that you need. That is all you will ever get from those who propose it; as soon they secure the nomination get ready for Exxon Mobile to get more oil from oversees that will charge you even more.Energy depency is what that we need because opect and the countries who supplies gas to us do not even like us. Do you think Exxon Mobile will get cheaper oil from them? Exxon is in busness to make money,the more they pay for crude oil, the more they will charge you. We need energy dependence.

richard   May 1st, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Obamabots, You may be blind but you cant place a blindfold over the American public. Obama is unelectable period. You must get over your so called loyalty and do what is best for the Democratic party….

EC   May 1st, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Clinton supporters just keep getting more bitter by the minute.

I mean has anyone on the Obama team defected to the Clinton team? Even with all this nonsense about Rev. Wright? Can you Clinton supporters all say "NO"…. What does that tell you?

Only a fool would think a Pastor defines them. That would explain their rationale.

It's very obvious why the Clinton supporters are so bitter. They voted for BUSH/CHENEY and still want the very same thing from Sen. Clinton.

I mean WHY else would you have voted for someone who

1. VOTED YES to a war before even reading the intelligence report and NEVER apologized for it?

2. does not even know how to pump her own gas but yet wants us to believe she's just like us right – while being driving around by private drivers and being flown around in private jets!! Can you say disgusting Photo-Op?

3. does NOT even know how to operate a basic coffee machine at a 7-Eleven "Photo-Op", because she doesn't even MAKE her own coffee, has her $109 staff BRING coffee to her from Starbucks!!

4. took offense when she was asked when was the LAST time she herself was in church? Can she even quote what her Pastor's sermon was last Sunday? Oh, I forgot her former Pastor is in JAIL and her current PASTOR SUPPORTS Rev. Wright!!! Hummmm…. interesting.

5. claims she has lived in Ohio, Texas, Scranton and NOW Indiana…..
I'm sure she's even claimed to have lived in all the other states she's campaigned in. Wow….

BUT yet Sen. Clinton really wants the American people to believe she's just like us right? Yeah, whose drinking the pink lemonade now?

Pres. Bush was known for his "quick fix" panderings AND guess who is doing the same thing? Ahhhh, I expected it from Sen. McCain, BUT from Sen. Clinton, that's just plain despicable. She's campaigning like she's a Republican. I guess that explains WHY her own supporters constantly make the statement that they will vote for a Republican if Sen. Obama wins. They must believe their candidate is truly a Republican is Democrat clothing. Go figure.

Kandi   May 1st, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Oh thank God! Keep them coming. We have to move on to get a leg up on the general election.

Chris N in PA   May 1st, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Roger, WOW!! Talk aboutg playing God. Who the bloody hell does this roger think he is? Thank God people like him will never smell power or we will all be doomed except we do his bidding. Precisely the same set of mind for which people are leaving the Hillary bus in droves.

Mar   May 1st, 2008 1:58 pm ET

This just shows you how STUPID the DNC is. They would rather lose the GE than have Hillary as Pres. How idiotic.

t   May 1st, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Danny May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

This wrong support….all I know is White politics just like this. They said support Obama but the final they going to support Hillary for sure. Elect President is not only those superdelegate it must be all vote count, if their just count for the superdelegate only so why don't let those superdelegate go to war in Iraq.

dude,
learn how to write a coherent sentence before you make your ignorant comment. And by the way, at least two ago months she was saying it was all about the super delegates and they had to decide. That didnt work out so now its the popular vote (which doesnt make sense because many state are caucuses) which she wont catch. Then she tried the electoral map rule which make even less sense.
Hey would you look at that. I make a legitimate argument, coherently and with facts. Its not that difficult.

Pamela   May 1st, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Patrick. Let the healing in the party begin and lets support the Obama presidential campaign. This is a journey the nation can look forward to. YEAH!!!!

Oh How Sweet It Is   May 1st, 2008 1:58 pm ET

DeAnn Noel wrote:
"…They have so stabbed that woman in her back that they do not dare let her live. But God willing she shall prevail for no one watching the FOX News last night can claim she does not have the goods to be President!"

This statement smells of naivety. Hill is the one with the knife back stabbing and threatening her way back to that White House so she can prove she is a better man than Bill. I see you watch Fox News and that speaks volumes…

ostriches burying our heads in the sand   May 1st, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Richard writes, "This guy is another elite, latte drinker."

I don't understand why some people hate latte drinkers so much! They are people too you know…And often times they are even honest, hardworking people just like you…..You would rather side with a politician lying through her nose and belittle someone drinking a latte…what's with this kind of logic!

Jamaal Kansas   May 1st, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Another this is turning out to be a good week that is almost 10 supers this week keep it up Obama I am sending a 10 dollars to you and Michelle

Mike T   May 1st, 2008 1:56 pm ET

who cares and hillary will pick up 4 in new york, obam 2 in md, and then more from the other states next week

LETS STICK WITH THE ISSUES CNN, THIS IS GETTING OLD.

It is really poor form for any of these endorsements to do so to try to get the other candidate to drop, GROW UP!!

HILLARY 2008

Liz   May 1st, 2008 1:55 pm ET

It seems that you superdelegates are not checking the votes to see that Clinton is more electable than Obama. If the democrats want to lose the November/08 eelections, then go ahead and vote for Obama but very soon you will see McCain will win over him. I think you democrats need to look closely at what polls are saying and if you still want to vote for Obama then look for a McCain win.

All you democrats know that Clinton is the stronger candidate but you are still choosing to vote for Obama, then take the loss when it comes in November. There will be nobody to blame but yourselves.

Randy   May 1st, 2008 1:55 pm ET

I'm drinking a latte in Portland right now as well. Very nice…..

Peggy   May 1st, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Hillary has thrown every negative thing at Obama that she can – yet she remains in second place and continues to loose ground.

She is the Republicans best advocate. Superdelegates come together NOW to support Obama and just make Hillary go away – she is clearly bad for this party.

Marion E Washington DC   May 1st, 2008 1:54 pm ET

And the beat goes on…………….Keep them coming……………

thank you!!!!!!!!! thank you!!!!!!!!!! Superdelagates……..

Obama 08

Jack   May 1st, 2008 1:54 pm ET

When is Obama going to fes up and admit he was there for teh sermon when Wright talked about 9/11 and referred to Sharpsville and Hiroshima?

He wrote about it in his book "Dreams of my Father" page 293!!!

"…..sitting next to two boys who were doodling on the church bulletin…" and then he refers to Wright disgussing Sharpsville and Hiroshima.

Wake up media. You should have done your research by now.

Whiteboy in PA   May 1st, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Billary take your 109 million and Sniper jacket and go home PLS…………………………….OBAMA 08…………..2012..

Grant   May 1st, 2008 1:50 pm ET

The interesting aspect of this was that he is a major Edwards backer…All of of his former backers are in his camp, his staff is working for Obama in NC, I think if Edwards wants to make an impact, his public formal endorsement would be the final nail in the coffin.

Word has it Obama has about 53 in his back pocket, just not sure when to play them as well, they may all come out at once which is the likley scenario..The tell tale sign will be how many NY Supers declare for Hillary as they have to anounce today,. Hillary's sole existence is getting Super Delegates, the electorate is irrelevant, she cannot win without them..he appears to have the ability to match 1-1, she needs to have 80% of the remaining, very unlikley…mathematically, THIS IS OVER …plain and simple..she is a liability now..which we are seeing as the DNC moves to marginalize her and decrease the negativity.

The DEMS and REP are basically tied at this stage which is not alarming, but the drop is solely due to her and the DNC knows it as tehy should be well ahead, not 3 points best case scenario in a battle ground state..the Clintons plea that she can win the big states by 3-4 points over McCain is laughable to a political observer…with her gone, Obama would be up 10-15 points. She needs to fool season political war horses who control the destiny, not the general public!

Venus   May 1st, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Pack it up Hillary!

You can't win and you can't stop Obama from winning!

It's going to be great to see your face and your as– dragged off the stage!

Go Obama! Oh yeah, Hillary lose a SD today!

Cindy   May 1st, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Hey Hillary this endorsement comes from the vice president of the steelworkers in Texas— SUPPOSEDLY FROM ONE OF YOUR BIGGEST CONSTINUENTS, THE WHITE BLUE COLLAR WORKERS….

They're beginning to see the light! It won't be long now Hillary— hopefully after the Peter Paul trial you'll still have a job!!

t   May 1st, 2008 1:47 pm ET

FEDUP,
you obviously dont know anything about the man, other than the propaganda Clinton and the republicans say. He, after graduating college became a community organizer. what he did was work with PEOPLE who got laid off of steel plants trying to get their rights heard. And now we are finding out that the steel we are importing, and the reason they went laid off, is coming from china and it could be a safety hazard, costing us more money. He has also worked for the people by being a state and US senator for 15 years. You are so much BS it isnt even funny, go learn something about these people, the truth, not the stuff the mainstream media shoves down your throat.

ShannonL   May 1st, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Superdelegates are trying to influence the Ind/NC elections.

It is bad enough that their votes equals 13,000 regular votes…but now they are doing this?!?!?

When did the Dems become Nazies?

azeem   May 1st, 2008 1:47 pm ET

NAFTA ………………………………………………….

LJ Blue   May 1st, 2008 1:46 pm ET

If you lie down with dogs, you're going to come up with fleas. And maybe ticks, ringworm, and who know what else when you do it for 20 years, you may even howl at the moon.

Sky   May 1st, 2008 1:44 pm ET

WHY ISN'T CNN REPORTING HOW HILLARY LIED TO THE PEOPLE OF INDIANA WHEN SHE SAID THAT BUSH WAS RESPONSIBLE FOR THE CLOSING OF A FACTORY. ABC NEWS HAS REPORTED THAT IT WAS BILL CLINTON THAT WAS RESPONSIBLE AND HILLARY KNOWS THIS!

WE CAN'T HAVE A PATHALOGICAL LIAR AT THE SWITCH IN THE WHITEHOUSE.

Steven   May 1st, 2008 1:44 pm ET

I guess you can buy an election, after all. And, FYI, Andrews (the other new super for Obama today) is working for Diebold voting systems, trying to get CA to adopt electronic voting machines for the fall.

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   May 1st, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Good! Another superdelegate! Sen. Obama will prevail even though the "powers-that-be" have tried their best to destroy a decent man!

Hey, Vic in Nashville: how can you support either Hillary or McBush when they both VOTED FOR THE WAR that has nearly bankrupted our nation?? Vic. our national debt has GROWN TO: $10 TRILLION and counting! How can you support those two? Stop listening to AM radio and start doing your homework…… find out how much the war with Iraq is costing the US and then decide if you still want to support Hillary or McBush!

bb   May 1st, 2008 1:42 pm ET

CNN stop talking about Pastor Wright. the media need to be concetrated in real issues like gas price, economy,foreclosure.but if you really want to go after a candidate's character go for the Clintons about the sniper attack, her income tax were all the money came from, and why do they have a bank account in the Cayman Islands. but I know that's not going to happen because Pastor Wright increases your ratings
CONGRATULATION TO OBAMA

Cindy   May 1st, 2008 1:42 pm ET

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!

While Bill Clinton, Chelsea Clinton, Al Gore, Ed Rendell, Barabara Streisand, Cher, Stan Lee, Brad Pitt, Mike Wallace, Larry King et al may be called to testify and be deposed starting in May, Hillary alone has been protected from explaining her role in her husband’s fraud charges.

In an astonishing ruling by the Judge, Hillary Clinton may NOT be deposed about her role in the illegal solicitation and cover up of the largest contribution made to her Senate campaign until after the presidential election. This is the same contribution Hillary denied knowing about or receiving when Lloyd Grove of the Washington Post asked her specifically about it and her relationship with the donor, Peter Paul, in August 2000. Its the same contribution her finance director David Rosen was criminally tried in May, 2005, or hiding from her and her campaign. Its the same contribution the FEC fined her campaign for hiding from the voters in three false FEC reports by her treasurer between 2000-2006. (www.paulvclinton.com)

Equally surprising as the ruling was the judge’s request to Hillary defense lawyer David Kendall to “say hello to his ( Judge Munoz”) friend Bill, also a partner in Kendall’s law firm”
The decision to shield Hillary Clinton from civil discovery for an additional seven months, thereby delaying a long postponed trial, was made by the judge on his own, without any request by Hillary or her lawyer to make the ruling. No discussion was permitted by Paul’s lawyer before the decision was made. Judge Munoz’ unilateral decision effectively saved the floundering campaign and hopes of Hillary Clinton to win her party’s Presidential nomination!

Had Senator Clinton be forced to testify under oath, as a material witness and beneficiary of the fraud that her husband is being sued for before the Democratic Convention, her remote chances for being nominated the party candidate would have been unquestionably destroyed.

Hillary has never publicly commented on the case in which she was a defendant from 2003-2006. Nor has Hillary ever commented on the videotaped phone call she made to Peter Paul the day he began spending more than $1 million for her Senate campaign, the false statements she made through Howard Wolfson to the Washington Post denying working with Paul or receiving any contributions from him, the sworn Declaration she made under oath where she refused to deny any of Paul’s allegations, the role her White House aide Kelly Craighead played in coordinating Paul’s expenditures and befirending Paul’s Japanese business partner during a White House visit and many other unanswered questions of illegal conduct.

The illegalities detailed in Paul’s civil complaint and FEC complaint caused Hillary’s finance director to be criminally indicted and tried in 2005 by the Department of Justice Office of Public Integrity (the same group that prosecuted Scooter Libby) for hiding the cost of a fundraiser paid for by Paul. Paul’s FEC allegations forced Hillary’s campaign to admit to the FEC in October, 2005, that it violated FEC reporting requirements by hiding more than $700,000 received from Paul that Hillary personally said she never received.

Josephine   May 1st, 2008 1:41 pm ET

John Patrick made my day.

Shahin   May 1st, 2008 1:41 pm ET

This country is racially devided. I know Obama will never be make the white house. It can be learned from democratic party. Democretic Party is most liberal party in America. But look, how they are playing with racial card. So, How can Republican will vote for a N

Vince - Phoenix   May 1st, 2008 1:40 pm ET

A little MORE detail to answer FEDUP…..

Obama and DCP protected community interests regarding landfills and helped win employment training services, playgrounds, after-school programs, school reforms and other public amenities.

A LITTLE HOMEWORK…. WILL DO YOU GOOD….

CeeJay,FL   May 1st, 2008 1:40 pm ET

LET IT GO PEOPLE!
LETS SUPPORT OBAMA!
THANK YOU MR. PATRICK!
VERY BRAVE!

BAKERSFIELD   May 1st, 2008 1:39 pm ET

OBAMA STILL DROPPING IN THE POLLS AND LIKE OTHER STATES MOST OF THE UNDECIDED WILL GO TO HILLARY THE SO CALLED IMPOSSIBLE IS HAPPENING. THE SUPERS NEED TO HOLD TIGHT OR THIS WILL REALLY COMPLICATE THINGS.

ACCORDING TO REV WRIGHT
OBAMA DOING WHAT A POLITICIAN DOES

Tony   May 1st, 2008 1:38 pm ET

This wrong support….all I know is White politics just like this. They said support Obama but the final they going to support Hillary for sure. Elect President is not only those superdelegate it must be all vote count, if their just count for the superdelegate only so why don't let those superdelegate go to war in Iraq.
_______________

Dude, stop drinking the Hillary Kool Aid – you sound drunk. People in Tibet know better English than you

Ilona Proud Canadian   May 1st, 2008 1:37 pm ET

FEDUP,

Did I not hear that Sen. Obama was the very person, who fought for health care for your veterans? You asked for one so I am only giving you one.

George in Indianapolis,

You are so right about that stare. I think it is because she opens her eyes really, really wide, at the same time bobbing her head up and down. Don't forget the consistent finger pointing which is so like a teacher scolding her kindergarten students.

DB   May 1st, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Thank you and God bless you!

Mike   May 1st, 2008 1:36 pm ET

STAND
STRONG FOR
CHANGE

OR

FALL
HARD for The
SAME!

vic nashville,Tn   May 1st, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Obama’s camp now they realized they can’t go to the voters so they are begging to super delegates. DNC also supporting Obama We know that DNC
We will decide in November
Look at the polls result today
Hillary 08 or Mc Cain 08

Help Wanted Experience Needed   May 1st, 2008 1:35 pm ET

CNN is a fraud. Why wont you report the good news on Sen. Clinton. She picked up 2 superdelegates today. I hate CNN. Foxnews seems to be unbias to Clinton. SHAME ON YOU CNN, MSNBC!

Tony, Miami   May 1st, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Whoa-oa-oa! I feel good, I knew that I would, now
I feel good, I knew that I would, now
So good, so good, I got you

Whoa! I feel nice, like sugar and spice
I feel nice, like sugar and spice
So nice, so nice, I got you

Scott C   May 1st, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Another one for Obama.

It is funny how the media is trying to spin this like Hillary and Obama are neck and neck, when he is ahead in EVERY count (popular vote, delegates, states won) and is drawing more Superdelegates than Clinton.

Obama IS going to win the nomination. I don't know how Hillary can stay in the race, trying to chop Obama down every single day even though she can't win.

What is her objective here?

Joy   May 1st, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Good news that superdelegates are now starting to make their choice known..

I like most americans are tired of hearing about Rev. Wright–CNN please get off it. Would you please give the public some new news such as asking for an explanation from Senator Clinton related to Indiana company sold out to the Chinese that she blames on the Bush administration, but in fact it occurred during the Clinton Whitehouse years. We need a fact check on this as well as a number of other issues in the Clinton campaign that the media has been quiet on–Paul vs. Clinton "campaign fraud case" when Hillary Clinton ran for the senate, one of her co-chairs advising Canada "not to worry about NAFTA" (paraphrased). Voters need to know the facts on these issues. It's getting tiresome that her campaign, manipulates, twists, and clearly tells untruths.

ORLANDO   May 1st, 2008 1:33 pm ET

SUPERDELEDATES ARE SEEING THIS CAMPAIGN FOR WHAT IT IS HILLARY YOU CAN NOT BE TRUSTED .ON ONE SIDE YOU SAYS YOUR FOR THE DEMORCRAT PARTY AND THE AMERICAN PEOPLE . YOUR ONLY FOR YOURSELF..LET'S BE REAL HILLARY YOU JUST CAN'T KEEP SELLING BULL TO THE AMERICAN PEOPLE AND THE SUPERDELEDATES WE HAVE HAD 8 YEARS OF IT.BUT YOU CAN BE JOHN MCCAIN V.P. THEY KNOWN HOW TO SELL IT.

rose, texas   May 1st, 2008 1:32 pm ET

just because he has a plan doesn't mean that he can deliver, we all have a plan but half of the time they don't become a reality. he does'nt think that there is a race issue i personally think that come nov. there will be one and mccain will win. just wait a see. hillary 08

Vince - Phoenix   May 1st, 2008 1:32 pm ET

hey FEDUP…..

As a community organizer on the south side of Chicago… he organized FOR "WORKERS"….

WHAT THE HELL ARE YOU "TALKING" ABOUT..

educate yourself.

Yes we can!   May 1st, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Wow….everytime I check this, he's picking up another one…..way to go Obama….now if NC and Indiana can shut this thing down so Obama can unite, not just the democratic party, but all the obamicans too, we're on our way to add to one of the greatest time in our history. Mr. President and First Lady Michelle we're praying for you!

Akinola   May 1st, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Can i make a prediction? After Obama wins the nomination and the GE election, Hillary will still continue campaigning.

Whiteboy in PA   May 1st, 2008 1:30 pm ET

OBAMA COUNTRY……………………YES WE CAN………………

White/female/age 55/Texan   May 1st, 2008 1:30 pm ET

GCG – Austin, Texas

I completely agree. But what's cool is I am a white collar worker, who some would say, have nothing in common with a steelworker, but lo, I do – we share the same political philosophy! Obama is a uniter – no doubt about it. (I actually prefer a cafe mocha to a latte! Where did that latte thing start anyhow?)

OBAMA – Yes we can!

Living in the USA   May 1st, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Way to go Obama. Hiliary was right she did have to dodge sniper fire. She had to dodge all of the people that are leaving her camp and all of the Super Delegates that Obama is gonna get. Now she is trying to blame the Republicans for this Rev. Wright mess. She can't stand the heat now she is trying to get outta the kitchen. I hear ya Sun. We have not seen the media outlets play the Rendall/Farrakhan tape yet.

Kingsley Orji from Oyigbo rivers state Nigeria   May 1st, 2008 1:30 pm ET

I seriously don't think the superdelegates are stupid.
Clinton made a big mistake on her proposed gas tax vacation. I'm sure she was preying on the ignorance of the voters like she's been scaring them into casting their votes for her.
She has shown weakness in her foreign policy by wanting to obliterate Iran.
She wants to win at all cost even if it destroys the party.
The intelligent community are watching. The superdelegates are also watching.
It won't be long before she is put to where she belongs.

Jim   May 1st, 2008 1:30 pm ET

FEDUP: You want one piece of dvidence Obama has worked for workers?? Easy.

Obama spent the beginning of his career out of graduate school as a community organizer for unions in the steel and factory neighborhoods south of Chicago.

That's the one bit of info you need.

Here is another two bit news for your candidate:

Hillary and Bill Colinton spent the 1990s perfecting NAFTA, which has sold out thousands of US manufacturing jobs over the border.

Hill-Billy then spent the 2000s collection up to $110 million bucks from being "consultants" for foreign governments like China, Dubai, and Colombia which have all made inroads in taking jobs away from US, sometime right on our soil (Port of Los Angelesis controlled by company from Dubai, thanks to Bill the mouthpiece and Hillary the senator on the committee).

What else do you need to realize that Hillary is a complete hypocrite when she criticizes others for shipping jobs overseas?? Her own mouth has made that exodus of jobs possible.

drew   May 1st, 2008 1:30 pm ET

We > She
Yes we can.
O8ama

Kim in Des Moines   May 1st, 2008 1:30 pm ET

FEDUP ASKED…
"When has he stood up for American workers? How or what has he done for American workers? Name just one?"

My Response….
You must have selective memory…. Look at his record as a community organizer in Chicago. What do you think he was doing when Hillary was working as board member for Wal-Mart? Or maybe you think unless you are in Washington, you are not working for the American workers? It's OK if you wish not to support Obama but at least open your eyes!

Chris, Middletown, CT   May 1st, 2008 1:29 pm ET

I'm a Republican – and I plan on voting for Obama….I want to vote for what I believe to be in the best direction of the country now – and thats Obama…..try running Hillary…and "running" is what the Republicans and Independents will do…

Chris from San Antonio   May 1st, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Proud to hear Texan politicians get it.

Lee WV   May 1st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Hey Clintonites the fat lady is clearing her throat getting ready to sing!!!

Praetorian, Fort Myers   May 1st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Another Pimp for power–who should know better.

King Dan   May 1st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Welcome Mr. Patrick, you have made the most important decission by honestly think what will be the best for the democratic party. Hoping the rest of the superdelegate will follow your foot steps. Again thanks for backing honesty candidate OBAMA!!! MD

gideon   May 1st, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Obama will have more superdelegates by Friday. He won this nomination fair and square a longtime ago and the superdelegates are not going to let Hillary destroy the party more than she already has.

Sam   May 1st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Thank you John! You are a true American.

Hillary, please go away. I am tired of you!

Chris, Middletown, CT   May 1st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

I'm a Republican – and I plan on voting for Obama….I want to vote for what I believe to be in the best direction of the country now – and thats Obama…..try running Hillary…and "running" is what the Republicans and Independents will do…

reggymack   May 1st, 2008 1:27 pm ET

This is just another example of why Obama is the better candidate. The world needs to change and it will not change under Hillary or McCain. Obama will help change the world for the good and not the bad. You know that you are the one when people switch over to you side. Can any of you Hillary supporters tell me why this keep happening. You can't because you are probably to blind to answer. The world will end up being more peaceful with Obama as president. This will end up helping the economy because when we are not at war we save billions and billions of dollars.

Chuck, Oregonians for Obama   May 1st, 2008 1:26 pm ET

This will hurt I am sure. Somewhere along the lines, this Columbia and China thing needs to come out to the forefront just as hard and heavy as issues with the other candidate has. I wonder if it will receive the same level of attention and media coverage that it should. One can not say I am against NAFTA, and plan to push a China trade deal as well as have a spouse that openly supports a Columbia trade deal.

Ilona Proud Canadian   May 1st, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Way to Goooooooooooooooooooooo!

Another one for the good guys!

I have a question. Just as recently as yesterday, I have been hearing the States are now requiring voters to show proof of citizenship (or residency or whatever is needed to legally cast your vote) Do you mean that States have been allowing people to vote without showing Govt. ID? If this is/was the case I think this is simply appalling! How do you know that these votes are legal? The reason I am questioning this is because I have been watching the huge rallies on this US Immigration Day, and boy this is a huge number of so called illegal immigrants, most of whom it would seem, may very well be Sen. Clinton's supporters. Another reason I am questioning this is because of these Polls. How do the Pollsters determine the legal status of those people they are including in their "Sample of the Population" This may very well be part of the reason there is such a significant variation in the Polls taken by different Pollsters.

Helena   May 1st, 2008 1:26 pm ET

The more the merrier I always say! Thank you Mr. Patrick and welcome to the sunny, uplifting, inspiring, positive, truthful & trustworthy side of the street.

Chris O   May 1st, 2008 1:25 pm ET

It is supprising to know note that people are not talking what would have been the outcry from the Clinton camp if Obama was the person behind in supperD, popularV, number of stateW. He would have been pushed out by now by the press and the Clinton political machines..Why has anybody in the press ask them this question..i am curious to know the ans.
Chris..Ottawa Canada

oh really?   May 1st, 2008 1:24 pm ET

you're next, sheila jackson lee!
get with the program

Dusacre   May 1st, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Music to my ears! Let them coming!

JN   May 1st, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Yahoo Barack! That's two so far and counting! Thank you John Patrick and thank you Mr. Hill! Welcome aboard the Obama train!!

Marc in DeKalb, IL   May 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

GCG – Haha, maybe he's one of those latte drinking steelworkers with a Yale education, born into a family of wealth and priveledge?

In all seriousness, thank God that the superdelegates of *finally* been deciding to do the right thing and *MAKE DECISIONS* …

AVEMBE The sun   May 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

hey i wonder how polls will do when people will read this :
"Hillary Clinton required to testify in Nevember" and also
"ABC corrects Clinton's Indiana tale blaming Bush for closed factory"…
By the way CNN what about gov. Rendell praising Farrakhan in april 1997=I haven't heard HRC "denouncing and rejecting" Mr RENDELL

Tony Isaacs   May 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

I am an Independent supporting Obama
CNN please No more Rev. Jeremiah Wright’s
I feel like a Headless chicken . CNN you can lead by example

Af.   May 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

I am drinking a latte at the moment, Richard. Suck it!

Tim   May 1st, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Oh yeah!!!! Let them come!!! Another Super Delegate. Two in one day!!! This will definitely end after NC. Senator Clinton's 160 Super delegate head start she had even before Senator Obama started his campaign is now down to 18. Senator Obama will soon lead in every conceivable category. Now if that isn’t momentum, please tell me what is. Obama 08

proud american   May 1st, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Take that Hillary! You can't claim to be some sort of heroine to working families!

While Barack Obama spent the 80's working as a community orgainizer and fighting for laid off steelworkers, Hillary Clinton was a corporate lawyer serving on the board of Wal-Mart!

And don't forget how she insulted America's homemakers on national television by saying "I suppose I could have stayed home and baked cookies and had teas."

Peter   May 1st, 2008 1:21 pm ET

It doesn't matter how many supers support him. He's not going to win the fall election if he's the nominee!

Pam   May 1st, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Ok Hillary supporters…let the John Patrick bashing begin!

28 year old White MAN in FLORIDA   May 1st, 2008 1:20 pm ET

lets go OBAMA

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

Alec - Barbados (Caribbean Paradise)   May 1st, 2008 1:20 pm ET

This is such good news for Sen. Obama and it makes me so happy. Here is a candidate of integrity and honesty who had the gumption to condemn the hell-raising rhetoric of his former pastor with whom he had such a close attachment, (I wonder howmany people would have done that?) whilst being honest enough to tell the good people of Indiana and by extension the rest of the U.S. that the relief on petrol promised by HRC and John Mc Cain were just the usual Washington style of politics – Throw a few crumbs to the plebs and they will be satisfied enough to give their votes, and then??????
By contrast his opponents, especially one, seem to be so blatantly dishonest.
On a different note, it is really appalling to see how the standard of journalism has been dragged into the gutter by the likes of Blitzer, Dobbs, John King and a few others. Notable exception Mr Jack Cafferty and Larry King.
Shame on you CNN!!!

Danny   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

This wrong support….all I know is White politics just like this. They said support Obama but the final they going to support Hillary for sure. Elect President is not only those superdelegate it must be all vote count, if their just count for the superdelegate only so why don't let those superdelegate go to war in Iraq.

Obama Kool-Aid Drinker   May 1st, 2008 1:19 pm ET

YAY! Texas For Obama!

Roger   May 1st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

If this race is ended by anyone before Denver you will have a split party. There will be a revolt and the Democratic Party should not count on a single vote from Hillary Clinton supporters or even neutral Democrats, Independents, or Republicans that are not solid Obama supporters. We have viewed all this Democratic Party leaderships repeated calls for an early “Shut Down” as nothing more then taking sides for what is only in the best interest of Obama not the Democratic Party or us. If they do this “shut down” half of the Democratic Party and all those that were leaning that way will have no part of the Democratic nominee and will join the Disenfranchised Voter Party or the Write in Party of Americans. Joe Andrews is wrong and is a old boss who is trying to do old boss power play crap! Bottom line is if these guys “Shut Down” Hillary Clinton's bid for the nomination before she chooses to drop out from POPULAR VOTES cast or an open convention in Denver loss then the only votes you can count on in November are only those who are already solidly in Obama’s camp the rest of us will make sure you will lose in November! Now that is splitting the party not letting us the voters play this out! Joe Andrews you are wrong! Leaders like you are tearing the party apart not Hillary! They are trying to shift blame is all they are doing…SPIN! SHAME ON YOU JOE ANDREWS! YOU HAVE THE SAME VOID OF MORALS AS OBAMA! BAD JUDGMENT ABOUNDS NOW IN THE PARTY!

Nicole   May 1st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

I, like Ron L, was not displeased to see Senator Hillary Clinton run for the office of President of the United States. I have since change my mind due to negative and distrespectful tactics she has been using against Senator Obama. I am happy to see people realizing Bill and Hillary Clinton championed NAFTA. She wants to have all the experience counted to her credit when she was 1st lady, but she does not want NAFTA credtited to her. To me Senator Hillary Clinton has played the victim and the victimizer roles long enough. WE ALL NEED TO GET BEHIND SENATOR OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES! He and Michelle will united us again.

I personally believe that is what Shan Hannity and Bill O'Reilly (on the UNFAIR, UNBALANCE, complete REPUBLICIAN run Fox News) fear. OBAMA will win the nomination and BEAT Mcain to become the next President of the United States of America. Our country will heal and move on from the YEARS of President Bush Jr and Sr.

Nicole

GCG - Austin, TX   May 1st, 2008 1:18 pm ET

richard May 1st, 2008 12:42 pm ET
This guy is another elite, latte drinker.

*****

Richard, he's a 31-year member of the United Steelworkers' union. That doesn't sound at all like an elite, latte drinking person to me. It sounds like a hard-working, blue-collar, salt-of-the-earth person to me.

L Barber   May 1st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

The Democrats are committing political suicide. Obama is not electable in the general election. How incredibly unfortunate to watch the Democrats hand the White House over to the Republican Party once again. Obama will lose in 2008.

60 years old White Lady   May 1st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

You are not Desperate… How many super delegates left Hillary for Obama? How many left Obama for Hillary? This is simple…

Jason   May 1st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Hello folks.
Jump on Barack's Train right now. Leave Hillary's bus because you'll suffocate there and don't join McCain's 1889 locomotive because it doesn't have a shock absorber.

DeAnn Noel   May 1st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

I read these Superdelegates pronouncements as aa desperate attempt to sway the voters to pick Obama on Tuesday. You have to wonder why they fear what the voters will decide? I will tell you why – they know the wind of change is in Clinton's favor. They have so stabbed that woman in her back that they do not dare let her live. But God willing she shall prevail for no one watching the FOX News last night can claim she does not have the goods to be President!

Xavier, St. Louis, MO   May 1st, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Welcome aboard!

YES WE CAN!

Bridgette   May 1st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

I think this nastiness that she has committed is what is turning them off. I think it is her cooperation with the Republicans and how she is courting them she is turning her own party off. She is truly a sick person. I really do believe that Obama and McCain really do care about this country and really do believe that they can make the country better. I believe for her it is all about her being in power and winning. If she does become the nominee by some strange coincidence she has burnt so many bridges that it will be impossible for her to get elected. Because let's get real only blue collar workers and hispanics won't get you to the white house either. She is trying to destroy the party.

dani   May 1st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

yahooooooooo. wellcome home.

kia   May 1st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Welcome to this fast Train. You made a right choice. from bottom of my heart i welcome you and i am sure you won't be disapointed. Many others on the way so "ALL ABOARD"

Julie   May 1st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

One thing real confuse me, why blue color workers would still trust Hillary after knowing shipping job out of country ? So Obviously that Obama present them to good way.
Pls, wake up Hillary supporters.

chris   May 1st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Glad he can see past the political slogans, distractions, 3am ads and see what someone is really trying to do for the country… for LONG term solutions

Jason   May 1st, 2008 1:16 pm ET

WELCOME ABOARD!!!

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 1st, 2008 1:15 pm ET

If Ohio doesn't wake up and join the Obama camp they will stay in the "SOUP" lines that the Bush administration put them in. As a native Ohioian and whose father retired from the steel mills I know he would vote Obama if he was alive.

John   May 1st, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Ps,In my comment at 1.08pm,iwant to clarify,that the subject is in connection to the North Carolina primary as of today.The polls is by Wall Street Journal-check with MSNBC.

John Adkisson   May 1st, 2008 1:14 pm ET

If Obama can get a sweep of super-delegates, including a switch ( a net of six) during this horrible week, the writing is on the wall in permanent ink. My gosh, impressive!

Jay PA   May 1st, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Glad to hear a Super Delegate referencing NAFTA. From reading numerous blog comments, there is a bitter divide among Hillary and Barack supporters. I find that every time a Super Delegate comes out for Barack, they are shunned as an elitist or were bought out by the campaign. I’m a Democrat first and a Barack supporter second but if Hillary happens to get the nomination, then I will definitely vote for her. For all those Hilary supporters that claim they will vote for McCain if Barack is the Democratic nominee, I urge to you go enlist in the Army/Navy and continue fighting this unwanted war.

Tootei,   May 1st, 2008 1:13 pm ET

I have a question? How has Obama spent a lifetime doing anything?

He has only been in politics a few years.

WHERE ARE THESE PEOPLE COMING FROM. DOES Patrick
REALLY WANT THE REPUBLICIANS TO WIN, THEY WILL
IF OBAMA IS THE NOMINEE.

bigben   May 1st, 2008 1:13 pm ET

I would like to see Obama plan. Because to be honest , I haven's seen any

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   May 1st, 2008 1:13 pm ET

The "good ones" that are not in this to make money (Rendall) who was
promised the Sec. of Energy Job by Hillary. The Clinton's are robbing
our Country while running for an election! Now, is it stupid of us to
vote for Hillary? They have received a check of 5 Million from Dubai and $800,000 from Columbia.And send people like Penn to do the dirty work. I bet Richardson knows everything about them. Bill will not have to walk far to "deal "
with lobbyist. $$$$ and the money will come right to Bill's pocketbook.
The Clinton's are like the modern "Bonnie and Clyde's of our American Politics.!!!!

Posn   May 1st, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Can't you see, Hillary knows Obama will win the nomination, and that she is banking on him not beating McCain so she will do whatever it takes to destroy Obama and make him unelectable and in 2012 run against McCain and her dream will come true and she becomes Madam President. She knows Obama would be a great President and she would have to wait 8 years for a white house run then she would be way to old or senile to run.

GL, Bend, OR   May 1st, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Obama has shown great moral character and a strong desire to unite this country. Not only that, but he is intelligent and does not evade, avoid, or lie. His qualities, honesty, & goals make him, by far, the best candidate to pull this great country out of the mess the "old guard" has put us in.

Hillary is loud, obnoxious, can cry or laugh on cue, is a consummate liar, and has stated that she would "do anything to win" … she also has a plan for the financial mess we are in … yet can’t handle a campaign budget. No thank you!!!

We cannot take another 4 years of the 'old school' politicians who will 'do anything' to get their own way. We need someone with integrity and dignity … that would be OBAMA.

By the way, I'm a 61 year-old, working, white woman.

Sharon Minnesota   May 1st, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Lets be sure to think clearly. Attracting the right constituency will be the deciding factor on who wins the November election. If we want to have a democrat in the White House next year and defeat the republicans the delegates need to wise up to this fact.

It looks like the defector has once more made a wrong choice in not supporting the will of the voters. The liberal democratic wing's propaganda will split the party and ruin our chances of winning if they continue their selfish agenda in supporting Barack Obama

Dan J   May 1st, 2008 1:11 pm ET

I don't get how people whose states have voted for Clinton end up backing Obama. It doesn't make much sense.

I also don't get how the Indiana superdelegate decided to endorse before the state's election, and then turns around and tells people to decided after Tuesday. Especially now that Clinton is winning in Indiana, winning the popular vote (as it would stand in a general election), winning against McCain in swing states, and has closed the gap in North Carolina to single digits… something that seems impossible.

Hypocrites abound.

Michael   May 1st, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Good to hear another SD is on the right side.

Yes We Can in 2008

Dana in Maryland   May 1st, 2008 1:11 pm ET

She thinks blue collar folks are foolish enough to fall for her gas tax holiday Snake oil. Perhaps some of these latest supers have started to take offense at her blatant pandering to people with real problems that need real solutions.

David Goldman for OBAMA   May 1st, 2008 1:11 pm ET

WELCOME BROTHER TO THE CLUB OF THE GREAT FUTURE.

MUCH LOVE & RESPECT TO YOU.

Scott Morrison   May 1st, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Enough

10 more superdelgates just announced.   May 1st, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Just announced on Barack Obamas website

10 superdelegates from Pennsylvania and Ohio have just anounced their support of Obama.

Scott Morrison   May 1st, 2008 1:10 pm ET

CNN, get a grip. When watching your newcast it would seem as the world is falling for Obama yet he just keeps bringing in the super delegates. Enough!

58 old white wemen for OBAMA   May 1st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

THE CLINTON HOUSE OF SLEAZE & LIES COMING DOWN.

Ade   May 1st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Thank you for your sound choice. We need leaders who can make decisions that matter. We need a President who will not pander but make the best decision after carefully listening to his or her advisers and making the decision that is right for the Country. The media wants a fight. They need controversies to increase their viewership. We the people need the media to focus on the issues: the War which should have never been waged, the economy which shouldhave never been left in the hands of the special interests, our healthcare which need serious fixing, our social security which …. … ….

God Bless this Country,
Ade

Data Checker   May 1st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Report is that Obama will be pick up 3 more super delegates either today or early next week (see Sun Times)……Any truth to that one?

robb   May 1st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I guess the Wright thing is over and the supers are satisfied. This is a continued signal by superdelegates that Hillary the Hype has run her course. Her favorability ratings are killing her.

John B Sheffield   May 1st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I believe strongly the words and thoughts today from Joe J Andrew echoes the feelings of so many Democrats in changing his endorsement to Senator Barack Obama

It is time for The Party to Unite now before we completely destroy ourselves, John Edwards and Al Gore endorsement before Tuesday could be what is needed, but how much better it would for Hillary R Clinton to come out and back and offer full support to Barack Obama, our Great Country and Party must come first, then we can prepare to defeat McCain and take back The White House.

Diana New York   May 1st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Andrew for seeing the truth and voting for ONCE IN A LIFETIME LEADER BARACK OBAMA.

OBAMA 08

william   May 1st, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Thanks for your support

mimi de la cruz for OBAMA   May 1st, 2008 1:08 pm ET

GREAT JUDGMENT & GREAT TASTE.

MR.PATRICK WE THANK & LOVE YOU.

AJ   May 1st, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I'm begining to hope that Obama does win the nomination. It will be fun to watch him get crushed in the GE. The Democratic leadership is pressuring these delagates to vote for Obama. Another reason why so many Clinton supporters will vote Republican in the fall. Anything to defeat Obama!!

John   May 1st, 2008 1:08 pm ET

News,Hillary leads,is good.The big news is ,Hillary has managed to reduce Obama's double digit a week ago lead to single low digit.I know,Obama has got an endorsement from Texas.It is equally important this info.is posted byCNN.

Dana in north Carolina   May 1st, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Thank you. Now we need the AFL-CIO from Indiana to jumo on board. That would be great.

jan   May 1st, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I want to know about Peter Paul that bloggers keep talking about????????? Why are you not covering it? Who is he and what is it about?

Kelley   May 1st, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Welcome aboard Mr. Patrick. The Obama supporters thank you

No dream ticket...ahh man   May 1st, 2008 1:07 pm ET

so todays count is

obama 2 clinton 0

Quinn   May 1st, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I noticed he has the rhetoric like Obama. He also does not say HOW Obama will be improve the economy! Please also explain the LIFETIME of working for American people. Doing WHAT exactly.

angela benson   May 1st, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Hello can any body see the big picture here,u should cause Hillary is losing important people who stood by her are now on the obama side,end this after may 6,and start trying to beat McCain,which i know that we can,thelonger u leave HILLy in there their will be more fall outs and more trouble for our side, which we do not need,Bush has done enough ,so let Hillary go so we can more on,

too bad their will be no dream ticket.   May 1st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Today count

2 obama 0 Clinton.

Ray   May 1st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

drip, drip, drip…… ;)

Rose - Baltimore, MD   May 1st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

From a super gap of over 100 to only 18, Wow! Welcome to the winning camp Mr. Patrick

lynette   May 1st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Hey Richard, superdelegate Patrick is from Texas, how do you know he likes lattes???? I think the "latte" distraction was just that, a distraction which is now over.

Mark Anthony   May 1st, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Yeah!! Where is Gore and Edwards endorsements. If they truly believe that Hillary is the better candidate why didn't they endorse her months ago?

Carol in NC   May 1st, 2008 1:05 pm ET

WELCOME ABOARD MR. PATRICK AND THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OBAMA. HE WILL MAKE A GREAT PRESIDENT AND WILL BE GOOD FOR OUR COUNTRY, OUR ECONOMY AND OUR FOREIGN INTERESTS.

cameleon116   May 1st, 2008 1:04 pm ET

CNN stop now with Wright thats enough , tell us more from ILL ARY bosnian sniper

Come on BARACK come on my friend

IN voter   May 1st, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Thank you John Patrick!

The Obama train keeps rollin' on.

28 year old White MAN in FLORIDA   May 1st, 2008 1:04 pm ET

and they will keep coming…. i wish john Edwards will follow his supporters…

OBAMA 08

Jim   May 1st, 2008 1:04 pm ET

You lost brother, just wait and see next Tuesday!

On to victory Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

frank   May 1st, 2008 1:04 pm ET

God Bless you for your wonderful support,people for change really appreciate you vote of confidence we will not disappoint you.Is only people with wisdom and vision we need and you u have demonstrated that.

lynette   May 1st, 2008 1:03 pm ET

drip, drip, drip…time for dems to rally behind the party, for the good of the party, for the most promising change.

charmaine ventour   May 1st, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Where is the moral fiber of this nation? A president stands before 250 million people and blatantly lies to save his presidency. Now a few years later , his wife in her quest for the presidency, does the exact same thing, blatantly lies to 300 million people about her experiences as first lady, in her attempt toget to lead this nation. And yet the American people are falling over themselves to put these people back into the White House. Is this the example we want to give the rest of the world and our children? That to be a leader in this country, a few lies go a long way?

Judi in the heartland   May 1st, 2008 1:02 pm ET

The endorsments are trickling in for Obama aren't they!
Perhaps the delegates are now starting tro realize that Hillary can't win the nomination without destroying Obama and the party in the process. She is the do anything, say anything, lie about anything, to get the nomination candidate.
Americans need to stop listening to sound bites (who is picking those anyway–the media) smarten up, do some real research before they choose sides.
C'mon people, we are smarter than this election is making us out to be. The world is watching!

Derrick in Houston, TX   May 1st, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Keep'em coming

Jeannie Mitchell   May 1st, 2008 1:01 pm ET

WOW! Rumor has it that Clinton has in excess of 200,000 new donors for the month of April. It's also rumored that she has taken in pretty close to 60 million for the month of April.

Seems to me that if she would lose the nomination because superdelegates are threatened over John McCain, she would have enough money and followers to run against Barack Obama and John McCain as an Independent.

Rise Hillary Rise! Rise above all of the Fray!

dwayne   May 1st, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Don't get too excited folks! I'm an Obama supporter and I'll smell something fishy. Okay, for sake of argument let's say Obama wins over enough Super Delegates to take the lead over Hillary Clinton. That means he'll have enough Super and Pledged Delegates to win the nomination correct? Did it ever occur that just maybe the election could be manipulated enough to bring the popular vote in Hillary's favor and the Super Del's in Obama's favor? It has been done before. Remember years 2000 and 2004? The Super Del's will never overturn the will of the people…just a little brain food. So don't get too excited. And no I'm not a conspiracy theorist. Just looking at historic events from a different angle. Elections can be manipulated! We'll cross that bridge when we get there…if we get there.

Dee, MO   May 1st, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Obama had to fight; Hillary, Bill, and the main stream media an is still going to win the nominee.

jj   May 1st, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Hope they don't regret it in November. It will either be Clinton or McCain. Too many voted for Obama in open states so that McCain will win. They know they can win against Obama, he has baggage we don't know about yet, but I'll bet they do and are just waiting to unload it. Probably get the info from Wright.

D   May 1st, 2008 1:00 pm ET

The fat lady in the pant suit us running out of steam

Get Real   May 1st, 2008 12:59 pm ET

I have been a registered Democrat for 37 years. With each election, the Dems leadership show less and less intelligence. I am so ready for a third, fourth, fifth party and a system where everyone votes, their votes count and no politician can decide who should really be the candidate. Get rid of the caucaus process, shorten up the primary season, allow everyone's vote to count, winner take all and dump the super delegates.

DD, New York   May 1st, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Mr. Patrick, Sen. Obama is too young to have pent a life time standing up for American workers!

Sean   May 1st, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I guess Democratic party does not want to win the White House in November. Obama will never win and all those that are defecting over to Obama are not thinking clearly. The party is united by having the Clinton/Obama battle. Clinton will take on McCain and mince him during debates. If they think Clinton is being too negative in her ads, just wait until the Republicans chime in. Obama is too superficial with his rhetoric and needs a spine! They say Clinton isn't likeable…who cares?!?! You need her to run the country, you don't have to invite her over for dinner.

eric from canada   May 1st, 2008 12:58 pm ET

KEEP COUNTING TO DAY 2 SUP DEG FOR OBAMA MORE THEY WILL FOLLOW OBAMA CASEY 2008.

Kris from AZ   May 1st, 2008 12:58 pm ET

It is destiny. Obama is our man! Please unite and defeat Mccain come general election

dlr   May 1st, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Great!!! Someone that has finally realized that Sen. Clinton really supports NAFTA!

The Truth   May 1st, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Way to embrace change we could believe in. We the people will defeat John McCain and change the world.

carolflowery   May 1st, 2008 12:57 pm ET

well, that shows his oil stories are true

Lorna, NY   May 1st, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Great news for Obama, bad news for Slick Hillary!

TX   May 1st, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Hey Richard – apparently Hillary is a latte drinker as well. She sure can't make a cup of coffee by herself…..LOL!!!!

And she calls a black man from the south side of Chicago an elitist….TOO FUNNY.

Hey Rich…don't believe everything someone tells you….she has shown the world that she is in fact THE elitist.

Debbie   May 1st, 2008 12:56 pm ET

OBAMA! OBAMA! OBAMA!
YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN! YES WE CAN!
Thank you, thank you, LORD!

Bob of VT   May 1st, 2008 12:56 pm ET

I predict that after the May 6 primaries, Obama will be named the Democratic nominee! "President Obama" will find that the American people will come together and help him Change this messed up Government. YES WE CAN!

Jim Wade, IA   May 1st, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Makes sense, since Obama DID win Texas.

Ig   May 1st, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Who won PA again? Because it seems to me like Obama won PA. He's got more delegates out of this thing than Hill. Wow!!! I guess Americans aren't that naive afterall Hillary!!

Syqueen   May 1st, 2008 12:55 pm ET

We have to ask question on WHY ALL THOSE CLINTON BACKER OR EX MEMBER OF THE CLINTON ADMINISTRATION ARE SUPPORTING OBAMA? May be they know something about the Clintons we don't know. if you look at the BOSNIA stories and remember the Lewinsky story, you will see.

Kay   May 1st, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Welcome aboard Mr. Patrick, thank you so much for the endorsment.
Keep them coming.

OBAMA 2008

M.E.M Kansas city   May 1st, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Hillary IT's OVER.

Mike D   May 1st, 2008 12:54 pm ET

drip drip drip!

Jewish Women for Obama   May 1st, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Great Move!

Welcome aboard the Obama Express!

Chris   May 1st, 2008 12:54 pm ET

…. AND HERE THEY COME…. YES!!!!

OBAMA 08

Mike   May 1st, 2008 12:54 pm ET

All of these last minute Superdelegates who are turning toward NObama are a bunch of yuppies suffering from "White Guilt."

NObama will NEVER win a General election; he will not have a strong blue collar vote, Catholic vote or Latino vote.

There are not enough African Americans to carry him in the General and his young college supporters rarely go to the polls.

Go Hillary!!!

James, OH   May 1st, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Hillary is having a bad, BAD day. No doubt.

FEDUP   May 1st, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Well, another 15 minutes of fame grabber. November can not come soon enough for me to say, "I told you so!" No way Obama will win the general, unless McCain makes a major flub.

Billy J Jenkins   May 1st, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I see how this work, When Clinton is winning she gets the backing from all, But whe she fall,s behind then it is Obama that get,s the support, WELL AS FAR AS I,M CONCERNED THIS IS WAY THEA OBAMA CAN WIN.

Norisha   May 1st, 2008 12:53 pm ET

This is Incredible…..I'm going to say it again…People are voting for Hillary because of her Clinton name and nothing else! I'm Loving it!!!

OBAMA 2008!!!!!

Deb   May 1st, 2008 12:53 pm ET

John Patrick I think you are confused……Obama hasn't spend a lifetime standing up for American Workers!

He is a VERY Jr. Senator, who stole the election by eliminating all his follow running mates through a legal technicality so that he could run unopposed!

He isn't even a viable candidate anymore!

You backed the wrong horse in this race!

We need a President who has the strength to fight for ALL the American People in our Great Nation!

We are looking forward to years of Peace, Prosperity and a balanced budget!

Hillary 08

HIllary support   May 1st, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I voted for Hillary in TX but now I will not vote for her. I use to like her and her husband I hate them now because they are very negatve. They want to destroy the party. OBAMA is the right person to bring this country together.
Haillry please do your party a favour and drop out of the race if you love your party.

Venus   May 1st, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Yes!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you and welcome aboard!

We will be adding more cars- on our trains!

Go Obama!

If the news-media keep Rev. Wright as their MAIN-FRONT-PAGE -
they will miss what is happening now.

We know why the news-media is keeping Rev. Wright – on 24/7—
they don't want you to win but ——- their game is not working!

This race has been over for a long time but Hillary is too stupid to bow out!

I can't wait for the day that she has to let-go of the throne she is clinging and she is going to be bitter!

Veterans for Obama   May 1st, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Barack On brother!

Theresa, Ohio   May 1st, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Way to go John.

Obama will be our President. I have seen 6 General elections. This is the first time I feel we have a honest candidate. We cannot ask for everything.

Steve - Philadelphia   May 1st, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Let's see if this post sits in the "Your post is awaiting moderation" pile for the next 16 hours like most of my pro-Obama posts. This will be interesting and, if this and subsequent posts don't get posted immediately, I'll continue to track the process and drop Arriana Huffington a note. Perhaps this "editorial filtering" process on the part of CNN will be of interest to her and to the Huffington Post.

In the meantime, Senator Obama's list of superdelegate supporters continues to swell. I think the writing's been on the wall for a long time, but the Party needs to move on past the Clinton era and become the respected party it once was. Go Obama !!!!!

Jay, Georgia   May 1st, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Where is Rev.Wright? He added so much fun for the campaign!! we want more fun!
Go Obama!
Go Clinton!
Go Mccain!
Go Wright!!!

Dan in CO   May 1st, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Obama has netted 12 delegates to Clinton's 5 (actually 6, but she lost one) since the Pennyslvania primary, where she netted 10.

At this rate, by May 6, Hillary's margin from Pennsylvania could be no more and then some.

Annette   May 1st, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Way to go….

CW in DC   May 1st, 2008 12:51 pm ET

That NAFTA part has to sting!!

Is the media ready to talk about Peter Paul vs. Clinton in court in California yet? I'll be dancing in the streets the day this happens.

kim   May 1st, 2008 12:50 pm ET

everbody on these political tickers are just ignorant obama supporters. clinton supporters are not going to back him in november.

Darrell - Wisconsin   May 1st, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Keep 'em coming! I think it's funny that Clinton surrogates have changed their minds on a few things.

1. It's all about the delegates. Now, it's all about the popular votes.
2. Polls don't mean anything. Now, oh look, we are gaining in the polls.

Stick with one story already

Teresa of Newport Bch   May 1st, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Obama has always been the underdog that's way his gaining momentum. It is the underdog that has a the day. It's not over yet…I said by the end of the week there will be 40 delegate standing by Obama side.

Keep your head to the sky Obama there's more where that came from.

Obama 2008

Joel, VA   May 1st, 2008 12:49 pm ET

From the bottom of my heart I believe that the Obamas are really good intentioned people. If we look deeply into the issues he could have trhown his former pastor under the bus, instead as any tru and decent Christian should he gave his pastor the benefit of the doubt.

This shows character as most politicians would immediatly severe themselves for political gain.

This is refreshing to me and i honestly admire Senator Obama for how he handles this crisis. I wish him well on the campaign trail.

Brian - Trinidad   May 1st, 2008 12:49 pm ET

So Obama spent a lifetime standing up for the American workers? Boy,he sure kept that and a lot of his other activities well hidden from the public.Too bad the media is so anti-Obama that we never see video clips or transcripts of Obama doing/saying these things in the past.We just heard about him last year!We don't even know his full name,oops …. its BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA.

WesternKid   May 1st, 2008 12:49 pm ET

It's confusing to see polls favoring some rebound for Clinton, while the SuperDel count tightens in favor of Obama. I think the polls reflect too much the tabloid side of politics, the up and down of who's had the latest gaffe or "misstatement," whereas the SuperDel count is an inexorable march (too slow, in my opinion) to backing the right candidate. At latest SuperDel count, it appears to be a spread of only 17 between Clinton and Obama. With a comfortable lead in pledged delegates, and small likelihood of a changed total ratio by June, it's Obama v McCain this fall. The sooner we get there, the better.

Fed Up with DNC   May 1st, 2008 12:49 pm ET

For the good of the party, Senator Clinton must DROP OUT NOW!!!

Then again, she can always run as John McSame's VP.

You want a debate, how about Michelle Obama and Bill Clinton. Michelle will clean his clock!!!!

Paul   May 1st, 2008 12:48 pm ET

He's not a Hill-Billy?

FEDUP   May 1st, 2008 12:48 pm ET

When has he stood up for American workers? How or what has he done for American workers? Name just one?

Honest Abe   May 1st, 2008 12:48 pm ET

That superdelegate lead keeps shrinking and shrinking. I guess all she'll have left to offer superdelegates are the 'POLL OF POLLS' that she does so well in! HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA, HA!!!!!!!!

SHE IS PATHETIC! And so are her supporters who will vote for McSame when she is dragged out! I bet she'll vote for McCain this fall.

gerald strother   May 1st, 2008 12:47 pm ET

DO THE MATH GO OBAMA

mike from texas   May 1st, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Proud texan.

dbacchus   May 1st, 2008 12:46 pm ET

So… Is it LESS THAN 20 S-D difference now?! Starting from almost 200? Great news! We should really have this OVER by May 7th.

MJL   May 1st, 2008 12:46 pm ET

WOW!!! THIS IS # 10 SINCE PA
NOW WHO'S LOSING GROUND???

YES WE CAN!!!

Matt   May 1st, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Obama/Edwards 08

Deezy   May 1st, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Hillary despite of her well choreographed campaign is not convincing at all. Check this out she won PA but the superdelegates she's counting on to win the nomination have literally cancelled her narrow delegate margin in favor of Barack. The writing's on the wall ma, please quit and let the Dems race against the republicans and not you!

Hillary McCain   May 1st, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I like the emphasis on NAFTA.

Unlike Hillary, who campaigned for it NAFTA in the 90s and is now lying to everyone in Ohio and PA that she was opposed to it.

Both Clintons have taken money from Chinese lobbyists – you know, China, the place where all the jobs are going to now these days.

Hillary says she is against Columbia Free Trade, but yet both Bill Clinton and chief strategist, Mark Penn, were on the Columbia government's payroll!

So, it makes you wonder why the other two recent AFL-CIO democrats endorsed Hillary.

Welcome aboard John Patrick!

vjh   May 1st, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Finally an AFL-CIO member who knows the impact of NAFTA !

Ron L   May 1st, 2008 12:45 pm ET

This is just a guess but I feel that many seasoned Democratics view Hillary Clinton coming up with this PHONY gas tax vacation suggestion as THE LAST STRAW!!

SHE is WAY TO SMART to think this will work, or that she could get it approved in less than a few weeks by Congress and yet SHE STILL ANNOUNCED IT and tried to convince everyone it was a GOOD idea…

This is PURE pandering and IS NOT what Americas needs right now!!

If I am correct there will be MANY more defectors and new annoucments in the next few days.

I WAS a Hillary supporter but she disappointed me when she became a PURE OLD SCHOOL POLITICIAN in womans clothing..

The Dude   May 1st, 2008 12:44 pm ET

I bet we'll see the rest of the superdelegates go public next week. This is awesome!

sacto joe   May 1st, 2008 12:44 pm ET

In spite of the media moguls trying to pull him down, Senator Obama is pulling ahead.

We are looking at the next President of the United States.

Darth Vadik, CA   May 1st, 2008 12:44 pm ET

What a surprise, eh?

R.I.F.   May 1st, 2008 12:43 pm ET

It apears that the media is totally disconnected from reality. They talk about Wright, Wright, Wright, and the Supers keep coming in Drip, Drip, Drip. Get a clue CNN.

karen from philly   May 1st, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Where's Jon Edwards & Al Gore's endorsements??

richard   May 1st, 2008 12:42 pm ET

This guy is another elite, latte drinker.

There is a Trend   May 1st, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Me thinks that all of these former Edwards supporters might send a message to Sen. Edwards which might bring about an endorsement before Tuesday.

Griff   May 1st, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Easy. When He Cheated on the Caurcus

George in indianapolis   May 1st, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Still 18 down but counting. Has any one notices that kind of superficial demonic stare that Clinton has on her face?

Herman in LA   May 1st, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Drip
Drip
Drip

Thanks John Patrick for making the right choice for America.

This country needs Barack Obama right now more than ever. He will choose the smartest people on the planet and many of political people will be flocking back to Washington to work in his administration and with him.

Obama 08!!!

joyce   May 1st, 2008 12:41 pm ET

welcome mr patrick
we need to get onto the issues instead of tearing the party down futher

barack want let you down
thank you sir

Rom   May 1st, 2008 12:41 pm ET

cool !!!!
so welcome aboard

FEDUP   May 1st, 2008 12:40 pm ET

When has he stood up for American workers? How or what has he done for American workers? Name just one?

Cynthia   May 1st, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Congratulations Obama supporters. Two today and the day is not over!

Eric-PA   May 1st, 2008 12:40 pm ET

What's wrong with you people! Do you listen to the news? Obama is toast. He'll never win in the general. He's got too much baggage!!!!

@americans   May 1st, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Way to go Obama!

Let's wrap this thing up and engaged mcsame!

YES WE CAN!!!

Obama for Emperor of the World   May 1st, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Texas is a "Right to Work" state and probably has the weakest unions in the world. Texas is definitely not known for its steel mills (maybe steer mills).

"Senator Barack Obama has spent a lifetime standing up for American workers, and he will be a crucial voice for us in the White House” – Patrick

Obviously Patrick has been spending too much time out in the HOT Texas sun without his cowboy hat or drinking too much kool-aide.

NickNas   May 1st, 2008 12:39 pm ET

WOW this is happenning so fast I lost count! How many is that since….MONDAY??

Brendan D, Niles, IL   May 1st, 2008 12:38 pm ET

"Patrick had been a supporter of former Senator John Edwards’ presidential bid."

I'm seeing that phrase an awful lot lately…

Look byond   May 1st, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Well, well well,

What a great choice.

Need to end this madness and move on.

Come on superdelegates, we can end this now!!!!!!!!

SHIRLEY-OHIO   May 1st, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Thank you so much for joining the winning team.

April in Texas   May 1st, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Woot! Go Obama and as a Texan I thank you John Patrick! WE can do this!

YES WE CAN!

Obama 08

White male for Obama   May 1st, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Yes we can!

honkey white guy from cali   May 1st, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Welcome aboard! let get this thing going so the Sen Clinton can drop out and we can turn our attention to the real problem Sen McCain!

Go Obama 08 Yes We Can

James   May 1st, 2008 12:36 pm ET

John, Thanks for saying the truth. God will bless you.

Dale Wise   May 1st, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Number of Delegates:
Indiana: 72
North Carolina 115

Don't be fooled. North Carolina is the big prize, not Indiana. If Hillary can't 'close the deal' and win North Carolina, then this race is over – despite what the media and the Clinton campaign portray.

yes we can   May 1st, 2008 12:36 pm ET

the superdelegate floodgates are opening to Obama..

The party is ready to end this…..Obama will be the candidate..

yes we can!!!

ART in TX   May 1st, 2008 12:36 pm ET

HELL YEAH HELL YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!

TEXANS LOVE OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trev   May 1st, 2008 12:35 pm ET

He is having a good day with SDs. Not so good in the polls. Hmmmmmmmmmm. Wonder why the supers want to end it early.

bigben   May 1st, 2008 12:35 pm ET

New swing state polls shows him losing the ge. good luck on winning nothing in Nov. Shows Hillary winning all 3 which equals a win.

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