May 6, 2008
Posted: May 6th, 2008 05:51 PM ET

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Voters in Indiana identified the economy as the number one issue.
Voters in Indiana identified the economy as the number one issue.

(CNN) - As in other states, the economy is the No. 1 issue in Indiana, just-released exit polls show.

Nearly two-thirds of voters say the economy is the most pressing issue. That compares to 19 percent that say Iraq is the top issue and just 13 percent who name healthcare as the most important.

And the economy is definitely affecting their vote.

Democratic voters who say the economy has affected them, Hillary Clinton leads, 53 percent to 46 percent. Among those democrats who say the economic woes have not affected them very much, Barack Obama leads 54 percent to 46 percent.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Exit Polls • Hillary Clinton


TRAVON   May 6th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

THE NUMBERS ARE LOOKING REAL GOOD FOR OBAMA ALL HE HAS TO DO IS STAY CLOSE THE WESTERN HAVE OF THE STATE IS HIS BECAUSE OF HOW CLOSE IT IS TO CHICAGO PLACES LIKE GARY.EAST CHICAGO, HAMMOND AND SOUTHBEND I THINK HE WILL PULL OFF AND UPSET IF THE NUMBERS STAY LIKE THIS YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS

Zagazaw   May 6th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

If Hillary loose she is going to devorce Bill.

Golden Chica   May 6th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

LAF – Hasta la vista Baby.

orindan   May 6th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

So Hillary wins Indiana 51%-49% by the exit polls math...

Zagazaw   May 6th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Hillary views go against ecomonics Experts, go figure, I think some people is just digging for justification not to vote for Obama.

ME   May 6th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

May 6th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

OBAMABOTS…..BRACE FOR SHOCK!!

INDIANA: Clinton by 8 points

NC: Clinton winning 52-48
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A wishful thinking Clintonite?

Wake up – there are 0% of precincts reporting and THE POLLS HAVEN'T CLOSED YET!

There is no way to know who is leading at this point.

Obama '08

Jeff   May 6th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Sorry Al, but it's not that simple. I don't trust Clinton–we know without a doubt that she, like her husband, has lied to us. The reason? Political expediency. And doesn't the whole political family dynasty bother anyone? What next, will we be voting for Chelsea against the next generation of Bushes in 2013 or 2017? This cannot be what the founding fathers had in mind. If Clinton is the nominee, I won't be voting, and I'll likely leave the democratic party and register independent. Get used to the idea of McCain drooling his way through the next 4 years.

John   May 6th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Yes Hillary Rodham Clinton is on her way all the way to the WH. The Obama supporters are beginning to lick their chomps.The gas tax gimmicks shrill by Obama is hurting him(Obama).The crude oil price per barrel hit highest $122!! Obama and the supps. still campaigning think it is gimmicks! Good evening it is lights out!!!!!!!!!!

laf   May 6th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

If Hillary Clinton wins the nomination, I will first vote for John McCain and then I will move to another country.

Thom   May 6th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

I liked Obama better when he said he was Hawaiian. Why did he have to go black.

FRED Atlanta, GA   May 6th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

People who say they would vote for Mccain if Obama gets the nomination just need to be honest with themselves and state that they would not vote for a black candicate PERIOD why are you so afraid to admit it? you would rather goe thru 4 more yrs with senile MCSAME!!! who just stated that our young men and women were sent into iraq because of OIL!!!!! Just be real and state you will not vote for a person of color instead of lying to yourselves..

OBAMA 08/12 YES WE CAN and YES WE WILL.

Nick F.   May 6th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

I played with the CNN Delegate Counter (look for it) and tried plugging in some numbers. If Hillary Clinton wins NC by 52% and ALL other contests by a highly unlikely 60% to 40% and the undeclared superdelegates also go Clinton 60% to 40%, guess what? Obama still gets the magic 2025 delegates for a first ballot win. So you Clintonites can dream on. Obama has it.

Lola   May 6th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

So Hillary wins?

Zoey   May 6th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

I have come to realize since the Election '04 that voters are just not smart people. They never vote for their Economic interest and always gripe about it afterwards. People are so use to the "same old politics" that it has become the norm for voters. It's called, "Wag the Dog".

Independent   May 6th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Vote for honesty and integrity -Vot Barack Obama

JIm   May 6th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Al Wrote:
"As we get close to the end, I ask everyone, no matter who you're supporting now, to please vote Democratic in November. Please don't sit it out if your candidate isn't nominated. Remember, it was the Democratic party who gave you a choice between an African American and a woman for the first time ever"

Depends on if the loser's supporters feel like they were cheated. If thats the way it turns out, youc an kiss their support goodbye. They will stay home (so will I)

sing a song   May 6th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Hillary is so amazing... I pray for her each night.. and I know that obama's time is coming... once florida and michigan revote, he is gone.

Zoey   May 6th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Justin –

Obama never lied about the Gas tax relief. In fact, he admitted several times that he tried it, and it failed. That is why he is trying to tell Clinton that it's not going to work. He openly admitted that the same proposal has failed. Do your research buddy.

Randy M   May 6th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

If you want to know the truth about Senator Clinton and her "record", ask some who she has represented here in New York. I live in Upstate, which she promised would see a revitalization when she became our Senator. What we've received is a loss of 400,000 jobs on her watch, rising crime rates, higher taxes, and a breakdown of our infrastructure. So much for promises, experience, and leadership. So far, she's failed at virtually every promise she made to us, N.Y. City not included. Thanks so much Hillary for picking my state to come to.

The Dude   May 6th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Here's something funny from HuffingtonPost:

Indiana
Obama: 50.5%
Clinton: 49.5%

Though, these polls don't really mean all that much.

But still...

Obama '08!

Sam   May 6th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Have a feeling that some of the major media folks may cause harm to themselves in resentment if Clinton won the nomination. When did 'O' heard Rev. Wright-media will never explore that and will never question that 'O' is causing racial divide behind the scenes by having majority of one race on side. Can anyone in media or economist explain how any gas tax holiday is bad for people, get real?

Fed up in PA   May 6th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

I don't know what's worse: the blatant pandering done by Sen. Clinton in the past week (following Sen. McCain's lead, no less!) or the fact that it actually seems to be working. Americans need to learn that the President, regardless of party or policy, really has limited impact on the economic cycles during his term . Barring a catastrophe line 9/11 that disrupted so much of Wall Street and the airline industry, the mechanisms for rising and falling markets and industrial needs begin to form four to six years out. – meaning the impact is for his second or his successor's first term.

Setting the stage for that second term (or his successor's first term) means the President needs to have a rational, conversational foreign policy that encourages free trade on equal terms AND a sound fiscal policy for government spending that prioritizes the country's needs for security, defense, health care, education, and other essential services and provides for those needs from all citizens equitably.

Sadly, I don't see any of the three candidates left in either party having the latter, but at least there is some hope for Sen. Obama with the former. At least he's only said he would invade Pakistan to go after insurgents and terrorists, not obliterate a country from the face of the earth for having the temerity to develop nuclear weapons or occupy a country for 100 years because its own security forces can't hold it together. My hunch is that if we ever did invade Pakistan, we'd be there for a very long time, too.

Who will I vote for in November? I might write in Sam Nunn and Arlen Spectre. At least those two tend to talk sense more often than not.

John C.   May 6th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

I did some calculations… if you say there are 100 people, then nearly 2/3 say economy is top issue or 63 people and 37 people or the other 1/3 said it isn't.

Of the 63 people,
Clinton got about 54% or .54 x 63 and .46 x 37 = 51

Of the 63 people,
Obama got about 46% or .46 x 63 and .54 x 37 = 49

so a margin of 51% vs. 49% for Clinton
- my analysis of this poll
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In IN or NC????

Raphael Tx   May 6th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Obama the elitest wants to criticize Hillarys plan instead of coming up with a solution on gas prices. Barack forgot what it means to struggle and has lost touch with Average Americans. He does not agree that a $70 saving for Americans on the gas tax is worth it. News Alert: To struggling Americans it is.

Get real Obama and go back to your Chicago hate mongering community.

Monterey Jack   May 6th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

OBAMABOTS.....BRACE FOR SHOCK!!

INDIANA: Clinton by 8 points

NC: Clinton winning 52-48

PC   May 6th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Hillary has a lot of experience botching health care reform, busting Unions, voting for politically safe (meaningless) legislation, and pretending she can somehow relate to average people like me. I sure hope she wins so she can bring her wealth of experience to the White House!

Sharon   May 6th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Hillary is a rich, elite, clueless, lying person who cares about no one except herself.

Hillary and her rich friends make me sick.

Cordelia Conley   May 6th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Go! O-B-A-M-A-!

Billie   May 6th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Go Hillary Go. We need you experience, strength and hope to get us out of this mess – not some fool who doesn't show up for over half of his votes, is an elitist. Like not wanting a "holiday" on gas tax. Duh. No one has said this is her cure-all, it is what it is – a "holiday". There are alot of people this will help. Me, I drive a Prius hybrid so I am still ok. But there are alot of people hurting who can benefit from even a small break. She's the one who has had the plans, on healthcare, social security, green jobs, he has tried to steal every idea she's been talking on for years! So Go Hillary Go all the way to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave on Jan 20, 2009!
Billie H.
Saugus CA

smokesignals   May 6th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Indiana voters, you are not thinking clearly!

The biggest reason we are in such an economic quagmire is because of the billions of dollars flowing into the Iraq war. Don't forget who voted to take us there.

Hint.. It was not Obama!

HAHA   May 6th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

(post this)

Obama supporters are not just blacks or the youth. Get a life dellusional Clinton supporters. If we could have 2 ecomomies... the people who voted for Clinton have her a prez and the people who voted for Obama has him as prez. You Clinton supporters will have to be supported by the Obama supporters. We have brains!

Ardnuas   May 6th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

The people who voted for Clinton, are the FOOLS who want to receive and 30 cents gas saving, instead of the 1,000 tax credit Obama offered
Obama/Edwards08

Andrea KC   May 6th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Check the delegate counter, even if Hilary won both Indiana and North Carolina by 10% (which will not happen of course) and every remaining contest from now until June by the same margin, and garnered the support of 65% of the remaining superdelegates she still doesn't have enough delegates to win the nomination. Wake up people, this race isn't as close as the news pundits would like us to believe.

Beverly, NYC   May 6th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

CNN the economy is a worry everywhere, not just where the next primary state happens to be.

Zoey   May 6th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Hey Clinton supporters, exactly what solutions does Clinton actually offer? Please let me know because the last time I checked Obama and Hiliary's plan are basically identical. Besides Healthcare, they both are pretty much offering the same thing. A Clinton vote is a wasted vote. DO THE MATH !!!! Obama doesn't need to win Indiana to have a great night. All he needs to do is win NC by 10 points and keep Indiana close then game is over.

Brian   May 6th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Sounds like Indiana voters are showing good common sense. They prefer the work horse better to the show horse. Hopefully, we'll hear the same story from down south.

GL   May 6th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

How about we keep the exit poll data sequestered until at least AFTER THE POLLS CLOSE. It's becoming a toss up between who I dispise the most- the pollsters or the ones reporting the poll.

What ever happened to a secret ballot in this country? Believe it or people died for that right. Yet again today, the media spits on their graves.

Has Wolf called North Carolina or Indiana yet? What is he waiting for? 0% of precincts have reported. He's slipping I think.

Texan   May 6th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Barack Obama Camp is playing the race card, and not the issues that faces the United States. Even Wright could see wnat Obama was doing, It seems that history is playing the Joker card for McCain wasn't Fla. the reason that Gore lost to the Burn Bush? Hillary Clinton lays her cards on the table, I have only seen Obama hols his card close to his chest in hopes for another endosement. If this gets on CNN I'lleat my keyborad.

Mary   May 6th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

To me there is only one person capable to get the country back on track, that is Hillary. Obama or McCain is not smart enough and don't have a clue. To me and my family it is a no brainer. The problem with these young people for Obama, they don't remember how much better things were when Clinton was is office. They were still in grade school. They have not had a lot of life experiences yet. GO HILLARY [AND BILL]

Tony in Indiana   May 6th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Amazing the way Hillary pulled off such a win in Indiana. Wow. I hope we see the same landslide in NC!

Charles   May 6th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

As far as I am concern, the economy and health care go hand in hand. No health, no economy. The 2 issues should be together. If you have a job with no health care, you are still looking at a possible financial disaster if you get sick or have an accident and can't afford your medical bills.

John C.   May 6th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

The stupid thing is that Hillary will do more damage to our economy by pursuing the jobs of yesterday. We should be pursuing clean, good paying, high tech jobs and training in the technology sector – not pandering to factory workers.
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First off, what have you been listening too???????

Hillary has talked about several "new wave jobs!" Who do you think you are insulting factory workers??

They are just as important to our economy as all of those suit wearing people who live on their LAPTOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I drive a truck for a living myself.............are you saying i'm one of those jobs of yesterday too????????????/

so True   May 6th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Dave talking about hitting the hammer to the nail bud. You are very correct. Invest in jobs that are growing not jobs that are having to let people go

Al Hebert   May 6th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

As we get close to the end, I ask everyone, no matter who you're supporting now, to please vote Democratic in November. Please don't sit it out if your candidate isn't nominated. Remember, it was the Democratic party who gave you a choice between an African American and a woman for the first time ever.

Tom   May 6th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

This is getting interesting – Bring on Michigan and Florida!!! Let's count 'em up and get on with the real reality which is that Hillary can win in November and Obama can't. By the way, wasn't it Obama who said that he'd win in North Carolina and Indiana would be the big tie breaker? I believe the tie is broken, Mr. Obama – Indiana has spoken and they don't like you very much.

Student Analyst   May 6th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

I did some calculations... if you say there are 100 people, then nearly 2/3 say economy is top issue or 63 people and 37 people or the other 1/3 said it isn't.

Of the 63 people,
Clinton got about 54% or .54 x 63 and .46 x 37 = 51

Of the 63 people,
Obama got about 46% or .46 x 63 and .54 x 37 = 49

so a margin of 51% vs. 49% for Clinton
- my analysis of this poll

Robert   May 6th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Obama is going to win NC by double digits and probably lose a close race in Indiana. That means he's going to gain a big number of delegates tonight, picking up another dozen or so on his lead. After that, he'll get some more of the supers to jump on too.

Indiana, you could sure make this a lot easier by giving her a surprising defeat.

Nunya   May 6th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Great, can't just stick to the practice of not reporting anything about results until the polls actually close. You try to get in a jump and start reporting bits and pieces of numbers – enough that someone who is paying attention can do a little math and see what the exit polls are predicting for the outcome.

katie   May 6th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

indiana the birhtplace of the klan ; not good news for the obama camp the people there are envious of any one that don't look or that is not of their ilk. once klan always a klan kinda like the third riech.

Justin   May 6th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Obama slams Hillary's gas tax proposal. What he doesn't tell everyone: He voted not once, not twice, but three times for a gas tax holiday in Illinois. If that isn't the ultimate hypocrisy, I can't see what else is! We're seeing buyer's remorse for sure. Obama is proving to be very dishonest, and it's apparent that he's done nothing with his political career except to constantly try and try to gain positions of higher power. He did in fact, state for the record time after time during his senate campaign that he would NOT run for president in 08. Liar.

As far as voting, I cast my Indiana ballot today for Hillary. And even though I whole-heartedly support her, I will not heed her advice and vote for Obama should he take the nomination. Sorry, I'd rather have McCain.

bdc   May 6th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

IN will be extremely close to the point that it does not matter, Exits show easy win for Obama in NC.

Maybe the Clinton fans should get their news from somewhere besides the clinton email. (there is a possibility its biased toward one candidate)

True Defender   May 6th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

the number one issue of america should be the fact that there is a "holy war" that calls for Death TO ALL AMERICANS....God bless those who fight these people

LOL   May 6th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

people concerned about economy voting for clinton-now THAT is something to have a hearty laugh about. I guess the uninformed showed up to vote today in IN or they're lying to the pollsters.

Not a moron   May 6th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Er... a latte sipping, arugala salad loving SELF-EMPLOYED white woman over age 50 here... who voted for Obama and will again.

Hillary is a liar. She'll lie about nothing... so what makes anyone think she'd tell the truth about the hard stuff?

She wants to cherry pick reality - "I've got experience" but "I am with you, not them [meaning washington politicians]" Which is it this time, Hillary? I wouldn't trust her any farther than I would trust Bill with an female intern in the room.

BTW, Wolf - the 1/3 of folks who have said they voted for Clinton and would vote McBush rather than Obama should he win... THOSE are already republicans and they are going to vote GOP in the general election ANYWAY>

are you a moron or just pandering for an audience?

Dusacre   May 6th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

As a general rule concerning the Exit Polls, you should always subtract 3 percents away from Obama and add 3 percent to white candidates Clinton or McCain.

Many white folks vote for Clinton but don't tell the truth to the polls. Sometimes they say that they are undecided and the media end up reporting that the late deciders go to the white candidate. This is why Obama always poll higher.

I am just reporting the facts since the media don't tell people this truth

Economist   May 6th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

I don't understand why the media understand the fact that the war in Iraq has a huge consequence on our economy. Think about it, we spend $10 Billion/month in Iraq, imagine if we have used some of those money and given tax breaks to our companies that keep jobs in the states, atleast everyone wouldn't have lost their job, if they have not lost their job, they wouldn't have lost their homes. It's simple economics. Which is why Obama says that the war in Iraq and deeply affected our economy. Think about it, before we went to Iraq, gas was $1.83/gallon, now almost $4/gallon. Sen. Clinton & McCain & Bush were all responsible for this unnecessary war that has costed us both in lives and treasure. It's sad that some innocent people still believe all the crap that Hillary says. Only Sen. Obama speaks the truth to the American people. If he is our next President, we will all have a great future. Go to his website & read, he has got the best plan, and he brings people together to work on the plan. If we all are united, and if we implement his plan, America will be the superpower not just in our generation, but also in the generations to come. I am so sorry for the majority of the old people that vote for Hillary, i think it's time they realize who speaks truth to the American people. It's only Sen. Obama, he was honest about the consequences of a gas-tax holiday, what a true gentleman he is. We have to realize this, even independents & republicans agree that he was right about this issue.

John W., Milwaukee, WI   May 6th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Clinton is ahead in IN by 59% to 31%, according to exit polls; in NC she is 55% to 45%... Can someone smell dem ribs burnin'?

Vincent   May 6th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

200 top economist state that the "tax holiday" will do nothing for the consumers and will instead only boost the profits for the oil companies. Sounds to me like Clinton has a special interest.

If you look at the demographics, the majority of the younger generation want Obama, while the older generation want Hillary. Do everyone a favor and change up the white house a little bit. The older generation has put us in this situation and it worries me that we are just going to continue down the same path.

FINAL NOTE: The republicans are rejoicing at the fact that the Democrats continue to fight each other. They planned for this to happen, chosing McCain, knowing that Hillary would pull this competition out till the end.

Some not affected by economy?   May 6th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

I guess the rich voters for Obama do not have to worry much about the economy. If people in all fifty states want this economy to get better then they better get behind Hillary. Obama and his supporters go around with thier nose up in the air – all 54% of them.

Make life better – vote for Hillary

PA_Hill-fan   May 6th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

People are smart enough to make up their own mind based on how they feel about things now and they also remember about the wonderful time during Bill Clinton Presidency which translates in to more votes for Hillary who has both plans and solutions unlike the other candidates!

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   May 6th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

I am hoping & praying that the GOOD PEOPLE OF INDIANA WILL NOT HAVE BEEN FOOLED BY CLINTON!

Please go vote! And REMEMBER THAT HILLARY VOTED FOR THE WAR AND NAFTA WAS SIGNED INTO LAW WILL BILL WAS IN OFFICE!

We need change! Vote for Sen. Obama!

Claire, Texas   May 6th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Clinton has made a mockery of the system. If her name wasn't Clinton, she would have been forced out ages ago.

OBAMA '08.

Lost in Translation   May 6th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Last I checked, my Mama didn't have a set of nuts, nor did she need any. She had a heart of gold, and a warm embrace. Hillary has a black heart filled with lies and deceit, and an embrace that could freeze both the North and South pole.

ben   May 6th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Andy Samuals, Cary NC May 6th, 2008 5:54 pm ET said:

"Hillary offers ideas, Obama offers criticism.

Hillary is positive, Obama is negative."

Hah! That's good for a laugh.

Are all Hillary supporters delusional?

hillbilly   May 6th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Rich people for Obama unite!

Richard   May 6th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Hillary will win IN by 8 points and Obama will win NC by the same identical 8 percentage points. It will be advantage Obama because he will have won the bigger state. This is over already. Watch for a flood of supers toward Obama Wednesday!! Obama-'08-YES WE CAN!!!!

Leo from NV   May 6th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Here's Obama's long term plan:
There is hope and change in the future. In the meantime, do nothing and criticized others for trying. Oh what a great leader he will be. LOL

Kirk in New York   May 6th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Yes......BUT WHO WON?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!

Melissa   May 6th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Reports Obama losing in North Carolina by 3 points.

LT, Cumming, GA   May 6th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

And if Americans are stupid enough to listen to Mr. Waffle, empty page Oblahblah.

Go Hillary

Not a moron   May 6th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

well, Hillary DID employ a canadian company to call voters to tell them how she'll bring jobs if you'd just elect her.

Nice, another job outsourced.

No More Years, Lake Forest CA   May 6th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

The overwhelming problems of this country can all be summed up in one word: Iraq. It is a ruinous war that has damaged everything else. If we just look at the economics of the war, we’ve lost chances to fix Social Security, fix health care, improve education and give more students a chance to go to college, and fix our infrastructure. It has caused the price of oil to skyrocket, and people barely have enough to pay for gas to go to work to pay for the mortgages they can’t afford.

Add to that mess the most disastrous consequence of all, the tremendous loss of life (both American and Iraqi). When you look at it that way, how in the world can people think that Senator Clinton now has the judgment she lacked back when it mattered most? Twenty-three other senators said “nay,” why didn’t she?

Dave   May 6th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Oh, my God. The people of Indiana fell for HRC's gas tax holiday. I gave them more credit than they deserved.

Robert - Portland, OR   May 6th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Elitists and wannabes...Voting for Obama
The heartbeat of America...Voting for Clinton

lou   May 6th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

The economy is number one...I hope they vote for someone who isn't going to make false promises to fix it.

Sharon Minnesota   May 6th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Many people are hurting, if not hurting then starting to look over their shoulder for the boogey man. This makes the economy a real hot button in this election.

I can't believe I'm saying this but I'm having fun listening to these exit polls. A few years ago I could have cared less. Just the facts ma'am was my motto. With this primary race we have redefined politics into a soap opera. It's been very addicting.

John   May 6th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

I do hope Hillary wins both today, the infighting at the convention, the disillusion of the African American and Youth vote and the energising of the Right by a Clinton Candidacy will ensure McCain wins in November. And hand the Presidency to the Republicans for generations. The Democrats will be a much smaller party after a Hillary nomination. GREAT. Keep fighting girls, especially among yourselves, this is fantastic news for McCain, The economy and Iraq war will both be on the way to a resolution by November and boost McCain against a demoralised post convention Democrat Party.
CNN will really pull in the advertising at a brokered convention, all it need is a Hillary win in both States.

Dave   May 6th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

The stupid thing is that Hillary will do more damage to our economy by pursuing the jobs of yesterday. We should be pursuing clean, good paying, high tech jobs and training in the technology sector – not pandering to factory workers.

Jay   May 6th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Hillary Will win by 8 points in Indiana and upset in North Carolina a win by 3-4 points. OBamannites will be very upset...

Boyd, PA   May 6th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

I just want this to be over. I've had enough of Hillary's lies.

Philly Kid   May 6th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

I HONESTLY DON'T KNOW WHAT TO MAKE OF THAT. One could be tempted to think that things are looking good for Clinton but are they really? I guess I'll find out in three hours.

Anglo in Austin   May 6th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

When you're hurting, you always call your Mama.

silence do good   May 6th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Perfect – voters who don't care about economic woes vote Obama – because they are rich and clueless and elite like him. The people have spoken.

And Hillary had a big hand in helping straighten out the first Bush economic mess. And most people care about that and she actually HAS a PLAN and a CLUE.

Sig, Los Angeles CA   May 6th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Hmm... those numbers are pretty close. I smell an upset in Indiana. I think Barack is going to win both states.

Keith R.   May 6th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

So, if I'm to read between the lines, you're trying to say that Hillary has a small lead.

With the Republican tricks, I would be prepared for anything. Out here in a real state (AZ) you can't be Republican and vote in the Dem primaries or vise versa. Course if there was two Reps contending for the Rep primary that might not even really be a problem.

Cest La Vie. Obama will win the nomination anyway. This is all "going through the motions" at this point.

no more Hill-Billys   May 6th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

if americans are still stupid enough to listen to hill-billy about helping the economy, there is no hope. all is lost.

wake up.
obama 08

Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx.   May 6th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

We'll know in about 3 hours whether we have to continue this saga. Hang loose folks.

Pran   May 6th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Looks like Hillary won Indiana by about 8-9 points. Not bad for a nasty politician.

J. Forbes, Texas Independent   May 6th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

This may be good for Clinton.

mike   May 6th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

It boggles the mind why voters who think the economy is the number one issue vote for Hillary over Obama. Her husband is responsible for NAFTA, her bogus gas tax holiday would have a negative affect on the economy (all reputable economists agree with this), and she voted for a war that has absolutely crippled us and cost us billions of dollars. I guess if you repeat lies over and over again, people begin to think it is the truth.

no Obama   May 6th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Go Hillary. To me economy is the No 1 issue!

David, Silver Spring, MD   May 6th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Just goes to show how desperation makes the mind go soft.

James   May 6th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Go Obama...you will win both IN and NC.

Anne, PA   May 6th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

When I made calls on behalf of the Clinton camp to Indiana I found that most Republicans are voting Republican for McCain or Ron Paul not Obama. In fact, I only found a handful of support for Obama.

I think Hillary will win Indiana. As respects to North Carolina, Hillary will either win or come close enough to call it a win. Obama's campaign is in deep trouble. Voters are having buyers' remorse now that we know Obama better. We now know how inexperienced he really is. His connection to Rev. Wright, the anti-American, combined with his elitist comments about rural voters finally showed us the real Obama.

Andy Samuals, Cary NC   May 6th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Hillary offers ideas, Obama offers criticism.

Hillary is positive, Obama is negative.

I know who I'm voting for tonight.

Briggs Straton   May 6th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

I was listening to Obama on Meet the Press on Sunday; the man has no clue when it comes to the foreign policy, the economy, defense, and on and on. Just more rhetoric and populist speeches from a man that has yet to take a stand on anything. He's just an awful candidate.

Common Sense   May 6th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Vote for jobs and healt care.
Vote for Clinton.

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