May 6, 2008
Posted: 09:27 PM ET
 Obama addresses supporters at a primary election night rally in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Obama addresses supporters at a primary election night rally in Raleigh, North Carolina.

RALEIGH, North Carolina (CNN) – Barack Obama celebrated a clear victory in North Carolina's Democratic primary Tuesday, congratulating Hillary Clinton for her apparent win in Indiana while dismissing pundits who say the Democrats are hopelessly divided between the two.

"This fall, we intend to march forward as one Democratic party, united by a common vision for this country, because we all agree at this defining moment in our history — a moment when we are facing two wars, an economy in turmoil, a planet in peril, a dream that feels like it's slipping away for too many americans. We can't afford to give John McCain the chance to serve out George Bush's third term," the Illinois senator told supporters. "We need change in America."

Related video: Obama: We're close to the nomination

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Independent in Florida   May 6th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Congratulations Barack Obama on winning NC! Please! If anyone questions his platform go to WashintonPost.com and get informed. It's all there, along with Clinton and McCain's views on the issues affecting our country.

linda from South Dakota   May 6th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

we need a change, obama and you can do it for us in america,, yes we can,,, yes we can!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ed   May 6th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Wow! Obama is the next president of the United States. Best political speech of my 44 years of living. Obama is the kind of president we can be proud of.

Won NC DECISIVELY!   May 6th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Those "bitter" clinton supporters on this blog need to stop with the black vote thing. It was also WHITE voters that pushed Obama over the top in NC, not just black voters. Don't be bitter, bend over and take it without lubrication clinton supporters; she will barely win Indiana if at all. IT IS OVER FOR HILLARY.

Carole Sieben   May 6th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

limbaugh? is that bloated bag of air still around ?

Michigan Girl   May 6th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

I like both Hillary and Barack. They are both making many promises - some will be kept, some will not. The bottom line is - their messages are fairly similar. That is crucial, considering we are at risk of losing even more solidarity within our party. Whoever the Democratic candidate is, they will be a far better president for our country than McCain. His "people are imagining the financial crisis" comment is enough evidence for any reasonable American to vote for anyone but him.

Go Hillary and Barack!

Michigan   May 6th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Questions for some of the above bloggers:

1. Is it racist when a high percentage of the white vote goes to Hillary?
2. Have you read the books by Woodward and others in regards to the first Clinton White House?
3. Have you looked into the acquaintances…and current lawsuits… of the Clinton's that are less than honorable but do not get reported on? Are you familiar with the Keating Five?
4. Have you objectively looked and read all the websites as to where each candidate stands on specific issues?
5. Have you challenged your bias' against each candidate whether it be female, older or black American.
6. If you had all the information next to each issue with the candidates solution without knowing which candidate was which would you still keep your bias' based on gender, age or race?

SweetPeacock   May 6th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

"A FACE IN THE CROWD" which was Andy Griffiths first film is interesting. The protagonist speaks of a candidate that will bring "CHANGE" and new ideas to Washington.
Face it- nothing is new and nothing will change. WE are in a sink hole that is going to swallow is all.
Thank you Obmamaites. You are creating a nightmare.
Clinton was our hope- but like Gore will be pushed aside. You think you are deciding…but you are being manipulated by the big bucks that dont want Clinton around..just like how they attacked Bill.
Good Job on the mess you are making.

Dori in AZ   May 6th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Congratulations to the people of North Carolina for standing tall & voting for Obama!

I'm voting for the candidate that I have the most confidence in, not the skin he or she is wrapped in, or the color of his or her hair or eyes…. That's Sen. Obama!

Si se puede! Si podemos ganar en noviembre! Todo es posible! Obama 2008!!!!

Chipster   May 6th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

I'm getting very weary of Obama constantly saying "change, change, change" but he says very little about WHAT he would change. I'd like to know WHAT Sen. Obama would do if Iran (or any other rogue nation) dropped a nuclear weapon on any of our allies. I'd like to know WHAT his plan is to stimulate the economy or offer relief to workers who can't afford gas to get to work or who will soon quit working because the cost of gas to deliver their products exceeds their income from the sale of those products?

Change can mean a lot of things or nothing.

nikki   May 6th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Why is it such a big deal that obama got 91% of the black vote? ole bill got around that same number both times he was elected. anyone that supports hillary and refuses to vote obama in november is insane! we need change and mcsame aint it!!!

Luke   May 6th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Hillary 100%

Alex   May 6th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Perhaps some of you aren't doing all of your research. There was also a HUGE college turnout and white professional turnout.

But what I really wanted to say was this: All of this bickering between the Clinton and Obama supporters just makes our party look RIDICULOUS. It's time for us to stop this. Obama was right in his speech tonight when he said that in the end it comes down to our party. I, myself, am an Obama supporter but the truth is that when it comes down to it, I am a democrat first and foremost and this is getting out of hand. I hoped that after tonight something more would be determined but it looks like this will go on even longer. I know that even if Clinton ends up the candidate I will end up voting for her because I know what's good for my party. But how many of you will do the same?

Irritated in Oregon   May 6th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

I loved Obama's speech. He sounded so much like the President we need so very much.

He is close in Indiana and stomped her in NC so she should pack it up and say thank you for the fun ride.

It is now the time we have a united Democratic Party and we focus on how we are going to have a time of change.

We need to focus on the Energy issues and we can find the innovation.

We nee to focuss on building international consensus to meet the dangers.

We need health reform. Yes we have a great medical system, we just need to include everyone.

Hillary can be a huge component in a Obama Administration. If she left now, I would bend and say she should be the VP

Obama!!!!!

nate   May 6th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

No gloating. An olive branch instead. Clinton supporters we need you. The party needs you. The country needs and most of all, your children need you. Stand w/ us to put forth the agenda and the principals we both agree on. Its been a good fight. Now we have a bigger one on our hands…

justobserve   May 6th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Finally, people are tired of mudslinging, dirty political game playing. They chose the candidate who told them the truth even though it may cost him votes. But voters are smarter than the Clintons machine thought. They are liars going around pretending to be caring for poor people but they are only act poor during election times; afterwards, they would go back to their mansions where they have been living for 4 decades. They lost touch with normal people. They cheated each other and lie to each other to live out their delusional existence. NC voters showed they are true Americans with true American spirit where anyone who works hard and stays focus can achieve their dream just like Obama said. Obama should not choose Clinton to be his VP or anything in his government. She has sold her soul. Hopefully the remaining states recognize who is the real deal for our country.

Jason, Texas   May 6th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Okay Clinton… TIME TO QUIT!!!!!!

REPUB OF LA.   May 6th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

GEAUX McCAIN!!

Closely Watching   May 6th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Yep…tonight was a game changer all right. It clearly shows that Hillary needs to get out of the game and let a once-in-a life- time leader take this country back to the greatness it once enjoyed. Get over your bitterness Clintonites and back the person who really cares about your troubles brought on by the Bush administration.

Obama '08~REAL change we can believe in.

Me   May 6th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

You tell them, NC: Go Hillary! Really, just go.

Obama '08

Change   May 6th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

The people posting on here and crying about race are a joke.

At least be honest, you wouldn't have voted for a black person for any reason.

We know who you are and what you represent, the past.

Welcome to the future. President Obama.

Charles   May 6th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

I only have one question:

Why can't SHE put HIM away? Because she is the same 'ol same 'ol that we are tired of…….

rachel   May 6th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Hmm I am so sick of people saying that she can't win guess what neither can Obama neither can win without superdelegates.

Sermir   May 6th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Honestly,Hillary just lost her main argument,now she has nothing to embrace and point out to the superdelegates.

The right thing she has to do is announcing that she gave up and ask her supporters to support Obama in November.

Thanks to North Carolina for not making the mistakes of Pennysylvania,Ohia,Michigan.

Obama is a person with honesty,dignity,ethics and God bless him.

Dan (TX)   May 6th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Those of us under 45 are gonna change America! All you old folks better hang on to your scooters! :)

Brandon   May 6th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

its funny, but black voters only accounted for 33% of the vote in NC.
Hmm.. where did the other 30% come from?
obama wins ~60/40 in NC and loses 48/52 in Indiana.
I think clearly american has spoken.
Hillary will win the old vote, the uneducated vote, the gun vote.
you want proof Hillary supporters are bitter people? More than 50% of them will either not vote or vote for mccain if Obama is their democratic representative.

Obama wins the new vote, the next generation vote.
I am sorry, but we need to move forward and rebuild america.
Those that have lost faith in the system, who has beaten you down and took away your dream. Well sorry, Change is a coming.

jc   May 6th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

I find it incredibly surprising that a huge number of Americans with degree buy into Obama's "change" mantra. It doesn't matter who gets elected - you won't see a whole lot of change. There will be some changes that are typical of different presidents getting elected, and as a democrat, I hope there will be some changes for the better. But for the most part, Washington will remain the status quo. Oh to dream - that is probably why Obama gets so much support from young optimists, but the older population doesn't support him.

Thomas   May 6th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

I am happy to have carried our future president one step closer to his nomination today!

North Carolina for Obama all the way!

MD Democrat   May 6th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

Bogus Bogus Bogus! Hillary carried the majority of counties in Indiana yet Obama is still close?!?

If Obama gets the nomination he need not count on my vote in the general election!

The only way I'll vote is if Hillary is the nominee or somehow runs as an independent (PERIOD}!

GREG   May 6th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

HOW CAN HILLARY WIN THE GENERAL ELECTION WITHOUT THE BLACK VOTE???????????????

bob   May 6th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

It seems like "sour grapes" to say to vote for McCain if your candidate does not win the Democratic primary.

McCain seems fairly clueless on the economy, and maybe other issues as well. Time will tell…..

But let's not vote for McCain to "punish" the Democratic candidate who did not win, McCain may be worse than any of them! Be careful what you wish for! ;)

Joe   May 6th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

It's sad to see the Hillary supporters here remain divisive rather than unite with the Democratic party. We can only the damage the Hillary campaign has done did not brainwash them too heavily.

Obama '08

Cindie   May 6th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

I will never vote for Obama. As a voter from FL my vote didn't count for HILLARY when we had our primary. By golly it will in NOV. for McCain 'if' Obama is the nominee. I promise you that.

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   May 6th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

North Carolina, most of America loves you tonight!!!! Thank You.
We are coming close to hearing the Truth. Truth in Politics?
That's my dream!!! Thank you again, North Carolina.

jon   May 6th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Is this the beginning of the Hillary end or the decisive division to go on.
God bless Americans.Democratics the whole world is lloking at you they want change and change can only be done by you fox. America has lost it s' role model for the world. Please unit for the better America and the world at large. we love you all

Robert F   May 6th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Leave it to the liberals to get votes to 'say' they care. How do Hillary and Obama plan to fix these problems? Well we hate George Bush. How does that fix anything when Congress has the ultimate decision making power? And since the Democrats have taken over Congress, everything recognizable in the US economy has gotten worse. The job market, gas prices, and housing market have a recession flavor that could have been curved with Congressional response. The media doesn't talk about the war in Iraq anymore, wonder why that is? Maybe because it's stable?

I'd like to see these candidates have a whiteboard and dry-erase marker during the upcoming debates, and instead of 'saying' they care - let's get some documentation and examples of the problem and specific examples on where to start. Stop talking the talk and start walking the walk!!

Susie MO   May 6th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Obama's change good??

His bitter remarks to the people of Pennsylvania

His ties to Rev. Wright

He's the one who needs to change!

kathleen retired Professional w/woman for obama   May 6th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

I am excited for our Country that Obama has come just a little
closer to winning the nomination. We need hope, inspiration and
TRUTH. This man will be a great President!!!!

And He won N. C. without the Endorsement of Home Boy Edwards.
I think Edwards must be unhappy that he man not get the V.P job
Hillary must have promised him. Rendell, was promised Sec. of Energy and Edwards ???? What a guy, that Mr. Edwards is. Wondered
why he held out so long. Mr. John Edwards, big shot endorsement may not mean a thing now!!!!!! Who cares.

This is the way Clinton's work their politics. Promise them anything to help them win. Well, maybe not this time, I hope.

Dr. J   May 6th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

What a great spokesperson. He looks so presidential. What a gentleman. He is inclusive.

Obama 08

Obama 08:white, female and 60   May 6th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

WOW…it has been a long time since a presedentail candidate spoke so directly to so many people. He is right…it is all this divisive talk and hate speech that is dividing America and allowed Washinton politicians, corporations and lobbyists to have their way.

NOT THIS TIME!!

Adam from CA   May 6th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

The analysts are getting it wrong. Limbaugh’s Operation Chaos IS significant. Reasonable estimates say about 11 out of every 100 voters in Indiana were registered Republicans. 6 of them voted for Clinton, 5 voted for Obama. 4 out of the 6 who voted for Clinton were self-identified “conservative” voters…probably not closet Clinton lovers…more likely Chaos voters. If you adjust the current vote count and take away those 4 spoiler votes from Clinton’s tally, the vote is tied at 48 to 48. Shouldn’t that change the narrative?

CB   May 6th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

CHECK
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MAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTTTTEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

CNN why are you not posting my comments???   May 6th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

why do many people believe only the blacks are voting for Obama he is getting the whites votes too …

yes Hilary is getting a small amount of the black votes … and many of you all believe the blacks voters vote for Obama because of race and not issues …. but this is maybe not the case .. Hilary was getting the majority of the blacks votes at the start of the race .. but when the black voters saw he was electable .. they started backing him .. many of them are voting for him because they see him as electable plus many whites voters too …..

Tjaye   May 6th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

YES WE CAN!!

Terry McAuflle and KiKi McLean said that if Obama didn't win by a big margin in North Carolina that it wouldn't count….I wonder what excuse they will use to say it doesn't count this time.

Obama O-8!

obambees   May 6th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

it is kind of funny….

wait a year or two from now when Obambee is sitting in the White house wondering why the only thing that CHANGED…. is he went from being love to hated for everything going wrong and no Republican wants to play with him…. and he is everyone's puppet.

hope you'll all be so cheery.

kimere   May 6th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Once again the die is cast, smart people know the answer to our democracy. Blue collar workers are smart people, lets not keep puting them down. The Clinton people appear to exploit the unseeming faith of these electorates but the tide is changing. BLUE COLLAR electorates are not DUMB. Obama knows that. That's why he tries to stick to the truth. The truth will always set us free. Obama's presidency should consider instituting The Blue Collar Day…a public holiday for working middle income families.

Bitter Allen Hussein, Visalia CA   May 6th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

Na na na na
na na na na
Hey Billary
Kiss it goodbye!

Winston   May 6th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

It speaks volumes about the maturity/prejudice of 50% of Clinton supporters that exit polls indicate they would not vote for Obama in the general election. And that 70% of his supporters would vote for her- should she be the nominee. Maybe they should introduce a rigorous testing system, to determine those who should be eligible to vote. Especially in rural areas.

Tracy/San Diego   May 6th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

This primary election has proven a few things:

This country remains polarized on racial lines (which is truly sad).

This country remains extremely sexiest and anti-woman (also truly sad).

I want change but I can't and won't support Obama. I have been a Democrat for 30 years and I will no longer register as a Democrat and will no longer support the Democratic party.

andrew illi   May 6th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

to Cnn, I would like to ask you a couple of questions, if you get this message,
This so called Gax tax, If the feds drop this tax for the summer, Good, I think it's 18 cents, a few dollars in americans pockets, but is it not true that when the feds reinstate that tax, won't they all on to that 18 cents to make up for the loses during the summer? if I have that worded right. Americans will actually lose on that deal.

McCain And Clinton is telling Americans that they will drop the Gas Tax this Summer, is that true? Because I did not believe they had the power, maybe next year if they become President.

carol   May 6th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

I am a white female and
Barack needs to be the next President. I
dont understand how people can go by wright says
Barack didnt say it GO BARACK

Terry   May 6th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Congrats on winning NC Obama.. Sorry for losing the election in Nov if you're the nominee..

Ron   May 6th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

33% White voters in NC some 18 or so states predominately white states, the front runner. Who is more electable Hillary?
Unfortunately it is not about the issues or the good of the country but your need to pick the winning canidate. If your canidate does not win supporters resort to very childish remarks I will not vote iI will vote for McCain. How is this going to help our country recover from it's current condition

Gman   May 6th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

What is it with the people, and I hate to say it, but particularly old people that can't do math??? Seriously, even if Hillary gets the delegates from the Michigan and Florida primaries she can't get enough total delegates to win the nomination. DO THE MATH! And who are these fools still donating money to Hillary? What a waste of money. Just donate the money to the Democratic party if your are a Democrat. Don't waste your money on candidates that can't win!

Unice   May 6th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Hilary began the race card and her husband not the black folks, they've been offended by Hilary and Billary for too long, come off it time to change the hypocracy.

Joe Reg   May 6th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Change is on the way and there is no looking back now. America is great and Obama time has come to change this nation.

Hillary, please take us out of our misery and surrender so that we can move on.

Go Obama go. Obama 08

Twinkie   May 6th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Way to go Sen. Obama!!!! I want truth told in Washington, and that's something we haven't had in a really long time!!!!!

I don't want 4 more years in Iraq!!!!!

DEMOCRATS -08

Tab   May 6th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Clinton supporters did not seem to mind when Blacks overwhelmingly voted for Bill in the 90's. Why shouldn't Black support OBAMA. He is the first African American the get this close to the Presidency AND, AND AND He is the better qualified to unite this country. When it is all said and done, Blacks feel that a man like OBAMA can and will help the situation of not only Blacks but all Americans who Washington has not looked out for. He sticks by his principles when he is up and when he is down. Something that can't be said about Hillary. When she is down, she goes negative.

BLINDMAN   May 6th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Shannon May 6, 9:35 pm
Well then all elections in the history of this nation are then racial bais,
because it has always been the majority of white people voting for a white person.

carrie   May 6th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

susan from texas
if u wont vote,please jump in front of a train
no one cares
like duhhhhhhhhh

Luis Florida   May 6th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Why are we all arguing about who is better.

Let's just concentrate on the problems with our country and be just and vote for the right person.

We should be united to be better

God bless

Robinhood   May 6th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

The NC race was all about race.

CV in HI   May 6th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Barack Obama is the choice of a new generation. Much like Pepsi. Party on, Wayne.

Valerie   May 6th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

Woo-hoooo!!

That speech made me cry.

Yes we can.

LS   May 6th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

Thank you North Carolina for helping put this to bed already! GOBAMA!

John G.   May 6th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

I'm wondering whether if Obama is the nominee, he will fight to get McCain and any other of his opponents off the ballot the way he did his mento, Alice Palmer, and his other opponents from his days in the state senate.

Rene in PA   May 6th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

Haha! Yeah - eat that up, CNN.

Obama acts like a president, and gives a presidential speech - even with this lowly two state election.

I would imagine if CNN wants its ratings to go up - it should embrace this concept.

I'm beyond the point of caring whether or not you post my comments. Obviously, when you reject my comments, it means something to you. So I'll just wave at yall —->>> Hiya!

Happy In Tennessee   May 6th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

Yes….Yes… Yes WE Can! I'm making a contribution to OBama …right NOW!

Brian   May 6th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

Great to see Obama reclaim the momentum back. It was a net gain of at least +10 delegates tonight added to his lead of 150 delegates. With all remaining primaries becoming smaller and smaller in size, it's hard to see how Hillary can come back from this.

True Patriotism   May 6th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

looks like Hillary narrowly won Indiana. It appears that Mr. Obama will prove to be a formidable candidate in the general election and will prove to be one heck of a President.

Darryl   May 6th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

I thank all of the Texas Precinct Captain who called and supported both Indiana and North Carolina Precinct Captain reaching out to voters…. Yes We Can ………

DM
Texas State Delegates…….

minka, de   May 6th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Thank you NC….GOD BLESS OBAMA

hope for better america   May 6th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

hope for better america, we can not get from Obama. We only can get from somebody has experence. we are fool to choose geoge bush. we can not be fooled this time. No obama!!!!!!

Chris in Va.   May 6th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Susan from Texas, spoken like a true racist. Have you met Shannon, I think you two would hit it off.

amon   May 6th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

I really don't get you Americans (being from Europe) reading some of these comments. You're being offered gold TWICE and you nag about ow Hillary this ow Obama this… . Being male and if I were American I would SO go for Hillary because I strongly believe women do a beter job in politics, but if she wouldn't make it at the convention (with the Michigan and Florida troubles) what the *bleep* would be the problem in voting for Obama if he's the nominee. I really can't understand why some democrats even consider saying they rather vote republican than giving their vote to the other democratic candidate. Why would you go for a bum if you could have an afro-american version of a Jack Kennedy? An other thing I don't get is why they couldn't/won't go for a winning ticket, no matter who's on top of the ballet… .

Bitter but HOPEful   May 6th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

What's up with these "Hillary or McCain!!!!!!!!" folks?
What's the matter — you cannot tell the difference? Get real.

Rebecca Masters   May 6th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

GOBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Diane from Georgia   May 6th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Bill Clinton stepped over the line in S.C. and he caused about 50% of Blacks who would have voted for Hillary to switch. Before S.C., over 50% of my friends were for Hillary – especially women. His comments were akin to talking about someone's family. I can talk about my family but you can't. He called a 46 year old man a "kid". A kid is child - some saw this as being synonymous to calling him a boy with a dream that was only a fairy tale. I am glad that young and old, Black and white are going to give someone who hasn’t had hope boiled out of them a chance to bring this nation to greatness.

Bitter but HOPEful   May 6th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

YAY! North Carolina, thank you!
And thanks to many good folks in Indiana…

Irish Gram   May 6th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

By change, does he mean more Marxist's ideas flowing through our society and laws. Or is he talking of moving Chicago's dirty politics to Washinton, DC?

Kelley   May 6th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

With the exception of Anderson Cooper, I have to say that I've ever seen such biased reporting on the primaries tonight. I used to be a faithful CNN viewer, but clearly, the election isn't the only place where it's time for a change

mike   May 6th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

Obama's NC speech was outstanding tonight.
In a dignified manner, he stuck it back to Hillary, McCain, republicans and thankfully, the media.

Wow.   May 6th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

One of the best speeches I've heard in long time. =)

Chris in Va.   May 6th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Shannon, African-Americans have had 400 years of people like Hillary smiling while they lie to their face and pander for their support, only to forget them and their issues. As a result it seems 91% can spot a liar a mile away. By the way, what are you afraid of?

Freedom   May 6th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Why does he talk as if the American Dream that he and his wife have lived is over?? Why if he was to become elected does he think he has the right to take my husband's hard earned money, yes we have much more than many. My husband did not grow up with money, he has worked hard sacrificed, I have worked hard to help him,sacrificed to get where we are. That was and is our choice. We give to many people and organizations. Why does he think he should decide where our money goes? I don't want the government to have anymore control over OUR money. Many people have more than we do, I would never think of taking their money, because they have more.

There was not one person in his NC crowd that would be turned down health care if they needed it tonight…he is making stuff up to scare people and to get elected.

Tracey in Las Vegas   May 6th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

I just finished watching the speech and the thing that strikes me most is how often Obama speaks of "We" and "Us", instead of "I" or "Me".

When I watch the Clinton supporters speak they say, "Yes, she can." but Obama's supporters say, "Yes, we can". I think that makes a world of difference and really speaks to me about the differences in these two campaigns.

luiza   May 6th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

YES!! VIVA OBAMA!

Derek   May 6th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

How much longer will the Clintons continue to divide this Party and this country. Their bully-boy politics are sickening and will continue to be rejected by a majority of Americans. The Clintons just don't care how much damage they do to the image of this country and its future……just remember good ole Billy C. and his sweetheart Monica—-and Hillary 'standing by her man'. Anything to get into the White House, eh Hillary?

Ann   May 6th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

How he took N. Carolina is by a mostly black majority. He's already talking about "marching" forward this fall. He's not the nominee yet and hopefully won't be because we still have to hear from Florida and Michigan. The only way he can win this (and he knows it), is to keep their votes unheard. The superdelegates know who is the more electable so it AIN'T over till the fat lady sings! I wonder if Nobama will start putting his hand over his heart for the pledge of allegiance now… and watch how fast he gets back to old buddy Wright as soon as he can! By the time this is all over, it will be just like with Bush….those that voted for him…wish they had not.

carrie   May 6th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

shannon,
are u trying to say the black people are not smart enuff to decide who they want?
or they dont have the right to vote who they want
is anyone calling the gun totting whites who vote clinton racist?
are u forgetting,in the words of ut racist vrothers on this forum that blacks make up only 12%?
but he is winning
because people of all races are voting for him.
he has won predominantly white states like iowa,wyomming?
what are u talking abt
you are out of touc and racist
if ur jobless,you could jump off a cliff
and spare us reading your crap and make the world a better pace

Joe Reg   May 6th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

Tonight, there is no mistaken it.

Change is coming to America and the country will unite behind Senator Obama to change the country.

He is the one and he will bring change.

GO OBAMA GO!

Vig   May 6th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

All this gleefulness from you people at CNN about Obama's win in N.C. is short sighted. Do you really think if Obama becomes the nominee that the rest of the country is going to elect a Black, ultra liberal into the White House? It is never going to happen. And that's what the superdelegates have to consider when they get caught up in Obama. We will be left with John McCain continuing the Bush agenda.

Nic   May 6th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Stan(NC) Wrote: "This proves Obama (and his supporters) are out of touch. Anyone who thinks that the President can cause the wheels of Washington to immediately stop and turn in another direction… they are foolish"

Hey Stan, were you hiding under a rock during the Bush Administration???

Winston   May 6th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

The majority of women voted for clinton, does that also mean there's a gender bias?

kathy   May 6th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Republicans are registering as independents and voting for hillary to keep obama out. Just look at the new voter registration who registered as independents, and all these people are going to vote for John mcCain come fall, thats what all republican strategists have been calling for.

maria Mtl, Can.   May 6th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Congredulation Mr Obama to all North Carolina and Indiana.. You have the prsident that we would like to have as a orime minister, guys you are lucky.

DCL   May 6th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

The Clinton supporters on this site seem very bitter!

Lily   May 6th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

Go Obama!!!woho!!

change what   May 6th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

obama can not change anything. american people choosing him as another George Bush. When we will get lesson.

Tuoyo, pikesville md   May 6th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Yes we can , I very happy he won handily . I look fwd to he is swearing inauguration in January

magie   May 6th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Hillary 08!

I posted a message earlier. Why the Hillary supporters messages are not coming out on CCN websites? Is there a bias. I hope not.

Well, the black vote made a difference. If you get 30 of voting block come to one side - it is no surprise can win easily.

Audrey   May 6th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Exactly what is his plan for change, please tell me, because right now I believe he has no plan for change, he has a great way with words, he captures and audience but that does not make a president.. Also his comment about his grandmother being a typical white person, what did that mean. I am not a prejudiced person, but I did not like that comment.

God's Child   May 6th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

When God does the" pickin " everything else is secondary ( exit polls, talk shows, debates, schemes, dirty politics etc.)

g   May 6th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

sing song, you got it wrong. hillary wasn't even talking about "change" until she saw how obama was resonating with voters, then she and mccain jumped on the change bandwagon. how can you say she even represents change in washington when she was a part of that very same political system while she was first lady. the clintons have more scandals and skeletons in their closet than any other of the candidates running.

You Did It NC   May 6th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Thank you NORTH CAROLINA….you did it. This thing is all but over.

Thank you INDIANA…you pulled so close in the end.

We can tell Hillary goodbye. THANK ALL OF YOU FROM YOUR TEXAS NEIGHBOR TO THE SOUTHWEST!!!

Doug in UT   May 6th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Congrats Obama! After weeks of Rev. Wright on tv, radio, and print media-Obama still wins BIG! I believe this shows that Obama is the nominee of the Democratic party, and he is well on his way to being the next President of the United States….

Rick FL   May 6th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Amen!

Dem '08

Unshrub   May 6th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Dave, IN

Obama is not dipping into your wallet. The last time I checked, it was optional to purchase his book.

Clinton is winning by only 6 in Indiana. Give it up, Obama has win. Hillary go home and learn how to bake some cookies.

Mark   May 6th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Obama only won because of the black voters. He will not win in the general election. The democrates are giving the presidency to McCain.

Jay   May 6th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

No SOCIALIST PRESIDENT!!!!

Susan from Texas   May 6th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

HE WON IN NORTH CAROLINA DUE TO HIS BLACK SUPPORT, PERIOD. BALCK PEOPLE ARE VOTING FOR HIM JUST BECAUSE HE SHARES THEIR SKIN COLOR. THE PROBLEM IS THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH BLACKS FOR HIM TO WIN THE GENERAL ELECTION. I AM A WHITE DEMOCRAT AND I WILL NEVER, NEVER VOTE FOR OBAMA.

Voter   May 6th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Don't forget we got change under the Bush administration. It wasn't good but it was change. So don't always hope for change, it may not be all you expect it to be.

MR. B   May 6th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Hillary Clinton it's time for a change.

Shannon   May 6th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

doh…double post..sorry

JEANETTE   May 6th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Hillary is not the voice of change… now is the time for a change!!!
Obama way to go!!! Thanks Tarheels!

Shannon   May 6th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

We need people to stop voting based on race…

Obama received 91% & 93% of the black vote in NC and Ind…respectively

Mark Johnson   May 6th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Say goodnight, Hillary.

Anna   May 6th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

No Chicago style politics…

Vote for Hillary!!

Christy Phelps   May 6th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

YAY OBAMA! WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

MLynn   May 6th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

I can see from the blogs that there are still people who are judging this man by the color of skin.
How dumb you people are.
You better listen to the facts.

Donny G.   May 6th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

When is Obama going to stop with the tales about his "poor" childhood? He keeps talking about his mother being on food stamps "for a while." Truth is, as he himself said in his first book, she was working on her Ph.D. at the time (and didn't want to work while writing her 800-page dissertation for her doctorate in anthropology). AND he was living with his grandparents at the time — while his grandmother was a VP at the Bank of Hawaii and he was attending a prestigious prep school in Honolulu.

Start telling the truth or at least quit with the front of somehow being the only "honest" politician!!!!

Seth (Jacksonville, FL)   May 6th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Stunning speech. Heartfelt and authentic.

I really hope Obama supporters can be respectful. Obama was very clear - we must unite as a party, regardless of who the nominee is. We must not let McCain win the election this fall. We need a Democrat in office. Though I am confident Obama will win the nomination, I am prepared to vote for Clinton if she wins it…please, everyone…see the bigger picture here.

Diane from Georgia   May 6th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Thank you North Carolina. Thank you for believing that we can be united to solve problems in a different way. I love you!!! Yes we can, Yes we will and Yes we must!!!! There is nothing about Hillary that says change. She is the voice of a politician who will say and do anything to win. America can see through her!!! Yes we can.

EDDIE NEW YORK   May 6th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

OBAMA REPRESENTS CHANGE THAT WE HAVE BEEN WAITING FOR GOD BLESS OBAMA AND GOD BLESS AMERICA

dude   May 6th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

that speech almost brought me to tears…..and im not even american

Is that a barbeque???   May 6th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Up in delegates… and oh my!!! Look at that popular vote lead!

Yep, an ol' fashion butt whoopin'…

carrie   May 6th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

why do the clinton supporters hide behind stupid names?
and why do they lie so much,even to themselves
truth is some of them are secretly voting and donating to obama
they cant admit it for some reason i dont know
mythomaniacs

PJ   May 6th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

I'm in NC and I think we need a woman to straighten out the mess all these male Presidents have made over the years..I didn't vote for Obama although he is a good speaker…how can anyone tell who is telling the truth?

Dave, CA   May 6th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

"Hillary Clinton is the voice of change, not you obama…" You must be referring to Hillary's stance on NAFTA. Better yet…I'd call her "vocie of lies". Good job North Carolina!!

Marty   May 6th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

If Hillary does not win, we will vote McCain.

Joe Reg   May 6th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

Change is coming to America.

America has never been afraid to embrace change.

Obama is a new dawn in America.

Obama 08.

A Change Is Gonna Come   May 6th, 2008 9:36 pm ET

"It's been a looooooong time a comin', but a CHANGE is gonna come."

Sam Cook (and sung beautifully by Syesha Mercado on American Idol tonight…how appropriate.)

Obamaniac   May 6th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

YEAH BARACK!!!

I love what he said about not letting John McCain serve out Bush's third term!

G   May 6th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Yay Obama 08 finally a state that got it right. Hillary the voice of change hahaha please!!!!!!!!

daniel   May 6th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

What a great victory in a big state for Hillary. And Obama winning NC with 90% of the black vote..his constituency's voting patterns are so against what he preaches and all the togetherness candy that he likes to talk about. I hope Hillary is the nominee otherwise i will sit it out in November, i dont want to vote republican or for a superficial type like Obama who cant for the love of god win a big state..

Obama…start the change by addmiting that the ppl who vote for you have nothing to do with the message of 'unity', its just an ingenuous talk from you.

Shannon   May 6th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

91% of black voters went to Obama….talk about racial bias.

Ken   May 6th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

This is a turn in the campaign. Obama survived the negative attacks and Rev. Wright.

People should hound Hillary to get out.

Obama is next President.

NO MORE OBUMA!   May 6th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

ENOUGH of your fancy speeches! we're tired to hear the same old lines and lies.

Dave, IN   May 6th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Promise them everything from jobs to lower taxes to health care to education to low cost housing to……..

Please save us from this man's hands dipping into our wallet to fund his social agenda. Let him start by donating everything he has made from his books in excess of $100,000 a year which would be a pretty good salary for most families.

ABC   May 6th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

I think we get it Obama. Change. We've heard the word. How about details? How in the world does this guy get buy just telling people we need change?

Dusacre   May 6th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

YES WE CAN and YES WE WILL!

Scott C   May 6th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Clinton is ahead by 4% in Indiana right now when Obama is ahead in North Carolina by almost 20%.

North Carolina had more people turn out, which means a LOT more popular vote numbers to Obama as well as a greater majority of the state with the most delegates to give out.

Good old fashioned butt kicking.

This is going to open the Superdelegate flood gates for Obama now.

Go Obama.
Bye bye Huckabee Clinton.

Ito, Yokosuka Japan   May 6th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Thank you NC for choosing the next President of the United States.

Tito   May 6th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

The voice tonight os clear! the people voted for BARACK OBAMA

Great Victory!

Stan(NC)   May 6th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

This proves Obama (and his supporters) are out of touch. Anyone who thinks that the President can cause the wheels of Washington to immediately stop and turn in another direction… they are foolish.

An average citizen has more opportunity to "change America" than anyone inside the politics of Washington. President or not, they still have to have the backing of politicians who are old politics - and not even the President can change that.

What is needed in Washington is someone who KNOWS how to get the old politics to work in their favor on behalf of the American people.

It's sad that so many people are being misled with the gimmick of "change".

Obama couldn't change his own state so how can he change the country?

billy   May 6th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

I would like to know why Obama does not say that he is half black and half white - I feel that he is dividinG our party. I am scared of the remarks that his pastor made. I have recently started campaigning for McCain.

No McSame   May 6th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

He gives me HOPE.

Marie in California   May 6th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

You are right, Obama….we DO need change. Unfortunately, YOU are not the change we need!

Hillary or McCain - 2008

John in Iowa   May 6th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Oh yeah, change like electing a president with friends the likes of William Ayers, Rev. Wright, Louis Farrahkan and Larry Sinclair. I don't think so!

Hillary or McCain '08-NEVER OBAMA!!!

LaRue   May 6th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

GO !!!!!! OBAMA

sophia nyc   May 6th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Yes we do. This typical white cynical woman needs change.

sing a song   May 6th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is the voice of change, not you obama…

Amy in Iowa   May 6th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

How loud can we the people say it: WE WANT CHANGE! We can not continue to run this country over a cliff. No more cowboy politics and political pander-mania. Obama is telling the truth. And I feel confident standing behind his leadership. Because he is really representing all of us.

tarheels get it right   May 6th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

NC got it right!! Go Tarheels!

I think they call that an ol' fashion butt whuppin'.

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