May 2, 2008
Posted: 03:20 PM ET

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Blitzer: We may be looking at a convention fight.
Blitzer: We may be looking at a convention fight.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — It’s now time for the remaining voters to speak out. The first of those will have their chance in Indiana and North Carolina on Tuesday. The following Tuesday, May 13, they will make themselves heard in West Virginia. And a week later, on May 20, they will add their voices in Kentucky and Oregon. This could easily continue until the final contests in Montana and South Dakota on June 3. Only then will all the primaries and caucuses have taken place.

Since neither Hillary Clinton nor Barack Obama is even by then expected to have accumulated enough pledged delegates to guarantee his or her nomination, it will almost certainly be up to the superdelegates to weigh in.

Howard Dean, the chairman of the Democratic Party, wants the remaining undecided super delegates to make up their minds as quickly as possible but certainly in June after the final two contests. Many other top Democratic leaders are recommending the same thing. They fear that uncertainty going into the Democratic convention at the end of August will merely help John McCain consolidate his Republican base and win over independents and moderate Democrats.

Hillary Clinton’s supporters, including North Carolina’s Governor Mike Easley, say this process actually could go on until the convention, and they insist that is not necessarily such a bad thing.

They also note that the fate of those Michigan and Florida delegates remains up in the air – something that could eventually hurt any Democratic nominee in November if the Democratic voters in those two states feel disenfranchised.

All of this is fascinating material for you political news junkies to ponder. I think about the various scenarios all the time. But the immediate issue on the agenda right now is North Carolina and Indiana. Let’s take it one step at a time and see what happens next Tuesday. We will then be in a better position to assess the days and weeks that follow.

Maybe.

Filed under: Wolf Blitzer


Obama in 08, 12   May 2nd, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Why should it?

Hillary's fuzzy math isn't going to hold much more.

Milwaukee for Obama   May 2nd, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Wolf, by then, all the superdelegates would have chosen a candidate and you need to stop being pessimistic and think positive. Why are you not talking about the issue of Paul vs Clinton?

James   May 2nd, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Nope…The race would end after Indiana and North Carolina primaries.

Veterans For Obama   May 2nd, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Hillary must concede quickly after the primaries. She can't possibly win.

P.S. I don't care what pollsters ask, the General Election is 6 months away! Think back 6 months ago….how much has changed!

Robert   May 2nd, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Strangest nomination ever. Obama is going to get the nod on the strength of the early causcus events and a fatally flawwed Democratic system that rewards losers for not losing too badly.

And when the Superdlegates finally give this to Obama since he has the most pleged delegates, at that time they will actually be going against the will of the people because Clinton is flying by him in national poll numbers. Ironic. Sad really.

White N-ers for Obama   May 2nd, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Lets GO Obama!!

Democrat, NC   May 2nd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

C'mon Wolf! This race is already over, we are just playing the extension minutes.

Obama '08

Alston   May 2nd, 2008 4:09 pm ET

"Blitzer: It looks like this race might go all the way"

Sensational drivel from a reputed reporter.

Its the media that is driving this contest for ratings and raking in the dough …

Rose   May 2nd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

It should go all the way. I think there are Party elders who are rethinking their allegiance and Hillary has a strong case to make. She has exhibited strength which frankly I find to be the kind of attribute I want in a President. I don't want a weak person who complains a debate was not to his liking. Obama;s negatives are rising and Hillary appears stronger against McCain.

DD, New York   May 2nd, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Hey!!!! Tomorrow, May 3, 2008 Guam votes!

AKRON, OHIO OBOMA SUPPORTER   May 2nd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

PLEASE DON'T ROB OBOMA IS THE NOMINEE

Pam   May 2nd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Come on Wolf, just admit you're a Hillary supporter. Plus it's in the best interest of the media for this to drag on.

lady Sam   May 2nd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Wolf , you are a big fan of Hillary !! and you are trying to push for her as hard as possible. You never report any thing on Obama neither does your colleague John King with his Map, he is alway reporting on what Hillary needs to do to win the states in his map. Anderson Cooper used to be neutral but not any more. CNN needs to stop being biased and cover each candidate fairly. Your friend Lou Dobbs is the biggest racist I have ever known. Any way I hope Obama wins he is underdog, Clinton brand name has been there for over 16yrs.

John Smith   May 2nd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Thers is a difference betwewen being "strong" as a leader versus being "ready" to be a leader. Hillary is strong only because she nags, and nags and believes that this nomination is hers even when she has done a bad job of securing it.

Hillary is not "ready" as a leader because it is hard to "trust" her. People need to TRUST their leader even when that leader is weak!!!
Hillary lacks this basic personality quality that is needed to bring people together!!!

ok   May 2nd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Wolf, that is you wish, but it may not happen. I know you are Hillary's surrogate is disguise. Barack is winning no matter the Media conspiracy

Tammy - KCMO   May 2nd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

only because people are allowing the MEDIA to make up their minds for them with all the circus tricks they keep pulling.
I've never been so disgusted in the so-called "news reporting" of the election process as I am this year.

Sesay, former Clinton backer   May 2nd, 2008 4:11 pm ET

No Wolf I disagree this race is over. It is just a media fantasy.

california love   May 2nd, 2008 4:12 pm ET

I always say: When hope is all you have, all is hopeless. I prefer solid planning and real solutions, not pie-in-the-sky "hope" for change with no plan or even a hint of one.

I always hope for change, I go out of my way to always get all the change I can, then I throw it in a jar all year long and use it for Christmas gifts.

Only people who belive in RAIMBOWS, HEARTS AND UNICORNS VOTE FOR OBAMA….

Mike   May 2nd, 2008 4:12 pm ET

If the democratic primaries where run like the general election, Hillary would have won even without Michigan and Florida. Count up the delegates of states each candidate has won like the general election does where all the delegates in that state goes to the winner. Then you see who will win the general election.

Only Hillary can win against McCain.

Ernest   May 2nd, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Wolf:

Why not get out of these campaign issue for awhile and talk about Pat Buchanan's comment about blacks.

Susan MO   May 2nd, 2008 4:12 pm ET

We hope Clinton wins.

Clinton 08 :)

Lana   May 2nd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Wolf, you HOPE this goes to the convention and there's a floor fight. It would boost the ratings and the corporate media's bottom line afterall.

Yeah. Let's do what's right for our lining our pockets but not what's best for this country. Let's have a nasty specticale like 1968 and let McCain walk right through the front door of the White House unnoticed and untouched.

Brilliant.

Citizens, it's time to take this country back. Those of you who are still in primary states, vote your conscience. The rest of us, contact the DNC and the undecided supers and let them know that THIS cannot go the convention and destroy this party.

Yes we can!   May 2nd, 2008 4:13 pm ET

It can go all the way to June 3rd, but Obama will still have more states, more popular vote and more pledge delegates….then what?

Levae   May 2nd, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Blitzer go to hell you back door politican. Go join the Hannity & Colmes show.

David Lloyd   May 2nd, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Oabama picks Rev. wright for vice president

Richard Fitzwell   May 2nd, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Clinton Network News at it again! Are you guys actually trying to stop the 'Obama floodgates' from bursting open? Wolf…there is hardly a viable scenario left that would allow HRC to snatch this nomination. Somebody buy the man a calculator…

Lee WV   May 2nd, 2008 4:14 pm ET

I'm sure the media hopes it will go on,and McCains campain hopes it will go on.Media jobs will probably be lost when it is over.

Rick   May 2nd, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Obama's arrogance continues to grow. He agreed to public funding and now wants to back out. He will now make up excuses as to why it should be his way. If this was Clinton, you guys would be all over her for going back on her word, but for Obama its okay.
I also find Obama's comments about the people in rural PA insulting and condesending. Yes, you lose a job and you have to struggle to feed you family, you are frustrated. However to say those people cling to guns and religion…sounds like he is talking down to people who he see's as differant and basically accuses them of blaming their problems on everyone else. That is arrogant..I am sure he will give a speech and we will all be happy again, but the people of PA should be offended

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   May 2nd, 2008 4:15 pm ET

The only way for Clinton to really show the remaining super delegates and contest yet to be run is for Clinton to win big (15-30) in the two states that come up on Tuesday. If she fails to do that and continues either match or only slightly lead Obama in the remaining contests, then she has lost.

I would ask the party to unite behind the nominee no matter who it is.

S. Doyle   May 2nd, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Of course, the media is fueling the notion that the "Clinton Underdogs" can prevail in this race.

How can a 2-term presidential couple who has controlled the Democratic party for nearly two decades possibly be labeled the "underdog"?

The voters decided against the Clintons in the first wave of this primary. Then the media sliced and diced by gender and age and race and put people into boxes. And shed doubt over any possibility of change in Washington.

Politics as usual keeps gossip going and ratings up. As journalists, are you doing this country a favor by encouraging the gridlock?

Mike G   May 2nd, 2008 4:16 pm ET

With over 60% of people saying this is bad for the party- I hope Tuesday ends it….although with the Hillary ego- one never knows.

Willy   May 2nd, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Wolf who?

BC_Canuck   May 2nd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

If it goes all the way, then you might as well kiss any chance the US has, of redeeming its image in the world goodbye. The democrats will have destroyed their party and Hillary or McCain will destroy what little goodwill the rest of the world has left for the USA.

Concerned Canadian.

Neutral   May 2nd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Wolf, this race is good for the American people, first time in the history of our country, states like Indiana, NC, Guam, Puerto Rico, Kentucky, WV and Oregon matter in primary election. This is in the favor of the American people but bad for candidates like Obama who has a lot of baggage from Rezko, Ayers, Auchi, Hamas, Wright, Code Pink and other shady characters on his side including one muslim organization raising funds for Hamas in our country shutdown by the FBI and now raising campaign funds for Obama.

AZM   May 2nd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Look at that… nobody has the delegates yet people keep telling Hillary to drop out and save the party… lol

Maybe Obama should drop out and save the party… you know… the same party that has a primary set up like this mess… getting tired of it with no end in sight.

Jim   May 2nd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I find it fascinating how much bias CNN actually has. This article is an underhanded, slippery way to instigate that this race should go all the way to the convention. I dont know if CNN is supporting Clinton's bid for the presidency or McCains bid for the White House because if they are support her, CNN wanting a showdown at the convention will only tear the already shaky Democratic party apart. With that said lets see if she can turn her abismal approval and trustworthy ratings around to contend with McCain with only roughly 3 months til D-Day at the polls. If she cant win it come November; then 4 more years of Bush and 100 years in Iraq is going to be America's future.

Glenn in CA   May 2nd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I can't wait for the wheels to fall off of the Democratic party's bandwagon after it rolls into Denver this August.

clinton support   May 2nd, 2008 4:17 pm ET

I'm glad it's going all the way to at least June. Calls for anyone to drop out are foolish. Why should anyone drop out now when all contests aren't over? I say take it all the way to the convention and let the delegates decide who to give the nomination to. Also, Michigan and Florida need to be solved somehow. Obviously I think Florida should go to Clinton (she did win) but Michigan should be split evenly since Obama wasn't on the ballot.

Art Salazar, San Antonio, Texas   May 2nd, 2008 4:18 pm ET

I would rather see Hillary Clinton fight all the way even if she eventually losses than see her quit anytime between now and the last primary and wonder "what if". Many times in my life I hung by a thread and now I am glad I did.

jj   May 2nd, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Well I'll be darned, we always thought that was what the convention was for, so all the delgates could vote then. Does that mean, the party can save all that money they would have spent and can just cancel the big party. HMMMMMMMMMMMM

TF, CO   May 2nd, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Wow Blitzer, not only has your canidate said this time and time again you just had to remind us again. You so deserve to be part the best political team on TV. Can we get some real news now.

Bridgette   May 2nd, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Wolf are you aware that Obama only need like 200 something more delegates. I know the media wants this to go all the way, but, it is technically over. So stop this maddness technically the race is over.

Jake   May 2nd, 2008 4:18 pm ET

How could waiting until the convention be a good thing. It will give Hillary and her campaign more time to dig up dirt on Obama or they could hope he just gets tired and drops out. Or wait maybe they can say that his third grade teacher thinks Hitler was an ok guy and that means Obama should not be president. The people have made it clear that Obama is who they want running for president and waiting until the convention can in no way be a good thing for the democratic party.

E. loz Miami   May 2nd, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Wolf,. you are the best. You are fair & balance.

Neutral   May 2nd, 2008 4:19 pm ET

As the old saying goes Wolf, " You are known by the company you keep," Obama has heaps of SHADY characters on his side.

MB   May 2nd, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Is that not want you want Wolf?

Trisha, Monsey NY   May 2nd, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Please CNN, dont be afraid of the Clintons, the news have dogged Obama for a whole week, it is not fair to our country that THE TRUTH is NOT being reported about the Clinton Crime family, who is DECIEVING this whole country once again! I feel so sorry for this nation who choses the dishonest lying candidate over the truthful loyal candidate, and frankly the NEWS Media helps a great deal to promote this!
Wake up people McCain And Hillary is THE SAME!!! NO CHANGE FOR THE BETTER! WAKE UP!!!

norm   May 2nd, 2008 4:19 pm ET

The Billary Hillbillies are doing their best to bring down Obama. What a shame for this great nation but don't worry, for the youth shall set you free America!!!

Obama 08

Rich   May 2nd, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Wolf,

I agree with your analysis, but one thing that you really need to focus on is the statement by Howard Dean that the DNC will not allow Florida/Michigan delegates, if seated, to determine the outcome. If the DNC works from that premise and want to ensure a fair outcome, then they MUST

MD in OK   May 2nd, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Rather than letting the media make up the voter's mind, let the voters do it. CNN has been doing its best to help the voters by showing these questionable polls. It's unbelievable how you (CNN0 have been promoting Hillary all week. For some reason she believes Americans think we have seen all of her baggage. She has so much baggage that hasn't been reported the republicans are just waiting to crush her in the general.

Experience for Texans   May 2nd, 2008 4:20 pm ET

It needs to. The longer we have to get to know Barak Hussein Obama the more we know that he is not ready to hold the highest office in the free World. Maybe in 8 more years but not now!

We certainly don't need all the racial issues regurgitated, adding to an already difficult post Bush period.

Clinton 08!

Keith R.   May 2nd, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Why can't Michigan and Florida be allowed a revote? There really are only two contending candidates anyway. Just set a date and do it.

After further review,Texas   May 2nd, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Well Wolf, guess your job is secure till then at least.

honkey white guy from cali   May 2nd, 2008 4:21 pm ET

I don't think so the superdelegates have already made up there minds and at least one a week defects from the Clinton camp so I think that tells the story!

Ziv   May 2nd, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Of course, Wolf! We all know you are a Hillary supporter. You can't fool all of us.

Liz   May 2nd, 2008 4:22 pm ET

There is no harm in waiting until the convention if there is no clear winner after the last primary in June. Why is everyone in such a rush to get it over and done with. Let democracy takes it course. McCain is going nowhere and his campaigning is not even affecting the two candidates. America tells other countries to have fair democratic elections yet in their own elections they are trying to force candidates to give up now (and I mean its only Clinton is being forced). Clinton should and will not give up until the last vote is counted.

ART in TX   May 2nd, 2008 4:22 pm ET

If we take it to the convention, we lose the white house. period. Maybe clinton supporters can dig it, but it's not what is best for the party.

thecandypoem   May 2nd, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I think Obama has lost his oomph!

laurie, michigan   May 2nd, 2008 4:23 pm ET

In your dreams Wolf…….or rather the MSM. It would be great for the MSM to be able to cover the so expected "riots" expected if Obama doesn't get the nomination. Just think of the ratings! Get off the Clinton bandwagon….pack up your instruments and go home.

Tommy   May 2nd, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Wolf,

Stop being such a lap dog for the Hillary Clinton campaign. It is really transparent. Why don't you try to find some controversy to dig up on her. If you aren't aware of any, I would be happy to put you on the right trail.

Gg   May 2nd, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Wolf can you say that you treated Barack Obama fair and square the way you treated Hillary? Think about the judgement day, while you come up with your answer

Griff   May 2nd, 2008 4:25 pm ET

If Obama wan't to be a President. He's in the wrong Country…4 year's from now, if he's still around. He would Fail Again…Whoever is the Final Choice for the Republican's, will win easy in November..
Maybe even, 'Colonel John' McCain , will win at Churchil Downs.Tomorrow..

Paul vs Clinton   May 2nd, 2008 4:25 pm ET

COVER THAT

Mike   May 2nd, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I hear Hillary is running some nice ads that should scare up a win in Indian. They have also blocked a lot of the student voters by requiring them to bring photo IDs and a piece of mail with their name and address on it. Hillary has also successfully labled Obama as a Muslim in another state. Meanwhile the media just lets Hillary go. The people really believe Hillary has fewer scandals then Obama right now. Does the media only report what the campaigns spoon feed them? If that's the case, no wonder. Obama's call to end negative campaigning has all back fired because the media doesn't want to do their job.

Guy   May 2nd, 2008 4:25 pm ET

WOLF,

What would you expect them to say.

melanie   May 2nd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

If this democratic nomination goes all the way to the convention, I will be more than disappointed with my party. I am an Obama supporter who was extremely excited about this campaign when my state California voted. I can tell you without a doubt that I feel disenfranchised! We so easily throw that word around in discussions centering around Florida and Michigan. However, my vote doesn't seem to count - it's all up to the superdelegates.

Also, the campaign has turned extremely bitter, that there is no healing that I can see happening that would make me vote for Hillary or Bill ever again. Whether this nomination ends in June or at the convention, Hillary Clinton will not receive my vote - not now or in the future. Unfortunately, I would rather sit home and NOT VOTE than vote for someone who has destroyed my democratic morale.

Please end this for all of us.

Rose - Baltimore, MD   May 2nd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

No it's only Blizer and Hillary who are going all the way back to NY.

Tom Bruce   May 2nd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

What about Michigan and Florida? When do they get to vote? Or have you, as well as the Democratic Party, forgotten about these lost souls. If qualified voters are not allowed to state their choice, then the election is a fraud.

andy   May 2nd, 2008 4:26 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter and like many others i know and have talked to about the race have come to the agreement that if Obama is still ahead in all three categories delegates, popular votes and states won and the superdelegates overturn the decision of the voters than many people trying to get interested in politics will never again take part in elections and that would be a crying shame.

It will be over soon   May 2nd, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Hillary offended the Iranians with her obliteration comment, they filed a formal complaint with the United Nations. They are very angry with her. They are not the people we want to provoke. Do you really think the superdelegates are going to risk backing that lunatic. She already showed poor judgement with the Iraq war, now she is trying to start another????

Marc PDX   May 2nd, 2008 4:28 pm ET

The democratic primary has gone on forever. Aside from the points that have already been made by many other people, many other times, maybe it's time to also start looking at shortening the campaign cycle so that during years like this one we aren't so fatigued with the whole thing so far before the general election even arrives. A month between some state primaries, for example, is way too long. How can we tighten the primary season down to three months total before the respective conventions? That seems like ample time for primaries.

Rich   May 2nd, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Let's just end this nonsense already and elect Hillary as the electable candidate for the Democratic Party going into the Presidential Election in November. Eventually, the party will have to consider Obama as her running mate if the Democratic Party stand a chance against the Republicans, despite of what Pelosi thinks. I m an Independant and these are my views.

Lisa   May 2nd, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Hillary will get the Nomination

pm   May 2nd, 2008 4:29 pm ET

wolf, when are you endorsing HILLARY? You are the most partisan senior journalist in this campaign.

Jeremy   May 2nd, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Let the process play out. I'm just as tired of this primary race as anyone else, but we aren't choosing the next president of a fan club here! We've chosen the wrong guy the past 2 elections, so I am willing to sit back and wait a little longer to see who comes out on top.

Mark   May 2nd, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Hillary just needs to get out of this race already. It's clear that she can't win. We need to unite the party!

Chris from NY   May 2nd, 2008 4:30 pm ET

America is about to experience a very explosive democratic process. And I am sure we will be able to contain the outcome and backlash.

An American   May 2nd, 2008 4:30 pm ET

If the race goes all the way… hello victory for John McCain!

Joe   May 2nd, 2008 4:30 pm ET

This race needs to go all the way. Michigan and Florida voters must not be disenfranchised or the democratic party could see voters shift parties, especially considering what happened in the election of 2000. This is race is too close to have Howard Dean try to close it prematurely. Even if this race goes into the convention , the strongest candidate to beat John McCain must be chosen, not merely a candidate leading in the delegate count.

Kelly, GA   May 2nd, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Wolf,

We know you are a staunch Clinton supporter. Your comments are ar nothing but desperate attempts to justify her stay in the race while everybody knows that it is over. There is no way she can the nomination even if she wins all the remaining contests unless it is 70 to 60 blow out in all of them. Your nonsense about the supers diciding it doesn't hold any water. The supers are not as stupid as you are to turn the voters decision around. So, swallow it Wolf!

unelectable   May 2nd, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Clinton will win Indiana (what happened to Obama saying he MUST win in Indiana) and Obama in North Carolina.

Its not about that.

It will be about the pundits and those who control the media SPINNING the results and tap dancing like a broadway show.

p.s.

Didnt Obama state for the record Indiana was the TIE BREAKER?

Pat   May 2nd, 2008 4:31 pm ET

It's just as the polls say, Obama can not win in November. Hillary Clinton can beat John McCain. Barack Obama can not. End of story, the super delegates will need to endorse the person who can beat John McCain and right now that is Hillary Clinton. Does not make any difference what Jack Cafferty says, he is so pro Obama that he is beginning to look stupid. CNN should shorten his rope, he's about to hang himself with the viewing public.

manny t   May 2nd, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Wolf stop stalling, I know that you are for Hillary. I'm sure you won't mind loosing your job cause thats what Hillary will bring to you. Obama is for change and in this time of need Obama is what we need. I am a small bussiness owner, and I see the hardships Obama 08.

fred   May 2nd, 2008 4:32 pm ET

I hope it does go all the way to the convention!!! Dean and the DNC want Hillary to get out. The reason being is…..then the DNC doesn't have to make a decision on FL and MI. If she doesn't get out they are going to have to count them, or cause many, many people to be very upset with the Democratic Party.

If they count them….Hillary wins!!!

Go Hillary!!

dennis   May 2nd, 2008 4:32 pm ET

you forget porta rico which is WINNER TAKE ALL (55 delegates for hilliary) try to keep your mind in the game!

Hillary Will Win   May 2nd, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Thank you Wolf for believing in the process and not pushing like some Superdelegates (Joe Andrew) to call the race now.

Ed   May 2nd, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Wolf you should be more subtle about your surpport for our Hillary. You might turn some people off.

joseph cretella   May 2nd, 2008 4:33 pm ET

great article and i agree with you. let everybody vote . one step at a time and some how lets get a vote in michigan and florida.

Dedrick from Atlanta (in Portland)   May 2nd, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Wolf, you are ridiculous. Could you be any further in the Clinton corner? What happened to fair and balanced reporting?

This race is NOT close. She cannot catch Obama no matter how you do the math unless she wins ALL remaining by a 85% or higher margin. Get a grip on reality.

John Smith   May 2nd, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Hillary is NOT tearing apart the democratic party. Hillary is doing just what any Clinton does— take advantage of any situation given to them (e.g., Monica L., Sniper-fire; NAFTA, Michigan and FL votes etc.).

The real people splitting this party are the "bilnd" and uneducated supporters of Hillary. How can Hillary, with more negatives than any politican (except Gov. Bush), ever run a successful general election in this nation? The Republicans and Independents are praying for that day to come!!! We will have to thank, not Hillary (because she will be off somewhere with her $109 million), but her "bird-brain" supporters.

tidho   May 2nd, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Wolf we get it your a Clinton supporter.
Enough already.

joyce   May 2nd, 2008 4:34 pm ET

As the chair of the DNC, shouldn't Howard Dean resolve the count for Florida and Michigan first before pushing for commitments from the superdelegates? Doesn't it make more sense to do it in that sequence rather than the reverse?

Democrat President 09

Tony B B.C.Mich   May 2nd, 2008 4:35 pm ET

AS LONG AS THEY DON'T LET DIEBOLD BE A PART OF THE VOTING?

Bill   May 2nd, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Till every vote, every state (including MI, Fl) have spoken it isn't over unless you want a broken party.

Cali   May 2nd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

That's why their need to count Florida and Michigan. So is not fair for Hillary at all if super delegates give to Obama because if count Florida and Michigan Hillary winning. I think Democratic party should talk to Obama let him drop out and be Hillary VP because he still young and still
have chance run for another term if they doing good. My question to DNC can Hillary run for other party if super delegates give to Obama? because
she might run stronger than Obama in general election.

Uche   May 2nd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Wolf, is it possible to avoid being biased in your programme, the situation room? Obviously you are for Clinton which is fine. But keep it balanced. You are loosing your viewers and a growing number of people feel you are incapable of objective reporting as it is.

lyn-nj   May 2nd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Wolf,

Let the voters say who they want elected. CNN please do not worry about it going to the convention. The BEST person will win versus the media trying to FORCE it for OBAMA. MSNBC and CNN are SO SO BIASED!!

See if your moderators print this on the bloggs

tyler   May 2nd, 2008 4:36 pm ET

please BLitzer, report facts, you are not GOD to predict …….instead reoprt on the Paul vs. Clinton and also the clip going around on the internet…………..here goes your queen again degradating people, via her super advisors, and cnn does not get to have the Royal Media News crown…………at the king & Queen and their throne
sorry cnn, they can not stop the people and worse, their colors are coming out…………….

Stephanie Yoshimoto   May 2nd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

I agree that the race will go all the way. Superdelegates should choose the Democratic candidate that thas the best chance to win against John McCain, which seems to have shifted with the Wright controversy.

Lisa   May 2nd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

1. Obama refused to count Florida and Michigan votes.
2. Refused to debate Hillary
3. Refused to get rid of that Pastor (By the way he said the Pastor was like his uncle)
4. Refuse any interviews until the Primaries are over.
5. Refused to give gas relief to the poor.

This guy is not in touch with the American People. He trying to keep a low profile so everyone won't find out who the real Barack Obama is. As an African American women I know exactly who Barack is, A Fraud.

JAG   May 2nd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

CNN : LET'S SEE HOW MUCH AIR TIME YOU WILL GIVE HILLARY THIS WEEKEND AS OPPOSED TO OBAMA.. JUST KNOW THAT YOU MAY LOSE SOME OF US VIEWERS WAY BEFORE 2008 IF YOU KEEP UP WITH YOUR BIAS.

J.D.   May 2nd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

An Obama win in North Carolina ends it. The idea that he has to win both Indiana and North Carolina is simply ridiculous.

William   May 2nd, 2008 4:37 pm ET

If no candidate has enough pledged delegates after the primaries, then it is going to the convention. Pack your bags for Denver!!!

Ken   May 2nd, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Wolf, report the polls completely…

North Carolina Zogby 04/30 - 05/01 668 LV 50- 34
Obama +16.
North Carolina Rasmussen 05/01 - 05/01 831 LV 49- 40
Obama +9.0

What is the Peter Paul case in Ca? Be FAIR.

MM/FL   May 2nd, 2008 4:38 pm ET

The media played a great role in that. We could have been done a long time ago, but I think you are not making enough. You are always looking for garbage to put on the front line instead of getting real news.

Mark Anthony   May 2nd, 2008 4:38 pm ET

This could have easily been over, if CNN and every other media outlet would stick to the issues of each candidate instead we see "stupid" things about a flag pin.

Marilyn   May 2nd, 2008 4:38 pm ET

If the super delegates are going to choose the nominee, then what was the point in having us vote?? Just let them go into their "smoke-filled room" and make their choice. Then we can all express our disapproval by voting for the Republican in November, as the Florida and Michigan Democrats will do if their primary votes are not counted!

Dorothy Gale in NYC   May 2nd, 2008 4:39 pm ET

Wolff —
I would love to see a black president, but cannot escape the belief that Barack Obama was hand-picked by the left-wing elite of the Democratic Party, in a cynical attempt to peel the black vote away from Hillary Clinton. That was the sure way to beat her! I have had enough of their radical views, and now, their attempts at social engineering. They are so far to the left that they haven't elected a president in 30 years, now they have nearly destroyed the liberal-progressive coalition at the heart of the Democratic Party. Obama has no credibility.

Florida For Obama   May 2nd, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Take it one step at a time? L.O.L.
The media would not allow that and you know it Wolf. However, I am hoping they will just VOTE already and get this thing over with.

Rick G.   May 2nd, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Mr. Blitzer,

I enjoy your daily news and am a big fan of CNN's continuing coverage of this primary. However, your slant towards Hillary Clinton is becoming a bit too predictable and has gotten boring. This race is all but over and you'd be much better moving on to issues that affect all Americans. Barack Obama will be the nominee regardless of how you might want to portray this as a slugfest. He might not "KNOCK OUT" Clinton but who said he needed to? This is not boxing or UFC. Just remember that you live in the United States as well and every day you help keep Hillary's campaign on "life support" by manufacturing this "Comeback Kid' story is another day the American public loses. I'm still a supporter of your coverage but your news coverage is beginning to seem lazy.

Rick

KK   May 2nd, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Wolf wouldn't you just love to see a fight in Denver.
Where are the headlines for all Obama's Supers?
Obama just needs 150 Supers out of 259 Supers and he WINS!!!!

The Dem. Party wants him to win and he will

Martha   May 2nd, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Ithink that she is going to win because he as not grown up give him 12 year and he mit be ready he is still a baby

Jim Davis   May 2nd, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Yes if you and the rest of you friends at (C)linton (N)ews (N)etwork have your way. I have never seen such biased reporting going Hillerys way. By the way what is up with Cambell Brown, she could at least try to appear like a news person opposed to a Clinton supporter.

Patty Nottoli   May 2nd, 2008 4:42 pm ET

I missed RON PAUL!!

When will it repeat?

My 30 year old niece saw him or the first time and said, "That's who Patty likes!" and called me to say she loves Ron Paul, she totally loved what he said, and is going to vote for him, and that for the first time she feels she has someone to vote for.

When will the video be up, and when will the show repeat?

Thanks!

Ron Paul is the write-in candidate for millions and millions of uncounted voters. No reason at all why he can't win.

Toni - Atlanta   May 2nd, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Sounds like a plan.

Mary In Oklahoma   May 2nd, 2008 4:42 pm ET

The officials do not stop basketball game with one minute to go. The political game is certainly more important and should be decided by all the players at the convention. Why have a convention if everything has been decided??? Maybe to PARTY.

Benjamin from Wyoming   May 2nd, 2008 4:42 pm ET

I'm sure the Corporate news media will make sure that this contest goes on until the convention, carefully crafting what they will and will not allow to be newsworthy in order to sway public opinion one way or another. It's all about money. The corporate news media could care less about the real issues. They care far more about tabloid drama than they do about real authentic news.

THEA SCHLOSSER   May 2nd, 2008 4:44 pm ET

DEAR MR BLITZER.

I LIKE YOUR SHOW BUT NOT THE KAFFERTY FILE .

MR KAFFERTY IS NOT A FAIR REPORTER ,THEREFORE HE IS A ANKER AROUND THE GREAT SHOW YOU HAVE .

HE IS TO OUTSPOKEN OPINIATED AND GIVES FALSE STATEMENT OR REMARKS .

I HAVE NOT BEEN A REGULAR VEWER ANY MORE BECOUSE OF KAFFERTYS INFLAMATORY REMARKS .

IF HE LOVES OBAMA OR MC CAIN ,THEY ARE ALL WORKING HARD TO BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT ,BUT TO CONSTENTLY MAKE NEGATIVE REMARKS ON SENATOR CLINTON IS VERY UNFAIR AND MAKES YOUR SHOW NOT AS GOOD AS IT COULD BE.

Leo from NV   May 2nd, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Blitzer for bringing this up. One of the very few journalist who recognizes that the votes in FL and MI should be counted because we live in America. I was sort of depressed for awhile because Rev. Write has not come out to defend himself against Obama's back-stabbing tactics. But seeing you bringing this issue up makes me happy. Thank you. Thank you!

Randy - Denver   May 2nd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Wolf why don't you just come out and say that you are supporting Clinton and stop these stories trying to make it seem like she is really close, the numbers don't lie, us your own delegate counter and you will see the Clinton machince can only continue to destroy the party they cannot win. Every day the "fighter" reminds me more and more of Bush cannot see defeat, cannot acknowledge they are wrong until they destroy everything and everyone around them.

Nikki   May 2nd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

It might as well go all the way. There are only a few places that haven't voted yet.

McHillary   May 2nd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Sorry Wolf, it's over. You and Hellary just don't realize it yet.

JT   May 2nd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

I being an African American male have become sadden by the lack of intellectual thinking amoung "black" Americans as it pertains to nominating a candidate for the highest office in or country. Although I would consider myself to be an independent voter I do select Democratic candidates 90% of the time. I must say that I do believe that Barack Obama is a very well rounded individual and speaker but when it comes to nominating "our" president we shouldnt be so quick to follow someone just because they are part of our race. I cannot fully support a candidate just because he or she may be African American. Shouldnt we vote or nominate someone based on "experience". In a progressive country we as progressive thinkers shouldnt vote based on race, gender or even political party lines. The best woman or man should have the job pint blank. JT-Little Rock Ar

Thomas   May 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

I like Obama, he would make a fine president. But only Dirty politicians survive in elections. He is too Good for this race.

WB, PSL   May 2nd, 2008 4:49 pm ET

TAKING THIS PRIMARY TO THE NATIONAL CONVENTION WOULD BE CATASTROPHY FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. I'M A DEMOCRATE AND I'VE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS PROLONGING RACE!!!

Tre   May 2nd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Because that's what we here at CNN want….a horse race

"……..AND IT'S BIG BROWN BY ONE DELEGATE!!!"

Boomer   May 2nd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Make it stop! Make it atop! I'm getting a tummy ache!

justobserve   May 2nd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

This race going to the convention is not such a bad thing if you don't care about the party. Some superdelegates want this to go on so that McCain will win in November but then Obama should run as Independent. he has his own force to go alone. Why bother to stick to the party where the division is so great that the deciding superdelegates rather see the candidate who got the lead to still fight the one who can't catch up to the very end? People should start to question their superdelegates what is their agenda because the only explanation is unless the loser get the nomination, they just stand back then blame it on Obama.

MM   May 2nd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Please please don't take this to the convention. We need to get together and fight the Republicans now!

s.b.   May 2nd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Super delegates can change their minds, as evidenced this week. This is going to convention no matter what super delegates say they are going to do before that. Neither candidate should back out and delegates should decide at convention who is the most electable.

king   May 2nd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

i remember you calling Michigan & Florida as beauty contests !

News Junkie   May 2nd, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Another imoportant story would be the Paul vs. Clinton case. Thanks!

Rich   May 2nd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Or at least that's what you hope, Wolf. We know your ratings have gone up, but honestly, CNN's integrity has taken a hit with all the focus on gaffs instead of issues.

Patrick   May 2nd, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Uh huh… don't act like this isn't what you've been wanting all along CNN and the MSM. The reality is that this race has been over since Wisconsin. Our self-serving corporate media makes this country the laughing stock of the world.

vic nashville,Tn   May 2nd, 2008 4:59 pm ET

This race will end at Convention
Until Cowered Dean become Howard Dean

Yes Joe   May 2nd, 2008 5:01 pm ET

It should go all the way. An Obama nomination is invalid if Fl and Mi are not counted. Hillary supporters will not vote for Obama if he gets it without a deal with Fl and Mi and those wont be dealt with until the convention.

David in Granville, Ohio   May 2nd, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Wolf am I the only person in America that can't see the obvious? Surely the process should EXPECT a close race and if a candidate emerges only that is a bonus. If following the process the way it was designed to be is so damaging to the Pary's chances in November is it the candidate's fault or is it not the process itself that is faulty?

Stop the Anti-Clinton Machine   May 2nd, 2008 5:01 pm ET

DUHH!

dale e moore   May 2nd, 2008 5:02 pm ET

apparently you do not remember 1952, 1960 and many other years when the campaign BEGAN after the convention. There were few fight for the nomination more bitter than those between IKE and Robt Taft or JFK and LBJ yet when the convertion was over, the party worked together andf won. The only people who are really preaching the danger of the convention deciding the nominee is you, the media. Wonder why that is???

FEDUP   May 2nd, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Wolf, this needs to go all the way or neither candidate can claim any victory. With an almost 50/50 split, it is not going to seem fair if it is stopped before all voter have their say..

Amanda   May 2nd, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Talk is cheap! Why doesnt Dean say who he and all of these other high level democrats are supporting. He wants it done, it needs to start with him!!!

Julie MN   May 2nd, 2008 5:13 pm ET

I say Go Hillary, count MI and Fl , Out with the far left radicals in congress! WE are tired of their dirty campaign tactics.

ash   May 2nd, 2008 5:15 pm ET

hillary is the GOP's surrogate for getting mccain elected

Samuel   May 2nd, 2008 5:16 pm ET

True Democrats do not want it to go all the way. If it does then it is unfortunate. However, its all good for life lessons.

I rest my case.

Gooddy   May 2nd, 2008 5:40 pm ET

I'm very disappointed about the Dem. Party. To change the support from one candidate to an other during the run, looks very, very strange. It looks like the Dem. are all Judas. I will think about my vote for the fall this year. I'm feeling very sorry.

ShannonL   May 2nd, 2008 5:43 pm ET

of course it will…
watch Hillary win NC….talk about a mess!

You dems shouldn't be allowed to manage a lemonade stand.

DAN   May 2nd, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Hillary has the momentum and will win Indiana with a close to 10 point lead and could also narrowly win NC, she's leadind with 30 points or more in WV and KY and seems to have good lead in PR. In Obamas own words Indiana is the tie breaker, In that case it looks like it's over for Obama.

Cdada   May 2nd, 2008 5:51 pm ET

I can't wait for the reports to come out from each camp on how much money they made in the month of April. My donation for Obama doubled.

Obama 08 - Yes We Can!

ABG   May 2nd, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Very well said Wolf!

Why are the Dems so afraid of going to the convention? I thought we were supposed to make sure we had the BEST candidate, not the one who just happens to be ahead right now!

Kay   May 2nd, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Please ask Obama about the United Airlines Pension plan or lack of it. How when United Airlines was on the brink of bankrupty and the company called in Obama (JR Senator) and Dick Durbin (Senior Senator) in for a meeting. Obama refuse to speak up for the union workers and they (The United workers) lost their pension. Yet now Obama says he for the union workers…You have to be kidding me

Come on address this….

jp   May 2nd, 2008 6:17 pm ET

i am really amazed at your bias - everything that comes out of your mouth positive is for HC. Try being a fair news reporter - make a story about how dishonest she and her husband are and how Sen Omaba is holding his own - campaigning against 3…count them 3 opponents. Your antics and spins are truly amazing and untruths

stacy   May 2nd, 2008 6:59 pm ET

I hope it does, thanks Wolf

kim   May 2nd, 2008 7:00 pm ET

THIS RACE WILL GO ALL THE WAY. IF THE MEDIA CONTINUES THIS ONE SIDED ATTACK ON OBAMA. NOBODY IS MENTIONING THAT REV WRIGHT WAS ON COUNSEL FOR CLINTON WHEN HE GOT INTO THE NEVER MENTIONED MONICA SCANDAL. ALSO WILL THE STORY THAT CAME OUT TODAY ON YOU TUBE AND HUFFINGTON POST ABOUT WHAT BILL CLINTON'S AIDES SAID ABOUT INDIANA GET NEAR AS MUCH AIR PLAY AS REV WRIGHT.

Linned   May 2nd, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Let's hope that it doesn't go to the Convention. The party will definitely need time to heal otherwise we will be in trouble.

Mary Can.   May 2nd, 2008 7:19 pm ET

With your help and other media meaby that will have the end soon.. Know what I mean??? Good luck

Walt, Belton,TX   May 2nd, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Blitzer, instead of inventing the news or trying to, why don't you retire and just read about what is actually happening. Your public would appreciate it!

Mark   May 2nd, 2008 7:46 pm ET

At least the media is trying to make the primary going all the way.

When Hillary led, Obama was favored. And now that Obama baisically won, Hillary is favored by the media.

And whoever of these candidates wins or loses - one winner has already emerged: the media.

lodigg   May 2nd, 2008 7:47 pm ET

AT first I was excited about the whole election and the "wonderful idea" of Hillary as possible US president. Now, thanks to the Clinton camp, it is sucking the life out of me. I am certainly switching to Barack Obama. The dirty politics by her and her husband are to no end.

Hillary 2 Victory   May 2nd, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Howard Dean is INCOMPETENT !

THANKS DEAN FOR THE MESS YOU'VE CREATED

Marilyn Bryan   May 2nd, 2008 7:59 pm ET

And well it should. The people elect, not politicians, pundits or bloggers.

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