May 1, 2008
Posted: 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


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.

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.

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

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.

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

Daniel, NY, NY   April 30th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

GO HILLARY!!
HILLARY 08

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.

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.

Jim   April 30th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You've got"em now and we're all behind you.

american   April 30th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

it has to be the sniper fire

joyce   April 30th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

obama will get the votes back.
the polls says very little any way pending what area

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??

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.

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.

Ali   April 30th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Polls by Fox news…how accurate!!

kiki   April 30th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

The American people is waking up.

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.

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.

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.

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!!!!!!!!!

The Dude   April 30th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

As soon as I saw "Fox News" I tuned out.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!

Dee   April 30th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Well as Hillary is winning..Polls matters

When Obama was winning..poll did not matter

BGIV in NC   April 30th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

That would be "are up". Angry blogging lends itself to bad grammar.

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.

vic nashville,Tn   April 30th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

News for super delegates
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.

Susan MO   April 30th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Obama lacks experience.

We need someone experienced, for the people, and a fighter.

Hillary 08 :)

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

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…

Tony   April 30th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

So, more Republicans are now trying to make Clinton look stronger? This isn't news.

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.

Sam   April 30th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Finally, people are seeing OBAMA for who he is, not truthful and weak. Go HILLARY.

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…….

Mary   April 30th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Obama will be our next President.

Clinton is untrustworthy and unelectable.

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

E. loz Miami   April 30th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Oh Oh…What to do, what to do????

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.

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!

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.

Chrissy, TX   April 30th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Obama's views and lies are a coming home to roost!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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.

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.

Gary Graves   April 30th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

The superdelegates know who is going to win, and they're choosing Obama 2-1.

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.

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

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

Rita   April 30th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

It's about time America wakes up!

fred   April 30th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Go HILLARY!!!

YES YOU WILL!!!

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

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.

Carlos de Paula   April 30th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I suppose Mr. Obama's former pastor, mr. Selfwrighteous, has turned into a foe.

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.

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.

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

Chic   April 30th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

A lead is a lead is a lead.

Go Obama 08

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.

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.

Steve   April 30th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

It's a good thing national polls are generally worthless.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Alex in TX   April 30th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Calling all fellow hillbillies, uneducated, women and elderlly….unite behind our girl Hillary!!!!!

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.

fred   April 30th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Alex in TX….don't think so…"we the people aren't that stupid!!!

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!

Twende   April 30th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Obama will drop the race next week..Inside Obama's campain team.

fred   April 30th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

STICK A FORK IN OBAMA…….HE IS DONE!!!!

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

UR   April 30th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Fox News! That says it all. Why would one believe anything they say or do.

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!

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

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.

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

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

geez cnn   April 30th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

you got your information from FOX NEWS WOW WOW WOW THE ANTI OBAMA NETWORK

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?

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?

Sorry..... TRY AGAIN!!!   April 30th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Hillary is all about POLLS!

hahahahahaha. Maybe she should ask Bill for a cigar.

AS   April 30th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Go Hillary!!!

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.

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′

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.

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 !!

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)

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.

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!

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!

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???

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

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!!

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

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.

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.

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.

James   April 30th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

The race would soon be over. Obama would move up again.

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!!!

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.

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.

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

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!

MD   April 30th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

STOP POLLING.

Polls do not mean a thing. All they do is sell adverising for CNN.

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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.

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.

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.

Pam   April 30th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

CNN is to Hillary Clinton as Fox News is to the Bush administration.

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.

mrtulip   April 30th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Rita when do you wake up! Keep dreaming!

Ana in L.A.   April 30th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Obamabots only criticize the polls when the polls don't favor them…

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

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.

L MIAMI FLORIDA   April 30th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

NO BROKE BACK MOUNTAIN = BACRACK ==IN OUR WHITE HOUSE !

NO HILLARY NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO VOTES !

Jay   April 30th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

tick tock tick tock……..Time for Obama to step aside…we are over your lies!

Marty   April 30th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

It is simple. Hillary is the better choice for president.

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.

Charles Savard   April 30th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

What a gross bigoted demagogic trash this site is…

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!!!!!!!!!!!

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

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?

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.

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!

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

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.

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?

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!

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.

R.T.   April 30th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

He's dropping quicker than Enron stock.

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?.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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?

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.

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?

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.

Californian   April 30th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

THE OBAMA CULT IS COMING TO AN END!

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!

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??

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Jessie   April 30th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

We need a fighter in the white house, not a smooth talker!

** HILLARY '08 **

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.

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!

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 !!

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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!!!!!!!!!!

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.

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.

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

BOB   April 30th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

OBAMA DO THE PARTY A FAVOR

DROP OUT OBAMA

SO WE CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

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.