May 5, 2008
Posted: May 5th, 2008 02:00 PM ET

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 Clinton has taken the lead in Indiana, while Obama remains on top in North Carolina.
Clinton has taken the lead in Indiana, while Obama remains on top in North Carolina.

(CNN) - Hillary Clinton appears to have taken a clear lead in the crucial primary state of Indiana while Barack Obama remains ahead in Tuesday's other big prize - North Carolina.

According to new CNN surveys of several recent polls out of both states, Clinton's lead increased in Indiana while Obama remained the frontrunner in North Carolina - albeit by single digits.

A CNN poll of polls in Indiana shows Clinton now leads Obama there by four points among likely Democratic voters, 48 to 44 percent. Eight percent of voters there remain undecided. That lead is up from several recent surveys of polls that showed Clinton and Obama locked in a dead heat in Indiana.

Meanwhile, several new North Carolina polls indicate Obama holds a clear lead in North Carolina. The CNN poll of polls shows Obama with an 8-point edge, 50 to 42 percent. That margin is exactly the same as it was in a similar CNN poll of polls conducted last week. But Obama had long held a double-digit lead in the state, and is considered the clear favorite given North Carolina's demographics.

Indiana and North Carolina are considered crucial contests for both candidates. An Obama sweep would effectively establish the Illinois senator as the party's presumptive Democratic nominee while two victories for Clinton would give the New York senator a fresh boost of momentum ahead of the race’s final stretch.

On the national front, Obama holds a slight edge over Clinton. A CNN poll of polls shows Obama with a 4-point lead over Clinton nationwide - that margin is slightly higher than it was in a poll of polls last week that showed Obama with a 2-point lead.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Molly, University of Indiana   May 5th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Hillary won't listen to economist and she still gets votes?

larry   May 5th, 2008 11:00 am ET

if dem refuse to back the dem canidate in ge because there canidate did'nt win i can only hope to god those foolish people get what they deserve: high gas, forclosure, jobs to india,iraq war, pandoring canidates. all you people who will vote mccain or not at all sound like a bunch of fools

D. Casey Sebastopol, CA.   May 5th, 2008 10:59 am ET

You want to do something to make the DNC super-delegates AND campaigns AND CNN listen?

1) go to the DNC website, find a contact form and tell them you WILL NOT make any donations unless the clear leader in popular vote and delegates is given the nomination - without counting actual votes from the states that broke the rules

2) go to your local politicians sites... and say the same thing - that you will not donate OR vote for them unless they endorse the leader in BOTH popular vote and elected delegates.

3) go to Obama's website and donate $10. I dare you. For all those who accuse Obama of "buying the election"... well, I AM BUYING it by making regular $10, $15, $25 donations EVERY MONTH. And I *can't* afford it but I *can't* afford 4 more years of Bush OR Clintons.

And Hillary... just to set the facts straight... all that deregulation and trading all started with Bill's 8 years. That's how we got where the jobs went overseas, dear. That's when we got visas for programmers from India, dear. That's when we signed legislation that allowed "free trade" that has turned out to be nothing but jobs lost. Sure, Dubbya is a moron, but Hillary is a pandering politician.

It's time for CHANGE, starting with the "they" that Clinton somehow expects you to believe SHE isn't part of. Which is it, Hillary? Or is this yet another example of cherry picking reality? "EXPERIENCE" or "Im on your side, THEY aren't"? You ARE they.

Theresa, Ohio   May 5th, 2008 10:59 am ET

8% is lead and 4% is CLEAR lead CNN???

This has been going on for a couple of weeks. You guys just woke up??

flupster   May 5th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Greetings from the Great White North (Canada). I've been following this Democratic race very closely and I'm very troubled by the role that CNN has played in this race. I sense an overt media bias against Obama in favour of Clinton. In particular, Blitzer and Brown are very pro-Clinton in this comments and reporting; CNN used to be about objective newsreporting but the bias is palpable.

The Clinton team are experts at using body language in their campaign. Not only does Clinton use one of the shallowest body language tricks in the book (nodding) while making an argument but her spin doctors on CNN do an excellent job of undermining any pro-Obama commentary. Watch how CNN use a split screen when a pro-Obama commentary is being given–either Barbour is shaking her blonde head while laughing or James Carville is cynically laughing;
both do an excellent job of undermining an Obama spokesperson.

Personally, it doesn't matter to me who wins but I am stuck how inspirational Obama can be. Despite some serious questions about his background, his campaign has taken the high road and not lied to the electorate. Despite the risks, I see a leader who offers serious upside at a time when America needs to reinvent its moral leadership in the world. Clinton, in my view, is a safer choice but with no upside–its just tried and true politics as usual.

Duh...   May 5th, 2008 10:59 am ET

The only thing the Clintons have ever sacrificed were other people...and they have quite a history of doing that.

Le Québécois   May 5th, 2008 10:59 am ET

I am Canadian and Clinton look way better choice. She is not talking about dream but reality. She can explain in detail what she will do, Obama have not a clear agenda, he dose not know what he will do exactly. Clinton have the experience of Bill, they know what work and what dose not. Obama dose not want to go in television debate cause he is scared to cause he have no idea what he will do for this country.
Please Vote Clinton.

Rebecca   May 5th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Wake up Hill-Billy's. The Clintons are lying and manipulating just like they have done over the last 30 years or so. Bill's sneaking women out the back door as Hillary comes through the front, controversy after controversy, scandals, cover ups, secrecy (Chelsea), and the list goes on. Wake up! The Clintons cannot be trusted and only the naive will vote for them.

Linda, Kansas City, MO   May 5th, 2008 10:59 am ET

All the:

Obama 08'

At the end of emails...Make me realize that Obama's henchman are posting on the boards...trying to make us think that there are more supporters for him than there really is. The liar is Obama...the phony is Obama...thank goodness he won't have a chance to win the general election...

virginia nielsen   May 5th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Even o lot of people are trying to bring Senator Obama down they won't get it because he is the "presidential" one. When he says something is because he thought about already. We don't need another president that goes according to mood swings. Enough!!!
OBAMA 2008-2012 !!!

Richard, FL   May 5th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Hillary is claiming that she won the greatest election victory in the history of the free world. She says that the election that she said would not count, actually counts and ended up:

Clinton: 328,309
Obama: 0

Why aren't her supporters wildly excited about this incredible victory that she is claiming? There's never been anything like it anywhere. She beat her two top opponents in shutouts. It should be historically monumental.

The answer is simple: her supporters realize that her claim is morally, ethically, and logically bogus. It has no more validity than her sniper story.

Tamara, Chespeake, VA   May 5th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Clinton's 4-point lead in Indiana is a "clear lead", but Obama's 4-point lead nationally is a "slight edge". PLEASE; give me a break!~

Ron L   May 5th, 2008 10:58 am ET

All I can say is I am STUNNED the people in Indiana can not tell that Hillary is giving them a line of bull. Promising things she KNOWS she can not deliver!!!
What is wrong with these people. They will vote for someone who will point blank LIE to them. I guess they haven't gotten enough of that in the last 8 years...
Maybe to them a LIE from a Democrat isn't as bad as a LIE from a Republican...SAD...SAD...SAD

Deb from Minnesota   May 5th, 2008 10:58 am ET

This is great news. Someone to do a story on why Oprah is not campaigning openly for Obama anymore.

gin   May 5th, 2008 10:58 am ET

THE STUPID RULE....THIS COUNTRY IS AFRAID OF HAVING AN INTELLIGENT LEADER....how very sad for everyone

D'Anne   May 5th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Al from NJ:

Did you make a similiar list for Clinton's negatives and compare and contrast? If you did I am sure based on your fictional list, Clinton's would be a mile longer. I can't stand people who put others down for their bias, but can't see the bias that ooozes out of their minds through these blogs. Just Ridiculous.

Alex   May 5th, 2008 10:58 am ET

When I think of Hillary getting the democratic nomination and from there, likely the Presidency I get the same sinking feeling I got when bush took office. Albeit not as bad as bush, she’s definitely not what this country NEEDS to successfully be turned around. Let’s not be stupid, arrogant and greedy like all those who put bush in office. Let’s be smart for a change and put Obama there. Obama for President 08.

CB   May 5th, 2008 10:58 am ET

CNN Where are those April campaign fundraiser figures?

I guess they want come out before Tuesday, because it will show your Hillary didn't raise the money she claimed she raised.

stephanie   May 5th, 2008 10:57 am ET

UNIVERSAL HEALTHCARE! Her plan covers everyone, it has been endorsed by Elizabeth Edwards. It is the only plan. Obama's plan does not cover everyone. It will be more of the same. It was criticized not just by Clinton, but by John Edwards.

ENERGY! ENVIRONMENT! ECONOMY! These are the things that we should be concerned about. He has failed to address these in any meaningful way. She has a detailed plan!

Dems, let's kiss and make up! Clinton/Obama 2008-2012

Enraged   May 5th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Al from NJ,

I'm just curious how that GOP Talking-Point Kool-Aid tastes...it appears as if it has caused you to speak in nothing but platitudes.

After further review,Texas   May 5th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Hillary will take your guns then drink all your beer,she a Globalist in hiding.

Obama is da truth   May 5th, 2008 10:57 am ET

if Obama doesnt get elected we really need to hit rock bottom before most of our ignorant country realizes...how crappy are govt has been running over the last decades..

Sorry   May 5th, 2008 10:57 am ET

I wonder if the crazy people of Indiana will take up the offer from Rush Limburger and vote for Hillary to keep the race going. People that will be a joke and a bigger one for Hillary. People you need to vote for who you think will pull you out of a slump, not because you are desperate , that don't solve any problems or solutions it just put you behind and desperate for more of the samething you had which will be nothing. Think before you vote what you think is best and not what someone else say is best for you.

Think about what is ahead and see how far you get. Noah did not build that Ork over night and he thought about what would be best before he built it, so listen to Hillary if you want and the sea will be parting then and what side will you be on,.

Obama 08

Mike in Maryland   May 5th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Only a Clinton could get away with losing 62% of her lead in Pennsylvania and somehow spin that into a turning tide. I can't wait to see her take the other side of that argument Tuesday night when she spins Obama's NC win into a less than significant one because she knocked a couple percentage points off his lead there.

Do you know how hard it is to change people's minds in this country? Every week, another prominant Clinton fixture from the past deserts her for Obama. Can you imagine the spin if Obama supporters or cabinet members were switching over, if he blew a 26 point lead in his childhood state, if he had loss 11 states in a row, if she had a popular vote and pledged delegate lead, if he had lied 3 times about sniper fire?

The republicans loathe her as much as she does Bush. Its great to have ideas for solutions, but gridlock would reign if she won and she would spend four years blaming republicans for what she didn't accomplish.

Kasha   May 5th, 2008 10:57 am ET

CNN is so biased in its reporting, towards Clinton. You use one set of standards for declaring "victory" for Clinton, yet those same standards are turned against Obama and used as a negative.

I gave up watching your biased "reporting" on TV long ago; now I will give up reading your "coverage" here. That you claim to be the best in politics is laughable. How long have you been on the Clinton payroll? Don't expect to get paid anytime soon, what with the debt her campaign is in.

Doubt you will post this.

Rick NJ   May 5th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Well, my comments rareley get posted here on this board but I'll try again. It is time for everyone to realize the election is over. We will now need to take a deep breath and relax and ready ourselves for the General Election which will be Barack Obama vs John McCain. CNN nor any other media outlet have the power to change the fact that Obama is too far ahead for Hillary to win the nomination. So stop being sucked into the ratings game the networks play to get you all riled up just so you will tune in. It is time also America for us to all realize that for the past 30 years (just in case you missed it), our country has been going in a circle of game playing and accomplishing little to nothing for the American people. The way our country is perceived around the world is horrendous. We used to be looked upon to be of sound judgement and fairness. It's time we move in a new direction to allow the rest of the world to see that we have a new attitude and begin to clean up our own problems here at home. If you stop and look here in America, we have SO many problems to address and we need to get to work. Jobs will be created once the focus is put back on fixing what is broken here and the economy will rebound as a result along with the end of the war and the wasteful spending occuring in Iraq. Relax, soon everything will be much better. God bless!

Liz   May 5th, 2008 10:51 am ET

It goes to show that the voters are listening to Clinton and sees that she is the better and stronger candidate. I am sure we will also see her move up in the polls in North Carolina by tomorrow. The only reason that Obama is staying ahead is because of the black vote. They are only supporting Obama because he is black and not because of his ideas on the issues. They know Clinton should be the candidate elected but they are so blind behind Obama because he is black. I am a black person and I look at the issues and make up my mind based on that and not because of the color of the skin but based on who I think will be able to handle problems and get america back on the right track. I am asking them not to vote blindly because of race or gender but vote for the person that you know will lead the country into the right direction

Tony, Denver CO   May 5th, 2008 10:51 am ET

Obama is fighting Clinton and McCain at the same time.
Not including the media like CNN, FOX . Especially all those polls that CNN does, finding ways to make Hillary look like she is ahead.

I am a first time voter and can't stand lies from politics. Obama is the first person who inspired me.

Look at upstate NY, they are dealing with the worse economy and NY have one of the worse taxes in the country, so what have you done for NY Hillary? she blames everything on everybody else.

She claims she is the only one who identifies with blue collars, after making $109 million I am sure she does.

3:AM call? she cannot manage to work a coffee maker so I guess the phone is much easier to do.
This morning on CNN she claims that she will obliterate Iran but you must follow rules and regulations (everybody agreeed on not counting Michigan or FL).
She is so bitter and she is never wrong.
The reason Fox keeps bringing negative info on Obama is because the want Hillary to win. Hillary is a sitting dead duck against the republicans. They will bring all the dirt on the Clintons out.
I cannot believe that after Bill cheated on her so many times, then went to the country and looked at the camera and told us point blank "I did not have sex with that woman". Liar, this shows you that they don't care what you think of them, they want the power.

When things won't get done in the near future if Hillary wins, I can already see it, going on and on on TV with a bitter face blaming the congress and the republicans.

I am a first time voter and will vote for Obama. My choice since he will bring Blacks, Hispanics, Asians, White, blue, green and red together.

Dave   May 5th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Please Indiana do not fall for this garbage from the Hillary camp.

Living in the USA   May 5th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Isn't it ironic how someone who doesn't know how to pump gas is proposing a gax tax holiday. Atrouo you are the kind of voter that Hiliary is getting. You want someone to wear a flag but tells you a lie.

Nic   May 5th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Hillary has a "clear lead " (four points) while Obama holds on "by single digits" (eight points). That's not reporting, that's editorializing.

Matilda   May 5th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Go Obama Go!

Ron   May 5th, 2008 10:47 am ET

When is Hillary going to show her tax returns? Voters should demand
her doing so.

CNN – shame on you for dropping this issue

charlotte   May 5th, 2008 10:47 am ET

I would like to remind voters what Obama said about Pakastan, an ally. If Osama bin Ladin was in Pakastan, and they did nothing, he would bomb them?

College Joe   May 5th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Obama picked up another Superdelegate today. Which is more
important? Superdelegates, or ever changing "poll of polls?"

Obama 08.

Eric   May 5th, 2008 10:45 am ET

GET OVER IT HILLARY HATERS!

ALL OBAMA SUPPORTERS WERE GLOATING WEEKS AGO WHEN HE SUPPOSEDLY HAD DOUBLE DIGIT LEAD IN INDIANA. NOW THAT THE POLLS SHOW HILLARY WITH THE LEAD YOU ALL WANT TO WHINE LIKE CRY BABIES. SUCK IT UP AND VOTE SUPPORT THE MOST EXPERIENCED CANDIDATE.........

GO HILLARY!!! HILLARY 08!!!

Johnny Boy   May 5th, 2008 10:45 am ET

IN is just like the other states that we, the Obama nation, tried to count on before to shut out the queen. So to me this is not surprise and I think she will win IN. NC is in the bag for Obama, but IN is the everybody is watching and they will lean to the queen, just like OH, PA, FL. I am trying to hold out hope that IN and NC will put the queen out, but again I will not hold my breath like I did with OH, PA, TX......

kell   May 5th, 2008 10:45 am ET

So funny cause the ABC poll came out this morning and has Obama a head of McCain and Hillray over all LoL!

Go Obama hehe!

Living in the USA   May 5th, 2008 10:45 am ET

What poll are they using for these elections. No one has contacted me/my friends or no one in my family. GO OBAMA!!!!

Big D   May 5th, 2008 10:45 am ET

NC and IN – please vote Obama. Don't let Hillary's negative spin influence you. Obama has tried to keep the high road, and he understands that a leader is also a public servant. Hillary's ambitions have clouded her judgment and she is not willing to truly lead or serve.
O '08

Jed in Texas   May 5th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Voting for Hillary is like voting for the CEO of Exxon-Mobil,you can tell shes in their pocket now.

voter in AR   May 5th, 2008 10:44 am ET

I find it amazing that many of the older generation criticizing Rev. Wrights comments as "racist" are the same ones who stood by when water hoses, attack dogs, segregation and voting rights were still the status quo.

This man served in the military when many blacks, whether officers or not couldn't eat with a white grunt.

But since they can't exploit those advantages any longer, the want blacks to simply "get over it".

Why is it ok to say Obama is only where he is today because he is black but not OK to say Hillary is here because of Bill or that McCain is here because he is a white male?

People have such a limited view of our history.

Rick Dawson   May 5th, 2008 10:44 am ET

And the margin of error is???

Edward Strange   May 5th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Clinton is trying to buy your vote with a $30 gas coupon. This is the exact type of tactic the the super delegates were put into place to counteract. Even if the blue collar voters fall for it, the super delegates will see through it. How does this play into Clinton's plan to sway them to her side?

Right now Clinton has to beat Obama by 19.2% in all of the remaining races including super delegates. She has only beaten Obama by this margin in three states.

Arkansas, her home state, by 44%
Michigan, where she was the only one on the ballot, by 55%
Oklahoma by 24%

By contrast, Obama has won TWENTY contests by a margin of 19% or greater. With Indiana and North Carolina being close to a 50/50 split Clinton's margin for victory jumps to 26.2%.

All emotion aside, the only way Clinton can win the nomination is for Obama to drop out. Even then, he might still win.

Kentucky   May 5th, 2008 10:44 am ET

How can you Clinton supporters being so – navie- The current congress has not even submit a bill that would address a Holiday Tax. So nothing is going to occur this summer – also congress is not going to approve a Holiday Tax. Wake up and read and comprehend the message. Plus don't you think that the oil companies are not going to raise the cost in September. So you earn $30.00 and then spend an extra $50.00 in the month of October.

Obama 08

big jeff carter   May 5th, 2008 10:44 am ET

berealistic people obama is wrong man for the job he is un able to answer seriuos questions and a weak leader,clinton is the clear choice for a better tommorrow for our children do the right thing vote for god gutds and guns usa usa,go hilliary

Don   May 5th, 2008 10:44 am ET

geo. you are full of you know what

Walt   May 5th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Why don't you post my Politics of Fear post. Are you afraid of the truth?

Hilda   May 5th, 2008 10:43 am ET

This gas tax holiday Clinton is all excited about is ridiculous. Why would 28 or 30 dollars over the summer help anyone. If Obama wanted to get as silly he could just do a don't eat out once a week and save more than $28, a whole lot more. I shudder to think what her next promise will be, she still has till tuesday to create more lies.

adam   May 5th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Obama won Guam, which proves he could win presidential election in Zimbabwe!!! It would be good start for him – to prove himself and get some much needed experience!

Hillary 2008!!!

BlkLdyNChicagoIL   May 5th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Unfortunately Obama has spent too much time talking about what the other candidates are saying about him, speeches, pointing fingers and Rev. Wright. He should have spoke more on issues and he needs to stop the speeches and rallies because it's comfortable for him but he's very uncomfortable when asked questions.

The black vote, which is his base demographic will not carry him through the General Election.

Texas W/Woman for Obama   May 5th, 2008 10:43 am ET

I sincerely can't believe anyone would vote for this woman. All the polls show Hillary is considered "UNTRUSTWORTHY". Now why would anyone cast a ballot for a candidate they cannot trust?

Hillary the fighter...yeah like we didn't know that. We know she is bitter, divisive and polarizing and has stirred up a furor at the UN with her "OBLITHERATING IRAN" comment. We don't need to revert BACK TO COLD WAR TACTICS!!!!!!! Does anyone realized this isn't the '90's or the '80's or '70's anymore. Why live in the past for God's sake?

As for the women who just want a woman president, did you hear old BillyBoy this morning. Apparently at a NC stump there was someone who fainted and the womanizing Bill's comment was "AT MY AGE I DIDN'T THINK ANYONE WOULD FAINT ANYMORE". Once an abuser of women always an abuser of women. I can't believe some of you feel that he behavior was OK and we should just overlook it. I can't believe anyone would vote for a woman who stuck with a man who flaunted his womanizing in the face of America.

D'Anne   May 5th, 2008 10:43 am ET

It's funny how I read negative and rude comments constantly on these CNN blogs from both Hillary and Obama supporters, but Hillary supporters only think Obama supporters are rude. The media bias is only a reflection of the bias Americans hold and don't want to acknowledge. IF you didn't know, we Americans are mean and very hypocritical.

Matt   May 5th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Neither candidate will probably beat McSame now thanks to Hillary's Rovian attacks. She has destroyed any chance of having a Dem in office.

mike   May 5th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Hey the guy who goes as "this is a total gimmick" – take off your blinders – did you watch Morning Joe this morning? Hillary explained all of this and how it's going back into the highways and who it helps and how it will lead to a more "long term" solution. Don't you listen – you can be an Obama supporter you know and still be wrong. I want $20.00 in my gas tank whether you all do or not. The point is Obama isn't willing to help right now like Hillary is. That' s all that matters. Stop trying to talk down HELP for us all. If you are too rich (get in the tank with Obama), and don't take the help – I want the help and am willing to see what happens because of it. Please "gimmick" man don't speak for all of us.

Mike, Raleigh   May 5th, 2008 10:43 am ET

I met Sen. Hillary on last Friday night in RTP. She is the only hope for America.

Hillary 2008.

James   May 5th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Thank you Sam, thats because the Clinton's actually believe that they are ENTITLED to the White House. Why her whole campaign is based around hey I was there for 8 years. People actually believe the Clinton's are gonna teleport us back to the bliss of the 90s? Give me a break.

I'll happily vote for the better diplomat in this race and his name is Obama. I'm sick of the status quo in Washington, we have seen where that takes us and Obama is the one candidate who does not represent the norm from Washington. People constantly clamoring for change but then just electing basically an incumbent, where is the common sense?

Indiana isn't stupid   May 5th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Look, the folks in Indiana are not stupid, Hillary. They know their math and the $30 of "now gratification" doesn't add up to your fuzzy math total of $70 you're talking about... sort of like your "sniper fire" big fat lie.

Or your "I am ahead in the popular vote..." er... yeah, that election where no one else's name was on the ballot? THAT really says something. NOT.

This political pandering HRC is doing to get votes... smacks of the kind of politics we are all sick of. Let's CHANGE things in Washington... and that would be the "they" that YOU, Hillary, ARE.

Do you REALLY think I or Indiana or North Carolina or the USA is STUPID enough to not understand that THEY is YOU?

In the words of Homer .... "DOH!"

NObama   May 5th, 2008 10:42 am ET

To all the Obama-bots

Obama cannot win either! In order to WIN the democratic nomination, you need 2025 total delegates. Hillary and Obama are unable to acheive this. Therefore the super delegates have to step in and sort out the mess that the democratic voters could not. They have to decide who is more electable in November.

Do we want a democrat in the white house? Or do we want Dukakis, Gore, or Kerry? Guess who is like these three, Obama! All a bunch of losers...

Dan in CO   May 5th, 2008 10:42 am ET

""8.) Patriotic? No flag pin: What's the big deal. He is stubborn NOT to wear one. That's the big deal. Why is it a big deal to him if Americans want him to wear one.""

Change "flag pin" to "burqa" and defend that statement.

Heidi   May 5th, 2008 10:42 am ET

For those of you who don't think Hillary can win the nomination and that by staying in the race she is somehow preventing Obama from "sealing the deal," check out the Op-Ed piece in today's New York Times and do the math. She can win and she will win!

D'Anne   May 5th, 2008 10:42 am ET

It's funny how I read negative and rude comments constantly on these blogs from both Hillary and Obama supporters, but Hillary supporters only think Obama supporters are rude. The media bias is only a reflection of the bias Americans hold and don't want to acknowledge. IF you didn't know, we Americans are mean and very hypocritical.

Big D   May 5th, 2008 10:42 am ET

NC and IN – please vote Obama. Remember that the president is supposed to be our public servant. Hillary is too arrogant and negative to act appropriately for the public good. This gas-tax pandering is just the latest example of why should we be a poor leader.
O '08

An American in Canada   May 5th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Obama has a two (2) minute long political commercial going on in North Caroline and Indiana...

Most of us cannot tolerate a 30 second commercial and here Obama thinks anyone is going to enjoy his self-promotional ad.

In the words of Shakespeare " a tale told by an idiot, full of sound and fury, signifying nothing"

Mickie in PA   May 5th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Who is paying CNN to keep touting Hillary as "jumping into the lead" on everything. In CNN's article is states Hillary "appears to have taken a clearn lead..." (by 4 points), while stating that Obama has held onto N. C. (albiet only by 7 points). Is 7 points not a bigger lead than 4 points, so why is his 7 points downplayed and her 4 point lead in Indiana made to sound like a resounding victory. CNN has been trying since the last debate to tout Hillary as having "momentum". Well, if I had that kind of momentum at work, I would not have a job, which I may not if Hillary gets into office. Out with the dynasties! Who's after Hillary, Jenna Bush, then Chelsea UGH!!!

Indiana man   May 5th, 2008 10:42 am ET

VOTE CLINTON
GO TO WAR AND INILIATE IRAN..
GO TO WAR IN AFGANISTAN
HILARY NOTHING BUT A WAR MONGLAR IN A PUFFUD UP PANT SUIT.

Paul   May 5th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Excuse me CNN- but your coverage has become so biased toward Clinton. 4 points with 8 percent undecided in Indiana means it is anyone's game! And the fact that Obama has held his lead in NC means that it is possible now more than ever that Obama could close this thing out tomorrow. I hope and ask the people of Indiana to be the smartest state in the nation. Vote Obama tomorrow and shut this thing down so we can get on to battling McCain! GOBAMA!

OBAMA WILL NOT FALL   May 5th, 2008 10:41 am ET

if Hillary steals the nomination, and she can only win by stealing, then look for Obama to run as an independent...

finally a 3rd party....YES WE CAN

Carlos from Illinois   May 5th, 2008 10:41 am ET

These posts are becoming funnier and funnier. I wonder do people read what they are posting before they hit the submit button.

Lance   May 5th, 2008 10:41 am ET

I loved to watch CNN until recently. You guys can pretend to be fair, but you can't hire the bias favoring Clinton in the way you ask questions and the types of question you asked. Minus Lou D. which is very clear at the beginning of anti-Obama, Campbell Brown and AC are now doing exactly the same. On one hand, Campbell Brown asked questions to sale the idea that Clinton has a good chance to win while Anderson Cooper focused entirely on the Obama's pastor story. Take the recent AC show for example in which he "dig deeper" into Clinton's and Obama's lives. On the Clinton's side, all he showed was the previous piece of her life from 30000 ft. All nice narratives with black-and-white photos. When switched to Obama, it's rev. Wright. It's fair to put rev. Wright on but you must do the same on Hillary's created controversies.
I haven't watched CNN in the last couple of weeks and I'm feeling less angered.

not her please   May 5th, 2008 10:41 am ET

it's amazing that the people fall for her obvious tactics. it's pitiful to see her get away with her methods which normal people find abominable. i almost hope she does now steal the nomination and people either see that the republicans are laying in wait with so much ammunition to effectively shoot down any hope of a general election win or she manages to steal that one as well and then the people get what they deserve–four years of nothing but bickering with congress. She is an evil, deceitful, conniving individual and is in no way ready or capable of being the president. If anyone can not see that she is in it for herself, then they must have been vacationing on another planet for the past 15 months. Please superdelegates don't fall for her underhanded tactics.

Debra   May 5th, 2008 10:41 am ET

This poll is interesting because I read where the early voting showed more votes for Obama. We shall see. Bottom line, Obama will have more popular votes, pledged delegates, states and super delegates, who knows, So we will dismiss the majority voice for Hillary???

charles   May 5th, 2008 10:41 am ET

CNN every one can see how biased you are. all of you in general except for jack and jeffry the rest you are fr clinton especialy wolf,lou, john k, dana and boldy bill, pathetic losers.

Linda   May 5th, 2008 10:41 am ET

I just listened to Clinton on CNN. This woman is dishonest and has no integrity. She is still claiming that she won in Florida and Michigan! Obama"s name was however not even on the ballot for one of those irregular contests. How can she have won? It defeats my sense of logic.
The same applies to her gas price populist non-solution!
This applies also to her position in the Wright controversy! First, she says that "she would have left the church"and last week she took issue with McCain's campaign when they used the same controversy.
She is a HYPOCRITE!

Marvin   May 5th, 2008 10:41 am ET

The november contest isn't a contest. McCain will NEVER win. The contest is between Clinton and Obama. Whoever gets the nomination wins the presidency, that's why Hillary is fighting so dirty. She knows the only sure loser in November is McCain.

White Folks Blew It Again   May 5th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Once again a black man is inaccurately smeared and cast away in YOUR country. There is no other excuse this brilliant man should not be in charge-period-We gave you the best man for the job and LOOK at what you've done. When the views of some old pastor from the 60's surfaces white folks all over the country screamed under their breath: WE GOT HIM! You DON'T deserve Barack and I HOPE you get McCain and continue to suffer until you finally get it. I am NOT proud of my country for how it treats those who appear different. Better yet, I am ashamed.

GOBAMA   May 5th, 2008 10:40 am ET

I can't wait to vote for Borack!

His speeches are really nice and the non-stop rhetoric about hope and change really motivates me.

Who cares if there is absolutely no substance to anything he says. This country needs a motivational speaker, not a skilled and experienced leader.

And besides...his three years as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations committee clearly qualifies him to be the next Commander in Chief.

I think an immediate withdrawal from Iraq and the beginning of negotiations with Hamas and Iran is the right thing to do. The terrorists are people too...they can be reasoned with. Diplomacy always works with these people. I bet if we are nice to them they will just leave us alone :)

I "HOPE"?

Indiana man   May 5th, 2008 10:40 am ET

VOTE REPUBLICAN VOTE HILARY
EVEN HER PUNDIT- THE NUT-- JIM CARVILLE COULD BEAT MCCAIN

Big D   May 5th, 2008 10:40 am ET

NC and IN – please vote Obama. Hillary is a panderer in the extreme, and she is not a leader. We don't need an unreasonable panderer as our president.
O '08

jay wilson   May 5th, 2008 10:40 am ET

cnn s graphic artists clearly favor Hillary higher more colorful
even the Hillary election sign in front of a "black" Obama sign
fact: Obamas signs are blue as well-you think that your being
clever as Campbell Brown shouts down any expert who
speaks well of Obama-you guys spend more time trying
to figure out "How Mcain can win" "How Hillary can win"
and think that covering Wright qualifies as Obama coverage
What are you afraid of? I know but I want you to say it. but you are saying it in so many ways.

carmen   May 5th, 2008 10:40 am ET

She can't win and she'll destroy the party and ignorant people who believe her pandering and are blind to the difference between her talk and her walk are enabling her. We need a miracle in Indiana.

mike   May 5th, 2008 10:39 am ET

Obama is already nominated for the party , it is a matter of time for
formal recognation.

OBAMA for president, 08.

Obama 08   May 5th, 2008 10:39 am ET

Another superdelegate for Obama today...four on the weekend...that is Obama 5 and Clinton 0...

dlp   May 5th, 2008 10:39 am ET

As an independent voter, and former trial attorney, I am also

big jeff carter   May 5th, 2008 10:39 am ET

wake up people obama is a fake a fraud and anti white and antiamericqan,vote for clinton and be proud to cling to god guns and guts that is what made america free and great go back to liberal gang banger ridden chicago gangsta boy.

Chris, Middletown, CT   May 5th, 2008 10:39 am ET

Indiana?? Whats happening – did you forget the "experience" – whereas even the released Clinton records don't show her in one cabinet meeting in 8 years....what about the made up sniper attack....what about the support for illegal aliens (both licenses and health insurance) – omg....its time to start reading about the many faces of Hillary Clinton – and make the right choice

George   May 5th, 2008 10:39 am ET

Clinton News Network is desperate. CNN is Jhon Mccain's private media. they know Clinton can not win and they want to divide the democratic party. Clinton has an alliance with them. lets see what happens. you know why CNN was airing Michael Moor's interview twice? just bring the Wright issue again. they wil repeat the Wright speecch today again. so far CNN has not been able to bring Obama down and lets see how it works in future.

Jeff, Indiana   May 5th, 2008 10:39 am ET

It is Hillary herself has created this division of so called “white blue collar workers”. This is just a thinly veiled reference to the voters who won’t vote for him because he is of mixed race. There are thousands of white blue collar workers who are behind Senator Obama 100%. I happen to be one of them. This is just another one of Hillary’s race-baiting tactics. Those voters that Hillary describe are really the ones that have a different cultural outlook, and its called prejudice.

Obama 08.

LL   May 5th, 2008 10:39 am ET

I'm fed up with the democrats. Hillary is a mess and It's amazing how many people keep believing what she says when she's been proven to be a liar over and over again. As for Obama, I like him but I feel he lacks strength. I don't see any solutions coming from the democratic party. Just a bunch of squabbling and finger pointing. I expect if either of them get elected that is all we will continue to see from them.

Big D   May 5th, 2008 10:39 am ET

NC and IN – Please vote Obama. Hillary can fight, but she cannot lead. We need a leader as a president, not a unreasonable fighter.
O '08

Damion K. Miles   May 5th, 2008 10:39 am ET

I find it amazing that people will still flock to her. She has absolutely no chance of "winning" the nomination. She can have it "stolen". Her latest gas-tax holiday plan is another example of her bad decision making. This seems good for right now, but voters will be highly upset after the summer when gas prices are higher than they could have imagined. Even someone making minimum wage won't see any benefit of saving $30-$40 over a 3 month period. That's ludicrous!!!!! Oh, and if anyone wants to bring up Rev. Wright – just look up Rev. William Procanick.

Barack Obama is not going to do what he thinks will get him votes, he's going to do what needs to be done that's good for the whole. I hope that people will make their decision based on which candidate has the best plan for all of our concerns and not based on the color of their skin, their gender or what someone they know said or did years ago. The fact that Hillary Clinton's former pastor is a convicted child molestor does no more to her one than Rev. Wright's remarks makes Barack feel that way. Wake up people.

DoneWithDems   May 5th, 2008 10:39 am ET

The Democratic Party. The gift that keeps on giving!!

Thanks yall

don from canada   May 5th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Something stinks at the Clinton News Network (CNN). I know you won’t show this but I have to say I have noticed on all the blogs that the references and links for your viewers to comments on the Paul vs. Clinton have disappeared! Why is that CNN – why the unfair reporting and all the support for the Clintons maybe she really does own the network !!!!!!!
PLEASE REPORT THE NEWS AND THE TRUTH THE FACTS ARE THERE WHY IS CNN HIDING THE CASE?

Roger   May 5th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Obama needs to drop out now before he ruins everything. If he is nominated McCain is going to be president.

obama follower   May 5th, 2008 10:38 am ET

why can't hill seal the deal?

new poll of polls just out

obama favorite 25% above hill

nc he is up by 40%

in indiana he is up 22%

cnn you put it out now post it

Alison   May 5th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Hey, Tim from Ohio -

I am a white person who voted for Obama. African Americans have helped put white male Democrats in the White House for decades. Hillary has lost all support in that community and it is not coming back. If she is the nominee( which she won't) she won't be able to win without them and believe me, they'd rather sit home than vote for her now.

Just sayin'......

Kevin   May 5th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Is anyone in Indiana paying attention? SHE LOST THE NOMINATION ALREADY. Your vote is wasted. I just don't get understand.

fred   May 5th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Hillary is in the lead....she took all the big states including Michigan and Flordia!! They will have to be counted or the Dems will lose BIG TIME Iin Nov!!

the truth hurts   May 5th, 2008 10:38 am ET

I guess people are taking a second look at Obama’s and his “close confidant / spiritual counsel” Wake up AMERICA!!! Obama is unelectable in November… no way no how.

Keith   May 5th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Read the below post I copied from this blog. How sad the Dems have become. The Hillary supporters have sank down to nothing but pure Race Hatred. It will take years before we will ever be able to accuse the Republicans of insensitivty. We have lost the high moral ground all to coronate the mega rich Elitist Queen Hillary.

North Carolina has a heavy black population so it is no suprise that he will win that state. However, he will not be able to win the nomination by black votes alone. He will need to woo some white people as well. As a white person, I will not vote for him. I will vote for Clinton or McCain.

ss   May 5th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Stop the BS Billary.

Obama 08

Dora   May 5th, 2008 10:37 am ET

After his famous speech about how he could never any more disown Rev. Wright than his white grandmother, I asked myself why would he even consider disowning his grandmother? I looked up his maternal white grandmother and I was surprised at what I found. I thought maybe she might be dead as he never talks about her. She seemed to have made sure he got the very best education. He obviously never worked any part time jobs while going to school as my children and grandchildren have. She is 85 years old still living in Hawaii. Didn't he go to Hawaii to campaign? Did he see his grandmother?

charlotte   May 5th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Go Hillary...We need someone who doesn't skirt the questions and answers with authority and knowledge. Hillary did not say we would use nuclear weapons on Iran. The question was, if Iran used a nuclear weapon on Israel would we retaliate? We would and we are able to obliterate Iran. Key word able. I do not believe for one minute we would drop a nuclear bomb on Iran. We, no doubt, are able to drop one on any country and they know it. That is something no President would want to do. I can see Obama wanting to talk about it while the missiles are in route. He would stutter and stammer until it was too late..He also admitted to pushing the wrong button when he first started to vote as a US Senator.. That is scary!!!!!!!

Toney   May 5th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Yes, Clinton has been in DC, speaking "DC" politics for a whole heap of years, which goes right back to Obama's point of "more of the same". Not really trying to live through 28 years of the same 2 families! COME ON! And, if you look on the broad scale, $845 billion(over several years), isn't much considering the fact that each state, regardless the population, has dished out upwards of $4 billion/yr since the war started. Thats not including the funerals, insurance, disability, hospital/medical expenses, supplies, etc., etc. The rode to recovery is going to be just as expensive as the one it took to get to this recession. There is a little conservative and liberal in all of us, and being conservation simply means that you know where your money is going. Seeing the bigger picture, making sound investments, and holding accountable the people that you vote for and pay to govern, the keys to restoration. As long as things are done fairly, the Democratic party will be united.

A vote for Hillary is a vote for McCain   May 5th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Come on Indiana. You have a chance of ending this primay
Hillary has no chance of winning. She is just helping McCain

A vote for Hillary is a vote for McCain

Jon- Columbus, IN   May 5th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Pausing to answer questions truthfully and honestly is better than the kneejerk "I'll obliterate Iran!" or "I don't listen to experts!" that comes out of Hillary's mouth.

If you count all those manufactured "negatives" that the Clinton campaign has come up with against Obama, you need to realize that there are ten times as many waiting to be leveled against the Clinton campaign by the Republicans, especially as she's tried to leverage her "experience" in the White House. I seem to recall her husband trimming down the military ruthlessly during his terms, as well as letting terrorists go with only a few cruise missile strikes. If you think she can run and *not* be linked to those decisions, despite only being First Lady, you're dreaming. After all, the connection there is way more substantive than to Ayers.

I almost wish she could get the nomination just so she could get trashed and burned come November. Playing the victim card will only get Hillary so far, once the media no longer has their favorite chew toy.

lynn-Kentucky Go Hillary   May 5th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Obama doesn't have the experience to run our great country. Hillary is a proven leader. And, for all the chauvanist, forget her gender and vote for the person who can make a difference and will not back away from a fight!!!!!

John H   May 5th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Obama is finished, the media (CNN included) can see he's a one hit (speech) wonder.

don from canada   May 5th, 2008 10:36 am ET

What a laugh Hillary doesn't listen to the Economists on the gas tax issue and she didn't read and listen to the expert reports on going into Irag either. So she voted with McCain to go to WAR and now she voted with McCain to stop the GAS TAXES for three months.
The Clinton's never do learn do they always WRONG !
Wake up Indiana and vote to get rid of her – she is an idiot !!!!!!!!

jennifer   May 5th, 2008 10:36 am ET

4 points is a clear lead for Clinton??? Wasn't she up 10 points last week in IN? Why do you fail to report that Obama has caught up with HRC in Indiana but you go out of your way to say Obama has lost his double digit lead in NC? You really are Clinton Network News!!!

CB   May 5th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Hillary have no original ideas of her own. She take everybody else plans and add one or two thing to try and say she have solutions.

The really sad one is adopting McCain's tax holiday and this who you Clinton supports claim is going to be ready on day one.

I DON'T THINKS SO.

OBAMA 08!

Paula from Canada PLEASE Post   May 5th, 2008 10:36 am ET

CNN has almost certainly given it's endorsement to Clinton. Glen Beck, the raging recovering alcoholic , spews his own hatred daily about Wright.. he is supposed to be a Mormon?? I question his particular brand of faith. He hasn't even watched the sermons but he stirs it up and up again. That man should never have been given any kind if television show. Beck is dangerous,he is hateful and ill informed. A self proclaimed Rodeo Clown.. how true.
So will Larry have the entire Clinton Clan on tonight?? His new best friends.. skewed journalism is never good. I might as well watch Fox for heavens sake.. be fair you lot.. except for Jack Cafferty, Donna Brazile and Roland Martin who are always brilliant. They are your saving grace. Bet you don't print this one!

carrie   May 5th, 2008 10:36 am ET

I am curious to know if any of these Hillary supporters can do simple math. Not only is the gas tax plan completely bogus, but so is the chance of her nomination. Regardless of what the media talking heads are telling people for ratings, it's pretty improbable that she will gain the delegates needed to win this nom, no matter what phony false empty promises she makes, and dirty political tactics she decides to use to get votes.

Alison   May 5th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Zogby has seen Obama leading in Indiana for the last three days, while a new Insider Advantage poll out midday will show clinton losing steam in Indiana, while still being in the lead. They say it should "cause Clinton concern."

monica   May 5th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Obama supporters – get on the phone and speak with those undecided voters!! YES WE CAN win both states tomorrow!

Tumbling Obama   May 5th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Obama is so similiar to Michael Dukakis it is scary. Talk not substance!

He says alot of good things, but cannot expand his base. You do not win general elections without expanding your base. He has failed to do that for 3 months now.

People are starting to talk notice of this severe problem with an Obama nomination.

Connie Sturgeon   May 5th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Hillary has come to Indiana telling people what they want to hear. Just like Washington has always done. This is what America's have been complaining about all these years. Now we have some one that will tell us the truth even if we don't want to hear it. As a white person I am ashamed of my race , I have heard many people say they would not vote for Obama because he is black. Several have used the "N" word . Wake up people, do we want the same thing we have had for the past seven years. Lying,failing to listen to any experts and doing anything to win , sounds like the same old Washington.

Indiana Vote for OBAMA on the 6th.

Connie from Indiana

fred   May 5th, 2008 10:35 am ET

YES, YES, YES!!!

GO HILLARY....YES YOU WILL!!!

Yes We can   May 5th, 2008 10:34 am ET

May 5th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Is this all for real ? Hillary can not win…the math does not work. Obama has already won 31 contests, the pledged delegates, and it would take her winning all of the contests by 60% to get the popular vote.

The media is trying to drag this out for good press. Obama has already won the darn thing. Get on board and lets beat McCain !!

Baby B   May 5th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Love how Obama NUTS call CNN or anyone who dosent do what YOU want them to racist. WOW, and you think he has a chance of winning with comments like that?

Lee WV   May 5th, 2008 10:34 am ET

When all is said and done Tuesday Obama will gain more delegates
in NC than she will in Indiana if she wins.I hope people are not tricked by the gas tax ploy.To start with it was McCains idea.Do the math,I drive 50 miles daily to work and back.At 20mpg that is 2.5 gaooln daily x5 days.12.5 gallon weekly x.18cents.That is a whopping 2.25 weekly x12 weeks=$ 27.00 for the summer then it jumps back up in Sept.Obama is looking long term.That is what we need.

Tim   May 5th, 2008 10:34 am ET

I am so glad this will be over tomorrow and then the Super Delegates, including John Edwards will endorse Senator Obama. Then we can get about the business of showing America what a John McCain would really bring to the country...Nothing. If McCain is the choice, you may just as well keep Bush in the Whitehouse.

President Barack Obama 08/12!!!!

Fired up and ready to go.

voter in AR   May 5th, 2008 10:33 am ET

really? Oil companies already see that we are willing to pay for $4.00 gasoline. They'll wait a week until comsumption goes up and raise prices back to the levels they were at the onset of the "tax holiday". People will be in the same boat they were in and then... get hit again with the tax! Prices will be higher than they were before!

Now we see how Bush got elected... People believing what politicians say without using their own brains to figure it out. The same reasons people make dumb decisions on credit. and lifestyle and fijnd themselves appreciating 30 cents a day.

Stop perpetuating the hard times! Don't be reactionary and roll with it. Step up and be intelligent.

Obama '08

Obama 08   May 5th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Could CNN at least update their superdelgate count before flashing it in the screen tomorrow night??

obama supporter   May 5th, 2008 10:33 am ET

TONY DC

you sound so tought fighting for a liear who would not save you if you were drowning.
so tought
god if i were your wife i would tell you where to stick. get a life and stop downing people you don't know

DCMataya   May 5th, 2008 10:33 am ET

The Clintons and their Cronies will steal the nomination away from Obama- via the rules commitee- who are Clinton people.
As life time white Democrat supporters from Washington state- when this happens – we will campaign hard for McCain- better someone with integrity opposed to those with none!!!

norma   May 5th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Ahead, behind, even, up, down, whatever, the media keeps stumping for the Obama win. Good, bad, the news still spends more time on what Obama does, says, feels, smells, you name it. If Hillary Clinton were to be up 10 points in North Carolina right now, the media would portray the polls as ineffective, and tell us that Obama is gaining at a speed faster than sound.

Please, people – if you were held to giving each candicate equal time, or be fined, all of the major tv stations would be owing millions in fines. I don't know why Americans vote at all, they should just let the media decide who they want for President, judges, aldermen, congress, House of Representatives and Senate. It sure is anything but justified as to how our communication system shows such favoritism. Personally, I think you feel sorry for Obama, Hillary is way to advanced in strength, verbal expression and fortitude which is certainly not popular with men. A strong woman become President must grate a lot of men to no end. As for women, you've been fighting for equality for years, in jobs, in the military, in salary, and here you have an opportunity to see if a woman can't improve in all these areas and break that stigma that women aren't leaders.............shame on you.

How about this   May 5th, 2008 10:33 am ET

We should rename the day before primaries "Kitchen Sink Day". I'm taking bets Clinton will pull something before the day is out.

emmarcee   May 5th, 2008 10:33 am ET

run and hide backstabbers...

roger   May 5th, 2008 10:33 am ET

I hope the people in NC take a good look at who they plan to vote for on Tuesday....Hillary has baggage but we all know about it....Obama is a different story he has baggage that is just surfacing....and it does not look good...Vote Hillary 08

DIANE MITRA   May 5th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Saving the average American $30 on gas is not much but it's something. It's all Hillary can do until she is President. Obama is showing his elitist side again when he states that $30 is nothing. It may be nothing in his pocket, but it's a heck of a lot in mine!

I think our young service men & women fighting in Iraq & Afghanistan would prefer to fight for a country who's President is proud enough to waer a lapel flag when asked and to place his hand on his heart for the National Anthem. Does this mean Obama would also not salute the flag?

i cannot believe that the Rev. Wright was ever given the role of advisor to the Obama Campaign!!!!! I'm glad he no longer holds that post, but someone who preaches the hatred of white Americans should nevr be an advisor to a presidential campaign.

Susan from Texas   May 5th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Martin,

You are an idiot if you think Clinton supporters will ever unite with Obama against McCain. It is not going to happen. You and your leader Obama are short sighted about the gas relief tax. There are hundreds of thousand of truckers out there, that will save litterally thousands of dollars, and so will consumers at the grocery store, and everywhere else. It is the high gas prices to the truckers, not to the individuals that are killing everybody, by raising up the cost of everything. Just another reason why Obama is not experienced enough to lead Illinios, let alone the nation. I noticed that your math left out Michigan and Florida, last I checked they were still part of the country. Obama,. if you have any standing as a human being, which I seriously doubt you won't steal the nomination by disenfranchising millions of democrats!

Indiana man   May 5th, 2008 10:32 am ET

How could anyone vote for Hilary the biggest liar and the worst person to get in the White House.
She voted for the war in Iran'
she voted for NAFTA– took thousands of jobs out of Indiana.
lied about Bosnia sniper fire
Lied about NAFTA AGAIN
Lied to us about the gas tax holiday
Lied about her ties with the MOFIA
Her ratings are 65% ngegative–people dont trust her now what about if she gets a crack in the white house.
THE WOMAN WOULD BRING TOTAL DISASTER TO THE PEOPLE OF INDIANA AND ALL ACROSS THE NATION.
SHE IS NOTHING BUT A LIAR IN A FLUFFED UP PANT SUIT.

shelly in IL   May 5th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Blast you republicans for screwing up the democratic primaries!

basanti, New York   May 5th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Question that Glen Beck asked so eloquently- why did it take obama 2 decades to see the divisive, illogical nature of wright when it took most of us 2 minutes? Sorry, but that doesnt give me confidence about barak's judgement- no wonder he plans to meet all loonies of the world! GO HILLARY!

Maurice   May 5th, 2008 10:32 am ET

I am an Obama supporter. It is my opinion that he will be a better president than the other 2 candidates. I had been of the opinion that if he did not get the nomination, I would not vote. I am now starting to think about the consequences. There are a lot of people that are thinking like me but, we better be careful. I dont want another 4 years of Bush. There have been more jobs lost and financial woes in the past 8 years all the while, the rich get richer and the poor get poorer. We democrats had better stop all the petty back and forth bickering and REALLY take a look at our democratic candidates whether we support them now or not.

John   May 5th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Surely the Hillary Republican gas tax gimick must tell the voters something about this lady and it is not that she is thinking of your pocket books but just you votes.

The next President,,,, Obama clearly stated early on in this campaign that he would tell the people what the NEEDED TO HEAR not what they WANTED TO HEAR, clearly he is sticking to his word as all the reputable economists agree with him not the two Republican candidates Hillary and McCain
If we are to cure this countries Ill's we need an honest person in the Whitehouse
Obama .

Steve   May 5th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Al from New Jersey. Listing the nonsense you did as if they were facts doesn't make them facts. Don't make stuff up. That's a Clinton trick. You really need to get out of that basement apartment you live in, in your mother's house and get some air. Do some research in places except on radical right wing websites. You might find yourself enlightened. It's people like you that voted for Bush, because you believed his nonsense. Now you're thinly-veiled racism is going to put a woman in office who has no business being there. It will be an additional 4 years of mediocre government, run by corporations through their hand-puppet of the day.

Michael   May 5th, 2008 10:31 am ET

I still can't believe the number of people who continue to support and accept Hillary's blatant lies. What has this country evolved into.

People are so desperate for answers that they will believe anything, even when they know they are being lied to.

How pathetic.

michael, singapore   May 5th, 2008 10:31 am ET

congrats hillary! i might not have the right to vote, but i sure think you're the best person to lead the great nation of USA.

Cindy   May 5th, 2008 10:31 am ET

HER LEAD IS A VERY MEEK ATTEMPT AND WON'T BE ENOUGH TO OVER THROW OBAMA!!!

TOO LITTLE TOO LATE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Feron   May 5th, 2008 10:31 am ET

I laugh when I see tickers like these. Go ahead CNN, attempt to drag this race on to garner interest from your readers. You know this race has been over for months. Eve if Hillary wins Indiana, she still has no chance of getting the nomination. Obama's lead is now 136 delegates, and will be even greater after North Carolina. Indiana – 72 delegates, NC – 115 delegates. Do the math people, its over.

Brad IL.   May 5th, 2008 10:30 am ET

When speaking the truth you get moderated by CNN and never get posted is a joke , I still will try. Congrats Hillary ! Finally it is starting to look like the smarter voters are coming out. Even if Obama wins N.C. it won't be by big numbers like you had in Penn. state . Lets see if the Obama camp spins his numbers and try to round up. People in NC & IND. I hope will vote for a candidate who actually has come up with some kind of plan instead of nothing but rebuking the other candidates with out giving a plan of his own. He wants to give tax breaks to every body but that gives no relief now just when you file your taxes next year. Hillary is at least offering something instead of nothing. Heck even John McCain is seeing that the regular guy needsa some kind of break even if it is only a small amount. Gas prices will still go up wither we have a tax break or not. Vote for Hillary and lets get some real work done to help this country. Hillary N.C. is waking up and hopefully come Tues. they will be in favor of you and you Win. Go HILLARY

HARRY   May 5th, 2008 10:30 am ET

Democrats have one choice HILLARY ..otherwise Florida Michigan Penns and Ohio are all voting GOP and then guess what we have John as president...VOTE HILLARY PLAUSE

Phil-Little Rock   May 5th, 2008 10:30 am ET

If I didn't know any better, I'd swear that Rev. Jeremiah Wright was a mole for Hillary's campaign. Tell that jacklegged SOB to keep his mouth shut, go back to Chicago and retire, and STAY THERE! By the way, I'm Black and let me tell you, this fool DOES NOT speak for all Blacks and DEFINITELY not for the entire Black Church.

GO AWAY, REV. WRIGHT!

GO OBAMA '08!!

pat   May 5th, 2008 10:30 am ET

Indiana voters.....please, before you cast you vote, LISTEN to Obama, READ what he has written, and make your decision based on the FACTS....not the biased impressions of uninformed extremists.

OPEN YOUR MINDS....you may be surprised at what he has to offer
America.

Mary   May 5th, 2008 10:30 am ET

The Clinton News Network does it again. CNN is showing its true colors. Your stories are always geared towards making Clinton look like a fighter and then you keep harping on the Wright controversy. What did the Clintons promise you....exclusive access to the White House? Must have been something good to make you sell your soul to the devil.

GO OBAMA!!!

MI Woman 4 Barack   May 5th, 2008 10:30 am ET

Interesting, I just listened to Hillary say "this is a process and you have to follow the rules....", but she thinks the Mi and Fla votes count for her....that's not following the rules.

Hillary signed that those votes wouldn't count but now she wants them to count. I think the Dems should wait until we have our nominee and then seat the Mi & Fla delegates......

Talk about flip-flip. That woman will say "ANYTHING" to get herself nominated!

Indiana and NC can fix this and stop this nonsense now......

VOTE BARACK OBAMA!

Swiss in Canada   May 5th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Al from NJ
People like you ar resp9onsible for Americas bad reputation! Racist and narrow mindet!
Name!! Black church like marxisme!!!! Do you even know what you are talking about?

Creative Woody   May 5th, 2008 10:29 am ET

As much as CNN wishes it were so, Indiana is not a "crucial state" any more than Guam was. North Carolina will sweep away any gains Clinton made in PA or Indiana.

Eric   May 5th, 2008 10:29 am ET

While the math may not be in Hillary's favor as far as the delegates are concerned, you can't dismiss the fact that Hillary has won ALL the major states and the popular vote, while Obama has not won "1" big state at all!

Do Obama supporters really want to send a nominee to the convention with out having one any red states that will actually be the deciding factor in this election?

Brent - Tampa   May 5th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Ummm....HELLO?!?

How has she "jumped into the lead"??? She was consistently tied or ahead by 4-7 points in every Indiana poll in the last 10 days.

I am not one to see media bias around every corner, but COME ON!

Obama for Emperor of the World   May 5th, 2008 10:29 am ET

The real truth will only come out after the voting is complete in both states tomorrow night! Polls aren't as accurate as they should be this time around because people just aren't being very truthful as to what they tell the pollsters and what they actually do once they are in the privacy of the voting booth. Speaks volumes for primaries hwere real votes count rather than caucuses where nothing is sacred or secret.

Wouldn't it be interesting to see what the results would be if the Black and white community were color blind and non-sexists and really voted for the candidate that could win in November? But realistically, based on the past state elections, we know that won't happen. Just look at the exit polls tomorrow and you'll see that racism both ways is still alive in America – so sad!!

After weeks of campaigning, it's even more clearer that both are just POLITICIANS and will say anything just to be elected. It seems that in recent weeks, Barry has been the most hypocritcal of the 2.

WIll   May 5th, 2008 10:29 am ET

The most fascinating thing to me is that the nation overwhelmingly does not trust Hillary Clinton. Which tells me one thing. Some Americans would rather have a liar that they can't trust than a black man.

obama supporter   May 5th, 2008 10:29 am ET

RICHARD WHEATSTONE
i agree with you i am fixing to drop cnn on the net and tv and will protest against them. thay have no mercy on obama and queann hill has all the glory.

cnn be fair if you want to keep your rateing. we the people can influrence it.
please post this

mollygonz   May 5th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Al from NJ...you have too much time on your hands. Don't forget all the garbage they will dig up on Hillary if she, heaven forbid, is the nominee in the fall. Talk about a circus.

becky   May 5th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Hillary and McCain has had so many chances to help the American people, they both have been in the heavy politics longer than Obama, but neither one has even lifted a finger during that time to help us, she has always voted against us. I watched her speech on TV last night, and I must tell you, I dislike her more today then I did when she first started running. She acts like the tough guy and that she is the only one who can help us now. If she would have helped us with the 35 years of experience she says she has, we would not need that much help now. I honestly feel she is just blowing hot air for votes. When she in office it will be the same crap all over again. I can read it between her lines.

Give me a break please   May 5th, 2008 10:29 am ET

I thought the election wasn't til tuesday. Lets be real for a change. Anyone who is enlightened, reasonably intelligent and educated with a good moral base couldn't in clear concience vote for Hillary. The problem is not that Obama gives you intelligence, honesty, good proven judgement and enlightenment which is too much for the average man. But he is clothed in a black man's skin which is the bottom line for most people who don't want to necessarily vote for Hillary but can't have a black man as president. Why don't you reluctant Hillary supporters stretch your skin and souls for once, you won't be disappointed. As for reverend white, our priest of 27 years was found guilty of child molestation. It has no effect on me other than the fact that we got a new priest. Wake up America and dig deep in your hearts. We have been given a gift in Obama, a chance to do something different for a change, i hope we don't blow it.

CINDY   May 5th, 2008 10:28 am ET

CNN NEVER POSTS THIS BUT HERE GOES, HOW CAN ANYONE VOTE FOR SOMEONE WHO SUPPORTED THE WAR THAT HAS TAKEN OVER 4,000 LIVES!!!
SHE LIES, SHE CHEATS, SHE IS TRYING TO GET THE NOMINATION FOR HER AND BILLARY, NOT THE PEOPLE.

Chris   May 5th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Hillary will win Indiana by 5-7 points and close the gap in NC by loosing by 5-7 points from the edge that Obama had in NC of 25 points a month ago.

Liz   May 5th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Could the person who wrote this article be anymore obvious in their support for Clinton? Why is it so difficult for the media to remain neutral? It's unfortunate that our media is completely incapable of reporting facts and is more interested in ratings. We have witnessed the national media switch from Clinton as the inevitable to Obama and now we are back to Clinton. I hope this ends soon because we’re all getting sick of it.

Dexter   May 5th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Hillary says she will "obliterate" Iran... Do you supporters really want a president willing to nuke 20 million children just to prove she's tough? Haven't we had enough of that kind of thing from Bush, or are Hillary supporters Bush supporters, too?

Most of you sure do act like Bush supporters.

Darryl   May 5th, 2008 10:28 am ET

AL from NJ,

I don't fell everyone from NJ share your racist views and narrov mind.

You shoul grow up.

great   May 5th, 2008 10:28 am ET

way to go one sided CNN!

Will   May 5th, 2008 10:28 am ET

And other polls show Obama with a lead

CNN is so biased it's disgusting. We understand your gimmick by now- you want a close race so that you have a story to report on. I hope these media conglomerates realize that everyone wants them to just go away!!!!!

Ngom   May 5th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Is Sen. Hillary Clinton ahead in the popular vote count or not. In interviews she says that she is and I do not hear the journalist question that claim. I suppose they must believe that she really is ahead in the count.

Alston   May 5th, 2008 10:27 am ET

I just read another poster questioning why Hillary got more airtime before crucial primaries while Obama none at all.

Racism is a sin ... What about bias?

To those up in rafters at CNN..... if Obama does wrap up the nomination you can eat humble pie.

Moshe   May 5th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Hillary 2008!!!
Barak H Obama is a lair and will never be the president of this great country.

Cilnton 2008 & 2012!!!

Robbie Flynn, Nashville, Tennessee   May 5th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Obama will win North Carolina by 12 points. He will win Indiana by 3 points. And when its all said and done, It will be time for Bush to go back to Texas, and the Clintons can carpool with him to Arkansas, since it is on the way....

Garee   May 5th, 2008 10:27 am ET

It will be president McCain if the senator from llinois is the nominee. He will be "swit-boated" from here to November and no amount of whining by he or his wife will stop it.

All the way for HRC   May 5th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Its seem they are going to win the states one each, either way, i hope dems realise Hillary Clinton appears to be more electable come November. Obama recent for is because Americans are beginning to see that guy is full of empty rheotics and he has no idea to establsh the "change" is preaching. I know that before November, more people would seen him for what he really is... Dem, pls smarten up, this guy (Obama) is prety empty.

Hillary Clinton ......08, you can do it, go all the way

God Bless America

Say anything to win   May 5th, 2008 10:27 am ET

If the gas tax plan is a solid idea, extend it to the course of 12months and see what happens when government spending falls ( road reconstructions), and demand of oil rises as a result of low tax.

When this happens, the FED will start printing currency like the central bank of Zimbabwe and when that happens we all will be bitting our fingers.

Dave   May 5th, 2008 10:27 am ET

It does seem that there is a bias in the story here. With the Clinton 2% lead in IN being described as a clear lead, and the Obama 8% lead in NC as slight edge.

The bias seems to be not necessarily in favor of Clinton though, but rather in favor of the underdog. This must be what keeps the news churning. Journalism is now mainly about entertainment instead of reporting.

Mike   May 5th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Clinton had a huge lead over Obama for Indiana until a couple months ago. He shrunk that lead to dead even, but now its reported as Clinton overtaking him. I hate spin.

Karen L. Reimer, Mt. Bethel, PA   May 5th, 2008 10:26 am ET

CNN this "poll of polls" is such a lie! Nice try but it will not work. Obama will win Indiana and North Carolina. Why don't you have a news article telling that Obama won Guam over the weekend? STOP TRYING TO FIX THE ELECTION CNN. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE ARE SMARTER THAN YOU!

Good job CNN   May 5th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Obama is loosing momentum while Hillary is getting momentum. There is no doubt about it we cannot hire an inexperience junior senator for these coming challenges.

Obama if you want Hillary will train you for the VP.

Hebed from Florida.

Mireille, Charlotte   May 5th, 2008 10:26 am ET

I JUST WANT TO KNOW ON MONDAY, NOT EVEN TUESDAY, YOU ALL CAN DETERMINE THIS? WHO DO YOU TALK TO TO GET THE PULSE? HOW CAN THIS LEAD BE DETERMINED OR ANY POLLS AND IT'S LEAD? YOU ALL ARE BEING MISLEADING THIS MORNING. I DON'T EVEN CARE WHO WINS AT THIS POINT, BUT THERE IS A LOT OF STUPIDITY AND TURNING A BLIND EYE, TO KEEP THIS TRAINWRECK OF A NATION RUNNING ON THE WRONG TRACK.

Chris from NY   May 5th, 2008 10:26 am ET

What CNN described as slight edge for Obama in the national polls CBS poll described as resounding bounce for Obama with 8 to 12 point lead. I am glad I don't get my information from CNN alone. Otherwise I would have quite listening to news about this campaign. It's like CNN has been bought over by the Clintons.

mollygonz   May 5th, 2008 10:26 am ET

4 points..whoop de doo!! They are still basically the same considering the margin of error. How could they say she is showing a lead...give me a break! We'll see tomorrow ( :

Jeremy Lee   May 5th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Why does the news media keep distorting all of this crap.....Indiana is not crucial. Clinton cannot win....that is it. They are selling sensationalism.....

WhiteWomanForObama   May 5th, 2008 10:26 am ET

RICHARD WHETSTONE: You took the words right out of my mouth. GREAT POST! I feel your frustration and your growing disgust with CNN. I use to be a major fan,watching everyday, but have moved on in search of media fairness.

IndependantQ

Real Change   May 5th, 2008 10:26 am ET

She's had the lead for over a week you bias ...........

Marilyn in Texas   May 5th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Come on people....for 30.00 dollars (and she does not have the power to do even this) you would threaten 300,000 jobs, which would only make you worst off. If you don't stand for something, you will fall for anything. Our country is in a mess. It is really time for us to change this. CNN, you are not for the people.

Swiss in Canada   May 5th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Guys, what are you doing? Do you really buy what Ms Clinton says?
30 cents a day! And you fall for it!!!!!!! Right now I really start to think Americans are stupid! That's why Obama starts losing. He talks to you like to adults, Clinton talls to you like to little children and offers you 30cents a day!!!!!!!!l

yhoff76   May 5th, 2008 10:25 am ET

To all of you voters voting for Hillary Clinton and her cronies, go to "you tube" and type "Mickey Kantor" and you will get a clear picture as to what the Hillary campaign thinks about you.

Jane, NC   May 5th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Sen. Clinton's candidacy is a rare window of opportunity to elect a woman who will probably be the most capable president in our history. Sen. Obama ran before he was ready, especially given the serious problems our country now faces.

Bill   May 5th, 2008 10:25 am ET

No bad for Hillary. Obama had a 35 point lead going into N.C. a few weeks agao. More and more people are seeing Obama for what he is, a fraud.

Angela - Florida   May 5th, 2008 10:25 am ET

The republicans sat on the Obama stories (and mark my words more to come) until they knew that the democrats had no choice but to nominate him or their would be a new civil war. Obviously they have a much better strategy than the dems. The controversy and misleading words Obama has spoken will not die before November. He may round up a few votes in FL, but he will not carry this state. This is an important state. I am a democrat and know that had I been a registered republican atleast my vote would have been counted even if only 50%. I do not believe in twisting McCain's words about being in Iraq for 100yrs. Think about it, do you hear them yelling to remove the presence in Germany, Korea, Japan? Anyone that believes that ad is really not very informed about our military and should not be speaking out. If you choose to speak out about this then please demand that we remove our military from everywhere but here!

M.S. Indiana   May 5th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Amazing... The people who gets hurt most by the Nafta and Cafta deals are still voting for the Clinton's, who made the trade deals in first case.. And Indiana got hit hard by it 2 plants in our county closed and moved to Mexico...

And like 18 cent break is a big deal... it will be eaten up by oil companies wanting a little bit more of their share.... And fat chance they will even be able to put it into law, neither of them will be president this year... And what about the bridges and roads that tax is going for ????

Please fellow Indiana's wake up and close the deal... no more Bush, no more Clinton... Else we will end up with Laura and Chelsea running soon to too

@americans   May 5th, 2008 10:25 am ET

CNN, this just biased reporting!...for a guy who gets hammered on the Wright and bittergate issue; Obama is doing just fine!

I wonder why the media keeps injecting Hillarious back in the race....it's over. Obama won!

REPORT FAIRNESS, CNN!

ObamaSupporters   May 5th, 2008 10:24 am ET

The polls have consistently been wrong.
WE WILL SEE TOMORROW.

Baby B   May 5th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Hillary will do better in NC then people think...

Unshrub   May 5th, 2008 10:24 am ET

If Obama said he should win the nomination after he won a few of the primaries Queen Hillary and her queen worker bees would have had a holy fit, yet after a few wins by Hillary they claim she should get the nomination, even though she is still behind.

yhoff76   May 5th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Obama is as patriotic as anyone, you are no ignorant than other americans who can't look beyond a name or skin color, Clinton is back pedaling on her stupid "obiteration" comment now, ??? This woman is desparate...it shows now the gas tax scheme, only a dummy would fall for that but then again, she isn't getting the college educated vote.

Ludovic   May 5th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Indiana is in the margin of error, and NC is not
So Obama can still get both
so stay tune!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Gallup tracking poll (05/01 – 05/03) 49 – 45 for obama
Gallup for USA today (same date 05/01 – 05/03) 44 – 51 for clinton
Can someone explain me how the same company can run the same poll twice in the same period and have 11 points of difference ?
I really don't understand this !!
this is BS

Judy   May 5th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Fact: Clinton CAN'T WIN!!!!

She will never catch Obama in pledged dels.

It's OVER.

Jean, CANADA   May 5th, 2008 10:24 am ET

CNN is officially a joke!!!!! Keep backing up Hillary...your credintials as a reputable news organization is SEVERELY lacking.

OBAMA 08, 12...THE TRUTH

Btw...you probably won't post this but as long as someone at CNN see's this..... my point will be made.

AZM   May 5th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Funny when Obama shinks a double digit lead in PA (by spending money 4 to 1 against Hillary) it's an amazing change... but when Hillary does it in NC while spending less money... it's not mentioned.

Obama's on the way down.... he and his (never proud) family will soon be forgoten...

Sam in Indiana   May 5th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Clearly this is a campaign of "pander and deception of the past vs. truth and transparency."

Hillary Clinton is insulting the intelligence of American voters. We need the truth and real changes. We deserve better than these phony promises that hurts us all.

Wayne   May 5th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Is it any wonder why Clinton cleans up with the UNEDUCATED demographic. These are the same people who put Bush in office TWICE!!

Indiana needs better schools. These fools have fallen for the Clinton mumbo jumbo.

Holden Litgo   May 5th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Has anyone looked into this war in Iraq that Bush created and Clinton supported? It seems like a lot of (lives) money (lives) in taxes (lives) for the American (Iraqi) people to pay.

Matthew   May 5th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Clinton may have the lead as of now but you got to remember that Independents and Republican can vote in Indiana's primary and they tend to fall towards Obama so she maybe leading among Dems. But to point out it probably within the Margin of error so really its a tie in Indiana. And do you really think they Obama is going to win NC by only 8 points. Yeah right. Cause tomorrow after Obama wins both states he will probably pick up at least 7 delagates. 6 from Indiana and 1 big one from NC. Those 6 from indiana are the one Clinton supporter Even Byah told them not to declare their support for obama ahead of the primary but he did for Clinton. I think that is Washinton double talk. and I feel that John Edwards is going to endorse who ever wins NC. And will help Obama in Kentucky and WVa. And there probably will be alot of Clinton supports that come on here and talk trash and throw out bogus statements against Obama. My comments to them, dont get mad becuase your losing in every way possible and they air is slowly leaking out your elitist balloon. The Clinton say Obama is an elitist but look who made over 100millon dollars in 7 years. And Mccain, who married Cindy for 100millon dollars Beer Baron status. O and that video of James, George, and Mikey gotta be true becuase James big mouth aint come out and deny it.

Joe   May 5th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Look for this thing to essentially be over on Wednesday. If Obama wins NC and IN is this close, the party structure will essentially say what has been clear to everybody except Senator Clinton and her desperate followers ... IT'S OVER!!!! But, of course, Senator Clinton will remain in the race. We'll be able to hear her say once again, "but what about Michigan and Florida" ... and "wait, should the people of Canada have a say in this?". The fact is, Senator Clinton on her campaign will suggest moving the goal posts wherever they need to in an effort to secure the nomination for her. That is because they never saw this as a nomination, but more as a coronation. They think this is owed to her, but it's not. She has run a horrible campaign and has hurt the Democratic party.

DAN   May 5th, 2008 10:23 am ET

She'll win Indiana and tie in NC, but she'll win big in WV and KY. If you count FL and MI, she'll be a head in the popular vote. That's why you should never give up in life and she's proven to be quite a fighter. Isn't that what the country needs.

jp   May 5th, 2008 10:23 am ET

OBAMA IS A MEMBER OF A DEVISIVE CULT THAT DISLIKES WHITES
CONTINUES TO BE A MEMBER
AND HE IS GOING TO BE ELECTED TO A COUNTRY THAT IS MORE THAN 80% WHITE!
IF THAT HAPPENS THEN MICKEY MOUSE WILL BE VICE -PRES

Tom C   May 5th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Barrack was on "Meet the Press" with Russert Sunday morning. He did vote for a gas holiday in Illinois and said it does not work and he has learned from that mistake. Clinton followers wake up. IT DOES NOT WORK, IT IS A GIMMICK. If she cannot listen to her advisors, economists, etc. then she is George Bush all over again.

Lynn , Georgia   May 5th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Come on tars, your battle at black mountain made this country happen, don't give it all away with an ill-informed primary vote. Think of what is in front of you. Vote and support Hillary Clinton, our country and future depend on you. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND HILLARY TOO.

Sarah   May 5th, 2008 10:23 am ET

These polls are nothing but a bunch of garbage. They are based on 500 to 1,000 people. No one no for sure if Clinton will win Indiana. She keeps promising things she can not deliver. She will still have to share the win with Obama in single digits which just keeps pushing him closer to 2, 025.

Rebecca   May 5th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Why is Chelsea Clinton so secret? Why is the media not looking into her past but dig up anything and everything on Reverend Wright? Chelse is almost 30 years old now, she is not a teenager anymore. We know a couple of things, she has 2 college degrees and works at a big New York hedge fund that donates to the Clintons. Other than that, most of her background is kept a secret. The media is afraid to touch her. Hillary is super protective of her all while she is out on teh campaign trail every day stumping for her mother. What are they trying to hide?

Allen   May 5th, 2008 10:22 am ET

The gas tax is nothing but fluff and political pandering. What is much more critical is the sleazy conspiracy between the Clintons,Rev. Wright and the news media. I have listened to the Rev. Wright speech that sparked this manufactured controversy. Guess what I heard. The Rev. Wright gushes with love for the Clintons. Don't believe it? Listen to the speech. Rrev. Wright Loves the Clintons! The speech never mentions Obama once. Rev. Wright was a confidant of the Clintons during the Bill Presidency and he still loves and supports them This whole Rev. Wright contoversy is a plot by the Clintons,Wright and the media to discredit Obama. If the truth comes out. Rev. Wright would become a Clinton controversy as it indeed should be.

John W., Milwaukee, WI   May 5th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Hillary will WIN IN big time!

We don't EVER WANT a OBABANATION in our WHITE HOUSE!

Hillary Forever!

mary j   May 5th, 2008 10:22 am ET

According to this article, Barack Obama has a slight edge nationally with a 4 point lead, but Hillary Clinton has a decisive margin in Indiana with a 4 point lead. Perhaps this is not really a news story, but subtle editorializing focusing on the choice of adjectives. I'll take the national leader.

APS in Hawaii   May 5th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Too many polls and who cares until the people vote. Obama and Clinton supporters should realize this for what it is, the news media trying to make the news instead of reporting the news. The only poll that counts is on Tuesday. It is just sickening to have these dumb hour by hour polls.

Phillip Bunn   May 5th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Sharon of Minnesota, you are a dangerous fool. Maybe you can get the Clintons to adopt you; their daughter isn't working.

MD in OK   May 5th, 2008 10:22 am ET

I just hope the good people of Indiana realize what they are doing. If Hillary wins, she will make the argument she is the candidate of choice. Do you know the republicans will crush her in the general. She has too much baggage. She said we have seen it all...we ain't seen nothing, yet.

If Florida and Michigan are seated just for HIllary, I will have no part in this election! Hillary will not get my vote.

Emmaddy   May 5th, 2008 10:22 am ET

What's a vicdict? Oh yeah, from one of those intelligent Obama supporters.

Dexter   May 5th, 2008 10:22 am ET

C yoU Next Tuesday, Hillary.

martin   May 5th, 2008 10:20 am ET

hillary.you're not getting the 69% vote you need,to overtake obama in delegates.when you don't recieve the votes you need tomorrow,will you please drop out ,so democrats can unite against mccain in the fall?you lost this race back on super tuesday.you've been tearing down the democratic party ever since.lick your wounds and go back to new york or arkansas or pennsylvania or guam or wherever the hell it is you come from,and take your lying husband with you.we want a nominee who doesn't buy votes for a lousy $28.you claim the average american will save $70[another outright lie],that experts say is false.apparently,hillary is seriously lacking in her mathematical abilities.you cannot run a national economy ,without knowing how to count.

Jerry - IN   May 5th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Is this all for real ? Hillary can not win...the math does not work. Obama has already won 31 contests, the pledged delegates, and it would take her winning all of the contests by 60% to get the popular vote.

The media is trying to drag this out for good press. Obama has already won the darn thing. Get on board and lets beat McCain !!

Obama '08

This is a total gimmick   May 5th, 2008 10:20 am ET

The truth is that those who are in favor of her gas tax plan are those with little to no worthy education of the real world.

You want a gallon of milk but pay more for gas and also left with poor road maintenance.

This is a total gimmick

Wake up folks!!!!

Al from NJ   May 5th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Senator Obama should step aside and start supporting Hillary before Democrats lose to McCain.
He has too many negatives attached to him. Next time. He is NOT ready.
1.) Reverend Wright
2.) Trinity United Church of Christ in Chicago support of Louis Farrakhan
3.) William Ayers who he worked with that bombed the Pentagon
4.) Anton Rezko: Another man that supports Obama that is a criminal on trial in Chicago
5.) Elitist Attitude: People cling to guns and religion because they don't like our government. People dislike people if they are imigrants because of how our government is treated
6.) Michelle Obama: Elitist attitude This is the first time I was proud of our country
7.) Black Theology: Similar to Marxism 10 point black value system and anti American
8.) Patriotic? No flag pin: What's the big deal. He is stubborn NOT to wear one. That's the big deal. Why is it a big deal to him if Americans want him to wear one.
9.) No experience.
10.) No Universal Health Care
11.) No tax cut on gas
12.) Name: Barack Hussein Obama
13.) Deception: Not telling voters that he had all of these problems when he first began running for President
14.) Not ready to take charge
15.) Objects to Michigan and Florida from having a revote

Wake up Democrats!

What does he think he is doing? Singing for American Idol?
McCain will not let one of these issues go. He is not electable.
Many people in my community have been infuriated with him. Now that they see what and who he represents, they would have voted differently.

mazola   May 5th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Hey Indiana, don't make that mistake. Clinton is out of touch.Can you see she is just saying anything to win votes....Come on Indiana......lets shut the clintons down and lets get a nominee to face McSame.....

Jim from Birmingham, AL   May 5th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Both of them are "politics as usual", despite Obama's attempt to portray himself to the contrary. Obama's recent episode with Rev. Wright showed me that he will do whatever is politically expedient to deal with a difficult situation. Obama eventually denounced the pastor whose church he attended for 20 years after it became obvious that those views (which Obama either tolerated or agreed with) were unacceptable to the voters.

On balance, therefore, we have a well known politico who develops detailed programs to address our problems with Clinton, or a little known probably-politico who talks an "upbeat game" but does not have any well developed programs for the voters to analyze. Between the two, I would have to vote for Clinton.

Walt, Belton,TX   May 5th, 2008 10:20 am ET

McCain concerns me to the point of worrying a bit.
Hillary scares me – her lies defy common sense.
Obama completely terrifies me, can we survive him?
If Patriotism is important to you, then there’s only McCain!

Jason   May 5th, 2008 10:19 am ET

With all of Hillary's momentum, she still can't pull an offset.
Barack won 11 straight contests with his momentum while Hillary can't.

This shows that Hillary is completely unelectable.

Tim from Ohio   May 5th, 2008 10:19 am ET

North Carolina has a heavy black population so it is no suprise that he will win that state. However, he will not be able to win the nomination by black votes alone. He will need to woo some white people as well. As a white person, I will not vote for him. I will vote for Clinton or McCain.

NC Dems   May 5th, 2008 10:19 am ET

If you want to pay even more for gas, food, etc, and if you want to go to war with Iran then vote Hillary.

If you want a thousand dollar releif check next year and deplomacy with Iran then vote tor Barack!

Hillary just said "she's sure gonna try to get you a gas tax relief" – key words "gonna try" – don't mean she will. She won't even listen to the ecomomists!

For a better America – vote Barack Obama!

OBAMA 08!

Doug   May 5th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Americans voting for Bush for a second term, and now backing Clinton? You people deserve what you get. It's just sad that everyone else who puts some thought into whom they vote for has to be represented by the same person. What a bunch of co-dependent freaks we have in our voting public.

Phillip Bunn   May 5th, 2008 10:19 am ET

The good people in the beautiful state of North Carolina have more common sense than to vote for a vindictive liar like Hillary Clinton.

Rob   May 5th, 2008 10:19 am ET

So Sad and desperate! Hillary has to steal the useless Gas Tax Gimmick from John McLame. As if that was not bad enough she then steals the I am tough, I will Nuke Iran from McLame also. And just to give that oh so subtle racial reminder, she says, I am like the little blond,blue eyed white Goldilocks. Pathetic!

Alston   May 5th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Having the advantage of a 3rd person's perspective in this election it is clearly obvious that Hillary is being propped up by CNN as their presumptive nominee.

Why would any 'independent' news channel cater to only 1 candidate before crucial primaries?? Twice in a row.

Rao   May 5th, 2008 10:19 am ET

She is a " ENERGIGER BUNNY " can do any thing to keep the DYNASTY OF Clintons

Joan, Ontario, Canada   May 5th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Why is Hilary Clinton's 4 point lead in Indiana called a "clear lead" while Barrack Obama"s 4 point lead in the national poll is called a "slight Edge"? What's the difference?

Larry   May 5th, 2008 10:19 am ET

It is a trend that late deciders break to Hillary. Some of this relates to people saying one thing and doing another in the booth. However, she is relentless on the campaign trail and says the things (panders) that people relates to. The problem is that most of the stuff is usually found to be not true. But she's long gone, having squeaked out another one. This time it is the gun ad. In Texas it was was the 3 am ad. In Ohio, it was NAFTA. When will voters learn not to listen to Hillary's 11th hour appeals?

yhoff76   May 5th, 2008 10:19 am ET

To all of you voters voting for Hillary Clinton and her cronies, go to "you tube" and type "Mickey Kantor" and you will get a clear picture as to what the Hillary campaign thinks about you. We have an obligation to elect the more qualified candidate and Hillary has not transcended gender the way Barack Obama has transcended race. Although some in the racist media (Fox News) would love to smear Obama and turn a Harvard educated unifier into a black panther. Such tactics and bias is an insult to the American people and a divisive tactic playing on America's original sin of racism. Some in this great country would love to make the words of Rev Wright the same as those of Obama's but that is not the case and never will be. Rev Wright will be judged on his own merit, along with Rod Parsley, John Hagee and many other preachers and priests who have their own controversial opinions. We as a country have to see the tactics of fat pocket editorial writers who simply are too racist too see someone other than "white" grab the oval office. A country divided cannot stand, wake up people, we as Americans, are greater than that.

Arturo   May 5th, 2008 10:18 am ET

I sincerely hope that voters start seeing thru each and every comment/proposal of both candidates.

Obama, is a young senator, but lacks experience and needs ore time to learn about foreign policy, economics and most importantly, how to handle everyday political and social issues since he seems to be disingaged from everyday needs of the american people.

First, Obama's comments about people clining to guns, religion, and people discriminating people unlike them are uncalled for, and the medium where he clearly expressed those comments, a liberal base in a private meeting in san Francisco makes them worse. Furthermore, his response to such comments instead of a clear apology was lame to say the least.

Second, Obama's alliegance for over twenty years with Reve Wright and his claims that he was not aware of Wrights marxist and divisive rethoric that is not representative of any christian churchs in America was also lame. Twenty years to finally say that he dennounced someone? Please....

Third, Obama's lack of apparent patriotism, wearing the american flag or saluting when the national anthem is played. If elected, will he be the first president not to salute when the national anthem is played in public events? Does he think that he should not do it because he is not "proud of being an emrican" as Mrs. Obama said? He cannot deceive the american public, facts speak louder than spin words.

Fourth, Obama has a tendency of not responding to issues, but rather to raise other issues. Do Democrats think he is electable? I think the amwerican public is wiser and understands posturing and lack of sense when it comes to electing its leaders.

Finally, I believe that the American public is finally realizing the shortcoming of Obama's candidacy and it remains to be seen as of whether he will finally be the democratic nominee. There might be more scheletons there and there is further scrutiny about his candidacy now.

Voter   May 5th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Obama was far more negative at last night’s J-J Dinner than Clinton. He stated that he had a stimulus package that would benefit people more. But he clearly chose to leave out how he is planning to pay for the Stimulus package. Is he going to cut programs, raise taxes or borrow more money from China?
At a dinner that was supposed to celebrate and unite the Democratic Party, Obama was the one who was more divisive (something he learned from Wright perhaps?) with most of his negative attacks not being aimed at the Republican Party members but at his own party members.

mama4obama   May 5th, 2008 10:18 am ET

The world is hoping that Indiana and NC will show sound judgement and look to the future. We cannot move forward if nothing changes.

OBAMA 08

Sharon Minnesota   May 5th, 2008 10:18 am ET

In reading some of the comments on these blogs, I am completely put off by most of the Obama supporters. It is completely obvious that many of you are of a uncivilized nature and have no respect for anything or anyone. In a fight for power you have been devious, deceitful and vulgar and a mirror reflection of your candidate. If there is any hope for this nation and the world, it does not lie in the campaign of Barack Obama.

It saddens me that so many of you do not realize that the Clintons have sacrificed for this country and have paid their dues in life so that you could live in a free society. Whether or not you agree with everything they have been or done, you still owe them respect and gratitude for their service to this country. You do not owe them your vote or your support but could you at least be half way civil in your remarks about them?

I can only hope that the very youngest of our society will grow up with more civility and with a sense of dignity that the Obama campaign people do not possess. I can never vote for a man whose followers will stop at nothing to obtain political power.

CNN blog moderators have deliberately baited these blogs with the poison of innuendo in their reporting. They have refused to post truthful information and instead pandered to sensational lies and rumors over and over again.

I am almost positive that this will not be posted but maybe some of the truth will get through if I have made this controversial enough.

God help you when you fail.

Larry Larsen   May 5th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Obama will be the nominee after tuesday as Hillary will shamely drop out.

right source   May 5th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Let's stop with these poll of polls CNN, you have been wrong before. We will see what the vicdict will be on Tuesday.

OBAMA 08

Jason Steltham   May 5th, 2008 10:17 am ET

When Hillary leads by 4 in Indiana it's called a "clear lead". When Obama leads Clinton by 4 points nationally, it is called a "slight" lead. Who is this Alexander Mooney CNN Ticker producer? A Clinton Aide?

Debbie   May 5th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Have you ever noticed when CNN give counts Obama's is "slight lead", and even though Obama is in the lead he used to have "double digits", versus Clinton "leads Obama", Clinton's lead increases. Even with the Guam caucus, Obama beats Clinton "but only 4 delegates are at stake", "he beat her by only 7 votes". I just notice how CNN downplays Obama's victories. Anyway, polls don't win elections. Votes do. So again, Obama has most delegates, most states won, and popular votes. GO OBAMA!!

Mary   May 5th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Go get um Hillary!!! :D

MD   May 5th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Hillary Clinton will go down in the history of the United States as the biggest traitor to the Democratic Party.

The DNC has done the Democrats a disservice by allowing Clinton to continue in her crash-and-burn style, and the price is high: McCane will win in November, if the campaign does not come to an end after NC.

biased CNN!!!!!   May 5th, 2008 10:16 am ET

WHEN oBAMA CUT THE 30 + ;LEAD OF CLINTON IN pENNSYVANIA, TO 9.2%...WHAT WAS RTHE NEWS?????
NOW CLINTON NEWS IS THE NEWS SHE LIKES...YES CNN, YOUR PAYCHECKS ARE A VERY IMPORTANT ISSUE!!!!
CLINTON NEWS NETWORK!!!!!

Amy   May 5th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Hillary is no dummy in the least. She is counting on voters to be the deceived dummies.

Independant Thinker   May 5th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Obama is coming off a win in Guam and will win the NC and Indiana...it does not matter Hilliary will remian in teh race until the last super delegate vote is cast.

Not this Time! Obama 08

GARY   May 5th, 2008 10:15 am ET

LISTEN BARACK IF YOU REALLY WANT TO GET IN THE GOOD GRACES OF THE PEOPLE GET YOUR BUT OVER TOT IRAQ AND SHOW THE SOLDIERS YOU SUPPORT THEM HILLIARY AND MCCAIN HAVE BEEN THERE NUMEROUS TIMES AND I THINK IF YOU ARE TO BE COMMANDER IN CHIEF YOU OWE IT TO THESE MEN AND WOMEN THAT YOU ARE WITH THEM

DemocracyNow2008   May 5th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Survey's Polls come Tuesday CNN the only Poll you should look at are those that go out and cast a vote in the voting booth in Indiana.

Obama will win Indiana no matter what survey's you tell us fave Clinton.

That poll will shift because of her Bush like comments over this past weekend about blowing up Iran.

Voters do not want a War hungry copy cat of Bush.

Obama should just now keep reminding Voters in Indiana about what Clinton wants to do to Iran.

When was the CNN Poll conducted or did I miss that.

Take another Poll and ask because of Clintons Iran statement will you vote for Obama or Clinton in Indiana and North Carolina.

I bet you will get a very different answer on this Polling question CNN.

People are against creating another War .

Clinton will lose again both Indiana and North Carolina because of her War Hawk comments .

Marc   May 5th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Anybody voting for Obama and the Clinton News Network don't want to post your comments. They will late all these racist people leave comments. I read one that made no sense.

Scott   May 5th, 2008 10:15 am ET

I pray to God as an American that this is all over on Wednesday morning.

Kris from AZ   May 5th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Obamanites Unite and lets defeat Hillary so Obama can WIN the general election and become president of the United States of America.

biased CNN!!!!!   May 5th, 2008 10:14 am ET

3 days of the Rev. picture, then one day of the bad Obama picture, and then , monday morning a good Hilary picture....???

dont worry cnn, clinton news network......you are working hard for your candidate...we the americans are working hard for ours!!!!!
Obama 08/12
no more lies
no more being pandered to
no more biased media
I wish this was all true!!!!

Joel King   May 5th, 2008 10:14 am ET

If she loses one of these two states it is time to leave. If she stays she is less viable then Huckabee was when he hung around.

Marc   May 5th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Hello CNN, I am waiting for my voice to be heard also. Why don't you start posting my comments.

B   May 5th, 2008 10:14 am ET

She needs to drop out and stop being divisive. It's over...

Mathematically, the only way to win (for her) is to beat Obama by greater than 20 points in all of the last contests and persuade many more superdelegates to cross over to her- ain't gonna happen. On the flip side, he can win and secure the nomination come next month.

Use the delegate counter and see for yourself.

Brooke   May 5th, 2008 10:13 am ET

If Obama is the saviour of this nation as his fanatical supporters imply why is it that Hillary is so close to him in both NC and IN? Wasn't he supposed to be winning by double digits?

Steve in DC   May 5th, 2008 10:13 am ET

The wording of this article is so negative toward Obama. How can Clinton have a "clear lead" in Indiana 48 to 44% but Obama has only a "slight edge" over Clinton with a four point lead? Which is it CNN? Are 4 points slight, or clear? I guess it depends on what side of the percentage sign Hillary is on.

Emmanuel   May 5th, 2008 10:13 am ET

CNN you guys are LIARS! Obama will win INDIANA its your plan to keep Hillary in the race.

Realistic   May 5th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Indiana will be a wash, North Carolina will be a win for Barry, and the remaining SuperDelegates will announce for Barry on Wednesday and Thursday, after which Hillary officially becomes the Ron Huckabee of the Democratic party - staying in just to try to pay campaign debts.

Hillary actually lost after being landslided in Wisconsin and Virginia, but the media has kept it appearing close for lack of other titillating news to report, and it hasn't hurt the Democratic party too much because it has allowed Barry to bring in a lot of new, young, highly-educated and motivated members.

Bye, bye, Hillary, bye, bye. Sayonara Sweetheart, Adios Angel. Bye, bye, Hillary, bye, bye. See you in 2012, maybe, baby.

DemocracyNow2008   May 5th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Survey's Polls come Tuesday CNN the only Poll you should look at are those that go out and cast a vote in the voting booth in Indiana.

Obama will win Indiana no matter what survey's you tell us fave Clinton.

That poll will shift because of her Bush like comments over this past weekend about blowing up Iran.

Voters do not want a War hungry copy cat of Bush.

Obama should just now keep reminding Voters in Indiana about what Clinton wants to do to Iran.

Like I said the when was the CNN Poll conducted or did I miss that.

Take another Poll and ask because of Clintons Iran statement will you vote for Obama or Clinton in Indiana and North Carolina.

I bet you will get a very different answer on this Polling question CNN.

People are against creating another War .

Clinton will lose again both Indiana and North Carolina because of her War Hawk comments .

Ken   May 5th, 2008 10:12 am ET

The only reason why Obama cannot "seal the deal", Senator Clinton, is because YOU are still in the race. Give your party some respect and run in 2016. I might get my vote back by then.

Obama '08

Liz   May 5th, 2008 10:12 am ET

...another spin by the media to attempt to drag on this race.

A win in Indiana and a loss in NC means nothing for clinton. She will still be behind in elected delegates, popular votes. The superdeligates will still favor Obama.

elected delegates is what wins elections, just ask Al Gore who lost the pledged delegates but won the popular vote to G. Bush.

this race is not close. Obama will win most votes and most importantly the ELECTED DELEGATES vote.

Bruce Taylor, Berkeley, CA   May 5th, 2008 10:12 am ET

DOES RACE RING A BELL?

Concerned   May 5th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Even if Hillary wins Indiana, she cannot catch up to Obama. Hillary thought that in February Super Tuesday would be over but she underestimated Obama's run for the White House. The people have already voted.

Deb   May 5th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Obama is no longer a viable candidate!

Hillary can win in the General Election!

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

Hillary 08

Terry Williams   May 5th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Obama's political corruption is starting to show. "Sen. Barack Obama won the endorsement of the Teamsters earlier this year after privately telling the union he supported ending the strict federal oversight imposed to root out corruption, according to officials from the union and the Obama campaign."

Tony   May 5th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Realistically, it's over. You know it, I know it, everybody knows it. Clinton supporters are delusional. Is the she best person for the job? Debatable, but I don't think so... but it also doesn't matter. The truth is, pure and simple, Obama simply has too many delegates right now. If the superdels give the nod to Clinton, the country will be in chaos.

Stop the bleeding. Just give the nomination to Barack Obama and finally go 1-on-1 with McCain.

Dee   May 5th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Why doesn't the Billarys just buy CNN? They could afford it with their $110 Million income.

Obama!

Tony - DC   May 5th, 2008 10:11 am ET

GO HILLARY! BLOW THAT PHONY OUT OF THE WATER! PROBLEM IS THAT TOO MANY PEOPLE BUY INTO TALK! AT LEAST WE KNOW WHAT WE ARE GETTING WITH CLINTON! WITH OBAMA IT'S A LITTLE HERE AND A LITTLE THERE, AND NOT VERY FLATTERING OR ENCOURAGING.

IF OBAMA WERE NOT RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT I GUARANTEE HE AND "MOTOR MOUTH" MICHELLE WOULD BE STANDING SHOULDER TO SHOULDER WITH REV. WRIGHT DEFENDING AND EMBRACING HIM, AND SHOULD HE BE THE NOMINEE, JUST WATCH HOW FAST THEY BRING THE REV. ACK INTO THE FOLD AS THEIR CONSULTANT/ SPIRITUAL ADVISOR/CONFIDANT AND A FREQUENT VISITOR THE WHITE HOUSE.

DON'T BE FOOLOED BY THE RHETORIC AND SMOOTH SPEECHES OBAMA IS A MASTER AT GIVING. WAKE THE HELL UP AMERICA AND USE YOUR COMMON SENSE.

THE NOMINATION FOR OBAMA IS A WIN FOR JOHN MCSAME!!!!

Sam   May 5th, 2008 10:11 am ET

I just can't imagine why anyone would support a person who threatens nuclear warfare and says she won't listen to economists about her gas plan. This is the typical Clinton attitude yet she has people supporting her. Sad state of affairs in this country. This all sounds like another president... Stubborn.. wouldn't listen to experts and did what he wanted... executed attacks that have cost the lives of Americans and others worldwide... Hm.. OH YEAH, it is Bush... Maybe it isn't McCain that will carry Bush's legacy, but in fact Clinton if she is manipulative enough to steal the nomination.

richard whetstone   May 5th, 2008 10:11 am ET

I cannot believe how bias you people at CNN are. A day prior to the Pennsylvania Democratic Primary, Larry King had Hillary Clinton on his show; and now Beck is going to dig up all of the Rev. Wright stuff again one day before the North Carolina and Indiana primaries.

CNN has a lot good things about it and I used to enjoy watching many of its programs. But this blatant campaign against Barack is so offensive that I am not sure if I could ever watch another minute of your programs. In addition, I will join the campaign to have Congress reevaluate the Communications Acts so that media outlets' concentration of ownership and power can no longer influence our elections. CNN, ABC, Yahoo and others are rapidly becoming a threat to our democracy and we must contain them. Beck and Lou Dobbs's opinions should not be allowed to influence our democratic process. No one elected them to any office. They are not particularly smart. They are simply big mouth biased people that CNN has given a platform.

This has to stop voluntarily or we will seek federal legislation to enforce fairness in the media. The freedom of the press is more than simply non-governmental control. Citizens have freedom of the press rights also and they will be defended.

CNN should be ashamed of itself to have allowed this blatant supporter for Hillary Clinton to take place. Is there no sense of honor or integrity in your company?

I am simply and utterly disgusted by your actions.

huntingdonpost   May 5th, 2008 10:11 am ET

On NY public TV I watched a program with Willy Brown and another guy (sorry, I forget the Republican...) in which it emerged that if the Dems ran their primaries like the Reps, Clinton would have had the nomination a while back. I wonder what the Dems will do about proportional votes in the future, since they brought that in post-McGovern. McGovern's plan helping Obama. There's a scenario for loss in the GE.

pa voter   May 5th, 2008 10:11 am ET

has anyone looked into this act s.2433 that Obama has put to the senate? it seems to me that 845 billion in taxes is a lot for the American people to pay.

Herman in LA   May 5th, 2008 10:09 am ET

I'll give you $30 dollars and that $30 dollars will put 60,000 of my neighbors, family and friends out of a job because the funds are coming out of our highway trust fund and there is no guarantee that the oil company's are going to give us that money back give me a break; yes that sounds really brilliant and show poor judgment.

People listen this is nothing more than a gimmick for votes can't you see.

My God haven't we lost enough jobs with NAFTA.

Alonzo Demetrius   May 5th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Conservative democrats of North Carolina. Please think about whether you want a president who gives great speeches or a president who has been involved with federal government for decades. Obama is not a unifier; he would surely divide our country. Talking just doesn't cut it; we need someone who will fight it out for us-that's not Obama. Listening to him respond when asked direct questions, he stumbles and mumbles. He has no real idea. Hoping, sweetness and dreaming just won't do for the US President - need much more and he doesn't have it. Empty suit good only for speech-making.

Susan   May 5th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Thanks Indiana,

We hope the good prople of the beautiful state of North Carolina vote for Hillary Clinton.

Hillary 08 :)

Faith, Mobile, AL   May 5th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Oh c'mon INDIANA VOTERS! You can't be seriously falling for the B.S.
from the Clinton camp! You all have the power to put this woman and us out of our misery!!!!

Please DO NOT be gullible like the folks in PA, MI, OH & FL! The Clintons are out for themselves and that's it!

C'MON INDIANA...VOTE BARACK 08!

mark   May 5th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Rev. Wright: The Gift that keeps on giving.....

Kel in Auburn, AL   May 5th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Of course Obama has the lead in NC polls and Clinton in IN. That's what the polls have been saying for weeks.

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