May 1, 2008
Posted: May 1st, 2008 06:52 AM ET

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 Obama now leads Clinton by 1 point nationally.
Obama now leads Clinton by 1 point nationally.

(CNN) - The Democratic presidential race is tightening nationally, according to a new CNN average of several recent polls.

Obama's lead is now down to 1 point over Clinton nationwide, 45 percent to 44 percent, in CNN's "poll of polls." That margin is down 3 points from another CNN poll of polls conducted two days ago. In that analysis, Obama led Clinton 47 percent to 43 percent. The margin is also considerably lower than an April 18 poll of polls that showed Obama with an 11 point lead.

The poll of polls consists of three newly released national polls from Fox News/Opinion Dynamics, Gallup, and Newsweek. There is no margin of error on the poll of polls.

Both the Fox News poll and the Gallup poll were conducted partially after Obama's former pastor, the Rev. Jeremiah Wright, made a fresh round of controversial comments earlier this week.

The Fox News poll also appears to show Obama no longer has an edge over Clinton among independent voters. In head-to-head match ups, presumptive Republican nominee John McCain wins independents by a 4 point margin over Clinton (42-38 percent) and by a 10 points over Obama (47 percent to 37 percent).

Filed under: Poll of polls


Olympia   April 30th, 2008 11:17 pm ET

Isn't it sad that in 2008, people still judge each other by the color of their skin. They stereotype each other by the states they live in, the cars they drive and the people they know. It's a good thing public education is free, otherwise we'd still smack rocks together for heat.

Charles from Houston via Kuwait   April 30th, 2008 11:15 pm ET

I just love all the Obama supporters who say it doesn't matter that he sat listening to Wright, as long as he doesn't support what he says.

What if a white candidate attended KKK rallies then declared that he didn't support what they say?

The fact is that Obama will get "the black vote" because he is black. He will get much of "the white vote" because so many people will fall all over themselves just to prove they aren't racist.

On the other hand, Hillary needs to denounce her American citizenship, move to Tel Aviv, and run for office there.

McCain '08

GS   April 30th, 2008 11:15 pm ET

What has my country become? This election is worse than the last two. We finally get a chance for Americans to do something citizen morallity. Yet they continue to show how easy they can manipulated. Soapbox soothsayers, ratings hungry media and candidates changing stripes right before their eyes. Obama is our last hope for global unity before our total descent into empirial darkness and no one save the silent majorirty can see it; wake up.

bevie   April 30th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

The experience question???????????

If I fore-fathers thought so much about expericence there would be no limit on the number of terms you can be president. It would be like the more terms you have under your belt, the more experience you would have. It is just simply not that way.

eva heffron   April 30th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

I cannot see how the dems can run Obama in the general election. He has too many flaws. I really feel sorry for these superdelegates that have jumped on his bandwagon. If I were them I would be ashamed of not vetting Obama more thoroughly. Way too many problems with him. Wake up and give Hillary a second look and get over the fact that she is a woman.

Peter D.   April 30th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

Hello Madam President!

Hooray for Hillary!!!!   April 30th, 2008 11:11 pm ET

DROP OUT OBAMA

You can throw your formerly beloved uncle under the bus all you like

He's known you a WHOLE LOT LONGER than any of the rest of us

He may be crazy, but I believe him on only one point:

You ARE a "politician," and you will say whatever it is you think you need to say depending upon your current audience in order to get yourself elected

For example, while at that private dinner in California for rich White folks, you dissed rural America

Another example: your pandering to Canada over NAFTA, and I quote, "Well, you know, that's just politics"

Another example – while thinking with one half of your brain (I confess I can't recall exactly WHAT half – left or right – according to Reverend Looney), you said Reverend Looney was like a member of your family

And then you thought with the OTHER half of your brain, and decided that he sucks

Maybe that's the answer to "I never heard him" and "Umm, uhh, yes, I guess I did hear him after all"

Maybe your flappy ears are as confused as your brain is

Listen, do us all a favor – flap your flappy ears and fly away to a vacation

You've earned it, crybaby, and that way, you can avoid a debate

pancha   April 30th, 2008 11:11 pm ET

Don't forget Rev. Wright's final words. "Barack, I'll be knocking on the back door of the White House when you become President." All you Obamanation fans, GET A GRIP!!!!!!

betty   April 30th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

Voters care very little about what the cable news care about.
You want gossip like news. We want real questions, not about sniper fire or preachers in your life, people are losing their jobsand homes.
They can't afford gas to go job hunting or searching for somewhere to live.
Voters and viewers are so very much smarter than your producers think. Switing to CSpan for my news.

Steve   April 30th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

The Clintons have been asking why can't Sen.Obama put her away. I think the real question is why can't she put him away. She had the name recognition, and the early jump before the public started learning about Sen. Obama. She is now trailing, has become a person that can't be believed and would most definitely lose to Sen. McCain. The super delegates are finally declaring for Sen. Obama and that will finally end this mess.

jeff   April 30th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

The racial issue is the most transformational issue of this campaign. Will it prove to be the down fall of Obama or the transformation of a nation's thinking about oppression, domestic and international.

The history of domestic oppression is linked to international oppression in its nature, in its practice. Americans may choose to dissociate from Obama because they are repulsed by the content of racism, or they may embrace him inspite of it to forge under his leadership a new world view towards it, to transform our view and the world's view.

This is certainly one of the great potentials of an Obama presidency. And what a radically different approach from the Bush administration it would be. The terrorists certainly will not stop there campaign. But to shift the focus to a deeper recognition of oppression and engage the world with a fuller recognition of it will alter the direction of the prevailing winds that motivate so much hatred.

Dave in So. Colo   April 30th, 2008 11:08 pm ET

"THE DREAM TEAM" Here is why....

Most Democrats either want it, or would be satisfied with it.

It would resolve the issue of Florida and Michigan Primary Delegates not being seated.

It would be less risky to the 'Superdelegates' personal careers and reputations.

It would be more difficult for McCain to come up with a running mate that would have the background and appeal to counter a Clinton/Obama ticket.

It would mean the money now being donated and spent by the Democratic Primary race to be better spent on a general election run.

Although Obama is currently ahead in Delegates, had the counting been been done on a 'Winner Take All' basis as it was done by the Republicans, Clinton would be way ahead in delegates because of states she won like California and New York. Why does the Republicans count their primary race in this fashion? I believe it is because of more closely following the 'Winner Take All' counting done by the Electoral College in the General Election.

bernice   April 30th, 2008 11:08 pm ET

He will rebound, consider the alternative – Billary. Hillary will lose.

Jae   April 30th, 2008 11:08 pm ET

Obama will be back as a strong candidate. EVERYONE WILL SEE~~~~~

Ewan NY   April 30th, 2008 11:07 pm ET

It saddens me how swiftly we change sides. How can you stand up for anything when you are always on the fence. Do we honestly believe that if we as democrats continue on this path that we can win in November weather it be Hillary or Obama. Take a stand choose and stand by that choice. Why are we letting the actions of bitter, resentful people influence our good judgement. Yes Obama expressed his outrage, but Hillary has as well.

Think for yourself, observe, listen, then make the right choice for you. YES I am a Obama supporter but that does not mean that like some I would vote Republican because he is not the candidate. Our mandate our mission is to retake the White House. Crossing over would be an act of betrayal to your party.

berksdan   April 30th, 2008 11:07 pm ET

I can't think about this right now. I'll think about it tomorrow.

After all, tomorrow will bring another poll....

Anonymous   April 30th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

Move on People!

gem   April 30th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

it's not surprise.

Most uneducated people go for the quick fixes that Hillary and McCain offer and that in the long run, will ruin this country.

As proof see how our current commander in chief was chosen, not once but twice.

J.S.   April 30th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

*sigh*

Even if Obama was winning by 10points, the media and government would find a way to "correct" that. Only a portion of this country is rdy for a "Black" president, the other portions, I can not speak for, but I can say I hope that if Clinton / Mccain become president and we continue our current war or start a new one, I hope their have a nice trip...

Because we all know what will happen then, they'll be moaning and whining about how bad clinton / mccain are, yada yada yada... Same typical ish, different year.

I wish our country would just split, I think there is more hatred in this country for ourselves then towards external countries. So why don't we just give the states west of the rockies to Obama, give the south and mid-west to mccain, and the east to Clinton?

Works for me.

shelly   April 30th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

get real people. Can't you see that all media has to do is make a big deal out of nothing to ruin people's character. At that point, America is so stupid we fall for it and let people get to the white house that want to buy their way into it. Funny how the Clintons can lie and cheat to get what they want. Obama can do the job.

OBAMA 08

Dustin   April 30th, 2008 11:02 pm ET

I think Obama's real problem is Rev. Wright. The Rev. is keeping his comments fresh in the minds of voters and adding more garbage with additional remarks. Forget Obama vs. Clinton. Right now, this is about Obama vs.Wright.

Katz   April 30th, 2008 11:02 pm ET

Senator Obama is brilliant, attractive, articulate (and some say charismatic ) but offers no practical solutions. Senator Clinton is brilliant, attractive and a proven (dynamic) problem solver. USA is in crisis – we need action, not feel-good rhetoric. This is not Senator Obama's "time" – I believe he is destined for greatness, but he is not yet prepared to lead....

STOP THE MADDNESS!!!!   April 30th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

DEMAND THAT THE MEDIA STOP DISCREDITING OBAMA!!!!
TELL THEM WE ARE TIRED OF THIS!!!!

Geraldine Ciesielski   April 30th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

Obama and his wife are so dishonest. They scare me and a lot of people I know.

Tor Lars   April 30th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

It's so fun to see the contortions Obama supporters will go through to save him from ignominy.

Give it up already... his lefty-hippy-trippy-dippy campaign of hot air and platitudes is over.

Or, on second thought... keep him in there so rev wright - or someone even more repugnant, if that's possible - can pop out of the toilet on November 3rd with another killer rant.

You couldn't make this stuff up... what an RNC wet dream.

STOP THE MADDNESS!!!!   April 30th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

The media would love to give this impression, but we ALL know better!

ALL, ALL, ALL, ALL, OBAMA SUPPORTERS GET OUT THERE TALK TO PEOPLE GET ON THE PHONES! GO TO BARACKOBAMA.COM
CALL THE HEADQUARTERS CLOSE TO YOU FIND OUT WHAT YOU CAN DO, JUST DO SOMETHING, BUT SIT BY WATCHING AND WAITING!!!!!!!!!!

WE HAVE ALREADY WON THIS, DON'T LET THEM STEAL IT FROM US!!!!!!

STAY ON THE BLOGS, FILL THEM UP! GET ON THE RADIOS, NEWS PROGRAMS!!

DO YOUR PART TO TAKE BACK THIS COUNTRY FOR THE PEOPLE!!!!

georgia   April 30th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

we love Obama...................Barack Obama 08

Greg   April 30th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

Obama is over, the media has finally cut him off at the knees. Time for people to unite behind McCain and move forward. The African-American voters need to switch parties and vote McCain. McCain will make a fine president. Let's turn the page on the Clinton and Bush eras and vote for McCain.

Halley   April 30th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

"he is hoping that they would rather go squirrel hunting than vpte."
Dear Sally,
I'd rather squirrel hunt than "vpte" any day, but myself, and all of my backward, redneck, pickup-truck-driving, hillbilly friends will be voting May 6.
Regards,
Halley in NC

Don Abramson   April 30th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

Don't ever say that Clinton should drop out and is splitting the democratic party You are trying to bully an exception candidate and person to leave the race and incase you haven't noticed- she won't. You communist. In a democracy everyone gets a vote and I believe that there are several primaries left so sure she should drop out because all of the last primaries have really proved she has no chance- Texas, Ohio, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania. Yeah just huge states that she healthily won but oh she really should get out now because her momentum is over (sarcasm is hard to read on the internet but I hope you got it) BYE!

Junebug   April 30th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

Hillary all the way............................08.......................................

Umpire   April 30th, 2008 10:58 pm ET

So, the Rev. Mr. Wright has a self-fulfilling prophecy–that no black man can be elected President of the United States. He's making it happen. Then, he will use the result to justify further claims of racism!

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   April 30th, 2008 10:58 pm ET

sally...

Thats super silly...

Paul,Jet   April 30th, 2008 10:57 pm ET

All of the Clinton supporters, how can you all trust what she has to say? If she will knowingly lie about small insignificant things, what makes you all think that she is telling the truth about what she will do on the major issues, the changes she will make. A Lier is a Lier, LET'S CHANGE THE FACE OF POLITICS AND HOW WASHINGTON IS RAN!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA '08

Janel, St. Paul, MN   April 30th, 2008 10:57 pm ET

Obama is losing ground because he hasn't had a chance to really challenge McCain. This is thanks to Senator Clinton and her husband being completely unwilling to admit that she doesn't have some sort of right to the presidency.

Once Obama is the nominee, he will "cream" McCain. The people want a change, and that change is not McCain, nor Clinton.

Please give the Wright moment a rest! There are so many more important issues to discuss. The attention being given to Rev. Wright could be laughable, if not so tragic given our nation's state right now.

Brian from SC   April 30th, 2008 10:57 pm ET

I really think we as Americans are making a serious blunder by buying into the political tactics of the McCain and Clinton campaigns in conjunction with half-baked truths from the news media. Yes, I do realize some may disagree, but everyone is entitled to their opinion.

It is beginning to look more and more like these polls are being set up to give a certain outlook. I believe Obama held his ground well in response to the Rev. J. Wright circus.

Obama's campaign from day one has been about placing power with the people and giving us the opportunity to change the country for the better. It's not even really about Obama, but us as the American people reclaiming our role in the legislative processes of the land.

Obama 08! we need him and so does the world. Read the latest Newsweek's article on his foreign policy experience. You might be surprised at his depth of knowledge and life experiences.

norm   April 30th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

Me and 4000 other Obama supporters are voting for McCain if this thing goes to Hillary. Bank on it. See you at McCain`s inauguration.

Tony   April 30th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

With all the negativity with Obama and he is still in the running shows that Hillary in not electable.
This is good for the general, to have everything out in the open now so for the general election Obama will have already been exposed.
Thanks Hillary, you actually are doing Mr Obama a big favor. You know the super delegates are not going to put you in .

Linda, Torrance, California   April 30th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

I dont' understand how these national polls have any bearing on the Democratic race. Most states have held their primaries, and both candidates have exactly the same number of delegates today that they did yesterday. The only possible use for these polls is for the media to mess with superdelegates' minds.

I'm a non-paritisan voter in Calfiornia who could only vote in the Democratic primary. I voted for Clinton, but if Obama has more delegates, he has more delegates. I admire Clinton's perserverance and respect her right to continue in this tight race, but there will come a time (hopefully by the first vote at the convention) where the person with the most delegates needs to get on with preparing for the November election.

Ed   April 30th, 2008 10:55 pm ET

BORING!!!...would you start covering real news. Do some investigative work instead of polling?

American Hero   April 30th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

Barack Obama is the best hope for America. I'm impressed by his composure in the face of adversity and how he maintains his principles. He's also the greatest intellect of the 3 remaining candidates and after nearly 8 years of stupidity from the White House, it is time for someone who has the mental capacity to move this nation forward - Barack Obama.

NANK   April 30th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

Hillary cannot generate the kind of supporter money to run her
broke campaign let alone bring money to help support seating for the Dems in Senate ,congress.,legisl. She wants that money Obama supporters bring in.Her only strategy is to smear because she is the same old same old scandal administration. Enough.We don't need another
pretend Pres. If she does win she can that Obama for bringing in More money for the Dems ever! But she will not get a penny of my money for support.

Steve   April 30th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

Sincerely CNN, thanks for being fair in your reporting. The Obama supporters are turning on you very quickly, but that's because they are mostly angry people anyways. From a happy go lucky conservative, I appreciate your balance and fairness in reporting. Nice Work.

It all hinges on Indiana...

Tim   April 30th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

Lisa commented: "Sen. Obama, please go back and raise your girls and honor your wife and be the best senator for Illinois you can be.

We don't deserve you."

Well said Lisa...Obama should go back and learn to be a senator first...after all he hasn't demonstrated much experience.

Dave Cheverly, MD   April 30th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

“Please Please Please Don’t give up”
the sign said held by a black women out side of a Florida 2000 Recount location. It was directed to Al Gore. I will never forget that sign and the powerful image it portrayed in the news article.

Black people voted for Al Gore 90% and Kerry 90%. Blacks are now voting for Obama 90%. Blacks did not vote for other black 90%, Al Sharpton, Carol Mosley, Jessie Jackson or Allen Keys and he was a candidate in this election. Could it be that black were and are getting it correct. Why not just this once go with their choice. We tried the other way and we are now IN a hand basket headed to Hell. We NEED a President that will GET US OUT of the Basket.
If anyone wanted to throw RACE into the equation, why not use this equation.

Our thoughts and Prayers go out to you Michelle and Barack Obama

“Please Please Please Don’t give up”

GT in CA   April 30th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

Who cares about the inaccurate polls? The super delagates are what matters and they are lining up behind our next president – Barack Obama!

Halley   April 30th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

What's wrong with you silly people?
Obama can't beat McCain.
We are trying to win the general election still, right?

Durh durh durh.

tony from chicago   April 30th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

with obama having friends like rev. wright luis farakan and the pentagon bomber from a decade ago i cant belive there are american people who can vote for this guy and want him to be our president. how can he attend a church for 20 years and not ever hear some of the numerous outrageous remarks from his pastor.
reverend wright spoke the truth about the young senator when he said that obama's distancing himself from his pastor is purely political posturing .watch out america, watch who you want to be in the white house

MikeH   April 30th, 2008 10:51 pm ET

SUPERDELEGATES GET A CHOICE
It's becoming abundantly clear that Hillary will win the popular vote and Obama will win in pledged delegates.(This mostly means that the delegate allocation is not balanced)

They can choose to vote by the pledged delegates or popular vote, which would you choose?

HILLARY 08

hillary 08:   April 30th, 2008 10:49 pm ET

i never got the sense that Obama was telling the truth with anything. I am black, a woman, young and making a decent living. NOW he backs away from someone who has been in his life for 20 years, just for the vote.

shame on you my brother.

you do not give us hope. you're just another politician puppet.

Hillary as a woman, a leader for children is my vote now.
At least I can imagine her dreams coming true for my little girl.
at least there is truth with that.

Steve   April 30th, 2008 10:49 pm ET

Operation Chaos is working to perfection ;)

MikeH   April 30th, 2008 10:48 pm ET

Of course he is,
OBAMA HAS SINGLE HANDEDLY STARTED A NEW WAR WITHIN THE BLACK COMMUNITY. HE IS NOT A UNITER.

Why wouldn' you do this earlier like before running for president? Obama is also buying superdelegates mostly with empty promises of databases filled with possible donors.
WAKE UP SUPERS, those databases are fillaed with people that can't vote or are still in college and will change their phone number and address 2-3 times in the next few years.

GO HILLARY 08
SHE WILL FIGHT FOR EVERYONE OF US

L. Tran, TX   April 30th, 2008 10:48 pm ET

Obama did not throw Pastor Wright under the bus because Pastor Wright offended America, it is because Pastor Wright offended Obama personally and his presidency dream.

Obama did not throw Samantha Power under the bus because she called Clinton a "Monster". It was because she admitted it will take longer to withdraw troops from Iraq.

Barb   April 30th, 2008 10:48 pm ET

The President of The United States of America puts his country and it's people before himself.
When Obama spoke out against the Rev. Wright it was all about the effect it had on him, his campaign, his family ,and his church something is really wrong with the way he handled the issue.
When his wife spoke about the issue again it was about how it affected her husband and her,and their campaign.
If they respected the United States of America they should show it without caring so much about themselves.

Back Stabber Barak   April 30th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

Barak Obama is a SHAMELESS BACK STABBER. I personally despise the comments made by Rev. Wright, and would never have been a member of his congregation, however, Obama was (for 20 years). Obama described Wright as his "spiritual mentor" and "the father he had longed for his entire life", but when push came to shove, he literally threw him overboard for political gain. Obama USED Wright and his platform for 20 years to gain recognition, power, and validation. This speaks volumns about the deficiency of Obama's character. Barak Obama also knew how outrageous his paster was BEFORE the sound bites were played over, and over on tv; this is why he hid in the basement to pray with Wright the day of his campaign announcement. Proof that he is a LIAR!!!! And Obama waited until the very day of the announcement of his candidacy to tell Wright that he did not want him to speak at the affair.

WHAT AN INSULTING JERK!!!!!!!!!!! IS THIS REALLY THE TYPE OF CHARACTER WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN A LEADER????? BARAK OBAMA IS A DIRTY ROTTEN SHAMELESS PARASITIC SOCIAL CLIMBER!!!!!!!!! GET A CLUE ALL YOU OBAMAMANIACS!!!!!!!!!!!!

liz   April 30th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

I am sure eventually Clinton will be the elected nominee. Obama does not have a backbone and we need a strong candidate which he is not .

Just would like to say that I did not know that CNN was having an Obama night. I am tired of seeing and hearing about Obama, Michelle and his family. Time to stop that now and give us some news of substance. Also on Larry Kng, there is Michael Moore with negative things about Clinton. Was this suppose to be a negative night against Clinton? When are we going to see a night of Hillary Clinton and positive things about her? Its about time that CNN does that.

Robert   April 30th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

Hillary asks, why didn't Obama leave his church and pastor years ago. Says it calls into question his judgment. Fair enough.
A question for Hillary: why didn't she leave that two-three-four timing man of hers years ago? Calls into question her judgment.

Kimberly   April 30th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

Obama drop out of the race... If you love your country and the Democratic party you will do it because you have no shot at winning... you are now a waste of time!

from a distance   April 30th, 2008 10:46 pm ET

what would come out about YOU if you were to run for office??? anyone?

John Smith   April 30th, 2008 10:45 pm ET

Are democrats so desperate for a "female" president (or wealth) that they are blinded to the Clinton scandals of the 90's?

Let us face it, Bill was NOT responsible for the economic fortunes of the 90's. Hillary was too busy with a "failed" health-care policy!!

Have you forgotten the INTERNET burst?
Have you forgotten the Republican Senate that forced Bill to raise taxes?
Have you forgotten the sex scandals (finger poiting and lying)
Have you forgotten the items that Hillary stole from the White House?

The Republicans are hungry; they want to run against Hillary. I rest my case; give Hillary to the Republicans!!!

E. C., Houston, Texas   April 30th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

Isn't it amazing that another man of Obama's Race is destroying Obama's political status and campaign? This is an horrific statement for mankind, honest moral value, and religious values. This is the very first time that a Black Man has the chance of being President, and his PASTOR, Jeremiah Wright, will be taking down a member of his Church who is running for the Nomination of President. ' White Folks' ...as Obama likes to mention.....are Certainly NOT Responsible for Obama's Declining Poll Numbers.

nancy   April 30th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

We will soon be getting rid of the worst president in history.!
I like Mc cain but no more WAR.no republican at this time.
I will vote for Hillary.she is the only one that can beat Mc cain in this race.
Obama seems to appeal to all the blacks and the young people who have never voted before.

jeannie N.C.   April 30th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

FINALLY.. People are waking from their obama coma's. Head on back to your corrupt friends and your church in Chicago obama. Your rhederic is over.

Sreeja Nair   April 30th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

We dont blame churchgoers for what the priests "did "to young altar boys in the Catholic churches.. Why are we so preposterously blaming a churchgoer Obama for what an"eccentric and delusional minister" who has serious hang ups ,by the way, chooses to say .
Why are we giving this so-called minister any credibilty at all?

Is it within Obama control what his pastor chooses as beliefs?
Perhaps in atttending Rev.Wrights church it may have indeed taught him how NOT to be as a leader..so the experience is not a wasted one. We can learn a lot from zealots sometimes even the misguided ones . Obama 's comments earlier in Pennsylvania, to that effect that its tempting to blame or scapegoat others but that does Not serve anybody nor solve problems is highly insightful into the issue of racial divides..Perhaps he was referring to people like Wright also....
Lets Focus on the Candidate himself & not on everyone who may have crossed his path...Are we up to the task of evaluating a man on his own merits rather than what some misguided preacher is raving on about?

WHATTHEPEOPLEWANT   April 30th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

One more thing, if Hillary was to become the democratic nominee, it is over, because the Republicans are gonna rip her a new one.

Brenda White   April 30th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

Who is Rudy to comment on moral issues, based upon his his personal life style choices. Hillary, shame on you, you panderer. I have lost all respect for you as a woman and a candidate. Reverend Wright is not running for the presidency, yet you dignify O'Reilly's questions by responding. Enough of you and Bill. I, a loyal Democrat, am ready for a change. Enough of you Clintons, Bushes. and McCain.

Jan E   April 30th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

I am offended by Hillary and her supporters. I think they are just the right people for the Obama education plan. I hope Hillary wins, I really hope so .. because we always wanted move our family to Canada as this country keeps sinking and sinking to zero education level. Hillary is a guaranteed way to get it there, people who support her haven't got a clue. Good Luck!!

Sarah Smith   April 30th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

Just like real life

the DARK SIDE is rising !

early onset Alzheimer's REJOICE!

Unscrupulous unethical unconscionable!

Boogey boogey boogey

HOPE falters and dims, grim gruesome REALITY sets in!

the ordinary human becomes a statistical impediment!

What is the purpose of life? for Bill to get another $800 haircut?

Joy O   April 30th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

Thanks to Rev. Wright, Obama can only dream of the days when folks thought he was a Muslim. If only Obama had come out as strongly the first time as he did yesterday, he might have recovered. Now, I think it's too late. Many call Obama a Messiah figure. I don't know about that, but he certainly has found his own personal Judas, ready to sell him out for 30 minutes of airtime.

Dan Peters   April 30th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

I will certainly say "WE DO NOT DESERVE" Hillary. The baggage and lies are to much for the American public. Democratic voters will not support her in the general election.

Mike G   April 30th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

Barack Obama has had everything INCLUDING the "kitchen sink" thrown at him and has come out on top. These poll numbers will be much better and he has handled Rev. Wright will all the other onstacles and will be our nominee.
This Country is in dire need and we have to have a President that can take a hit and come out a winner.
The negativity of the race and the Rev. Wright have many times taken the focus off the ISSUES- but they're still there.
He is the one for this time.
Obama 08!

honesty   April 30th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

Will the real Barack Obama stand up please???

WHATTHEPEOPLEWANT   April 30th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

All I need is someone to give me 2 cents today and I will vote for them,

NOT.

The media can continue to spin like that bat, Hillary is the candidate if they want to. There is no way in hell, I would vote for McCain or Hillary, both whom have demonstrated that they could care less about the future of our children. Wow, get a grip. The smear campaign didnot distract us from the fact that Obama is what this country needs right now.

Dmitriy   April 30th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

I still think Dream Ticket is possible with Obama as first African American VP and Clinton as first female President.

Jeanette TN   April 30th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

I am sick and tired of reading all of these racist remarks. All of you Hillary supporters, you need to take a look in the mirror at yourselves. You are so busy talking about Jerimiah Wright. You are not realizing the hate you are spewing. You all are not ready for a black man to be president. But you need to face it. He will be the nominee. And I hope at that time you can put your racially charged remarks behind you, and pull together to help get a democart in the office. It's people like you who are helping your candiate and Jereimah Write pull this party apart and I must say again I'm sick of it.

I started out as an Obama supporter, and I will remain an Obama supporter. And for all of you former Obama supporters, I feel that you were never loyal. If you can let the words of a man who's name has never been on the ballot change your mind about the person who is running,so be it. Go support a person who ducks and hide from snipper fire when there was none. Remember those were her words not the words of someone else.

Obama 08

Bill   April 30th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

Obama thought he was " untouchable ". THANK GOD it was someone in his own race that did this. We won't have to hear about it until 2060 saying Whites did this to OBAMA. Although, it does not give Al Not So Sharpton much to talk about.............hmmmm.

AJ   April 30th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

Obama is finished. Period.

Sharon   April 30th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

Please! Rev. Wright didn't just surface with Barack Obama. You must have forgotten the REAL facts that BILL & HILLARY CLINTON invited Rev. Wright to the White House, to be by their side when Hillary's husband was going to be impeached for his inappropriate acts in the White house with Monica Lewinski. Isn't it odd that Hillary ISN'T SQUAWKING ABOUT REV. WRIGHT....SO THEY BOTH HAVE A CONNECTION TO THIS MAN!

Susan E.   April 30th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

Barak is going to win large here in NC, mostly bec. not all of us white people hunt squirrels in the mountains and drive pick ups with confederate flags. Lots of us are the latte sipping PhD's and bankers and M.D's with good jobs and healthcare, who would like to see all those poor folks up in the PA rust belt, and in the mountains here have the same fine health care and job opportunites that we do. We aren't too fond of presidents who threaten to "obliterate" countries, just to impress certain influential voting blocks. See, we've lived with a president who said things like that for the last 7 years and its been rough. We want someone smarter and more thoughtful than that. And we really really want out of Iraq now, so we can bring our soldiers home and start trying to patch up the ones that have been chewed up and spit out by a military that could give a rip about them.

Maybe Hillary can run as McCain's VP. I think they'd both like that, since they each seen to think so highly of each other.

Obama! Oh, yes WE can!!

Mary   April 30th, 2008 10:37 pm ET

The media, Hillary Clinton or the Rev. Wright are not at fault. Senator Obama choose to sit in this church for 20 years and supported the Black Liberation Church with thousands of dolllar in contributions. He KNEW the teachings of this church.

Everything Senator Obama and Michelle has said in the last day or so is just more political pandering.

Hope voters wake up and stop believing the big liar.

Liberty Queen   April 30th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

Lessee now: Since the primary began cnn has been the official website of Nobama who attends a church for 20 years led by a racist anti-american preecha, disrespects women, discounts seniors, disparages unemployed working people and he's afraid to debate Hillary with the gloves off...what's wrong with this pictuah? Everthing! Hillary Rodham Clinton is the most qualified to be President and Commander-In-Chief....Hillary is strong, smart and savvy. HILLARY! HILLARY! HILLARY!!!!!

California   April 30th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

The man is still ahead in delgates, popular vote, and has won the most states. He still has my vote.

Perplexed   April 30th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

It's not hard to understand why either.

Why did Obama stay friends with someone with those beliefs if he doesn't share them as well?

Why did Obama continue to go to a church where such incredible ideas were perpetrated?

The only logical conclusion is that he agrees with the reverend. I had a lot of respect for him until all this came out and now I question everything. I feel like he is just another politician spinning things to get what he wants. In this case it is the presidency of the United States and I really don't like it. Now I don't know who to support.

Indiana   April 30th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

Superdelagates need to come where we the people stand because we the people have the last say in the polls. We the people we do not supprise because if you superdelagates supprise us with Hillary, we will supprise you back with John McCain in the white house. We the people have the last say in November and we will put anyone we want in the white house;superdelagate cannot do that. I know you can choose any nominee you want behind close door but it that nominee is not where we stand 1984 like we did when Walter Mandale ran will make the news again.

JodyBS   April 30th, 2008 10:36 pm ET

As I see it this is just the way the country feels. They know they don't like what we have now or for that matter the past 8 years, but they seem less sure in which direction and how fast they want change. Americans want change and progress the voters now are beginning to sort out their hearts.

gerald strother   April 30th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

Poll of polls: Obama losing ground.Obama trails Clinton by just 21 superdelegates, 243-264, cutting her lead in half in less than two months. This week, he picked up seven delegates to her four.

Johnny   April 30th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

Obama is an excellent speaker – afterall he has learned it from his minister of 20 years. But when it comes to leadership, he is second to Clinton.

Sam   April 30th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

Wasn't it Fox news that procalimed GW Bush winner in 2000 election? People be careful of the sources involved in "Poll of Polls". You don't want your rival showing you the path to success. Hillary supporters should not get too excited if Fox news plays down on Obama's lead nor should Obama's followers jubillate over Hillary's blast by Fox n its partners. Fox as Democrats know are not the friendliest people in politics.

Deborah   April 30th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

Obama for President!!!

Wright's words are Wright's words

Barack is the right choice for President at this time.

Afterall, we don't want Hillary to have to dodge sniper fire again.

OBAMA OBAMA FOR 2008

RMJ   April 30th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

Angus wrote "Obama needs to get in the dirt with Hillary."

Are you freaking kidding me? This is typical of the Obama camp and all his supporters. If you read the comments all over this web site, none are more hateful and disrespectful than those spewed by the Obama supporters. If you actually pay attention to the content of the 2 campaigns (which I doubt many Obama fanatics do) you'll see that Hillary focuses on issues, while Obama speaks out of both sides of his mouth: saying he wants to change politics, but then delivering the most blatant character attacks against Senator Clinton, calling her "secretive", without "sense", without "moral authority" and so on. This is not a respectful campaign. If Hillary's campaign is "negative" it's because the status quo is negative! That's what she's trying to change.

If there were a method for people in earlier primaries to rescind their votes, Mr. Obama would not have the popular vote today.

God help us all.

Hillary in 08.

Eugene   April 30th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

Americans -who originally supported Obama- are finally waking up to the fact that an Obama win spells disaster and division for the country. He would sell his mother to sit in the White House and that is becoming more and more obvious. He's a liar and that is becoming more and more obvious.

Richard   April 30th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

Polls Smolls,... they do more to influence than reveal ..

Alex   April 30th, 2008 10:33 pm ET

Obama can and will win, as long as the news stations actually report the news and stop acting like prissy teen gossip girls and actually do their jobs. i would rather like to hear about the pressing issues that both candidates are running for, or at least what the international community has to say about this campaign, because our next leader will dictate our global relations for the next year, and we truly need to rearrange our foreign policies, especially in the middle east

tom, Boston   April 30th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

The corporate media spinsters,

owned by the neo-con masters,

are working overtime,

trying to undermine people's power,

and keep the morally and financially bankrupt status quo.

what a surprise!

Wright/Obama Hate 08   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

It amazes me how Obama supporters can justify him as a candidate. This election has everything to do about our future. I don't trust Obama with the task at hand. A person is the sum of his past. Rev. Wright was 20 years of that sum. He admitted to be "inspired" by Rev Wright...He is like an Uncle to him....He was the inspiration for his book!!!! Get a clue!

MD Democrat   April 30th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

Of course!!! Finally, people are beginning to open their eyes. The joker is wild and Obama's house of cards is begining to come tumbling down!!!

q   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

You have to wait for the interview to come up after the commercial.

honesty   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Will the real Barack Obama stand up please?

doodle   April 30th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Polls schmolls. Obama is the best person for the job, and everyone knows it.

John E Lexington KY   April 30th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Question for Obama supporters and super-delegates : if Obama's lack of experience and weakness fighting back against the inevitable attacks (however fair or unfair, from your point of view) means he will lose, isn't it better that it happen now instead of the fall which would end his career? He will run again, and stronger. He is not experienced enough – the least national experience of ANY serious national candidate in American history – he should not have run this year. Instead of bitterness and such stuff as claiming it's locked up (really? then why not have his super-delegates declare now and stop wasting money on the rest of the primaries?), how about a reality check. There's a reason Hillary is at least tied with him in polls in spite of a huge disadvantage in the media and it's commentators and problems that would have killed a lesser candidate. The claims of racism won't wash against McCain any more than they should have against the Clintons. The African culture reveres age and experience. It's something Obama should learn now. Had he been more gracious when ahead, shown that maturity, he'd have locked up the nomination by now for real.

Rebecca   April 30th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

People are finally waking up and seeing how weak and inexperienced of a leader Obama really is. You can only run a campaign on change and hope for so long and his compaign is loosing steam and will never make it to the end of a general election. Even some of Obama's supporters have urged him to put more substance in his campaign speeches. Independents are leaning Republican towards John McCain as they have in the past and some independents are realizing that Clinton isn't so bad after all.

Kansas Prairie Dog   April 30th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

Apparently a lot of people do not care that Obama sat for 20 years under this pastor who blasphemed God and America in a single phrase, while praising Black Muslim Louis Farakahn. People who would vote for Obama based on his race and personality need to open their eyes to what he stands for (and he can't just sit in that church 20 years and say he disagrees with its major teachings). I hope people can see that black racism is just as pernicious as white racism.

Remember David Duke, the Louisiana KKK Grand Wizard and founder of the NAAWP. He was clearly a racist.

Although Obama hasn't said or done anything overtly racist, his tacit approval of Jeremiah Wright speaks volumes about his inner motives.

Would I vote for a black presidential candidate? Absolutely! Colin Powell or J.C. Watts would get my vote before John McCain if either was in the campaign. I wouldn't vote for Obama under any circumstances.

Finally, can anyone show me ONE SINGLE THING that Obama or Clinton has done for America besides use their political gains to elevate their political prospects? You cannot, because neither has done anything positive for America.

Michigan for Obama   April 30th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

Pastor Wright does not speak for Obama. His views are just that-his views! If you're looking for a reason not to vote for Senator Obama, at least base it on something that you can attribute to the man himself. Want the war to go on? Want big oil to keep reaping record profits? Then vote against him. But voting against him for someone else's views and words is just wrong. We're smarter than that.
Obama 08

Rosie   April 30th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

All I got to say is Huma Abedin.
Everyone will forget about Wright.

Spin   April 30th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

To CYNTHIA:

Really?
You are great spinner!!

Aces full of Kings   April 30th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

to Brad in Missouri, you think Peter Paul is a joke? You wanna play pastor wars then how about William Procanick. Hillary's pastor sentenced to 3 years in prison for child-sex abuse. Or Norman Hsu, fundraiser for Hillary Clinton, sentenced to 3 years in prison for investment and campaign fundraising fraud! Don't go there.

Del   April 30th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

People read well! It says "Obama losing grounds" it didn't say "Hillary leading". Those are 2 dff statements with different meanings. Remember Hillary was loosing grounds in PA, from double digits to single digit and she still was the winner. So winner remains winner wether they loose grounds or have single digits! Does that make u upset! if so then Politics is not for your stomach.

Spin   April 30th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

It's funny that people don't realize who is who.

Obama supporters are the people who spin everything.

ellianna   April 30th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

Biased CNN!! You are on the same level of honesty and truthfulness as the Clintons!! This information is COMPLETELY NOT ACCURATE!! You know there is an old saying: "You can fool some people some of the time, but YOU CANNOT FOOL PEOPLE ALL OF THE TIME!! Americans are smarter than YOU might believe us to be. And one last comment: You might think that your CNN interview this evening with Michelle Obama was going to yield some more "spin" for your media station and ALL of the rest but your reporter, Suzanne Malveau certainly met her match tonight: MICHELLE OBAMA WAS BRILLIANT - SEEMS THAT IT RUNS IN THE FAMILY!! Michelle Obama certainly was professional tonight and was high on the bar!!
It has been very apparent for a very long time that Suzanne Malveau and ALL of your newscasters are BIASED TOWARDS CLINTON!!
Tonight, Michelle Obama certainly showed ALL AMERICANS what integrity and honesty are all about!! GREAT JOB MICHELLE OBAMA!!
WE OBAMA SUPPORTERS ARE PROUD OF YOU AND BARACK OBAMA!! YOU SOON WILL BE THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE FIRST LADY!!

Jim   April 30th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

Gee, I'm shocked at Senator Obama's recent dilemma...He was going to bring us all together to where we should be...Latino and Asian and Black and White...all of us to where we want to go...I mean this guy was a Community Organizer and everything....

George   April 30th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

Well, that's what he deserves. Now he turns his back on his life time mentor; I guess he'll say anything just to get elected. Next he will disavow his own mother. WTG Obama

sakki   April 30th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

I don't trust CNN poll. Continue with your false report...continue to be Hillary Clinton's puppet. Good luck. I hope when she lose this nomination, make sure you stay with her since you are so loyal to her. Don't come with your fake likeness when OBAMA win this nomination.

Cowboy Jack   April 30th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

Sen. Obama: I thought you were untouchable??

Ken, Plano, TX   April 30th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

Obama needed a way to put Wright in his place, yet leave him a place. Black liberation theology expresses some legitimate concerns, that Black Americans are still disproportionately poor, poorly educated, uninsured, and generally accorded a lesser place in society because of the history of our society. These concerns should be acknowledged, and should be addressed in their proper place. The constituency Wright represents should have a place among the many constituencies the President of the United States must represent, no more and no less.

It's essential for a president to know what's important, and the things Rev. Wright has been saying should not have been so important to Obama, should not have provoked such an angry repudiation. Something like: "Yes, Wright was my pastor, but I know the president's job is to act on behalf of ALL the people, and I will never be influenced by his or anyone else's radical perspective; rather, I will humbly serve ALL THE PEOPLE of the United States of America."

If Wright's recent speaking appearances were a test of how Obama responds to pressure, I don't think he handled the test especially well.

Justme   April 30th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

I was going to support the Democratic candidate, no matter who won the nomination of the Party. I will no longer do so. As a direct result of the Reverend Wright events, beginning with YouTube and being told by Senator Obama that the 'soundbites' had it all wrong, through the the Philadelphia speech with Grandma and the typical white person, I will vote for John McCain if Senator Obama is the nominee. You can't have it both ways, Senator. Lookout, Grandma.....

Bob   April 30th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

Barack Obama is simply the right person for the job. Hillary Clinton is simply a person who is insincere, who lies, conivies and is a bit of a war-monger! Do we want a President and a world leader like that? No, we don't. We deserve better.

We deserve Barack Obama. Barack Obama is simply the right choice.

Hillary Clinton should preserv whatever trace of self-respect and dignity that she has left and admit defeat and just leave this campaign with her ignorant supporters!! No matter what, Barack has this contest wrapped up and he is definately the number one choice!! Hillary, you and your supporters should just accept that the best candidate beat you fairly and move on!!

Barack Obama is the future President of America and the leader of the free world!! You have my full support, sir!!

nancy sabet   April 30th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

"We don't deserve you."

Excuse me ? perhaps you deserve him, but not America. America deserves the best, and that's Hillary.

Brandi   April 30th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

You people make me sick. If you actually cared about the ISSUES and not all of this ridiculousness that the media focuses on..... I have backed Hillary and will continue to do so for as long as possible........but if Obama gets the nom, I'll vote for him. You can't possibly care about anything worth anything if you're willing to vote republican or not vote at all and throw your little temper tantrum because your favorite didn't get it. Regardless of what you think of Hillary or Obama, EITHER would be a million times better than McCain. Please, don't let my brother get sent to Iraq for a 3rd time and get lied to by the army for the 100th time...... please remember what is important and quit all of this petty arguing!!!!!!!!

McShame   April 30th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

to :Michael Moore Dissed Obama And Others?

how about those innocente Palestinians that are dying because jews are killing them? hun? about them???

Helen   April 30th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

I wonder if the next catholic candidate running for any office will have to denounce his or her priest as well as the pope himself for their crimes against children? That is why seperation of church and state is what America is supposed to be about. Since when is religious preference a qualifacation for public office and why does the white media feel they can even comment on sermons or religious preferences which they have actually never experienced?

Ty   April 30th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

I can't wait for Obama to get the last laugh!

08BAMA we got you!!

Viva los Primary   April 30th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

Obama had a good point......I hope it sticks....and I also hope...he stays in politics, but only with a clean, good record!....4 years in a corrupt Chicago political life, and we wonder why he says don't take money on the up from lobbyist............. When you can take it in the Down Low, with criminals....Change we can believe in!

Rhonda   April 30th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

I would love to know who all of you morons are? You know who I mean. Are you really Democrats or trojan horses, sent to do your damage with these hateful posts. Your blind hatred of HRC is hilarious!! Of course she and Bill are secret partners with the Reverand Wright. Of course she is secretly a republican. And my favourite is "well she is stealing the election" from the rightful winner. Give me a break! And one more thing, please learn to spell.

sharong58   April 30th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

I think this is a bunch of propaganda invented by the media, backed by either Clinton, McSame but more than likely Bush because he wants his buddy to win. It is very ironic that polls say Barack Obama is losing ground just before the Indiana primary! Sounds like the work of HIllary Clinton to me! She will do anything to win.
Just like last week there was a ficticious Donate to Barack Obama site asking for donations of up to $2300. that suddenly went up for sale the same day Hillary announced she'd made $10 mil on the Internet! They traced the site to some guy in the state of Washington.
I'd be real interested to know if this guy had any connections with anyone in the Clinton or McCain campaign!!! My vote remains unchanged . . . Obama in 08!

Allison Marie   April 30th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

Yeah!

Clinton all the way!

Clinton/Edwards

Indiana Dave   April 30th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

The media coverage of this race stinks. Obama is up 30 states to Hillary's 15. He leads her in pledged delegates and the popular vote. He, not she, is the reason we've seen record democratic turnout and new voter registration. And even amid the Wright flap, he has continued to attract more SuperDelegates on a daily basis.

The fact remains... he's going to win this nomination, and all Hillary continues to do is foil the democrats' chances in November.

Painting the picture any other way is a tremendous disservice to our nation, and the only reason the media continues to make this look like a legitimate race is to sell ad space.

nancy sabet   April 30th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Obama is finish! let's just accept that and close the deal for Hillary. Hillary showed that she is a better candidate and more electable.

George   April 30th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

CNN has been in favor of Obama in the entire Primary so far. Now people know more and more about Obama and he is losing ground. And the Obama’s supporters started to blame CNN for his loss. What an ironic thing! Be fair CNN!

Joanne   April 30th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Lisa, your comments were the best:
Sen. Obama, please go back and raise your girls and honor your wife and be the best senator for Illinois you can be.

We don't deserve you.

Every age needs men who will redeem the time by living with a vision of the things that are to be.
Adlai E. Stevenson

Ron R   April 30th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

This race is not won on TV or what the pundits say...it makes for good television like so much other crap on TV these days. Look past the drama of what the news stations are touting for their own benefit and you will see the reality of things....were all being sold a bill of goods for the sake of TV ratings.....WAKE UP PEOPLE!!

reg   April 30th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

IT'S 10:00 PM LISTENING TO CAMPBELL BROWN STATING THAT BARAK IS LOSING INDIANA ACCORDING TO YOUR POLLS HE IS NOT LOSING..SO WHY DID YOU SAY THAT....I HAVE HEARD ABOUT WRIGHT FROM YOUR CHANNEL TO THE POINT I WANT TO VOMIT....IT'S LIKE HILLARY DOES NOT EXIST...DO YOU NOT READ THE INTERNET SHE CERTAINLY WITH HER HUSBAND HAS SAID MANY THINGS THAT CAUSE ALOT OF TALKING POINTS....PLEASE GIVE UP.....OH BY THE WAY HAVE YOU SEEN OUR POLLS ON S. CAROLINA WHERE HE IS WINNING

NORTH OF THE BORDER   April 30th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Obama is fighting a courageous battle on many fronts, and holding his own. He has to battle a biased media, including the incessant daily chicanery of CNN. The unholy trinity of Hillary, Chelsey and Bill Clinton have all taken their shots. The establishment and the Republicans have their machines working overtime against him. The man is still standing, ..You bet he's tough and resilient .

Sandy   April 30th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Whatever you do Obama just know that people will hate on you no matter what. There is never going to be a Perfect President and just know that the other two running for office is no better than you. People are easily persuaded and manipultaed with false promises. Rev Wright is not your child and you can't control what others spit out of thier mouths and how Religion became a part of this is stupid. Lets face it no matter how honest you are or how good of a person you are there will always be people who will try to drag you down. Hold your head up and never give up.

G.M   April 30th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

THE MEDIA IS THE BLAME. THE MEDIA IS VERY EVIL AND WICKED. THE MEDIA WILL MAKE YOUR FRIENDS, YOUR ENEMY AND YOUR ENEMY YOUR FRIENDS. THE MEDIA IS VERY POWERFUL. THE MEDIA DO NOT WANT TO SEE A BLACKMAN IN THE WHITE HOUSE. AND THE NUMBER ONE PROBLEM IS RACE, NOBODY WANT TO TALK ABOUT IT. WHY ? WHAT ARE YOU AFRAID OF.........

Pat   April 30th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Obama is way ahead in delegates, that's what counts. Clinton has to win by over 66% in all the remaining contests to equal Obama. The chance of the supper delegates over turning the vote of the people is very unlikely. They have to know that it would destroy the Democratic Party.

jeff   April 30th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

Obama has to win. Clinton tries to manipulate the electrorate. Don't we want change and honesty? I do.
50 year old college eduated white Texan for Obama.

Cindy   April 30th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

Obama is losing ground because he doesn't want to hit hurt Hillary or her Democratic party supporters. Hillary, on the other hand, has absolutely no remorse about hurting Democratic Party supporters who are not supporting her. He's not showing weakness, he's showing restraint.

Clinton has no control... she's sooo eager to talk trash... it's built into her DNA. She's so anxious to twist the knife... She's a FoxNews/Republican Party's dream come true...

shaun from vegas   April 30th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

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

Independent 001   April 30th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Obama is a honorable person in giving the benefit of doubt to Wright in Philly speech. Obama also took a honorable position, disowning Wright after what Wright did over the weekend.

Wright is so wrong that he cannot even show the respect Obama had shown him in the Philly speech.

Obama has shown his leadership and running a decent campaign.

End result of this prolonged campaign – my prediction is that all this happened to bring an end to Clinton Dynasty. They have destructed themselves, they have shot in their own feet once this is all over and Obama is nominated.

Anonymous   April 30th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Person who wrote: Michael Moore Dissed Obama and Others?.. You did not listen to the same interview that I did. Are you talking about Larry King tonight.. Because Michael Moore did not do what you said or maybe you just didn't listen..

My ears were open and I did not hear what you are saying. MIcheal Moore addressed questions, concerns and opinions in a very articulate and meaningful way.

Yes.. We.. Can...

Robert   April 30th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

New polls...Hillary Clinton leads Obama in North Carolina..wow. Took Obama 6 weeks to close the gap in PA. Hillary takes lead in a week, up by two from being down by 30.

Go Hillary....Real democrats know your the one.

FrankSmith   April 30th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Are we so desperate for a female president (or wealth) that we are blind to all teh scandals of the 90's. I thought American had actually grown beyond the Clintons!!!

king   April 30th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

It takes two strong candidates on the democrat side to help the republicans retain the White house.

Ohio Voter For Hillary!   April 30th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

Great news for Hillary Today!!!!!

ksmi?poll   April 30th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

I am so dissappointed, after all that happened in the last 8years, and a war that drove gas up, food prices up and you people out there still divided about Dem and Rep, Wake UP OLD Romans.

Independent 001   April 30th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Obama is a honorable person in giving the benefit of doubt to Wright in Philly speech. Obama also took a honorable position, disowning Wright after what Wright was doing over the weekend.

Wright is so wrong that he cannot even show the respect Obama had shown him in the Philly speech.

Obama has shown his leadership and running a decent campaign.

End result of this prolonged campaign – my prediction is that all this happened to bring an end to Clinton Dynasty. They have destructed themselves, they have shot in their own feet once this is all over and Obama is nominated.

fred   April 30th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

voice of europe:

Keep your voice in Europe!!!

Charlotte   April 30th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

bill, didn't you just judge Hillary by Bill? You are as two-face as the person you support...

Anonymous   April 30th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

voice of europe:

Keep your voice in Europe!!!!

Obama the other typical white meat   April 30th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Would you consider voting for David Duke for president?

What if he ran and even though he sat in klan meetings and listened to their rhetoric for years but he now strongly denounces it and because the media makes a bigger issue of it he has left the klan altogether.

What if he has a slumlord friend by the name of Leona Helmsley that contributes to him, however he does not denounce her and admits making shady business deals including his own house.

What if he has a terrorist friend that bombed a federal building and killed children in the blast by the name of Timothy McVeigh. He doesn’t denounce him either and even co-chairs an organization with him. Even attends a party held by Timothy in his honor to launch his campaign. David says that Timothy blew up the Oklahoma building long before he knew him and should not mean anything.

What if David was endorsed by the neo-Nazi party and their affiliates worldwide. He denounces them even though his ex-grand dragon klan leader published articles from the nazi parties while he attended and paid money supporting his klan group.

However despite all this what if David Duke promotes change and says he wants to get past the above petty distractions and unite this country under a common cause. Whatever that cause may be.

Now do you vote for David or would you think that if David ran with those people in his circle of friends that it would be utterly ridiculous to vote for such a person.

So if you wouldn’t vote for David than why are you voting for Obama and his friends Wright, Ayers, Rezko and Hamas?

No difference other than color.

T   April 30th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

Two questions:

1. Are the polls really 'Wright'?

2. Why is it that more adults are excited to vote for their favorite 'American Idol' than they are for the next potential presidential candidate?

Peter V   April 30th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

They didn't take my poll. Obama hasn't changed. It's the Clinton style is changing. Obama 2008!

Terri Patanus   April 30th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

I will vote MCCAIN if HILLARY is not on the ticket!

VOTE HILLARY or MCCAIN WILL WIN

WE WILL VOTE AGAINST OBAMA!

griff325   April 30th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

Hillary gets my vote. I am an educated student from Michigan State and I can say that if Obama cannot win Independents or Latinos or Blue Collar voters, he cannot win in november. Hillary is the real deal and wow would it be great if she beat McCain, that would be an epic battle there and hillary would beat him to the ground! And for all you other haters, this poll isn't just fox news, this included many others and polls mean a lot in terms of momentum and staying in the race.

Hillary 08'

Peter in Canada   April 30th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Hillary is done...plain and simple. Her chance of being the Democratic nominee is about 1%. Her chance of being president is 0%.

Mountainview   April 30th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

All the Pundits talking about Obama vs McCain and HRC vs. McCain is insane! That will change in favor of the Democrat. What you are currently seeing is gaming.. big time. This is probably more so ffrom HRC side since she has really no legitimate or just chance of winning the nomination. So many of her supporters will say they willll vote for McCain against Obama to show that Hillary is more winnable!. But when he gets nominated, after 2 or so months most would rather not have 4 more years of Bush policies continued!

bond   April 30th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Obama will capture this campaign and make it the defining moment for the future generations of America. He will bring world peace.

Debate the issues, people, not the "non issues".   April 30th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Including: Wright, and Hillary dodging bullets. What the heck does that have to do with the American political agenda? It is nothing but verbal indigestion in the american political palate, and we are all out of Maalox.

I *thought* this was a campaign about the pressing issues of our future, not some sleazy, ultra chic, political version of US Weekly.

But who I am most disappointed in is Hilary Clinton. Mean spirited, hedonistically power hungry, stop at nothing political machines. Hillary has proven herself to be what she reviles. She showed her true character. When she had a chance she didn't even bother showing her opponent the same kind of respect she lamented she didn't get from the Republicans. Maybe they were right about the Clintons all this time...

Zack   April 30th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Yay!!!!!

gary   April 30th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

JOSEPH. HRC CAN WIN BY S.DELIGATES AND NATIONAL VOTES. OBAMA HASN'T WON ,SO ALL YOU O.B. SUPPORTERS AND CLINTON HATERS DONT PUT THE CART BEFORE THE HORSE. THIS RACE ISNT OVER UNTIL ITS OVER.

Dave W.   April 30th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

As a Canadian, I could not beleive how stupid Americans were to elect George Bush twice. I actually thought that maybe he had doped your water or something.
Then I thought that after eifght years they must realize what they did wrong and will correct it. I was wrong. I now see that you have been hypnotized by the wicked, evil, lieing witch of New York, hillary Clinton. The rest of the world is laughing at you, because you have someone that can restore your country to what it should be, great.

I guess Americans are still stupid.

karen   April 30th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Will someone please answer just one question.If Obama has been in this one church for over 20 years,and with such a close relationship with Reverend Wright how can he say he has never heard this hate talk,and his negative views before.Did he wear ear phones and blind folds every sermon? I have thought on this,and i know that when you disagree with what your minister is preaching and it is not agreeable to your ears,or your childrens ears.You find another church that does.So in my view Mr Obama did and really still does hold some of Mr Wrights views.Which I find I cannot support.You just don't stay with a church for 20 years and not hold most of the same views,and just now come out and say you never knew.

JFK   April 30th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Joseph, she does not need the majority of pledged delegates to win. Had we started with all or nothing delegate system for each state(like Republicans do), she would have won this contest already. But the Super Delegates get to decide. Those are the rules and she has more. Thats right, count em.

And Shirley, really, are you serious? What kind of posting is that? Thats the most unprofessional and plain pathetic posting.

Bob, she does not need to drop out. HELLO! Have you been watching this or not?

North Carolina   April 30th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Women's Voices Women's Votes is a public service organization that promotes voting for unmarried women, (who are the largest increasing segment of the US demographic,) and runs voter registration and turnout programs. There is nothing illicit in encouraging women to vote! Women have had the right to vote since the 19th amendment, 50 years after black men got the right to vote. Do you also think black men shouldn't vote or have voter registration drives? Or is it just women? CNN how can you print this garbage and "moderate" all my comments!!!!!!!!! BTW, why don't you moderate those "comments" about Clinton's pastor? It's a pastor from Clinton, NY NOT Clinton's pastor. And you call yourselves journalists. On a cold day.

Nora, FLORIDA   April 30th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

I don't care what the polls say. What do the people say?????

Dave   April 30th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Um... did I miss something?

The only reason that a "national poll of polls" for the Democratic race could possibly be relevant would be if there was some sort of "national democratic primary" coming up. All but a very few primaries (and caucuses) have been held, and delegates have pledged based on those primaries and caucuses. Did Hillary get the rules changed and arrange a national do-over? If not, WHY IS THIS NEWS?

This is yet another example of the media not letting the facts get in the way of a good story.

Eboni H.   April 30th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

I say who cares what the polls say!!!! I am an individual and I am not going to jump on the political bandwagon and allow some imaginary poll results, or Reverend Wright to sway me. Reverend Wright is his own person and many of us have had dear lifelong friends turn into something or profess some beliefs that we do not share. I am a Black woman and I am a member of a Black church, there are many points that Reverend Wright made that I agree with and many that I thought to be outlandish and very far fetched. However, he is not the candidate. Obama is and that is who we need to pay attention to. I believe that Obama is the breath of fresh air that America needs. Our economic standing is in the toilet and we need a change.
I am a teacher, single, have no children and my city (San Diego) is undergoing major budget cuts in education and my career is in jeopardy on top of the rising gas, groceries, rent prices, student loans and bills...so let me put it plain and simple...Who cares what Reverend Wright said...I need some HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!! and I want to see what Obama can do.

kaz   April 30th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

What matters polls or deligate count. Obama is winning both pledge and supper deligates.

Fed Up in Texas   April 30th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Obamabots are so stupid......polls mean nothing when Hillary is winning but they mean everything as long as Obama is leading. Isn't that they way you think? You're all such losers. Hillary should and will win. Obama is a lost cause. Too many skeletons fell out of his closet all at once.

One more thing, Obamabots are saying he is leading in popular vote. That is NOT true. When you count Florida and Michigan, Hillary is winning. The people of those states may have gotten screwed over in the primary but they will certainly have their voices heard come November. Hillary will beat McCain. I, for one, will vote Republican if Obama is the nominee.

Tom   April 30th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Rev. Jeremiah Wright clearly has his own agenda in regards to Sen Obama and it appears Sen Obama is having a difficult time With Rev Wright in reaching a understanding as the country moves closer to an election. What I find discouraging is If Sen. Obama can not bring his own minister to terms, what makes me believe he will be more effective in international politics. I believe we would be dealing with other countries with a handicap. Sen Obama appears to be waffling in this matter when a decision needs to be made.

Georgie   April 30th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Hillary has the best solutions for America & can get right on implimenting as soon as she gets elected. If we the people vote Hillary in, everyone in America will win as she is working for all people & for this country. Bush has devestated America in less than 8 years, I was far better off, & so was this country during Bill Clintons years. I think Hillary will be the Best President we will have ever had. Lets give her the chance, she won't make things worse & we can trust & count on her.

Joyce   April 30th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Why is it that Sen. Obama has to answer for what Rev. Wright said - I think people are being unfair to him. "Freedom of Speech" Rev Wright can say whatever he wants. I go to church and I don't always agree with what the pastor says, Does that mean I should leave the church? Who am I going church for the pastor or to worship. Pastors, Rev., etc. are all humans only one that is perfect and THAT IS GOD. Now look at this why when Hillary lied several times, why no one is talking about that. YOU CAN'T TRUST HER. She (herself) lied no one did it. Why is not the media on her case?. We have a just and righteous God and He will see Obama through. I know He will.

Southerner   April 30th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Obama is over. Wright has killed his campaign, with much help from Obama himself.

Obama has denounced Wright after saying he could no easier denounce Wright than he could the black community (or his grandmother). By denouncing Wright, he's denounced the black community as well. The 90%+ he's been getting is not going to happen again.

The problem is, he waited so long to do it, he's not going to get the white vote back by doing it. At this point it looks like (and is) just a political move that isn't heartfelt. People don't believe he means it, so he won't win back votes. In the meantime, some African-Americans feel betrayed by his denouncement of Wright.

At least his inexperience is only costing him an election, rather than costing the country when he chokes while trying to lead.

politicsIsdirty   April 30th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

More seniors favor Sen Clinton over Sen Obama.+++ That is what you call WISDOM. +++++They have had a crush or fell in love with the sweet talking athlete of their group who ended up with no accomplishment.++++ They saw experience as far more important in life. ++++They know that solutions are better that rhetorics.++++ They know that you don't change something if it is not broken.++++++.... been there, done that.+++++++++ Hope the rest wise up as well.+++++++ Let us pray to God that the people of IN and NC will be enlightened on Tuesday.

Oh well   April 30th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

He already won.

John Macenro   April 30th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

Obama must win to save Mccain and four more years of war is acomming.

Tim   April 30th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

Clinton supporters understand reality....

(Yes, a large portion of Hillary's supporters may be older. That's good. They understand life and all the hard work that goes along with just making it to 60, 70, 80, and beyond. And they understand commitment. Unlike Obama's "youngsters," who know diddly about life, whose parents worked hard to send them to college, who spend half their time on YouTube, "reality shows" ("reality" – — really?) or cell phones while weaving across traffic lanes endangering others. REAL reality is setting in about Obama — and it is fueled by those you Obama "junkies" call "old ladies" or "old geezers, ")

I don't think so! Old people vote for her because Obama wants to bring people together and not divide. Most old people want to keep it like it was 40-60 years ago.... divisive and one against another.

Why does Obama attract the educated? Because his supporters actually do their homework instead of voting for a name, like Clinton! I believe that the 60-80 year old people back then voted for a president names Kennedy (JFK) and all the old people back then said the same thing.

Get over yourself, Clinton supporters!

jen   April 30th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

I Just gave more money to Obama. Clinton pay your bills will ya you bust- out dont you know times are tough ?

Bob J.   April 30th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

If Clinton wants to nail Obama, she only needs to do one thing:

Take some polls of voters in the early states Obama won (e.g. Iowa and Wisconsin) and see how they would vote today.

If they would not vote for Obama, then it's clear he only has the delegate lead because MONTHS ago, people who didn't know anything about him voted for him and the others split between Hillary and Edwards.

If she can show that he would lose Iowa, Wisconsin, etc. today, the argument that he has earned the most delegates and popular vote lead would not hold, and this nightmare would be over.

He only has the lead because he snuck around early on.

Carville – take some polls asap!!!!!!

rock-c, Muncie, IN   April 30th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

Here we go again......Obama is the nominee.....We will come together and put Bush/McCain out for retirement. Muncie, IN will vote in record numbers. Indiana will remember NAFTA = Clinton.

THE TRUTH !!!!   April 30th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Mike Your Right !!!

A Lot Of People Are Saying The Same Thing !!!

They're Saying Obama and His Campaign , Along With Obama Media Pundits Planned The Wright Speaking tour So Obama Could Publicly Disown Him To get The Wright Thing Behind him . Wright Is A part of The Staged Event . It's All Smoke And Mirrors , Designed To Fool Us .

I Don't Trust Obama At All !!!!!!

Hillary 08 . Or McCain 08″

devon klein   April 30th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

clinton is a liar.

mike   April 30th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Let's see the polls after NC and IND primaries. After all the junk thrown at Obama the past 2 weeks, it is remarkable that he is still in a virtual tie in these polls. This shows that he still has solid support and all the smear campaigns in the world won't change that.
Soemeone commented about older voters being wiser and supporting Clinton. Another way of looking at this is that the older generation is afraid of change and are clinging to old ways. This will surely not help our country. My own obersvation is that older people are less tolerant of a black candidate. I think it's called racism. Younger people actually have more tolerance of the differences among people and race. Maybe you older voters should take a lesson from the younger ones.

Mike   April 30th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

The Clintons have ensured that Obama is no longer electable. The Clintons themselves were not electable from the start and their sleazy campaign is yet more proof that they willl lose to McCain in a landslide. Voters need to wake up to the fact that the Democratic Party has betrayed them by trying to shove the Clinton sleaze down America's throats again. All Democrats should be voted out of office. Their support of the corrupt and dishonest Clintons is prove of their incompetence and of the lack oi integrity of the entire Party. Hit the "Vote all Republican" button in November.

JFK   April 30th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

At least some are starting to get a clue about Obama. I have immense respect for him to a point. But he is not ready for the job yet. He needs to be more seasoned and he may be ready in about 8 years then.

kty   April 30th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

This should give some momentum to the Hillary Campaign and her supporters should start by visiting the campaign site at hillaryclinton.com and donate.

Joe Schmo   April 30th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

OBAMA BURIED HIMSELF!!!!!!

DON'T LET THE DOOR HIT YOU IN THE BUTT!!!!
GO HILLARY!!!!!

Matt   April 30th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

I wonder how these polls would look if some other stories were actually placed in the news instead of just stories about Rev Wright? Here's a few that nobody seems to want to talk about:

- Clinton telling people in Indiana that it is Bush's fault that a factory named Magnequench moved to China costing about 2500 jobs but not mentioning that it was her husband that approved the sale and gave the Chinese the right to move the factory around 2005 (ABC is just picking up this story now).
- A D.C. nonprofit group is now being blamed for creating deceptive N.C. robo-calls misleading voters on next week's election locations and information. This group has HEAVY ties to the Clintons and is accused of similar actions in 11 other states.
- A major Clinton supporter helped set up Rev Wright's speech the other night and is seen in pictures sitting with the Rev before the speech.
- The Peter Paul v Hillary Clinton trial that should have been in the news last week. Peter Paul was fraundulenty induced to make a $1.2 million in-kind contribution to Senator Hillary Clinton's 2000 senate campaign in exchange for former President Bill Clinton to be a rainmaker for this company once he left the White House.

Lavon Miller   April 30th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

If Hillary wins nomination, will vote for her.
If Obama wins will vote for McClain.

Christopher, Madison, WI   April 30th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Cindy Murphy...who and what administration put Michigan in the mess it is in now? The Bush Administration. You voted for them now live with it. If you were so concerned about losing your delegates you should have spoken up sooner. Now that Hillary needs the delegates to count she wants to change the rules in the middle of the game. You got an early primary in exchange for paper ballots. Hillary knew the rules but is playing Rove tactics to win at all costs. She has too much baggage and the republicans want to run against her because they know she can't win. Let's all try something new and vote for Obama. What have we got to lose? The last time I checked not all Catholics walked out of their churches when the priests molested little children. What about McBush's pastor who called the Catholic church

Ross, Former USAF Captain, Iraq Veteran   April 30th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

This whole ordeal is media spin. Almost every aspect of it. It is pretty sad the spin that Hilldogg is putting on many ads. I also find it funny that she really thinks she has a chance to come back. If you study the delegate count, EVEN if Hilldogg won 60% of the vote IN EVERY STATE in all the rest of the primaries... she would STILL have to win 56 to 57 percent of the remaining superdels. I just don't think she can pull that off. I'm so surprised that BO isn't pulling out all the horrible baggage with the Clintons. Sure we have seen it all before, but the are scandal after scandal. Old Politics. Another dynasty. Come on people, get it together, we need to take a gamble on this with Barrack. You CAN NOT DOUBT he is by far the MOST presidential, most well-spoken, the most articulate, the one with the least baggage, the youngest, the most charismatic. Come on, WHAT ARE WE WAITING FOR! Lets pick the right candidate and expand this campaign for November.
- Ross in Glendale.

Jimmy Kingsley   April 30th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

CNN, please learn to exercise professional journalism and stop the spin on false statistics. If you value your pocket book, you want to be fair and stop unduely influencing this election. You are aware it is not right, and constitute a disgrace to this democracy. If many of the public were like me they should all desert CNN

San Jose   April 30th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

POLLS OF POLLS ARE NOTHING BUT FLAWED AS WE HAVE SEEN IT IN THE PAST.

WHAT POLLS OF POLLS TELLS AS IS MR. SCHNIEDER HAS SOMETHING TO SAY THAT IS BOGUS............... FORGET REPORTING UNSCIENTIFC NUMBERS......

THIS RACE IS COMPLETED FEB-19......ASK ED SCHULTZ....HE IS THE FIRST TO SAY IT. NETWORKS ARE TRYING TO DISTRUCT OBAMA WHO REPRESENTS THE PEOPLE.........THIS IS NOT GOING TO HAPPEN B/C TRUTH ALWAYS PREVAILS

Joe J   April 30th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Thank you, Jeremiah Wright. What a destructively narcissistic infant.

Tim   April 30th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

CNN.... you want it to be close, botherwise you couldn't justify sending that idiot Wolf Blitzer up on TV to analyse everything to death.

I think the media neeeds to be fair and talk about who donated to the Clinton library.... or about bosnia, or about the crappy tax returns.

North Carolina   April 30th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

"your comment is under moderation?" There's nothing wrong with my comment. If only it were just Rev. Wright: but it's Ayres & Dohrn, Auchi, Khalidi, Rezko, Odinga, and McClurkin, the list just goes on and on: Sen. Obama is unelectable. It is a great pity that he was not vetted more and that he was so shamelessly promoted by the very insiders he speaks against: Dean, Pelosi, Reid, Ted Kennedy, Daley, Kerry. Of equal disservice is the constant attacks on a much more viable candidate because she is a woman. From Obama's giving her the finger to his walking on stage to Jay z's 99 problems and b*, and Olbermann's suggestion that someone take her in a room and only he comes out: this is a disgrace.

Clinton 2008!   April 30th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

North Carolina for Clinton!

And Sally, we will come down out of the mountains in our pick up trucks!

LOL

close hi lies piehole   April 30th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Cnn , msn ,are going Fox they must have Shawn hid somewhere .
You would think with all the problems in the world ,soldiers being injured,killed, every day, food and gas going through the roof,no health care ,education down the drain then to have the media dwell over and over again their mouth clacking day after day,week after week ,month after month . GIVE IT UP and get on the real problems .

Its either to big or small.

Its either to long or short,

Its either to hard or too soft

Its either to light or to dark

Its either to sweet or to sour

There is no such thing as question with the Goldwater girl ,the Media or McCain.

Do you recall how many freckles Bill has (I never had sex with that woman) and all the time miss M. was in his office Oh yes dont forget Paula and Jennifer what is happening w/Clintons Ca, Bosnia ,Whitewater , Hil-liars lies , the list goes on and on but you never go there .
Hil liar had money all her life and so did McCain so who is really the elite here.
You must make a recording and rerun it each day all day the name Hyenas 'sss comes to mind they ride others tail untill they kill them them ,

yay for Hillary   April 30th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

I'm so glad people are finally seeing Obama for what he is. I hope he drops out and allow the democrats a fighting chance against McCain.

BTW, i completely agree with the post by the "clinton supporters". I am a 25 year old student and I know exactly how the youngsters of America is living in a bubble and don't understand about life and how the world works.

either way, i hope we can beat the Republicans

Snowcat   April 30th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

Reality is setting in folks. The audacity of hope does not hold a candle to "THE Reality Of Life"...that is where HIllary will excell. Obama's poll numbers continue to fall the more we learn about him...does that give all you Obamacs any clue that this man will lose in Nov? This is why he was not readdy to run. He has not been thoroughly vetted to the American people. What else is out there? One more of these kinds of "surprises" and the man will truely be toast...along with any chance to regain the Pres. office. Of course his numbers will continue to fall as Wright makes his next speech...When Mrs. Obama is allowed to speak again what if another American pride/like statement falls out of her mouth. the Republican attack machine will chew these two up....Wise up and go with the fighter...Hillary.

Fed Up in Texas   April 30th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

See you later Obama

David   April 30th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

NO way. That would only leave 9 percent of the democrats for Ron Paul. I KNOW he has more support than that.

Eric   April 30th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

When Obama wins North Carolina next Tuesday, the state with the largest delegate offering left in the race, he will lock in the nomination and make it mathematically impossible for Clinton to catch up. Once this happens, the super delegates will come forward and cast their vote for Obama and this damaging charade will be over. The party will finally be able to unite behind Obama for November, albeit a month late because Clinton selfishly chose to stay in the race knowing she cannot possibly win the delegates.

Leeza   April 30th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

wow- this country is full of idiots. I think i may leave.

politicsIsdirty   April 30th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

BEWARE OF THE CHARADE++++++++++++++++

There are some prevailing questions in leading up to the "divorce" between the Rev and Sen Obama. After the painful PA lost, pundits have been saying that the Wright controversy is one of the reasons for the loss. That Sen Obama has to distance himself from the Rev to improve his poll rating among Democrats and Independents. But how??? So what happens is interesting. A week before the IN and NC primary, for UNEXPLAINED reason, the Rev resurfaces. For two days, he makes a string of appearances/speeches to defend himself and spew the same sermon he did in the pew.++++ This NOW gives Sen Obama a chance to “COMPLETELY” distance himself from the Rev, something he failed to do in his first speech. Then Rev Wright now disappears in the shadow. Sen Obama now can put his controversial pastor behind him. +++++++++The uneasiness in me keep asking was it a real divorce or just a political charade???

Karen in CA   April 30th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

How many of you had a priest or preacher who turned out to be someone other than you thought? I can think of 4 in my lifetime (and I'm 46) who had plenty of skeletons in their closets - and I don't let them define who I am nor do they have the same values as I do - yet I am still a Catholic. Let Obama be the man HE is and do our nation some good!! This is all so petty and isn't going to affect how many soldiers are dying everyday in an unjust war; isn't going to bring down the cost of my healthcare; isn't going to help pay my kids college tuition or reduce the $90 it takes to fill up my gas tank.

GO OBAMA!

Rick   April 30th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

I'm voting for Rev. Wright

Obama2008   April 30th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

The past month has been one of sen. Obama's most trying months since this began. In the past 2 weeks, he lost big (debatable) in PA and Rev. Wright decided to go crazy on him .....and what happens, he gains 7 superdelagates to sen. Clinton's 5. He's also still leading in most of the polls. Did anybody ask how this new guy would handle difficult times? He deals with it. That's why i'm voting for him.

kris   April 30th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

fox poll?.. you joking right?

Evelyn   April 30th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

There is no way in the world that a person could sit under the leadership of Reverend Wright and claim that this is the first time they have heard him speak in this manner. I wish that Mr. Obama would be a man, admit that he wants to be president so bad that he would deny his pastor.

What did Jesus say to Peter – Before the cock crows three times you will deny me. Clearly, Mr. Obama missed reading Matthew 26:33-34.

Finally, the world is seeing that Mr. Obama is filled with talk and no action.

Hank in PA   April 30th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Wake up Obama Supporters. Obama's issues are about Obama, not Hillary. If he fails, it is on his shoulders. Don't blame America, white people, Hillary, or anyone else. Blame Obama for critical judgement issues leading to his downfall, if he really has one.

kris   April 30th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

nice man brilliant speaker but now he's finding out about politic's on the highest level really did he ever have a chance with his people around him not knowingly hurting him well wright is knowing hurting him now but obama's wife that statement by her- finally she was proud to be american what's up with that now that's swept under the table along comes wright or is that wrong this man is everything obama is not and hillary is my person for this election and i'm canadian but this guy wright is just full of hatred for the white race -this makes him presadious as he is lumping all our people together meaning white were all different each and everyone of us- you make your decision's then you live with them- that's life but free speech is wrong when it teaches hattred look in the dictionary under hatred there's a picture of that wright guy he's bad news

David, FL   April 30th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

When Wright made comments against America he was right but when he started hurting Obama's campaign Wright became wrong all of a sudden!
Who does Obama think he is kidding?
Too late! Obama is a phony and a liar!

Carol   April 30th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

I blame the media first, Americans second. You're allowing the best viable candidate to be swiftboated. If you do, you deserve another republican and what comes with it: no healthcare reform, the rich getting richer, money wasted on the war. Unfortunately, worst of all, innocent lives being lost because of oil and no one deserves to die unnecessarily.

Remember, Hillary voted for the war, supported NAFTA etc.

Trollmaster   April 30th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

These people that think Obama isn't electable over McCain are total fools. Like America wants a 3rd Bush term. More pointless wars, more reckless spending, and a higher national debt. That's what McCain is offering. Is that what you idiots really want?

RW   April 30th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

America seems to be getting over the Obama high. Now it's time to deal with the hang over!

Obama the other typical white meat   April 30th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

Cant escape the fact you sat in the church giving money and listening to that man for twenty years. You denounced nothing till the media got a hold of it. You even appointed Wright a position on your campaign.

We havent even discussed the other guys either.

Obama you keep strange friends in your circle. It is a serious indication of your character.

Liz   April 30th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

There is no way he will win the general Election. Rezko, the bitter comment, Ayers, & WRIGHT. I have never witnessed a more egocentric rant in my life. There is no way Obama NEVER saw or heard any of this during his 20 years with this man. Wright can't hide who he is even if he wanted to which he doesn't. Wright is Wright and everyone in his congregation knows it including Obama. I like alot of Americans can no longer stomach the deceptions, changes in his explanations and LIES.

rick   April 30th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

First of all, any thought of obama winning the nomination, is premature. Secondly, he will DEFINETLY lose in November. I'm guessing he is basically toast now. Hiliary suddendly looks better. Unfortunatly, the party is over for obamas camp. I predict he will bow out after Indiana/North carolina primary. He will lose both. Clintons argument will make more sense. But it will be her tenacious, leadership qualities that will convince both voters and superdelegates. I bet John Kerry/Bill Richardson/ted kennedy are now sweating like the little frighten pigs that they are.

Eddie P, rochester ny   April 30th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Ive got a feeling that this thing isn't over yet. Don't anybody be surprised if Rev. Wright comes up with proof that Obama was present and accounted for, during Rev. wrights controversial sermons. If in fact there is genuine proof! Obama's political career is over. Superdelegates -- beware- Obama cannot beat McCain. The republicans will tear him apart at the seams before the national elections.

Dennis   April 30th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Obama is not only sinking. He's sunk. It's time for him to drop out.

sally   April 30th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

white folks, independents, elderly, women, low income, blue collar workers, asians, latinos, american indians, some black men, some black women. these are some of the groups of people that support hillary.
most black folks and college aged kids. these are the groups of people that will vote for obama.
who will get the most votes?

thall999   April 30th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Hillary has NO chance to win the nomination buut the cables news like to keep this race ongoing for their own prifitable self interest.

Hillary is toast and the quicker the Democrats are able to get past ALL the distractions and focus on Scooter McCain, the better.

I am so sick of polls everyday regardless of who is ahead. Gee, why Not just put a real-time poll up so we can actually see the number changing!

Rebecca   April 30th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

People are finally waking up and seeing how weak and inexperienced of a leader Obama really is. You can only run a campaign on change and hope for so long and his compaign is loosing steam and will never make it to the end of a general election. Even some of Obama's supporters have urged him to put more substance in his campaign speeches. Independents are leaning Republican towards John McCain as they have in the past and some independents are realizing that Clinton isn't so bad after all. I think people are finally beginning to see the truth as to what type of person Obama really is.

Ray   April 30th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

CNN:

Please stop baiting the contest. Report on news – don't try to manufacture it. Thanks in advance for your cooperation on this vital national concern.

Democrats:

I mean no disrespect, but if you look at the numbers, this contest is over. All we need now is to let it run its course. Let's try not to destroy our unity in the meantime.

My comment is probably awaiting moderation.

mimi de la cruz for OBAMA   April 30th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

NO MATTER HOW EVERYBODY SPINS IT,

SEN.BARACK OBAMA IS OUR NEXT PRESIDENT,

BARING ANNY CHEATING BY THE DNC.

Priscilla for Obama   April 30th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

It time for Obama to get tough and crack down on everything and everyone who stands in his way. Let's go Obama! There's no time for tears! Don't let the negative stuff stop you!

Obama for President – Yes We Can!!!

Hoosier voter   April 30th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

I've watched this race for quite some time and live on this web site and decided it was finally time to chime in.

I am we well educated working professional (and I really don't think color matters here). Degree and graduate degree from a very well respected institution. I live in the area CNN calls the Chicago Media Marketplace and, simply put, I am voting Clinton as are the vast majority of my co-workers, neighbors, friends and family. I am O'Bama's prime voter demographic and I'll vote for McCain before I vote for O'Bama. Here's why...

After 21 debates, O'Bama's message is the same... lets change... but how? His policies largely mirror Clintons, he doesn't do a very good job articulating his policies.. more often than not, reverting back to comparisons with Clinton and then he calls the blind, dumb public to "change". Anyone who has ever lead an organization knows that successful change is evolutionary, not revolutionary. If he thinks he can make change, true bipartisan cooperation in 4 years, he is simply not thinking realisticly. Ironically, he has not truly explained how he will make this change and has no real track record of taking isle divided, substantial issues to resolution in his short time in Congress.

His claim that he has judgement is weak at best. He didn't have the information that Clinton had and, therefore, his arguement that he has judgement is simply ignorant.

Both arguments center on the same truth. You don't put a middle manager with a handful of years of service in the CEO job in a Fortune 500 company. Why? The manager doesn't have the robustness of experience, hasn't develped the judgement to do the job and doesn't have the scars on their back from the hard lessons learned earning the job. This is the way the real world works, so why would we remove all logic from the dicussion and put the middle manager in the biggest job in the biggest superpower in the world? Based on this logic, Clinton is the best Democrat on the ticket today.

I sincerely believe O'Bama has potential. In my opinion, the best option would be for O'Bama to be Clinton's VP which would help the Democrats hold the White House for the next 12-16 years.

Think about it and make your vote rationale.

Marie in California   April 30th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Obama's on a downhill slide. He's finished. He just doesn't know it yet. Even all of the pandering that CNN, MSNBC and PBS might do for him won't help now.

Besides which, Obama was never a good candidate anyhow. He had four fatal flaws from the beginning....no experience, no substance, no character, no judgment.

It's over. Kiss it goodbye, Obama.

Hillary or McCain – 2008

Outsider Looking In   April 30th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

WHY ARE PEOPLE STILL VOTING BASED ON THE MEDIA???!!!

GO READ ON THE ISSUES AND VOTE ON ISSUES NOT WHAT THE MEDIA WANTS YOU TO BELIEVE!!! I AM NOT A CITIZEN OF YOUR COUNTRY AND I DON'T HAVE A VOTE!!!! AND IT IS JUST INSANE TO SEE HOW THE MEDIA IS SPINING THIS ELECTION AND BEING SELECTIVE ON WHAT TO REPORT. THEY HAVE TALKED SO MUCH ABOUT OBAMA'S PASTOR TO BRING HIM DOWN BUT NOTHING ON HILLARY'S PASTOR!!!!!!! CAN'T YOU ALL SEE THAT ITS ALL A PLOT!!!

MR. OBAMA MAKES WAY MORE SENSE THAN HILLARY WHEN HE SPEAKS AND IS MORE SINCERE!!!!! I WISH YOU ALL THE BEST MR. OBAMA. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK AND I PRAY THAT YOU WIN THE NOMINATION!! IT IS TIME FOR AMERICA TO STOP BEING RACIST AND OPEN YOUR EYES TO THE BIGGER PICTURE!!

Nathan   April 30th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

John Kerry has been giving Obama flip-flopping advice. "I can no longer disown Rev. Wright than I can disown the black community".... Wait a minute "Yes I can". Wouldn't want to be Obama's friend or family, just keep looking out for that bus cause Obama's already run over his Grandmother and his spiritual advisor and if you get in the way of his self-indulgent, self-important run for the White House, you're um, going, um, to, um, get, um, run, um, over! You suck Barry.

Ryan from New Mexico   April 30th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

AND HERE COME THE OBAMAN CRY BABIES

the only thing we all can agree on is how OBAMA essentially Ripped the Democratic Party in Half with his Empty rhetoric

plus, I am Ashamed to be in the same political party with People who backed Rev. Wright this entire month

...then all of a sudden disown him JUST because their DADDY BARACK H. OBAMA SAYS SO

you people are so AWFUL and reflect what Obama stands for in the first place......!!!!

Hillary Clinton 08!!!!!!!!!!

Brian from Iowa   April 30th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

"We don't deserve you."

Really? I would say, we deserve better than you, sir.

Janice   April 30th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Sorry Lisa we do deserve Sen Obama. He is the most honest candidate running. While Hillary and McCain are running around trying to save us 28 dollars during a 3 month period. Obama is honest enough to try to get people like you not to fall for that. Hillary supporters, open your eyes, look at what you are wishing for. Hillary can't even keep her on campaign financially stable how is she going to help us?

Obama08

sally   April 30th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

i think that obama is hoping that the people of nc are so bitter and backwards that they wont come out to vote (or at least that they wont have the gas to put in their pick ups to drive down out of the mountains). he is hoping that they would rather go squirrel hunting than vpte. hes hoping that the voters will feel like their individual vote wont matter so why waste the day waiting in line to do so.

Tex-gal   April 30th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Hattie, you're the one that's got it all wrong. Do you actually believe your logic, that the poor, blue collared workers, the uneducated, and the (Mexican), not Hispanics are the ones voting for Hillary? As a Hispanic, I'm of Spanish/Mexican descent, and our race has resided in this country since the 1600's. Would you believe we're just as educated as any other ethnic race, or any one you would like to compare us with? If you're as educated as you claim, I'm sure you would have phrased your words differently. I'm voting for Hillary because she is the better candidate. Voting for the candidate of our choice is a privilege, Amen.

Dennis   April 30th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

GOOD!!! GREAT!!! IT IS ABOUT TIME BECAUSE HE HAS BEEN GIVEN TOO MANY FREE RIDES FROM THE MEDIA>

OBAMA'S "CHICKENS HAVE COME BACK TO ROOST"

pee-d-feet cause somthing sinks   April 30th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

ALL THIS TALK AND IT ABSOLUTLY MEANS NOTHING!!!!!!

Let's get to JUNE 3rd, then we'll see. All this non-sence is for the media. They have to sale advertisment, but then she's done.

OBAMA '08 & '12

HE IS VERY ELECTABLE!!!!!!!!!!

Michael Moore Dissed Obama And Others?   April 30th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

I thought Michael Moore supported Barack Obama??? No wonder Barack Obama is losing in the polls.

Why were the only things Michael Moore could talk about related to Barack Obama about how good Obama plays basketball?

And, he feels sorry for Jeremiah Wright? What about people of Jewish blood who died in the Holocaust? And, what about Wright's insensitive and anti-Semitic comments about them? Does he think that was all right?

On top of that, he dissed elderly people and women?

What is wrong with this man? Who else can he possibly offend?

Anthony   April 30th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Polls don't mean a thing. Obama will be ahead in the delegate count, the popular vote, and with congressional superdelegates. Once again the MSM is distorting the facts.

JAX, Florida   April 30th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

I AM SO PUZZLED ABOUT HOW MCCAIN CAN ARGUE HIS 100 YEARD COMMENT. NO MATTER HOW YOU PUT IT, IT SUGGESTS THAT WE WILL BE IN IRAQ WITH NO END IN SIGHT. IT COULD TAKE 10 TO 100 YEARS TO END VIOLANCE IN THAT REGION. HE SAID IT; THERE IS NO OTHER WAY TO SPIN IT.
HE SAID UNLESS WE ARE NOT IN A COMBAT SITUATION AND OUR PEOPLE ARE NOT BEING SHOT AND KILLED. WHEN WILL THAT BE???

Ria   April 30th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Obama is the best and the brightest of the 3 – and the most eloquent and charismatic man I have heard since JFK and Abraham Lincoln. He is also the most sincere and grounded person of the 3 candidates.

Americans need to stop being swayed by the media and start thinking for themselves for a change.

You elected Bush 2 in a row although he was just no good for the country – I think America and the world needs a real change for the better – Barrack Obama is clearly the right man for the job!

Unreadable   April 30th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Hillary is happy to be used by Republicans for their gain, and her misguided sore-loser campaign has the sole purpose to hurt Obama.

Let's understand this and not let the Clintons deceive us into voting them into power again. Bill talks to Rush Limbaugh, Hillary talks to O'Reilly, what's next, a brunch with David Duke?

'Coz that's what the Republicans are about. It's a party of Hoover, Nixon, Jesse Helms and David Duke, Larry "Wide-Stance" Craig and child-abuser Mike Foley. It's a party whose presidential advisers shoplift at department stores while the president dupes the country into a war that will benefit him financially once his term expires. It's a cynical two-bit con operation, nothing more. See that party for what it is, a cynical racist, criminal two-bit con operation that dishonors our country by its very existence.

Vote Democrat, the only choice for any sane, reasonable person.

tonybanderas74   April 30th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

wake up people!!!!!!!!MR.OBAMA is no longer elctable.he screwd up,not HILLARY.REV.WRIGHT is here because of OBAMA,super delagets must be true to this country and vote to win.

Sally   April 30th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!! She's the most competent, knowledgeable, intelligent, hardworking, decent, experienced candidate–it's time to unite and help her win the presidency. Go Hillary!!!!!!!!

let's be real   April 30th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Angus, it's not Hillary that's throwing the punches now. It seems that Obama is hurting himself.

Terry   April 30th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

The Republicans must be thrilled that Hillary is getting John McCain elected....I know I wont vote for her and I am a life long democrat.2 months ago I would have voted for her but her true colors are shining through.It was Hillarys people who arranged the press conference with Rev Wright.

ron   April 30th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

The GOP now say they would rather run against Obama but yet they have been doing everything possible to beat him up and have made no mention of Hillary lately – something doesn’t add up there. Look as much negative attention that has been given to Obama over the past month and especially the last week – of course his ratings have decreased and will probably barley win on May 6 but trouble don’t last always, just ask Hillary – she has definitely had some low moments but rate now she can do no wrong and say no wrong, that’s just how it is.

Christine D   April 30th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

I don't think the media can keep bailing Obama out of trouble until Nov.
I think the democratic party is in big trouble.

Suzanne McGuire   April 30th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

OBAMA HAS ALREADY WASHED HIS FACE – HE HINKS HE IS WHITE!!!! HOWEVER HIS WIFE, IS TOTALLY, DESTRUCTIVELY, NON-COLOR

AMK   April 30th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

have we all forgotten that BO was running his campaign on sound judgement???? i guess he isn't playing that card anymore....

Obamaphile   April 30th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

All of Hillary's supporter are poor, white, uneducated hillbillies and old women. What do you expect? It's no wonder they're racists and wouldn't vote for Obama even if he were the best candidate out there. It's the uneducated who pay attention to the distractions like Wright rather than the big issues. If Hillary wins, it's because the US is filled with uneducated racists.

YES WE CAN!
OBAMA 08

Adrian   April 30th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

If the MSM would stop overblowing stupid comments made people who are not even Obama things like this wouldn't happen. If they are going to take that route though why has nothing been mentioned of McCain's pastor yet?

Perhaps that's to be saved later for the general election.

Eric Esq   April 30th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

Obama navigated one of the most treacherous areas of American culture and still holds a modest lead over his political rivals. He handled the crisis presidentially. He used his oratory skills to put Rev. Wright's irreverant rants into their proper context. Obama touched upon sensitive issues, rarely discussed publicly. He achieved something positive out of Wright's the ridiculous remarks made several years ago. But when Wright renewed his ignorance, Obama stood up for America and denounced his former pastor. I think he showed his true patriotism by choosing his country over his religion.

Clinton 2008!   April 30th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

I think Obama is alright, but not ready to be National Command Authority.

1. Obama's pastor – If I went to a church and the pastor not only baptized my kid's but married me to my wife, I would not only believe in him, but LISTEN to what he says. Now, Obama is distancing himself from his pastor because it will kill his chances for nomination. All of you saying that you don't listen to your pastor's sermon or thoughts if you don't agree with them, come on. If its this controversial, you would leave the church.

2. Experience – He's a JUNIOR senator. Would you hire someone that doesn't have experience to be chief of police? Someone that hasn't done heart surgery, operate on you?? This is no different, we have seen lousy leaders, GWB for example, and we want someone who doesn't have experience?? He's going to learn Foreign policy on the job? At least Hillary has been there and KNOWS people.

I could go on, but its really my opinion and my vote, but as a 35 year old man who has been in the military, self employed will be voting for CLINTON.

By the way, didn't President Clinton have our deficit nearly taken care of? Didn't GWB come into office with a SURPLUS?

indy dem   April 30th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

"There is no margin of error in THE POLL OF POLLS" So Fox news asked EVERYONE? Isn't that what an election is for? CNN is losing credibility fast

Lynn D   April 30th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Why hasn't CNN make a big deal out of the fact that Senator Obama has lost ground? Last week anytime the polls showed that Senator Clinton went from double digits to single digits in PA, CNN make a big deal of the fact that Senator Clinton lost ground. Fox News reported that Senator Obama is now only 5 points ahead of Senator Clinton in North Carolina. CNN: We just want to know why you are more bias for Obama? Senator Obama can no longer win in November. My family and I will start a write in campaign for Senator Clinton in the fall if she is treated unfairly. Also, Bill Schneider said the delegates in Michigan and Florida cannot determine the nominee because Senator Obama's supporters will cry foul. Well, we are going to cry foul if the delegates in Michigan and Florida are not seated for Senator Clinton. Senator Clinton used strategy by leaving her name on both ballots. Senator Obama used strategy in caucus states. Are we going to reverse the caucus results?

New American   April 30th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Has a new member of this country, I think that Obama is the breath of fresh air that this country needs. Hilary is not honest, if you look at how she dealt with her own home then you can see how she will deal with the country... Just brush it under the rug, we'll deal with it later. How on earth are we to come out of debt if we don't raise taxes or ask Americans to help us move in the right direction. Obama is right. He goal of bringing us all together to work together is what rules! We Are The People. WE! Not just He. Hilary needs to get over herself, she is not genuine, you can see it through her alligater smile. McCain is way too old, and old school to have a clue about this generation. I think Obama is about my future, today and my children. He will be our next president because this generation will make him win!!!

Alan Boyer   April 30th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Hillary tries to take high road by saying she would have left Wright's church. But, the big white elephant question in the room that the racists segrationist at Fox News won't ask is how could you stay with Bill after Jennifer, Paula, Monica, Impeachment, etc.

GOD help if McCain Wins   April 30th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

I feel the same way Lisa...neither candidate is perfect, but, I am really disappointed in Hilary. She slung mud from the beginning, she imagines dodging sniper and is wolverine when it serves to ramp up her rankings but a crybaby when she thinks it will serve her a big slice o' sympathy. You think North Korea, Syria and Iran are going to offer her a hankerchief when she weeps during talks? Please.

indy dem   April 30th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

"There is no margin of error in the POLL OF POLLS" Are you serious? Is CNN still a news network? You suck, cnn

dusty   April 30th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

Hillary definitely has more experience at lying.

WHAT   April 30th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

The words of Obama ' HOW CAN I DISOWN THIS MAN HE HAS BEEN LIKE FAMILY TO ME HE MARRIED ME AND BAPTIZED MY CHILDREN AND NOW 45 DAYS LATER I DISOWN HIM BECAUSE I'AM JUST A POLITICIAN AND 'IM LOSING GROUND... WHAT A SLEAZE BAG...WAKE UP AMERICA

Kathy, Andover   April 30th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

Americans are fickle

imirish   April 30th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

Barack has something that Hillary will never have! RESPECT!

How could anyone respect Hillary?

sand   April 30th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

OBAMA GO HOME....YOU CANT BEAT MCCAIN!!!! You need to go back home and b e with your family, America needs someone who can bring America back and it is not you!!

natasha   April 30th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

If this continues and Clinton's negative campain gets the nomination, I stringly recommend Barack decline the VP ticket (which she HAS TO offer) and try again in 2012.

McCain is really not that bad, definitely not as bad as Bush.

donna4hillary   April 30th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

obama PROMISED to fulfill his senatoral term (6 years) . LIE after only 2 years he dissed his constituants and said im for me and im running for prez. he said he wouldnt run for prez cause hes "inexperienced". okay i buy that BUT now hes saying that he is experienced. thats a lie. one doesnt gain enough experience to be the president in a matter of maybe 2 years. he talks on and on about being honest. how honest is that?

corn shuck   April 30th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

our real concern should be if corn is growing scarce and what congress is going to do about it

SWING STATE FAMILY   April 30th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Well, he has to fight McCain, the 527s, Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, the right-wing media (Fix News) and Rev. Wright ... plus he has to deal with the fact that his skin has the 'wrong' colour!

Hillary Clinton is treated with respect by Obama (despite her negative campaigning), she is ignored by McCain and the republicans (for their good reason), she is celebrated for simply being a female candidate and the media overlooks her 50 most current scandals because of her last name (what else to expect).

The Question is : Why is Hillary Clinton not up by 30-40 points ?

Leon   April 30th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

I am a Clinton supporter but I still think Obama will win. The primary is basically over and the media is unnecessarily dragging it.

Tenicka   April 30th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

For some reason I just don't believe Fox news polls.....hmm, I wonder why?

Shelly   April 30th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

GO Hillary!!!!!!

debbie   April 30th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

The Rev. Wright story is sad. My husband and I had a similar experience with a pastor that we sat under for 5 years. He was great at first and then after a few years we started noticing stark negatives about him. When we confronted the issues with him he proceeded to humiliate us in front of the entire congregation on a day when we weren't there. Even though we left that church It still remains to be a very painful experience for us.
So I think everyone, especially the media, should let this story go and replace it with positives about Sen. Obama. There are so many to choose from. I really hope he can get out from under this dark cloud and go on to win the nomination and the White House.

Dan Wallace   April 30th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

He's a clown happily kicking at the legs of Obama's campaign, but Rev. Jermiah Wright's jeremiads on white racism are truths you CNN talking heads won't countenance. But take away the pastor's stupidly angry comments on aids, 9/11 comeuppance, Louis Farrakhan as hero and you have to deal with embedded white racism. When as an eight-year-old white boy newly arrived in Fayetteville, N,C., from Syracuse, N.Y., in 1934, walking on a central downtown street to the public library in the former auction offices of the prominent Slave Market, I was stunned when a middle-aged black man approaching me stepped off the sidewalk into the street, hat held to his chest to show deference, a ludicrous act of survival to forestall the deadly whims of ready lynch mobs active for another 20 years.

THE ALIENS HAVE LANDED   April 30th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

WAKE UP AND PUT AN END TO THE BUSH / CLINTON DYNASTY!!!

THIS IS THE EQUIVILENT OF ELECTING KINGS AND QUEENS NOT THE PRESIDENT OF A FREE COUNTRY.

SHEEPLE FOR HILARY!!!

Vig   April 30th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

As well he should. Obama has been a media creation, over valued and over sold, wet behind the ears, big on ambition and short on foresight and policies. He's Mr. Congeniality, not Mr. Leader. We have the media to blame for ramming this guy down our throats while insulting Clinton at every turn.

John   April 30th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Why has CNN and the media in general focused so much attention of
Barack Obama's former pastor (who has committed no crime) and his controversial comments, yet TOTALLY ignore the conviction for child molestation of Hilary Clinton's pastor. Why didn't Hilary leave that church? Why is no one even discussing this? Could Rev. Jerimiah Wright be correct about this country?

andrew   April 30th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

all right CNN, Why do you lie 1% lead over Clinton...Let us all face the facts~ Obo (obama) needs to drop out of the race. He never had a chance to win!

Ann - NY   April 30th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

As a democrat, I will not vote for Obama. The judgement is just lacking. Too many years to figure out what was obvious. We just can't have someone that's loyal to the point he ultimately is blinded. It's not the Rev. it is Barack's lack of ability to separate emotion from fact. Not good.

DEBBIE   April 30th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

MICHAEL MOORE ON LARRY KING "WRIGHT NOW' TELLING THE WORLD HE'S ENDORSING OOOOOBAMA -- WHATS THIS WORLD COMING TO -– JUST 'CAUSE HES BLACK - HE'S FEELING SORRY FOR HIM – GET OVER IT !!

Nikita   April 30th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

OBAMA IS FINISHED IN THIS COUNTRY.

Andrew   April 30th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

We are so over the media interest in Barack Obama and Wright. Cover and ask questions that matter.

rob   April 30th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Was my opinion asked in this so called "poll of polls"? was any person I know counted in on this poll of polls?

No they weren't. In a democracy, presidents are elected through the voting process... in which Barack Obama is quite clearly cleaning up.

OBAMA 08!

JC   April 30th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Then Senator McCain will be President McCain.

Tony, Miami   April 30th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Does anybody believes in Fox Polls, Nooooooooo

Soldier for Obama   April 30th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Barack Obama lacks judgement? Give me a break. Hillary clinton voted for the war! What is a worst display of judgement? Obama's fanatical preacher? or the blood of 4053 American warfighters on her hands. If you believe Obama believes as Rev Wright, then you're probably were not going to vote Obama anyways, but I must agree, you got your reason not to vote for him. I must say its not enough for me to not vote for him. Rev Wright is fair game in politics, but make Obama unelectable, absolutely not! Either democrat can beat John Mccain, this election is tailor made for the dems. Clinton has just as many or more skeletons as Obama, and you not what else? she's behind, hello, anyone there?
Super delegates are not going to overturn the pledged D's, the popular vote, and states won. Think about it real hard. What can be gained by doing that? You may get the Candidate you want., and the rest of the country won't. Total Chaos in the party arises and McCain wins easily. Wake up folks and stop letting the media manipulate your minds.

Andres Rodriguez   April 30th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Obama represents the best opportunity yet in our political history for all minorities to be, not only respected, but reivindicated. Of all the "minorities" that now represent the majority (italians, pollacks, jewish, irish, english, ect.) I ask: please remember your first historic experiences upon arrival to our nation. You were then also struggling minority.
I am an american of hispanic origin, struggling for the respect we all deserve as americans. So are our black brothers and sisters.
We must overcome cynicism and bigotry so we can, united, face the problems that we commonly share as citizens of this great nation.
If you strongly believe this; Obama is our hope. Let's rise to the challenge.

Luke   April 30th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

The dirty politics played by the Clintons are only enforced by you, the media, who love to follow every controversy – even if it is ridiculous! This Wright thing being choreographed by a Clinton campaigner is the last straw.

If Clinton wins the nomination, I will stay home on election day – for the first time in 20 years!

Luke
Enid, OK

igm   April 30th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

1 point? After what works out to tens of millions of dollars of TV time dedicated to this issue all he is down in a momentary snapshot by 1 measly point??? AND this is before his response from yesterday? Stick a fork in it 'cause he's obviously survived. Now the press can examine the other candidates. They can start with Paul v Clinton and the Rev. Hagee's opinion of Catholics – a man whose support John McCain sought out! They can also compare that economically stupid gas holiday idea and Hillary's foreclosure lip service. How about the fact this $108Million woman of the people can't work a gas pump or a coffee machine. French vanilla cappuccino: how downright hoi polloi.

Jim T   April 30th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

no matter what, obama will still be the next president

Barbara Smith   April 30th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

What I can't understand is why you are asking republicans what they think about the Rev. Wright or any other circumstances going on in the democratic primaries? All they do is diss the candidate they think is the most formidable to John McCain. During these intense final days of the primaries we don't need to hear what the republicans think about our candidates. They can wait until we have chosen ours!
Barbara Smith, Discovery Bay, CA

yvonne   April 30th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

Nominating Obama is, unfortuately, not unlike the decision to go into Iraq–a predictable mistake which would end in tragedy. It's not just that people are racist. People don't like intellectuals who make condescending remarks.

The superdelegates have a responsability to go for Clinton. She looks great right now and she is showing that she has what it takes to win Pennsylvania and Ohio- street cred.

At this point a vote for Obama is essentially a vote for McCain.

Michael   April 30th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

I still can not believe how many people defend Mr. Obama regarding his connection to this so called church! Half of these people praised him for not throwing the pastor under the bus and now that same half is praising him for doing so?? I give up trying to figure it out.. I love the people that cry racism also.. How can you see a number such as 98% of the black vote went for Obama in PA and yet refer to every other race that didnt vote for Obama as racist? In the world we call "REALITY" its clear that most black are voting because he is simply the same color. Yet we are racist!!

2sandjay   April 30th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

what will you say when the blacks will not vote for her(hillery). blacks has always voted for whites , but those days are over now run with that

American Citizen   April 30th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

great news!!! finally

Does It Matter   April 30th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

Obama '08!

Jenni B   April 30th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Oh C'mon! Can't any of you see that this was a total set up by the Clinton Camp? Obama is being ambushed left and right. Don't you think it's just a little odd that Clinton hasn't pounced all over this Wright issue? Even though that's all she and Mr. Cigar Clinton ever do to Obama?

The last debate was a set up as well. Hillary stood there grinning, literally the smile painted on her face. Just in the last few days, The Clinton campaign has been "hinting" that something was up and they're sure they will win… oh, and then this reverend Wright controversy is everywhere! Seriously it's just been one thing after another. Just like suddenly a tape with Obama speaking privately was "leaked" to Huffington Post just before PA primary, twisted out of context, and PA fell for it! Just in time for Hillary to grab that win.

Alot of folks are in bed with the Clintons. They are dishonest and as dirty as they come, and powerful. It's so obvious… I really hope someone in the media uncovers how this entire thing just "suddenly" blew up in the media, aimed at Obama's demise, and to Hillary's benefit. It's a smear campaign.

All of you Clinton supporters are the ones voting for a wolf in sheep's clothing. SUPERDELEGATES WHERE ARE YOU? Come forward for Obama, let's get back on track before the Clintons steal the White House!

I urge Indiana and North Carolina voters to really look at Obama and the facts. Don't fall for Hillary's lies and manipulation. She only cares about herself and the family dynasty. She isn't the midwestern gal she keeps reinventing to grab votes.

OBAMA '08
CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN

JS   April 30th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Listening to Hillary on the campaign trail, I really think she has a drinking problem. For example, her saying she wants to debate on a flat truck ???

lou   April 30th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

Why waste out time polling a race thats over already. Lets talk Obama vs Mccain.

Matt   April 30th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

If the people of America are that swayed by a few incomplete quotes and the words and deeds of a person external to this primary, then they will get exactly what they deserve-another terrible administration. Clinton has exaggerated, distorted, and flat out lied for months on end, yet instead of talking about integrity, honesty, and character, we're talking about someone's comments taken out fo context, someone's choice of pastor. If we want a good person in the White House, we need to start paying attention again.

Patricia   April 30th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

H. Clinton has more experience, but she is a traditionalist – people change,but not much. She has a lot of things that the Republicans can go after her on. And they will.

Obama is young and inexperienced, but I would stake my chances on a fresh approach at this time in our history over the branded style of the 90's Obama has a very calm temperment. Making the speech against Rev. Wright was very difficult for him or he would have done so much earlier. It is a person of character who holds onto the good in another person – someone who can see past their faults. At this time he did what he had to do. I don't think it should have ever been an issue to begin with. Do you friends judge you by the church you go to? Maybe you don't even both to go to church.

ron   April 30th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

cant anyone notice how clinton favors mc cain on so many things, it like she is republican – Mc Clinton/Clincain 08 LOL.

But OBAMA, you gotta throw aa knock out punch, so hillary can be out. All these hypocrytes tring too say they support Obama yet will go to the M if Hillary wins nomination, are you blind? That defies the Obama message.
Im gonna say someething appalling now:
If Obama loses, Im voting Hillary.
GASP, there, i said it.

OBAMA'08: the true ones!

kenny   April 30th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Great great NEWS for all Americans. God Bless America!!!

matt   April 30th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

superdelegates ideally shouldn't exist.
what's the point of those back room deals? democracy doesn't work?

besides, lets be clear, florida and michigan won't count because the DNC canceled them- obama's name wasn't even on the ballot! a lot of people didn't go out and vote because they thought it was futile.

and i don't get this anti- obama- crowd. hillary's a liar- a bad liar- sniper fire?? i'd like to see one hillary supporter defend her sniper fire comment, or her involvement with walmart, or her support of nafta, or the fact that bread and circus tactics are for republicans....
the list can go on.

Jenni B   April 30th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Oh C'mon! Can't any of you see that this was a total set up by the Clinton Camp? Obama is being lynched left and right. Don't you think it's just a little odd that Clinton hasn't pounced all over this Wright issue? Even though that's all she and Mr. Cigar Clinton ever do to Obama?

The last debate was a set up as well. Hillary stood there grinning, literally the smile painted on her face. Just in the last few days, The Clinton campaign has been "hinting" that something was up and they're sure they will win… oh, and then this reverend Wright controversy is everywhere! Seriously it's just been one thing after another. Just like suddenly a tape with Obama speaking privately was "leaked" to Huffington Post just before PA primary, twisted out of context, and PA fell for it! Just in time for Hillary to grab that win.

Alot of folks are in bed with the Clintons. They are dishonest and as dirty as they come, and powerful. It's so obvious… I really hope someone in the media uncovers how this entire thing just "suddenly" blew up in the media, aimed at Obama's demise, and to Hillary's benefit. It's a smear campaign.

All of you Clinton supporters are the ones voting for a wolf in sheep's clothing. SUPERDELEGATES WHERE ARE YOU? Come forward for Obama, let's get back on track before the Clintons steal the White House!

I urge Indiana and North Carolina voters to really look at Obama and the facts. Don't fall for Hillary's lies and manipulation. She only cares about herself and the family dynasty. She isn't the midwestern gal she keeps reinventing to grab votes.

OBAMA '08
CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN

Lewis   April 30th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

This is just a poll. Hopefully The supedelegates will not overlook all the majority of the states that Obama has won. They will see that the Democrats want and will vote for Obama/Edwards in 08!!

It is Obama who is running for president, not his former pastor. Wake Up America!!!

We do not need another Clinton in the White House to bring more shame and lies under oath like the first one did!!

Go Obama!!!

Danny G. Boca Raton, FL   April 30th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Rise Hillary Rise!

2Nurselady   April 30th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

While Hillary Clinton continues to prove herself, demonstrating her readiness for the Presidency, her competence and leadership abilities, her tenacity, her policies based on experience, her genuine sensitivity to the needs of the people of this country, her willingness to work hard for the causes that are most important to the American people, and her courage and strength in holding her own with interviewers and others who have long been her harshest critics, Barack Obama continues to demonstrate his lack of readiness for the Presidency at this fragile time in our country's history when we need so much more than he is able to offer us at this point in time.

JS   April 30th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

The Rev. Wright issue should be put to rest. HE is not running for president, bur rather Obama.

I enjoy seeing Hillary supporters urging Obama to drop out. Of course they should be, that is the only way HIllary could get the nomination.

While I do not support Hillary's tactics, I do recognize that another 4 or 8 years of a Republican administarion will be detrimental to our nation. Democrats, stand by your candidate and your party! No mud slinging is worth losing the white house for another 8 years!

michael   April 30th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

wow – thats funny. i just looked at the polls and saw that Obama is only 20+ super delegates behind and gaining. now – how does that compute to losing ground? especially when this is the only ground Hillary can fight on. she obviously is not winning the popular vote.

you need to check the numbers before you get bold out of boredom. please do not write articles just to get paid. and especially do not write the headline first and then try to connect the dots. it serves you poorly in the long run. all journalist start with the right mind set, 'i will unearth the truth'. lets try getting back to that.

sunny   April 30th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Any poll older than one day is outdated and useless (except for giving Hillary false hope)!!!! I think the media (and, of course, the GOP) wants this campaign to go to the convention!! So sad for the Democratic Party - please, let's unite now!!!!!!

Obama '08

Bobby A   April 30th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

GO HILLARY!

Don't let Obama buy the election.

I don't want 8 more years of training wheels in the Whitehouse.

kim   April 30th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

For those of you who don't like Obama guess what God loves him so it doesn't matter if you don't. What has he done to you evil acting people. He hasn't run a bad campaign, he hasn't been negative to Hillary. He has been on point with the issues including the terrorist in Afghanistan getting stronger that report came out today. Just face it you have an issue with the black candidate!!! May God bless you in all ways Barack.

Lisa   April 30th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Sen. Obama, please go back and raise your girls and honor your wife and be the best senator for Illinois you can be.

We don't deserve you.

Keith   April 30th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Registering Independent is looking better to me every single day. Rollercoaster polls, negative ads, backstabbing, fighting, the Rev. Wright controversy, endless debates, etc. I can't wait till this year is over with already. They promise you one thing and they do another. Obama, Clinton, McBush. Politics is a dirty dirty game.

Mike   April 30th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

OBAMA supporters will not support Bill Clinton!!!

Tim from Ohio   April 30th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

I wouldn't touch Obama with a 10 foot pole. If he wind the presidenct I will move to Europe. He is a disgrace.

brandon hayes   April 30th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

hillary said Wright would not have been her pastor, But Bill sent him a letter in 1998 thanking him for his prayers and concern during the crisis known as Monica, and Wright was even invited to the white house...look it up for yourself, don't expect bigoted CNN to tell you

Carl in Bama   April 30th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

To the earlier,... it is not her stuff, IT"S HIS OWN STUFF! Clinton didn't tell him to go to that church for 20 years!!!

mario   April 30th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Go Hillary , Croatia and Europe is with you :) ))

Phyllis   April 30th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

It seems to me that the thing with Obama is no more worse then the Civil fraud Case against Bill Clinton in Los Angeles,where he is charged with defrauding a Hollywood dot com millionaiare 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 deposiotion as a material witness until after the November Election!
So while this is far worse then Obama and the pastor.

brina   April 30th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

GO OBAMA

Politically Speaking   April 30th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

I can't believe the media and fellow Democrats are tearing this man down over what his pastor said. This is ashamed. He is losing ground not by what he has done, but what another man has done.

Martin   April 30th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Alas for all the Clinton fans, the CBS News/New York Times poll just released show the following national numbers: Obama 46, Clinton 38.
I guess that blows a hole in all those gleeful anti-Obama arguments doesn't it?

Juanita   April 30th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Why is CNN covering up the Magnequench story?

Hillary is running an ad in Indiana that she knows is an outright lie.

Bill Clinton was the president who allowed Magnequench to be sold to China. Evan Bayh campaigned targeting Clinton for letting this company be sold to China in 1995.
Both Hillary and Bayh have changed the year, knowing it is a lie.

Andy Albers, a former vice president of Magnequench, said he received a phone call from Clinton's campaign to go over key details of Clinton's Valparaiso event before it happened on April 12.

"I told them all the truth, but it didn't go anywhere," Albers told ABC News. "Evan Bayh and Hillary Clinton are living in some false reality here, making all these false accusations."

In Piittsburgh on April 14, Clinton told voters that "not only did the jobs go to China, but so did the intellectual property and the technological know-how to make those magnets."

Why does is the media covering up a major, major issue?
This is the biggest issue that has come up in the campaign and CNN is not covering it.

After All This Drama   April 30th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

After all this drama Hillary STILL can't put him away! She is a weak candidate. Republicans will not vote for her and Independents don't want her. If Hillary was in this position she would be crying by now.

With the right wing media , bill, Hillary and Rev. Wright all attacking him , he still keeps his composure – NOW THAT'S PRESIDENTIAL !!!

Go Obama, show them how a man stands tall through adversity !!!

Risky   April 30th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

At longlast people have realised that all that glitters are not gold, that was a deep sleep for those who buy the grab of Obama ( the innocent man) , ok guys , the devil you know is better than the angel you don't know.
Hillary is the best and she can't help it that her husband was once a president. It is a fact that, she can do the job , to bring peace, to generate the economy to suit the common man and live a healthy life by her health insurance package, and if this is good it reflects to the rest of the world for stability in the markets, job creations ,investments etc,,,,,,,,Please Hillary can do much to save USA than one think.

nate   April 30th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

CNN? Please...You cant hold a candle to MSNBCS coverage or team and you know it. Matthews, Scarborough, Todd, MItchell, etc vs umm Wolf Blitzer? Campbell Brown ? Are you kidding? You wont print this but you'll read it.

brina   April 30th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

ONE QUESTION WHY DON'T WEH EDUCATED PEOPLE IN AMERICA HLR SAID IN 2003 SCREW' THEM WHITE SOUTHERN VOTERS OBAMA PASTOR SAYS REMARKS AND EVYONE HATE OBAMA BUT HILLAY SAID IT HERSELF......THEN THE HILLARY SUPPORTERS SAY OH HE SAID THAT I 2003 .........GIVE ME A BREAK SHE DOESN'T CARE ABOUT PEOPLE IF SHE DID WOULD HAVE HELP THE UNION FIGHT FOR LABOR LAWS......WHILE ON THE CORPORATE BOARD OF WAL-MART .....MONEY TALKS FOR HILLARY.......THAT'S WHY OURJBS WHERE SENT OVER SEAS IT GAVE HER MORE MNEY IN HER AND BILL'S POCKET SO DON'T TELL ME SEA FIGHTER .....YES FOR WHAT SHE WANTS.....BUT WHEN IT COME DOWN TO THE PEOPLE AND MONEY YOU CAN FORGET IT.......SHE'S FOR THE MONEY

Stephen Weiss   April 30th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

How in the World could you expect white Americans, already jittery over our never-ending War with Islamic extremists, a shaky economy, and needing to make a decision whether to vote for the first viable Black candidate for President in history, to support you after you tutored/prepped/worshipped/ under Good Old Racist Reverend Wright, who tells anyone who will listen he hates whites, hates white Jews, hates White government, hates, hates, HATES!!

You should have denounced this Mel Gibson protegee much earlier...now it's too late.

Virginia Elliott   April 30th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

I hate to be the bearer of bad news. But if you are sick to death of Obama’s baggage, wait til you get a load of Hillary’s. It’s Coming Soon to a Theater near you. It’s called "Hillary: The Movie" in DVD ; plain old "Hillary Uncensored" on Youtube.

What’s scary is that every scandal, from Cattle Futures to FALN Pardons to TravelGate to Peter Paul, was covered by “The Vast Right Wing Conspiracy” AND Mainstream Media ad infnitum already.

Problem is, as Stephanie Mencimer of Mother Jones.com warns(Jan. 15) if you think Hillary was hallucinating or her conspirators have “slithered under a rock,” you’ll be surprised to find “the Clinton-haters are alive and well.” Stop worrying about Reverend Wright. He’s going the way of Hula Hattie.

By contrast,”The Movie,” is just cranking up, timed perfectly to the Peter Paul trial. It’s probably as misleading as the Minister’s tale, but it’s got a lot more footage—not to say legs!

AlexieNichole in WA   April 30th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

It's about time some truth came out about Obama. It's just too bad the truth didnt come out long ago. Like before the majority of people held their primaries. Obama's team keeps saying he's ahead in the delegates, great, but they're forgetting FL and MI, both need and deserve to have their opinions counted. Plus the voting was done before this all came about. Maybe they should do a poll on who has changed their mind on Obama, especially any of the predominately white groups that had his support

It's about time Obama loses ground. Hillary should go for it against him. How in the world did Obama not know his pastor was like this after sitting there for 20 years or did he just tune out when his pastor made the comments. He should've come clean a long time ago, what other things don't we know about him

With Hillary everything is out and she's dealt with it and the public and everyone else. She has so much more experience than obama. And she supports that gas tax holiday. Every little bit helps with the gas. Especially if you're going to tax the oil companies. Obama wants not to do that and do something that will help the low income, um excuse me but what about the rest of us????

Middle income people/families need it more than low income people at times... I'm tired of hearing how he wants to do something to help the low income people

GO HILLARY 2008

Steve   April 30th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

Cindy – Take it up with your state for breaking the rules set aside by the DNC. Obama and the other democrats did the right thing by pulling themselves off the ballot. They should've done the same for Florida as well.

Hillarity can only win with fuzzy math. There's no way she can win otherwise.

Under Hillary Rules, Clinton counts the popular vote in Michigan, where she was the only major candidate on the ballot. The Democratic Party does not recognize those votes.

Under Hillary Rules, Clinton also counts the popular vote in Florida, where candidates were forbidden to campaign. The Democratic Party does not recognize the results of the Florida primary, either.

Under Hillary Rules, Clinton throws out the "votes by the people who have voted" in the states of Iowa, Nevada, Maine and Washington, because those were caucus states, where popular vote tallies were not officially kept and where, by the way, Obama won three out of the four contests.

Under Hillary Rules, Clinton gets to choose the contests that help her, throw out the contests that do not and declare herself the winner.

NObama   April 30th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

please please go home already! You CAN'T win the general election. You'll be a Dukakis, Gore, and Kerry! You may be a good guy, but you're a loser! You'll never capture the Reagan democrat vote and four more years of Republicans...

PLEASE GO BACK TO CHICAGO... they are missing their wind!

Steven   April 30th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Once again, the media has taken the mind of America and divised a plan to tear down change. One way to persuade the african americans is by bringing in Christianity. We as african americans love church and once we feel like someone has gone againist what we so proudly hold close to us and that is the church, we become aphrensive. If the media would have played the whole sermon that Pastor Wright preached from the very beginning would have cleared all of this up but once again, the media only chooses to show only what they want to. How can we be a nation ready to embrace change but always bring up the same old dirty political mess and the media knows how to get into the minds of the american people. Was any thing said about John McCain being endorsed by Pastor John Hagee and what he believes in? No, because, we take one word spoken by one man and turn it into a circus. We fail to realize that Isaiah 9 tells us who's shoulders the weight of the government will be upon anyway. I am so ashamed how the media has portrayed Pastor Wright, Barack Obama, and Hilary Clinton. We want to rip each other up when we should be working together for a better America, not for mess. Will we ever be a nation that pulls together or just a bunch of all about me and forget about everyone else involved just to get attention.

Rebecca   April 30th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

People are finally waking up and seeing how weak and inexperienced of a leader Obama really is. You can only run a campaign on change and hope for so long and his compaign is loosing steam and will never make it to the end of a general election. Even some of Obama's supporters have urged him to put more substance in his campaign speeches. Independents are leaning Republican towards John McCain as they have in the past and some independents are realizing that Clinton isn't so bad after all. Everybody else just needs to wake up and smell the roses.

Joy from Arkansas   April 30th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Polls do nothing more than sway the weak of mind. I hope the people in our great country will rise above the negative energy coming from the Clinton campaign and chose a candidate of character, one not driven by blind ambition. I'm ashamed of the ugliness this primary has brought out in people. I'm ashamed of the candidates that encourage it. I see Barack Obama as a peace maker. . .something we need as a nation of people with so many different views and backgrounds. I'm a white grandma who admires Barack Obama and the values that I have seen him living out everyday of his campaign. I don't see a black man. I see a good man.

Dee   April 30th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

So how long will it take Obama to decide what statements he will issue when he is president? It took him over 20 years to denounce Wright and only because his lead is now dwindling. Just a couple of months ago, he wouldn't denounce him because it would be like denouncing his grandmother. Wright's statements this week and from sermons years ago don't sound any different. Obama is not another Lincoln because he would have agreed to a Lincoln-Douglas debate Clinton suggested if he were like Lincoln. Obama wants to play it safe and not be put on the spot. He shines only in formal speeches. He fails miserably when he is in a debate or when he is put on the spot by a reporter - that is why he is avoiding these situations as much as possible. Wake up folks! This man is in the midst of a cheap movie plot – how to fool the American people and buy your way to the top with not a shred of guts but still wanting all of the glory.

DAN   April 30th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

Polls of polls is just spin for your candidate, there is only one poll and that is the superdeleges what do they think, It's all up to them and mabe some are ready to take a chance on Obama and then wait 4 years or they can win with Hillary in Nov. the math is simple here.

Brandon Hayes   April 30th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Why does not the media call Hillary out on her statment that Wright would have not been her pastor, When in fact Wright was at thee house invited by Clintton, who gave him a letter of thanks for Wrights prayers and concern during the Clinton crisis named Monica...google it for yourself!!! The media has a shorter attention span than my 2 year old, Orthey are biased!

Andy Henry   April 30th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Tell us what the polls show after Senator Obama denounced Rev Wright.

J Simmarano   April 30th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

I am absolutely outraged at the amount of air time that the media is giving to Rev. Wright. it is obvious that this man of "religion" is trying to sabottage the Obama campaign. I am a white/female and am voting for Barack Obama. I feel he is a breath of fresh air I always look forward to his speches which are inspirational. Rev. Wright shame on you and shame on the media for continuing to allow you air time. There are enough issues affecting the American people such food on the table, how to get to work to that food and working to pay for our outrageos insurance premiums.

Old Soldier   April 30th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

This old soldier believes that Sen Clinton is our best hope for winning the election. Sen. Obama have not been tested and he fell the my fellow military comrades by not even showing up for the NATO meeting that he chaired!

Every member of the armed forces knows that NATO is instrimental to not only our security but also our allies. Mr Obama, quit please talking about action and just do it..

Just an old soldier thoughts

KD   April 30th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

It is about time -now we are finally finding out what he is all about.
Change to what?????????

RuralWoman   April 30th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

One of the reasons Obama (or whoever the next frontrunner is) is losing ground is because CNN cycles over and over again every negative comment made by Rev. Wright (or the next frontrunner's Rev. Wright) 24-7. I used to look at CNN as a good news source. The focus now is on the flash. No thoughtful approach. How sad.

BB   April 30th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

You know what I have always looked forward to voting but this year I wonder if I actually will vote. Seeing both candidates in the democratic party and how things are going I at this time hope everyone realizes whats going on and votes for McCain.

doll2   April 30th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

I have listened to Rev. Wright on Bill Moyers, The Press Club, and Detroit. The only thing I mayhave doubt about is the aids virus, but who would have thought our government would have done the syphillis study. And what he said was absolute spot on. He was not only talking about black people, he was talking about everybody that is treated differently. You want the truth, as the movie states you cain't handle the truth, or you want to kill the messenger. We have killed many innocent people, but when it happens to us, we holler like a stuck pig. 9-11 was horrible, but some people deal with this everyday. Do they deserve it. And Mr. Obama, may regret what he has done, just to gain a few votes. Tell me a lot about his character. I didn't care for him before, this helped me make up my mind.

Richard   April 30th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

Over the last several months the candidacy of Barack Obama has been under attack from both the Clinton and McGain campaigns for his relationship with his previous friend and pastor the Rev. Jeremiah Wright. This whole nasty thing came to a head Tuesday when Senator Obama stepped up and said "enough" and pulled the plug on their twenty year relationship.

Watching Rev. Wright as he spoke at the Washington Press Club on Monday, I experienced fear as his words and demeanor penetrated my inner being. I had begun to experience that sinking feeling that you get when there is something special that you really,really want in your life, but you're afaid to HOPE. You are afraid to hope.because somewhere in the recesses of your subconscious you felt like everything needed to be perfect—which comes from being raised to believe and understand that you were going to need to be "twice as good" if you were going to succeed in this society. After all, Barack Obama is a man of color who will need to appeal to a cross-section of American society.

Senator Obama's political acendancy, or should I say, transcendancy captivated and energized me. I didn't feel as if there was a conspiracy against him, but I did become fearful that the polorizing forces—both black and white—of fear tand hate—that has been the norm in politics over the last 8 years had begun to jepordize the spirit of renewal and change offered through his candidacy.

Somewhere in my fear filled consciousness I realized that if Senator Obama really, really wants to lead this country then he is going to have to fight for it. He's going to need to prove to this country that he wants it. And while this election is a "contact" sport as former President Clinton describes it, he's going to need to demonstrate he can play. He doesn't have to use the "Carl Rove" style of politics being utilized by the Clinton and McGain camps, but he does need to implement a discernable style that reinvigorates the power of the idea and the people that he's captivated and caused to participate.

We must not hold our heads down. We cannot be so fragile that we let this genuine idea of meaningful change slip away from us. Thank you Rev. Wright, Hillary Clinton, and supporters of John McGain for waking us up. Thank you for reminding us that "we have nothing to fear, but fear itself."

Danny Blake   April 30th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

bush-clinton-bush-clinton
Bunch of lemmings on this site.
Obama is America's best hope.

Steve E   April 30th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

HILLARY WILL BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. NO STOPPING HER!

Stephen Weiss   April 30th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Congratulations Barack, your wonderful Pastor Wright has just cost you the Democratic Nomination for President! I think you should have denounced him a long time ago. Bye-bye, Barack!

Andy, N.C.   April 30th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Cindy Murphy April 30th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

I really don't feel comfortable with Sen.Obama. No candidate or potential candidate abandons their citizens in time of crisis which a lot Michigan voters felt like he did when he and other Dem. candidates withdrew from the Mi. primary especially in time of state crisis. I pray Jesus can intervene in this election process. Who can we trust any more. Thank You Sen. Clinton for staying on our ballots. The DNC and The Dems. should of worked with our citizens on dealing with the crisis. Michigan has the highest unemployment in the nation. I don't trust The Democrats after the way our citizens were treated by the DNC and those who withdrew from the primary. Lord we need direction. Help.
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Cindy, my uninformed friend, Obama did not "abandon" anyone. He pulled out from the ballot ater the DNC declared that those states were disqualified because they held their primaries ahead of when they were supposed to. If Hillary was a good politician, she would have pulled out too with all the others. Obama was simply following the rules. You should not blame Obama... blame the people running the elections in those states, they screwed up!

Tony   April 30th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

I can't even stomach these idiotic polls of polls anymore. Whatever. Guys - and this is coming from a staunch Obama supporter - McCain will be our next president. The infighting among Democrats has utterly screwed us. The party does not have a shot at the White House this year. We're done. It's over. We might as well concede.

Steve Shilts   April 30th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

I can't believe you would give credence to a Fox poll. Is CNN and FOX owned by the same company? I heard this and it seems like it is possible.

Mark   April 30th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

Obama's starting to show his true POLITICAL colors... he's as political as the next person and that's what people are responding to. Hillary Clinton is the only candidate who has the guts to stand up to bullies – not try to hold hands with them or reason with them – there is no reasoning with bullies.

NANA   April 30th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

I AGREE WITCH HILLARY AND WARLOCK BILL ARE UP TO THEIR OLD HABITS INSTEAD OF BUYING SILENCE THEY ARE BUYING A IGNORANT MOUTHPIECE.I'M SURE HE WAS PAID WELL FOR HIS SERVICES.I CAN'T WAIT UNTIL AUGUST TO SEE WHAT THE OUTCOME WILL BE IN THE PAUL VS CLINTON CASE.WE'LL SEE HOW MUCH SHE TALKS THEN AND I'M SURE THEY WILL ONCE AGAIN CALL UPON JEREMIAH TO GIVE THEM SOME TYPE OF SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE.

Republican for Obama   April 30th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

Well that was Clinton's plan, bloody him up to the point people doubt that we can change anything. She played it like a Republican and that is coming from one. The Democrats should be disgusted with themselves for showing this country that you care less about communication and honesty than you do sinking to whatever level it takes to win. I am so sick of having the possibility of 2 candidates that I don't care for and having to choose the lesser of two evils. If Clinton steals this nomination I will vote for McCain but not because I like him it's because me and most Independents and Republicans are disgusted by Clinton. She will energize the Republican base and she has divided the Democrats to the point she has lost at least 20% of that vote.

But I guess if you can't have your cake and eat it too, it's best to make sure no one can in Clinton's mind. For shame.

brina   April 30th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

The reasonwhy the super delegates have not went over to Hilary becuase she is in worst shape then Obama they are jst more focus on Obama becuase he's ahead .......oh wait until ysee the list behind Hillary's scandels.......th Hllary supporters we'll be shock!

Robert   April 30th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

The day before, Wolf Blitzer retorted that Wright was off the table, but Obama made his denunciation, so we had to report it.
Today, Wright doesn't reciprocate, so Wolf wants to know why he isn't talking.

I don't think you can have it both ways, Wolf.

I agree that Obama had his chance to cut and run from the whole mess with Wright but it looks like he wanted to present himself in a fair light.

Now, in his denunciation, his insipid appearance only feeds the momentum of the numbers, and deservedly so. Maybe he will learn something, and try to bring it again in 4 or 8 years time.

The truth   April 30th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Count-down to 2012, one of these candidates will bring light and the others will bring darkness, in the worst way. This choice will not be easy, but it must be made. Don't just think of yourself, think of your children and their children. We have reached the end of the rope, which way will you go? Once you make your choice, theirs no turning back. This is what we have now, Religion-vs-Religion, Nation-vs-Nation, Brother-vs-Brother, seems like we're crumbing from within. The weather is at its worst, from state to state, with no relief in sight. The writing is on the wall, 2012? Make the right choice!... I might be wrong, but what if I'm right.............will this be the second coming?

Voice of Reason   April 30th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

It's taken over 40 years for someone of Barack Obama's stature to enter the American political scene. His candidacy is a gift to the US and as Canadian, I can guarantee you, it will restore a level of respectability to the US. Too bad people are miffed with his former pastor. Wake up people: Grow up and vote for Barack.

Kris from AZ   April 30th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Cindy...you have to remember Obama was not on the Michigan ballot. Looks like your right wing in power abandoned you. Obama is truly that answer to getting America back on track. He truly is a good man. Dont be fooled by Billary..opportunists. Losing the legacy that bill left and now is running a dirty campain to try and win. Dirty dirty politics..Shame on you Billary.

Clinton supporters understand reality   April 30th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Yes, a large portion of Hillary's supporters may be older. That's good. They understand life and all the hard work that goes along with just making it to 60, 70, 80, and beyond. And they understand commitment. Unlike Obama's "youngsters," who know diddly about life, whose parents worked hard to send them to college, who spend half their time on YouTube, "reality shows" ("reality" – - really?) or cell phones while weaving across traffic lanes endangering others. REAL reality is setting in about Obama - and it is fueled by those you Obama "junkies" call "old ladies" or "old geezers, "

Debra   April 30th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Republicans want to run against Clinton. Am sure you've heard they are changing their registration to "democrat" so they can vote in the primaries. Don't be fooled.

Monica   April 30th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Rev Wright. Obama. Birds of a feather do tend to flock together causing those of us who can evaluate the facts to question the direction of the flight.

Ray from Gainesville VA   April 30th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

This is what bothers me about the Sen Clinton supporters who say if Sen Obama wins the nomination they won't vote for him. It's different for Sen Obama supporters to say they wouldn't vote for Sen Clinton because it would feel like she stole the nomination from him. He's leading in every category. If Sen Clinton was leading in every category to this point, and if she won the nom, I would vote for her, tho I support Sen O. As long as it's done fairly, I can't argue against her winning. But for Sen Clinton to be trying to change the rules in FL & MI to suit her after she agreed to abide by them...and to now be saying, well it's not the delegate count that should matter, it should be the popular vote...again trying to change the rules that are in place to suit her. These are the types of things that make people question Sen Clinton and ask, is this the person I really want as my President? Someone who would keep trying to change and bend the rules to work for her...just for starters. Sounds just like our current President. Is this really the type of person we want in the WH again? Haven't we had enough of this kind of thinking?

Anonymous   April 30th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Last time I checked, we live in American where everyone can have an opinion, even CNN. As a party, we better decide that it doesn't matter who wins the Democratic election because we just need a Democratic in office!

Andy, N.C.   April 30th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Polls are so misleading.

Anyways, for the sake of this country, I urge Senator Hillary Clinton to step down and let the true leader win the Democratic nomiation- that's Barack Obama. Senator Clinton is the very evil she condones in her speeches. She says one thing and does the other. Let us not forget the lies she has told us... by which I am truly "offended"... does she think we are absolute idiots?

I cannot forget Whitewater.

I cannot forget Penn.

I cannot forget all the mudslinging in this campaign... all rooted back to Hillary.

I cannot forget her push for NAFTA and the loss of jobs.

I cannot forget she signed to go to war without reading the bill.

I cannot forget she divides the Democratic party and makes this election about race/gender... especially with her very own slogans, "Yes she can" and "I'm your girl"

I cannot forget she cannot manage her own campaign and even has to stoop low as to lend her campaing millions of dollars.

I cannot forget that she accepts money from PAC/lobbyists.

I cannot forget that she lied about Bosnia.

I cannot forget her pastor was charged for molestation.

I cannot forget she is in the biggest fraud lawsuit.

For these and many reasons, I will never again be a Hillary Clinton supporter- or the Clintons, for that matter. I would rather die than vote for such a corrupt, lying, two-faced politician. True, her and Obama are similar in policies... so this goes beyond policies, it's becoming more about who they are. Personally, I don't like Clinton and the way she is. While people speak of Obama's inexperience, they forget the many people in this coutnry who started with no experience and helped shape this country. Yes, I understand that for some, this is a "Chance" on Obama... but when you look back at your life, don't you wish that maybe you should have voted for him and possibly saved your country from destroying itself.

Let's face it people, America is in Recession and the old politics got us here. It is people like Bush, McCain and Hillary who will keep us in Recession. We have to move past the BUSH-CLINTON dynasty and elect someone new. We cannot fail with Obama... you people forget that this is not a ONE man show... he has the support of congress, the house of representatives, the supreme courty, his cabinet.... all of Washington. Obama cannot make decisions without the support of Washington. So for those afraid that Obama will crew up.. he wont.

It is time that we saw Clinton and McCain for who they are.
DO your research. Search for Hillary the Movie online.

Obama 08.

If not Obama... MIKE GRAVEL for President 08.

shelly   April 30th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

I wish CNN would be a little more civil and balanced. Why make this such a big deal? it really isn't that big a deal get over this and leave Obama alonE

Carol in Calif.   April 30th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Don't give up O!!! THey are just testing you...YES YOU CAN!!!!!

Ellen   April 30th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Stop taking Hillary's punches? Did Hillary force Obama to patronize Rev Wright's church and donate 26 million last year? Did she make him partake in services from Rezko for his 1.5 million dollar home? How about Ayer? He is his own worst enemy and when you give your opponent bullets they will surely take shots.

John in Iowa   April 30th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

It's all over but the cryin' Obama!

Hillary or McCain '08-NEVER OBAMA!!!

Debra   April 30th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

GOT HOPE? Barack gives me hope that this democracy won't be controlled by lobbyists. I am a white female mother nurse and married to a black man.

MD in CT   April 30th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

Cindy Murphy

Why don't we have all 50 states just keep racing to be the first states to hold primaries so we can all look important. Gee, if each state keeps moving the date earlier we should start the primaries now for the election of 2012. Why have any order at all?

I remember in school when some kids would cut in line. I have seen many a driver cut in line rather than wait a turn.

I wonder if they come predominantly from 2 states in the Union? You think? Is that how you raised your children? Is this how your parents raised you?

hill bill   April 30th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

OBAMA

From Dreams Of My Father;

“To avoid being mistaken for a sellout, I chose my friends carefully. The more politically active black students. The foreign students. The Chicanos. The Marxist professors and structural feminists.”

Cally   April 30th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

After all these years, all of a sudden, Obama is " outraged" by his spiritual mentor's comments and pretend he has no clue about what is in his mind. To me, that is not sincere gesture. It is a betrayal, not only to his mentor but also to Obama himself.

Cindy   April 30th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Obama will still be the nominee. The more Hillary continues her desperate destruction, the more obvious it is, who has the right temperament for the job.

hill bill   April 30th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Flush Obama down the drain like the tidybowl man.

BushMustGo   April 30th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

As we have all learned, polls shift. Senator Clinton's truthless, negative and recently most divisive 16 year Entitlement Campaign to the U.S. Presidency, has convinced me that Senator Obama is our only hope of defeating the Republicans. OBAMA 08

Lynn   April 30th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Go Hillary!!!!

Quentin   April 30th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

So let me get this straight. The Clinton's can flat out lie about Bosnia, NAFTA, CAFTA, and among other things, Pander like crazy and gain votes and support. Obama is honest, doesn't run from any problems, faces them head on and deals with it like a man. Tries to do the honorable thing with Mr. Wright and when he's stabbed in the back by the man, He confronts him and his words. He doesn't go negative on Hillary which we ALL know, there's a textbook full of crap he can use, because he respects the democratic party and doesn't want to full the Republican attack machine and all the while, he loses support for this!!!

I'm sorry Kiki...but you're wrong. People aren't waking up. They're not even close to waking up.....

I hope CNN posts this comment as all of my other attempts seem to fall by the wayside. :)

Ed   April 30th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

Hillary is our best option to beat the Republicans.

Brad IL.   April 30th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

Once again the Obamaites want to read the polls to fit there candidate. That's ok , the rest of us can read the polls and can tell that Hillary is winning. I hope the Super-delegates can read the polls also. Hopefully they are not as blind as the Obama camp. Time will tell who will be President, ( Hillary Clinton or John McCain ) . It is really up to the Democratic Party to make the right call. Hey with all the Money Obama has why don't he just start a new Party. We got this nut job running our Party ( Howard Dean ) why not make Rev. Wright his Party leader. With all this support he says he has he could be the shoe-in or not. If this Party wants to win the White House they better choose Hillary or expect John McCain to win. That is the truth.

Contribute!   April 30th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

This is the time to send Hillary over the top. Contribute to her campaign NOW - I just did - again! It's the best investment you can make in the future of your children, grandchildren, and our beloved country! And IN and NC - now go and do the right thing - cast your vote for Hillary Clinton!

Cyril   April 30th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

Here's what the Clinton's are doing. She knows she can't win the nominaiton but she's hell bent on making sure that Obama does not win the Presidency in '08. Why is she doing this you might ask. If Obama loses to McCain in '08, it opens up the door for Clinton to run again in 2012. But if Obama becomes the next president, he'll definitely seek reelection in 2012, locking out HRC from running for the white house until 2016. By then she'd be too old to even matter politically, so she figures she damages Obama bad enough that he doesn't win in '08.

Yes, this is how the Clintons are. They would rather see a republican as President than another democrat not named Clinton.

Matt   April 30th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

It is really funny to hear Hillary supporters telling the one WINNING THE ELECTION to step aside. LOL.

no bigot in the white house   April 30th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

hey bill pike, you want another lincoln, you need to vote his party...

Barbara L. Giles   April 30th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

CNN, I am beginning to lose trust in your reporting. There are crucial criminal issues that face Hillary; however, you do not report this. It seems to me that a person has to be a criminal in order to get respect. Lay off Obama, and dig up more dirt on Hillary. It is very amazing how timely your reports are too-just before major primaries. Sometimes, I wonder whether you, Hillary, and McCain are collaborating. You are entrusting our country to a pathological liar. I would never leave my children with someone that I do not trust. When will you realize that Obama is the best man for the job? Even economists agree with Obama concerning the suspension of gas tax issue. It seems like he did his homework here. McCain and Clinton are trying to score brownie points that are backfiring in their faces. Obama 2008!!!

Selby Hope   April 30th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

This is for Mr. Lou Dobbs and many more like him,their are know more difference than Rew.Jeremiah Wright ! You all guy are very BIAS and connot stand to hear the truth

S.Hope
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CHUCK   April 30th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Obama will be the Democratic nominee, given the risk of his not being the nominee. He is also damaged goods, as no reasonable person could believe he sat in that church for 20 years and did not inculcate the hate of that "minister". The Democratic Party, moreover, has shown itself to be incapable of moderating the left-wing hate groups in general. Good luck in the election whomever you choose!
My prediction is the Republicans will trounce whomever the nominee turns out to be by 54-44 with the balance to Ralph Nader and a few screwballs.

no bigot in the white house   April 30th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

I guess now it will be obama asking for a debate.

Jim in California (age 62)   April 30th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Sen. Clinton has always had a huge name advantage over Sen. Obama. Voters have come to know Obama better over the past few month time, giving him the edge in delegates, but the process takes time.

The Wright affair has provided voters a valuable look into Obama's integrity, character and toughness. I agree completely with Indiana Rep. Baron Hill who said: “His [Obama's] comments regarding statements made by Reverend Wright showed me another aspect of Senator Obama’s leadership – a strength of character and commitment to our nation that transcends the personal.... One of the tests of a true leader is his ability and willingness to come to a new conclusion based on new events. Senator Obama did just that yesterday.”

Cally   April 30th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

As I always believe, Obama is not electable.
People are not satisfied with current govenment, and Obama just kept saying what people want to hear. He made people believe his campaign is somehow "above politics". The funny thing is, his motivation is absolutely no different than any other politician.

Kari   April 30th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

I think the media needs to take a hard look at what their role in the election is and/or should be. The Wright controversy won't go away as long as the media continues to play his speeches over and over and over again. Barack has said where he stands and we, the people are smart enough to decide what we think of the situation. It is time to get back to the real issues that we should be using as a basis to choose a candidate. We have a war that needs to end, the economy is a mess and the morale of this county is at an all-time low. Let's see what these candidates want to do to make things better.I find it interesting that Hillary continues to sling mud. If her ideas are so great they should stand alone and she wouldn't need to attack someone else. It is time for the Democrats to go with the person that has the most delegates and focus on the Novemeber election. We have all had enough of this.

America Post Obama   April 30th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Angus Mc,

He has always been in the dirt. You just did not notice it being too busy worshipping Hussein!

ferpez   April 30th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Ron Paul was right..it's not too late for liberty to reign.

SYLVIA ASHEVILLE   April 30th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Go Hillary!!! I don't think Obama could stand up under the republican attacts, Hillary can do it.....

Joe Schmo   April 30th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

OBAMA SHOULD HAVE KNOWN THAT THIS WAS A PROBLEM (WRIGHT)
AND I THINK HE DID, BECAUSE WRIGHT WAS NOT AT HIS CEREMONY WHEN HE WAS SWORN IN!
YOU ARE THE COMPANY THAT YOU KEEP!
I JUST THINK IT IS SAD THAT EDWARDS WAS OVERLOOKED IN FAVOR OF OBAMA!
THAT YOU CAN BLAME ON THE PRESS!
THEY BUILT OBAMA UP LIKE AN NFL PLAYER ONLY FOR HIM TO PERFORM POORLY IN THE REAL GAME!!!!!
HILLARY IS THE ANSWER FOR THIS COUNTRY!
I TRUST HER AND WE NEED A HERO. I SEE THAT LEADER IN HILLARY CLINTON!!!!

BERNIE MINGS   April 30th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

WE HVE BEEN TELLING YOU OBAMA CAN'T WILL. WHEN WILL YOU FINALLY LEARN

The Truth   April 30th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Okay.. so the polls are saying Obama is down...AND WHAT...let's think about this for a minute... we all have a little logic left despite what the media wants us to think... Obama is about change. He is the offspring of a White Mother and Black Father...he went to an all black church.. have any of you ever attended an all black church? All preachers talk like Jeremiah Wright...while I don't agree with all of his statements, most of the information he discusses is the truth in the eyes of most black people. I voted for Clinton in 92', I don't think that he was any different from anyone else... I guess the same people who feel Clinton should be president voted for BUSH, which is why this country is in the crap shoot now...

And Wake Up people.. Get off this.. the black vote and the white vote...can't it be just the vote or do each of us subconsciously think that it is all about race. Let's face it ,most white americans arn't ready for a black president. Its sad but True...but the funny thing about Obama is that he black and white...he know what's its like to be both. Why doesn't this play any part in any your decisions. or is being 50% not good enough in the eyes of White America.

Im not racist either.. my mother is white and my father is black. I grow up being the lightest person in the room and then the darkest person in the room, I just wish Americans would get out of this daydream and use the intelligence that God gave us to not listen to the media and listen to the person. The MEDIA IS PAID to do what they are PAID to do.. cause controversy...but we as Americans are TOO DUMB to see that...

Judy Barwinske   April 30th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Pathetic! After all the base issues we have been forced to
endure with the Clintons, this one issue over a distant pastor could destroy this honest man attempting to bring a new breath of fresh air to the presidency is pathetic! Anger is hardly a word that could express the feelings of soooooo many Americans! Keep on keepin" us down! Keep on electing the elite, out of touch, self-centered, entitled and "politics as usual".. What more can we expect?

Josh   April 30th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Whohoo! Negative campaigning works!!

Disunifying America
Hillary '08!!!!

SS   April 30th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

***NEWS FLASH****
The Clinton campaign is RUTHLESS, they paid for Rev. Wright to get up and speak like he did.
DIrty Pool....Whatever it takes huh Hillary Desperate times call for desperate measures. I see the deceit behind your malicious grin.

marlene   April 30th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

You, the media, need to stop giving Wright airtime as well as being the subject of your commentary. The only way it'll "go away"" is for you to stop showering attention on him. Shame on you - he's not running for anything yet you devote considerable time to him in your election and politics segments. Obama has divorced himself from Wright - now it's your turn.

kate, NM   April 30th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Does not matter. Democrats fate is sealed already as he is the nominee.

Anonymous   April 30th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

I believe Sen. Obama's drop in the polls can be attributed to the negative comments that have come from his former pastor and the negative attacks that have come forth from his Democratic opponent and her campaign. Not withstanding, I understand that one may think all is "fair" while running for public office, but for the american public to be so naive to embrace the negative remarks as Sen. Obama's way of thinking is ludicrous. The Sen. from Illinois started his campaign with a vison of running a "NON-NEGATIVE" race, and for some odd reason, he or his campaign manager have inadvertently lost sight and reverted back to the "POLITICS AS USUAL" syndrome. I am a blue collar worker who was leaning toward voting Repuplican if the Democrats didn't present a "VIABLE" candidate. Listening to Sen. Obama's vision of "CHANGE" swayed my decision to support and vote from the Democratic platform. It is my hope, that Sen. Obama continues to "STAY FOCUSED" on his original platform of "CHANGE", address the main issues that concern the american people (high gas prices, health care, the economy,immigration , the war in Iraq,etc). The questions the media have presented to the Obama camp have to addressed but in a sensitive, sincere, respectful and "TRUTHFUL" way. Hopefully the American public can see the negative attacks for what they really are, "DIVERSIONS", and vote for the candidate who they think can best "RESTORE" the dignity and respect the United States has lost among the International community.

James   April 30th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

Michigan voters should blame your local politicians for breaking the rules. They were warned you can't blame Obama or the DNC when your state officals run for office again elect them out to show the next group that you will not be ignored again.

donna4hillary   April 30th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

0you know i have to tell you that i am very confused. according to ALL the bloggers her and there and EVERYWHERE, obama may as well just drop out because of wright and other reasons. but according to ALL the polls and news networks and newpapers and well according to the media, it doesnt matter that obama MAY be of the same mind of wright or ayers or rezco, he IS going to to be the canbdidate and there is no buts about it. so who is right? the bloggers or the media?

annie clark   April 30th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

wow...obama is a great man.Lou dobbs is a man that hates obama with everything that's inside of him.what I don't understand is when dobbs was upset with obama about his misspoke.....did I said misspoke about the imagration: he had the nerves to invite 0bama on his show to discuss the issue. why would you invite someone on your show that you just completely HATE? I wonder how many of his closiest friends think that he do need to slow down: because deep down inside they like obama just a little.....while he is dying for Hillary to win.SORRY I misspoke: for the superdelicates to choose her for the democratic primary .

CB   April 30th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Hill you had me until you became so divisive and ugly that's just a little too much like GWB. I am voting for the person who has not stooped to the low lows. Hill's has a wild imagination and she is not always truthful, that's scary. As far as Rev. Wright is concerned I am not so narrow minded to hook him to Barack's hip, God knows I would not want to be judge by my pastor's words for the simple fact I can barely understand him most of the time, but he feeds the hungry and clothe the poor so therefore I support the church financially and volunteer my time in the kitchen and laundryroom.

CB in the midwest

Dean   April 30th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

If the Clintons are successful in tossing enough slime at Obama and manage to steal the nomination from him, I hope he will run as an independent and save the country from a choice between a habitual liar and a military apologist.

Sen. Obama tried to take the high road, but that doesn't work when the Clintons take the low road. And they know the low road so well because they've traveled it throughout their careers.

If he's denied the nomination by backroom deals, I hope he runs as an independent.

Chris in Texas   April 30th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

You said the magic words, 'FOX NEWS NETWORK'

This report has just lost all credibility with me and everyone else for that matter! Let's not forget that it was the illegitimate news network's 'errors' in 2000 that helped Bush steal his first term as President.

Plus, what kind of 'scientific poll' DOESN'T have a margin of error?

Obama 2008!!!

jer   April 30th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Democrats if you can't vote for the black Obama; as my friend said I am voting for the white Obama.

Spirit of America   April 30th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Obama is not only sinking. He is sunk. Thank God and Rev. Wright.

Jack, Chapel Hill, NC   April 30th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

As an Obama supporter, I am sick of hearing Clinton supporters stating how "experienced" Hillary Clinton is. C'mon, talk about the real issues!

Tupac   April 30th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

So sick of Clinton supporters wanting to count MI and FL after the fact. 1st, they broke the DNC rules so suffer the consequences.

2nd, Obama has has proven he can cut her pre-primary BIG leads in all states; for example PA went from 20+ to 10 in 6 weeks. So, why should MI and FL count when the only reason she took the states is because of the Clinton brand name.

3rd, people that think that she's any more electable then Obama are delusional. The Clinton's are as divisive as Bush, as far as Republicans are concerned.

Maxwell   April 30th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

I openned the website, cnn.com/politics. and the question in bold letters is: "'Can Obama Close the Wright Door?"

I say "Yes!!" Not only can he, and he has indeed closed the door. This door is only open at CNN and in the minds of its reporters and newscasters who derive a lot of pleasure in flogging a deadhorse and making a man and his campaign pay for the words, a less than thirty second soundbite, of someone else. What about the misspeaking about Bosnia? What about the nonexisting patient that was turned away from the emergency room? Actual words that are untrue that came from the someone's mouth. Those have been laid to rest long time ago.

CNN and Co. are acting like paid hacks, not impartial observers and reporters of the news. CNN must let this door close and let these campaigns proceed on even and impartial turf.

Tee   April 30th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

I am very saddened by the way the media has exploited Rev. Wright, and even more ashamed that they have chosen to seed doubt in the voters mind, by suggesting that Rev. Wright has anything to do with Obama, what he stands, and what he intends to do for this country. Regardless of what anyone white or black says, Rev. Wright said nothing that was not true. And just to make it his points even more valid, the man provided literature, experience, and references to back up his statements. The media continues to talk about how long he will keep flapping his mouth, well, how long has the media exploited this man based on sound bites of most likely a 1 hr sermon (black churches tend to have church for at least 2hrs). My question is, when is the media going to shut its trap and get back to the discussing the issues. Wright is attacking back because he was exploited due to one of his members running for president. Now, the republicans have gone so far as to run these Wright ads against other democrats in there state that support Obama – these other democrats who have not even layed eyes on Wright. The only mistake Wright did was thinking that the majority of the US of A is ready for the truth about itself – even when the man provided not one, but multiple references to back up his arguments. All of you who disagree, where's your documentation. This is nothing but ploy to deter the first African American man to run from winning the nomination. This issue of race has never come up in a presidental race, although it stills is a huge issue in this country. Obama has had to face this and address this, but the same is not expected of McCain and Clinton? Have they forgotten the issues of race in this country? It is not going to disappear just because they feel it doesn't exist. Obama will not win, because the "white" people in this country will never let him- they are too busy trying to make him the twin of Rev. Wright!

FD Owen   April 30th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Finally, the American people see what has been apparent for months. Mr. Obama does not have the experience to be the President in the upcoming toogh years that we face as a nation. If he is this upset about the scrutiny that he has received in the past few days, can you imagaine how he would react as the President? Hillary will win because she is the most qualified candidate, MCCain is to old & he also is in remission from cancer & Obama is not even close to being prepared. GO HILLARY, 2008 WILL BE GREAT!

Geesh..   April 30th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

I saw a article today saying that Hillary in all chances cannot win. She is not ahead in popular vote according to the DNC rules so they cannot count that she is ahead in popular vote.

She cannot by the rules of DNC cannot count any votes in Michigan or Florida because by the Rules DNC have not counted them and the Superdelegates will not count them because "its against the rules"

The superdelegates will pick the one w ith the most delegates because they will not vote against all the people who have voted for Obama who does have the popular vote.

Under Hillary Rules, Clinton throws out the “votes by the people who have voted” in the states of Iowa, Nevada, Maine and Washington, because those were caucus states, where popular vote tallies were not officially kept and where, by the way, Obama won three out of the four contests.

Under Hillary Rules, Clinton gets to choose the contests that help her, throw out the contests that do not and declare herself the winner.

Steve Kornacki of The New York Observer did an excellent, detailed story last week on Clinton and the popular vote, going through a number of different scenarios and projections for the contests that remain.

His conclusion: “The point is that under the most basic and probably the fairest criteria — simply counting every state and U.S. possession where there was a legitimate primary or a caucus where popular votes were tallied — Obama will finish the primary season hundreds of thousands of votes ahead of Clinton.”

Even if worse case, she wins a little over Obama on the rest of the primaries she will not win the most delegates or popular vote. Period end of story. They stated its just a fantasy.

Hillary is playing by "HER RULES" not the DNC rules. Saying that she has the popular vote is by HER RULES not DNC rules and it wont count. It is also called Lying which she is sooo very good at.

OH I forgot this is anti hillary guess CNN wont allow it will they?

Joe Schmo   April 30th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

I JUST WATCHED THE BILL ORIELLY INTERVIEW WITH HILLARY!!!!
HE GAVE IT A GOOD TRY, BUT COULD NOT TRIP HER UP!
HILLARY IMPRESSES ME MORE EVERY TIME I SEE HER SPEAK!
SHE IS SMART AND KNOWS HER HISTORY AS WELL AS PRESENT EVENTS NAMES NUMBERS AND ALL!
OBAMA DOES NOT HOLD A CANDLE TO HER IN THE INTELLIGENCE DEPARTMENT!
HILLARY LOOKS AND ACTS PRESIDENTIAL!
SHE IS A FIGHTER AND THAT IS WHAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS!!!!
I WILL BE PROUD TO HAVE HER AS MY PRESIDENT!
GO HILLARY!!!!!!! 2008!

Go Indiana   April 30th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Obama will prevail.

ken   April 30th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

295 DELEGATES TO GO SEN Obama-DEM Nominee.

Steady Drip, DRIP, DRIP with Superdelegates.

Obama 12 this week Hillbill 6.

Larry from LA   April 30th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

FoxNews has zero credibility and is controled by them. The want Hillary to win the nomination.

Just Miss   April 30th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

You know what I am over Rev Wright. The guy is an idiot and extremely out of touch. As for Obama, I still think he could make a great president. Definitely, a better one than Senator Clinton. We will see. I know i won't vote for Clinton. Maybe McCain, but not Clinton.

survivor   April 30th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

To all Dems. To win GE McCain 's tatic is playing down Obama because they would know for sure that they can easily beat Hillary. They have nearly same Iraq view, same power from Washington. The difference are they are better Clinton of playing dirty and do not have issue of running under fire in Bosnia.
McCain + Hillary > Obama. Then McCain> Hillary. It s a basic of game for survivors.

Indiana voter for obama   April 30th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Another "dewey beats truman" headline sounds like to me lol

mitch from ark.   April 30th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

obama's being attacked from all sides,yet he has maintained his message,his integrity,and he will maintain his base.those of you who hope you will change our minds,just remember,we've invested over 260 million dollars,into our candidate,and we're not going anywhere.your outright lies and dirty politics will not dissuade us from supporting the only candidate to offer something to the american people.hillary's behind and can't catch up.get over it,and stop destroying the party hillary.

Indiana voter for obama   April 30th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

More biased comments by the biased media...why arent we surprised??

Obama '08

Obama: more votes, more delegates, more states.

So why do the biased media outlets portray hillary as having a chance when it's statistically impossible-bar a total collapse by obama whi is highly unlikely?

Time to step aside Ms. Clinton. America has made it's choice for change- Barack Obama.

Tammy   April 30th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

My mind hasn't changed despite CNN's "poll of polls". I will still vote for Obama and will NOT vote for Clinton. People should make their minds up based on FACTS – NOT INUENDOS THROWN OUT THERE BY THE PRESS.

Ben   April 30th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Hillary Clinton's name has been spoilt, for which we hate her so much, because she fought with lots of people in power and the media to get us what we got through many legislations.
We listened to all those powerful and articulate people and have come to hate her so far. Just ask one question to yourself, has she really done anything bad to you that you hate her so much. On the contrary she keeps on fighting constantly because she wants to take up a job which wil hardly let her sleep, so that she can do more for us. She is a workhorse, and we need that in a President.
So, open up your hearts and eyes, and don't let the media take us all for a ride again!
(doubt it'll be put up in the comments )

rita   April 30th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Please all of you who have children ages 18 to 30 think before you vote for president. We need a president of peace, not war. Our Military is stretched to its limits. Not to many are joining the military. If we stay in Irac, or move on to Iran, or as Hillary Clinton said, go after anyone who hurts Israel, where do we get the men and women to fight. There will have to be a draft. I am a mother of 4 children in this age group, that is why I am voting OBAMA. We need a man of peace. One who will talk, and try to work things out, not one who will blindly lead us into the kinds of mess we are in today. We have put up with a war president for 8 years, it is time for a peace president. OBAMA 08

Jerry in Florida   April 30th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

What did you expect? Senator Obama’s Teflon is wearing thinner and thinner every day. American voters are waking up to the realities surrounding Senator Obama. Soon he and his campaign will not be able to put a spin on all the questions that have come up and will continue to come up. Though I am sometimes ashamed at the tone that the Presidential campaign has taken, there are always issues that need to be addressed.

It's good to see that some in the media (Lou Dobbs, Sean Hannity, and a few others) are finally starting to ask the right questions and are not being satisfied with the spin put on by Senator Obama and his supporters.

The big question is: How come the National Democratic Party has been missing in action. Until three weeks or so ago, they seemed (somewhat indiscreetly) to favor Senator Obama over Senator Clinton. What will Mr. Dean and his cohorts say and do now?

Stay tuned!

Angela   April 30th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

I am glad to see that America is paying attention and that we have a good chance now of making a better choice for President. We cannot afford taking a chance on someone who has bad judgement at such a critical time in our history.
We can elect freshness and change when this country is in better shape.
Right now we need more than that. We need a fighter who has experience and that would have to be Hillary.
Go Hillary!!!

yy   April 30th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

THE PEOPLE THAT ARE SAYING THEY WILL NOT BE VOTING FOR OBAMA ARE THE ONES WHO WOULDN'T HAVE VOTED FOR HIM SO IT RALLY IS NOT A MATTER OF POLL WE WHO WILL VOTE FOR HIM WE WILL NO MATTER WHAT.

Darren   April 30th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Obama has now have to deal with what Rev Wright has been saying. People said earlier, he needed to distance himself (from Rev Wright) and he only held him at arms lenght. What the American Voters want to know, is this what Reverend Wright has spoken in the last 20 years. If so, why did he not try to distance him when he got into politics. This damage to his campaign cannot be because he did not know Reverend Wright's views. Only now, when it is damaging his polictical endevors is it time to remove himself from Rev. Wright.

evelyn   April 30th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Fox news is the most baised news network in the world

doplh77   April 30th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

I think Obama is our Nation's brightest hope and the moron Rev. Wright should have no bearing in peoples mind about his presedential bid. I hope and pray that people aren't so stupid to see we need a change in philosphy in this country. I beg for people to ask themselves this question, can you in good conscience vote for McCain or Clinton? We have the power to bring about hope for the future of this great country. We can't afford to blow this one.

jeremy   April 30th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

From Barack to Jeremiah/ and Hillary is to Farrahkan. If this is what our democratic party is going to be decided by then shame on us. Have we forgot about unity! Our Country is forgetting what America Needs! Like Barack said he is not going to be a perfect president, heck everyone of them had flaws. But he is going to be our best option we have. This stuff over remarks is bolony. Economy, War, gas prices, our sons, daughters, and our grandchildren's future is what a good reason is to choose a president. We cant afford another 4 years of us going in a downward spiral with the republicans. REMEMBER UNITED WE STAND NOT "DIVIDED WE FALL"....OBAMA 08...

Cindy Valentine   April 30th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

I intended to say this yesterday but I did not get to it. I believe that if Rev. Wright were a true Christian that he would close his mouth and stop trying to ruin Obama's chances of being elected. He seems to want the spotlight and that is not what a real Christian would do in a situation like this. Arguing back and forth is not what he should be doing. He is supposed to be a Minister. He is acting like he is running for office.
Cindy Valentine
Newport, Tennessee

Staci Martin   April 30th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

What this country needs is another Franklin D. Roosevelt and another Civilian Conservation Corp that would take care of our aging infrastructure, our National Park,s give people job experience, and stimulate the economy!

Want to know what I'm doing with my rebate check? I'm paying my 2007 taxes! My husband and I make 65K a year, we don't own a house and responsibly have one child...so guess what...we have few deductions and while we can't buy a house, we have to pay a over 6K in taxes.

I might just vote Ron Paul.

John Smith   April 30th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

How realistic can we get!!

Why has Hillary not been dragged to the press to explain

1. The actual Bosnia event. We still need the truth from her

2. The NAFTA deal by Bill, and the gains they are now making from those past deals ($109 million)?

3. Why she is still married to an ex-president who was impeached in this nation (lots of sexual scandals).

and the list goes on

Sean McM   April 30th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

He is NOT Presidential, no matter how you cut it!

Only Clinton has the record AND THE FORTITUDE to survive the Republican onslaught......

VOTE CLINTON....she is for Americans!

MCD   April 30th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

"Clinton-Linked Group Behind Deceptive North Carolina Phone Calls To Black Neighborhoods" according to various news sources who I won't link because you will then not post this. Just google it olks – no big shocker here.

where is this story at cnn?

Paul in Nebraska   April 30th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Obama knows that Hilary is going to throw everything but the kitchen sink at him. But he's ignoring her on purpose. He doesn't need to get in a dirty fight with her.

He's just biding his time until she wises up and quits so he can spend his energy on his REAL opponent.

Polls are always skewed and unreliable. I'll take my experience at the caucus a few months back as proof of how the campaign is doing. Obama won that thing 75% to 25%.

Obama won twice as many states as Hillary. If the superdelegates choose her over him, I'll never be a Democrat again!!!!!!!

AJ   April 30th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

One more thing, why do people feel it's Obama's fault Michigan and Florida moved up thier primary date, therefore resulting in votes not counting? Shouldn't those voters be attacking the persons who made that decision? Imagine if Hillary took the nomination after Super Tuesday, do you think she would be worried about Michigan's and Florida's votes? She only cares b/c what difference does it make, she has nothing to lose and everything to gain. Obama said he would re-visit the Michigan and Florida votes, so long as it's fair and balanced and within the appropriate laws and regulations within the DNC. Right now, he has to focus on the States that "are" following the DNC rules.

Rosie   April 30th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

It is sad to say, but at the end of the day Obama played the Washington book, that one that he has so much critized during his campaign. Obama ran to distant himself from a man who had something more important to say to America, and that man made him look small when he talked so yes, it can be said that Wright cut Obama's wing with 30 years of service and theology scholarship.

Anonymous   April 30th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

I am from the UNITED KINGDOM
I have been watching this election and i just feel like even America can `t be a good democratic COUNTRY .then they go around to bully all the poor countries about democratic election.
so what about CNN? YOU BETTER FIX YOURSELF RIGHT NOW because you are just dismissing yourself as a "big" news channel
MEL

stella   April 30th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Obama is what this country needs. It is sad to see Hillary sneak ahead not because she is better but because of the words of a hater. Obama is right about the gas tax holiday. Do the math...over 3 months you will save enough to get a free tank of gas!!! Hillary and McBush want you to have extra for summer vacation...HA!! Enjoy your trip down the interstate...hope you have enough "EXTRA" money to get back home!

Kathy   April 30th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

There is hope for the Clinton Campaign and supporters for a win. She will do it as she is a fighter and the real deal. We don't know who Obama really is and what he believes in, but we know Hillary has the solutions.
The polls will get better for her this week and the elections next Tuesday will be great.

Donald   April 30th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

superdelegates listen up
Hillary can beat McCain
Obama can't beat McCcain
Reagan for eight years, G H W Bush four years, G W Bush eight years
twenty years of Reganology (the rich getting richer and the poor getting poorer)
I don't know about anybody else but I think having Reagan Sr., Reagan Jr., and Reagan the III for twenty years is more than enough I don't want Reagan the IV
A yes to Hillary is a no to McCain
A yes to Obama is yes to McCain

BL   April 30th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Surprised?

JD   April 30th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

I would expect this, Obama should have dropped his Pastor as soon as he heard the hateful rants, I am sure that the rants aren't new. Honestly, I am so happy that we have hillary clinton in the race still and that she hasn't dropped like so many wanted her to. She is what America needs, she is the most electable, all her baggage is out on the table, Obama, we aren't quite sure of yet.

jt   April 30th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

The media is on Obama's side BUT this is beyond help.

Obama is over... I am afraid the Pastor might say, when I said all these things he now found ofensive, he was there when I was preaching it.

Obama is over.

Hillary 08!!!

Bill   April 30th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Obama has been getting it from several directions at once. Curiously BOTH Hill and McCain have been attacking him from the Right and now he has to deal with his egotistical whack job former pastor. None of that changes the fact that he is the best qualified to be our president. The right president is critical to the direction of this country and the world as we continue with our global competition with China AND try to minimize the effects of global warming AND defeat global terrorism. All our futuresand our childrens' and grandchildrens' futures are at stake now. We NEED Obama!!!

Hillary is unelectable. She and her husband have permanently alienated the African American vote and Carville's attack on Richardson may have hurt them with Latinos. Snipergate has destroyed her credibility as CIC. No one in the military not beholden to the Clintons would want her answering that 3 AM phone call..

McCain has become the candidate of change. Yes, he has changed his position on tax cuts for the wealthy, immigration, torture, and now, apparently, on fair and honest campaigning. He has bought into the Karl Rove playbook. That is not change I can believe in. Obama '08!

Obama   April 30th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

CNN is biased on their reporting.. what about Hillary quoting "americans are stupid" Today in south bend?? What about that? Only the bad on Obama I get it... Grow up CNN

Pam from Canada   April 30th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

You people need to get a life.

1. Clinton's are LIARS. You would rather believe a liar.

2. Obama did not throw his reverend under the bus until the national press conference. Which I believe was a very honorable thing to do.

3. I am so sick of hearing people say why did he not leave the church before. I see my pastor for maybe once a week and I still do not know him well. And why should I be persecuted for what someone else says or believes in.

4. You all need to grow up and realize that this is just an election and I asure you that this is all political.

5. If you do not vote for Barack is it because you are prejudice. In Canada white black and yellow are equal in God's eyes.

6. Barack Obama has to be better than another Republican.

dEMOBRAT   April 30th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Oh, my goodness! And no matter what the Obama supporters say, it was his own doing. He created this demise for himself. Sorry Obama, but the Clinton supporters and Sen. Clinton saw this one coming.

I find it funny that the Obama supporters are all asking Obama to become negative on Hillary now, something they once bragged that their candidate did not do. What a bunch of posers.

Now is the time to be rally behind our democratic candidate...Sen. Hillary Clinton.

She was born in Illinois, she spent summers in Pennsylvania, her late 30's in Arkansas and her early 40's in Washington D.C. After that she became a well respected Sen. from New York, working with both parties to bring about productive legislation for the people.

She is a woman; an intelligent human being with flaws just like the rest of us, but she is ready to lead the country. She knows how to play the cruel and unusual games of politics which will help her win the General election, something she's been saying all along. Sometimes you've gotta lose some to win some. Her 'win' is taking the U.S. towards a better direction, a direction with a thriving economy, just like in the 90's. If anyone has a problem with that must be crazy.

The ideals are wonderful, but one has to put those ideals to practical use. Give her the chance to do so.
Clinton 2008

reality check   April 30th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

wow Clinton critics listen up. She is awesome and I am writing her on ballot in Nov. if she is not on the list. She took on O'Reilly and she rocked.

PCS / North Carolina   April 30th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Paul wrote April 30th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

"She has the popular vote, since Michigan and Florida are also part os the Union. They cannot be ignored by the DNC
Hillary 08- YES SHE WILL!!! """

IT IS NOT ABOUT HER !!
IT IS ABOUT US.

YES WE CAN !!

tara   April 30th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

If Obama can weather Wright's unfortunate comments and Clinton's below the belt attacks, and all that happens is that he slips a few points in the polls, then he has shown incredible strength and resilience for the general election.

Clinton needs a wake up call, she has already lost the nomination, and all she is doing at this point is damaging the democrats best chance to win back the White House.

Al, CA   April 30th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

I cannot vote for anybody guilty in Iraq war. They should not be in the race at all. Establishing a royal dinasty through sons or wifes is disaster anyway.

Obama 2008

robert, new york   April 30th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

I enjoy the watching Obama supporters grasping for straws now that the sharks are circling this lying charlatan. Especially comments espousing the ridiculous notion that "up-scale" and "educated" voters are behind Obama. Just look at the comments left on this very page and one is left in hysterics when reading the rants and blurbs of these geniuses. Thanks for the entertainment Obamabots. Goodbye Barack, Michelle and Rev. Wright (Three Blind Mice). Hillary '08(or McCain)

John   April 30th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Just because Obama got some potholes filled in Chicago doesn't make him presidential material. He lacks foreign policy experience and we've all seen how Dubya did without it. Al Gore in 08

Dave   April 30th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Cindy Murphy – The DNC didn't mistreat Michigan and Florida, your state representatives disregarded the rights of their constituents by moving up the primary dates – they knew the rules and the consequences. If anything, the DNC tried to uphold the concept of accountability for one's actions, a conservative quality missing from most political circles. As a voter, it is now your responsibility to hold your state representatives accountable for their actions by voting them out of office.

As for Hillary, I lost all respect for her when she failed to walk out on Bill after his White House affair with Monica. This was not first-time affair, Bill's immoral activities were well-known in Arkansas for years and should have been no surprise to Hillary. She stood by Bill for political purposes, and I view that as a sign of weakness. A strong leader would have taken a stand and walked out.

jt   April 30th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Obama, the END is near!!!

Pastor Wright, REZKO, Ayers and Hamas all of these are not fully explore and if they are, he will surely crumble...

Hillary is the stronger candidate!!!

Andrew   April 30th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Wow. it's incredible the level of vitrol and hatred that Hilldog supporters have for Obama, and visa versa. I'm pretty sure that the perfect storm has manifested where against all odds and against any conceivable possibility . . . . John McCain will be the next President of the United States. Congrats, Demmies (dummies), this was your election to lose, and you have lost it before it started.

Go HRC   April 30th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

President Hillary Clinton 2009

Patrick   April 30th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Can we trust the Fox news portion of the poll of polls when we know that Fox news is an admittedly partisan news source that favors Clinton only becuase they think Obama has a better chance of beating McCain? I would be interested in seeing the exact questions that Fox news asked and the exact sampling design of their poll. I would also be interested in seeing the poll of polls results broken out separately for Fox poll versus the other two polls. I suspect that the Fox poll shows Clinton and Obama closer than the other two polls (probably due to a strategically biased sampling method by Fox). My comments are unbiased in the sense that I do not know who I will vote for in my May 6 primary (Obama or Clinton). My only bias is that I know Fox to be a biased political machine not a news organization.

jeff   April 30th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Obama is still in the lead so, why worrry...Obama is the man he will prevail.

Rich   April 30th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

Cindy Murphy, Clinton stayed on the Michigan ballot so she could play your situation to her advantage. She agreed you wouldn't count. She is extremely hypocritical on this issue...especially when she claims Obama was somehow "afraid of a revote" or even working against it. The problem is, the demographic who support her are the one less likely to check the facts (I remember in one debate 60% of the people who didn't watch supported Clinton, it was 50-50% for those who only watched new commentary on the debate, and those who actually watched the debate were 60% in favor of Obama.....hmmmmm).

war monger   April 30th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Beware the war-monger in your midst.

Divisive.

Did I say divisive?

We were once a unified party. Then came the great uniter Obama.

AJ   April 30th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Why do people keep talking about "washington" experience like it's the only criteria to be President. Though experience is important, "Judgement "supercedes experience. Bush, Cheney, Rumsfeld, Powell (the only republican I would vote for) all had much "washington" experience, but thier "Judgement" on the Iraq War was wrong. Dr. King was 26 years old when he lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott, which lead to "CHANGE" or the Civil Rights Movement. Dr. King exercised "JUDGEMENT" moreso than experience. Obama exercised "JUDGEMENT" when facing potential political sucide early in his career by speaking against the War, the one Hillary authorize. Not to say Obama has no experience, because his spent time in the Illinois state and US Senate, as a community organizer, as a teacher of Law, etc. But more importantly, he has demostrated great "Judgement" to be President of the US! He has also shown a high-degree of poise while taking negative shots from Hillary, Mccain, Bill, Fox News, Republicans, even his former pastor. That is a crucial trait for a President. We all know Mccain lacks that trait.

Obama 08

Nuetral   April 30th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

D-mo-Crat,
Did Hillary split the party, or did heavy weight Democrats like Ted Kennedy split the party by supporting Obama back when they knew Hillary was highly vying for the role?

J.T.   April 30th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

I believe that if Barack Obama would appeal directly to the youth of America on the decriminalization of Marijuana wether it be medical or recreational, he would win the presidency in a landslide. Marijuana is a widely consumed plant in this nation (not to mention, worldwide). When Washington starts to actually listen to the voices of America, then maybe American citzens will actually get involved in the political process on a more in depth scale. Lets stop the spending of millions of dollars to supress something that grows naturally from this earth. If we stoped wasting money prosecuting people for something that God saw fit to put upon this earth, then we could solve two problems; we could free that money being spent and put it to better causes and make America a more relaxed place. And lets face it, if marijuana was leagalized (decriminalized) the amount of recreational users that would come out of the closet would be staggering!! Americans stopped listening to Washington, when Washington stopped listening to the voices of America. I will be voting in Novemeber for the candidate that ,without strings attached publicly professes to lift the prohibition on Marijuana. The number of youth (under 30) that will follow suit will be recorded setting. It's time to stand up for ourselves.

two faced   April 30th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Will the real Barack Obama please stand up?

Tracy   April 30th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

As he should.

Eleanor Frutos   April 30th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

I love CNN, especially Wolf, Anderson, Larry and Jack Cafferty. Way to go guys!! However I'm very surprised at how much coverage CNN gives daily to Obama. I don't understand why he gets so much "free" time on every program every day and every night. It's really too bad that Joe Biden and a couple of other potential democratic candidates couldn't have had more free time to let us hear their stories. The debates seemed to be slanted way too much to Obama and Clinton. Too much about Obama - please give Hillary equal time. Thanks

Bennie G   April 30th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

We know so little about Obama. Only two years in Congress. He started with oratory and a populist theme. He seems to be just another politician with ambition greater than most. The more I learn about him, the more skeptical I am. I wonder what will be next. I doubt Obama is electable. I was undecided, but now I realize Hillary Clinton is the only Democrat who can retake the White House. She is known and we will not be surprised down the road to November.

AUC   April 30th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

CM in Michigan. Do you have brain freeze? Senator Obama did not sell you, the citizens of Michigan nor the citizens of Flordia down the river,. Michigan has your Democratic Govenor and Florida has their Republican Govenor. What Senator Obama did was to abide by the rules of the Democratic National Convention. But I wouldn't expect you nor Hillary Clinton to dare do anything like "abide and adhere to" the rules that were set when you moved your primary date up. The rules really "do" apply to everyone; even if your name is Clinton.

Get a life and get over it lady!!! And yes, Jesus will intervene in this election process. We as arrogant Americans have forgotten that this is HIS World. We own nothing that HE can't take away or add to whenever HE wants.

Deal with it – Obama 08

INDY PENDENT   April 30th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

I do not see how anyone can blame Wright for Obama's decline.
Obama made the choice to go to Wrights Church.
Obama made the choice to become a very close friend with this man.
Obama made the choice to attend this church and listen to this man for 20+ years.
Obama, your choices are what put you at fault for this.
What other reason was there that kept you attending his Church and listening to his sermons and donating money to his church for 20+ years if you didn't agree on what that man was preaching.
Obama you made a horrible choice 20 years ago that you kept on making for 20 years.
And now you blame this man for your political downfall.
Pulleeaase....
I think the change that Wright wants and preaches is exactly the change you want. That is why you do not give any specifics about the change you are going to bring, because that change is a warped, racist change.
For all you Obama supporters are you seriously still trusting this man.

Tonya   April 30th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

An article a while back stated if Obama was white and his name was Jerry Smith would he have all the votes, I have thought about that alot and I feel like if Jerry was a honest person and he was trying to get people to come together then he would have my vote, my question is if Hillary last name was Smith and not Clinton would she have a chance, I don't think so I ask some of her supporters why do they support her and they say, because she's married to Bill look what he did in the white house so people aren't voting for Hillary they are voting for Bill C his name isn't on the ballots, and why black votes don't matter the media keep saying Obama has to get white votes, so Hillary doesn't have to get black votes to win, I am an African American and I am offended that the media feels like my vote don't matter I voted for Obama anyway Hillary will never get my vote or my family vote

Walt Doering   April 30th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Obama lacks good judgment! What a joke. Both Hillary and McCain voted for the war while Obama took a firm stand, declaring his opposition to it, before they voted for it. Hillary and McCain's votes were truly votes of such poor judgment that today we still have a war in Iraq which will cost us $9 trillion plus with the cost of lives now around 4,000 plus, and casualties at 10,000 plus, and civilian deaths at an infintie number.

That tragic decision by Hillary and McCain to vote for a war, which was unnecessary, pales in comparison to Obama's initial judgement not to throw his former Pastor under the bus until a few days ago when Wright's ego let him seek to derail Obama's candidacy and impugn his character and throw Obama under the bus.

Wake up America as to who has the poor judgement on the big decisions which truly impact the lives of people not only in our country but throughout the world!

reno   April 30th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

if clinton is given the nod it will split the party into
and mccain will get in with no problem

FK Hitlery   April 30th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Hitlery is making the inevitable comeback and will win the nomination and the presidency. It feels as if she is GOD's chosen one to be the next president and that she will fulfill her destiny as GOD's CHOSEN ONE. No matter what McCain and Obama try to do, it is GOD's WORD and WILL that Hitlery becomes president. Nobody has the power to stop the unstoppable and the inevitable. I would rather see Obama win the nomination, but Hillary is THE SUPREME BEING and will be Queen President. This country and the whole world is going to be screwed. She will nuke Iran and then China into OBLIVION and then commit the next Holocaust on both Iranians and Chinese in this country. Iranians and Chinese will no longer exist in this world under her DIVINE rule.

jeff   April 30th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Why would anyone choose the negative lies of Hillary over the new beginnig of Barack? Old Washington (the way of Clinton) does not work. Lets make a positive change.

Fifty year old white college educated Texan for Obama.

Steve   April 30th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

I am an Obama backer, but I admit I am VERY tired of this primary. I don't trust Hillary, McCain is nuts, and Obama is losing ground. I hate what's happening here, but the hope that Obama talks about is fading. It appears that once again, we are going to have politics as usual.

I am all for building a fence. The only thing I disagree with is the "where". We shouldn't build a fence along our southern border. We should build a fence around DC. I am tired of politicians who promise everything and deliver nothing. I am tired of presidents who drag us into a war with the wrong country, killing our kids by the thousands for a political agenda that the country we're "protecting" doesn't care about. I am tired of seeing the erosion of our roads, our health care, and other services, because our president is so focused on an unwinnable war, while his political opponents are focused on raising funds for their (re) elections.

When, I ask, will the government return to "Of the people, by the people, and for the people"?

It's time for a dramatic change. I fear that change is not going to take place.

Kaci   April 30th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Horses to slaughter. You drank the HRC Kool Aid and are primed and ready. Folks "uncomfortable" with Obama weren't going to vote for him anyway. The USA is not a progressive country or culture. No one has "experience" to be president. Leadership, courage, honor. That's what it takes and Obama has shown that, for those ready to get their heads out of sound bites and polls. God bless America, because if you elect HRC, God help us.

jdp   April 30th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

I remained undecided for a long time, but I was leaning toward Senator Obama. Then I started reading about this pastor. His comments greatly concerned me. I couldn't figure out why Senator Obama did not say anything about the the pastor of Trinity church. This man had been saying these things for a long time. It is only after the pastor's comments became too public, that Senator Obama distanced himself from his spiritual leader.
I decided who I would vote for, when I did not hear condemnation for this pastor soon enough. Now it is too late. We need someone who will stand up to hatred not ignore it until it becomes too inconvenient.

America needs to get over political correctness and start doing the right thing. Racial hatred, whether it is coming from a white or a black or any other color, is unacceptable. By the way, white America does not have a monopoly on racism. It comes out of every group.

By the way D-mo-Crat, no one splits the Democratic Party. This is an election where we all get a chance to see the potential presidents over a period of time. That way, we can make an educated vote for the best person.

kyle   April 30th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

instead of your current article title, why does it not read

“In spite of Wright, Obama shows Endurance and Continues Lead” ?

I’ll tell you why.
As FoxNews, the GOP prefer Clinton, so does about every
media outlet such as CNN.

Obama   April 30th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

only because Hillary is lying and everyone is dumb enough to believe her. Its a wonder why the Educated are voting for Obama. She is history its been proven that no matter what she wont win.

Goodbye!

DEMCRATS   April 30th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Obama is just in a crazy mess. He'll figure everything out and he'll be the president! (If he can over-win McCain...)

Clinton just lies! Just look at her fake smile, and her tears dropping from her eyes.

BARACK OBAMA PRESIDENT 2008!!!!!

carlos   April 30th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

if hillary can beat mccain lets go 4 hillary superdelegates

Raphael   April 30th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Oh, well, I am going fishing and hunting in November! What are you doing?
Bitter Voter Who Supports Obama in Virginia

Darlene, NC   April 30th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Why has this not been reported in detail before the American public.....

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)

Ray from Gainesville VA   April 30th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

I'm sorry, why does this poll matter? If Sen Obama wins either IN or NC, who cares what these poll numbers say. He will still lead in delegates, states won and vote count. Spin, spin, spin.

CHRIS   April 30th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

CNN IT'S YOUR BIAS POLL, YOUR NEWS STATION AND YOUR WEBSITE SO YOU DO THE MATH!

gene   April 30th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Nobama can not win now. Maybe when he gets some time in national politics. We can not afford a trainee in the prez office. Hes a nice guy but so is millions of other people. He is making promises he can not keep. We are fed up with lies and misinformation.

CM0008   April 30th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Hillary is a con artist at it's worse and very dirty. She's doing the same thing that Bush did and when he lead the silly Americans to believe he would he make a strong president. I'd definitely vote Republican in the final vote, if she was to win the Primaries. Barack your new slogan should be "don't let the arrogance and ignorance trick the American people AGAIN into believing that Hillary would make a good president.

http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/story?section=news/local&id=6113377

What this story doesn't mention are the ties between WVWV (the callers) and the Clinton campaign. Clinton campaign chief Maggie Williams was on their board. Their executive director Joe Goode was a Clinton pollster. Board member John Podesta was Bill Clinton's chief of staff. People with Clinton ties are the ones trying to confuse North Carolina voters!

ron   April 30th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

He has still got the Popular votes Pledged delegates votes, and the most States. CNN's reporting of news is as fuzzy as Sen. Clinton's math

Go Obama/Edwards 08

ANTI CLINTONS   April 30th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

You poll lovers, polls mean nothing, it's who is standing at the end that is the winner, take your polls and stick it.

Julia   April 30th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Hillary 08' and '12

Jennifer   April 30th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Guess what kids? Back in 2004, John Kerry 's electability numbers were through the roof and we all know how that turned out.

Anonymous   April 30th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Last time I checked, polls change over time. Next week, after the elections, I'm sure the next poll will have the winner of the next two primaries as the lead in all polls thus making the next uber poll even more uber.

who needs a poll   April 30th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

I don't like polls

Who needs a weatherman to tell them which way the wind is blowing?

Bob Dylan said that.

pat   April 30th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

i think obama is no more creditable to be president the rev. wright he won his state sentorial seat in ill. by having all his compatition removed. three canidates now how do you do that . its done by the governor, an we all know hes facing trial in chicago, along with rezco, this man will do anything to be elected. hes just a big crook. an you want to put him an his racies wife in the whitehouse. PLEASE NOOOO.

bob   April 30th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Hillary can't win, its simply mathematically impossible. This is all very destructive for the party. The Democrats always figure out a way to lose.

The Queen is dead, long live McCain   April 30th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

This is what you get when you don't enforce the rules, if the DNC would have just said, "Hillary the rules are the rules and Florida and Michigan DO NOT COUNT!!! PERIOD." This all would be over. BUT NOOO! It would just be too simple to stick to the rules for democrats.

The one thing democrats seem to do well and consistently is snatch DEFEAT from the jaws of VICTORY.

I'm rooting for you Barrack, but watch out Hillary might cry.

Jonesey   April 30th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

All the people on this board who are condemning Obama for Rev. Wright's beliefs are losers. What about McCain positioning himself with the Christian right... who are the biggest hate advocates in the nation? Stick to the real issues people.

Boston for OBAMA   April 30th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Clinton will not win without the black vote. Many have been turned off by her and former president Clinton during this election. Voters who were for Clinton all along switched to Obama.

She can't win..............If Obama is not the nominee get ready for McCain.

It will rain for McCain

Hippyscooter   April 30th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Oh you fools! This is just a sign that people are swallowing Hillary's BS attacks! Are we really fooled by political attacks? I can't believe people are starting to "question" Obama's electability. He is still the same perfect storm of a candidate he was 3 months ago, he's just been beat to death by both sides of the aisle and the media! I'd love to see any other candidate take the beating he has, and look this good. These attacks are just attacks to try to gain political ground. Neither Hillary nor McCain has any room to be throwing dirt at Obama. He was the best candidate then, and he is the best candidate now. If Hillary's slandering fools the nation out the person with real solutions and real change, shame on her, and shame on us for swallowing it, and not finding things out for ourselves. And by the way, Hillary people, stop trying to say you have the popular vote, because you don't. You make can't make Florida or Michigan count as they were, it was not a fair election. Obama did not campain in either, and only had his name on the ballot in one! Stop trying to say that those states are Hillary's. It makes you sound uninformed.

As long as

du   April 30th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

it will be a big disaster if he won, america, wake up!!!

Jim   April 30th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Who am I?
I am a man of color, who was born in American to American parents of color. My spoken language is American. I never learned to speak the “Kings English.” Since the American language is a derivative of an amalgamation of many languages from all over the known world; to say as an American, I am an English speaking person is only partially true. To say that I speak American is a truer statement. For those of us born in America with American speaking parents as a rule, speak American, all others become Americanized or continue to speak their own languages. I believe that every person living in American should be able to speak American or should learn to speak American. I believe that good communication is difficult enough when we all speak the same language. I believe a common language is imperative for us to maintain a strong and united America.

I believe that those who attempt to steal and enjoy the privileges of being an American citizen without going through the legal process of becoming an American, weaken the very foundation and strength of America.
I believe that those who are responsible for enforcing the legal citizenship process of our country, and do not; should be considered equal to those who are called terrorist and they aid in destroying the American way of life.
I am proud to be an American. I believe we have one of the best countries if not “the best country in the world.” My heart became very heavy and I was sad to see in the media certain “so called responsible men and women” attempting to manipulate and mock our voting election process, by encouraging others to vote, not in good faith, but just as a means of distraction in order to attempt to sway voters in favor of a candidate that they believe their party can defeat in the general election. I believe this is one of the most “EGREGIOUSE” acts that an American citizen can perform, and I believe that anyone who has and does engage in such acts of distraction, are not true Americans. I believe they despise every orderly process which is the hallmark of the American way. I also believe that anyone who winks at what they are doing and call it just “political fun” are not “TRUE OR HONEST” American citizens, nor do they care about the general welfare of our country. I believe they are the “REAL TERRORIST” of the American way of life. I believe the only way that America can, or ever will be destroyed (God Forbid); will come from within, caused, by such “SO CALLED CITIZENS” that I have just mentioned.

Jim

California Girl   April 30th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

This is an indication that the American people know who they can trust to do the right thing for our country. Obama is a good man, but he's not ready to take on such a job.

Hillary 08

Pat in Cali   April 30th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Some of you are so full of hatred. You are the one who voted for a second Bush term. You elected the worst president of all time a second time. The War in Iraq is about the oil business (him and Cheney's business).

Now you want somebody to lie to you (dodging bullets in Bosnia). You want somebody who can't think of original ideas. She latched onto the gas tax after McCain suggested it. Copy cats never think it through. A tax cut that's bad for America, but sounds good to you people who are desperate for 18.4 cents. See where Bush has gotten you.

You guys deserve McCain or Hillary. You deserve not to be able to afford a tank of gas or to own your own home. You will be happy when America is reduced to a third world nation and begging China to borrow more money.

milli vanilli   April 30th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

If American light people were not so racist, Obama a half light man would not be slipping in the polls. Light people were looking for an excuse, other than skin color to not vote for this man.

You can be a dam lier, and a fornicater, but as long as you are so called white, which no human is, this country does not feel comfortable with non-light leaders.

You can tell this is the case because Obama has not expanded his lead in the polls. That is only in part because Obama is not pure light-skinned. God bless Obama 08.

John Smith   April 30th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

People are so stupid.

Bill did not fix the economy of this country in the 90's.

For those with bird brains, have you forgotten:

1. The INTERNET outbreak and flood of income?
2. The sound economic packet from the Republicans in teh Senate and House (which Bill lost during his tenure) who forced Bill to raise taxes?
3. The sound economic plan of people who are now supporting Obama, like Rice and Richardson?

Hillary or Bill had NOTHING to do with teh economy of the 90's; only the "conditions" that were present. The Clintons were impeached, and stole from the White House our previous treasures. Bumb! Bumb!! people are dumb!!!

Indiana Joe   April 30th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Obama is finished. He did it to himself. He lied when he spoke in Philadelphia about his 20 year relationship with the Irreverand Wirght. Now he has to publicly condemn the same statements that earlier in Philadelphia he said were taken out of context. Yesterday, there was suddenly no context issue. Obama was simply accused by his 20 year Pastor of lieing about his relationship with the Chicago Church. The Pastor obviously did not think Obama was telling the truth and said so. He said Obama was just a politician saying what he needed to say to get votes. So much for truthfulness out of Obama.

Nope   April 30th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Ahhh....the poor Obamaniacs are in a hissy. Wahhhhhh.......

Bye-bye...

Charlotte   April 30th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

He may think he has put Rev. Wright to bed, but there is a monster in his closet. Quit blaming everone else for your poor judgement?

Sylvia   April 30th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

YEA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nichelle   April 30th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Why do you all keep looking over what Hillary has done? She said that Obama should have left his church...I say, she should have left her husband. Hillary was for the war...now she's against it. Indecisive. She said there was sniper fire...there wasn't. Indecisive or just a flat out liar. Howcome these things can come from her own mouth and she not be 'crucified' for it? But on the other hand, Obama's pastor can say things and Obama's taking the blame? You all are twisted! At first Hillary wouldn't comment on what Obama's pastor was saying but just as soon as she lied, she opened her big mouth against Obama to take the attention off of her own lie. Hillary is power hungry and she will do any say anything to play everyone's heart strings just so she can have the power. Think people! Please!

Evelyn   April 30th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

There is one thing that I will never understand about politics, and that is WHY are we so quick to condemn Obama for something that someone else said about him, and yet when something negative is said about Clinton, we seem to "let it go by". For instance, her own husband said that she is 60 years old and forgets things, late at night when she hasn't had enough sleep. How could this country even think of putting her in the White House? What is going to happen if she happens to answer that red phone @ 3:00 am and sends the military to the wrong country?????? We need someone younger in that office who can think and act with today's young people, and get started on healing this country for our children and grandchildren. And that old woman is not the person. By the way I am 68 years old and have more wits about me that she does.

mj   April 30th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

After the last few weeks of information. I wanted to stop reading about politics. I was very tired of it.

I want to vote for the next president based on facts. However I have a BIG problem when I just read negative news from one candidate and not the other (s).

If I read just the facts, the one with more negative information is the one that I may vote.

But CNN is not helping to have a fair statement of news. It is like you want one candidate or seems "pro Clinton".

Do we all want a better place to live, for our kids? Why then spread more news about what someone else said, someone that is not even a candidate, who cares about it? (except the media). Our country needs to stand up to the global community as a number one nation in the world, create jobs, better life, be the dream country for generations to come. We need people with new ideas with strong skills to make everybody looking at one goal. Politics are not going to change but WE should be able to do something for the future generations to make their lives better. Let's put our 2cents to change the world. Is this fair?

Neil K, Lake Forest CA   April 30th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

"Polls! Polls! Polls! Nobody does more polls than us! We have the poll of polls here! We tell you what everyone thought two days ago!"

This is April 30th. It's a long way to go until November.

Meindert   April 30th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Can anyone tell why the democrats are doing this to themselves? Isn't it time too say that you can't choose and they need to go both....

Greetings from Amsterdam.. (btw I say Obama..)

CJ   April 30th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

The illiteracy of people blogging on this site is appalling! Education needs to really become a bigger focus in the election to come.

Cowboy Jack   April 30th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Sen. Obama: please drop out of the race for the good of the party!

C. J.   April 30th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Senator Obama the only one worth voting for.

Valerie Moss   April 30th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

It's becoming more and more clear that Obama is just another politician who is good at giving speeches. Remember, he voted "present" over 100 times, not a man of action or conviction.

Cowboy Jack   April 30th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

OH BARRY!

I thought you were the Teflon Obom..... Jack Cafferty must not be a happy camper

Harvey, Tampa, FL   April 30th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

...and we'd rather have Hillary and her baggage over this? Be careful what you wish for Dems....

Jaya Venugopal   April 30th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

It makes me wonder why it took so long for Obama to denounce his so called 'Spiritual' mentor! All along Obama has been listening to the fiery inspirational sermons of Rev.Wright & never found them objectionable & now-–a new wisdom has dawned on him! Can anyone depend on such a rperson to lead the country?

Different Mike   April 30th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

The interesting thing about Pledged and superdelegates is that their support is not guaranteed. All of you spouting about Obama leading in pledged delegates just remember when that fire spreads a little bigger the rats (delegates) will abandon ship.

McCain 09 (the only one without a controversy)

David   April 30th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Obama is done.

He and his supporters must realize that he will never become President of this United States, the most powerful Country on Earth.

The Democratic Party is likely allow themselves to be held hostage, frightened, bullied and threatened by his supporters and end up awardinig him Party's nomination, but he will lose badly in November '08

He promises to bring people together but he cannot find ways to reconcile and make peace with his Pastor, a man he has known for 20 years.

In the end when the chips were down, he showed that he is just another inexperienced, dishonest Politician from Chicago.

Mike in Scranton, PA   April 30th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Clinton is the stronger of the two candidates. This race has always been much closer than the media and the Obama camp have wanted to acknowledge. The truth of the matter is that the more Obama is vetted, his numbers begin to decline. This is likely true of any candidate. The difference is, as Clinton has been saying for months, there is a ton of information out there about her that has been rehashed over and over. The vetting process for Obama should have begun a long time ago rather than just a few weeks ago. Had that happened, this race would have been locked up and Hillary Clinton the Democratic nominee. Hillary cannot be blamed for the lack of vetting of Obama. Any claims to the contrary are beyond ridiculuous.

Go Hillary!

Barbara-California   April 30th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

All the people who back Hillary should know that she is the biggest "CARP" in history; that she will eat her children in her quest to the White House....she is the worst candidate, the lowest of character of anyone ever to run for the White House ever!

Read this.....and weep......stupid people!

Chapel Hill NC   April 30th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Obama losing ground. Well CNN must be partying like there's no tomorrow. That's what your wall-to-wall Wright coverage is intended to do, isn't it?

Debbie   April 30th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Obama isn't losing ground, you all are just shuffling the polls to make it look like he is losing ground. I expected you all to do this. Folks are not crazy, we know what you do. However, he is stll leading in delegates, most states, raw vote, etc. Think about that! We are!

Tjaye   April 30th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

He is like the brother and she is the sister....SHE gets to hit him and folks will say she is tough because she stands up to a boy, but the MINUTE he hits her back, HE is in trouble for hitting a girl. And she has and will cry "the boys are beating up on me".

Also, if Obama gets in the dirt with her, he will be dubbed the angry Black man who is beating up on a white woman.

CHANGE   April 30th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

A FOX poll? PLEASE!!

FAUX News. FAUX Poll.

Independent   April 30th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Just note that the dysfunctional Clintons are also unelectable ... do you really think American wants Bill back in the White House?

Watch   April 30th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

If Obama loses the nomination, you will never be able to have Black friends again! Mark my words, The Clintons will set America back 400 years there will be chaos among blacks with whites! I'm Just being real, its gonna be a sad day if that happens...to be continued.

Obama The Loser   April 30th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

FINALLY, FINALLY, FINALLY!!!!!!!!!!! People are starting to wise up, they are starting to use their brains and are realizing that Barak Obama is not Presidential material. It was inevitable that this was going to happen, despite the fact that the press shelters him like a fragile child, and his campaign plays the race card like a finely tuned violin. Sooner or later, the majority of Americans were going to find out about his racially divisive past, his lies about being a "different kind of politician", his hypocrisy, and the emptiness of his rhetoric. Better sooner than later while we still have the ability to choose Hillary Clinton as our Nominee to beat John McCain in the General Election.

BARAK OBAMA DIVIDES, RATHER THAN UNITES, AND HE HAS NO CHANCE OF BEATING JOHN MCCAIN IN NOVEMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He has no experience. We know very little about him, and what we do know is EXTREMELY DISTURBING: Bill Ayers, Rev. Write, an anti-American WIFE, a WEAK SENATE RECORD, and LIES ABOUT INTRODUCING LEGISLATION. The list can go on and on........

The last thing this country needs is an under-qualified, hypocritical, cowardly, weak, racially divisive, terrorist-sympathetic HACK as our President. Thank God the truth is coming out!!!! His numbers will continue to dwindle as we learn more about him. He should do what is right for the party and the country–DROP OUT OF THE RACE.

I hope all of you blind, OBAMA BUFFOONS can find the DECENCY to do what is right for our great Country. Admit you are wrong and get behind Hillary Clinton.

JJ   April 30th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

CNN has been pro Obama for the last year. You can't accuse them now of being pro Clinton but they have to report the facts and the fact is Obama is imploding and Clinton is headed to the finish line.

and Oh yes I know my comment is awaiting moderation. GEEEEZ when does this crap stop,

steve gifford   April 30th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

When you don't salute the flag- how can you salute the soliders you represent as commander in chief-

and now we see his mentor and his true colors–

The guy is a Muslim- terrorist- who has bull sh@tted us all into thinking that he is for a good cause-

Think again America- We freed the slaves once-

I think we live in an equal world- I think the black community is more advantaged than the whites- and they are still crying all the time-

Times havent changed- except the white man is the minority ! And elect a muslim president and see the whole nation come tumbling down!

How long did a radio operator last in vietnam- once he got off the helo–

Answer- About 10 minutes

How long would Obama last president-

Answer- About 10 minutes-

Let us be honest!

Guy   April 30th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Have all of you Hillary fans forgotten that what goes around comes around. Today Obama is the big story, believe me, tomorrow it will be Hillary's turn. Who knows what skeletons are left to fall out of hers and Bills separate closets.

BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU WISH FOR!!!

Karlo Hernandez   April 30th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

Drop out Obama!

Drop out!!

TonyNJ   April 30th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

If Mr. Obama waited just a few more years, with experience comes knowledge. The great rule of knowledge is knowing who your friends are when the going gets tough. Unfortunately, Mr. Obama has learned that lesson, like the Ides of March but in April. This stunt is the last thing a person of Faith would expect from his minister. No reason for joy or pun as it is a sad experience for all people of Faith.

Tjaye   April 30th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

I have never been polled on any of these and don't know anyone who has. Is there anyone here who has been polled? Who are they asking?

And Cindy Murphy...grow up and learn to read and think on your own. MI officials were warned by the DNC to not move up their primary or they would not count their delegates. Obama had NOTHING to do with it. He and Edwards pulled their names off the ballot to show solidarity with the party, because they AND SEN. CLINTON agreed to go by the rules. Sen. Clinton is on record with agreeing with the decision and the ONLY time she changed her position was when she found herself behind and needed the votes. She had NO PROBLEM with disenfranchising MI and FL when she believed she was the shoe in Democrat nominee. She only cares now, because she needs them. She was happy to "abandon" MI and FL – she is using them now because she can't come close to winning without them. You should be insulted that she would play MI & FL. READ!!! Get the real details. Stop being so gullible. Even if you vote for Hillary, at least know the honest truth and then just say you are willing to vote for her anyway. You don't need an excuse – vote for whomever you want. Just be honest and know what and why you are voting for that person.

Obama O-8!

CJ   April 30th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

funny how polls only matter when they favor your candidate of choice. stop blaming the news networks and face the fact that obama has finally been called on the carpet to put up, or shut up. he's frankly done neither.

Tex   April 30th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

About Time!!!!!

CNN start reporting the real news!!!!!! It a shame that FOX News have to come out and get the facts out on Obama (Wright, Rezko, San Fran terrorist freaks, Michelle comments)...... All those people that claim CNN being against Obama from the start? Stop kidding yourself!!!! CNN have been for OBAMA camp since the begin of the political race and that why we are now hearing about all the ties that Obama have? If CNN done their job like there suppose to this would been old news for Obama!!!!!! There is no way I can vote for somebody that have been parts of so many organzations that hate America so much!!!! No wonder Michelle finally to be proud of American..... when she sit in a church for 20 years that preach hate, some of it have to rub of on her!!!!!! Then not just a preacher, but you have a crazy San Fran terrorist, just another group that Obama have been part of that hate America.... He just don't have hate Americans? he tried to killed Americans!!!!!! Obama say he not part of it, but he have no problems taking their money? Same with Wright and Rezco........ Sorry I be one of many Dems that be switching parties if Obama win.......

GO Hillary 08

susie   April 30th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

He threw his "uncle" Wright under the bus, will he throw his wife, Michelle under the bus too? She made some bad remarks about America, look at her thesis, she is the same as Wright, only a different flavor. Obama is a flip-flop.

Caly   April 30th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

So what did the Clintons promise you CNN ?

sazzylady in Indiana   April 30th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

voice of europe:
Until you become an American , stay out of our elections .
We have elected Presidents for a long time without checking with you first.
What makes you so great anyway , You elected HITLER

D.Kimbro OHIO   April 30th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

I don't understand the motives of CNN. It is obvoius that you are truly the Clinton News Network. Some of these stories are just ridiculous. It is amazing you focus on this now when none of you gave him a chance in the beginning. How is that over by Super tuesday working out. So now every primary tuesday has become super tuesday. PATHETIC!!! This will probably not make the post either, but it should.

lostin ohio   April 30th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

you hiil dems are so stupid. do you even do any research if you take the 18 cent who, will repair the bridges and road this money is taking for. on a full tank of gas it will only save you 3 bucks give me a break. and buy the way why dont they try to make it permanent. what a big fat jokeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.

pakuna   April 30th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Obama is filing suit on Hilly's campaign for something HE did Several weeks ago, when his campaign used the group in its own fund raising appeals, sending supporters a plea for donations that pointed to actions by “Swift Boat-style groups and smear campaigns.”
The audacity of his hope is no body noticing the lies and deceit he has been bombarding on the public.

Mos   April 30th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Yes. She. Will!

Hill in '08!

tb4obama08   April 30th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

THE PEOPLE ARE CRAZY. YOU GUYS ARE LETTING THE MEDIA AND Corporate AMERICA BLURR YOUR VISION. IF MACCAIN OR HILARY WIN THIS ELECTION, THIS COUNTRY WILL NOT BE IN A SLOW DOWN AS YOUR PRES. BUSH SAYS, IT WILL BE IN A STOP.. SO GOOK LUCK TO YOU ALL

Nick Mann   April 30th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Funny all the Fox bashing and they are one of the only networks that have treated all the candidates fairly. Hillary gets bashed by MSNBC. If you don't think that Rev. Wright has hurt Obama, then you are drinking the left wing wacky Koolaid.

Sharon   April 30th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

OK, Chris, seems you are not able to read....so I will spell it out for you......CLINTON IS A VILLAGE IN MID-UPSTATE NY!!!!!!!!! That is where the pastor story is from.......You really are a FOOL!!!!!

Matt from L.A.   April 30th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Cindy Murphy - Sen. Obama would love to have been on the ballot in MI. But the MI primary was in violation of DNC rules, and he merely honored those rules. Sen. Clinton remained on the ballot, but she did sign off on the primary being invalid and the votes not counting. She only changed her tune later when she saw how close the race was. I understand your feelings in these hard times, but Obama did not abandon MI. You have a right to be angry (I would be too!), but I think you should be angry at the MI election commission for holding the primary earlier than DNC rules allowed, rather than being angry at Sen. Obama or the DNC. If MI had held it's primary at the proper time, the votes would have been counted, with all eligible candidates on the ballot.

Persio, NY   April 30th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Your messiah attitude and the looking down at regular people that doesn't vote for you or doesn't share your views have dissipated. Too bad it took a scandal like the Rev Wright fiasco to bring you more down to earth. In my opinion this is "TOO LITTLE TOO LATE OBAMA" When i compared what you said in your now famous race speech and what you have been saying for the last few days, and believe me we all notice that you keep changing your tune everyday, it all sounds phony. Judgment and Honesty are two important things in a candidate. The bottom line is that no politician is honest enough. When someone like Obama comes out preaching to voters of a honest, new politics, positive campaign, it's sickening to see how he tries to deceive the voters into voting for him, when he's just like every other politician.

Jason from Colorado   April 30th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

We're considering FOX an actual source on accurate polling information? I wouldn't trust FOX if they said the sky was blue, let alone trust them on a political poll.

Teresa of Newport Bch   April 30th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Ms. Murphy you just don't feel comfortable with yourself. Clinton: Evil is, what Evil does. Thats what Clinton is all about. It's about her pride now, nothing else. She lost this race back in February. No matter what she does the math speaks for itself. The more Superdelegates endorse Obama the higher his delegate count goes. I can feel the change happenning already. Clinton supporters are shaking in their boots...Indiana and N. Carolina will back Obama up...She doesn't have a chance. Go away Clintons no more Billary/Lewinsky drama.
No more Bush/McCain drama.

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Chris in Va.   April 30th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

If the Peter Paul vs. Clinton scandal was reported Hillary would be through. How about it CNN?...........(crickets)..........

V in CA   April 30th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

And his slide will continue. The American people cannot be bamboozled for too long...

Sen. Clinton is far and away the best candidate.

Mark   April 30th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Maybe he could make a comeback if he throws Michelle under the bus along with Wright and his grandmother!

stay nice   April 30th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Hillary supporters... stay nice.
Keep to the issues.
Do not get suckered into talking trash, going nasty, being vulgar and viscious, by all the Obama posters who constantly bait us.

They post illiterate garbage- and then call US ignorant and uneducated.

So what? We know who are the hypocritical boasting liars in this campaign pretending to be BETTER than they actually are. They are just following the example of Obama.

Nathan   April 30th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Am I allowed to say "Americans will get the leader they deserve?" As a Canadian, it totally astounds me that Americans are willing to consider turning to McCain in preference to either Clinton or Obama.

What I see, as a Canadian, is the "fear card" being the major factor in electoral decisions ever since 911. Clinton will beat Obama because she is willing to show bin Laden in her advertising and remind Americans how afraid they should be. But McCain will beat Clinton in any election because he will be more able to scare American citizens.

That's my view from Canada

Jamaal Kansas   April 30th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

well unfortunatly the nomination is not decied by polls it is by delagates or have the media and Hillary Clinton changed the goal post again

outsider   April 30th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

I am not surprised this is a piece from Alexander Mooney. Before I finished the story, your name already came to my mind.

How about having your title "Obama is leading in polls" or "Obama is still leading in polls"?

Do you know what fair and truthful?

Bridget   April 30th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

It took Obama 20 years to come to the decision he had bad judgement on his Pastor. He's not the President I want answering the phone at 3 AM.

Carrie   April 30th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Two good candidates for the Dems, I'd support either one, but I'm hoping Obama wins, because he has a better chance of uniting this nation and bringing about change.

Obama is a once in a generation leader!

Jedi Knight 08   April 30th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Hillary will not stop until she destroys the Democratic Party. She does not care about damaging the Democrats' chances of winning come November because it is all about her. Either she is the nominee or else. Hillary is no better than Karl Rove; she has taken good notes from the Republican playbook.

SENATOR OBAMA, DITCH THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND RUN AS AN INDEPENDENT. HOWARD DEAN IS USELESS AND HAS FAILED THE PARTY AS A LEADER. DOWN WITH THE DNC. LET'S START A PARTY FOR THE AVERAGE AMERICAN, NO MORE RICH PRICKS IN THE WHITEHOUSE.

Tangie   April 30th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

WHO IN THE HELL CARES ABOUT FOX POLLS?

Vince - Phoenix   April 30th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Wright is like a bad case of food poisoning..... always seeping out and coming up at the wrong times!!!

DEX   April 30th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

You know what, here goes another $100.00 for the Obama/American
campaign.

Indiana Voter   April 30th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

OBAMA WILL LOSE! I live in Indiana and Hillary has a huge base here – she's just popular here!

Caly   April 30th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Is this not the same story we had yesterday.

GO Obama

oliver howard   April 30th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

The good Rev. Wright have hurt not only Obama, but has really hurt the democratic party. If Hillary gets the nomination, most African Americans will not vote for her, since we believe she and others who think like her and Bill, do not want to see an African American in the White house, has perpetuate the lies and false information about Obama.

Let's face it, Rev. Wright's statements were timed to destroy any chance that Obama had for capturing the nomination, of course it is my belief that this country will never elect a Black person to the highest office now or at any time in the future.

The man is head and shoulders over any of the candidates, and certainly above that of the president. In addition, your news media, (CNN) has made it abundantly clear that your reporting and commentary has been slanted to Mcain, a man who has very little intelligence, and uses the flag and service experience to run for President. You get the government you deserve.
I dare you to publish this.

California Voter   April 30th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

It's taken a long time for the media (thanks to FOX news) to give us a better look at the character and core values of Obama. In addition, it is clear that Clinton has a better chance of beating the Republicans in November with her wins in the big and swing states. She is on an upswing and Obama is beginning to show some wear and tear. Clinton is tough and during these tough times that's what we need.

GO HILLARY 08

Tha Fixxx   April 30th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

I know who is getting my vote for president. Rev. Wright
The reason I am voting because if you listen to the media he is one running and not Obama. Oh I get it! They have to tie Obama to the Rev. because that is the only way to find something on Obama.

Well what about clinton and her record. HMMMM!!!!! she lied about Bosinia, no gun fire there. My bad she miss spoke. Hell no she lied just like her husband did. "I did not have sexual relations with that woman". remember that. That was billy clinton lieing about monica.
One thing we know is that the house they live in be it the white house where they lived when billy lied or in new york where they live and she lied. they know how to lie and they do it without sean hannity and dope head russy limbaugh saying anything about it.

Chris from IL   April 30th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Come on now CNN, are you really quoting Fox News Polls? Seriously? Fox News is one big GOP commercial.

Audrey   April 30th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Nobody is reporting on Hillary's pastor like they are Obama's. Her pastors charged with abuse in the church. and they are not saying anything about her going to court after we nominate a candidate.

Sherri   April 30th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Michigan and Florida broke rules that were established 2 full years before the election. Senator Clinton and Senator Obama agreed to abide by those rules, now Clinton and her supporters flip flop when it is in her interest. This is sad commentary on her judgment. Voters in MI and FL have a beef with their state party, not either one of the candidates. You don't change the rules mid stream.

My support is strongly with Senator Obama. I will not forget Hillary's lies about Bosnia. She insulted every soldier in uniform when she pretended to have been under fire. Why is this so easily swept away? It is not something a commander in chief would ever, ever do.

Vince - Phoenix   April 30th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

i would LOVE to see how all of you casting stones would hold up under withering scrutiny for everybody you have ever known your YOUR lives...

sorry....

that thinking is WAYYY too enlightened for THIS crowd....

jenny s   April 30th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

If the media would stop pounching on this whole Rev Wright issue and focus on where everyone stands on issues, Obama would not be "losing ground" as you say. I can't believe the Hilary supporters actually think she will unite the party. If she wins the nomination, I'm staying home on voting day. We have had enough Clinton's and Bush's in the white house – are Jeb and Chelsea going to be the next to put there names on the ticket! Enough with the same ole' politicians already – this country needs a fresh perspective and Obama needs to be our president.

What happen to CNN being fair and balanced – I think Hilary has done a lot lately that deseves some air time-bring her issues to the forefront and guess who would be losing ground. You actually think because she was first lady that constitutes "experience". Please, if it does then she would not have voted for the war.

OBAMA 08'

MEG   April 30th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

The stir about Rev. Wright is only the beginning of the trouble that Obama will be in in the near future. The Republicans have so many things they are trying to keep secret until he (may get) the nomination, then look out. They believe that the Republicans can beat Obama, so they are going to vote for him in the primaries and then, of course, vote for McCain in the General election. This really should be against all election laws, in every state in America. If you are truly a Republican you vote, Republican, and it you are Democrat, you vote Democratic in both elections. I wonder if those states have local or state elections and the same time? If so, I do believe those that are running for a local or state office will truly be very disappointed, and will be able to tell it by the votes they do not get. So maybe you should give this a serious thought!

sheeesh   April 30th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Democrats! keep throwing around this poison and you will only accomplish electing mccain to the white house. Hillary is not pure as the driven snow....but then neither is Obama. They both happen to be politicians, which means the are lawyers. Need I say more? Stop making the democratic race about your own small minded crap. Who really cares which one is elected! What we need is a Democrat for president! Please don't loose sight of what really matters among all of the media induced hysteria. Lets try to keep from destroying the progress that the democratic party has FINALLY made. Why do we always destroy our party from the inside?

Glenn   April 30th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Only 295 delegates away from the nomination for Obama.

For the fat lady, time is ticking away....tick..tock...tick...tock!

pia   April 30th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Go Hillery ......... we need you to fight for us in the White House ......

DEX   April 30th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Obama is not Pastor Wrong get through your thick calcified skulls.

Guess what American People we sat under the leadership of GEORGE W BUSH for 6 plus years, What does that make US.

Judiin NJ   April 30th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

This over 60 white woman will NEVER vote for Hillary. She has shown herself to be really disappointing. I was a real, real Clinton supporter and was a Bill Clinton apologist for 16 years! Hillary has done what nobody else was able to do for 16 years: turn me against both Clintons!
I will not vote for John McCain (why should I, he and Hillary are the same), I will either just vote down the ballot or vote for Bob Barr, Liberian.

samy   April 30th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Obama, we have confidence in you. HRC and Mccain are thw last thing we need for this country. I am on my way from San Francisco to Indiana to help convince voters to vote for Obama.

Go Obama

Question   April 30th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

"There is no margin of error on the poll of polls."

What does that mean? It has a margin of error of zero, or you didn't bother to calculate the margin of error?

jenny s   April 30th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

If the media would stop pounching on this whole Rev Wright issue and focus on where everyone stands on issues, Obama would not be "losing ground" as you say. I can't believe the Hilary supports actually think she will unite the party. If she wins the nomination, I'm staying home on voting day. We have had enough Clinton's and Bush's in the white house – are Jeb and Chelsea going to be the next to put there names on the ticket! Enough with the same ole' politicians already – this country needs a fresh perspective and Obama needs to be our president.

What happen to CNN being fair and balanced – I think Hilary has done a lot lately that deseves some air time-bring her issues to the forefront and guess who would be losing ground. You actually think because she was first lady that constitues "experience". Please, if it does then she would not have voted for the war.

OBAMA 08'

Julia   April 30th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

He's losing is because Mr. Obama as a candidate, he wants to use race, and not benefit the Democratic party or the Country. This is irresponsible behavior. he's black resentment and he's white guilt Plus no Experience.

Frank   April 30th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

I'm from the UK currently studying in the U.S and I have to say I'm amazed at the negativity surrounding Obama. Every word he says is jumped on by the media or by the Clinton campaign in a completely unfair manner, even when he has no control over it i.e Reverend Wright. It amazes me that Clinton can have the most negative campaign I have ever seen, which damages her opponent as well as the party, and still people want to vote for her. If Obama had said he had landed in Bosnia under sniper fire, only to be found out he was lying, both the Clinton campaign and the media would have a field day!!! She seems to get away with anything where as Obama is hounded left right and centre. I give her credit for not giving up but her tactics are shameful. I really hope the remaining voters back Obama so he can challenge McCain to be the next president.

pia   April 30th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Go Hillery ......... we need a Rocky Balboa – to fight for us in the White House

lol   April 30th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

americans are seeing obama for what he is, a typical politician, who lies. for a harvard grad to say he had no idea for 20 years, that rev. wright was a hate monger, is an insult to americans. the liberal media can spin this any way they want, but small town america isn't buying the spin, the polls are reflective of that.

Paul   April 30th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

I have yet to meet a person in real life who thinks this Rev. Wright stuff actually matters. On the Internet, where people are throwing whatever they can against the wall for their preferred candidate, yes. Walking around, no. Most likely because the "argument" can't be made with a straight face. Can we talk about important things please? No, that doesn't mean flag pins.

Tha Fixxx   April 30th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

I know who is getting my vote for president. Rev. Wright
The reason I am voting because if you listen to the media he is one running and not Obama. Oh I get it! They have to tie Obama to the Rev. because that is the only way to find something on Obama.

The new flavor   April 30th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Ever notice how right before a vote takes place something negative happens to Obama?

Iowa – Clinton paints him as the architect of NAFTA
PA – BitterGate
IN/NC – PastorGate

I pity the fools who are looking at this stuff and not the real issues. Much like with GW...those gay marriages aren't really affecting our live at all now are they?

Douala   April 30th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

"...Obama loses ground..." So what? ... and So what?!!!!!!! ...

besides where is Caferty? Hein?!!

Go Obama 2008.

crazy4obama   April 30th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

All these clinton supporters are starting to sound like broken records... Wright this, liar that, rezko... The youth choose Obama! Get over it! It doesn't matter what you say about him or what kind of president you think he'll be. Your time in this country is not as important as ours. We are tomorrow, you are yesterday. We dictate the future, not you!

Let's be honest... "Clinging to Guns and Religion" You know what he meant and I know what he meant... This means YOU not voting Obama is because of race. We never had your vote anyway.

Go away racist and take your punch drunk candidate with you. She's only still here because she doesn't know the knockout punch was delivered months ago...

example 5,999   April 30th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Another example of the articulate posts of the informed and highly educated Obama supporters:

Basquale April 30th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Bla Bla Bla Bla Bla Bla Bla Bla Bla. Here she's again after Obama adressed what he had to say. I have never seen such a coruptive woman in my entire life!

santana   April 30th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

AGAIN I AM TIRED OF FOX FIXED NEWS THEY ARE HATING ON OBAMA FOR NO REASON NBC AND CNN NEED TO GET ON FOX FIXED NEWS!

Lee   April 30th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

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The American people is finally waking up.

Obama is finished.

paranyu   April 30th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

CNN, FOX NEWS, MSNBC

ITS A KNOWN FACT THAT THE MEDIA SHAPES PUBLIC OPINION

YOU CNN ARE THE ONES WHO DETERMINE THESE POLLS, YOU AND FOX NEWS UTILIZE THEM TO MEASURE THE EFFECTIVENESS OF YOUR BIASED JOURNALISM. OBAMA ISN'T SLIPPING BECAUSE PEOPLE THINK CLINTON OR MCCAIN ARE BETTER, NOR IS HE SLIPPING BECAUSE PEOPLE THINK HE IS A BAD PERSON, HE IS SLIPPING BECAUSE THESE POLLS HAVE COMBINED THE RIDICULOUSNESS OF REV. WRIGHT'S SPEECH TO A VOTE FOR A OBAMA. YOU HAVE SUCCESSFULLY MELDED THE TWO TOGETHER WHEN YOU KNOW THAT THESE MEN ARE VERY DIFFERENT KINDS OF PEOPLE.

Karin   April 30th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Stop saying that Hillary has the popular vote in Michigan and Florida!!! First off having her name on either of the ballots for those primary does not make her the actual winner. It makes her a winner by default and if I were her I would stop talking like she won those states...because she didn't. She SHOULD have removed her name LIKE SHE SAID SHE WOULD! Oh, I guess that makes her a liar too!!!
But all of you Hillary supports just keep on talking...blah,blah,blah.

Janel, St. Paul, MN   April 30th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Americans–and the world–will be the big losers should Clinton somehow steal the nomination from Obama and run against McCain.

We'll have no choice for change and no new vision. We will have taken ten big steps backwards.

How sad!

KC Major   April 30th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

I've read quite a few of the responces on here, and the one thing that stands out the most is the Hillary supporters seem angry. I mean I believe Hillary is a fair choice for President, but she has been caught in a few clear lies. I'm tired of haveing a President who feels It's ok to lie to me for whatever reason. I perfer the truth no matter how bad the news may be. I want an adult who realizes I'm a adult. I don't want spin I'm tired of It. I also don't want someone who changes the rules to suit there purpose and that is what Hillary is trying to do.

DEX   April 30th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

My fellow Americans lets not loose focus, did you all really think that the old political machine would not fight back against the American People when we would try to reclaim our democracy. Really think for a moment, these allegations against Obama are non-sense. Never in my entire life have I seen a candidate that is so real. If we screw up and let the media (old political elitist) continue to distort our consciousness we will be worst off then ever before.

Most of us are fed up with the elitist political machine that has ruled our lives with their promises and lies. For God's sake Hillary point blink lied to our faces just like her husband, this speaks to the essence of their characters. But yet, their supports still act as if they are royalty. She then went on national TV and joked about it. This month over 40 brave Americans have given their lives for our freedom, and Clinton somehow at a time of war can find humor about sniper fire. We have a chance to turn the page, shame on all of us if we don't. CNN your reporting is bias, why aren't you reporting on issues like these that reflect the true character of a candidate. Also, haven't heard much about Mark Penn and his dealings and the law suit in California concerning the Clintons. Maybe, CNN is just prolonging the debate because their ratings are going out of the roof, yea that probably it.

GL   April 30th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Losing ground? He's already won, do the math. Hillary's just too stupid, or ignorant to quit running; coupled with a media that keeps egging her on. (CNN included)

Jim   April 30th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Typical Obama supporters. Dish it out and can't take it. A resounding sign of youth and ignorance.

Brenda R. Harris   April 30th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

I live in Saginaw ,Michigan the daughter,wife and mother of vets. I have a fear of McCain ., The man has been declared 100% disabled by the military. I do know that if you are 100% it will be in your medical records that you are mental disabled also. This man has served his country well but I do not want him to be the one that answers the phone at 3:00am singing boom,boom, boom boom Iran. by accident. I was a Hillary fan until she pulled a fast one coming to Michigan. She should has stayed away like the rest and I would have voted for her, but now I will vote for Obama because a least he is is fair. I do not care about his pastor I am not voting for the pastor but OBAMA.

brody Lowe   April 30th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

wow... people are freaking out ... drink some water

Raphael   April 30th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

What difference does it make, when each superdelegate vote is equal to approximately 50,000 "normal" people's votes? In the end, a very small, self-appointed group will pick the person who may well be the next president of the United States. Maybe next election they will stop calling them "superdelegates" and start calling them "the Politburo"

lingwu   April 30th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

More people supporting Clinton do not hate Obama.
More people supporting Obama seem to hate Clinton.

HATE IS NOT AN OPTION FOR AMERICA!!!!

typical white person   April 30th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

your character and judgement is usually cast by the friends you keep, the business you do and who you do it with, and your pastor or mentor. sorry O...do us a favor and get out while the Dems still have a chance.

Earl R.   April 30th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

You inspire me Hillary!

Hillary is unelectable   April 30th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

OBAMA 2008!!!

ron   April 30th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Obama 08

Amy   April 30th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Pastor Wright does not speak for Obama. His views are just that-his views! If you're looking for a reason not to vote for Senator Obama, at least base it on something that you can attribute to the man himself. Want the war to go on? Want big oil to keep reaping record profits? Then vote against him. But voting against him for someone else's views and words is just wrong. We're smarter than that.
Obama 08

Hattie / Chicago   April 30th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

CLINTON JUST SAID THE ELECTION HAS BEEN ENERGIZING MORE SO THAN DEVISIVE... HERE SHE COMES SHE WANTS THE BLACK VOTE BACK ...WE MUST BAN TOGETHER FOR THE SAKE OF OUR CANDIDATE...

THIS JUST SEEMS SO CALCULATED TO ME FOR SOME REASON !! WHY WOULD WRIGHT COME OUT NOW RIGHT BEFORE THE PRIMARY'S. ? SOMETHING IS GOING ON .. MAYBE THE DNC ARRANGED ALL OF THIS WITH WRIGHT ??? IM JUST WONDERING....

OBAMA ' 08

MichaelP   April 30th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Hillary has momentum because she has:
–consistently distorted and lied about what Obama says
–has run a consistently negative campaign, esp just before each primary
–has worked hard to destroy Obama's character
–pandering – say yes to whatever each state wants

This is typical politicking and she has shown to me over and over that she lacks any integrity whatsoever.

lindafrom South Dakota   April 30th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

well, well,,,, seems like hillary has done it again,, riled people up and she thinks its for her benifit?,,, laff again, because,, Obama will make a come-back . trust me,, americans arent that stupid to fall for hillarys ignorance on not stickin to the issues,, seems she ma like to fight but is fightin a losin battle with herself,,IF she becomes persident ,, america would be in a whole lot not trouble than it is now,,,She talks big, but where would she be without her "gang".. And soon she will run out of lies. Thne what? sure they say the clitons get their way,, but the issue is HOW?,,, at our expense?? i dont think so,,,, It may look invitin to have a woman president BUtT Hillary isnt the one for the job at hand, watch people and see what happens in the next few weeks,,, Obama has spoken the truth and ISNT takin wrights "crap". nor hillarys so watch,,, you may be surprized,,,

Dina   April 30th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Yeah...and Hillary was the inevitable shoo-in back in Feb. 5th. LOL

Oh and please Clinton supporter stop with the playground bully threats of all YOU aren't going to do if Hillary can't steal the nomination because those same threats apply to YOUR candidate as well. LOL

roger   April 30th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Hillary can win the nomination. I'm a sen.obama supporter and if he is not in the ticket, I'm voting for sen.Mccain

DO NOT TAKE VOTERS FOR GRANTED

Mauri   April 30th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Cindy Murphy, I'm from Texas, but I surely empathize with you. You and other Michigan voters had nothing to do with the decisions that resulted in your vote not counting. That is NOT democracy, and it should be turned around. Barack Obama not only agreed with the DNC on this and took his name off, but he would not agree to hold a revote. He did leave his name on the Florida ballot as did Hillary, and the voters in Florida had their say. Because Hillary won by big numbers, Obama again would not consider a revote. He and his supporters have gone around implying that Hillary campaigned in both states. For those who continue to say Hillary is a liar, please know that this by Obama is a whopper! He has also lied in other areas that are glaring. To all who brand us Hillary supporters as low life and uneducated - you should think again. We're all smart enough to know by now that Barack Obama has failed in all areas in convincing us that he is not ready to be President. So what is your excuse? And those who continue to say that CNN is biased in favor of Hillary, not so. Many of us who are Hillary supporters don't always get our blogs posted. CNN deserves kudos for giving us this opportunity to sound off politics-wise, that is.

Jane   April 30th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Hillary is done. She is as irrelevant as dust. All these polls are trying to do is create drama and scare tactics among voters.

Obama has more support nationwide and worldwide!

OBAMA FOR THE PRESIDENTIAL NOMINATION WIN IN '08!

Mar   April 30th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

No way is Obama electable anymore and the superdelagate will lose this race if they keep siding with Obama. He is WEAK now and will get worse. The Republicans will eat him alive!!!

John   April 30th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Both contenders,Hillary and Obama are stuck on 47% .Surely Obama has alot more explanation to do.Procrastination is always a set back in no matter what you do.I think Sen. John Kerry could have won the presidency ,against George W.Bush,had he (Kerry), attacked the Swiftboat group head on.Two little too late is a significant impediment in the present presidential contention between the final contenders.We will learn what the voters think.They are the super-super delegates!!!!!!!!!

Herman LA, CA   April 30th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

This doesn't come as no surprise look at what and who Barack Obama an out sider of Washington is fighting verses all the other candidates.

1. George Bush
2. Dick Cheney
3. John McCain
4. Hillary Clinton
5. Bill Clinton
6. Chelsea Clinton
7. Carl Roe
8. RNC – Republican Nation Committee
9. Rev. Wright
10. Racism – Becoming the first Black President of the United States

Now can you see why Barack has taken a dip in the polls?

Ben   April 30th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

News flash... Don't get caught up thinking everything the Media and Clinton is saying is true. The negative campaign ran by Hillary has damaged both her and Obama. It's the only way she can win but she is tearing apart the Democratic party with her. I have been very surprised at Hillary for these tactics and will not be voting for her regardless. Obama has taken hard hits from the media, from his Rev. and from the GRC. Obama will help change Washington, hasn't taken special interest money and is a true leader. If Obama was to get into the gutter with Hillary she would have alot of explaining to do about her part in NAFTA, BOSNIA Snipers, Vote on Iraq, White Water and the list goes on. And as for McCain, the list is even bigger for him. Change Washington – Vote Obama!

dem08   April 30th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Obama said he was angered and saddened with Rev. Wright. Why? Because he is damaging him politically. Not because he is angered and saddened for Rev. Wright being anti-America. If this was true, he should of done this way from the beginning. Obama and camp are in panic mode. Rev. Wright comments. He didn't say Does Obama think we are such fools to believe him? What Rev. Wright said at the NPC, (National Press Club) is no different of what he been saying all along. Obama did a Bill Richardson! He betrayed his pastor, like Richardson betrayed Clinton. He also did a John Kerry (Flip Flopper). Obama is now flip flopping with his response on Rev. Wright. For their own political benefit. These 3 belong together. (A bird of a feather, flock together).

NJ4hillary   April 30th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

just donated another 50$ for hillary..

go hillary!!!!!!

Martin   April 30th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

I'm struggling to see the difference between a Clinton Loyalist and a Bush Loyalist these days. Bush and Clinton are both proven warmongering, compulsive liars with little genuine experience to bring to their roles, their fans apparently have no critical thinking and in the face of evidence retreat into attack and denial in equal measure.

Obama is far from perfect, but compared to the corrupt, cycnical and power crazed Clinton he's at least nowhere near as bad.

Clinton has been reading straight from the Rove playbook when it comes to diversionary politics.

Obama's only real flaw is that he's not just outright called Hillary a liar. He should face her in debate and list every lie and demand she admit that they are no "mis-statements" and that either she's delusional (quite likely) or a liar. If he has a serious flaw it's that he's not wimped out on crushing her early on.

Hillary can only be trusted to keep on lying. Not what the world wants in an American president as we're already sick of the last one.

Annie   April 30th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

I would never vote for Hillary Clinton –

BL-NYC   April 30th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Why would anyone actually be surprised that Senator Obama is "losing ground?"
People... He does not have enough experience to govern our Nation, it is that simple and always has been... What he has had going for him is a lot of money to promote with!
Why is anyone surprised? It takes him forever to make a decision (such as finally axing his Pastor-Grandfather) and we can not afford that sort of weakness at this time in our history...

Michael-NJ   April 30th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

It’s funny how quickly we abandon candidates who followed the outlined at the beginning of the campaign and were instructed to follow. How can you trust a candidate who agrees to follow the rules and then tries to unilaterally change the rules? Sounds like working with the U.N. and then going into Iraq unilaterally with a pre-emptive doctrine. Sound familiar? George W. Bush

Who do you trust? Clinton who empowered the unilateral decision or Obama who opposed the unilateral decision? I stand with the candidate who had the courage to oppose the pre-emptive unilateral decision.

Obama’08 – “Yes WE can!”

Belle   April 30th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Clinton stood by MI and FL during their voting crises. (a real one created by A. Democratic Gov in MI and B. Republican votes in FL created by others, NOT Clinton)

Obama created crises of his OWN making. Then touts he is cool during crises? Bush creates crises too...(the war in Iraq)...and he also is cool during crises....

God help us all if Obama is elected.

ike   April 30th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

UH CNN how does a poll of polls that is based on polls that have margins of error not have a margin of error. Give me a break it is a tie. Sorry Obama supporters looks like your guy is no longer as inevitable as before and Clinton with a nine point lead over McCain. That is outside of the margin of error.

DW   April 30th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Ridiculous! As if we should ever believe a Faux News Poll!

And, indeed, if the American public is so fickle that they would switch their votes based on what Obama's FORMER pastor ranted about, then they will deserve exactly what they will get. Status quo and a woman who is a pathological liar and deceiver!

Goody - Oregonians 4 Hillary   April 30th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

The candidate to see this country through some trying times is Hillary Clinton.

She's a fighter, cares deeply about our citizens and will do a good job as president.

ressa   April 30th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

What is clear about Rev. Wright? It's clear that he has lost trust in the American government, how is his lost of trust and hope in our government, different from our lost trust and hope in the Bush Administration and the government now? You guys are pushing this issue to obviously find a negative against Senator Barak. You are calling Rev. Wright unpatriotic. Have you forgotten that President Bush and his many "wolves in sheep clothing" called anyone and everyone unpatriotic when they did not agree with their policies and efforts to go to war in IRAQ? He used the "religious republicans" to get in our office, and in return pushed "fear" tactics not "faith" in our country and around the world. WE ALL KNOW THAT THE BUSH ADMINISTRATION POLICIES PUSH TO GO TO IRAQ WAS A LIE AND MIMINICKED OUR PATROTRISM AND OUR INABILITY TO UNITE AFTER 9/11. Is Wright really SO wrong about our government capabilities? We allowed this war, fear tactics, and unpatriotic denouncements, knowing it was a lie for the whole world to see and denounce us. The results of this is over 4000 American lives have been lost (and possibly more to come, if not fixed), we never rectified the lost of 9/11, and 1000 of Iraqies are dead because of this out right out lie. Has this lie promoted more terrorism or patriotrism in our country? Instead of denouncing Rev. Wright's feelings of lost of trust and hope in this country, the Senator should have reminded us of feelings of lost of trust in this current Administration.

Sign,
We the People

Korey   April 30th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Hillary Clinton makes me want to be a Republican. Maybe it's because she was raised Republican... All I know is if Clinton takes the nomination, I will be sitting on my hands come November. You can call me a discouraged voter.

Scare tactics?
No.

Dirty cover-ups?
No.

A divider?
No.

The issues over distractions?
Yes.

One who makes mistakes and admits to them (ie. a human being)? Yes.

Obama is better than Hillary for a reason, people. She's got a worse track record than Obama; it's just she plays dirty to make herself look clean. Dig up information. Compare your candidates!!!

laura   April 30th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

polls...polls...and more polls...who takes the polls anyway?! a poll is only as accurate as the people who take 'em. i'm 54, and have never been asked to take a poll...anyone else?
GO O B A M A !

Krystyna from Chicago   April 30th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

WHY OBAMA"S SUPPORTERS ARE ASKING HILLARY TO DROP OF !!!!
OBAMA SHOULD DROP OF for one simple reason;
He is empty speaker, carrier seaker !!!! REZKO TYPE OF CHARACTER.
Also He is not in to winning position in Novemeber !!!!
Most of Hillary supporters will vote for McCAIN, if Obama will be Democratic Nom.
What's the waste of many milions of supporters money !!!!!
VOTE FOR HILLARY !!!!!!

all American   April 30th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

People are waking up to Obamas crying and dirty politics. Just listen to his supporters. Where do you people get your rhetoric? No matter just keep it up. You help Hillary every time you open your mouth.

Most of you do'nt even know what you are talking about. but thats good,just shows your candidate has no platform of his own, Well, not one he hasn't stoled from Hillary anyway.
Cry me a river Obama. We will name it after you. When Hillary is president.

MELRAM   April 30th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Shame on the Clintons! Do they really think we don't know who is behind the slinging? They have encouraged the critics. The party will be split and McCain will probably win the election. Here we go, 4 more years!!!

Leila   April 30th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Wright is right.
Obama is just a politician who will say and do anything to win.

If BO gets the nomination, McCain is our next president.

Allison Marie   April 30th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Very happy to see the light at the end of the tunnel!

GO Hillary GO!

GO HILLARY GO!

GO HILLARY GO!

CLINTON CLINTON CLINTON

Clinton/Edwards 08/12

Juan Carlos(Vegas)   April 30th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

I love it, I love it, I love it She is going to be our president jajajajajajajajja

Iykeman   April 30th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

How do you expect Obama to concede in Michigan and Florida where hs name was nt even on the ballot?

Indiana voter   April 30th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

she is electible????? you undecided voters need to go and get a copy of GLOBE in your local supermarket or convience store. do it now....
very interesting information on hilary and her lover...

mike   April 30th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

That is just for purpose done by Clinton’s cap. Because for any case seems to lose it help them to argue or to cheat the election. How knows the truth last elections time? so I think that why she made elections there knowing while the rule was there and her pennant of honest and intelligent candidate didn’t participate . Generally I don’t trust any Clinton’s because there are layer, untrustworthy, for all multiracial i.e. America

TJ   April 30th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Has anyone considered that Obama has allowed his children hear Wright spout off such hatred and racism? Isn't that abuse??? Obama can not make anyone believe that the first time he was aware of this man's feeling only in the last few months?

Shelly   April 30th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

It is amazing how much power Rev. Wright actually has. We are deviating completely from issues of interest to American people and have to continuously listen to nonsense of Rev. Wright. I am not swayed in my support for Barack Obama. I have a mind of my own and can differentiate between nonsense and sincerity

lylemidnight   April 30th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

20 years ob sat in church and 20 years he had a social and spiritual relationship with rev...and now he wants us to believe that he never knew or heard what the rev said and believed?..this isn't race! ..the man needs a hearing aid .....can you imagine how the world leaders would take him to the cleaners.?.

Dave   April 30th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Wake up America!!! Give the front runner a chance to see what he can do. I'm neutral about who to elect, but rules are rules. If Obama wins the delegate count according to party guidelines then he deserves the nomination. It's unfair to hold one candidate accountable for another persons stupidity (ie. Wright's antics) and then go and say let's vote for the other candidate because we know she's perfect. Keep in mind folks we're in a war because of Bill Clinton's lack of courage to do what's needed as President of America. Now I'm not judging his wife to do the same that would be unfair to her.

So, let the voting process do what it's suppose to do and tell the news media to stop manipulatiog the process with their misleading polls and reports. The democratic process is now looking rediculous to the world. Let's thanks the news media and democrats for this. I applaud you all being participants to show the world why democracy may be the wrong form of government for any country. We can still correct ourselves before the damage is permanent.

Sam Missouri   April 30th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Hope is not a strategy. Which is why the tide has turned against Obama. Empty rhetoric may work early in a campaign, but over time, people come to see through it. Experience does matter.

No matter how altruistic a candidate is about change in Washington, one President cannot change an establishment that has been evolving for over 200 years.

Personally, I'm looking for a leader who knows how to navigate the halls of Washington and the politics of the world. I am concerned that if somehow Obama were to be elected, he would be a colossal failure due to his high aspirations and lack of inside-the-beltway experience. Jimmy Carter came to Washington in 1976 with these same aspirations — change — hope. And at the end of four years, we handed the Whitehouse back to the republicans for the next 12 years.

Let's not make the same mistake twice.

EJT   April 30th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Obama supporters call Hillary a liar, they should start looking at Mr. Obamas truthfulness – his story seems to change as do the days of the week.

As Mr. Obama has stated "WORDS MATTER" including Reverend
Wright's and Mr. Obamas 20 year apatheric response to such words.

hk   April 30th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Please do not blame Hillary Clinton for this. He did this to himself. To begin with, he doesn't have sufficient experience to be the president.

karenM   April 30th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Folks,

If you support Obama you need to step up to the plate. I am on the streets every single day talking to folks in NC about One Stop Voting (registration and voting all this week), and early voting for folks already registered. Folks are hungry ... starving even ... for FACTS about Obama and his campaign. Make me a promise: get on the phone right now .. right NOW ... RIGHT NOW ... and call 5 people and urge them to vote in NC for Barack. AND ask each of them to call 5 people to urge them to vote for Barack in NC. Person by person, vote by vote, we can change the course of this country. But we all need to be involved to make this happen. Please do your part. Thanks.

Elvis Smith   April 30th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

REV. WRIGHT was bought out by the CLINTONS. Haven't you seen his photo with Bill in the Oval Office. Forget the kitchen sink, they are sinking to the bottom. Now they're throwing the bathtub!

Blake Kimmel   April 30th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

The 4th branch has turned this into an absolute circus and has made me continue to loose hope in our political process. I am young, and this will be the first presidential election I can vote in. The issues are obviously not important when Jeremiah Wright resurfacing is cited as a main timeline waypoint in this article. The mis direction of attention from the issues makes me so frustrated I can't sit still.

Strength in Obama   April 30th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

All of this discussion about race makes me sick to my stomach. I guess the country has forgotten that Obama is also white! Remember that! Or is it that we painted him as black candidate we have lost fact that he is bi-racial? The things that Rev. Wright said clearly conflicts with Barack's character and racial background.

As a proud African American woman (and a reformed republican) – I will continue to support Obama. I strongly believe that Rev. Wright has bought into the hype of media attention and has made himself (Not Obama) look like a fool. As democrats, we should all be about uplifting and not tearing down our candidates. I admire Obama for being able to take the number of blows that has been given to him throughout this campaign. How many people can honestly keep cool under the pressure that he has been faced with? There is so much dirt he could have thrown at the Clintons – but he continues to take the high road. Clearly he could have ran a campaign like Hillary's and threw in the kitchen sink, refrigerator, garbage disposal, etc. He has yet to lose his cool or strike back with negative comments. This is something that we should keep in mind. He has soooooooooooo much patience and sincerity. If he has patience to deal with the nonsense that he has faced during his campaign he most certainly have the patience to deal with the powers that be in Washington.

Rev. Wright is seeking attention. Why give him the pleasure? He paints a bad image of African American pastors and the black church.

It surely is Silly Season. I believe the spirit of jealousy and hatred has taken over him Rev. Wright. I will continue praying for this country and the divisive people in it. Right now Obama has 3 candidates to deal with – Hillary, McCain, and Rev. Wright.

Obama you still have my vote! No wishy, washy, democrat here!

will   April 30th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Ok lets wake up folks. CNN and The Clintons had nothing to do with the Rev coming out this last week and making him say what he said. They also did not force Sen Obama to sit in his church for 20 years. These were choices that he made all by himself. If he can not make a basic judgement call like standing up and walking away from this kind of hate then what kind of president will he make. Stop blaming the media and the Clintons for his lack of judgement.
The party needs to come together when this is all done and vote for the best man or woman who can fix the problems in this country.
Right now my vote is for a woman or for a old man i hope will not have a stroke or die in office.

Dawn   April 30th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

It was only a matter of time. I have been waiting patiently for this to happen. Thank you rev. Wright for helping the inevitable happen.

ttfrenzy   April 30th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Why is it that Rasmussen, the most accurate polling system is not included. Today's poll had obama up by 4 percent. Clinton News Network must stop the bias

reality check   April 30th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

maybe people realize he is more of a flip flop

he is bashing clintons tax holiday BUT...................

"Obama voted three times for a tax holiday when he was in the Illinois legislature. Legislators were responding in 2000 to gas reaching $2 a gallon in the Chicago area."

Nav   April 30th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Obama can transform America's image, says Jimmy Carter
By Toby Harnden in Washington
Last Updated: 6:55PM BST 30/04/2008
Former President Jimmy Carter has given Barack Obama a major boost by calling for the bitter Democratic nomination battle to end on June 3rd and speaking glowingly of his ability to “transform the image” of America.

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Jimmy Carter's comments are a blow to Hillary Clinton
Transcript of the interview

Mr Carter did not formally endorse Mr Obama but in an interview with The Daily Telegraph made crystal clear where his sympathies lie. He even sketched out the kind of inaugural address the first black United States president could deliver.

Coming from the most distinguished of some 300 uncommitted "super-delegates” – the Democratic party leaders who will crown their party’s nominee – Mr Carter’s new public stance is a blow to Hillary Clinton’s chances of winning the White House.

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Oldie   April 30th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Do you really believe any poll? Especially one that these people put out. We know who the media wants to win the nomination.

Indiana voter   April 30th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

i urge all indiana and north carolina voters to pick up a copy of
GLOBE in your local supermarket or convience store.
it is very valuable information for anyone who might be undecided as to who to vote for.
i would expect this will hit cnn and other news networks tomorrow at the earliest...
this is information that the clinton campaign could not pay to supress to the voters........
thank you

A. Harrison   April 30th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Now let's GET FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN in the Mix and be on our way.

PS the residents of Florida have finally started to PIPE UP...

etel   April 30th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Senator Obama has had one voice one conduct throughout his whole political career. Integrity and the audacity to tell the truth is something that Senator Clinton will never be able to have or say. Her political life always in the shadow of president Clinton has not produced any meaningful results. Now she has lost the african american vote because finally they saw her real colors. All of those young voters hopeful of a new more equal america will also turn away from someone who only cares about saying whatever necessary to be ellected. She has demonstrated noy to care to bring down the house along with her failed campaign. I am sad to say that at one point I had hope that the american people were becoming adults but I guess all they care is to hear what they want to hear and continue their denial of the ills of this country.

Jenny   April 30th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

I voted for Clinton in the primaries but after her campaign against Obama since her win in Ma.. I'd vote for McCain over her. If Obama wins the nomination I will vote for him. Thank you Obama for staying out of the dirt as Clinton should have, She , like her husband will hand yet another presidency over to the republicans because of their lack of decency. I expected more from Hilary and I am very disappointed.

michael spenard   April 30th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Let me preface by saying I'm 100% an Obama supporter.
Many pundits have questioned the motivation for the outlandish remarks Rev. Wright made this week, but I should think it rather obvious: he gave Sen. Obama an out. Prior to the remarks, Obama standing by his pastor led to rancor, and had he denounced him then, he would have been accused of doing so for political reasons and abandoning his faith. Wright purposely made himself outrageous in order to free Obama from the controversy. Being so offensive in his remarks, Obama had every no choice but to denounce him, freeing him from his connection. And the Rev. knew that his congregation was large enough to continue to support him even in the event of some defections. If anything, it was the only move Wright could make to allow Obama to continue untainted.

I'm voting for change   April 30th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Why would we want another Clinton in the White House? The first one is a liar.. "I did not have relations with that woman" the second one is a liar "we landed and had to take cover under sniper fire". Obama 08, we need change in this country, not the same old people telling the same old lies, go home Hillary and put Bill out to pasture where he belongs...

joanne   April 30th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

..it is amazing that there are still people out there who trust Clinton, Cant they read or do they have a bad memory, or maybe both? She is the most dishonest person EVER ( other than her husband, but that one had at least some political savvy, she doesn't. she is is a megalomaniac). Who is identifying with her? Old, illiterate, white women?...( well, I am 60 and white too). Our generation had its chance and messed up royally, so let 's shut up or do the right thing. And it is NOT Clinton again, but obviously Obama. The rest of the world knows it, so why dont we?

maria   April 30th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

obama will be the next president hillarys gone . he will slam her mark my words.

Greg   April 30th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Too bad for Clinton these polls mean absolutely nothing.

jp/michigan   April 30th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Obama is not electable. He has abandoned the Michigan voters, he either gets 1/2 or we don't count. His choices in life so far shown him not to have good judgment. Defended his Pastor as long as it didnot hurt his campaign , once it did he disowned him. Rev. Wright is the same man as he was when Obama started going to that church, he can say what ever he wants on the matter, evidence shows he has know about his rhetoric. Push comes to shove Obama won't hesitate to do what ever to get elected!

Jenny   April 30th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

I just can't believe how nasty Hillary supporters have been on these boards.

mouli   April 30th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Politics is a game. What is the inning today and how many more to play? Should I play the race card or accuse the other of playing race? Am I more patriotic than the other? Did I do a better factory-floor-sweep than the other? Which mud-slinging will yield the best spread?

We, the people, are spectators watching and providing sampling input to the weekly questionnaire from pollsters. Candidates tweak and fine-tune their attack ads, debates, chauvinistic brawls on national channels proclaiming their credentials as to who will be the best candidates to woo from poor voters to delegates to super-delegates.

Best democracy and decency at display for democracies-want-to-be all for a price funded by us the voters, sponsors, lobbyists and corporations. Great idea if only we can get us out of the recession, health-care issues, mortgage crisis, oil, global climate challenges from petty candidates.

Can God save America from the political machinery at work?

Tired of it.   April 30th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

If anybody really believes anything that Fox News , and anymore CNN and Msnbc, puts out, I have a bridge in Arizona to sell you, real cheap.

brandon   April 30th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

it seems as though the tide is turning. Good bye obama!!!

Angela Lee   April 30th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Do you guys at CNN use the polling company owned by Mr Gupta of InfoUSA with whom Bill Clinton had a connection as a consultant?

Elvis Smith   April 30th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

The great right wing conspiracy is working overtime, and Hillary is with them. But the PEOPLE will speak. The MEDIA, the CORPORATIONS, the WAR MACHINE does not want C H A N G E, but the PEOPLE still have H O P E ! Stay strong Barack, YES WE CAN!

Susan, Chicagp   April 30th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Are you kidding me. Fox news is so biased. And they are all idiots. I can't believe CNN used a poll from Fox News to justify this article.

David in San Francisco   April 30th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

I'm confused. Or maybe it's a lack of education in mathematics. But how does being statistically tied with Senator Clinton mean that Senator Obama is "toast"? It sounds like the race is tightening – AGAIN – as it had when Obama came up from behind in February to overtake Clinton. This doesn't mean anything other than the race is tight. If after North Carolina and Indiana, the polls (gotta luv them) show one candidate with a 10 point lead over another, I think it's fair to speculate further on each candidate's prospects for success or failure as the nominee based on how we think the superdelegates should decide. Until then, put your carts away.

Lynette   April 30th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

It sickens me that there is even fallout over this! Sen. Obama and Rev. Wright are two very different people. I periodically go to the Church, I agree or disagree with what's said, I go back again because it's my Church and I've been going there for years. I do not expect people to completely lose their minds over something someone's Pastor says regardless of how much time is spent there. I think the people who are having issues with this are the real elitists and are much less Christian than they would like to think or would like others to think. Do you really believe that he should have become the monster towards his former pastor that we've seen in Hillary Clinton?? Absolutely not! We'd be discussing how he so easily threw him under a bus! Distancing yourself from your Pastor is not something that should be taken lightly. How many of you that go to Church, agree with everything that's said? Isn't that called a cult??

rnbwmel   April 30th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Contrary to the comment posted earlier, I feel CNN has been very fair in their reporting of each candidate. I am a strong hillary supporter (and agree that if we democrats want the white house back this next term we need her to win the primary). But there are days I go onto this site and feel CNN is a Obama supporter. Bottomline, they give equal time to both candidates.

marvinj   April 30th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Well Pat Buchanon's website got a hit from me a few day's ago. This so call analyst for the major news media has a hate filled page reference above “A Brief for Whitey”. I watch various news channels daily I have not once heard anyone disagree with his racist views. This leads me to believe that the media agrees with his views. Typical cowards lynch the minority. And applaud there on.

There will always be a problem as long as we have this double standard. Some white can't admit they will not vote for Sen. Obama because of his skin color, simple as that. This poison is being reinforced daily by biggots like Buchanan....... Fair and balanced

Frank Keller   April 30th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

First and foremost I think that Obama is as bad as it gets for a potential candidate. However with that being said, with friends like Wright who needs enemies. This guy calls himself a pastor? It's obvious that he cares only about himself and nothing about Obama. I keep hearing the pundits saying that Wright is very intelligent. I don't agree. If he was "intelligent" he would have at the least kept his mouth shut until Obama was elected president. Obama is done. There is no way that he can beat McCain in a general election. Heck he couldn't beat Daffy Duck at his point. He has is "uncle" to thank for that. Like I said with friends like that who needs enemies. I feel sorry for Obama at this point. I am sure that man didn't need any of this. Nobody deserves this. He has a right to run for president fair and square, no matter how wrong he is.

Joshua College Station Texas   April 30th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

The hot new story at CNN is that Clinton is up, Obama is down. All we hear is Reverend Wright, Reverend Wright, Reverend Wright!

Enough already! That is only the story because editors at CNN want that to be the story. You are making news, not reporting it. It's so typical. Obama is NOT Reverend Wright, or anything even remotely close. How about the reporters write a story about some policy point we never hear about, if it's a slow news day, like the positions of the candidates on scientific research, or primary education, or alternative fuels, or anything other than Reverend Wright?

Obama is moving forward in his campaign, getting out, meeting voters, staying cool-headed and even keeled, but that ain't that isn't "interesting" to CNN editors. Real judgment, which is often silent and intellectual, takes too much thought and isn't engaging or sensational enough. Hillary, though, with her "come-from-behind win" (Hello! She was the front runner in Pennsylvania! How was it a come-from-behind win?!), now there is something interesting, according to CNN.

Give me a break. The shift in momentum is being fueled by mainstream news editors who want to keep the action hot, without regard for accuracy.

Go ahead editors, don't post this!

PL   April 30th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

I feel so sorry for what Obama has to go through. His speaking out is going to cost him. He is in a situation where darn if you do, and darn if you dont. He is applauded for his courage for speaking up; but for what he had said, I hope nobody who knows him well all these years will come up with any contradiction as to the veracity of his remarks.
Dont blame CNN who actually has not followed up with the Wright connection even when the news came out in March 07. Obama had not been under scrutiny until the ABC report early this year. and of course, for Obama's sake, I hope the rev will heed Clyburns's advice: silence is gold.

Vonnie   April 30th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Now we need to talk about the 17 Million law suit Peter Paul vs the Clinton's. I would like to know this has not been put on CNN front page. Another question everyone wanted Obama to leave the Paster. I would like to know why didn't the Catholics leave the Church after all the MOLESTATION charges agaist the church.

Ronda in Oregon   April 30th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

I don't believe Obama can run our country effectively when he can't seem to deal with anything but controversies he his Rev. and his wife have started. It would be a shame to put him in the White House and other countries view him and us in such a light. I think he needs to quit being the Brittney Spears of Washington. Drama,Drama, Drama doesn't do a thing about cold hard facts that Americans are having to deal with. Thank you, Ronda in Oregon

Beverly, Houston   April 30th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

To all of you Obama Bashers!!! It is now a fact that her supporters are uneducated and even ignorant.

Enjoy this one day where you think she is leading in the polls.

When she goes negative tonight on O'Reilly, he will correct her and he will ask her some rough questions, about having Wright in the White House when Monica's story broke, about the pardons of the Weather Underground people and all the other sleaze of Hill/Billy.

And to you NON OBAMA BASHERS, I agree. Barack needs to get down in the dirt with her and knock her out once and for all. She is the most disgusting liar and manipulator I believe I have ever seen. I thought Bill was bad!!.

Suzy Mitchell   April 30th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

This week has been a real shake up for me. I was excited about Obama and voted for him in the NY primary, although I also support Senator Clinton. Now, however, I am disillusioned after the Reverend Wright's speech to the Press Club and Obama's denunciation of his pastor. How can he NOT KNOW what sort of person Reverend Wright is after sitting in the pews Sunday after Sunday for the last 20 years? Presumably listening to similar sorts of utterances? It strains credulity. I'm now hoping Hillary can pull this nomination out.

Dems2008   April 30th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

This is one poll, during one week! Next week it will change...again! This is not new.

Darryl   April 30th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Remembe what Jesus sad;

Father forgive them because they know not what they do.

Obama may be down but he's not out..

Don't for get Clinton was in the lead be for now Obama is he have time on his hand and strong faith in you America .

I just ask that you keep on praying that God choose a great leader for America and I don't feel Clinton or McCain can deliver...

Obama 08

JEC, Killen,Al.   April 30th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

When Judas sold out Jesus, when Peter denied Jesus 3 times, they were the closest Disciples. Did you deny Jesus, because of others thoughts or opinions. Jesus, you didn't know or haven't seen, but his words still stay in our hearts and minds and helps us to be good Christians. No one's remarks or comments about you, me or anyone else should help destroy our visions and dreams or our souls. Each person has the right to voice whatever opinion or thoughts they want to share, but, this does not mean that we have to listen or believe in their opinions or thoughts. But, if we sit in judgement of each other because of someone's comment, whom we know or knew or thought we knew, then where will we be today, tomorrow or in the future. Rev. Wright, if a true minister, should not preach hate, bigotry, or seperatism, but Godly things, for we are all God like human beings.

Jay   April 30th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Clinton stayed on the ballots in Michigan, but every other candidate pulled out. Clinton signed the agreement NOT to count the primaries, but changed her mind when it became clear in February she was not going to be the front runner.

Come on guys, lets think together.

Clinton can and will get things done, by brute force.

Obama can and will get things done, by compromise.

Which is better for the long haul?

Vote Obama.

PKS   April 30th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Stop this drama!! This race is about delegates which Obama still leads.

If Obama is unelectable, then Hillary is more so. Men and blacks are not going to back Clinton overwhelmingly, therefore she would lose.

Dee Dee   April 30th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

I always liked CNN; I guess I didn't realized that they were so biased. I prefer to give the benefit of the doubt, but if the Dems are going to take back the White House they had better stick with the people's choice and super delegates who are defecting the obvious loser and NOT go the other direction. There will be utter chaos if that happens and it will seriously affect the young voters who have come out like never before and will disenfranchise many others. Let's elect someone who will really make a great and positive change in Washington...not the same old stuff. Come on.....

Phil   April 30th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

This Wright situation shows just how out of touch the people of the country are with their government and how we ended up with the President we now have. Think people!!! MANIPULATION.
As far as Sillary Simple is concerned she's like the wind. Whatever will get me elected. She a flake like McCain and when the republicans get through dragging her through the mud the democratic party may as well give it up forever. Experience = Corruption

Debby   April 30th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Obama won more states, but this was before the Wright controversy. I wonder if he would have won so many if the primaries were held now. If she is gaining ground nationally that means people are having second thoughts on how they voted.

Selina   April 30th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Well Cindy Murphy....

Billary aslo signed the forms. They all followed the rules and now that Billary needs to votes, she wants to change the rules. Don't accuse of Senator Obama for disenfranchising MI. You need to look at your states leaders.

last laugh   April 30th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

I am a strong Hillary supporter but believe that Obama is a great young leader and has many more years left to serve and do some great things for this country. I just hope that all of this Wright stuff only makes him strong and ready for the next time he runs for president.

WE NEED A FUTURE!! CA   April 30th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

OBAMA – we as younger people need you, STAND TALL.

Anette   April 30th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

I have been reading a lot of information regarding voter suppression in NC. As an African American this really concerns me as it has been aimed at the AA community. What is going on, and why are you not reporting it!

Teri   April 30th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

If the Democrats lose in November- please don't blame Hillary. She keeps trying to tell the Democratic Party that she is the candidate who can win. I think they would be dumb not to take her advice.
I am one of those undecided Independent or Liberal Republican people that can't make up my mind which one to vote for- Hillary or McCain... (I also LOVE the idea of a McCain/Powell ticket!). I won't vote for Obama. That is NOT Hillary's fault.

John John   April 30th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Barack Obama Has Great Momentum, He is a Trailblazer in the
Political Arena with a vengeance for Change. I think the American
people are hungry for that change, and they are supporting Barack Obama with Excitement, and Enthusiasm.

His Main Objective is to unify all Races, Whites, Blacks, Latinos, Asians, Proteston, & Catholic, as Government for and By the People To move our Country Forward. I believe we have a terrible problem in America: Possibility of Depression, Sub-Prime homes resulting in Thousands of Foreclosures, High Gasoline Cost, Increased rates in the Retail Sector, as well as the Food Industry, many US Families unable to afford Major Medical Health Insurance, Threatening possibilities of Terrorism, A Broken system in reference to the borders of Mexico & Canada. The Economy heading South, Billions of Dollars sent to Iraq to Fund a War that I believe should have never started. Unemployment is up, and Income is down due to increases on all fronts, Our Dependence of Foreign Oil by the Republican Party, when we can develop our own Natural Resources. I believe Barack Obama is capable of putting this nation on the right track. I believe he has the Intelligence and the know how to make it happen for this Country. The Clintons and many Other Presidential Candidates have been Washingtonized, and I think we need someone that is honest, intelligent, and is able to make a serious difference for the American People.

Pennsylvania FOR OBAMA!!!!!   April 30th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

C'mon people!!! Hillary has got to be the WORST choice for head of anything!! She's just awful and WILL NOT deliver on her promises!!!
She just says what you want to hear to get elected! If another candidate gets a good response for his idea....she steals it and tries to one up him.
She stole McCains BAD gas holiday idea that would end up costing us MORE money when it's over.....just because he got a good response for it!
Obama...on the other hand....has a BRAIN.

I can't believe this country would shift anywhere towards her even if she was running against the Pillsbury Doughboy!!

Charles   April 30th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

For everyone that keeps saying Obama can't win if he's falling to these light attacks from the Clintons, what do you think they will do to her? Obama's not attacking her. He's not taking advantage of all the mistakes and misteps she's made through this campaign because he's not trying to destroy the democratic nominees. Please believe the republican party would have a field day with Clinton. While all of you say Obama has bad judgment because the pastor of his church has gone left field, let's look at the people Hillary has surrounded herself with in a direct bid to win the presidency, not to mention the things she has said and done personally.

richard huff   April 30th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

You can't tell me that the Rev. Wright's comments , both at first and especially the second time around was not contrived and highly paid for by the Clinton dynasty ! Why else would a black preacher head of a black church KNOWINGLY make comments that would hurt such a candidate who is black himself and in many ways who would benefit the black population. !??! There would only be ONE reason , BIG CLINTON BUCKS !!!, under-the-table ,through 2 or 3 or more go-betweens . ! That's my opinion and from what I hear it is that of many others !!!
By the way I am white and a republican and Hillary's lies and desparate attempts to, no matter in what way she accomplishes them, makes me ashamed of her and the democratic party and I WAS GOING TO VOTE FOR HER AT THE BEGINNING !!

Richard Huff
Kentucky

Where's the DNC   April 30th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Memo to DNC:

End the Drama – Pull the Plug on Obama!

Jed in Texas   April 30th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

I dont believe a thing Fox News says about anything.

STOP THE MADDNESS!!!!   April 30th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

THESE POLLS ARE USELESS!

commonsense   April 30th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

I cannot believe at this day and age we as a people cannot see what is happening- the Clinton campaign is undermining all of us.
She is actually Stealing this campagin and we are letting it happen. Rev. Wright is NOT running for president- he will NOT be the one to lower the gas prices- He is not the one that will lower the health insurance cost for me -you -your kids -your parents.
HE is NOT a name on the ballot!!!
What about your children's future? WHAT Kind of message are we telling the younger voters? THey have chosen him BHO by the millions. What is wrong with the world today – as an American this is very Un-American – un- Diplomatic and i USE to like HRC. I think it is very ugly the way her campaign was ran, and cannot wait untill all of you fools that are supporting her get put in the dog house, just as well as half of the old CLINTON employees. This is disgusting and all because this man;s father is black. Yes i said it! If it was any one besides him HRC would have been TOLD to step down already.
Remember Watergate? Remember your Heath insurance comming directly out of your paychecks- if you want it or not, remember her running from sniper fire? – and i worry about that- our foriegn affairs- look into Bills financial dealings. YOU WILL REEP WHAT YOU SOW it is true for every one of us...WAKE UP AMERICA- THIS IS NOT A WHITE AMERICA- THIS IS NOT A BLACK AMERICA THIS IS THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.(unfortunately we are far from united

Jean   April 30th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

The questionable activities, the lies, the unexplained donations,etc. athat Bill and Hillary have done been involved in are all being over looked as the pundits talks about some one who is not running for anything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THE QUESTIONS SHOULD BE ABOUT THE CANIDATES VIEWS ON THE ISSUES

IF WE CAN NOT DEPEND ON ONE OF SOURCES OF INFORMATION (THE MEDIA) TO GET OUT OF THE GUTTER AND BE RESPONSIBLE
WE ARE DOOMED TO BE LIKE THE COUNTRIES WE WANT LIBERATE. ONE BIG CORRUPTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OUR WAY OF LIFE IN AMERICA IS AT STAKE.

Len in Washington   April 30th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

CNN you are reporting poll "recent" averages.

What do the polls reflect since Obama's press conference yesterday?

You might just want to check.

You guys are getting too tabloid. Go back to the way you earned your reputation because you're losing it with this sort of "Hot Headline."

Scott   April 30th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Finally! People are starting to wake up!

Ann Richard   April 30th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

With the Rev. Wright story, I believe there is plenty of blame to go around – including the reckless and irresponsible reporting by some members of the press. You know this thing had escalated to a potential point of no return when members of the Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago and their new pastor had their lives threatened,

The fiery times of the 60's – which was not that long ago – means that there are still some kooks out there who are alive and kicking! Yes, they may be in their 60's or late 50's by nowor even older, and they may be supporting Hillary Clinton or John McCain,just because – but nevertheless, they are still alive.

I agree with Senator Obama that some of the language of Rev. Wright was indeed inflammatory and catered to the people who are motivated by hate. Add that to the comments of Pat Buchanan, Joe Scarborough, Rush Limbaugh, and Sean Hannity, and you really realize that America still has a way to go. Yes we can do better and we will with Senator Obama as our next president. There is no other unifier in this race.

Sue F   April 30th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Faux news does a poll and Clinton is winning??? HAHAHAHAHA, alert the media, oh yea you guys are the media, funny several other POLLS show the opposite, so why not just endorse her CNN that's all that's left for you to do?

Mike   April 30th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

The fact that these polls show 5-15% of the country is apparently changing their mind every time a new story hits and every time some new dirt is thrown just shows me how unreliable and irrelevent they really are.

RB   April 30th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Cindy, cast your vote for Obama. Do a google search on Peter Paul and Hillary Clinton. You'll figure out for yourself if God has intervened, somehow. ALL Hillary supporters should google PETER PAUL & HILLARY CLINTON. You might find out who has really been pulling the wool over your eyes!

ANNIA   April 30th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

I sensed from the get go that Sen. Obama does not walk on water. All the hype about him is that he is a black man who dares to run for the highest office in the land, that's all. Nothing is so special about him. Once a person takes a step back and looks hard, he offers nothing.

It took him a day after Rev. Wright's speech, and I bet after he and his advisors finished watching CNN's panel of experts saying what he should do, for him to denounced Rev. Wright. Pres. Bush took about that long to responds to Katrina crisis. And he talks about change? Is he serious?

If I have an access to the media at my beck and call, I would respond the same day, not a day after. By then, it would be too late, would not it?

Oregon calling -   April 30th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

When we think of the candidates for the Democratic Party, I found it a little amusing and disturbing at where some have positioned their Lane County headquarters. Here is how our local free weekly paper, Eugene Weekly, described their locations.

“It's not just candidates coming through town for a quick speech anymore; the presidential campaigns have come to Eugene and they're setting up shop. Just across from Kinko's on Willamette lies Barack Obama's new headquarters. And Springfield is the home for Hillary Clinton's newly opened local campaign office for Lane County, located across the street from Club 1444 (a "gentlemen's club"), a 60-day loan shop and a panaderia on Main Street.
Clinton's office is one of six offices statewide. The white painted square cinderblock building at 1441 Main boasts in its front window a series of red, white and blue yard signs and white poster board signs drawn with markers emblazed with slogans such as "Honk for Hillary."
The building shares a parking lot with Goodfella Lounge and the EZ Boy Mattress factory. Along that section of Main Street are aging trailer parks, cheap motels and little used lots encircled by barbed wire-topped chain link fencing....”

This might explain why she has the so called “blue collar” support. It does make me wonder if Bill picked out the location:-}
Here is a link to the story http://www.eugeneweekly.com/2008/04/24/news2.html

I hope that it will get some to pause and to think of the two of these candidates on the more obscure issues. For myself I ask, “Why would a women that is running to be the 1st “women” POTUS have her county headquarters in such a location? Living in this area I know of much more suitable locations that would not stare at the belittling of women by being next to a strip club.”

I am a 40ish mixed ethnical background, blonde hair blue eyes woman, guess who has my vote!

I might add that I am under the poverty level as I have had to get an education after being downsized 4 times in the last 13 years. 1st one in my family to get a higher education and we go back several generations on this soil. Obama 08

Venus   April 30th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Who in their right mind would ever believe any thing reported by Fox News!

This race is over between Obama and Hillary!

And, Obama will win!

Fred-Boston   April 30th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

In less Fla. and Mich. are counted Hillary will run out of ground to make up the delegates she is down. This propostional delegate stuff is BAD. Obamas lead is false. He got all those votes before the truth came out.
Now these gutless super-delegates are afraid it will look bad to give the nomination to the person in 2nd place. They need to announce they want Fla. and Mich. seated for the good of the party now.
They can then wait until convention and give Hillary the nomination because she will have the lead or be very close. By doing this several months will go by between the acts which will serve to sanitize this
unseamly but needed action. The ends do justify the means for are party and Obama is now unelectable. He must be stopped even if it is probably unfair to him!

Linda of Atlanta   April 30th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Obama may be losing ground because blue collar workers are allowing themselves to be hoodwinked by Hillary Clinton. How can people who hardly have anything think that Hillary Clinton identifies with them? The Clintons had a birthday Party for Bill when he turned 60. The invited guests paid from $60,000 to $500,000 to attend. Why, how is it possible that people who have no health insurance, no gas money, hardly any food believe that Hillary is for them? It's insane.
When people talk about Hillary's experience, they should remember that she controlled one national initiative, Health Care Reform. She failed miserably in that effort. She couldn't even get the support of Democrats. Obama's losing ground may have more to do with people being willing to self destruct because they value having a white President more than they value national security, food and economic security. So be it!

M.S. Indiana   April 30th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Cindy Murphy, you are insane... HC only made you guys a topic and issue after she lost super tuesday.... As it is, it was not a real election, so no way it can count...

But you trust her on nafta and cafta, which should have hurt you guys alot ?? Maybe with her health care you an go see a doctor and get some medication for your problems...

Think it is more the Democratic party loosing people because of the kitchen sink stuff, get back to the issues HC and maybe people would vote for you

Lucy Johnson   April 30th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

One thing is certain, Clinton simply CANNOT win without the black vote! If she somehow manages to steel this election from Barack Obama, John McCain will most definately become our next President, because blacks will not forgive her. If America would rather have 4 more years of continued Bush policies and a president who admittedly does not know anything about the economy, then it deserves whatever is in store, from that lack of judgement!!!

Carol   April 30th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

That's funny, NPR (The only actual unbiased news reporting) polls don't reflect that.

And Cindy Murphy, please don't speak for us Michigan voters. I wasn't disenfranchised by Barack Obama.

I didn't lose my voice because of Obama, I lost my right to be heard because of our State policitical leaders.

And if you knew anything about the DNC, all the Democratics were supposed to withdraw their names because the State political leaders broke the party rules they agreed to follow.

Don't speak for me or any Michigan voter when you don't even know the state Democratic primary laws or the National Democratic rules!

phe   April 30th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

People, not poll averages decide.
It appears to me that some voters have been lulled into a false sense of security in reference to one of the candidate’s baggage.......but for the fact, the other candidate has chosen to take the high road, and not bring up dirty facts that are out in cyberspace for the picking.

Don't bee fooled, the Republicans will not be so kind.

Hillary has two brothers that never make the news,why?

Paula Lesko   April 30th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I watched Rev. Wright's speech to the NAACP conference on Sunday, and I heard the applause and cries of agreement from the audience. Silence in response would have spoken volumes, but unfortunately, the opposite was true. Obama supporters and opposition take heed! It would appear that although he has strengths, being a good judge of character is lacking. I want and expect more from my President. Where are we all to turn in this mess? I hope that remaining primary voters and super delegates take notice and register their displeasure with this candidate. Barack Obama's hill to climb in the general election has now become a mountain. He is NOT up to the task!

Tricia   April 30th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

This game being played by the media might well be destroying our only hope of a viable tomorrow. Yes your bosses provide your pay check today but remember you are dispensible just like the rest of us. What about the Catholics who still attend churches where so many "men of God" were pedophiles. Let Obama move on!

Camilla D. Redding, California   April 30th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Obama is a refined and intelligent gentleman, however, he is a neophyte with only 3 1/2 years of experience in the political arena. He should have never run for presidency of a world power, he simply does not have the experience it takes. Obama is still an apprentice who needs to learn and who will make a fine president of this nation, some day. However, for now he should understand that neither he nor the world is ready for him to be president of the United States of America. Give it ten years, Obama, and learn.

Ray   April 30th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Wolf,
I do really like what Rev. Wright is stating. It allows for complete discloser from anyone seeking public office. It has raised some really great questions and seeing how it is handled not only by the person seeking office but those who are around them. Those who will also be around them when they are elected. With all that I've heard from Rev. Wright thus far he has made many good point worth seeking background on. Do a lot of blacks still feel they are not being treated equal? Yes. Do women still feel they are not being treated equal? Yes.
Ray

Griff   April 30th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

You have to disown Him..... Either the Dem's want a winner or not...
So Hillary for 4yr's?? Maybe Obama, as a Future Rep... No Guarantee's But you dare rush, and fail... 'Dem" mean's Demolish. Period. Then what??? Come on? You Dreamer's... No, I guess you're jusr Loser's.

Brad   April 30th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I love how when the polls are in favor of Obama – the Obamanites never mention the fact that the polls are meaningless – nor do they question who is doing them. But when they are in favor of Clinton "polls don't matter or aren't accurate – who's doing them?".

Obama – time to go back to Illinois. We want to win the Election in November.

Hillary 2008! Yes We Will!

Steve   April 30th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Obama Preaches GOOD JUDGEMENT
The list of his GOOD JUDGEMENT Calls
1. Rev ,. Wright
2 Resko
3. Head Advisor speaking differently to Canada about NAFTA
4. Head Advisir speaking differently to Britian on Irag
If this is GOOD JuDGEMENT WE " DON"T" need him making his TYPE of GOOD JUDGEMENT CALLS for 300 Miilion Americans

Geoff Smith   April 30th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

He prefers not to go negative, but it's what works.

C'mon Obama you got to win before you can go change things...look at Gore and Kerry. Of course, they'd have been better than Bush: but they lost.

Dal   April 30th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

OBAMA is MIXED RACE so he cares for both his race MIXTURE. Black and white.

suzanne galda   April 30th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

WHY will Obama NOT debate Hillary in free-form Lincoln styldebate? Something to hide? The more we see ALL of the candidates the more we understand who they are. I am a Democrat and will have to vote for who ever the nominee is BUT I trust Hillary Clinton for experience and expertise. Let's let Obama gro a little....please!

Phyllis Wick   April 30th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Polls go up. Polls go down. Once Obama clinches the nomination (and he will clinch the nomination) and Hillary supporters come to terms with the fact that their choice didn't win. The vast majority of them (the SMART ones) will bite the bullet and line up behind Obama, especially when she inevitably comes out in his support.

Sheri   April 30th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

You Hillary people are so bitter and that because she is LOSING. No way she can win. DO THE MATH!!!!!

Jason   April 30th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

The most hillarious part about this whole thing, is that they're both losing to McCain. If Hillary somehow takes this, there will be those Dems who believe she's not going to 'change' anything. Nader will then start to preach change, since Barack will be gone, and he'll take enough of the vote to ensure we put McCain in to office!

Nader '08!

marilyn   April 30th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

You are being silly, you still think votes will be counted in a general election. McCain will steal the election. He is far to the right, he will make Bush look like Gandhi. I prefer Hillary but will vote for any democrat running against John McCain. Notice the media are not talking about McCain's relationship with pastor Hager (?) also a divisive character. What's an American to do?

Lisa   April 30th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Kelly from Oklahoma.....

The gas tax will put approx. $9.25 in your pocket per month.....IF the oil companies don't raise prices to offset it. Do the math. If that is really gonna help your situation then you are doing much better than most. I want a long term solution to the problem. Don't insult me by putting a band aid on a gaping wound. Reminds me of the time I was offered a nickel raise. If that's the best they can do, then they can just keep it as far as I'm concerned.

eric   April 30th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Why is there no margin of error on the poll of polls? If all three polls that you use have a margin of error why doesn't this poll?

Dexter   April 30th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

My Lord what more does Barack have to do to win some of you people?

1.Do you feel that Barack Obama is a racist?
2.Do you honestly feel he is easily influenced?
3.Do white Americans feel that they will be enslaved by Barack Obama?
4.Do you feel that Barack can unite us to build a better country and bring everyone together regardless of our differences to build a better, stronger, prosperous United States of America?

If you said yes, to the first 3 questions then you were not going to vote for Barack Obama anyway….He could promise you the world and you would ask why not the moon.

You people are looking for perfection in a non-perfect society! Grow up!

Debbie, Columbus, Indiana   April 30th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

I would like to know who's paying Wright. Don't you think it's a little bit TOO coincidental that when Hilary was in a do or die situation in Pennsylvania, that suddenly Rev. Wright surfaced with his comments, so that it would detract from Obama?

Fast forward to Indiana & North Carolina primaries. Once again, these are MUST wins for Hilary. Obama is double digits ahead in North Carolina and it was a neck and neck race in Indiana, with Obama maintaining a slight lead . . . and coincidentally, here comes Rev. Wright once again. I used to be a member of that denomination. The denomination oversees the local churches. They wouldn't let someone that outrageous minister to the people. That isn't the outlook of the denomination.

I can't help but wonder who's paid Wright to make these incredible scenes, to detract from Obama. I wish someone would begin investigating that. I expect that you would have to trace it through a lot of different aveunes, but that it would ultimately lead back to Hilary.

Golden Chica   April 30th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

It was Pastor Wright that wrote Obama's two books for him.

Jonathan   April 30th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

I love how so many Clinton supporters accuse Obama of being a liar, divisive, and has bad judgment, but they don't substantiate it with any rhyme or reason.

Here are some examples of how to accuse someone of something:
Clinton=liar because she lied 3 times about sniper fire
Clinton=bad judgment because she voted for the war without reading the NIE on Iraq
Clinton=divisive because she's waging a huge negative campaign that's dividing the democratic party

See, it's simple:)

Stephen   April 30th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

It's a Fox News poll. Enough said!

Guy Smiley   April 30th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Polls go up. Polls go down. Once Obama clinches the nomination (and he will clinch the nomination) and Hillary supporters come to terms with the fact that their choice didn't win. The vast majority of them (the SMART ones) will bite the bullet and line up behind Obama, especially when she inevitably comes out in his support.

Let's get it right   April 30th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

I"m posting however I rarely get "approved". I think the polls are only snapshots and its difficult to compare them. Some of these have such large sampling errors, they lose alot of credibility.

I think Obama will be able to pull out a squeek of a win in IN..

Hillary's options are closing in on her and hopefully this will be over soon.

Lisa   April 30th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Obama's response to Wright was brilliant, however.
As more people watch it, he will gain even more suport.

Katie   April 30th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Uh oh, Obamanation. What say you now?

Lightning   April 30th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

These national polls sure do matter when there are less than 10 contests remaining.

And remind me, who has gained more Superdelegates since Pennsylvania? Since March 4th? Oh and since Super Tuesday?

Nicole for Hillary   April 30th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Obama really has so much drama going on. What is going to happen when he gets into the White House? More drama! Let's just give this a rest and focus on the real thing. Hillary would have put her foot down on this nonsense a lot time ago. And they say women are caddy...

William   April 30th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Obama is finished. This Dem is voting Hillary or McCain.

v.ananthan   April 30th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

OBAMA SAID HE^S OUTRAGED WITH PASTORS COMMENTS…
(PLEASE SEE SOME BLOGS BACK).

HILLARY IS SAYING "I think it’s offensive and outrageous"

I DON^T UNDERSTAND WHY PEOPLE ARE MAKING THIS A BIG ISSUE AND ATTACKING HILLARY AS A MEAN PERSON WHEN BOTH HILLARY AND OBAMA SAID THE SAME…..:

DOESN^T HILLARY HAS THE RIGHT TO SAY HER OPINION…..???

Bobby tray   April 30th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

of course he lost ground with the media focusing on issues that do not pertain to the issues that are affecting the country. This polls shows how successful the media is at derailing any campaign

mick   April 30th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Why can't people see that Obama has such bad judgement?

Fred up north   April 30th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

The Democratic congressman is towing the Party line ! this election is so polarized and so intense that the chances of a united party is very much in doubt ! (Obama's worst enemies are African Americans) !

Sheri   April 30th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Obama is still leading over Clinton, He always bounces back and that is because of the message of change. He has been picking up super delegates everyday and is continuing to do so. Hillary has no chance mathmatically to win. She is behind and cannot catch up. So go Hillary go on and Drop Out!

Dan   April 30th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

The only thing that matters is his delegates... He will win the nomination easily, but the damage from Hillary has already been done. She should have dropped out back when he was 11% ahead instead of dragging his name through the dirt for the last month. Very poor decision on her part when she has no change of winning.

elizabeth   April 30th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

WHY do people question Obama's judgement of being w/a [pastor for 20 years like Wright, when Hilary Clinton has been with a liar and cheater for 30+ years? Where is HER judgement????
Los Angeles

mr stlouis   April 30th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

lets talk about hillary pastor getting seven years for child abuse, the median is more than bias their racist

lisa   April 30th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

I am so tired of the media being bias! I bet CNN will not report the story I just heard on ABC. Hillary keeps saying that Bush should have stopped a Company from China from buying and sending job from a company in Indiana. Headline News: Bill approved the purchase. Maybe she she is misspeaking?

Andy L. DOMINECK   April 30th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

The sooner CNN and Wolf Blitzer stop mentioning Rev. Wright and his exploits, the sooner the voters can get back to thinking about the issues in this campaign. I can not see why the news media is giving so much attention to the negatives in this election instead of just questioning the candadites about their positions. Who cares what Rev. Wright thinks. He is not running for president., Barack Obama is running for president and he is not responsible for what other people say about anything!!!

Andy in Jacksonville, Florida.

Thomas   April 30th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

87% of Americans wanted to go to war after 9/11, in New York that number was higher... Clinton voted for the war because the people she represented wanted to go to the war... Its nice to be Obama and say he did not vote, because he had NO vote. Years later he makes this a big talking point when Americans don't want to be at war anymore.

Clinton did what we wanted I don't blame her for that and I'm glad she wants to get us out of the war. The problem I have is if either Obama and Clinton think they can just leave Iraq they are mistaken...

Obama has never crossed party lines and in his short career never done anything that proves he can work with others. Clinton has traveled the world meet leaders and that alone is why I like her she knows about other countries (unlike Obama who thinks Canada has a president!)

Clinton or McCane 08'

Mirta   April 30th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

He is in a right spiral and won't be able to pull up. Donna Brazille said it months ago: "movements die"...this was a movement and it is dying. He is no better than any other politician and it is starting to show. His campaign strategy is ready to crash.

I must have missed something? Did Michelle "the gift that keeps on giving" Obama say something ignorant again? LOL! She is a train wreck in public.

Hillary '08

Martha   April 30th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

The many faces of Hillary remind me of the tried joke of the dealer with the two skulls on his wall: one of Pancho Villa as a child; the other of Pancho Villa as an adult.

tom   April 30th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

i would like to see a poll of how many people lie to the people talking the polls

Chapman   April 30th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

These polls are snapshots in time. They mean very little right now because you're talking hypotheticals against each other & with a split Democratic party. Take a look at match ups w/ Nader & whatever joe green candidate guy's name is & you might have a little better idea where we're at. But Obama's low count right now is definitely indicative of the flap over Wright. The positive is that by the time the General comes around this will be old news & you won't be able to manipulate the numbers nearly as dramatically. This is round 2 of this flap & at the worst of it Clinton can only pull even (through all the attacks). What that really says is that Obama is an extremely strong force right now.

An American in Canada   April 30th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

If the media ( TV, radio, newpapers, internet) had done it's job
of informing citizens about who Barack Obama is and where he came from, he (Obama) would not even be in this race.

The race would have been between Clinton and Edwards....

And if the DNC, would have investigate one of the candidates who is running for the highest position in America, Obama would not even be in the race.

So, Media shame on you for being derelict in your duty, to the citizens who count on you; you have let them down considerably, especially in the democratic candidates primaries.

HarryT   April 30th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

He's unelectabl;e. For all you liberals who think Obama is the cat's meow, I would caution you to look at the history of Presidential elections in the past 50 years.

While it may be nice to think about Camelpot and all that Obama will do to heal the wounds our nation suffers from, the truth is that candidates who the GOP can label as being too liberal or radical or devisive or in-experienced or a threat by being unknown are not going to win. It's nice to think about the great strides he can take, but it isn't going to happen if he can't get elected.

The Dems need to nominate a more stable 'middle of the road', proven candidate who won't scare folks. We may be able to only take small steps forward. But it will be better than taking large steps backwards as we have under GOP rule. Hillary is the person who can defeat the GOP.

Alex   April 30th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

LIARS!!! Looka at NBC-WSJ new POLL today – OBAMA LEADS CLINTON AND McCAIN BY 7 points !!!!

Grant   April 30th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Get with it guys...new poll, non Fox,,lol CNN's competitors taken today and just released show Obama up 8 points nationally..these are two polls with similiar results

The interesting thing out of the polls is that the swing vote for HRC in Indy is coming from Republicans who want to keep the vote alive, Obama has a sizeable lead with Independents

Ron Mueller   April 30th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Enough with the polls already...every couple of hours it is Clinton Leads in Indiana, Obama has Double Digits in NC, and McCain even in National Election only to be followed by a different result hours later. Surely, someone at CNN understands that 15 months into this campaign that they American public is just polled out and don't believe any of it, especially if it falls within the statical margin of error.

Let's stay focused on the issues and see where the canidates stand. Not what Bill Clinton might be saying; not what Rev. whatever said during a sermon only because Senator Obama knows him (else he wouldn't even make a local church bulletin let alone the national news), and how George Bush is supporting Senator McCain's ideas. Just stick with the candidates and compare facts.

LEE MESSNER   April 30th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

AT THIS TIME...I'VE DECIDED TO VOTE THIS WAY....
MCCAIN VS CLINTON.......VOTE FOR CLINTON
MCCAIN VS. OBAMA...VOTE FOR MCCAIN

AFTER THE CHURCH AFFAIR, WHICH I'M SORRY IT HAPPENED..EACH PERSON HAS HIS OWN BELIEF..A MAN WITHOUT A CHURCH IS A NO NO IN AMERICA TODAY..OUR LEADER OF THE USA MUST HAVE A STRONG BELEIF...I DO NOT KNOW WHOM OBAMA BELONGS TO NOW..HOPE HE LETS US KNOW SOMEDAY, INSTEAD PLAYING POLITICS TO WIN..

Stephen Davids   April 30th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

It may be time that Barack reaches below his rhetoric and start the smear tactics. I'm fairly sure this is NOT what he wants, but the bigger picture is more important.

There is ample fodder... It would be as sad as watching this Wright non-issue.

What type of nation and people are we? Intentionally ignorant, poorly educated, money grubbing "I got mine, you go get your own even if I only need 10% of what I have," society.

What have we come too? That we, as a nation, have allowed this to occur is beyond disgraceful. Rigged elections, ego-centric leaders, stupidity at the upper levels of world leadership, and fear.

Fear, fear, fear! Watch-out, your shadow may be a terrorist!

We allow torture here in the USA. We have occupied another county (like Sadam in Kuwait) against thier will for no reason. Oh my lord... what have we come too?

I'm ashamed of America. Moreover, I'ma ashamed of of myself. I didn't try hard enough, I know I could have done more. What have I allowed? What have we allowed?

The phrase "God bless America" takes on new meaning today. Today it's a plea for help, no longer a joyous acknowledgement of a wonderful country.

lyn-nj   April 30th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Hillary is a FIGHTER, and that is what we need. Obama is for HOPE and is a PROCATINATOR.

Obama should have come out clean and denounce his pastor last year! Obama had many chances since Marc 7, 07 when Fox-Ohanaity was reporting this news every week. The utube of actual words from Obama showed Rev Wright's hatred to the American people.

Lyn-New Jersey

Lyn-NJ

Videshi   April 30th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

If we people judge others by their pastors, math teachers, gardeners and chef, there would not be much value to the judgment.

Nancy, The Vineyard   April 30th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Cindy,

Jesus has intervened in this election, that's why Barack is the front runner. You should do a little research and figure out who really abandoned you–your elected officials by breaking the DNC rules.

O8ama

carolgulfport   April 30th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Hey Media Kings, let's discuss this...Hillary didn't fight for the Wal-Mart employees to unionize when she was on the Bd of Dir for 6 years! Yet, a Clinton advisor said in The New Yorker that "Clinton's Pennsylvania election day plan were leading a caravan of Wal-Mart greeters to the polls! And, Bill Clinton said "he thought that was a good idea, why didn't he think of that? That would run our totals up". Let see if I get this right, Hillary threw the Wal-Mart employees UNDER THE BUS when they tried to unionize then when it suits her politically, they're good enough to be picked up by Bill and PUT BACK ON THE BUS and driven to the polls to vote for her!! Rural America and blue collar workers, beware of the empty bus that is being driven...and is this part of her 35 years of experience???

Eric-PA   April 30th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Obatala for obama,

What's the problem? His numbers ARE slipping. The RCP average isw down to 2 points compared to 10 points last week. Oh and I think it's pretty clear that CNN is the Clinton Negative News. It's been that way for about 6 months.

Marlene   April 30th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

May the best man or woman wins
and SHE WILL!!!!!!!!

Norman Lees   April 30th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

I find it odd that nobody from the Obama camp has pointed out that the voters who stayed home and didn't vote in the Florida and Mighigan primeries would be disenfranchised. The educated and affluent who did not vote because they were told it would not count. The exact voter that would vote for Obama. Should their votes not count? Therefore without a redo, it is complete dirty politics to count those delegates.

Michael Rose   April 30th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Count Michigan and Florida and then don't count Hillary out. If the Dems lose in November it's not her fault. She didn't come in to spoil the party she came prepared to win and met some resistance from an upstart with a shallow resume whose boredom with the drudgery of his role as a junior Senator has driven him to use the charming eloquence of callow youth to snatch the nomination out of her hands. This presumptive and impatience grasp has squandered the chance for the kind of party unity that guaranteed the defeat of any Republican nominee. If the Dems lose in November the blame can only be laid at his door.

How can this be?   April 30th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Joseph wrote:

Last time that I checked the election will be decided by the delegate count and not by a poll of polls.

Clinton can't win on delegates.

Well, Joseph, last time I checked, Obama can't win on delegates, either.

Joe Unger   April 30th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Obama's in a very tight spot now.
After weeks of people (read non-blacks) critcizing him for not disavowing Revrend Wright, he finally puts the hammer down and professes "outrage", the buzzword of our times. I am hearing the pundits claim this should help but I believe this only helps with those angry with Wright. Granted, I am not black, but how do blacks feel about this candidate who now appears to be pandering for votes? I do agree with Wright saying Obama is just being a typical politician now, saying what he thinks people want to hear.
Obama, you can't please everybody and when you try, you do come across as your typical politician. I don't see any "change" here.

gdouglas   April 30th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Finally Americans are coming to their senses and relize that Mrs Clinton is the best person to elect as President, Finally see the obama camp for what it is , all wind and air no substance . Their camp played the race card and now its backfiring on them. COME ON SUPERDELEGATES USE YOUR BRAIN VOTE CLINTON. Lets be realistic Mr Obama would not have the amount of delegates he has had it not ben for the black vote, thats not condemming anyone thats just stating the facts. Just check his record to actually see what he has accomplished since he has been in public life

Bob Butthead   April 30th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Bob,

Take your meds, he's not dropping from the FRONT RUNNER position. Hillary will have to steal the election, which she has no problem doing, since she's a thief, and a liar.

walt ohio   April 30th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

I hope everyone inHendersonville is not as ignorant as you PAT. Check your facts before you open your mouth. Since you know so much about Obamas lack of experience, why not name all of Hillarys accomplishments? Gotcha!!! Didn't I. Hillary is only experinced in lying.

Shannon   April 30th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

thank god,! Why is it that Obama supporters can't post without calling names and promoting hate. No wonder their candidate is done, that's all he had to offer. Politics of hope and change, I just smile whenever I hear it, it's like FOX saying they are fair and balanced.

Sean   April 30th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

The tides ebb and flow in politics, and especially in this campaign. Overall, Obama is still doing just fine, and is still on track to win the nomination. I'm just going to relax and watch it all play out, and then pull the lever for Obama in November.

And I'm a registered independent.

laura   April 30th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

I think the reason Obama denounced Wright is because he saw he was losing points. Obama had to know about this man 's extremism. This man is still hurting him. Why he didn't do anything about it, is what I am asking myself. Politics is dirty and you have no friends when you are down.

Lulu   April 30th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Hillary made a decision to give up her life as a woman with pride and dignity to stay in a loveless relationship to become president. There is no relationship as intimate as a husband and wife. Where is the judgment in that decision. She chose to stay in a relationship where she has been lied to over and over again.

ShannonL   April 30th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

It is pretty simple.

Wright is a lose cannon and will destroy Obama.

Superdelegates better pay attention....

AVA LAWSON   April 30th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Ok,so now I guess everyone has gotten what they wanted.There are people who was not going to vote for Barack Obama,for a particular reason ( need I spell it out?),but now they can use the Rev. Wright story as their legitimate reason and in turn feel good about themselves................America will get what they deserve in a President,McCain or Hillary................God bless American democracy!

Kris In PA   April 30th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

There are just too many questions to take that big of a risk on this guy right now. Not now.

ABC=Anybody But Clinton   April 30th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

I don't feel comfortable with Senator Clinton lying about EVERYTHING! She has told so MANY LIES during this campaign, I don't think she knows what the truth is anymore. I prefer a candidate that speaks the truth even when it is not what we may want to hear. I prefer a candidate that doesn't play the SLIMY WASHINGTON GAMES like Clinton and MC Cain. DON'T BELIEVE THE HILLARY HYPE and the MCCAIN MCLIES!

Linda   April 30th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

As long as Obama has the delegate lead, he has earned the nomination. No one is going to steal this Democratic Party Nomination from the person who has earned it by following the rules. That is a Republican tactic. Oh yeah-that makes it a Clinton tactic.

YES WE CAN, AND WILL   April 30th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Not in my book. He will win because America does not want a liar or warmonger in the White House.

J.Onofre -CA   April 30th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

I suspect this is a setup for a comeback opportunity for Obama.

Ryan   April 30th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

I find it funny that all these Clinton supporters are calling Obama untrustworthy. Hillary Clinton will say or do anything to get elected. Face it people. She's losing in delegates and there's no way she can get enough delegates to get the nomination. She needs to step down but she will keep going and destroy the Democratic party.
For point of fact, I am a registered Republican but I am giving my support to Sen. Obama. He is the only candidate that can bring both parties together.

Barack Obama Democratic Nominee 2008   April 30th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

some of you just makes my skin crawl..Bottom line the Clintons will say and do anything to win..Barack wasn't on the ballot in Michigan and they all agreed the votes wouldn't count..People didn't even know Obama that well.The truth of the matter is the Clintons are well known so why does Obama have the lead in most states one,more delegates one and more popular votes?Barack has one this nominations and its is anything else would be stealing it from him .Remember if Hilary is so right for this country and has so much experience why isn't she leading in most states won,most delegate count and most poplar votes..

Lana, NATIVE AMERICAN CHEROKEE INDIAN   April 30th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

PLEASE! Everyone, go to Electoral vote, click on Obama v. McCain. It shows the true posibilities for the GE this fall.

Tubby The Tuba   April 30th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

If Hillary's campaign is going to use "Swift Boat" tatics on Obama, he should run an add on her stating that she is Pro NAFTA! She was during her husband's presidency, and her husband still supports the Columbia deal as does Mark Penn, her campaign strategist. So just run it. Yeah she said NOW, since running for the presidency, she is against it, but then Obama has a lot of particulars on his ideas and concepts, but they're gonna lie about it and say he has no particulars on implementing his programs for America. Go Obama.

Todd, Kenosha, WI   April 30th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

It's the Delegates that matter. Hillary lost a long time ago.

Obama all the way

Ellie, Byron Center, MI   April 30th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

YEAH BABY!!!!

Hillary'08

Dylan   April 30th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

It is truly a sad state of affairs in this country. Soldiers are dying every day in Iraq. Gas is a $4 per gallon. The economy is in the tank.... and the most important thing in the mainstream meadia is Obama's ex-pastor. I am so disappointed with not only the MSM, but also so many of my fellow Democrats who let this garbage influence their views. I thought the Demcoratic Party was smarter than that. I thought the Democratic was better than that. If fear and smear leads to a Clinton candidacy, I leave for good...

OregonVoter   April 30th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Hey "Chief", how about saying something intelligent on here instead of calling names.

charles NJ   April 30th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Why Obama is not losing more ground:
1. Media, especially msnbc, is gaga over him. Lovefest is fading.

Cynthia   April 30th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Senator Obama will be just fine. The Obama supporters still believe in him in spite of what other are trying to do.

Ohio Voter For Hillary!   April 30th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

He's done for and he would'nt never win to be President away!.....

Get Real   April 30th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Has anyone read Naomi Klein's book, The Shock Doctrine? If not, you should. This whole Democratic primary is just the thing that Repubs love. While we are all focused on tearing each other up, they are manipulating oil prices, food prices and working their dirty deeds behind the scenes. They love it when we go into shock (as in after 9/11 or Katrina) or lose our focus as thinking individuals. It is just another chapter in the dumbing down of America. Get over the Wright thing. This should have been brought out long before this. Wright and Obama had a conversation over a year ago saying there would come a point when they would have distance themselves from each other. This is just part of the plan. Start focusing on what the current administration is continuing to do to the American people. Stop being reactive and start being proactive otherwise things are going to get a lot worse.

Sara   April 30th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Obama 08, NO MORE CLINTONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eddie   April 30th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

It is funny how Hillary supporters tell Obama to drop out because of a poll,but he leads in every thing that counts:delegates
popular votes
states won
But Hillary was behind in all these things including the polls and you told here to fight on ,stupid.

KE   April 30th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Some people will bark at a wrong tree and some people will bark at everything. The Obama people will blame Hillary for everything and blame everybody else for everything like some people will blame America for everything sometimes not know what they are really against.

BJ   April 30th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Yes Obama supporters... you're right! Polls ONLY matter to you if Obama is ahead!

Nevermind that he showed flawed JUDGEMENT with Wright
Nevermind that after 20 years, he only realized the truth yesterday
Nevermind that he has been exposed as JUST a politician
Nevermind that his political message of "change" is floundering
Nevermind that he is now unelectable
Nevermind that he is just pandering
Nevermind that he turns his back on his fellow parishioners

In denouncing Rev. Wright, is he telling the congregation that they too have been listening to hate messages for the past 20 years? AND they still don't realize this?

Give me a break!

william   April 30th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

What in God's name does Obamas' mess have to do with HIlliary? PLease this is his problem let him work it out. I feel bad that he let the press and his campaign push him to make comments about Wright. Comments to fast too soon. He should have let it play out on its own, and not add wood to the fire that is now an inferno.

America for Obama   April 30th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

THE DEM RACE IS OVER PERIOD.
NEWS CHANNELS LOVE TO MAKE IS SEEM LIKE IT'S STILL ON.
WHY?
MORE VIEWERS, MORE CLICKS ON THIER WEBSITES=MORE REVENUE FROM COMMERCIALS AND ADS.
CNN, I DARE YOU TO POST THIS, YOUR STAFF KNOW FOR A FACT THAT CLINCTON STANDS NO CHANCE. YOU KNOW THAT OBAMA WILL BE THE DEM NOMINEE.

Quinn   April 30th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Obama will win.

The superdelegates will not overturn the will of the people...who have giving him the lead in delegates, states won and the overall popular vote.

Obama's enemies will find fault in him no matter what he does. He could save a busload of school children from a ditch and all people would do is question his motives.

Obama will prevail nonetheless.

Obama 08!

John, Marietta, GA   April 30th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Ok, just imagine Obama loses. Are you happy? can you imagine having McCain and Hillary left in race, what will change? You keep fantasizing on some 90's economy, just like the Republicans were fantasizing on 80's morality when they rushed to Bush. The world has changed, old folks need to realize that we need someone with broad ideas in this age. We are about to tick the world off if we do not do the right thing. Our ego could fail us, Obama has done nothing people. Stop hating on this man.

charles NJ   April 30th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Why he is losing ground:
1. Bitter / Cling
2. "typical white people"
3. Reverend Wright and Obama's lame excuses
4. more people are getting to know him beyond his lofty campaign appearances and they don't like him
5. Can't hold his own in debates
6. Voters realize he is just a Daleyesque chicago political operative suppressing votes behind the scenes in Michigan/Florida claiming "it's complicated logistically" Really? In Operation Desert Storm we moved 500,000 troops and equipment in days

7, PERHAPS THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT REASON OF ALL: HILLARY IS BETTER ON THE ISSUES AND THE BEST ABLE TO BEAT MCCAIN!

Why Obama is losing more ground:
1. Media especially msnbc is gaga over him. But the lovefest is fading.

HillarySkank on myspace   April 30th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

What the majority of Clinton's supporters fail to realize is that no matter how negative her ads continue to be, there is one thing that Barack has going for him that she never will. He isn't HILLARY CLINTON. As much as her supporters really deserve to experience a life of hell under her administration, the rest of us should not have to be subjected to it. When she loses, and she will, might I suggest all of those that love her so much just pack up and move to New York to be near her royal thighness.

Incoming Sniper Fire   April 30th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

IS THIS SHOCKING INFORMATION CNN???...CONSIDERING HOW YOU CAN'T SEEM TO LET GO OF THE WRIGHT STORY AND REPORT ON THE IMPORTANT NEWS OF THE DAY???
Today marked the 7-month that violence has escalated in Iraq! I guess the media isn't interested in that story. Today almost 500,000 plus U.S. Citizens have had to face home foreclosures. I guess the media isn't interested in that story as well. Today Iran put a halt to the sale of oil to the U.S. because they said the dollar is too weak. And Iran is also pressuring the OPEC nations to join them. I would've thought the media would think this story is important to U.S. citizens considering all the talk about oil tax and the economy in the upcoming summer months. This is what Sen. Obama is talking about when he points to the fact that in every election cycle the MSM and politicians engage in the body politic like some sporting event, instead of the life altering impact the wrong decisions have on this country and the rest of the world. It is very sad that the world is watching this nation become a shell of its promise of a true Democracy. They are looking at how MSM is hijacking the electoral process, along with bought and paid for politicians. It has to be quite perplexing to see CNN cover elections in Pakistan and critique the process, when they are part of the very problem why things don't change right here in this country.

Jo   April 30th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Hattie - I have a doctorate (Do you know what that means?), and I support Hillary for President. Dem-oc-Rat, Hillary has not split the party, Obama has caused the damage. When people vote for him just because he is black, he is splitting the party and causing a racial divide in our nation.

Hillary deserves the first dance at the inaugural ball. She earned it by working hard for all Americans in the senate and as first lady of the U.S. and Arkansas. She has a great legal mind, and she is not afraid to work her way through controversy. Obama talks the talk, but Hillary walks the walk! Clinton 08!

J   April 30th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

By the way, since when has leading in a poll by "only one point" meant that the losing candidate should be considered the winner?

We need another Age of Reason here in America, fast.

Realistic   April 30th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Too little, too late. The election ended when Hillary didn't win Pennsylvania by at least 20 points like she needed to.

Tim from Eugene OR.   April 30th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

FOX NEWS, good source, did anyone check Rush Limbough's poll? I really hope that when Obama gets elected president one of the first things he does is appoint very thoughtfull people to the 3 FCC seats and maybe we can reverse the fact that our countrys only 5 news sources is expanded so that competition will force all of the media to start reporting real news and real issues. FOX NEWS, what a joke that you even mentioned their poll. What a joke that Hillarys supporters are anxious to grasp onto a poll by them. Shame on your integrety CNN, you do know better!

ChicoSez   April 30th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

When Obama loses in Nov don't blame the Clinton's, blame the good 'Rev' Wright. Remember, up until Monday, the Obama line was that the rev was mainstream and not a kook. Only when the tracking polls showed what a liability the Rev had become, did Obama take the political step of kinda disowning Wright. Remember, Obama did not say that he and Wright were no longer friends, only that their relationship had changed, not ended.

Jeff from California   April 30th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

I seriously cannot for the life of me understand why this whole Rev. Wright nonsense is garnering so much media attention. So some crazy pastor made some ridiculously misguided and controversial statements - what else is new?!

As for why Obama remained a member of the church for so long, he probably didn't have any idea as to what sorts of crazy beliefs his minister had rotting in his brain. Heck, just the other day an old man who friends and neighbors thought nothing but good about was discovered to have kept his daughter/sex slave and children/grandchildren locked in his basement for the past quarter of a decade!

Let's move on and focus on fixing the countless problems that our country is facing. Personally, I think it's time for an agnostic or even atheist president so we can move forward into the 21st century.

Independent   April 30th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

After the Wright stuff subsides things will get to normal then we can see how polls are. The mess in FL/MI is due to DNC and Hillary signed in INK for it.

WH   April 30th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Blacks should be Thankful to Wright. He is trying to toughen Obama up. We know who Wright is, but who is Obama? Is he truly committed to the Blacks who support him? Wright has supported improving the plight of Blacks for many years. In fact, he is reponsible for inspiring Obama, preaching that in this society nothing is guaranteed to any Black Man, even if you are a Harvard Intellect. What Wright preaches is true , Obama knows it and any African American attending church knows it too. If he were truly commited to the Blacks that support him he would find a way to embrace Wright and his cause but in a more accepting way that all humanity could understand and relate. This was the power of MLK. Obama's denounciation of Wright simply says that he will say what he needs to get to be President, and this rightfully so, angers Wright.

Amanda   April 30th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

I'm much more concerned about the precepts of Obama's religion, than the influence of one person, one pastor. I believe Mr. Wright is just another religious entrepreneur, not a religious man personally. For him, it is about ego and cash flow! If a black man were to be elected as I hope happens, it would harm Mr. Wright's basic tenant, and the "woe is us" victim mentality that he preaches!

This is not religion, this is not God’s message, don’t pay for this nonsense!

kelley James   April 30th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

DROP THE CLINTONS. WHEN THEY SPEAK ITS ALWAYS ABOUT THEM AND THEM ALONE . IT I MYSELF AND ME. Can't you people see that the only people the Clintons care is themselves. OBAMA 08. VOTE OBAMA 08

James DeLelys   April 30th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

11 September 1998 Reverend Jeremiah Wright is photographed at the White House shaking President Bill Clintons hand. Reverend Wright was invited to a Prayer gathering where President Clinton apologizes for his affair.

My question: NBC ran this story but how come I have not heard this revelation, nor seen this issue presented upon the cable news networks? 'Inside' cable news political agenda possibly?

There is obvious ties to this controversial Reverend by the Clintons. Why are we not hearing about this???

FATHER BLESS jim

Double Standard!!!!!   April 30th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

The t.v. media is scritinizing Obama which if fine. Its a double standard..why are they not talking about Hillary's scandal with PETER PAUL during her run for N.Y. senator how she manage to hide campaige funds!!!! Just google" THE SHOCKING VIDEO HILLARY DON'T WANT YOU TO SEE!!!!!!

JO   April 30th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

AT LAST !! People are finally wising up to Obama !!

Oscar, Rio Vista, CA   April 30th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

A note to Clinton supporters. Kerry LOST the general election even though he received 90% of the black vote. If she steals the nomination away from Obama she will definitely lose the general election. The Clinton News Network keeps reporting that only 30% of Obama supporters will not vote for Clinton .. but that is untrue. I bet you that it will be at least 90%.

I've also come to see that racism is alive and well. How sad.

mitch from ark.   April 30th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

who cares?

Susan / PA   April 30th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Hey Paul....did you ever think there just isnt anything there to "unearth"?

That is what is frustrating you people...you people are just not use to honesty...ie Hillary..now that you can relate to

James   April 30th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Just what we need more status quo in Washington with Clinton. You really have to wonder if this country has any sense left at all.

The Lady   April 30th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Polls don't win elections votes do.

Marc   April 30th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Obama clearly does NOT have the experience to become President of the USA. People now are beginning to see that by the way he handles these election trials like this Wright clown. Hillary say what you will, is well versed in public policy and international public policy.
She knows her way around the current crop of world leaders and they know her...Very important points. If she is elected, she will hit the ground running on inauguration day while Obama and crew would be still trying to find the bathrooms in the White House.

KE   April 30th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Sen. Obama is a politician and he is a very ambitious man. Somebody who run for the presidency with his kind of record and experiences who could say that he is not an ambitious man?

Sen. Obama is a cowardly man. Rev. Wright has more judgement than Sen. Obama. Rev. Wright told Sen. Obama to stay away from him and he did not (till now). I'm not justifying Rev. Wright's preaching but those ideas are out there and he is not alone in that kind of rhetoric and that's the fact. I have no doubt Sen. Obama did not know what Rev. Wright is all about.

Sen. Obama cannot speak with his pastor, he cannot speak with Hillary, and he cannot debate. What kind of a leader he will be and if so in what kind of environment? That' my question.

Cheryl   April 30th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Bob-something is wrong here! Who is leading in the delegates?, who is leading in the popular votes?, OBAMA! exactly!!! I know common sense would prevail. Smart man.

James Connolly   April 30th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Being from NYC, I will guarantee that Obama is another stealth candidate in the mold of David Dinkins who won with the independent white voters.

Racial politics anyone? You'll see it if he squeaks in. Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, and yes, Jeremiah Wright will crawl out of the woodwork and Obama will give them front row seats in his administration. And nary a white face you'll see.

Tom   April 30th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

About time. Frankly, the guy should lose his senate seat too.

David   April 30th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

It is not surprsing Obama has dropped in the polls.
Obama did not disown Rev Wright in his speech, he simply denounced his comments. Furthermore, he did not appear furious or "rightiously indignant".

Obama 4 Our Future!   April 30th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Obama didn't create the Michigan problem, Michigan did. I am in Michigan and I voted non-committed that day to send a message to Michigan.

I am all for Obama. The Clinton's will say or do whatever they need to in order to win if they can. Hopefully the wise people of this country will see the light....Clinton's in the White House just means 4 more years of what we have right now.

Obama is brilliant enough to lead this country in a new direction, a change we all so desperately need.

GO OBAMA!

OBAMA O8!

Sharon   April 30th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

RB......will you do some real research :) peter paul is a nut and a convicted felon........

Alejandro   April 30th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Here is my reply to Alex in TX:

Calling all racists and bitter Americans, let us join forces for our master, Barrack Obamy!

Gregory   April 30th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

I know that Barack Obama did not Abandon Michigan voters.

I also know that Americans don't want another holiday.

osmond   April 30th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Cindy: you have to understand something. Barack is a man of laws hes going to follow them. he was a constitutional law professor so he has to be fair to the laws. This is not the first time MI and Fl werent counted. in 2004 when the DNC Chairmen was the now campaign advisor to hillary said that MI and Fl wouldnt be seated. you cant change the rules in the middle of the game. now if they split the delegates like they should its fine. but he never said that he didnt want to the votes he said he would agree with the DNC. If this were the opposite way around you know hillary wouldnt give it a second thought. if she was up and didnt have MI and FL she wouldnt care

AMG   April 30th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

To those that do not like the Fox news' polls please see the Gallup polls. Americans are waking up and this is good. We must thank Hillary for staying in the race and give the American people the chance to make a good selection.

Yes to Obama   April 30th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I am sure that those polls were proudly financed by our lovely previous president Bill Clinton.

READY999   April 30th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

If CNN-FOX-ABC-MSNBC and other news stations start to report REAL NEWS like up coming trial PETER PAUL vs CLINTONS for campaign fraud OBAMA polls will soar.However none of these REPUBLICAN news station is ready for a AFRO-AMERICAN PRESIDENT. They never will and I bet CNN will moderate these comments and will not post.

Susan / PA   April 30th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Pleaseeeeeeeeee spare us...Fox News Poll...you meand Bill Clinton/Mark Penn Poll...................Unbeieveable you CNN would stoop to such levels as to include a rouge news channel like Fox in your poll of polls.......... grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr..you are sinking fast CNN

Vietnam vet for Obama!   April 30th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Remember "Dewey Wins"?
Remember Obama's apparently insurmountable lead in NH polls?

It appears polling hasn't gotten much better since the 1940s.

Whatever people are willing to say to an anonymous stranger on the phone, the fact remains that Hillary is absolutely unelectable. People on the left, people on the right, and people in the middle...we're all sick of Clintons.

And Obama, like almost any other Democrat than a Clinton, beats McCain. Most of us aren't in that one-tenth of one percent of the biggest earners that Bush and McCain so love. WE have problems paying our bills, we would like to see a halt to the incredible shrinking of the dollar, and we definitely, absolutely, want our troops home!

Go Obama!

JP   April 30th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Obama is the only one willing to tell the American people the truth for a change!

Obama is the only one who:
* has told the truth on the gas tax
* has not said "obliterate" or "bomb bomb" IRAN
* has repeatedly said we need a new approach to foreign diplomacy (in case anyone thinks our current one is working!)
* was rignt on the money in 2002 – before we invaded Iraq – he said "it will fan the flames of anti-American sentitment around the world and cost Americans billions of dollars and thousands of lives"
* the only candidate left who was right about Iraq – showing good judgement from the start
* the only one who has outright refused to take lobbyists money and who has very publicly said he wants to change lobbyists influence in Washington (crickets from McCain & Clinton on that issue).
* the only one who has said that nuclear proliferation is the #1 threat to America, not terrorism. Nuclear arms in the hands of terrorists or rogue states is the #1 threat to the world.

See this if you want proof of his sound judgement: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1LhCch-JEo

kevin   April 30th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Obama has plenty of time...Hillary has no time. The national polls will reverse once again. There are those bent on his destruction because the republicans fear him. Do not be distracted or swift boated again. I believe that he can bring about change better than anyone.

Converted   April 30th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Sickening...Hillary couldn't get any lower than she'd already been, so all she had to do was wait for enough to hang on Obama to sink him to her level (who cares about real issues, right?). I'd been pretty undecided given the strengths and weaknesses of these candidates, but the last think I want is another politician walking the Karl Rove path of dirty politics. If it's Hillary for the Dems, I'll be voting McCain.

Kristen   April 30th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

After all that's happened in the past week – and he's still a point ahead? He's our next president!!!!

Obama!

Dennis   April 30th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Hillary has more experience... of being a corrupt cheat.

Whitewater, Peter Paul, sniper fire, bad touch pastor, vote for Bush to go into Iraq, earmarks galore...

And you all want to turn your back on Obama for some loud mouth preacher.

I pray for the day that we have an agnostic candidate... yes, I understand the irony of that statement.

Toboro   April 30th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

This week's polls are like a glitch. They more reflect the current mood (short term) rather the long term.
In 2 weeks or so, Barack will re-emerge as the Democratic leader.

lugina   April 30th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

OBAMA PLEASE JUST GO AWAY...GO...FLIP-FLOP...

Jenni B   April 30th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Oh C'mon! Can't any of you see that this was a total set up by the Clinton Camp? Obama is being lynched left and right. Don't you think it's just a little odd that Clinton hasn't pounced all over this Wright issue? Even though that's all she and Mr. Cigar Clinton ever do to Obama?

The last debate was a set up as well. Hillary stood there grinning, literally the smile painted on her face. Just in the last few days, The Clinton campaign has been "hinting" that something was up and they're sure they will will win... oh, and then this reverend wright controversy is everywhere! Serously it's just been one thing after another. Just liek suddenly a tape with Obama speaking in SF was "leaked" to Huffington Post just before PA primary! And PA fell for it!

Alot of folks are in bed with the Clintons. They are dishonest and as dirty as they come, and powerful. It's so obvious... I really hope someone in the media uncovers how this entire thing just "suddenly" blew up in the media, aimed at Obama's demise, and to Hillary's benefit. I'm surprised the Clintons haven't put out a hit on Obama yet.

All of you Clinton supporters are the ones voting for a wolf in sheep's clothing. SUPERDELEGATES WHERE ARE YOU? Come forward for Obama, let's get back on track before the Clintons steal the White House!

Shame on you PA. I urge Indiana and North Carolina voters to really look at Obama and the facts. Don't fall for Hillary's lies and manipulation. She only cares about herself and the family dynasty. She isn't the midwestern gal she keeps reinventing to grab votes.

OBAMA '08
CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN

Kimiko Honda   April 30th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

I think that the "Rev." Wright is/was a Clinton plant to discredit and bring down Barack Obama.
Before the Wright scandal, Obama was riding high in the polls, and nothing that Clinton did ( none of her back-stabbing, mud slinging, temper-tantrums) worked in doing damage to Obama.
Then, when it looked like Obama was unstoppable....Rev. Wright appears.
I think that either of the Clintons, or their surrogates brought him out of the woodwork, paid him off, and set him up to speak and discredit Obama.

Think!   April 30th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

If the Democrats lose the election in November, it will be because of the Clintons and their supporters.
Her self-serving ambition for the presidency has been so destructive.
Talk about a scorched earth policy.
Think about it. She really has nothing to lose.
The Clintons are millionaires many times over, so, unless Hillary wins the Democratic nomination and the presidency in the fall, it really doesn’t matter to them whether Barack or McCain become president. They’re lives won’t change.

They don’t have to worry about whether their house is going to be taken away.
They don’t have to worry about getting sick.
They don’t have to worry about paying off student loans.
They don’t have to live in poverty.

So, why not go for broke and risk the future of the American people?
It sickens me.

People need to remember that after graduating from Harvard, with no rich parents to pay for it, Barack Obama worked helping the poor of Chicago when he could’ve been doing a lot more lucrative work. He and Michelle just paid off their student loans a few years ago. Also, the bulk of his wealth, which pales next to McCain’s or the Clintons’ fortunes, has come from his books, his ideas, not working for a huge multinational whose feet rest on the backs of the poor.

This is so frustrating.
We Americans are so close to destroying our country and our way of life, and more than half of us don’t even see it.
It’s sad.
Is it our collective American ego that can’t admit a mistake?
Are we unable to say to ourselves “You know, this just isn’t working. We need to take a chance on something different”?
Honestly, do we really think that things could get any worse for us?

The extremists pre 911 hatred of the west was cultivated by Reagan, Bush Sr. and the Clintons.
The post 911 hatred, which has been greatly amplified, was cultivated by Bush Jr and his foolish decisions.
Our economy is in a shambles because of the current administrations policies since September 11th.
Iraq is just one example.

We need to obliterate the Al Qaeda’s of the world, that’s true.
We need to be tough.
But we also need to destroy the seeds that will continue to produce terrorists.
We need to stamp out that hatred.

I believe that Barack can fulfill this mission.

The world use to look up to us.

Let’s be leaders again.

Obama ’08!

Jack, Phoenix   April 30th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

If Barrack cannot pull this one off, YOU will see John MCCain in the White House. Now get behind Barrack. And I'm a Republican that will NEVER vote for McCain or Clinton.

true colors   April 30th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

The fancy rhetoric could hide his hypocrisy for only so long.

The chickens always come home to roost.

What goes around, always comes back around.

The truth shall set you free.

Julie   April 30th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

It's better to get a better understanding of Obama now before naive voters get him in as President. THEN it'll be years of finding out that he was not prepared to run this country. I'm sure all those delegates who rushed to endorse Obama for their own gain, are getting a little bit sweaty, hoping that they didn't make a hugh mistake.

08 for Obama   April 30th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

CNN, DO YOU HAVE BETTER NEWS TO REPORT? WHAT A HELL? I DON'T CARE IF IT IS OBAMA OR HILLARY, CAN YOU PEOPLE REPORT ON WHAT CONCERNS AMERICANS. YOU SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF YOURSELVES. HAVE YOU FALLEN IN LOVE WITH WRIGHT'S COMMENTS? MAYBE YOU SHOULD MARRY THEM AND PUT THIS STUPID REPORTING TO REST. ARENT' GAS PRICES HIGH ENOUGH? ISN'T THE ECONOMY BAD ENOUGH? AREN'T GROCERIES EXPENSIVE ENOUGH? JUST WHAT IN THE HELL IS WORNG WITH YOU?

DT   April 30th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Obama is so obviously the only candidate of integrity, honesty, and intelligence. It's so lousy that these grimy politicians are going for anything they can to bring him down, and worse that people are buying their bull. Hillary would prefer to see the Dems lose than for her not to be the candidate. That way she can run in 4 years again instead of Obama being the incumbent. These polls are just fluctuating based on whatever random irrelevant nonsense is in the news on any given day. They'll swing back and forth. In the end, Obama will be the candidate because anything else would be suicide for the Dems.

Anne E.   April 30th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

I cannot believe that CNN is citing a poll from Faux Noise. How disappointing!
If there's a shred of truth to these numbers, perhaps it indicates that we don't deserve someone like Barack Obama. Anyone shallow enough to allow themselves to be swayed by the Wright "issue"......oh wait. This has GOT to be the same bunch of people who were ok with the idea of supporting a guy who couldn't name world leaders to save himself; who didn't show up for military service; who failed miserably at every business undertaking, but was good enough to "have a beer with." Never mind.......those same people want more of either
Grandpa Munster, or the Clinton baggage.

TC-Indiana   April 30th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Count Michigan for Clinton? My 75-year-old Michigan-native mother, who is a strong Obama backer, says she thinks she could've won Michigan, too, if she was the only name on the ballot!

tuff Col. Oh   April 30th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Those polls lie, at the end of the day 90% of the blacks are still going to vote for Obama, granted he can't win without the white vote, and hillary can't win without the black vote. How come the question isn't raised why Hillary can't win the black vote the vote she's not agressively seeking.. If Obama go after Hillary too harsh he'll be accused of attacking a white woman and we all know that's a no no. now they ask why did Obama wait too long to denouce his pastor, first all the so call public wanted was for him to denounce him now they want to know what took him so long, what's taking the media so long to put this matter to rest. Kill this Rev. Wright story

brian   April 30th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

To Obama supporters:

Please go and comfort Obama.. He must be crying out loud right now..Huhuhu.. Come now Babama. Poor Obama..

stage fright   April 30th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

This man played the race-card one too many times and got caught in his own trap.

Beverly   April 30th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

The new polls shows why Clinton needs to remain in this race.
As in any race, it's not over until it ends. She is sprinting now and Obama is looking tired and losing ground.
Clinton will be the nominee if the Democrats want to win.

zap   April 30th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Lessons Learned

Things I have learned during this campaign season:

In a race that includes a former First Lady of the United States and a multimillionaire Republican senator rumored to share up to eight residences with his wife, the black guy from Chicago is unforgivably elitist.

Racism in America is caused primarily by black Chicago preachers.

The guy who keeps getting confused over the relationship between Iraq, Iran, and al Qaeda is the foreign policy expert.

The guy who goes to campaign stops on his wife's private jet aircraft is the most down-to-earth.

The guy who changed his stance on tax cuts, Roe v. Wade, immigration, gun control, the confederate flag, torture, public financing, and his own anti-earmark rhetoric is the "straight talker".

People in the heartland don't like it when you call them bitter, but they do like it when you explain to them that they're too dumb to understand issues more important than whether or not they like to be called bitter.

Arugula is the measure of a man.

Bowling is the measure of a man.

Orange juice is the measure of a man.

Flag pins are the measure of a man.

Success in Iraq consists of any reduction in violence, except when violence increases that's good too.

A recession is only a recession if you call it one.

Bill Kristol, Sean Hannity, Bill O'Reilly, Karl Rove, Maureen Dowd, David Brooks, David Broder, Charles Krauthammer and Bob Novak are all intensely interested in giving advice to the Democratic candidates because they just want to be helpful.

There are people in this world dumb enough to believe every one of these things.

Gene   April 30th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Should Mr. Obama not get the Democratic nomination it is a sure return to the White House for the Republicans for many Democrats and Independents ,like I, will not vote for Ms Clinton. As much as I would hate to see four more years of the same destructive policies I have an innate fear of Ms Clinton. This was an election for the Democrats to loose, and they will! I feel sorry for America.

stage fright   April 30th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

I'm sick of this false, hypocritical man

Michael   April 30th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

There's got to be more to offer than "I am not Hillary". Since that is all Obama ever had, it does not surprise me that he is tanking.

Ev   April 30th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

I've had it with CNN's strong prejudice for Hillary. Goodbye!

kailin   April 30th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Sen Obama is just NOT experienced enough. He only has a few years in Senate. He is on the defense, makes big promises, has fired up speeches, but has not given us a good sense of how he is going to pay for his promises, and accomplish everything he says. He has lots of empty words. The USA needs to get to know him better, maybe in a few years he will be ready. He buckles under pressure and when the fire gets hot, he gets defensive and starts whining that everyone picks on him – he gets to hung up on emotion. He is not ready for the President, people please think hard before voting for Sen Obama, get to know the man first, lots of problems.

Dee, WV   April 30th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

The fact is after ALL the bad press on Obama he is STILL leading in the polls...bite that off and chew it Billary supporters...and Obama supporters aren't "angry"...we're PISSED...non stop attacks on Obama, constant lying...Hillary is like a virus that won't go away. And for all you Billary supporters that say you won't vote at all or will vote for McCain if Obama wins the nomination...what BS!!!!! YOUR THE REASON THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IS FALLING APART..YOU AND YOUR FEARLESS LEADER!!!!! :p

Mary   April 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Poll from FOX NEWS !!!!!!!!

Too Funny!!!

Might as well ask the National Enquirer......

Iv   April 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Why isn't the latest Zogby poll included? In that poll it shows Obama leading McCain by 3 points and Clinton losing to McCain by 10.

J   April 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I don't understand how this makes him "unelectable". It's good to get him vetted now, so it doesn't bite him in the general.

And in case you haven't realized, all these polls show that even with a scandal getting 24/7 coverage for 4 days, he at worst, becomes as electable as Hillary.

In other words, on a good day, Obama wins handily.
On a bad day, he has about the same chances as Hillary.

You can't elect a woman who is looked upon unfavorably by somewhere between 50 and 60% of Americans.

Getting tired of this   April 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter and have to admit that I am concerned that superdelegates might reconsider in the face of the damage that the RNC and the McCain and Clinton campaigns have each been doing to his candidacy by questioing his patriotism, race-baiting, charging that he would be weaker as commander-in-chief than even the other party's candidate, etc, etc, etc.

However, this stuff is to be expected from the RNC and McCain and, if repsonded to by a nifed Dem party, would have much less impact on general election voters. The same tactics are inexcusable when they come from Clinton. And if Clinton gets the nomination as a result of such tactics, she will be rightly reviled.

I understand that HRC supporters may not vote for Obama if he were to get the nomination and they may feel he is underqualified – even "unelectable" – but that is a very far cry from him being elected because he trashed the other candidate to the point of irretrievable reputational damage.

If she wins that way she will experience a backlash from within her own party and its constituencies that simply would not be matched by the backlash from Clinton supporters vs. an Obama candidacy. After all, if he were to win, it would be at least in part due to the incompetence of her campaign throughout the first 30 state contests. Not much to be angry at him about there.

Patricia   April 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Obama does not need to get down and dirty. He is campaigning on positive change and he doesn't need to get dirty like Hilary. I am still hopeful that the American Public has a brain and will vote for the candidate who can make a positive change in America.

Who are these ignorant people who listen to FOX news?

Indu B   April 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Mike,
I THINK AMONG ALL THE BLOGGERS HERE, YOU GOT IT RIGHT. IT WAS STAGED AND NOW NOBAMA CANNOT CONTROL IT. HOWEVER, WRIGHT IS SO WRONG THAT ANYBODY WHO EVEN LISTENED TO HIM FOR THE 2ND TIME (FORGET 20 YEARS REPEATEDLY), IS ALSO WRONG. I CANNOT UNDERSTAND HOW NOBAMA COULD LISTEN TO HIM FOR SO LONG... OR IT MUST BE THAT NOBAMA LIKED WRIGHT'S IDEOLOGY – I CANNOT FIND ANY OTHER EXPLANATION. NOBAMA TALKED ABOUT HIS OWN GRANDMA AND ABOUT THOSE DAYS. WHATEVER! IF I DO NOT AGREE TO SOMETHING EVEN MY SPOUSE SAYS... I WILL NOT LISTEN TO IT ANY MORE. WHY DID NOT HE CHANGE THE CHURCH? WHY DID NOT HE SPEAK OUT!!! C'MON! WE ARE NOT STUPID!

GO HILLARY 2008!

James, OH   April 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I am a democrat and will vote for the only democrat left in the Race...Senator Obama.

I am so sick of Hillary's antics. I'm not calling her "Senator" because I believe she doesn't even deserve that title.

If only 10% of her scandals were made public by news networks like CNN (I'm starting to wonder), she'd be politically finished in a second.

People don't want to know the truth about Hillary Clinton. Yet, they jump over anything that can hurt Senator Obama. Such nonsense and bias...and frankly immaturity.

...no wonder the majority of Hillary's voters are old, rednecks and/or
uneducated, or all of the above.

Hillary Clinton is JUST LIKE Bush. Like or not, she is.

chul run park   April 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

This is written by a Korean American aged 82. supporting Obama.

Obama compaign started with stem of tree and now narrowing to branches and ...leaves.

Keep shouting CHANCE. Show off your youth and emphasize your gneration.

No details and flaters. In your case INPIRATION is more needed than persuatiion.

J Hardie   April 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Hillary in '08! Barrack needs to realize the only chance he has of getting into the White House past McCain is to be VP on Hillary's ticket

Fred   April 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

With the current state of delagetes as Follows

BO 1730
HC 1593

Difference of 137

Total Super Delagates 796

BO 239 Superdelagates
HC 261 Superdelagates

Means a remaining 296 Superdelagates to decide.

For Hillary to go ahead of BA, she would need 73% of the 296 superdelagates. This is Highly unlikely, if she does it would not bode well for Democratic Party, as a percentage like that would indicate an Undercurrent of Racism among the Super Delagates that chose hillary by that percentage.

Solid Voter   April 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I voted for Obama in my state's priomary, and if he wins the nomination, I will vote for him in November. Not only are the polls meaningless, but the frantic need to blow every single story out of proportion only effects opinions temporarily. That shows how fickle we are. I actually think Obama's hesitation to immediately "disown" his former pastor shows backbone and loyalty. People are complicated, and we all have friends or acquaintances who say and do things we find offensive, but because we form relationships of various kinds, we don't toss them aside.

Ann   April 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

chris April 30th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

If Barak looses another 5 points over the next week I think he'll consider disowning Michelle."

Good one.!

To be honest, I am sorry for this guy.. although I never liked him, trusted him or thought he would be a good US president.. for reasons that have nothing to do with the current story. He is just not there! maybe never.

aggiemom   April 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Hillary said she would throw the kitchen sink at Obama to win the White House and she has. She is lying low now and the guilty dog does that. I would not doubt she has paid off Rev Wright to do the things he did against Obama Monday.

I can not understand any pastor doing what he did. I think he is crazy enough to have had some help....and who wants the White House and who has done things in the past but HILLARY & BILL. Sounds like they are up to dirty tricks again.

JJ   April 30th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I don't think so. It's because of CNN, MSNBC and Fox that Obama got this far. They have always come accross as favoring Obama instead of Clinton. They hate the Clintons. If the truth be known, if the Media had exposed all of this about Obama in the beginning it would of been over quick but they wanted the ratings and the public attention for awhile. There may even be more about Obama that's being reserved for future use if he get nominated.

Clinton still stands after 30ish years and you expect Obama to make a stand in 12 years limited involvement in the playing field? Obama acted too late and I still think that it's not over because he still chooses, I think, I may be wrong but I didn't hear him say that he's leaving the church. What would you do if you were Obama and this was done to you by the Pastor that represents your church–no way would I need someone to tell you what to do unless, you still have an interest in the philosopher of the man. Again, according to the reaction of the congregation this was not a once in awhile method of expressing yourself.

Deb, IN   April 30th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

I bet that VP spot is looking pretty tempting for Obama right now.
I personally wouldn't for for him if he is anywhere near the ticket.

Doreen Johnson   April 30th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

My goodness Bill Pike, take some medication. Lincoln? I think not.

Jesus   April 30th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Leave me out of this mess!!

NC Voter   April 30th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

If Obama cannot take this then he doesn't stand a chance against the GOP. Obama lies and so does Clinton. They are politicians, it is their job to lie. I appreciate the media attacking candidates, because I want to see how a candidate deals with it.

Davis   April 30th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

this all all so much BULL. its ridiculous. that word "electable" should be tossed in the trash. Hillary is a soccer mom looking for every possible way to even try and catch Obi. OBi still takes the cake and all these polls are meaningless, always have been. If Billary wins the nomination somehow maybe a way Bush won the elections (rigging), i'm staying in canada and not voting. too screwed up. Go OBAMA

BH   April 30th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

I am not surprised by it. I really like the what Hilllary is proposing. Giving us a a tax break on gas and pay for it by windfall tax on oil companies.

Mccain wants to do it to, but will not pay for it. So what he will do is create more deficit just like the W Bush.

What I do not understand is that why Senator Obama, who is suppose to be the hope guy, the lobbyist fighter, is willing not to do anything. He says Hillary's proposal is a gimmick. And he is absolutely right, it is a gimmick if you think that congress cannot enforce a windfall tax on oil companies.
Now if he is the guy who is suppose to take on the oil companies why isn't he willing to take on oil companies and create windfall tax on them. The good thing about it is that it will make oil companies think twice before they get involve in price gauging if at all they engage in it. People are suspicious because we are suffering at the pump, but oil executives are soaring with millions.

Atleast Hilary is saying she is willing to take them on, and willing to give us a little break however little it may be.

Think about it Clinton haters.

Jean   April 30th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Why would anyone in their right mind like Clinton? I know this world is going to hell fast, But don't hurry it with that Lying like a rug bag.!
Go Obama!!!!!

orlando   April 30th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

I don't trust Obama who covers himself really well. He told us that he is a uniter. But from what he has done, he is not a uniter. He uses the race card to divide the party.

Hillary 08.

Mike   April 30th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

I don't put must trust in polls. While the most recent polls show that Obama has taken a downturn, many still give him a significant lead (Rasmussen shows a lead of 4% and Newsweek shows a lead of 7%). The Fox news polls are so extreme in their numbers compared to other news organizations that I don't think they can possibley be accurate. As well, polling for the general election will change significantly once the Democratic canidate can focus on it. Even if the Democrats have to decide the canidate at the convention in August, there will still two months before the general election and a lot can happen in that time.

A conservative   April 30th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

A poll is worth nothing in this country! But what is clear is the dems have no one running with any leadership ability who is worthy oft he presidency!

sharonl   April 30th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

I hope he doesn't lose the nomination – but with Billary and McSame along with all the mainstream media going against him – it will be an uphill battle. And who says Obama isn't a strong man.

Tim MN.   April 30th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

It's really hard to say if either of them is electable, however I just don't think Obama is seasoned enough to take on a war hero like McCain. We all know Clinton is a HUGE beotch and a fighter to the end she doesn't quit EVER! If it is her she'll woop McCain's but indeed. This long long race shouldn't dived the Democratic party the way everyone keeps saying and acting like it is if you are a Democrat than either choice should be what is good for the party and unite to take on McCain in November!

Eric   April 30th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

We know that Clinton will be in high gear on day one. But we also know what her approach will be; nasty negativism rather than dignity. Do we want a president who approaches foreign nations in this manner? Spending her energies on their imagined or trivial faults? Imagine her addressing the middle east problems, or Islam, or Russia, China and the European nations in this manner.

I look forward to a president of dignity to represent this nation, and Obama – and McCain – are people of dignity.

Eric

Chris, Silicon Valley, CA, USA   April 30th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

HOPE
CHANGE
YES WE CAN

HOPE (for what?)
CHANGE (what?)
YES WE CAN (what?)

Marilyn   April 30th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

The time has come for ALL media to stop talking about Pastor Wright. Every American knows he has gone crazy. By CNN, Foxnews, ABC, and the others news media showing clips; panel discussions, etc. every night. You are doing the damage to Obama. Why don't the media start asking questions regarding Hillary. This is not a perfect women and she will do anything to win this primary. Wake up America, can't you see what is going on.

aware   April 30th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

What do you think Barack heard at Harvard? :)

Roger from CA   April 30th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Those yahoos who are thrilled that Obama is being hurt by the Rev. Wright comments are nothing more than racists, who never wanted to give any credit to Obama in the first place, and are so excited at having an excuse to beat him up now.

Obama has repudiated Wright's comments and his actions. Nuff said. Move on. Stop trying to make this an issue anymore.

If Hillary's supporters think somehow she will come out of this a strong candidate to beat McCain, they are smoking something really wicked.

Matt   April 30th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Fox News polls are no more biased than CNN/Gallup polls. Face it people! Fox News is a legitimate news organization. If they are not, why are both Democratic candidates spending so much time on Fox News programs this week. They know Fox News has more viewers. Will CNN post this?

lady yashica   April 30th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Obama has never been credible and it finally took this crisis from his own pastor to reveal the truth.
He only "denounced" Wright yesterday because he HAD to. He's been going to this church for two decades and also CHOSE to raise his children in this circus and hate-filled atmosphere.
The truth shall set us free!!!

Caryle -   April 30th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

I think not! let's "vet" all that has taken place in the name of "religion " lately. I am a 40ish mixed ethnical background, blonde hair blue eyes woman, guess who has my vote!

I might add that I am under the poverty level as I have had to get an education after being downsized 4 times in the last 13 years. 1st one in my family to get a higher education and we go back several generations on this soil. Obama 08

Laurie, Canada   April 30th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Do Obama supporters need to be reminded that Obama's current
dilema was created by his own pastor. Blaming HC is is completely
idiotic. I thought Obama was getting the educated vote? Clearly
that must be slipping as well.

Cindy Murphy   April 30th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

I really don't feel comfortable with Sen.Obama. No candidate or potential candidate abandons their citizens in time of crisis which a lot Michigan voters felt like he did when he and other Dem. candidates withdrew from the Mi. primary especially in time of state crisis. I pray Jesus can intervene in this election process. Who can we trust any more. Thank You Sen. Clinton for staying on our ballots. The DNC and The Dems. should of worked with our citizens on dealing with the crisis. Michigan has the highest unemployment in the nation. I don't trust The Democrats after the way our citizens were treated by the DNC and those who withdrew from the primary. Lord we need direction. Help.

bill pike   April 30th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

want to know a fact from someone who has spoken in black attended churches for years, who worked in the intercity with children, who served his county, who is a successful businessman. I GIVE MY FINANCIAL AND WHATEVER ELSE SUPPORT TO OBAMA that I believe is another Lincoln and I also know that Lincoln would have troubles being elected with todays TV coverage. It is not what he said–his pastor said. It is not what he has done–his pastor. YOU GO TO A CHURCH NOT A PASTOR. when I give money for the children if someone misuses that money i don't worry because I gave it to God not the pastor. JUDGE A MAN BY HIS WALK NOT SOMEONE ELSES. want to judge clinton by having sex in OUR WHITE HOUSE, THE ONE I SERVED FOR??? WITH HILLARY THERE ALSO. She said she choses the church well she chose bill the sexual predator who with his looks has to have power to succeed.

Osmond   April 30th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

blah blah blah. hillary is about to be hit with another bosnia story. shes been telling a story about a factory plant closing in IN saying its the Bush administrations fault. turns out her husband approved it. his numbers are slipping because of the last 5 days. its one thing to be hit with a cooky pastor and another to tell a lie from your own mouth

Pat from Hendersonville   April 30th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

It is irresponsible to think that a first term junior senator with minimal experience is ready to be president. Perhaps if he had been more politically astute, he wouldn't be facing declining support. This is not a popularity contest...Hillary is our only option for success over the Republicans.

Neutral   April 30th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Wright UNRAVELS Obama's character, the American people are now getting a glimpse of Obama's character and its NOT appealing. During press conference, Obama showed his ARROGANCE and DEFIANCE instead of being humble and apologize to the American people what Wright had said, his spiritual mentor/advisor and the person who INSPIRED him to write AUDACITY OF HOPE. The American people do NOT base their vote on skin color BUT on CHARACTER and JUDGEMENT capability of a person. If Colin Powell run for President, he'll have my vote, and I'M A TYPICAL WHITE PERSON AND BITTER! The problem of Obama is Obama.

GS   April 30th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Now that Obama is losing ground we need to figure away for
Hillary and John to go with him. What a sad commentary on American politics to have these 3 running for president. We should raise the salary for the job to attract the best and brightest!

sam   April 30th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

fox news?????? cnn and fox news?????????????? jointly working .............

Paul   April 30th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

BO's stalling on "reasonable" explanations concerning issues of his character is doing him in! Americans are finally seeing through this fog of flowery rhetoric.

Wendy   April 30th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

To the Americans that thinks that Senator Obama share or believe in any of those hateful things that Rev Wright said, what do you think is his motive for running for President. Do you really thinks he cares about one particular group in America and not all of us. What do you think he plan to do to the United Stated if he became president?

MAYA   April 30th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

The superdelegates will make a big mistake by giving the nomination to Obama, as an African Americans I feel Obama let the news media pressured into making a statement against Jeremiah Wright (even though I don't agree with him ) but he has a lack of consistency on his character. Obama will divide blacks and democrats.

Posn   April 30th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Polls change like the Carolinas weather.

walt ohio   April 30th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

First of all, Obama can't put the Wright issue behind him because of all you so called fair newscasters running your mouths every day, over and over. Seems to me you are all rooting for the WHITE WOMAN... As a White Mail of 60 years old, I am standing behind Obama all the way. I still haven't heard one of you ask Hillary what kind of Pastor she had that would condone ADULTERY in his Church. CNN has done nothing nut talk up low life Clinton and run down Obama. You are all biggotts. Lou Dobbs claims to be Independant, but has nothing but praise for Hillary. Lou, yopu are twofaced!!! Now that I have wrote this and said the truth about you, it will not make the page. I have commented several times and none of them make it on the pages. Only if I would say it how YOU want me to say it.

JDC   April 30th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Just curious - if "superdelegates" actually supported the candidate who won their state's primary/caucus, how would this impact the delegate count? For example, in New Mexico, with Clinton winning (albeit by a small margin), should Gov. Richardson be required to "support" the candidate who won the popular vote in his state? Would it be fair to FORCE Gov. Richardson to vote for Clinton? And, if its not fair to do that, then why - as Obama supporters seem to feel - must the superdelagates be obligated to vote for one candidate over another simply because he may have the lead in delegates or the lead in the overall popular vote in all states?

voice of europe   April 30th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

I was a regular visitor of your pages from Germany, with no vote. Here is a black guy that means what he says. The another (Hillary) preys on the dreams of a larger crowd: lunch- bucket blue-collar white voter, the loser of the globalization. And, of course, women. They will be thrown under the bus from her. That’s a fact you have to put up to. And she knows that. Barrack is at least naïve. No ill minded, no mischief. When he speaks of redemption, he does at least mean it. You CNN, you are pushing shamelessly the “old” values of America that are already ridiculed and discredited all over the world. Europe is only one step away finding new allies. What’s the difference between Putin and the Clintons? Just the same. But. Russia has the Resources. America doesn’t. America can only win us over with a better, an honest Policy. Talking to everybody, listen to everybody. No brazen lies. No sabre-rattling (“obliterate”) talks. Americans, grab your maybe last chance. Take this black guy, his intentions seriously. The world has changed: there is no way back to the 90s. Hillary fighting for the poor? Jobs, jobs, jobs? She’s just fighting for the power. How can anyone be so silly buying into it? You have to be very blue collared und very white…

Evelyn from Pembroke Pines, Florida   April 30th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

The first situation with Obama that I think that has many upset with him is the problems with his Rev. Wright. Wrights opinions have been this way for years. It is nothing that Wright has whipped up over night. Obama said him self during his first talk of not agreeing with Wright is like not agreeing with a family member. He made it known that he knew about Wrights views long before the attacks on him and Wright emerged in the media. No Obama is saying he did not know Wright was like this and dennounces him completely.

Tell me how can you believe someone like this? Obama has issues and so does Clinton. But who out of the two has the record of participating in eliminating the countries deficit. Clinton does. She was there when he husband fixed the countries economy so she gets my vote only for that.

Obama you know you followed Wright. You are also selling Wright out! That is terrible to do to a long time friend. Wright may be devisive but look at what he had to live through so much racism and hate. While you Obama was raised in a white household free of the issues other blacks have to go through.

Mike   April 30th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Obama 08

Good Job Obama on throwing Wright under the bus where he belongs.

gin   April 30th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

to Kelly from Oklahoma – if you read what all the experts say, eliminating the gas tax for the summer will RAISE gas prices because it will bring demand up and it will also eliminate 300,000 jobs!!!!! Please get all the information before you form your opinion.

fran   April 30th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

What Obama and his supporters need to understand is that, they will support him no matter what, however, in order for him to win in November, he has to be able to win over the Hillary supporters and the solid base of the demorcatic party, which are the blue collar workers. This cannot be done with the baggage of Rev Wright and other mis-steps on his part. On the other hand, Hillary's baggage has been out there for years and it's old news, so she has a better chance of winning in November. Oh and also, she's a fighter and will not give up or give until she wins

BOB   April 30th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

HILLARY DO THE PARTY A FAVOR

DROP OUT HILLARY

SO WE CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER

Cameron   April 30th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Two most recent polls for the Indiana Democratic Primary from Real Clear Politics show Senator Clinton ahead by an average of 8.5 points as follows:

Polling Data
Poll Date Sample Clinton Obama Spread
PPP (D) 04/27 – 04/28 1347 LV 50 42 Clinton +8.0
SurveyUSA 04/25 – 04/27 628 LV 52 43 Clinton +9.0

The tide is turning and I think the automatic (Super) delegates should get on board the ulitmate winning candidate, Senator Clinton.

bob in L.A.   April 30th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Like the weather and peoples opinions, polls will change again soon.
As a Hillary supporter, I don't put too much stock in this number. People aslo were in favor of the war at one time, and in the last four months have changed what is the most important issue to them 3 times.

Donovan   April 30th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Obama is Through,

-Donovan

Grant   April 30th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Funny, two other polls conducted by major news networks taken today, show the opposite...those results will be released tonight...perhaps CNN should conduct its own polls instead of reporting biased numbers from FOX and pasting them on their website...Did Murdoch buy CNN from the Clintons?
I always though CNN was a leader in political coverage, not headlining and relying on other networks polling...then again their candidate is fading fast....

Better run some more Wright footage guys...

Very disappointed long time (20 year) CNN viewer (Republican supporter by the way)

Please post this..thank you

chris   April 30th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

How sad such a distraction can take us from an amazing leader. Part of me wishes he would bring up Hillary's pastor's molestation on a 7 yr old girl and all of her skeletons and part of me is glad he doesn't resort to those types of tactics (like she does).

and to all those Hillary supporters... this drop has nothing to do with Hillary being successful, this has everything to do with her personal negative attacks instead of issue attacks and Wright/Media. Way to blow our chances of actually getting someone wanting to CHANGE HOW WASHINGTON WORKS – instead of the lobbyists/old politics running the place

manuel   April 30th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

After Indiana and North Carolina we will see the number of delegates, those are the ones that are going to choose the nominated: different that the polls, Obama leads in a clear margin of "Popular" delegates.

Obama 2008!!!

Gary of El Centro, Ca   April 30th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Polls have an ebb and flow as the process moves along. A candidate can be up one week and down the next and back up the following week. As I recall, Hillary was way up in the polls early in the process. Then she dropped like a rock, and now she's back in the hunt. Obama will experience his ups and downs as well, so it's folly to count him out because his numbers dropped this week. These polls have very little to do with what the final result will be.

Quincey Warrick   April 30th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Think of it like this. This whole Rev. Wright thing would seem like it would literally destroy a political candidates chance for running for anything, let alone president. Plus if you would ask Hillary or McCain they couldn't ask for any scandal better as this one to destroy their opponents chances.
But if you really look at it, this could have been a looooooot more damaging to Obama. No doubt it has affected him, but for the circumstances, it hasn't really been that bad for him. At the end of the day, this Rev. Wright thing is going to get old. Everybody knows Hillary basically has no chance anymore. Perhaps 2012.

Save the Party   April 30th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

The only way the Democrats are going to survive this Obamination is for Obama to give it up before May 6th. Hillary is the only one that has a small chance of winning in November. Obama will lose in a landslide. McCain can sit home and just wait for the outcome.

Moveon.org. and all of Michael Moore's money will not save the Democrats from another defeat at the polls.

Zagazaw   April 30th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

America is a very Emotional country, we make descion base on how we feel, today we feel one way all that can change in a moment, Obama will wil NC by 12-15%
and IN by 3-5% in Clinton want to continue after next week she can do that, but Obama winning the Nomination is inevitable....

Another female Obama supporter   April 30th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Sounds like the Clintons have Wright in their back pockets, as well

Carol McFarlane   April 30th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

You know, you guys will print anything, half a percent change here, point 05 there. Just for sensation and ratings. I'm so sick of it.

I have stopped watching CNN and keep hoping for some real news, not just something that is eye-grabbing and what boils down to gossip

Concerned Canadian   April 30th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Barack Hussein Obama who had this close relationship with Rev. Wright , claims at the early part of his campaign " I do not know or ever heard these disturbing remarks made by Rev. Wright in his sermons as seen on those sound bytes". And he's been close with Wright for 20 years. Hmm...bad judgement or absent minded ?

Now , Barack Hussein Obama is alarmed and upset with Rev.Wrights recent outbursts at the NAACP and National Press gallery etc. Well for starters, everything Rev.Wright said in those recent speeches was not about Barack Hussein Obama. He touched upon all sorts of subjects regarding race, religion , history, education etc., which I found appalling and laughable. So its not all about Barack. So Barack comes out swinging to look 'Presidential' for political purposes obviously. Heck we still have to wait for all the immigrants that came to America, the Europeans, white people heck even other Black people to come out and denounce Wright. Barack thinks the spotlght is on him only when it comes to Wright. Well , he has to share that entitlement with a whole lot of other people that are insulted.

For Barack Hussein Obama though it understates his real lack of judgement in the man Rev.Wright and it also brings into question how honest has Obama been about Rev. Wright because he hasn't been totally honest.

In short, Obama is a huge liability to the Dems if he's the nominee to face McCain. Anyone with half a brain and a sense of political saviness will stay away from even coming close to picking Obama to go up against McCain. The battle will be lost before it even starts.

The best , most logical , most realistic, most experienced and most credible nominee for Prez is Hillary Rodham Clinton.
With Obama, America will have to endure this Wright vs Obama circus even during the Presidency....ah...that would be very counter productive to say the least.

jim from Canada   April 30th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

When is CNN going to have the gumption to start questioning Billary about her integrity? For weeks now all they yammer about is this crackpot preacher. It's been examined and re-examined.
Now it's time to ask Billary why she lied about Bosnia, why she lied about the young mother not getting health care, why Bubba gets to collect 800k from Columbia while she's denouncing the country, why she lied about her precious daughter being in harms way on 9/11. Anytime, CNN, you'd like to ask her why so many people in the country mistrust her. Why the free ride? Has Billary made CNN some irresistible promises if they back off asking questions about her honesty? You're doing a disservice to you viewers by leaving her pattern of dishonesty unexamined. The American electorate deserve better.

max   April 30th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

BOB Winners dont drop out!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

LIZ   April 30th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

.... AND THE MEDIA CONTINUES TO PERPETUATE THE MYTH THAT CLINTON ACTUALLY HAS A CHANCE.

YOU CANNOT WIN THE NOMINATION IF YOU CANT WIN THE ELECTED DELEGATES, PERIOD.

CLINTON CANNOT CATCH UP AND THUS OBAMA IS PRESUMPTIVE NOMINEE.

shelly   April 30th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

You can't believe a fox poll, fox isn't a news station, it is a right wing entertanment channel.

Michael in MO   April 30th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

It is long overdue for all of us to finally stop playing the American Idol game and acknowledge the hypocracy of Obama. He is an empty suit – a nice gift box with nothing inside. He does not offer this country leadership in any tangible sense – he offers words. He offers hope. We don't have time to "hope" for "change." For someone who touts not being a part of the Washington system, his "change" platform is one of the oldest politcal dog-n-pony shows known. This man has no vested interests in the needs of Americans and the betterment of our country, domestically and internationally. He is in this for one thing only – Obama. For the country's sake, please get real and vote for Hillary.

jim from Canada   April 30th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

When is CNN going to have the gumption to start questioning Billary about her integrity? For weeks now all they yammer about is this crackpot preacher. It's been examined and re-examined.
Now it's time to ask Billary why she lied about Bosnia, why she lied about the young mother not getting health care, why Bubba gets to collect 800k from Columbia while she's denouncing the country, why she lied about her precious daughter being in harms way on 9/11. Anytime, CNN, you'd like to ask her why so many people in the country mistrust her. Why the free ride? Has Billary made CNN some irresistible promises if they back off asking questions about her honesty? You're doing a disservice to you viewers by leaving her pattern of dishonesty unexamined. The American electorate deserve better.

scott   April 30th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Hey Kool-aid drinkers you lost another one today as Albert Hofmann Died at 102

Orville   April 30th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

If you want more politics as usual, Clinton will be there for you. If you want a fresh a new oulook, Obama is your man! Simply put, I like Clinton's professed policies as they are very similar to Obama's, but I don't trust her. Clinton has a track record of saying what she thinks her given audience wants to hear. I expect that if she wrestles the nomination away from Barack that it will be detrimental to the party and the nation!...And McCain, he's just plain out of touch!...Obama is the right choice for a new America!

Alex   April 30th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Look at Rasmussen, NBC, APP and 3 other POLLS relised today – OBAMA leads by 7-9-12 Points!!! CNN, why don't you give us the whole picture of polls from today, Aprill 30.. I or because it's not in Clinton's favour..

Kathy   April 30th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Everybody knows that CNN and the mainstream media wants Hillary to win. The only way that old bag McCain can win.

There are people in this country who are desparate for change and they have hope in Obama.

But the media doesn't care. You guys take home 100K plus, all of the perks, you never miss a meal or worry about how you can juggle medications for a sick family member and feeding the family.

GET OUT HILLARY AND LET OBAMA TAKE THIS ELECTION...YOUR A LOSER!

kenny cole   April 30th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

The cnn should stop fooling the voters HILLARY can not be DEM.candidate

R.I.F.   April 30th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

A Fox Poll? The same network that employes Hannity, O'Reily, has Rovve and Limbaugh on regulaly and this is a trustworthy poll? Every time I trun it on Fox they are bashing Obama. You think their poll is "Fair & Balanced". Sounds like a fixed poll to scare the supers so they can hvae at Clinton this fall. Cmon CNN, this is the first time that you've used the Fox poll in your poll of polls.

skylark   April 30th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Hillary, CNN, MSNBC, Fox, Newsweek, McCain.
Traitors to your country.
These Polls are fixed. Haven't your figured it out?
How many of you have been polled out there?
I know I haven't!
They mean absolutely nothing.

Tammy - KCMO   April 30th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

My mind hasn't changed despite CNN's "poll of polls". I will still vote for Obama and will NOT vote for Clinton. People should make their minds up based on FACTS – NOT INUENDOS THROWN OUT THERE BY THE PRESS.

bored with the election   April 30th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

What is wrong with America? None of the three potential candidates have anything that excites me. Obama is a charlatan–at least he's been exposed. Where are the real leaders in this country?

sharon   April 30th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

GOOD, finally Obama is being exposed ....I will never believe that he was unaware of what was transpiring in his church, 20 years is a LONG time to be oblivious to the teachings of his pastor, his denial is too little, too late.

David, LA   April 30th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Obama for President is not wright!

JT   April 30th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

The bottom line is that the only things that the last month and a half of this election have proven are that Americans are uninvested in their politics, that they care nothing about learning about the candidates, and that they are, frankly, easily duped. Hillary Clinton is as much a member of the "old boys" club as George W. Bush. A simple evaluation of the candidates' records would demonstrate to those voters gushing about her "experience" that she has very few substantive accomplishments; that is to say, as a Senator, she has done little more than collect a paycheck. Barack Obama's record, on the other hand, establishes a man with a long history of commitment to just that, substantive achievement in helping people through legislation and public service. In two years in Congress, Obama has been involved in ten times the amount of legislation to enact change in the areas of health care, education, and national defense as Hillary Clinton. Sadly, however, Mr. Obama is a man of humility, and, as a result, the American people have started to buy into Hillary Clinton's "empty rhetoric" about "experience." Ironic, isn't it? Who is really "all talk" here? I urge all of us to put down our swords and actually read up on the candidates about whom we spend so much time fighting. Ignore the rhetoric, and get down to the facts. When you do, come back and talk to me about who is truly experienced.

Obama '08

Zion   April 30th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

I'll say about Clinton what I said about Bush in November. Put her in, and we deserve whatever we get.

Ellie   April 30th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

No,
Clinton should do the party a favor and disappear. No more Clinton lies and fake "local girl" crap. All she has brought abt is negativity upon negativity and lies. I'll do what the Clinton supporters plan on doing if Obama wins-VOTE McCain. The Clintons have done more to disrupt, and break apart the democratic party than ever beofre.

joseph   April 30th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

The problem that we are having in this election is the media.I think that they are running this campaign for Hillary. They helped her won PEN. State with their attack on Senator Obama disguised to be a debate. Pls CNN stop taking side in this election. I know that my comment will never appear cos it never does but i will never give up.

Paris   April 30th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

He is loosing ground because people are starting to see him for who he is.
A true politician that underestimated people’s intelligence.
I find his wife much more honest but very negative and down on America.

Steve - Philadelphia   April 30th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

I agree with Pam – CNN is unabashedly pro-Clinton and I wouldn't pay any attention to the opinion they cloak as "news." Note that Obama has picked up more delegates and superdelegates recently despite this manufactured issue surrounding the Rev. Wright. Imagine the things that would come out of the woodwork were Clinton to get the nomination !! The Democrats would be lost in the coming battle with McCain. Let's support Barack with our donations – we need to do this NOW.

Lynette   April 30th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

It sickens me that there is even fallout over this! Sen. Obama and Rev. Wright are two very different people. I periodically go to the Church, I agree or disagree with what's said, I go back again because it's my Church and I've been going there for years. I do not expect people to completely lose their minds over something someone's Pastor says regardless of how much time is spent there. I think the people who are having issues with this are the real elitists and are much less Christian than they would like to think or would like others to think. Obama tried to give his former pastor the benefit of the doubt. There's nothing wrong with that. When that wasn't good enough for Wright, he had to take further steps. Do you really believe that he should have become the monster towards his former pastor that we've seen in Hillary Clinton?? Absolutely not! That would have been a disaster and we would all be discussing how he so easily threw him under a bus! He took the necessary steps in the correct order. Distancing yourself from your Pastor is not something that should be taken so lightly. For those of you who would have done this in a more harsh way, you're truly fooling yourselves. How many of you are going to a Church where you agree with everything that's said? Isn't that called a cult??

jmel   April 30th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

At best Obama is the same as all of the rest of the "old school" politicians that he eschews. The voters have now at least seen that Obama is not the paragon of virtue and agent for change that he has presented publicly. I believe that the public has a right to know about their candidate; lord knows that we have more information about the other candidates than we might like. Now people can make an informed choice, which is what democracy is all about. As an aside, I do believe that Hillary is the better candidate and hope that in the contests that remain for primary votes and superdelegates she prevails.

Esaias   April 30th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Delegates! Delegates! Delepates! is the name of the game. Not Polls! As long as the supper delegates are trickling his way. He wins. That's it!

Jen B.   April 30th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

A vote for Clinton is a vote for corruption and lies.
It is a sad state of affairs that her supporters have no problem with her lack of integrity.

Astro   April 30th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

What a fine president Obama will be!
At 3AM Obama will make the WRIGHT decision:
throw everybody else under the bus–blame everybody else, anything
to escape responsibility and save himself!
Look out Obama's family and friends!
With Obama as a friend, you don't need enemies! ;-)

Marlye   April 30th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

The voters are finally beginning to learn WHO Obama really is. Proof of this statement is that the pools are starting to change in a different direction. You can not listen to racist sermons for thirty years and not believe what the man is saying. Thank goodness that all this came out before it was to late.

Charlotte   April 30th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Obama is destroying the democratic party. He wants to blame Hillary for his judgement with Rev. Wright? Lets get to the General Election and elect John McCain, 'cause that's what's going to happen. Rev. Wright has pretty much sunk Obamas' hope of becomming the first black president. I have never seen an election that should have been a sure thing for a Democrat, become so convoluted as to become a three ring circus. We have been derailed by race. Obama preaches hope and change, a feel good position, that has egnited a lot of young people who are still impressionable. We all want a more responsive government. George Bush promised change? Change can come when we quit re-electing the incumbents who achive little or no progress.. They keep sending back the same people who caused the mess. Bush got re-elected because the opposition was weak. Kerry was swift-boated by the GOP, or was it something he was lacking. The GOP are ruthless, Obama is like Kerry, Dukacus, Mondale etc. Obama may become the nominee, if this happens we will be in for 4 more years of Republician rule. Obama said he is bored with this Primary, will he get bored if he is President? Maybe why he voted present so many times as a State Senator and missed 40% of the votes as a US Senator, too bored to show up? Rev. Wright will not go away and Obama is merely a politician saying what needs to be said to win? They all try to say what will get them the win. It is called politics. Will they achive the goals they set? How can Obama bring about change? How can he bring a handful of wishes to reality? A person must have the will, determination and fortitude to get it done. Talking about change does not make it happen. Wishing for change does not make it happen. Praying for change doesn't make it happen. It takes action to make it happen. You cannot change anything if you surround yourself with the very people who resist change, Kennedy, Kerry and the rest of the insiders who have stagnated and lack the ability to change? McCain has tried to cross the party line to no avail. We don't need someone to cross the line, we need someone who can make the lines meet. We need someone who can out do the opposition with the ability to think fast in any situation. That certainly does not bring Obama to my mind.

chris   April 30th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

How sad such a distraction can take us from an amazing leader. Part of me wishes he would bring up Hillary's pastor's molestation on a 7 yr old girl and all of her skeletons and part of me is glad he doesn't resort to those types of tactics (like she does).

Patricia C. Hughes   April 30th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

It is about time people woke up to the fact that Obama is not ready for prime time. If he can't figure someone out after being around them for twenty years how is he going to deal with all the duplicitous types he would have to handle as President? Hillary is obviously the smarter and more savy candidate.

Janissi   April 30th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Enough is enough already! Can we please give this a rest. I, for one, want to focus on the issues that Obama brings instead of the red herring called Pastor J. Wright. If people are stupid enough to attribute one man's voice for another, then they will fall for anything. It's the media that keeps this diatribe going because we know you want Hillary. Let it go, please, for the betterment of country.

Obama stated his position during his speech yesterday. How much more do we want? Now you want to start this "what do the polls say" mess. Who are they polling? I want to hear Obama talk about the issues and not have to keep rehashing the same ole stuff about JW. Let's keep it moving.

Now, I'm sure you're gonna post this, but I said it anyway.

Jason   April 30th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Barack is still polling strong. It's like a soccer match, the losing team will mount an enormous of pressure towards the end of the game to cause an upset, but the winning team often hold there ground and wind the clock down.
Hillary is fighting the last battle of her life to salvage her candidacy, I never expected anything less but Barack will remain strong and finish off the race.

Ryan, New York, NY   April 30th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

As a result of its collective inability to focus on real problems and real issues of character, as opposed to this ridiculous controversy that's dragged on for 45 days now, about someone who isn't a candidate and isn't even a campaign member, this country doesn't even deserve McCain, let alone Obama. It deserves someone more along the line of Britney Spears.

So much for religion being a personal issue in somone's life. In this country, you have to wear it on your sleeve (or on your lapel) and it must conform to exactly what people expect in order to be successful on the national stage. Just ask Mitt Romney.

Rudy Giuliani had his S. Carolina campaign chair get indicted for cocaine distribution, Norman Hsu tries to kill himself after illegally raising nearly $1 million for Hillary, yet these were blips on the media's radar compared with the 45 days of incessant Rev. Wright coverage. Glad to see that they finally got around to reporting really important facts like "Barack Obama's pastor said some things which offended some people."

To be honest, Bush's election was bad for my opinion of the country's standards and criteria when it comes to elections. His re-election sent it down a huge notch more. But this travesty taking center stage, coming on the back of 7.5 years of Bush, in the middle of a war, in the middle of a recession, has pretty much buried all hope I have for America in the short-term.

linda-Texas   April 30th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Well it is plain to see people are not as stupid as Senator Obama said they were.

GO HILLARY!

Jerry Brown   April 30th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

I hope the superdelegates will nominate Hillary. She is vetted–she has a clear plan–she has the base vote–she has the experience. I hope the Obama supporters will support her also. Obama is just too big a chance after this religous/race fiasco–we cannot lose the General Election. Go Hillary!

Dee- Columbus, OH   April 30th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Since when did CNN start citing Fox News as a credible source on politics. It makes me wonder how balanced and fair CNN"s coverage of Senator Obama's campaign really is.

This election is out of control   April 30th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

With all the negativity from Rev. Wright, Hillary still runs negative ad's.
Wooowww!!! no wonder she was running out of money. talk about mismanagement of money.

No one can pull dirt on Obama so they find petty things to throw on him when it doesnt have anything to do with him. What about when Hillary LIED. Yeah that's what it was, a lie. Now who would you want answering the phone period?

RG   April 30th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

If we add another Clinton to this Bush, Clinton, Bush presidential pattern, the political system is done. It's all but mafia-run at this point, with both sides able to manipulate and pillage as they please.
I don't want to see either family near the White House ever again. They BOTH showed that when they were in there, it was all about going for theirs at whatever cost. If a practical person ran a business such a way, they'd either be broke or in jail, yet these fools get put on a pedestal like they're some model of excellence or patriotism we should bow down to?

DemoRep   April 30th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Mimi get a life. Obama is toast. Hispanics will not support him. Our Redneck friends in Texas and La. will not support him. He is not proven and now he is disgraced by his affiliation withRev. Wright. and
others.

Sayonara. Goodbye, Adios, Choa Obama and good riddance to the left wing groupies.

Somewhere in Texas   April 30th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

You Hillary Clinton fail to realize that she can't win without Obama. there aren't enough of you to overtake McCain. As an Obama supporter, if this nomination is stolen from him, SHE CAN FORGET IT! What's four more years of the Bush doctrine?

CNN is on hillary's pay roll   April 30th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

to CNN,

Why is that you never ever talk about Peter Paul???!!!!!!

Peter Paul case vs. the Clintons
——————————————————————————

S from Detroit   April 30th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Obama is gone.. he should withdraw,.

go hillary!

O-blah-ma   April 30th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Obama is burnt toast!! He can thank his Spirtual Mentor for losing.

Neutral   April 30th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

The BIGGEST constituents of McCain are INDEPENDENT VOTERS, a surge for McCain is down for Obama. A concrete example of that was NEW HAMPSHIRE. Polls were saying Obama was ahead of Hillary in NH 24 hours BEFORE their primary election. McCain won NH, Obama LOST against Hillary. Obama do NOT have the support of Democratic base, majority of his support is from independent voters. Green Party supporters are now supporting Hillary Clinton, moderate republicans are supporting Hillary, including a portion of independent voters also in support of her plus latinos and asians. Where is Obama's solid and reliable support in GE? Only one sector, black community. In NC right now, Hillary is gaining support from black community.

Ernest   April 30th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Probably Rev. Wright is working for the Clinton's now. After all he was a confidant to fmr. President Clinton.

Regardless, Senator Obama will be the next President.

GloriafromPA   April 30th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Hillary, do our party and country a favor and drop out. You have already lost and are only in it for selfish reasons in 2012. Everyone, but your suppoters know it. Quit using them.

Daniel   April 30th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Obama is fizzling out like a firecracker. He's losing his spark. The Most Honorable, Royal Highness Reverend Wright is snuffing it out but also showing us who the REAL Obama is. Thank you, Rev. Wright! Does your church accept donations from the Nation of Islam?
XOXO,
A White Man Who Does Indeed Understand The Black Church
GO HILLARY!!!

Em Hunt   April 30th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Thank God, America had woke up! Hillary is the most qualified, sincere Democrat candidate for the Presidency and SHE WILL WIN! She is strong, smart, intelligent, well grounded POWER and hard earned too. God bless America. Hillary will make America better, stronger, prouder and calm She can do it. Obama is a waste of time, a distraction from the real winner, Hillary. The blacks showed their ugly color during this Democrat primary election, they are investing their votes on Bro Obama, to grab power from the whites. No, nobody would let you. You are ugly and nasty already, do not add more ugliness and nastiness. You blacks hate America, you think America treated you unjustly, THEN GO BACK TO AFRICA LED BY STUPID MICHELLES OBAMA AND OPRAH. AMERICA IS MUCH MUCH BETTER OFF WITHOUT YOUR RACE.

James   April 30th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Ever since Super Tuesday, Barack Obama has been outscoring Hillary Clinton big time when it comes to picking up support from the superdelegates. The Wall Street Journal suggests he's close to taking the lead, and that if he doesn't stumble badly in Indiana or North Carolina next week enough of them will break his way after June third to give him the nomination.

Seems simple enough. He leads in pledged delegates and she can't catch him there. He's won more states, has more popular votes, is a much better fund-raiser–very important consideration–and has shown he can appeal to Independents and Republicans. Piece of cake. Just run out the clock and get ready for McCain

Ah ha ha ha ha Hillary Fanatcis eat that

Ardnuas   April 30th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Voters.... If YOUR pastors told YOU want he really feels instead of telling you what you WANT to hear.... YOU would be shocked!!!
Alot of pastors say stupid things!!!!

Sherry   April 30th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Hillary Clinton will not win the presidency this year or in 2012. Once those tax returns are released, I think all of you will be singing a different tune. Wonder why they have not been released? These people lack integrity.

Obama '08 and 12!!!!

Oregon for Obama   April 30th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

I can't believe that someone has not written or spoken these words yet. "PAY DAY"............ Only who paid Wright? McCain or Clinton?

Mike   April 30th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Time for another comeback! Clinton is what america needs and what the american people want! LETS GO!

ERD   April 30th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Don't listen to pollsters Barack; they're just trying to give you HIV

jann   April 30th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

wOW FOX NEWS? DONT BELIEVE IT! WE WILL SEE NEXT TUESDAY.
IT IS EITHER OBAMA OR MCCAIN FOR ME WE CANNOT HAVE ANOTHER LAIR IN THE WHITEHOUSE

Obama for Emperor of the World   April 30th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

The real poll of polls is when the primaries and elections are over. So forth most of the polls have not even been within their own margin of error. It's one thing what one says what they are going to do, and another what they actually do when nobody is watching.

Mike from Texas   April 30th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Obama will be our next president.
Hillary's supporter are must be nut since still hoping to win.

Simcha   April 30th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Hillary Supporters,

No matter what weird, uneducated, math you are using, Obama is winning this nomination race. There's no spin that can reverse that fact.

And once this kitchen sink strategy Hillary is using fails you'll have to eat your words and vote for the best candidate, Obama.

Niel, NY   April 30th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Fox News poll?!
Are u kidding CNN? I do not trust any media now. All are afraid of BCs (Bush-Clintons). Including CNN.

James in Tulsa   April 30th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

To Lucky in Iowa:

You say you're voting for Obama, but Iowa has already voted. You won't be voting for him again unless he's the nominee, which is not going to happen now. The Democrats want to win the white house. They will be nominating Hillary. Perhaps, if Obama plays well from here on out Hillary will let him be VP.

Sonya   April 30th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

BUH-BYE NOBAMA!!!

Madam President Hillary Clinton!!

Ed   April 30th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

The Obama campaign bus is slowing down; perhaps because too many have been thrown under it.

Jo, ATL GA   April 30th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

liers... CNN you are a lier. all you guys want is for Obama to win by all cost. A search of your site shows u have Obama 10 times more than the other candidates.

Shame on you CNN

Nora   April 30th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Who cares? Those polls are PAID!!! by Clintons' friends l... Can you trusts FOX or GALLUP!!! LOOK AT OTHER 4 POLLS RELIESED TODAY and you'll see Obama leads 8-9-10 points.... Give us the WHOLE TRUTH, CNN.. Stop manipualting!!! Ask the polsters after May 6 when Barack becomes the nomenee...

Bob   April 30th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

After Obama wins Indiana and North Carolina whose voters are not as gullible as the folk in PA. Then all the polls and media will do yet another about face and be back on the Obama band wagon. The Hillary monster can fool some of the people some of the time but she can not fool any people with half a brain any of the time.

Darth Vadik, CA   April 30th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Hillary fans,
Do you realize Hillary is going on Fox News, and everybody in her campaign is praising Fox News.

FOX NEWS?
Are you guys kidding me?
Do you know the dirt that will be thrown at her if she becomes the nominee?

The world has really gone upside down and everybody is crazy, or maybe I'm the crazy one.

Pamela, Vancouver, BC   April 30th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Why peole blame Hillary for Obama's downfall is beyond me. If he is the nomenee and loses to McCain, guess whose fault it's gonna be? Yes you got that right, Hillary's fault. Please give the woman a break!

Obama the Great Deceiver   April 30th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

wow, some people blogging need to get a life!

PC   April 30th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Clintonites think voting for Hillary is "voting smart"? Um, no. It's called voting out of fear. Everytime the democrats vote out of fear, they lose. Obama is a good canidate, maybe the best the dems have had in years. It's time to look past skin color, someone's middle name, and stupid non-issues like someone's former pastor and start standing up for what's good again. All this race baiting drama the media is stirring up is disgusting. Enough.

Obama Won Texas   April 30th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Am I the only one who is tired of watching this election and how long it has dragged on? At this point I could really care less about who wins because whoever becomes president will have little effect on how I live my life. I'm tired of the lies, the corruption and dirty politics.. I have four children who I have to seperate when they fight – somebody needs to seperate these candidates and tell them to act like adults. It's no wonder the rest of the world laughs at America when they see the potential leaders of our country act so childish!

Jody Reno, Nevada   April 30th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

It's time for nObama to quit splitting the Democrats!

It's time for him to go back to Chicago where he can sit with his crazy ol uncle Jerimiah, Louis Farrakhan and Malik Shabazz and talk their back room Anti American, black liberation crap!

Hillary Clinton or John McCain on their worst day is far far better than Barack Obama.

Hey Barack, you can fool some of the people some of the time but you'll never fool enough people to be nominated to the highest office in our land...NO WAY, BABY!

And as for the super delegates, just wait...they will be dropping off the nObama bandwagon like fleas off a dead dog.

Clinton or McCain 2008!

grant   April 30th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

My God, Americans are so stupid. I blame it all on the likes of ABC, MSNBC, FOX, CNN etc... not one of them actually reports news! For real news you should try the BBC world news or CBC, something other than the crap they show in this country.

James   April 30th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Ah Ha H a Ha Ha

Look at the Hillary Fanatics trying to punce on anything they can. How desperate.....

Clinton can not win by the popular vote or by Superdelegates.
The numbers just are not there.

Lie Carl Rove said, she has no way of becomming the Nominee.

So let the Hillary Sheep keep cowarding down to her and following her.

In the mean time Hillary is Charging the Secret Service $10,000.00 a month for staying in their little guest house on their ESTATE and providing them protection.

Guess what Hillary's Estate Payment is.
You guessed it $10,000.00 A MONTH

Hillary and Bill made 109 Millon and are having thier $10,000.00 a Month Mansion payment made by American Tax Payers.

So you Hillary Supporters keep working those low paying crappy jobs, cause Hillary want's another $10,000.00 Mansion Payment.

Ryuken   April 30th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

How many times does it have to be said "Obama can't win after Rev. Wright." Hillary has to get the nomination or Democrats loose.

Chuck   April 30th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Remember the media's report on the polls before the New Hampshire primary where Obama was ahead by double digits yet Hillary won NH. At that time the Hillary camp was stating that polls mean nothing. Even all the media excalimed the next day that they could not depend on polls. Now you are saying (as is the Hillary camp) that these polls mean something and are accurate? Give us a break.

Shawn   April 30th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Face the facts if the media would not have came after Hillary in the beginning, this thing would be rapped up and she would be the nominee. Know that they are covering the candidates fairly the true winner is emerging. Obama campaign was good, he stays positive and let other talk negative and defend him, leaving him clean. Now one of his chickens(Rev Wrigh) has bit him in the behind. And now people are starting to see the true Obama. A man who can't even handle a 20 YEAR friend. What make you think he can handle any of Americas problem, Obama is a good speaker but his time is not now. He might be ready to be VP, but not President we've had speakers before.

One other thing too Barack; Blacks will always support you, we love bandwagons (Bush, Abortion & Gay Marriage remember how we put him in office) and now we're kicking ourselves in the behind for that. Rev Wright has given the RNC all they need to defeat you. If you really care about America think about that. We can not afford to loss too them and you and your friend of 20 YEARS have given them the way.

Wake Up!!!   April 30th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

I can't believe a clearly Obama supported news site is getting blasted by his supporters for any bit of bad news they dole out. You all should be kissing CNN and the likes feet and ( ! ) right about now.

rj PA   April 30th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Lets try again
CNN tell us about Hillary's paster who's in jail for child abuse

Tell us about Paul vs Clinton

Are you at CNN afraid to deal with this or just Obama's problems?

I have spoken   April 30th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Teflon Obama,

This stuff about Wright won't stick to him. I still support him! More delegates.....need I say more?

ToodK   April 30th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

I can't understand it. Clinton is so crafty and powerful that every ill that befalls Barack Oboma was initiated by her campaign. Even when those ills originate with something Oboma or his supporters said or did. According to some. How then did she ever lose a primary?

This is just the beginning. Republicans are going to make the laundry list of controversial things Michelle has said and wrote over the years an issue. She will prove a bit harder than the good Reverand to spin.

Victor in NC   April 30th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Obama will be ok.. God is on his side.

Hey did you find out who was stealing money from his campaign.. Now that is news.

Did you write anything up on the Peter Paul Case. It appears that Billary will be going to trial real soon. Now that news!

I have family members that have never been polled, that have had the same number for 40 yrs plus, same address and same city/state

Who are they polling??

I am so sick of Polls. Because as an example, I have never been polled, and I'm home all day in a Wheel Chair. Same number for 52 yrs. same address, and better yet, I am 71 yrs old.

Know what do you say!!!   April 30th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

This was bound to happen sooner or later. Obama has never had any backbone. Don't feel bad, it's really not his time. He won't lose anything, he'll get stronger in time. Don't badger anyone of the candidates anymore. Maybe Clinton will ask him to be her running mate. Let time heal all wounds. It's wasn't all Rev. Wright, or the news media, or Mrs. Clinton, or Mr. Bill, actually it was partly because of you bloggers and your hateful comments. You see, you always get paid back in the end. NOW SUFFER!!!!!!!!

Mary, North Carolina   April 30th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Don't Get DISTRACTED PEOPLE!!!!!!

That's what they want you to think!

Dylan   April 30th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

The guy Roland Martin really has turned me off! He is not qualified to be a CNN commentator along with the curly haired woman.. ( sorry.. forget her name). They both are nothing, but Obama sweet talk! Obama has been sitting in the church for 20 years or has he been skipping church for 20 years????????

Hillary McCain   April 30th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Hillary's supporters don't get it.

If Hillary was in the lead, we would be hearing about:

Monica, Norman Hsu/Johnny Chung, Bosnia, Dubai, Columbia, Bill's other extra-marital affairs, Peter vs. Paul, Hillary's "Screw'em!" (towards southern white folks), Hillary's dishonesty problem, every previous "right-wing" conspiracy allegatons, and who knows what other dirt we haven't heard about!

So, don't kid yourselves!

phyllis   April 30th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Hello
I am a typical white person..need i say more?......go anybody but obama..gee my.. my.. my... why did john edwards have to leave the race? why are we faced with two wanna bees?
rude awakening about to happen....hope everyones ready for four more years of republicans since the demoracrats havent done anything yet but argue..most people dont even know what the change obama is talking about especially when he says if elected he will change the world....wow the whole world...

Eddie   April 30th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Bam! You're so over Obama! The tide is turning, alot of people are realizing that Obama is not electable. The Wright controversy afffected his messy campaign. Alot of people are disowning him based on his special relationship with these people (ie Wright, Bill Ayers, rezco, Hamas Group).

If I were Obama: I will back out of the race now & settle for the VP, that is the highest position that he can hold if the voters will forget the Wright mess...

The delegate count is no longer a valid basis for electability, it is the electability factor, who can best defeat McCain & polls show that HILLARY is ahead of 9 points against Mc. Cain. So people are flocking to HILLARY, the smart choice

Tubby The Tuba   April 30th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

CNN and other media stations have done a great job in spinning the political campaign material so that Obama is loosing ground. What with Lou Dobbs always putting down Obama and raising Clinton up, and then you have Wolf praising Clinton what do you expect. they are just trying to keep this contest going because it makes them lots of money. Only Jack Cafferty is open and honest when handling the Presidential candidates.

Ken in Western NY   April 30th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Polls are meaningless. I have never been contacted by anyone asking who I want – democrat or republican. And I don't know of anyone else who has.

Regardless, I think that everyone will see that Obama will come back strong. He is spot on with the federal gasoline tax breaks. Clinton is just trying to woo those voters who are feeling the pinch at the gas pumps. With the tax break that she would want to institute (and how she would do it since she isn't the president, I haven't a clue!) – the most you might save at the pumps is maybe $1.00 a fill up – if that. Barack knows what he is talking about. He is much smarter than Hillary Clinton.

It's the small minded people that think that she is all for the poor people that will possibly bring her up in the polls. That's who they must be polling. How they know who all those small minded people are though – I have no idea!!

Oh well.....Go Barack !!!

Mary in LA   April 30th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

HILLARY 2008!

NoMoreBamaDrama   April 30th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

I don't think that the American people can fully trust someone who has sat in church for 20 yrs listening to a man preach about all of the injustices "whites" have caused "blacks" and still think that he has no form, thought, idea as Rev Wright. I honestly think that OB does think like Wright and that if we as Americans vote for him, we are truly in trouble. I personally don't want to see this man run or for better choice of word, ruin this country by subjecting us to 4 or more years of Rev. Wright. The ties OB has to other organizations is pretty pathetic. I'm not saying Hillary is the perfect candidate, however I believe she is the strongest of the 2 Democrats that can and will beat McCain. Bama had my vote.....not anymore. I know you haters will start with your bickering i just have 2 words for your ignorance...WAKE UP!!! Superdelegates don't be ignorant, your best bet is on Clinton.

Sean   April 30th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Obama may lead Clinton by 1 point nationally, buy lead her in honest by 1000 points.This is your last chance America to change Washington!

Vote Obama!!!!!

Joan   April 30th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

I find it very strange that the press thinks it very important that the Presidential candidates declare their relationship with their pastors. Is Barack Obama the only candidate in the race? Heck no! They have finally found something to stick! I will not let anything distract me from voting for Barack Obama. I believe that he is what this country needs at this time to get us back on track. We finally deserve an honest President backed by the people and not the special interests Lobbists in Washinton. Go Barack Obama!

Greg   April 30th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Obamacins you need to join McCain. The black vote is switching to the Republican party because the Republicans will treat you fairly unlike the Clintonites. We need true change this year, McCain will turn the page on the Clintons and provide true leadership. McCain extended an olive branch to the black vote in NO, now is the time for blacks to show their voting power and move to a different party. Obama has no chance of winning now because the white blue collar democrats will not vote for him.

Vote McCain 2008!

OUTRAGED   April 30th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

There is so much negativity towards Obama on CNN. The momentum that you spin doctors claim to be going Hillary's way, is imagined and orchestrated, to hopefully sway uninformed voters. i'm cancelling my cable package and deleting CNN.

jim dale   April 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Obama sat in that church for 20 years and even if he slept through every service he heard heard about Wright's incendiary remarks through the church grapvine or in the church bulletins. He has lied incessantly about this as he did months ago about his limited role with Rezko. This candidate gives a good speech but, and I never thoght this possible, he scares me as much or more as Bush. I will vote for a democrat but not for him.

Darth Vadik, CA   April 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Brendose, Oceanside CA

That is very very funny. Never thought of it that way, but its so true.

Eugene   April 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Typical of these polls there is a lag time. Give them a few days, and he will pop up as he has every time he weathers with a wise comment another media or Clinton-inspired idiocy.

froggy_grow   April 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

how many people will vote for Nader if Hillary is the candidate?

Neutral   April 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Obama and Wright SHARE the SAME IDEOLOGY, but Obama has to throw Wright under the bus which both of them AGREE according to Wright's interview last year with NYT for political expediency. You've been HOODWINKED, BAMBOOZLED by Obama, and YOU koolaid drinkers are smiling, dancing, giggling while he's doing it to you. For supposedly "educated" people, you make MAGGOTS sound like a GENIUS!

Michele in AZ   April 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Why are people forgetting that Hillary didn't have the judgement to vote against the war? Why are people forgetting that she lied sniper fire in Bosnia? She's even told a lie about an ordinary american woman not being able to obtain healthcare and that story ended in death. When she was called on that lie, she removed it from her standard speach.

Well, the reason hillary backers forget might have something to do with the fact that the majority have a lower education level than those who vote for Obama (as reported on CNN ). Or It might be that they feel "she has more experience". In reality, the only "experience" she has is that she shared a bed with a president.

Washington has all of the experience in the world, but look at our economy, and this war that will seemingly never end. Look at the housing crisis, and the price of gas.

Is that what experience gets ya?

OBAMA '08

Mary   April 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Please explain what experience Hillary has ?????

She stopped talking about her 35 years of experience because it was all a lie.

What experience??

cevans. dallas, tx   April 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Why is Hillary so strong? Because she act as thought she wear the PANTS!! in the family. Hillary's the one who has been crying and whining. Senator Barack Obama will prevail. It's time for a change. And, those of you who are against him because of race are probably the poorest of the poorest and stupid.

Summer   April 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

I'm not surprised. Hillary has proven she has the mettle it takes to be a leader in the past few weeks. Obama is looking more and more effete. I never thought I would say this, but Clinton is now coming across, dare I say it, as likeable.

Kevin   April 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

And he's STILL beating Sen. Clinton.

Wow, she must be a really terrible candidate.

Poorker, NY   April 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Useless poll.

Diana, Anacortes, WA   April 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

If Clinton is the nominee I can see the ad now. Footage of her srolling across the tarmac with her daughter and the overlay will be the story of how she had to duck and run, ect, ect. She will no doubt lose. Most people don"t like a liar.

gloria pitman   April 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

barack oboma helped dig his his own grave he knew what his pastor was for years. otherwise he would not have attented his church. but when rev wright said something to insult him then oboma spoke up, oboma better watch what he says about the rev wright maybe wrigt can revial more about oboma .look what obomas wife wife said on larry king she didnt think the same way rev wright thinks you can bet she did. look how oboma did not wear the flag on his lapelle until a veteren put it on his lapelle one day. i would not trust him to be president right now. liston to me or not. thank you gloria

Somewhere in Texas   April 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

If the superdelegates steal this nomination from Barack and give it to Clinton, she will not be elected. I repeat, she will not be elected!

Enough   April 30th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

I don't care much about the polling – as long as the delegate counts are up and the supers keep heading for obama.

I know one thing, I wouldn't vote for McCain or Clinton – not even with a gun held to my head.

joe   April 30th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

OBAMA DO THE PARTY A FAVOR

DROP OUT OBAMA

LET US WIN IN NOVEMBER

DROP OUT OBAMA

John   April 30th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

More CNN cheering of Clinton. No surprise here.

Now will the cover the Robo Call story from North Carolina

Josh, LA   April 30th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Why include Faux News polls? They are as skewed against Obama as Rev. Wright against America.

Democratic no matter who wins   April 30th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

I am tired of the racism in this country; there is no way this should still be an issue in 2008! It is sad to say however this is a issue of race and that's all this country has ever known is a white president. Now it comes down to the two minorities once again a white woman and a black man. Just like when black people and women didn't have a chance to vote. Same old America! And Rev. Wright needs to shut it up! This country needs a drastic change quickly. Obama you need to man up and Hillary you could gain some scruples and make this thing work.

CNN can you please post my comment?

monyneen   April 30th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

obama has lost the game already . he his truly unelectable . he and his wife and there pastor are racist . good bye obama .he is the spoiler of 08 .watch

John Boy   April 30th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Barrack Obama has a good line of bull and theres people out there that are dummer than he is for listening to him,his pastor,oh yeah,now that he can see it's comeing back to haunt him,he's washing his hands of the crazy man.None of the people running for president can fix america,you will have the rich and the poor,I keep wondering to myself whats going to happen to me with all these price increases,when prices go up everything follows suit,and I am on a fixed income and it's not that much I also have copd so I can't get back into the work force and neither can my wife,she's 72 years old,and the people forget what the oil companies said,and it was that they was still going to make there profits,if we make cars that would get 100 miles to a gallon of gas and used less,they would just raise the price.

clbrune   April 30th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Hillary is a fighter. That's exactly what we need in a president to fix Bush's disaster and to stand up against the republican machine.

TNeal   April 30th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

You mean after the Wright mess Hillary only has a 10 point led over Obama? How could this be? Are you saying Obama still has a national led over Hillary even after the Wright drama. Come on, somethings got to be wrong.

Hillary just had a big victory in PA and has had super delegates to swing her way and she even raised more money than ever. All she can do is have a 10 point led in the midst of all the negative hype thrown at Obama. What's wrong with this picture? You would think she would be winning based on the odds against Obama. Why are they still running neck to neck in Indiana.

After all, isn't she the candidate with the name brand and the 35 years of experience.

Bob King   April 30th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

When Obama chose to lay down with a dog (rev.wright)... he should have known he'd end up with fleas!

Brandon   April 30th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Obatala,

You show all your polls, especially from Newsweek showing Obama with a 7 point lead, but you forget to show the relevant polls. Newsweek was from the 25th of this month. It's now the 30th. This article says he's losing points, which he is if you actually care about recent polls.

Stop blindly following Obama, or you'll end up walking off the cliff like most of his current supporters. This is the reason why most superdelegates have been afraid to endorse him. He's not electable in a general election.

Rev. Wright is PISSED OFF. He was denounced by the man who he helped get elected to the Senate. Then because Obama is posturing for the Demo nomination, he throws Wright under the bus. Bullsht. I'd be pissed too. For Obama to say that Wright isnt the same man as he was 20 years ago, haha... what a joke. Wright has been saying this since at least 2001 (8 years ago). How far back can we actually track Wright's sermons?

Obama, you are unloyal.. must have picked that up from your buddy Richardson.

Chuck, Oregonians for Obama   April 30th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Give it another few days and those numbers will go back in favor of Obama. No polls were taken after Obama's news conference. Infact I will be willing to go so far as to state that Obama will take NC +9 or better and he will take IN by +2. I must give American's a large dose of credit, as they can also do the math that this gas thing of hers will only save then at the most $50 over a period of 4 months unless they take a long road trip vacation of 3000 miles which will save them a huge $27.60. Same applies to this freeze on home repo's. If they cant afford thier home now, they will not beable to afford it in 5 months. Americans in IN and NC are too smart to fall for something like that, they know this is only a trick to get their vote.

BOB   April 30th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

OBAMA DO THE PARTY A FAVOR

DROP OUT OBAMA

SO WE CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER

Biased CNN   April 30th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Hillary is a fighter...
She voted for Iraq war. As a result we lost thousands of lives and destrolyed our economy...
She fought Obama and destroyed the democratic party...
This lady has the ability to start world war 3, and she will destroy the whole world...
Hillary is a real fighter

lynette   April 30th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Alex in Tx , I concur!!!! The ones going back and forth are imaginary, and if not and they truly exist then I would hate to be their friends, they would turn on you in a flash, or when the next side show came to town.

FV   April 30th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

AS A LIFELONG DEMOCRAT, I MUST STATE:
BECAUSE OF HIS INEXPERIENCE, RACISTS LEANINGS AND HYPOCRITICAL SAYINGS AND ACTIONS, OBAMA NOW DOESN'T HAVE A SNOWBALL'S CHANCE IN HELL OF BEATING MCCAIN IN THE FALL.

THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY LEADERS "MUST" ACT UPON THE OBVIOUS, AND FIELD THE CANDIDATE WITH THE BEST CHANCE OF BEATING MCCAIN....
AND THE BEST CHOICE FOR THAT IS OBVIOUS....

HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON.

Californian   April 30th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

THE OBAMA CULT IS COMING TO AN END! :)

Finally this madness is ending as people are pull back the curtain on Obama and seeing that he is just a flat out RACIST.

Why can't the Democrats find good candidates?!?!?!?!

Al Gore please run!!!!!!!!!!

johnny   April 30th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

lol based on the FOX news poll. ahahaha. FOX has been doging Obama for the longest. I guess the media can't take this revolution that is about to occur so they draw up some terrible, made-up facts. check the REAL facts. Obama is the next president and this nation will be brought back to it's highest state. OBAMA OBAMA 08!

Anonymous   April 30th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Okay, CNN... you guys keep commenting on how Obama's lead is going down. How come you guys have not broadcast the fact that it was a Hillary Clinton's supporter, Barbara Reynolds who sponsored the event to have Rev Wright address the National Press Club? How, it was actually the Clinton's Campaign that setup the Questions and Answers session for Rev.Wright? How come you guys have not investigate the motive behind this event ? Hillary and her Campaign continues to play dirty and set up Obama....plain and simple. Or maybe this another Penn example. The fact is that Hillary and her campaign are stirring up the Wright issue to slander Obama because they are desperate and have nothing else to slander him with. Hillary is pathetic. Is there a bigger hypocrite than Hillary... She brings up again the Wright issue to slander Obama while she critizes John McCain for objecting to what SHE IS actually doing! And she has the audacity to say she is offened by Rev Wright!!! Wakeup people!! Having read a biography of Hillary and her ambition to become President of the United States, she will stop at nothing! We should be voting for a President who can unite all people. The fact this election has seen the biggest turn out of voters in American history is not credited to Hillary but to Obama. Now because of Hillary's dirty tactics, voters are beginning to lose confidence and indicating they might just vote Republican. If the Democratic Party is smart, they will advise Hillary to step down now.

AKRON, OHIO OBOMA SUPPORTER   April 30th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

cnn is not being fair. REPORT THE PETER PAUL VS. CLINTON FRAUD CASE AND THAT WILL BE NEWS.. WHY IS CNN AND THE REST OF THE MEDIA TRYING TO KEEP IT OUT OF THE NEWS. PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW WHAT HILLARY IS FACING WHEN SHE GOES TO COURT. TO BAD THEY CAN'T PUT HER ON THE STAND WHILE SHE'S STILL IN THE RACE. I THINK THATS WHY SHE IS STAYING IN THE RACE

GO OBOMA

Lillian Mercer   April 30th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

All I know is that if they make some backroom deal to give Hillary the nomination, this white suburban mother of four will have a very hard time voting for her in the general election. My husband will not vote for her and would rather vote for McCain. I would most likely vote for the Independent candidate. She and Bill disgraced the nation while in the White House and are both masterful liars. I for one do not want to see them back in the White House. I just can't vote for McCain. After the horrendous years of being under the Bush administration, I am looking forward to our country having pleasant international relations. I am from Sweden and all my family and friends tease us terribly about our cowboy President.

Porchnik   April 30th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

People who question Obama's judgement are typically those who twice voted for Bush. Obama at least had the good sense to oppose the Iraq war from the start. But we don't want to talk about that, do we? Better this inconsequential crap.

Paula from Canada   April 30th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Obama will come back..it makes me nervous that Michelle is on Larry King though.. she doesn't present herself well at all. I pray she doesn't say something stupid without thinking. Obama needs some good Karma to come his way and it will. He is goodness through and through. Love ya up here in Canada Barack I wish I could vote!! So do allot of other Canadians Good Luck to you !!

Tom   April 30th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

This is so typical of CNN. Where's the news report about how the economy GREW in the past quarter?? Instead of CNN's why-do-you-beat-your-wife type questions to readers on how bad the "recession" is, we have to turn to other media outlets to find out that THERE IS NO RECESSION!! LOL
It just goes to show: the secular fundamentalist left will go to any length to achieve power. Hitler's propaganda machine would have blushed at CNN. LOL
McCain's going to win. We're going to get a majority of members of the Supreme Court who are not moral relativists who believe that the U. S. Constitution is a blank piece of paper upon which they can write their own perversions. And you baby-butchering Democrats (50 millions so far since 1973) have no moral authority to wag your bloodied fingers at anyone about anything! (Let's see if CNN will publish this! I seriously doubt it.)
Go McCain!

Catherine   April 30th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Shouldn't we be asking why Hillary Clinton, who was initially the heavy favorite in this race, cannot keep up with Obama in the polls unless he is in the midst of a political crisis (i.e., the Reverend Wright fiasco)? If she is as strong of a candidate as she claims to be, why does it take Obama getting into hot water for her to catch up with him?

Shouldn't we also keep in mind the fact that if Clinton is to be the nominee, the superdelegates must ignore Obama's lead in delegates and overturn the choice of the democrats of this country? How can anyone think that is a good thing?

I would have certainly voted for Hillary if she could have won the nomination by the rules, but if she snags it out from under Obama, not only will I not vote for her, I will no longer be a democrat.

Jessie   April 30th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

We need a fighter in the white house, not a smooth talker!

** HILLARY '08 **

Leo   April 30th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

THERE IS NO MARGIN OF ERROR ON THESE POLLS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Listen, we know polls are not a representation of what is really out there anyways, so saying this is just the icing for what is irresponsible reporting.

azmy   April 30th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

I thing this week would be last chance for Hillary to laugh , I hope Americans have another chance to prove that we are smart enough to make a good judgement

dj   April 30th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

After all that...Obama still ahead and will have the most delegates. National polls may include Republicans.

Matt, Dallas, TX   April 30th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

more and more of my friends are regretting voting for Obama. Too late for them, but not for the superdels and the upcoming states. Lets show this nation we have a nominee in Senator Clinton. No experience Obama is not what we need. He has run a great marketing game and rock star shows. Now the party is over lets get down to business and real solutions for America.

HILLARY 2008. Bringing Intelligence back to the White House

ML Holmes in OKC   April 30th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Thank God, voters are finally looking at and listening to the Obama campaign. He conveys dishonesty, and lacks good judgement, intergity and needed experience.

Vote for anyone except Obama.

California Girl   April 30th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

This is an indication the American people are coming together and deciding who is better qualified for the toughest job in the United States and that is HILLARY.

Mark   April 30th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

How many of you have seen the interview.? Is Clinton suppose to not answer questions when asked?

For those who don't consider this a political issue any longer, I suggest you go to Obama's church website. It still lists Wright as the pastor. I would think that his church would have updated their site after his retirement several months back. Be sure to click on both the pastor link and the pastorial staff link. He is at the top of both pages.

Interesting to me at least?

Ardnuas   April 30th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Voters..... be SMART ..... The Clintons lie with ease.... If you fall for them again..... shame on YOU

Laura   April 30th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Although I'm a republican, I have really (& still do) favored Obama. He is the one who can bring change that this country needs. Unfortunately, the more people who are extremists – such as Michael Moore – endorse Obama, the more people who are leaning towards Obama as the candidate for change will step back and wonder whether or not Obama is the real deal or just a pawn in the hands of extremists. The other factor is that Rev. Wright doesn't know when he is WRONG and keep his mouth shut for the greater good. I will NOT vote for Hillary Clinton if she wins the democratic primary. I'm not sure that I'll vote republican either, but the chance for the democratic party to win over a few republicans will go out the window if Hillary wins the primary season.

lynette   April 30th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

WOW, I am reading the responses and they are similar, now survey that!!! The media reports Gossip and Garbage instead of real issues that effect us, the media seems to care about ratings NOT the American people, the media loves side shows blah blah blah.

max   April 30th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

You are right polls dont vote people do and we have spoken try that unelectable mess, he has alreday won she cant beat him people...hillary has enough baggage of her own ....they disgraced the country.... we do not want them back to do the same thing again!!!!! the DNC know what they are doing and to maintain a democratic party the millions voters this man has sigle handed brought into this party will walk away for ever and that is a fact...Oh my God the Clintons are a mess.... what is wrong with you people...... and by the way we wont be voting Republican we have awinning candidate OBAMA President of the USA

North Carolina   April 30th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

If only it were just Rev. Wright: but it's Ayres & Dohrn, Auchi, Khalidi, Rezko, Odinga, and McClurkin, the list just goes on and on: Sen. Obama is unelectable. It is a great pity that he was not vetted more
and that he was so shamelessly promoted by the very insiders he speaks against: Dean, Pelosi, Reid, Ted Kennedy, Daley, Kerry. Of equal disservice is the constant attacks on a much more viable candidate because she is a woman. From Obama's giving her the finger to his walking on stage to Jay z's 99 problems and b*, and Olbermann's suggestion that someone take her in a room and only he comes out: this is a disgrace.

Stewart in Charlotte NC   April 30th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

I laugh at the Hillary supporters. Do you really think the Republicans aren't dancing with glee at the possibility of running against her?? The stuff they have on Hillary will make Obama's issues seem minor. Since I support Obama, its hard for me to get in the head of a Clinton supporter to see exactly what sort of mind-altering gymnastics they have to do to justify voting for a known liar (see running from Bosnian sniper fire). Think that won't get a lot of air time this Fall?? Remember the picture of Dukakis riding around in a tank with a helmet on that made him look like an idiot?? Folks, if Obama is still running this strong with all this going on and Hillary still can't pull ahead, what does that tell you about her??

Nimesh Patel, Antioch, Ca   April 30th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

So why is it then, that Mrs. Clinton, who has so much experience, has lived in the White House, and has been in politics for many many more years that Mr. Obama and claims that she is the better candidate, finds herself trailing today across the board – delegates, votes, states – one with her so called vast experience should have had this nomination sealed along time ago...So I ask, why is she behind? She has no reason to be as she know all about campaigning will Mr. Clinton for the Presidency and as a wife of a governor. She has been a First Lady, a Governors Wife, a Senator.......so why is she behind or having to play catch up with a Junior Senator?

Ask the youth of today as they are the future and they will tell you what it means to be inspired by a brilliant candidate that has only recently entered mainstream politics....as for Mrs. Clinton – remember the candle burns brightest just before it goes out!

Californian   April 30th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

THE OBAMA CULT IS COMING TO AN END!

david   April 30th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

I Guess the PR stunt obama camp just pulled trying to show as if he and wright is fighting so he can distance himself from wright is not working.
obama camp insider told a freind of mine that the PR firm that david axelrod hired last week from obama camp on behalf of wright came up with this idea to start fighting and create this scripted fight between wright and obama so obama can denounce wright and move on is not working. why isn't the media doing the proper investigative reporting on this instead they go along with the footnotes given by obama camp like blind sheep.

EMILIO- TORONTO   April 30th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

THESE POLLS ARE A JOKE. IF YOU WANT A TRUE INDICATOR OF WHERE THE MOMENTUM IS, CHECK THE LATEST SUPER DELEGATE ENDORSEMENTS. THE DELEGATES ARE INSIDERS WHO ARE NOT KAMAKAZIS, THEY KNOW MORE THAN ANY POLL COULD REVEAL. WHY ARE MORE AND MORE OF THEM ENDORSING OBAMA?

Cameron   April 30th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Clinton is way ahead in the National heads-up polls over McCain compared to Obama, as reported by CNN earlier this week. It is nice and I appreciate the fact that Senator Clinton is finally getting some credit for her exceptional efforts to make this primary a competitive race. If Obama's Elitist, Rev. Wright, William Ayres, and Resko issues would of came up in the general election, Obama's campaign would have been sunk a long time ago. So, Obama should be thanking Senator Clinton, by being her V.P. Go Democrats.

Theresa in Minneapolis   April 30th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

It's so sad. I mean really. This has nothing to do about what he stands for or what he himself has done.

It's all been on media spin and the way the vultures have swooped in. This is all the Hillary backers have been waiting for. THe degradation of a man based on outside forces.

I will say to you Clintonites – enjoy your day in the sun. Your candidate is going on trial whether she wins the nominations. She will bring shame on this country JUST LIKE BILL.. Is it the White House or the "big house" for the Clinton's?

Katina From Connecticut   April 30th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

I think it is SOOOO funny how Hilary was trying to make herself look like "one of us" and show her concerns about high gas prices....

She doesn't even know who to pump her own gas!!! now who is elitist!

Obama, the country is in your hands now. You need to start playing this dirty game with Hilary and knock her out of this race. We already know you are honorable, you proved this thus far......

Start dropping ads on the scandals, the bosnia lies, blowing up Iran and causing WWIII

Get rid of this poor excuse for a strong woman.....
a strong woman is honorable and has integrity

kmk   April 30th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

I can see it now, when Obama looses, their will be a big uprising, riots and looting. All because the man of color did not win. Some will claim it was planned by the White man.

steveg   April 30th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Ah yes, let's encourage the harpie to sharpen her personal attacks, since that's all that seems to get reported, and sadly works.

Hell, at this point Obama could cure cancer and eradicate poverty, and the CNN lead headline would be to ask if Rev. Right influenced him to do it, and what that meant for his chances in the election.

phe   April 30th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

People, not poll averages decide.
It appears to me that some voters have been lulled into a false sense of security in reference to one of the candidate’s baggage.......but for the fact, the other candidate has chosen to take the high road, and not bring up dirty facts that are out in cyberspace for the picking.

Don't bee fooled, the Republicans will not be so kind.

Greg   April 30th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

McCain is the only choice for Americans because people know where he stands. No one can question his patriotism or his ethics. He is also a Maverick who is willing to go against the grain. He has more experience than Barack and Hillary combined. Voting democrat this year brings too much uncertainty and that is why voting for McCain is the only choice. Barack is done, the media no longer likes him and Hillary, no matter how hard she tries will never be more of a man than McCain. Plus, do you really want Bill in the White House again. Enough with the Bush, Clinton, Bush, Clinton thing. Vote McCain 2008

Leo in Nevada   April 30th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

I think I speak for ALL of the Obama supporter by saying that we will vote for Obama no matter how many people he throws under the bus. This man shows great character for abandoning his friends when they become a problem. When under pressure, just talk about other issues to shift the attention. Isn't that what presidents do?.

R.T.   April 30th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

He's dropping quicker than Enron stock.

jenkins   April 30th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

How in the world can Obama win in the fall Mr. Wright will dog him for the rest of the campaign.

interested canadian   April 30th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Well, he's still ahead – and after the worst week ever, so....that tells us he's doin' pretty darn good, thank you very much. Let's face it, the American people need a change in Washington that only Senator Obama can deliver. Get behind him superdelegates, a new day is coming!

Jebama   April 30th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

The truth of the matter is that if all of this information about Obama had come out before the voting began, he would not be anywhere near Hillary at this time. Wake up and smell the coffee people. He will not win against McCain and Hillary has the best shot. Stop blaming Hillary for Obama's mistakes. We've had enough of those kind of people in office already. Always somebody elses fault isn't it?

The Corp   April 30th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

And the little you know about him now, is only the tip of the iceberg. He's like the low key sleeper cell, doesn't command the attention of the Wrights or Farrakhans. But once in power, good-bye Mayberry USA. Stop Him – NoBama!!!!! Keep America intact.

Tom   April 30th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Polls dont speak for everybody, CNN is trying there best to hurt Obama with the polls

Obama 08

Alex   April 30th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

So CNN reports a poll and all of a sudden they are bias against Obama? Just ask Jack Cafferty, he'll vouch for CNN's Obama bias!

FactCheck   April 30th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

You Clinton fans must be so delusion to think that she'd have any shot against the Republican attack machine. McCain and company are salivating at their collective lips at the thought of the easiest victory since Bambi met Godzilla.

Daryl from Seattle   April 30th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Nice job Hillary. Way to make the man look muddied and ragged like you and your reputation. Was it so bad to have a new champion for the Democratic party?

ok   April 30th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Hillary Clinton – Ready to Pander on Day One

Hillary Clinton – Bad Solutions not just Bad Speeches

Hillary Clinton: 35 Years of Experience Making Poor Choices

Tara   April 30th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

It is only a matter of time before Obama goes back to his double digit lead. Hillary needs to stop the negative rhetoric and drop out so that we can move on and make sure that a Democrat becomes president.
It's time for a change!

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!

Charles Savard   April 30th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

What a gross bigoted demagogic trash this site is...

C. C. Wallace   April 30th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Why has your ad nausea media coverage of the Jeremiah Wright story completely ignored the Clinton’s involvement with the controversial Pastor? Throughout this media mess nothing has been said about how Wright was summoned by the Clinton’s during the Lewinsky era for guidance– the focus has only been on Obama's relationship with him. We all know that the media can make or break a campaign simply by the way stories are reported, in whole and in part. Be fair in your reporting the news. Don't just take a piece and run it into the ground. Examine both sides. It was the media's continuous playing of the Wright sound bites without the benefit of the whole sermon for weeks that started this fury in the first place. The same should have been done with the Clintons and Wright. Take the responsible neutral approach and tell both sides of the story–then let the people decide–or none at all.

Marty   April 30th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

It is simple. Hillary is the better choice for president.

Jay   April 30th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

tick tock tick tock........Time for Obama to step aside...we are over your lies!

L MIAMI FLORIDA   April 30th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

NO BROKE BACK MOUNTAIN = BACRACK ==IN OUR WHITE HOUSE !

NO HILLARY NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO VOTES !

alice2   April 30th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

It's getting tighter but I just now heard on CNN that Barack will be the Nominee, in spite of Rev Wright & Hillary. the Panelist on CNN saying that is Leslie Sanchaz Rep. Strategist. I heard that before tho from other Strategists, I believe Barack will win. We are ready to MOVE ON WITH CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN.

John from White Plains, NY   April 30th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

This race is very fluid. I applaud Hillary's tenacity and Obama's resilency, during difficult times. While these two are adversaries, I think Hillary will eventually win the nomination and choose Obama as her running mate. I think this would be a great ticket and would almost guarantee a Democratic win. The Republicans are as exciting as wall paper paste.

Hillary/Barack '08

Ana in L.A.   April 30th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Obamabots only criticize the polls when the polls don't favor them...

mrtulip   April 30th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Rita when do you wake up! Keep dreaming!

tanner, ca   April 30th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Hahaha, Fox news is no more biased than any other news organization out there. You only think so cause it's not YOUR bias that they're reporting. And no amount of stomping, screaming or name calling is going to change that FACT. This is why your party is falling apart at the seams. You just can't bring it upon yourselves to open your eyes and see the reality. You'd rather live in your own little universe with your clouded world view.

Btw- I really have to wonder at the average age of these posters. I would bet my paycheck that everyone one of you who writes McCain as "McShame, McAint, McBush, etc" is under the age of twenty. And if you're not... then you REALLY need help. Peace.

Pam   April 30th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

CNN is to Hillary Clinton as Fox News is to the Bush administration.

chryssa   April 30th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

I don't care about the polls. I've been a registered voter for 12 years and I've NEVER been polled about any politician or any issue. Where they're finding these people is beyond me.

Bob   April 30th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Today, Obama picked up 5 super delegates to Clinton's 4.

Since the PA primary, Obama has picked up 10 super delegates to Clinton's 6.

K   April 30th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

That's what happens when the basis of ur whole campaign is "judgement" and it comes out that you have none. Obama is going to lose to McCain in Nov. Great job Democrats.

NP   April 30th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Hillary is now going to take over this election... she is the best candidate by far and everyone is beginning to realize that slowly but surely

HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

MD   April 30th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

STOP POLLING.

Polls do not mean a thing. All they do is sell adverising for CNN.

Brendose, Oceanside CA   April 30th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Come on......1 point with a margin of error of 3? That is a wash.

So, here's a better analogy.....

What does Hillary and a monkey have in common?

They both throw their feces at you!

Wake up America!!! You can only hide the smell of BS for so long!

eddie   April 30th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Are we shocked? Nobody believes that obama spent 20 years in a church with this guy and heard nothing. We get 3 days of wright and we turn the tv off.
It either shows obama has bad judgement or a sleeping disorder in church

Dallas   April 30th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

OBAMA TAKE THE V.P. At this point that is the high road for you and it will help the party unify. Get experiance, let people get to know you and then run in 2016. It is good for the party and the nation.

Brad in Missouri   April 30th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Dear RB, and others attempting to dig up dirt,
The Peter Paul "issue" is a joke. Hillary cannot be charged with a felony no matter how hard Mr. Paul whines. The trial in question is in civil court not criminal... and he doesn't have a leg to stand on.
Hillary has the popular vote, the majority vote (average american citizen), momentum and a very good chance of swinging Super delegates to her side. I would rather see her against McCain than anyone.

Lawrence   April 30th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

It's a good thing that the this poll came from Fox News and Newsweek. The two places that really support the Republican cause. I suspect that those that responded to the poll aren't really voting Democrat anyway. What's funny to me is that John McCain is right there close in the polls with the Dems. Shouldn't he be leading more especially when the vote is split among the candidates? This lets me know that when Obama is the nominee that he'll beat him without a problem. CNN I beg you to be a better news outlet and not report polling from Fox and Newsweek. That's like me reporting news from George Bush about Iraq or news about sniper firer from Hillary Clinton as factual. We know better!!!

James   April 30th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

The race would soon be over. Obama would move up again.

mrtulip   April 30th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

don't sell the fur before you shoot the bear!
It's still a long long road to go and bet that next week there's news about the Clinton's and Obama is back in the race.

Chief   April 30th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Has CNN hurt Babyobama. Bless his heart. When they were bashing only Clinton you guys had fun. The worm has turned. Obama has messed his own nest. Blame Clinton, everybody else does. They have for years.

Ex-Democrat in Iowa   April 30th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Patriot – you talk about Obama not having to deal with HRC and her supporters? Guess what, he will have to. He needs our support if he has a chance in hell of getting in the White House. I'd say as of right now his chances are quite thin for November.

lorraine   April 30th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

I am happy to see that the people are beginning to take a second look at Obama, he can reject the pastor now but for 20 years sat and listened to him, this pastor did not suddenly start saying these things and I would bet he has done it for years explaining why Michelle was NOT PROUD to be an American. A few weeks ago this pastor was like family to OBAMA – how can you say that and not know how someone speaks or acts. You can fool some of the people some of the time but not all the people all the time

Very Concerned   April 30th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Quick question for everyone...if Hillary wins the election, will she actually testify at the Clinton V. Paul trial? The judge just said she does not have to testify until after the election....so if she wins...will the President of the United States of America actually submit to a CA court and testify in a trial about campaign fraud concerning her and her husband?

She might not have to legally because she's President? Not sure.

She might hand out her first Presidential Pardon to Bill Clinton! I'm sure she will charge him though.....she charged $400,000 in a scheme with her brother 7 yrs ago....so with inflation...I'm guessing it could be in the $800,000 to a 1M range , just for the pure inconvenience of it all. Good to President!!

Rep for Hillary or McCain   April 30th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

The slumbering giant aka the Ameican electorate has finally awaken to reality. Not a moment too soon. Or is it too late because Obama has the nomination in his grasps. The contest between Hillary and Obama is to close and it will go to the convention. Let us hope that better heads prevail and Obama is not the nominee.

Republicans for Hillary or McCain

Ben   April 30th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Personally I think these polls of polls are the biggest cash grab since Y2K....Are they every accurate? I mean they were right on the mark with the Penn Primaries right???

Frazier, Palm Beach Florida   April 30th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

These polls mean nothing!!!Just a gauge for public posturing. In the end she can't win. As a I recall President Clinton, was running behind Bush, Ross, in 92 and he still won. Only the Supers matters now and Obama is on auto control.

Yes We Can!

Shawna   April 30th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

in a few weeks this will be old news, Obama will win NC, squeak out Indiana and then the superdelegates will have to decide who will be the nominee. Nothing has changed!

Sharon Minnesota   April 30th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

In listening to Wolf's guests just now as I am typing this, you would think that some people who support Obama are in a delusional state as they are saying that he has this nomination wrapped up.

It's all propaganda in my book. Don't believe anything the Obama Machine says or you will get fooled.

I'm going to be voting for Hillary Clinton in November and beyond.

Susie   April 30th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Yes! It only took us how many months to begin to cross examine this guy? It was easy once the media chose to do their jobs. I wonder what more is to come?? Yikes!

Hillary '08 (The Vetted Candidate of Substance)

Hattie / Chicago   April 30th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Any way you look at this it looks bad !!! It seems that the working Poor, the Rural, she used to have the black vote until recently, the uneducated, all are for Clinton. These folks are the lesser of our society..and Obama's people are the educated, urban, more up-scale voter. This is why it is so important to go to school and get educated. If Obama is gonna win he needs his wonderful base to vote for him, he's also gonna need the black vote .who in any other time would be on Clinton's side.. But she believes because she has the Mexican vote she's gonna be ok... This whole race has been so calculated. We are overdue we need CHANGE.

GOD BLESS AMERICA !!

AIB   April 30th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Once again. Complete fabrication to maintain the hype in the primary election. CNN is trying, one more time, to confuse the American people and provide the false impression that Hillary is closed enough to win the nomination. The American people and the superdelegates are smarter than CNN., a bunch of spinners and opportunists.

Trent, Miami FL   April 30th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

These polls of polls mean nothing when half of the population is not surveyed. Everyone is chanting change, but change has to start from the individual. Unfortunately people will never change, therefore they deserve everything they get thrown at them. Hillary runs on negativty the same old politics she will bring to the Whitehouse. Well I don't see her in the Whitehouse. She ask Bill to stop talking about Bosnia and she can't stop tlaking about Wright. What about her earmarks they were never release.

Obama 08'

James   April 30th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Now is the time to let us know Barack, are you the next Franklin Roosevelt or Gary Hart. Your ideas about a better nation are inspiring, we get it that Hillary's gas tax holiday is nothing more than a shell game that at the end of the day only benefits big oil, but what do you stand for? You told us you can change our nation, so now we ask, "into what?"

The war rages, the uninsured are dying and the economy we rely on for our prosperity is faultering.

We need to know how President Obama tackles this. Its your ball and there is 2 minutes left. You know the play you have to run.

AS   April 30th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Go Hillary!!!

Sorry..... TRY AGAIN!!!   April 30th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Hillary is all about POLLS!

hahahahahaha. Maybe she should ask Bill for a cigar.

from Boston   April 30th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Obama, so how come you haven't apologized to Hillary Clinton, our former First Lady for giving her the finger and laughing about it, all because you couldn't handle the ABC debate? So now you're outraged about Wright. – all because it became personal against you – when he said that you were a politician and say what you need to say – hmm – that's right, it's all about you, Mr. Narcissistic – and only about you.

CNN – why don't you post my comments?

John Zeger   April 30th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

When you look at state polls in hypothetical head-to-head contests, Clinton leads McCain 281 to 247 electoral votes whereas McCain leads Obama 280 to 243 being tied for 15 electoral votes. If you were a superdelegate, would you vote for a winner or a loser?

geez cnn   April 30th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

you got your information from FOX NEWS WOW WOW WOW THE ANTI OBAMA NETWORK

Tell It Like It Is   April 30th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Obama was led like a lemming

He is fit to only lead lemmings

A.M.   April 30th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

CNN is really trying very hard to somehow elect 'Hillary' now. Your efforts are not going to work!

Obama will survive each and every media tricks!

A.M.
Houston, Texas

look byond   April 30th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

What do you call experience?

8 years in the white house as a housewife.
Pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese.

Even Bill Clinton lacks experience when he took office.

The President of the United States or any other president around the world are surrounded with solid and intelligent cabinet members inorder to function as a president no matter their educational background.

So please lets talk about the main issues.

Ed   April 30th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Ob ama brings a fresh view to politics. Hillary represents the doom and gloom of the past and the do anything dirty to win mentality. If Hillary is nominated I am one of many Democrats who will vote Republican in November

Mike   April 30th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Obama will never win in the general election because Florida and Michigan will have their votes counted, plus 30% of Clinton supporters will back McCain. Delegates need to pick the Democrat who can win--Hillary!

UR   April 30th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Fox News! That says it all. Why would one believe anything they say or do.

marianna   April 30th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Things are finally getting back to normal after an inflated popularity of sen. Obama, due to the liberal media frenzy was blown out of any reasonable proportion. Back to normal, but not quite there yet.

While losing ground, Mr. Change tries to distance himself from rev.Wright (rev.Wrong) , but as one commentator has said – the train has already left the station.

Hillary 08

candi   April 30th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Why do we even think about what the polls says anymore. They give us hope one minute and then tear up down the next. I say let them report what they want as long as Obama win.

mimi de la cruz for OBAMA   April 30th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

A PEOPLE ELECT LEADERS THAT REFLECT THEM

WE ARE NOT ELECTING, I DON'T CARE WHAT YOUR

POLL SAYS, THE TWO PEOPLE THAT LED US THIS

PATH OF WAR & ECONOMIC MESS. NOT LEARNING

FROM ONES MISTAKES MAKES ONE A LOOSER.

Ross in MD   April 30th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Funny how Obama loses ground rather than Clinton gaining ground.

Any gain Hillary has is a function of Obama losing support rather than appeal on her end.

Anthony   April 30th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Finally, The tide is turning....GO HILLARY
GO HILLARY GO!

Avoid the Drama!
Stop Obama!

Got get 'em Hillary

Bit, Alabama   April 30th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Of Course Fox New Polls will show that because they are all anit-Obama.

Please, this is nothing new with the Fox News Staff.

Take me back to '68!   April 30th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

This country makes me sick sometimes. We're so fickle. Nothing but a bunch of over-stimulated cry-babies. Pathetic.

fred   April 30th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

STICK A FORK IN OBAMA.......HE IS DONE!!!!

Twende   April 30th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Obama will drop the race next week..Inside Obama's campain team.

zac   April 30th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

this week has been dominated with negative news about obama, come to think about it this whole month has been dominated with negative news about obama so this is expected. whats impressive is he still has a lead over clinton even after her 'tide turning' victory... she has no hope!

fred   April 30th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Alex in TX....don't think so..."we the people aren't that stupid!!!

Rob   April 30th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

temporary blip – Obama will prevail in this. It's expected by the pile on that has occured for how many weeks now? MSM, Clintons, Repugs can't keep a good man down for long.

Alex in TX   April 30th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Calling all fellow hillbillies, uneducated, women and elderlly....unite behind our girl Hillary!!!!!

lynette   April 30th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

WAKE UP AMERICA!!!!! THE MEDIA IS TRYING TO PICK OUR PRESIDENT AND SIDE TRACK US ABOUT NON-ISSUES, all they care about is ratings, I am convinced. I haven't heard about a single issue in days, only Rev. Wright, good Lord you would have thought the man was a former president of some great nation all the attention a preacher is getting, it is pathetic.

John   April 30th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

I think pre-election polls should be outlawed. It's not news until it happens. They're also dreadfully inaccurate, as we have already seen. And every time a new one comes out, I wonder where they get those numbers because I have never been asked to participate.

Dexter   April 30th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

He'll have to loose a hell of a lot more ground than this to give Hillary even an outside chance of catching up. This race is way beyond over, and it needs to stop now.

wyoming dem   April 30th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Poll of Polls??? I would like to see a Poll of Polls on how many people are sick of polls, then another poll of how many people think this negativity that Hillary is fueling is damaging the party, then yet another poll on how many people will not be voting in November because they have died from bordom from polls.

Irishspaceonk   April 30th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Can we get over national polls? They mean nothing as the primaries take place. The mood is shifted back and forth each day but true supporters are going to stick with their candidate...it's over and Hillary's lost.

Steve   April 30th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

It's a good thing national polls are generally worthless.

Fred C Dobbs   April 30th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Looks like bad numbers for Obama. Supporters that loved the numbers prior to PA and Wright are now critical of the polling organizations.

MSNBC may think that obama has the nomination locked up but if Clinton finishes strong in the primaries with a lead in the popular vote it will be difficult for the super delegates to vote for Obama.

Think about it – Clinton wins Texas and Nevada popular votes but loses in the delegate count.

Sick of Hill   April 30th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I think that the Clinton campaign is paying this Wright character to come out and start talking now. That's the kind of tactics that she's used to palying with.

Chic   April 30th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

A lead is a lead is a lead.

Go Obama 08

CYNTHIA   April 30th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Senator Clinton has been playing dirty since the beginning and she just can't stop herself. She is an undercover Republican. She was an open Republican when she was in college and now it's coming out. She works dirty and lies every chance that she gets. She wants to be one of the Good Ole Boys!

Obama all the way!

Cynthia
New York

Lenore Z.   April 30th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Looks like a slight drop– to be expected after the Wright flap. But Obama still ahead by 1% point. Elections have been won by less!
Look for it to go up again after the dust settles.

Ilona Proud Canadian   April 30th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I wonder how much Sen. Obama's "slipping in the polls" has to do with the organization " Women's Voices Women Vote". For anyone who has not heard about this organization. This is the organization (now under investigation) that has been making Bogus Phone Calls and Bogus Mailings to a number of voters throughout a number of states (in an effort to mislead voters) i.e Arizona, Wisconsin, Michigan, Florida, Arkansas, Louisiana, Kentucky, Ohio Virginia. Guess what Bill Clinton and this organization have in common? Executive Director of this organization Joe Goode was Bill's Chief of Staff, Board Member John Podesta was a pollster for Bill in 1992. Get your info on huff post.

Carlos de Paula   April 30th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I suppose Mr. Obama's former pastor, mr. Selfwrighteous, has turned into a foe.

JoeBrown   April 30th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

You Democrats better hope that Obama is not the nominee. He will be ripped a new one by the Republicans. He can't even take Hillary and she's not even really attacking him in the vile manner that Republicans use. McCain will win if Obama is the nominee.

Penny   April 30th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

wel, well, well the sniper liar has done it and you people will find out what kind of a liar she really is and why don't you ask her what kind of relationship her and billyboy had with the rev. wright

fred   April 30th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Go HILLARY!!!

YES YOU WILL!!!

Rita   April 30th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

It's about time America wakes up!

R.I.F.   April 30th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Funny thing is the media drives about 80% of the responses that you get out of these polls. Considering that you've done nothing but show Rev. Wright 24/7 I can imagine that Obama would be slipping. I love Obama but I almost want him to go away just so I won't have to hear about Wright all day every day. After this America deserves what it'll get when Bush Lite is sworn in next year.

Jacob S   April 30th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Unfortunately these polls are all of very questionable value at best at this point in time. There have been no Dem vs. Rep debates yet, and Obama and McCain have yet to really go after one another besides some minor skirmishes, if you will. It is my firm belief that should Obama be chosen as nominee, after a time any true Democrats will unite behind him and once he begins debating John McCain, the contrast between them will be clear, and the similarities between Bush's policies and McCain's will also make itself evident. I don't foresee many independents who dislike Bush (most of them) voting for McCain given those policy similarities.

Josh   April 30th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Well its about time! America is starting to realize that Obama cannot bring about the "hope and change," that he has so eloquently promised to millions of Americans. Americans are starting to realize that this "hope and change," has to be brought about by EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE OF THE FACTS, and the only person that can change America through those tactics is SENATOR HILLARY RODHAM CLINTON!!! I have backed her this whole race and I have been able to see past the bs that Barack Obama has given the American public! Finally, Americans are starting to use their brains!

Blake, San Diego   April 30th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

All it takes is a little superficial highlighting to sway the ignorant public. I'm just going to vote and be done with it, at least I know I did my part.

This Rev. Write controversy is NOT that important.

Anybody but McCain.

Democrats '08

Lucky, IA   April 30th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

I'm still voting for Obama. This is the hardest he's been hit since he started running for president. We wanted to know how well he takes a hit, well there you go, he gets back up and keeps going. Obama for president.

AZM   April 30th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Bye, Bye Obama.... The Party is OVER!

What's sad is he wouldn't address the Wright issue until the polls fell. Doing so earlier would have helped.
His "Father Figure" turned out to be the guy he threw under the bus with his Grandmother!

He's done... a ten point swing in two weeks... by middle may he will be down 20 points and the Supers who already backed him will be stuck.... LOL... Bill and Hillary must be cracking the bubbly!

NOBAMA NO WAY

R.T.   April 30th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

If we knew then what we know now, Obama wouldn't have finished in the top 3 in any of the Jan or Feb primaries.

He may get the nomination just through attrition, but his candidacy is mortally wounded.

Way to go Democrats. We ran Edwards out before we realized the guy we were casting our lot with was flawwed beyond repair.

Gary Graves   April 30th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

The superdelegates know who is going to win, and they're choosing Obama 2-1.

bitter_in_pa   April 30th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

The only poll that matters is the one conducted in the voting booth. Obama is ahead in that one.

58 old white wemen for OBAMA   April 30th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

I WILL GO UP.

IT'S JUST A SLEAZE ATTACK, LIKE THE FLUE.

IF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE GET SWAYD BY IT, THEY

WILL DESERVE WHAT THEY GET, AS WITH BUSH.

Chrissy, TX   April 30th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Obama's views and lies are a coming home to roost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tobias   April 30th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Finally people are stating to see him for what he is and not some image he has tried to project. Senator Clinton is a much stronger candidate and she is the only one who can win in November. It is time to vote smart and vote Clinton.

HH   April 30th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

No really, After a month of horrible press.

What did CNN expect his numbers to go through the roof.

HILLARY IS STLL DONE!

Michele   April 30th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

I think it's time for Obama to step aside. He has shown the American people that he lacks good judgement. Rev. Wright had nothing to loose and basically stayed true to himself, but can we say the same for Obama? He only took a stand when it was going to impact his bid for the Presidency. We need someone who can win against McCain and that person is Hillary.
I think the polls will say it all.

E. loz Miami   April 30th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Oh Oh...What to do, what to do????

Michael   April 30th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

I'm not worried. Obama can get the numbers back. If it came down to it, Americans would want him in office more than Hillary. Barack Obama is honest and smart, dedicated and caring. Hillary Clinton lacks those qualities..as well as humanity.

Obama 2008

Mary   April 30th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Obama will be our next President.

Clinton is untrustworthy and unelectable.

Ostriches burying our heads in the sand   April 30th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Well....another poll of polls taken next week will most likely see him gaining ground once the ridiculous Wright soundbites stop being promoted as issue # 1 in the '08 campaign discourse.......

Sam   April 30th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Finally, people are seeing OBAMA for who he is, not truthful and weak. Go HILLARY.

bernj   April 30th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Poll smoll. Give it a few days and Barack will be at least 5 points ahead. The Hillary-McCain campaign can't stop destiny or a good man determined to bring common sense back to the American people. No more gimmicks. No more quick fixes. No more lies. Out with the old and in with the new. Bye bye Hillary. Bye bye McCain.

Tony   April 30th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

So, more Republicans are now trying to make Clinton look stronger? This isn't news.

nannie bouroughs, Kenosha, WI   April 30th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Senator Obama is clearly TOAST; the only folks who are having problems understanding that notion are Senator Obama and his rabid supporters.

Sel-inflicted death is always hard to understand...

tomas   April 30th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

The Poll of polls showing Clinton ahead? wow.

Might as well just hand over the nomination which she's been due since the day she started running then right? Despite being statistically behind in every category and despite the majority of superdelegates going to Obama since the Wright/bitter/Ayers "contraversies" and PA "double-digit loss". thankfully presidents aren't decided on FOX News polls or what Sean Hannity thinks :)

tick tock Hillbillies tick tock

Susan MO   April 30th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Obama lacks experience.

We need someone experienced, for the people, and a fighter.

Hillary 08 :)

Chris   April 30th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

I just wish this thing would be over. Lets choose a nominee and get down to beating McCain. Rev. Wright is not running for President, so what he thinks or says has little bearing on what is important. Obama is not Wright and its unfair to blame him for what Wright thinks or even says. Time to move on. I wish the media would stop talking about this nonsense and get back to the real issues.

vic nashville,Tn   April 30th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

News for super delegates
Hillary 08

The Patriot   April 30th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Let's not get overly dramatic. He's still in a 5 against 1 battle for the nomination. Once the nomination has been sealed and he's no longer taking on the HRC establishment, her supporters, McCain, and his supporters, plus the GOP things will fall into place. Sen. Obama is fending farely well considering his unequaled circumstances.

BGIV in NC   April 30th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

That would be "are up". Angry blogging lends itself to bad grammar.

Dee   April 30th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Well as Hillary is winning..Polls matters

When Obama was winning..poll did not matter

Lillian Mercer   April 30th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Well what did ya expect?? He's had a very grueling month and is trying his best to fan off attacks from all angles. Hillary, McCain and Rev. Wright are doing a mighty job on him lately. He still has my vote and I pray he'll rebound from this. Come on NC and Indiana!!

Frank, San Diego   April 30th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

The match-ups with McCain are interesting. Against him, independents don't support Clinton more than Obama (only one point). They are just less undecided, with five more points going to McCain.

This five point difference is just about what the research shows we should expect in terms of a "Bradley effect" if Obama and McCain match up in November. About five percent of respondents can be expected to indicate an intention to vote for Obama, but will actually go the other direction.

MD in OK   April 30th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

You call 1% losing ground? I don't pay attention to the Fox news Poll because I'm sure it's biased. They are probably polling their own staff.

Alex in TX   April 30th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Now the Obama has divorced himself from Rev Wright, the momentum will turn back in his favor. This poll of polls will turn back in his favor in a few days.

By the way, who are these 10% of voters that sway back and forth that are so easily manipulated by the media? Has either candidate really changed in the last few months? Dems need to stay the course and not let the media influence their opinions. Its in the media's interest to keep this fire going (good ratings). Let's wrap this thing up and move on to the GE.

Kelly From Oklahoma   April 30th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

It would appear that the american people are starting to see that Obama is really out of touch with democrates in general.

Gas tax, even Hillary and McCain both are for suspending the tax for the summer driving season. Obama is not. "It's a gimmic." I say hey, if it puts a few more dollars in my pocket while things are tough, then so be it.

Time and time again we see that Obama really has no plan for anything.

The Dude   April 30th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

As soon as I saw "Fox News" I tuned out.

Mike   April 30th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

NObama your staged Wright fiasco didn't work, your phony apology where you tried to appear emotional didn't sale.

NObama you are a wolf in sheeps clothing and the people are finally on to you.

Wright and NObama conspired to create this diversion.

NObama was losing momentum and he needed to appear somber.

BOO HOO!!!

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!

Waiting for the next shoe to drop   April 30th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

This man is so fatally flawed. This is just the tip of the proverbial iceberg. He doesn't have the judgment necessary to figure out his preacher is a hate pedder, primarily to adorn his own ego and for financial gain. He doesn't have the judgment to necessary to live up to his own "post partisan" campaign sloganeering. He doesn't have the judgment to tell the truth about his relationship with this preacher. Yet, he wants the American people to believe that he has all the judgment necessary to size up world leaders, make decisions in crisis and handle all that is unexpected. Consider how weak and insincere he looked yesterday in that so called press conference. It was sad. He mumbled, stumbled, bumbled and was humbled. Get real. He's toast, I don't care how many Dem nominations he receives, he'll lose and take a lot of other candidates with him.

lynette   April 30th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Fox? You must be kidding me? Is Fox a news station??? I have never seen such backwards, bigoted news stories in my entire life. When I watch that station I think it MUST be 1968 instead of 2008. I am so tired of these polls, the media are the ones picking the president by running our candidates into the ground. I think we should just stop watching and reading and make up our own minds.

Shirley-Ohio   April 30th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

PICK THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE FIRST AND THE DO YOUR POLL. HILLARY IS SUCH A LIAR AND A BSer.

kiki   April 30th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

The American people is waking up.

Ali   April 30th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Polls by Fox news...how accurate!!

Pat   April 30th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Hillary should be way ahead this week after all the noise about crazy pastors.

She's not though, and superdelegates are slowly going against her.

BGIV in NC   April 30th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Happy Rev. Wright? You got your attention and now your 15 minutes is up. With "friends" like you, I'd rather have enemies.

RB   April 30th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

That will change if you guys start reporting on the Peter Paul case and video evidence of HRC commiting felonies. Why aren't you doing your job of reporting the news. Don't you think people need to know that a potential candidate for the presidency is most likely going to be charged with a felony??

joyce   April 30th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

obama will get the votes back.
the polls says very little any way pending what area

american   April 30th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

it has to be the sniper fire

Jim   April 30th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You've got"em now and we're all behind you.

Blake   April 30th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

What is the latest delegate count of delegates?

This will be my last post on CNN. I am done. CNN you just lost another customer.

sara michelle b.   April 30th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

The superdelegates must do their job and select the nominee who can win. This has been a long, hard fought primary. though Mr. Obama took an early lead, he is running out of gas. Senator Clinton can win. She also will make a great President.

Daniel, NY, NY   April 30th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

GO HILLARY!!
HILLARY 08

Paul   April 30th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Obama is no longer electable and the superdelegates must be responsible by backing Senator Clinton.

She has the popular vote, since Michigan and Florida are also part of the Union. They cannot be ignored by the DNC

Hillary 08- Yes she will!!!

D-mo-Crat   April 30th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Thanks Hillary. If Democrats lose in November, it will be because you split the party and drove people to the Republican's. I hope they will accept you after this is over, because I don't think many Dems will.

Joseph   April 30th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Last time that I checked the election will be decided by the delegate count and not by a poll of polls.

Clinton can't win on delegates.

scdem   April 30th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

So now CNN is using Faux news' polling? ROFL I now KNOW you are back to the Clinton News Network.

Karen in Cape Cod   April 30th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

I think this indicates that some people are FINALLY questioning Obama's judgement and backgroundand qualifications.

Paul   April 30th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Obama is no loner electable and the superdelegates must be responsible by backing Senator Clinton.

She has the popular vote, since Michigan and Florida are also part os the Union. They cannot be ignored by the DNC

Hillary 08- Yes she will!!!

chris   April 30th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

If Barak looses another 5 points over the next week I think he'll consider disowning Michelle.

Obatala for obama   April 30th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

CNN please report facts.. we know you want clinton...............
Democratic Presidential Nomination
Poll Date Sample Obama Clinton Spread
RCP Average 04/23 – 04/29 - 45.6 43.6 Obama +2.0
FOX News 04/28 – 04/29 400 LV 41 44 Clinton +3.0
Gallup Tracking 04/27 – 04/29 1244 V 46 47 Clinton +1.0
Rasmussen Tracking 04/26 – 04/29 900 LV 47 43 Obama +4.0
AP-Ipsos 04/23 – 04/27 457 A 46 43 Obama +3.0
Newsweek 04/24 – 04/25 592 RV 48 41 Obama +7.0

BJ   April 30th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

This is the clincher for Obama. His voter base is the independents, which, more than likely would've chosen to vote for McCain in November anyway.

This send a message that there is no way he can be the nominee IF the Democrats want to win the White House back.

Angus McDugan   April 30th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Obama needs to get in the dirt with Hillary and show that he can not only take a punch but that he can deliver a knock-out. Get in there and fight, and stop taking her stuff.

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