Comments on: Obama picks up Texas superdelegate

By: Interested foreign observer

Interested foreign observer — Thu, 01 May 2008 21:13:36 +0000

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.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:38:13 +0000

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.

By: Make a Choice- Orl

Make a Choice- Orl — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:35:44 +0000

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

By: Jason, Omaha, NE

Jason, Omaha, NE — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:32:51 +0000

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?

By: popoye

popoye — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:32:43 +0000

Go OBAMA Go...this is coming to the end!

By: kw50

kw50 — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:24:35 +0000

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.

By: Csokas

Csokas — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:23:18 +0000

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.

By: susie

susie — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:19:26 +0000

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

By: Patty

Patty — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:18:55 +0000

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

By: Indiana will deliver

Indiana will deliver — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:18:24 +0000

O Man – you are absolutley correct!

By: susie

susie — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:17:55 +0000

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!!

By: jz

jz — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:17:44 +0000

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.

By: Indiana will deliver

Indiana will deliver — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:16:38 +0000

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.

By: JB Cal

JB Cal — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:16:25 +0000

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

By: Harvey in Va

Harvey in Va — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:14:49 +0000

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

By: Susie

Susie — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:13:56 +0000

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

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:13:04 +0000

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

By: Michael, North Carolina

Michael, North Carolina — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:04:29 +0000

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

By: leila

leila — Thu, 01 May 2008 20:02:43 +0000

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?

By: L.Bowie

L.Bowie — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:58:11 +0000

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

By: Julio from Texa

Julio from Texa — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:57:51 +0000

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

By: karen from philly

karen from philly — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:56:12 +0000

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!!!!

By: Tom,des moines

Tom,des moines — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:54:46 +0000

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

HILLARY OR McCAIN 08!

By: change is going to happen

change is going to happen — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:53:52 +0000

Change we can believe in.

By: BETTYE

BETTYE — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:50:34 +0000

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.

By: Cecile

Cecile — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:48:42 +0000

LOL, LOL, LOL, LOL, LOL!

By: Trenton Sims, Los Angeles

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:43:24 +0000

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??

By: O Man

O Man — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:37:10 +0000

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.

By: kw50

kw50 — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:35:37 +0000

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.

By: Peter

Peter — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:34:44 +0000

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

By: vici joy

vici joy — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:34:13 +0000

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.

By: pam Eugene OR

pam Eugene OR — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:33:41 +0000

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?

By: ray

ray — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:29:07 +0000

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).

By: E.M.Jordan/NJ

E.M.Jordan/NJ — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:27:59 +0000

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.......................$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

By: LJ Blue

LJ Blue — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:22:33 +0000

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.

By: kw50

kw50 — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:20:42 +0000

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.

By: Darryl

Darryl — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:19:01 +0000

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

By: Steve in DC

Steve in DC — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:17:36 +0000

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?

By: mj

mj — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:15:48 +0000

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.

By: Aces full of Kings

Aces full of Kings — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:14:07 +0000

And the beat goes on...(Sonny and Cher)

By: alonzo

alonzo — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:13:06 +0000

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

By: NotThisTimeinNY

NotThisTimeinNY — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:12:20 +0000

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!!!

By: A Mama 4 Obama

A Mama 4 Obama — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:09:30 +0000

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!

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:07:30 +0000

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.

By: I like Hillary, but let's get real.

I like Hillary, but let's get real. — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:06:19 +0000

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.

By: Trenton Sims, Los Angeles

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:06:09 +0000

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.

By: E.M.Jordan/NJ

E.M.Jordan/NJ — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:05:33 +0000

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"

By: ak

ak — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:03:15 +0000

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

By: Trang, Fremont, CA

Trang, Fremont, CA — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:02:54 +0000

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.

By: kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama — Thu, 01 May 2008 19:02:36 +0000

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