May 6, 2008
Posted: May 6th, 2008 11:42 AM ET

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 Clinton is ahead in Indiana while Obama is up in North Carolina.
Clinton is ahead in Indiana while Obama is up in North Carolina.

(CNN) - As voters go to the polls in Indiana and North Carolina, an average of the latest surveys in both states suggests there will be a split decision between Senators Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama in their battle for the Democratic presidential nomination.

A CNN Poll of Polls in North Carolina out Tuesday morning indicates Obama is ten points ahead of Clinton, 51 percent to 41 percent, with eight percent undecided. That’s up by two points from our poll of polls Monday. Obama had been up by double digits until this weekend, when the race in North Carolina tightened up a bit.

The CNN Poll of Polls in Indiana suggests that Clinton up by four points, 48 percent to 44 percent, with eight percent unsure. The race in Indiana had been a dead heat until Clinton opened up a small lead in Monday’s poll of polls.

The CNN poll of polls is an average of the latest surveys in each state. Since it is a compilation of multiple surveys, there is no sampling error.

187 delegates are at stake as voters in Indiana and North Carolina cast ballots. It is the largest catch of delegates left this primary season, which ends with the Montana and South Dakota primaries on June 3. Going into Tuesday’s contests, Obama holds a lead over Clinton in delegates won, states won, and the popular vote (excluding Florida and Michigan, which broke party rules by moving their contests up to January) and in primary and caucus victories so far this year.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


PATTY   May 6th, 2008 10:56 am ET

GO HILLARY GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I like the way Obama talks but he does not give enough information to hold him accountable for change. I want this country to be out of debt! I want lower gas prices. A decent payraise for the disable and eldery, so they don't have to decide food or medicine. Yes I want change too, but I like the way Hillary talks, straight to the point and tells me on what issues I can hold her accountable. She has done alot for this county. I think she will do more. GO HILLARY GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jamie   May 6th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Since people think the voting is all about race, I thought I'd let you know that this white woman from NC voted for Obama. It isn't just the black votes he is getting, as much as some of you would like to think it's all about race. It seems to be more about common sense and intelligence level than race.

Audrey, San Francisco   May 6th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Thank you Indiana & North Carolina! I know you will both put in a strong showing for Obama today! And, I have talked to many of you, and whoever you vote for, I appreciate the thought and research everyone is putting into their decision. I've done a good bit of calling and never found as many informed and coscientious voters as I did this time.

yes we can!!

Ann   May 6th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Sorry you Nobama people! If this country stands on its principles, they will have to count Florida and Michigan or have a revote. If they don't, then the message goes out that they aren't important enough to the United States. What is Obama afraid of? As far as the delegates and superdelegates go, they know who is more electable. Besides, if Hillary doesn't get the nomination, all us good old Dems will vote for McCain because we can't chance an Obama/Wright ballot in Nov...

Ed - Washington DC   May 6th, 2008 10:55 am ET

If Hillary is drafted by the Democratic party superdelegates, the people who are most likely to desert her won’t necessarily be African Americans. It’s much more likely to be people who are educated, including street educated. People who understand the difference between fact and spin, between pandering and more permanent solutions.

Despite what the "talking heads" of the networks and even the campaigns might say, these people will know that Hillary misused the Democratic process. It's too bad the authors of our constitution could not have envisioned the many ways of communicationg we have today, and the many "tricks" we have today to motivate people to act by sidestepping their intellects. One provblem is that politica has few rules in this regard, but many "talking heads" seem too thrilled by the "play-by-play" to consider what might be fair.

Those who are concerned are likely to leave Hillary Clinton in droves.

Real American   May 6th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Hello People

If Hillary is given the nomination when Obama has won all that is required to win the normination. The world will see how racist American is and there will never be peace in this society.

The young are voting for him, the educated are voting for him, forward thinkers are voting for him what else do you want. American is not made of only "middle" americans.

The world is changing so is America but some people still refuse to see it. Maybe it's becuase those few havent travelled far from where they were born.

if Amercan wants to maintain it's position in the world, its about time we stop thinking that the world revolves around washington. Most people in the world know what we know and we cant continue to full them all the time.

Obama has the vision to get people to lay down their guns and join the line.

May GOD HELP America

elvispresley   May 6th, 2008 10:55 am ET

»»VOTE OBAMA. IGNORE that FAKE,IRRITATING,DULL Woman!... Go Obama.

show me   May 6th, 2008 10:55 am ET

go obama put the old lying panering hag out to pasture where she belongs she s a has been

Sue Z   May 6th, 2008 10:55 am ET

I'm a white woman. I am supporting Obama. This is not white guilt. This is not jumping on the band wagon. This is a vote AGAINST the ridiculous politics of recent history that puts power and money in the hands of corrupt individuals who are only out for personal glory. This is a vote FOR a change back to the days of the public SERVANT who listened to the people, used logic, and voted conscience rather than for money.

In my opinion, Hillary is looking for power, and she is using the corrupt and devious nature of current politics to help her gain ground. Obama and McCain are looking for a change in the political process.

We need strong leaders, but leaders who work for US and not for other countries or lobbyists or corporations.

Go Obama...and if not him, McCain.

Emeka, Florida   May 6th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Meanwhile, if Hillary looses either of the states, NC and IN, and doesnt drop out, then i can conclude her aim is to damage Obama and finally take up a VP slot with Mcain. Else, there is NO reason to continue, except also, she wants the campaign to continue so she could pay off its debts.

kristine   May 6th, 2008 10:54 am ET

GO HILLARY>>>>TEXAS LOVES YOU>>>>>>

elvispresley   May 6th, 2008 10:54 am ET

»»The great Barack Obama already WON the Democratic nomination. GOODBYE Clinton(s)!!...Go AWAY!...ENOUGH of LIES!...ENOUGH of FAKE smiles!...ENOUGH of Clintons!...Go Obama,defeat that DULL ,TIRING woman!!...Bye Bye Clintons!!...Aaaaaah!...

Ed in NY   May 6th, 2008 10:54 am ET

if there is sampling error in individual poll surveys, then there is sampling error in the average of all of these polls with sampling error.

CNN: you need to know your theories of statistics!!!

Obama '08 will win both states anyways...

Paul   May 6th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Congratulations Hillary. You've done more damage to the Democratic party than John McCain ever could hope to.

MO in NC   May 6th, 2008 10:53 am ET

NO to vote pandering and political gimmicks !
NO to cowboy diplomacy and washington as usual !
NO to manipulations and Sniper Fire !
YES to true judgement on IRAQ !
YES to a new, principled, and non-partisan dynamic in Washington !
YES to honor, and uniting and transcending race and party !

Lets Get Real, and Close the Deal !!! Obama.

Tony, Mocksville NC   May 6th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Well, for once our votes may count for something. My wife and I were numbers 12 and 13 at our polling place this morning and I am encouraging everyone who can vote to do so, regardless of who they cast their lot with. Go Dems:)

sue   May 6th, 2008 10:53 am ET

HIlary can't change big oil. BEsides it's too late for congress to vote on such a measure. what a sly tactic

Dana in north Carolina   May 6th, 2008 10:52 am ET

I know the people of Indiana are smart enough to see past a promise that can't be kept by someone who does not have the nomination yet to lower gas prices. Keeping in mind that She would not take office until January 2009 If she won the election.

Ed in NY   May 6th, 2008 10:52 am ET

if there is sampling error in individual poll surveys, then there is sampling error in the average of all of these polls with sampling error.

CNN: you need to know your theories of statistics!!!

Obama '08 will win both states anyways...

smalksy, Bibbingham, MT   May 6th, 2008 10:52 am ET

the only thing more hideous than mccain are the fools who want to ruin my small business and the economy of the country with higher taxes. vote mccain.

Democrat, NC   May 6th, 2008 10:51 am ET

This is not only an important election for America, but for all of the world. Given Senator Clinton's remarks to attack Iran, we see what her foreign policy will be like.

People of NC and IN, do the right thing for your country and for all of the world: Vote for Barack Obama!

God bless America and the world.

elvispresley   May 6th, 2008 10:51 am ET

»»Hillary "FAKE" Clinton is NOT good enough to be President.Go Obama.

Anonymous   May 6th, 2008 10:51 am ET

CNN you are one of the few news networks I watch religiously. Unfortunately you have fallen into the same trap as all other networks. Originally when Clinton was the presumed candidate you looked for news stories about a fresh upstart with a message of unity: Obama. You were rightly taken in with the charismatic style and rational thought of the man. He represented everything that politicians have been trying to become since time began. Once the upstart pounded down the juggernaut of the Clinton presumed primary win, you couldn't really pour Obama into a sound bite. He talks in a circular style that requires you to have the whole message in order to figure out its meaning. The golden boy of political news coverage soon became quite a liability to the networks as you really couldn't get a good story out of his candidacy. Fortunately there was a new upstart: Clinton.

With her presidency hopes fading she was able to open up a little more to make some grand appeals and really hammer home her message that she is the better candidate. She plays politics by the rules of the sound bite (which can be useful) and allowed the news networks to continue their coverage and keep their high ratings. By always spinning the contest in favor of the underdog coverage can be increased and, quite possibly, the race can be lengthened by swaying popular votes. I hate that news has come to this. All three candidates (yes, gasp, McCain included) are incredible human beings that are each deserving of our vote. The real question is who's policies do you believe will get you the best living situation?

Don't make emotional appeals. None of these candidates are saints, none of them are daemons. Each honestly wants what is best for the country, they just have different viewpoints. Pick who you want. Any of the three will be better than what we have now.

LF of NC   May 6th, 2008 10:51 am ET

Hillary Clinton is finished......finally!

GOOOOOOOOOOD – BYE!!

OBAMA 08

J - East Windsor, CT   May 6th, 2008 10:51 am ET

CNN: "Hillary Clinton appears to have taken a clear lead in the crucial primary state of Indiana..." Clinton leads Obama in the STATE by 4%

CNN: "On the national front, Obama holds a slight edge over Clinton..." Obama leads Clinton NATIONWIDE by 4%

Welcome to the Clinton News Network, CNN!

CNN, this extended primary race must be making wonders for your ratings for you to keep it on life support like this. Shameless.

Appalled   May 6th, 2008 10:50 am ET

Mike,
although you should appalled at yourself for your inflammatory and racist slurs with regard to Obama supporters, it is nice to see that HRC's supporters are getting nervous enough that they need to focus on racial issuesand outrageous comments ,far from the issues.
Thanks for helping our cause!
OBAMA '08

From Chris
By the way, I am white Anglo-Saxon Protestant...

Brian   May 6th, 2008 10:50 am ET

Yay. Everyone's a winner! Maybe we can do this until 2009.

The media sucks.

Kathie Williams   May 6th, 2008 10:50 am ET

Obama will win both!

Hillary go!

Democrats rally!

Let's win this thing!

"Super Delegates" earn you name and VOTE NOW take Obama over and above the needed numbers.

Hillary   May 6th, 2008 10:50 am ET

well, in order for Hillary to catch up to obama, she has to to win by 79% in all remaining contests, we not going see this in Indian or N.C today. Hilary must drop out. enough!

southcarolinadem   May 6th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Still nothing about Obamas superdelegat gains yesterday? SHAME ON YOU CNN, YOUR BIAS IS CLEARLY VISIBLE.

elvispresley   May 6th, 2008 10:49 am ET

»»GO great Obama! DEFEAT that ANNOYING Hillary "FAKE" Clinton!...People in Indiana :- Do NOT waste your precious VOTE! VOTE Obama,of course. NO MORE Clintons in the White House!...ENOUGH of Clintons!!...Go Obama!...

Tony Z- MD   May 6th, 2008 10:49 am ET

For Mike,

Many African Americans support Hillary in the beginning because she was known. African-Americans have gotten to know Obama and truly see Hillary. She has been trashing the African-American vote since SC. It is going to be hard to get it back.

It is not about white guilt. It is about what is RIGHT for America. Many whites are intimidated because of the gains of African-Americans. Why? It like playing sports everyone wants to hold on to their lead.

Bill   May 6th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Mike,
Thank you for showing the world the Klan is still alive (White Guilt Moron). Can you mix a lil drano with your Kentucky Bourbon?

White Gulf Vet.

Obama 08   May 6th, 2008 10:49 am ET

If Clinton wins Indiana, two things have to be factored in:

1. the effect of a tax holiday which is NOT going to happen this summer.

2. the number of Rush Republicans are voting for Clinton as they believe she will be the weaker candidate

Clinton before panned open primaries...interesting that she isn't commenting on them now!!

Natasha/Supporter of Democrats   May 6th, 2008 10:49 am ET

I AM NOT VOTING FOR REV.WRIGHT. He is not a political candidate. REV.WRIGHT does not control anything OBAMA do or say, just as OBAMA does not control what REV.WRIGHT say or do. Just as I am sure you have relative and/or friends who say thing that you may not necessary agree with people. SO it show your lack of common.

I am voting for BARACK OBAMA!!!!! 08'

CAN U SMELL WHAT BARACK is cooking?

VICTORY!!!! OBAMA'08

Mary   May 6th, 2008 10:49 am ET

CNN Is not for Obama.All we hear is who endorsed Clinton not all who
endorsed have even been mentioned.
Vote Obama 08.

Over Here in Chicago   May 6th, 2008 10:49 am ET

I mean look at that headline picture!!!! What bias!!!
"Hillary for president" in the forefront as "Obama" fades into the background. SHE HASN"T WON THE ELECTION CNN!! Stop the bias!
good grief

B-NY   May 6th, 2008 10:48 am ET

I really do not like Senator Obama.

Marcus   May 6th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Its takes a multi racial guy (White/Black) OBAMA running for the high office to bring out all the racial claws(Not saying its Obama fault). And can you believe it. It was the Former President Of the United States Bill Clinton that suttlely interject race in the contest with the Jesse Jackson comment.

America from what I can see have come a long way. I belive America belive it is time for real change. The one leading the head of this "Change" charged just happens to to be bi-racial man.

I think Obama is what America needs right now. Lets face it..he will unite the country. The whites have the white half, the black have the black have of Obama. But above all Obama will be the "People's President" where racial line will be blurred.

I am patiently awaiting to see "History" made in the U.S. Anything less will be pure dissapointment. Remember there is always a first.

il voter   May 6th, 2008 10:48 am ET

please do not sell your vote for $30 gas tax.

Bob (PA)   May 6th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Any Christian voting for Obama should read Revelations. If you're a real Christian you'll understand.

Joann   May 6th, 2008 10:47 am ET

I am counting on Obama to win both states. He is right on track about Clinton's lies about the gas tax. Nothing but a joke – will promise anything to win. I can't believe that people do not watch the news where even Congress will not back her bill and Bush will veto it.

I just can not believe people who are idiots are falling for her lies! Just another republican in running in the Democrat race!

gary   May 6th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Why do we think Hillary can deliver universal healthcare when they had two years during Bill Clinton's first term with a democratic congress and couldn't do it. Hillary has experience:experience at failure. The only true Clinton legislative agenda success that Hillary was a part of was NAFTA, which she, for the time being, disavows. Hillary as a fighter is a good campaigner but Hillary as a fighter would make a lousy President because you can't get anything done by fighting and leaning on people all of the time. I'd rather have a leader.

HILLARY WILL BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT   May 6th, 2008 10:47 am ET

WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO THE POLLS THE PEOPLE REALIZE HOW IMPORTANT THEIR DECISION IS!

THIS IS WHY WE ARE GOING TO SEE A HUGE SURGE FOR HILLARY!

OBAMA HAS MORE SCANDAL THAT WILL COME OUT!

HILLARY CAN WIN THIS THING IN NOVEMBER!

I TRUST HER! SHE GETS MY VOTE!!!!!!!

Hillary next president   May 6th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Obama should condemn himself and drop out of the race since he is untrustful, lieing all the time and fooling people. He doesn't have any good solutions by himself except copying others' ideas. What a shame for you Obama. How can you American be fooled by such dishonest person? Who are stand behind Obama since the day one? John Kerry who failed to beat Bush, Richardson a betrayer and much more. Do you believe in such guys? Go for Clinton. Obama will have to realize he is a shame for this race.

PT   May 6th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Indiana & North Carolina residence go out today and vote. Call your Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews...call everyone...go vote! Drive someone there that can’t get there themselves. Remember your ID. Help this country get to a new place in the world and to be so very proud of the person we choose to represent us. We all know in our hearts we only have one honest choice for this person to be. Barack Obama!

Emeka, Florida   May 6th, 2008 10:46 am ET

If Hillary does not win both IN and NC, then she should drop out of the race, and start grooming Chelsea for the House of Reps mid term elections. The Clinton dynasty cannot just be ended if Hillary doesnt win the nomination. Chelsea is still young and has a long future ahead. By then, Americans would have forgotten about Hillary's lies and panderings.

Sean   May 6th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Tim from Ohio: Will you call the Clinton campaign and ask the same if Hillary fails to win NC and IN? Why would we ask the winner to drop out? Even the NFL World Champions lost a few games along the way to winning the only contest that matters.

Dylan   May 6th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Hey Mike...

How bout you stop treating this like a sporting event ("I hope she kicks his butt!!") and start treating it like what it is... the fate of our nation.

Also, your racist rhetoric just discounts any argument you try to make, so please save precious seconds of our lives and stop making ludicrous posts.

LeMonton, currently in Texas   May 6th, 2008 10:45 am ET

As time goes on I see Hillary looking more and more like McCain. We may probably need to update our political equation from McCain=Bush to Hillary=McCain=Bush, as Hillary is proposing the same ideas as McCain, Hillary and her spouse worth hundreds of millions as McCain and his spouse, Hillary wants to obliterate Iran as McCain, Hillary proposed the same gimmick, shell game gas tax plan as McSame. It is well documented that Hillary is backed by the same special interests in Washington as McCain, Hillary even voted for the war in Iraq as McCain.

It is time to end this drama, rally behind Barack Obama, who is the stronger candidate, and get ready to take on McSame and the GOP. We need to break with old Washington politicians and start a new, fresh page in the American history with Barack Obama as the next President of the United States of America.

Cali   May 6th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Need to count Florida and Michigan if not do not let them vote in general
election. Every vote have to count every body have a right to vote because
citizens in Florida and Michigan pay tax same as other State too.

BULL DONG   May 6th, 2008 10:45 am ET

The majority of the media is rep. and they want to run against Hillary because they have more dirt on the Clintons that we don't even know about.

What do they have on Obama. Some statements by his pastor. A tape with the word bitter and cling on it.

Everone really need to give great consideration to your vote.

THIS IS NOT A GAME! THIS IS NOT A GAME! THIS IS NOT A GAME!

Hank Williams   May 6th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Whether you support McCain, Obama or Clinton, you can really see the negativity of the Obama supporters here.

Why is he attracting this type of supporter? CNN is supposed to be the home of the educated liberal.

Based on the blatant anger and hatred here, it appears this "Audacity of Hope" campaign may be bogus.

Yes, Clinton is a negative person, but THAT doesn't cause ME to hate.

Where is the anger coming from with these Obama posters? They can list their (self-righteous) reasons, but I thought this campaign was supposed to be about bringing togther people in a positive way.

Looks like a certain demographic is going to be looking to "get ours" if Obama's elected.

Jane MN   May 6th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Derek: 2025 is set actually without counting MI and FL.

Nick   May 6th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Go Hillary,
Show to the bias media that you are the one...

Doris Frazier   May 6th, 2008 10:44 am ET

O happy day! Hillary you are toast!

An American in Canada   May 6th, 2008 10:43 am ET

POLLS OF POLLS

NORTH CAROLINA- OBAMA 51%---- CLINTON 41%

INDIANA ------OBAMA 44% ----CLINTON 48%

NOW EVERYONE KNOWS THAT THESE POLLS ALWAYS RAISE OBAMA'S POINT BY +5% AND LOWERS CLINTON'S POINT -5%

THUS THE TRUE POLLS WITH NOT MARGIN OR ERROR READS:

NORTH CAROLINA –OBAMA 46%----–CLINTON 46%
UNDECIDED 6% WHICH USUALLY GOES TO CLINTON

INDIANA ------OBAMA 39%----–CLINTON 53%
UNDECIDED 6% WHICH USUALLY GOES TO CLINTON

THE WINNER OF BOTH PRIMARIES H.R. CLINTON OUR FUTURE PRESIDENT... CAN I HAVE AN AMEN!!!!!!!!!!

David   May 6th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Hey Mike,

This is about Supreme Court JUDGES!! people not white Clinton or black Obama, so if the stronge white women and men of the democratic party refuse (switch) to vote for Obama if he is the nom. Cool then don’t cry when a women’s right to chose is lose, because you cut your nose in spite of your face. Don’t threaten others with political suicide they may not listen.

Kate, Atlanta   May 6th, 2008 10:43 am ET

The "undecideds" always go Hillary's way. So, she will win IN by 12 pts and he'll win NC by 2. This will all be spun as a total victory by HRC. Then, it's on to the backroom deals.

But, I finally realized this morning that since I live in GA, my vote doesn't count, so I don't have to worry about who wins anymore. Thanks Hillary for continuing to point out that only voters in FL, MI, OH, and PA count. I can now avoid the long lines at the poll in Nov.

Jane, NC   May 6th, 2008 10:43 am ET

I am hoping that the supporters of Sen. Hillary are out in full force today. Voting is something you do for yourself !

lola Planner, Houston, Texas   May 6th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Watch Primary Colors to truly understand the Clintons- very disturbing! They'll do anything to win! And to actually want us to believe that she is blue collar...how elitist is that?

angela   May 6th, 2008 10:43 am ET

barack is just what america needs for change – real issues, intelligence, smartness, focus

Observer   May 6th, 2008 10:43 am ET

I thought America was the land of the free? Sen. Hillary is entitle to continue the race until there is a clear winner. I don't care much about her, and her supporters but I think fair is fair.

democrat   May 6th, 2008 10:43 am ET

It' about the delegate count and guess what? Obama has the lead.

Obama '08

Scott, Wichita   May 6th, 2008 10:42 am ET

All this shows is the inability of the Democratic party to get things done

McCain '08

rehoboth ng   May 6th, 2008 10:42 am ET

CNN don't u think we have had enough of all these so called polls? I think the D-Day has come, let the voters decide. Remember the results will be known in less than 24 hours.

joe   May 6th, 2008 10:42 am ET

please Nc and IN voters do something to close the thing. No news Co would like it, if it is over cause of rating.

Roger   May 6th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Wayne TX,

I don't understand. Are you insulting Hillary's supporters or are you admiring them. Anyway, I see through Obama's skin. I'm not fooled by his attacks on Hillary. I have noticed he hasn't been playing his race card so much lately. That may be why he is slipping. That and Jerimiah Wright kind of played a race card against himself. Obama and Hillary have been measured and weighed. Hillary is the better of the two evils. I hope that Obama will have the wisdom to drop out when he sees that he won't be able to beat McCain. If Obama wins, I'll be one of those crossovers that vote for McCain, the lesser of two evils.

Ron   May 6th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Hillary for America Shes a sexy fighter for a better world

AKRON, OHIO OBOMA SUPPORTER   May 6th, 2008 10:41 am ET

UNLESS OBOMA GETS ROBBED HE WILL WIN.

PLEASE HILLARY SUPPORTERS
SICKNESS IS A BAD THING TO BE
SO STOP TAKING THOSE CLINTON PILLS
AND GET WELL SOON.

OBOMA 08

Jane   May 6th, 2008 10:41 am ET

The republicans are hoping Hilliary gets the nomination. Then they will pull out the big guns and all the dirty laundry the Clinton's have in their closet. Don't be fooled by the news agencies telling you that Hilliary can beat McCain; she won't. The news and issues that will be brought about by the GOP will send Hilliary and company packing back to NY and then she will lose her reelection bid for her senate seat. There is a lot of excess baggage that Hilliary has that Obama doesn't. He may be young but he doesn't have ghosts in his closet that will make him fail. Don't fall for the old political scare tactics that Hilliary uses...that's just it she uses them to get votes.

Mike   May 6th, 2008 10:41 am ET

It amazes me that the black community buys into Obama so much.

Who did not attend the State of the Black Union or Dr. King's memorial services....Obama. He was busy working on his political campaign to worry about such matters.

However Hillary did despite it does her no good politically. But then again when she donates millions to charities like the Nelson Mandella fund it shows where her heart is.

Obama donated, to Wright's church. You know the church that believes in 9 out of 10 commandments. All of them except for taking God's name in vain.

Terry, Dallas Texas   May 6th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Ok then!!

Chuck Todd of MSNBC says if things hold up they should end up more or less splitting the total delegates down the middle. Of course this puts Obama closer to 2025 and doesent help Hillary close the gap. Its all up the the supers now.

HILLARY '08   May 6th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Vote for SOLUTIONS...not HOT AIR!

VOTE FOR CLINTON!!

Todd   May 6th, 2008 10:40 am ET

The clintons keep saying the same thing. Obama can't win in the fall but we can. Doesn't she understand that she has to win THIS race first. You don't get to go to the championship game unless you win in the semi-finals. How can she say she will win in the fall if she can't beat Obama fair and square to begin with. The only way she can become the nominee is if J. Wright has a brother or the superdelegates GIVE it to her. It is too late for her to EARN it.

ForBetterWorld   May 6th, 2008 10:40 am ET

It's only 14 super deligate gap for Obama but 150 total deligate gap for HRC. Good luck America !!

HILLARY '08   May 6th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Vote for SOLUTIONS...not HOT AIR!

VOTE FOR CLINTON!!

Rick   May 6th, 2008 10:39 am ET

Note that the picture accompaning this article more prominently features the Hillary poster. No bias in the Clinton News Network

Sean   May 6th, 2008 10:39 am ET

Neutral: I always see your comments, and they're anythin but neutral. Obama NEVER had a 36+ point lead in NC. Yes, his lead is down, but he is still up double digits. And neither candidate has led in Indiana by any major margin, contrary to your comment. If you want to be neutral, try being unbiased too.

Debbie   May 6th, 2008 10:38 am ET

CNN I heard on the news that Obama got 4 new delegates yesterday.
How come you didn't report it. You have lost me as a viewer because you are so biased in your reporting. If Hillary got one it would be front page. Here Obama got 4 and Hillary 0 and you said nothing. I used to think that you were the professional channel. Sorry to say it, MSNBC has out rated you during these elections.

Terri, TX   May 6th, 2008 10:38 am ET

It's very likely that there will be a split decision after tonight's primaries are over.... So what??? Sen Obama will still be ahead in pledged delegates, states won, the popular vote...... Let's get on with focusing on the Republicans.

Sen Obama has and continues to be steadfast, despite having to fight off Sen Clinton, ex-president Clinton, CNN, MSNBC, FOXNEWS and every other media outlet. He is still standing. Go figure!!!!

wwf   May 6th, 2008 10:38 am ET

Catch Fox with Riley? "Wait, I am rich," Clinton-"Yes, and God bless us" This woman figures she relates to the common person? Get real.

AK-MO   May 6th, 2008 10:38 am ET

I just recieved a call from a friend in Indiana and he said the polls in the black areas don't have enough ballots and no pens. Why is this not a surprise? When will this unfairness end?

Trish - PA   May 6th, 2008 10:37 am ET

4 points is nothing. Especially since the early voters and mail in ballets are favoring Obama in Indiana. He could win Indiana just as easily as she could. We will have to wait and see.

Carl   May 6th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Clara; you talk about lies from Obama, he would have to spend the next, hint,. hint., (35 years) in political office to catch up to the Clintons. You cannot actually think the Clintons are honest people. Where in the world have you been? Both of them are a few steps away for prison.

citizenwells: Whitewater, Vince Foster, Ron Brown, Monica, Ms. Flowers, Mr. Hubble, Sandy Burgular, Rose law firm....etc....35 years and counting....

mother too   May 6th, 2008 10:37 am ET

people are afraid of Bush/Clinton saga, well, then you might have Obama saga, which will be worse – then what you will do?
...and how can you even compare Clinton to Bush? You must be totally ignorant...
Clinton era was good.

JB   May 6th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Bottomline Voters and Media-

At the end of the day, Obama will have gained more pledged delegates. PERIOD, end of story.

The media is being manipulated by the Clinton machine. It isn't about primaries or big states, or states that begin with the letter C.

Delegates are delagtes. Get some guts and stand up to this woman.

Chris   May 6th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Who cares, the republican Party will win no matter who wins the Democratic nomination. No, I'm not a Republican; I'm just a bitter Democrat who wishes the party would just rally behind one candidate. About these polls. I'm registered in NC as an Independent, so I can vote in either the Republican or Democratic primaries. Do these polls include those who are registered independent? If they don't then these polls are worthless.

gene   May 6th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Here we go again with the CNN "poll of polls", but do not tell us who the polls represent and for what time periods. As I scan the State Primary polls, i only find Zogby ffor about the last 4 to 5 days. Fox is reporting a poll that has Clinton within 2 to 3 points. I am not a FOX fan, but if you want to hear the truth go to their station. They do not like either candidate, so you get balanced reporting. Viewing CNN has been a real struggle for us Clinton supporters. There best Political team on TV consist of Cafferty, Gloria, Jeff, Campbell and Martin, all Obama cheer leaders. Wolf and Lou Dobbs appear to be neutral. When the situation room comes on, I go to FOX.

Marilyn Bryan   May 6th, 2008 10:37 am ET

There is a lot of disrespect, inability to spell, and an inability to know the difference between allegation and truth or proof among bloggers.
Sadly, such may be true of the general public. Candidates do not only need votes and workers during the primaries, but people who will put their shoulders to the wheel to make this country better once he or she is elected. Sacrifice and hard work are not the mantra of the
"ME first" generation. All the harsh rhetoric in the world is not going to make this country one bit better, nor will inspiration unless followed by action.
Whomever is elected, the same holds true.

AJ   May 6th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Obama is not electable. While the African Americans and children are falling all over themselves to support him, the backbone of the Democratic Party will not support him. While African Americans have as a rule been democratic voters, they have been unreliable voters. The children have never even been on the electoral map. They are all fired up now as they are excited up about being part of a "movement" rather than being concerned about the welfare of the nation. We middle-aged, seniors, middle income moderate voters are the backbone of the Democratic Party. We don’t waste our votes on candidates such as Ralph Nader as do those on the far left (you know, those that handed the election to G.W. Bush in 2000). We reliably show up to the polls and vote a straight ticket as we believe in the values of our party. But at the same time, we do not follow blindly and are not ignorant, as some in the Obama camp would have you believe. We come from many walks of life. Some are some are blue collar and some are highly educated professionals, but most of us have a pretty good grasp of current events and are able to make informed decisions concerning our political choices. The Obama camp would have you believe that we are a bunch of illiterate Neanderthals who are too ignorant to realize that he is the savior of the world. We are far from ignorant. We do however, recognize an arrogant, condescending windbag when we see one (the current resident of the White House would fit into this category.) Obama will have a hard sell to win our votes in November. We refuse to have our party taken over by arrogant children and we will not play racial politics. Obama can either show us something other than the baseless rhetoric that he has shown us thus far or we will be happy to show him the door.

bill Tomlinson   May 6th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Curious that CNN suggests that there is no sampling error because it is a poll of polls. This figure is calculable, if you know the population of each sample.

skylark   May 6th, 2008 10:36 am ET

If you can't vote for Obamas black side, vote for his White side.
He was raised by his white mother. He is not one or the other.
He represents all of us. We should all be as color blind as Obama and his mom. It is no wonder our country is disrespected by the world at large. Vote for America. Vote Obama.

Fed up in Texas   May 6th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Fitzgerald:

A little Elitest maybe? Just like your cult leader Obama? I thought Obama said he wasn't an Elitest. Do you really think you are helping his campaign?

Oh, and FYI, I'm a highly educated attorney in Dallas Texas and a huge Clinton supporter. It's not that I don't think Obama is a bad guy, I just think he is too new to be president. He's ahead of himself and will eventually crash. We are in the middle of a war! Do you really want a new guy making the decisions? If you do, I better start looking for a place in Canada cause I will no longer feel safe in the United States.

Lee W   May 6th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Hey Kate, It's clear that Obama will win the black vote and the younger kids and Hillary will win everyone else?

Gosh, I'm a 61-year-old white woman, and I and my white coworker, who is 28, just got back from voting for Obama here in Raleigh. And Tim, I believe you think this contest is settled along racial lines? If that were so, doesn't it seem logical that Obama would have only gotten 10 to 15% of the votes overall?

Come on people, stop the categorizations. Some of us are actually voting based on who we think is the best candidate!

OBAMA '08

Derrick in Houston, TX   May 6th, 2008 10:35 am ET

As an Obama supporter I know North Carolina will be a blowout. Indiana is another story. It will be close and I hope Obama can pull it off. I think this whole Rev Wright story is effecting him negatively and the more he addresses it the worse it gets.

We will not have clear cut nominee until the convention. Hillary can loose every contest after this and she still will not leave. She will argue that "if we count Michigan and Florida.." but thats a wasted thought process.

Also Im really seeing the biasness in CNN. Obama picked up several delegates yesterday why is this not being reported???

lynette   May 6th, 2008 10:35 am ET

mike's comments are extremely offensive and they should never have gotten posted regarding the names of Obama supporters. CNN censors emails well you should remove those, I canny believe youlet something like that get posted, how insulting and ignorant can goofy Mike be? If Obama only had Black supporters he would loose sine the united states has a population of 8o percent White and 20 percent nonwhite. Idiot!

hhh   May 6th, 2008 10:35 am ET

clitin win

Nancy   May 6th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Hilliary go home. We don't want you and Bill back in the white house playing tag team.

Pam   May 6th, 2008 10:34 am ET

There sure is a lot anger, bad attitudes and prejudice on these blogs. And you think this helps the candidate you support??

I'm voting based on the issues and the candidates past accomplishments. I'm not voting based on out of control emotion and bitterness.

hhh   May 6th, 2008 10:34 am ET

ggggggg

Richard, St. Paul, MN   May 6th, 2008 10:34 am ET

I wish we had a real hero, like Tony Stark, aka "Iron Man," to lead us, instead of idiots like McCain and hate-mongers like Hillary.

Spirit of America   May 6th, 2008 10:34 am ET

What about Michigan and Florida? Why disenfranchise voters there?

mary, colorado springs   May 6th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Hillary's gas tax plan is a joke. It's like throwing the voters a few crumbs, but not the whole cake. Just enough to give us a taste of lower gas prices. Just enough to make us feel she is trying to help. It's all a hoax, a joke and a ploy to get more votes, but it sure won't fly with me. What they give us with one hand they will take away with the other; ie, the oil companies will just raise gas prices to cover the loss . So where's the savings?

Obama 08 for sure. He's too smart to fall for such obvious ploys and transparent ravings.

Anson From New York   May 6th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Poll Of Polls means nothing.

CNN did not get it right for PA. How come 10,000 people who have voted before and will vote for OBama say they have not been contacted regarding any poll. Who do the polling go after then? You can't poll a few people here and there and make it official.

Obama will win both and game will be over :-D

SF   May 6th, 2008 10:34 am ET

I am 99% for Obama. I too was impressed with Rev. Wright and did not like it that Obama came out totally rejected him.

I think he had to do it though – mainly because the media (CNN) just can't seem to let go of it.

I had to laugh at Blitzer the other day. He had a panel of four different people who all said the media needs to let go of this and Blitzer kept right on pushing Wright. Who is nuttier – Hillary or the media?

shelly in IL   May 6th, 2008 10:33 am ET

McCain stated "The troops are in Iraq because of Bush's Oil"...enough said!

Johnny Boy   May 6th, 2008 10:33 am ET

Ok everyone. I think this is going to be the end for HRC run at the WH!!!!!! I can only pray that IN gets this Wright(pun intended) and end this thing baby!!!!!

Also, please think of your fellow americans when you decide to vote for Mcbush because you candiate did not make it. I don't care if you shoot yourself in the foot. It aint mine, but you could affect the outcome this year by doing stupid things like this. Look, I dislike the queen very mush, but compared to mccbush, she looks pretty good. Either one is fine in my book and they should be in yours too. SAY NO TO THE GOP THIS YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marshall in Nebraska   May 6th, 2008 10:33 am ET

For the love of the party and the country we need to unite under one candidate as soon as possible. Neither candidate will win if we don't support our candidate. People stop the infighting. I know I am just as guilty of it as most of you.

It is time for this to end and us to join together in the fight for the future of this country. We need to take back the control and reestablish ourselves in a positive light in the world. We nned to get rid of the "World Police" role we have been filling since the early 90s.

People stop the madness!

Dems in 08

Joe   May 6th, 2008 10:32 am ET

And why drop out? I mean really, people been saying it for months... I mean you guys do realize what is happening now is the whole point of a democracy to begin with right?!?!!?

Is it because Obama supporters know in the end he will not get the nod?

Robin Country Club Hills   May 6th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Ron "but we will burn down the studios in Atlanta"?
Do not think for one minute the establishment is going to allow violent civil disobedience without extreme retribution.

Your statement is irresponsible and reckless. I am an African American Man. The last thing I want to see is heavy armored cars and troops in my community.

Here in Chicago they have been preparing for race riots for the past few years. The police command and tact vehicles are not for nothing. And the placement of concrete "flower" dividers running down the middle of the street are not for decoration. The will be used to control traffic. Think if you put a tank on each end of the street the occupants can't turn around in the middle o f the street.

Destruction of the community or nation is not the answer. We have come too far to go back to 1968.

Obamanation 08

Eric   May 6th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Larry Sinclair
Tony Rezko

Law for BO   May 6th, 2008 10:32 am ET

I hate CNN,and Blitzer even more

B ESS   May 6th, 2008 10:32 am ET

I hope Indiana voters aren't so dumb, as to fall for her pandering "Gas Tax Holiday". It is a lose-lose more, situation.

Reality   May 6th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Hillary is very quickly running out of real estate. She needed to win by 20-plus in Pennsylvania, but only got half of that. Now she needed to win Indiana by 20-plus and win North Carolina even if by a single vote, but neither is going to happen.

It's over. Hillary may continue to run, but it's over. The remaining supers will fall for Barry on Wednesday and Thursday, and Barry will get to 2024.

Chris, Middletown, CT   May 6th, 2008 10:31 am ET

HRC Supporters – do you just forget what she stands for day to day?? For NAFTA...then against it....for the Iraq war...then against it – for licensing illegal aliens...then against it....for a healthcare system that supports illegal aliens...then against it....suffered through sniper fire....then realized that never happened....and on and on and on...

Its time people – thats enough – you can no longer make excuses for her and pretend "they all do it" – when in fact its really Hillary Clinton who does it....(btw....where is this "experience" – doesn't show up on the documents released from the Clinton Library....didn't attend one cabinet meeting??)

anonymous   May 6th, 2008 10:31 am ET

for those of you voting for hillary....how would you feel if she the president and serving some time in jail

Cammi317   May 6th, 2008 10:31 am ET

It cracks me up to hear people say Obama only won because of the black votes. Black people account for about 13% of the total population of this country and I would guess that 1/3 are not even eligible to vote. How could we possibly account for all of Barack's wins? Think about it.

concerned citizen   May 6th, 2008 10:31 am ET

CNN when will you keep playing in a loop 24/7 the Paul v. Clinton case that had a hearing on 4/25/08 but you did not whimper? When will your Anderson Cooper dig deeper into the donors to the Clinton Library - it's joint income right? And please tell Campbell Brown to go do what she should be doing - preening before a mirror.

Patricia in Las Vegas   May 6th, 2008 10:31 am ET

for the clueless Ayers is now a distinguished college professor and when he was a rebel was back in the 60s ... Obama was like 8 years old. They do not have a relationship other than serving to fight poverty with some foundation, so no idea why you morons keep bringing it up. No wonder the rest of the world thinks we are idiots.... a lot of you appear to be! If you want to argue ancient history...Hillary has a LOT more questionable relationships from her early law practice days... get a clue!

one little voice   May 6th, 2008 10:31 am ET

it is not smart to vote on basis of race, or wishful thinking to get "first black president".
He is a man anyway. Most of women are caring, loving more than men.
Men are better in some things, and women are better in other things.
But I do feel strongly that we need a woman to be a president, strong woman as Hillary.
No weak man. No man with racist controversy on his shoulders. This is very very disturbing. He denounced the pastor too late. He should of do it the very first time – 20 years ago. Then I would believe him.

Racism is wrong. Sexism is wrong. But sexism is a burden to all women form all races. Racism is a problem only for the particular race.

Bob ,GA   May 6th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Regardless of the polls, and cnn biased reporting, I hope and pray that senator Obama win both the primary and the general election. This country need Obama vision and leadership.

Utah Woman for Obama   May 6th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Fellow Citizens in Indiana and North Carolina,

Please get out and vote today and encourage your loved ones and neighbors to do so as well. Participation is the backbone of our democracy! At this point, if anyone can't see through Hillary's smoke screen and slanderous attacks, I don't think they are actively seeking information – just being spoon-fed by the Clinton-loving media. Regardless of who you support, however, please do get out the vote – the great thing about our country is to have the freedom to express our differences and take part in our political system.

Joe   May 6th, 2008 10:31 am ET

My mistake... Florida and MICHIGAN primaries, haha, not Florida and McCain. One of the times I said it I typo'ed

Matt, Indiana   May 6th, 2008 10:31 am ET

HOOSIERS FOR HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!

Hillary will win the state of Indiana because she is the BEST CHOICE for President in the 2008 election cycle!

Obama offers "uhhhh, uhhhh, uhhhh"'s and Hillary offers solutions! The more we learn about Obama, the more we find out that whenever his mouth is moving... he is lying!! Obama needs to drop out of the race RIGHT NOW!

But, what would I know? I'm just a "typical white person" who is "bitter" and "clinging to my guns and religion". I have already casted my vote EARLY for Hillary Clinton, so you will NOT be getting my vote Mr. BH Obama. Also, everyone in my family voted EARLY for Hillary Clinton!

HILLARY CLINTON 2008!! The *ONLY* choice for America to get us back on track! The *ONLY* candidate with REAL solutions that will benefit the American people. Not empty rhetoric like Obama offers. Obama the "uniter", LOL!! How is he supposed to "unite" all these people in Washington that he has been bashing for over a year now? (BTW, he is a guy of Washington too!! LOL) NO-Bama!!!

HILLARY HILLARY HILLARY! YES SHE WILL!!!

Bob   May 6th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Derek:

Please note: The number of 2025 delegates required to win excludes Michigan and Florida. If they get included, the number required to win would be increased.

Des   May 6th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Storm the Bastille!!
The Bush-Clinton Dynasty is close to falling!!

Carl   May 6th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Wayne from Texas; you are absolutely right. You nailed it! As an African-Amer., I do not have a problem with a woman, a white or African-Amer., holding this office. I just know those Clintons are power hungry people. They actually think they are the only ones with solutions. I do not like people who will do anything to win, not even in sports. Murder, mayhem, scorcher earth is not beneath these people.

Jed in Texas   May 6th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Where is the D.C Madams little book?I dont think she killed herself.All this nomination stuff has been a good cover.

independent   May 6th, 2008 10:30 am ET

today is the end of the clintons empire!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ellie, Byron Center, MI   May 6th, 2008 10:30 am ET

Go Hillary, you can do it girl! :)

Obama might be a good guy but he doesn't have what it takes to win in November. Republicans will chew him up in one bite. And Obama followres think that Hillary was nasty??? what a joke, just wait until the other party takes a stab at him.

If you want a democrat in the white house, please vote for Hillary. Otherwise, we'll have 4 more years of misery.

VOTE HILLARY'08 – It's our only hope!

Over 70% of Canada supports Obama   May 6th, 2008 10:30 am ET

Hillary connects with the less educated lunch bucket crowd and the seniors that are less likely to surf the net for information about the many scandals and corruption allegations towards the CLINTONS.

Obama connects with African Americans, the more affluent, well educated and younger voters who have done their homework and are inspired by his refreshing approach to solving problems and bringing people together.

A vote for Hillary is a vote to extend/expand ill feelings around the world towards Americans and the USA. A vote for Hillary and her ambition to obliterate Iran is a vote to necessitate the return of the draft as it is for Senator McClain.

A vote for Obama is a vote for hope and the return of good will and perceptions towards Americans and the USA from all around the world. BARACK OBAMA GET'S IT.

Wang LI   May 6th, 2008 10:30 am ET

Carl said:

"A Caucasian running for political office in America has a definite, reliable, biased based advantage, because of the thousand if not millions of racist and bigots in this country. For Obama to make it this far is truly remarkable. It is not that she and her husband are such good or great politicians, they are just white! Without trouble, good or bad they are going to get 10-15 percent of any vote (just for being white). The press never talks about this issue and they know it to be true."

Yes, this is totally true.

Netty   May 6th, 2008 10:30 am ET

When Aigust 30th comes around & there's been NO tax "holiday", the Clinton voters will wonder what happened ! She sure fooled some of the people all of the time yet again!

Eternity   May 6th, 2008 10:29 am ET

The Right wants Hillary as the nominee because she says stupid things out of her mouth when pushed to wall which the Republicans will do once she is the nominee which ensures John McCain a win in November. Barack would be a more formidable opponent which they know, but voters who vote for Hillary do not. They know with Barack as the nominee, they don't stand a chance. With Hillary, they definitely will win. So go ahead Hillary voters and essentially ensure that John McCain gets the White House. The Republicans are really crafty devils....literally.

Fed up in Texas   May 6th, 2008 10:29 am ET

I guarantee if you took all the bar-b-que's out of the early caucus states, Obama would have had no chance in hell of winning. His "bruthas" will not go out and support him in November if he is elected.

Kay   May 6th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Why not conduct a poll of the Super Tuesday states and see how they would vote today, especially after the Reverend Wright issue and the economy. Would they still vote for Senator Obama, or would they now vote for Senator Clinton. I think it would be interesting to see if Senator Obama has lost his appeal with those states.

Indiana Voter   May 6th, 2008 10:29 am ET

I live in a small town in southern indiana and i have been pleasnatly surprised at the amount of support that Obama has. I believe the race can go either way. The big unknown will be the Republican crossover vote. Most of the Republicans I have talked with are voting for Obama, but there are a few out there planning to vote for hillary as they think she will be an easier candidate for mccain to defeat. So, keep hope alive!

Jason, Omaha, NE   May 6th, 2008 10:29 am ET

People aren't voting along racial lines as much as you think. If you look at the way people are voting. Clinton is getting a wide majority of the white vote of people over 65, they are about even with white voters from 40-64 with Clinton ahead in that demographic, and Obama is getting a wide majority of the white vote under 40. He is connecting with the younger Americans who can look past race and look at the character of the person. This older generation was around when the civil rights movement was happening and racism was evident everyday and aren't ready for a Black President. This new generation is looking at the character of the people running and choosing Obama. I am a 27-year old white male who is overwhelmingly for Obama.

Black Knight   May 6th, 2008 10:29 am ET

Hillary reminds me of the Black Knight in Monty Python's Holy Grail. She's (figuratively) had both arms and both legs cut off, now she's lying on the ground taunting Sir Robin, spitting and telling him how she's the stronger candidate.

Wake me up when she's told by God himself to quit.

Debbie   May 6th, 2008 10:28 am ET

CNN, how about you report how the voting machines are all down in the black community in North Carolina. SOMEBODY needs to do something about this..

Dave W.   May 6th, 2008 10:28 am ET

For Penny , NH

What color is the sky in your world?

Roots of Bitterness in Chicago   May 6th, 2008 10:28 am ET

I mean seriously,
Obama did not create this monster of negativity. He has been decent, too decent throughout this whole campaign. And I truly believe that people are afraid of his skin, his name and that's why he supposedly can't "seal the deal". America is still too wrapped up in race. IT"S TRUE, don't try to deny it!

DCER   May 6th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Go Hillary!!!

Joe   May 6th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Clinton should be the candidate... Obama can't win the big states.. and if Florida is counted (in which neither candidate campaigned, and both were on ballot, unlike Michigan) then Clinton would be MUCH MUCH closer.

Also, Obama can't beat McCain, Hillary can.

Why doesn't the government do the right thing and redo the Florida and McCain primary... the last of the other Primaries is beginning of June correct? That leaves almost 3 months before the convention... Schedule new Florida & Michigan primaries some time in July, gives candidates plenty of time to campaign there.

Then we will see who really is AMERICA's candidate, because last I checked, America isn't 48 states.

Navy Vet.   May 6th, 2008 10:28 am ET

C'Mon Indiana, Today is the day we can put Sen. Clinton out of her misery. Look inside yourself and ask "Am I ready for real change, or 8 more years of the same old same old?" The whole country is counting on US to put the Clinton nonsense to an end, so let's show em' Hoosiers are smarter than Buckeye's and Pennsyltuckyians.

Obama '08 Yes We Can!

Mindy Cul   May 6th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Why can't Clinton close the deal? She is supposedly the more experienced candidate and has the Clinton name to boot!

Also Obama is closing the gap on superdelegates with 2 more endorsements from MD superdelegates this morning. He is now at 252 with Clinton at 266.

Hopefully, she will bow out gracefully after today, so the party can become unified before November.

OBAMA '08!!!

Pete   May 6th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Hillary already knows she has lost, so why is she still running. It's actually pretty simple, and very under handed much like the entire Clinton family. Hillary knows she has lost, and she also knows that if Obama wins, she can't run again for 8 years when she is 68 and probably on her death bed. If she sabotages Obama, and helps McCain win, she can run again in 2012. Pretty brilliant of her isn't it? Keep the people that have continously taught our children that the rich can commit perjury and lie in court and get away with it.

abn71   May 6th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Why keep this race too long? Indiana and North Carolina people should decide it wisely by voting BO; or else, they will have helped destroying the Democratic Party and the whole country we all over the world cherish.
People of NC and Indiana, allow Martin Luther King's dream come true. Go Obama 08

gop   May 6th, 2008 10:27 am ET

We are at war in Iraq which is a neighbour to Iran and our expected President in waiting talk about attacking Iran how brillient is the idea and if your child is not at war you will never know how bad the war is. All those who say that was okey for HRC to say then you do careless about the man in a uniform fighting out there. That comment is likely to polarize the situation in Iraq and the GOP know that that was a blunder by HRC. but now they are taking on BO because most Dems candidates for Congress and Sen. that uses his name prevail. So, chose well people think. The $30 a month that is cheap to think that you are saving us so bucks.

Randy Brooks   May 6th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Since it is a poll of polls there is no sampling error. Shame on you. Of course there is sampling error along with measurement error due to duplication. Probably the best estimate of the the sampling error is the largest individual error.

Chis   May 6th, 2008 10:27 am ET

NO BIGOTS FOR PRESIDENT!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!!

JoeNC   May 6th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Not only are they going to split the states, but they will also split the delegates. This will continue to the end, so people need to stop asking Hillary to drop out.

Tired in North Carolina!   May 6th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Clara,

Do you believe the lies Hillary has "mispoken"?

Where's "Free"?   May 6th, 2008 10:26 am ET

CNN, you have become unbelievable. I have especially noticed this in the past few weeks.

Now, please tell me why you don't think reporting that the Chocktaw Nation's superdelegate announcing her support for Obama is newsworthy?

Why do you report other superdelegate support for candidates and ignore this one?

And...these people are right about the polls. Check out Real Clear Politics and the Survey USA stats....how incredibly out of line they are with other pollsters...in Hillary's favour of course. More lying from the HillBill camp?

Now, you seem to be "in on it". And I once thought you were better than Fox News. No more.

Anonymous   May 6th, 2008 10:26 am ET

CNN seems to be pro Hillary - Can't you give equal photo exposure to Obama? Really, try to be a bit more subtle.

Mike from Houston   May 6th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Yes , We can.

Obama, 08

Jack Walden   May 6th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Obama will win in NC and HRC in Indiana and superdelegates aka superidiots will wrench a little more and drag this circus till June. Hopefully, by June MacCain should have gotten his act together while the democrats should have gotten themselves, thanks to their super-idiots unelectable no matter who their nominee.

Jude   May 6th, 2008 10:25 am ET

This is an exciting time for us "Hoosiers". Never before has our primary meant so much to the presidential candidates. I enjoyed voting this morning because I felt that my vote really did count. I ended up voting for Obama, although it was a difficult choice. All I know is that never again can this country afford to have the likes of GW in the presidential office. Let's send him off to his farm in Texas never to be heard from again.

ILuvObama   May 6th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Come on Indiana and NC...Vote smart, vote for the honest candidate...not the pandering negative one!!! Let's put this away today!!!

GOBAMA!!!!!

Tired in North Carolina!   May 6th, 2008 10:25 am ET

I will be glad when this is over in North Carolina. We voted early and most people I talked to white, hispanic, black, etc put in their vote for Obama. I wish people would stop talking about these so called polls and demographics. There is NO way either one can be compeletely accurate!

Think with your brains people!

Obatala   May 6th, 2008 10:25 am ET

CNn please post,

The final Zogby tracking polls for today's primaries show Barack Obama expanding his lead in North Carolina, and quite possibly building up steam in Indiana, too. The numbers, compared to yesterday:

North Carolina
Obama 51% (+3)
Clinton 37% (-3)
Sample size: 643 likely primary voters, weighted for region, age, race and gender.
Margin of error: ±3.9%

Indiana
Obama 45% (+1)
Clinton 43% (+1)

Sample size: 644 likely primary votes, weighted for region, age, race and gender.
Margin of error: ±3.9%

Stephen   May 6th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Today will be the deciding day for the Clinton's. Hillary will loose in both states and should gracefully bow out of the race. Her largest problem has been Bill from the beginning of the race.

Consider: Hillary divorced Bill after his impeachment. Would she be a more viable candidate today? Would she have the nomination already in the bag?

Lets get real – Hillary cannot beat McCain because of Bill so common sense says get out of the race now to allow the Dem party to heal.

remember her campaign fraud?   May 6th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Mike is lame. period. his comments indicates as such. Its clear what is driving YOU in this race.race. period. not all the Jerome's, Lakeisha's, and Jamal's are voting for Barak.. thats steriotyping which is just as bad as bigotry. This comment was just as bad as someone's comment about Barak's "nappy-headed wife" yesterday. Maybe white-guilt is alive.. but thats because of people like you who make them feel guilty. WHITE PEOPLE>>>>THERE IS NOTHING TO FEEL GUITLY ABOUT>>> because i know that comments like this "gentleman" do not reflect the majority of you. To think that would be steriotypical of me!
----–"Tamika" R. Hasan(yes i am "black named" too

ps   May 6th, 2008 10:24 am ET

repeatables May 6th, 2008 9:51 am ET

can't believe some of the nonsense that people post on blogs.

The fact is that as Americans wallow in their foolish racial prejudices and fears, the Chinese and Arabs own this country and will dominate our economy in just a short few years. We owe China 1.4 trillion dollars and counting (1 billion per day in interest), 80% of which is in treasury notes. Arab interests have invested 600 billion dollars in our economy. And by the way, we owe Mexico a truck load of money as well.
Read!!! Do your research. There is a reason why educated people support Obama and dummies cling to Hillary.

YOU ARE ABSOLUTLY RIGHT

frustrated in PA   May 6th, 2008 10:23 am ET

I can't wait for Hillary and Obama to kiss and make up at the end of this process. How are all their ardent supporters going to feel then?

Chicago   May 6th, 2008 10:23 am ET

HILLARY, YOU ARE AN AWESOME INSPIRATION! MADAME PRESIDENT, WE SALUTE YOU!

Fed up in Texas   May 6th, 2008 10:23 am ET

CNN won't post this but I thought that I'd point it out anyone. You notice how there are about 5 post in favor of Obama to 1 in favor of Clinton. Yet, in reality, half the democratic population support her. Seems to me like CNN is kicking out all the post in favor of Clinton and making this post seem a little one sided.

Renee Las Vegas NV   May 6th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Stop spinning your wheels Hillarys'.....She does'nt have the numbers
And will never be able to catch up!

Dutch   May 6th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Mike,

I find it interesting that you are tired of Obama supporters trashing Clinton supporters. As you say this you seem to return in kind.

Frankly, I wish supporters on both sides would discuss the positions of their candidates. We have two very talented candidates. Let us discuss the differences without insulting people who support a different point of view. I do not believe anybody is swayed by insults.

Our country is in serious trouble both domestically and internationally. There are many many challenging problems that need to be fixed. Any solutions to our problems can only be implemented if we work together.

By all means support and encouraqe your candidate, but can we please do it in a civilized manner? I hope that Obama wins, but if he does not I still want to do my personal best to make the USA great again. This cannot be done with petty bickering.

Towards a greater America in 2009

Posn   May 6th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Clara, so does Hillary and from what I have seen she has been caught several times lying...... Bosania.

creighton   May 6th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Voted at 6:15 a.m. Count me in for Obama. We don't need another say anything, do anything to get elected President. Hillary Panderer Clinton will not get my vote period.

sky   May 6th, 2008 10:22 am ET

.....the Rev. Wright issue is a non-issue because McCain has a bigger Reverend issue of his own that negates Obamas. Once it is Obama versus McCain there wont be any Reverend issues. They each have one and this cancels it out.

Patricia in Las Vegas   May 6th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Please good people of Indiana and North Carolina, end this. Please see through the hype of Ms. Clinton and see the honesty of Senator Obama. I do not want a president that lies to us and that is all the Clintons seem to know what to do. The arrogant, power hungry, viciousness of that woman truly scares me!

Chicago   May 6th, 2008 10:22 am ET

TO: CNN=Hillary Clinton

You must be the stupidest, most ignorant, backwards misogynist in this country. Shame on you.

Roger   May 6th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Obama should concede if he loses both. It would prove that he is not electable.

Milton, Harrisburg, PA   May 6th, 2008 10:22 am ET

It doesn't matter. Hillary and Obama aren't that different. Just remember to vote Democrat in the Fall.

Fiscally responsible republicans? Ah no, Reagan, George H.W. Bush and George W. Bush contributed 70% of our national debt of 9 trillion dollars since the 1700s. Republicans give more rights to corporations than actual human beings. McCain and his wife would be uninsurable if they weren't wealthy. The world hates us. Dead soldiers in an unjust war.

Republicans are the party of white Christian married people. If you aren't one, then guess what? You're in the MAJORITY! Time to step up and run this country. Single? Non-white? Non-Christian? Don't own controlling interest in a multi-national corporation? Time to vote the corporate puppets out of office.

I'd send George Bush to prison–a guy can dream can't he?

concerned   May 6th, 2008 10:22 am ET

I do not understand what people see in Obama? They must be blinded, hypnotized or ...?
He is such a arrogant, weak person. He is not striking leader. He speaks loudly on his speeches, but when debates a =re happening, he is wimpy.
How come people do not see it?
He does not say too much, what he says is nothing extraordinary, he leads negative politics, he divided country, races. He is destruction for this country. Maybe not intentional, but he is a destruction to all of us.
His wife does not speak on her own in public, she says only what she is told what to say, and she had to have chaperon in her interview on CNN – Caroline Kennedy. This was ver akward, and obvious. I do not believe that Obamas have people in their mind. What they are after is their fame, and themselves.

Post fairly CNN   May 6th, 2008 10:21 am ET

I would like to hear from CNN about the large number of superdelegates support of Obama in just the last three days. Also one more comment, Hillary supporters you are so unenlightened, negative people with stones of belligerance in your heart. Open your mind, heart and soul's up and allow goodness inside.

JC   May 6th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Guess who is winning?

Barack Obama
Pledged:
1,493
Superdelegates
252
Total:
1,745

Hillary Clinton
Pledged:
1,336
Superdelegates
266
Total:
1,602

Hillary knows she cannot win, but she wants to be sure that Obama is not the next president. She knows if elected in 2008, he will most likely get re-elected in 2012, when she wants to run again. She is determined alright, but at your costs.

Lee WV   May 6th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Either way Obama will end the day with a gain in his pledged delegate lead.I think that the superdeledates will continue to turn to Obama in a greater proportion than they have been.James Carville said last night that if she wins both today that she is the nominee.Where did he go to school ?.Or did he even go to school?

An Objective Observer, Toronto, Canada   May 6th, 2008 10:21 am ET

How come the media doesn't examine the crossover voting where the Republicans vote in Democrat primaries? These "strategic voters" vote against the candidate they believe will be tougher to defeat in the fall. In other words, a vote for Clinton in the primaries helps the Republican party. There were 100,000 Republicans who voted for Clinton in Texas. There were also a significant number of crossover voters voting for Clinton in Ohio. How many crossover voters are going to vote for Clinton in Indiana?

Why does the Democrat party allow open voting and allow Republicans to put a monkey wrench into their primaries?

George Bush   May 6th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Hillary, come to us.

Monica   May 6th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Mike, you are a little upset today. Both candidates supporters bash each other and bash the other candidate so your suggestion that his supporters are so mean and you are sick of it is kind of silly. Barack's supporters have been saying that for months. Just so you know I have not received anything from Hillary that is positive about her and what she will do for this country until yesterday. She has spent the last two weeks bashing Barack.

Looks like the polling is showing a win for Barack. He has held on and will end up with the most delegates.
White woman going to vote now.

Mike, Raleigh   May 6th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Sen. Clinton has facts while Sen. Obama has acts. You make a choice.

Hillary 2008 for President.

Roger   May 6th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Don't be fooled by Obama's old politics!

Ivar   May 6th, 2008 10:20 am ET

How can we even talk about florida and Michigan? The only way those 2 states can be counted would be under a fresh election in the 2 states. So please quit dcounting those states. I am sure that if Obama had actually campaigned in the 2 states, he may have lost the delegate count but he probably would have led the popular vote

Independent for Obama then McCain, Never Clinton   May 6th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Obama will take her out today. She is a witch and reekes of a horrible politician.

JT   May 6th, 2008 10:20 am ET

I am tired of the racial divide; let's unite and vote for Hillary.

Bob   May 6th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Indiana and North Carolina,

Please do what we failed to do here in PA. There is still time to beat McCain. There will not be enough time left if we keep beating each other.

Thank you.

Tim   May 6th, 2008 10:20 am ET

We must echo the sentiments from a blogger named Chris on May 5th. What is happening to CNN?? We are equally disgusted by your news coverage of the Democratic race. You keep saying that Senator Clinton has momentum, and Senator Obama is loosing ground. However, Obama gained 3 delegates on May 5th and there is nothing in the news?? From April 23rd to May 5th, Senator Obama has beaten Senator Clinton in the Super Delegate race by 23 to 11. Her Super Delegate lead of 150 Super Delegate lead had been eroded to 14!!! Finally, Obama has gained 5 % in the Gallup poll and erased last week lead by Hillary. Why is this not reported? But last week you reported Hillary 4 % gain in the Gallup polls. We the people challenge your claim of being the best political team. That banner should be right next to the “Mission Accomplished” banner that President Bush hung on the Aircraft Carrier. We are calling for all to express their disgust with CNN on the blogs from now on. Enough is enough. We the people demand a CNN quick vote that asks do you think CNN is the best political team. We think you should change that slogan to “The Best Political Team…for Ratings”.

Michelle   May 6th, 2008 10:20 am ET

IF A PASTOR IS KNOWN BY THE COMPANY THEY KEEP!
When the Rev. William Procanick put his hand on the Bible during his
sex-abuse trial in Oneida County Court earlier this year, he swore to
tell the whole truth and nothing but the truth. But as the former
Clinton Pastor was sentenced Friday to three years in prison for
inappropriately touching a 7-year-old girl at his home last March, Judge
Michael L. Dwyer said Procanick sacrificed his honesty the day he
testified.
Okay, so now that Bill and Hillary Clinton's pastor has been convicted
of child molestation, will we see the same furor directed at Hillary
that Obama has had to endure these last few weeks?

IF A CANDIDATE IS KNOWN BY THE PASTOR THEY KEEP ......
Then you need to email this article to everyone you know. Here the
CLINTON'S pastor is convicted of child molestation. So, if Obama bears
the guilt for his pastor's comment; then Hillary has to be equally
tainted by this man's crimes.

GIVES NEW MEANING TO SHOE ON THE OTHERS FOOT

Liz   May 6th, 2008 10:20 am ET

CLINTON CANNOT CATCH UP IN ELECTED DELEGATES AND THIS IS WHAT WINS ELECTIONS.

JUST ASK AL GORE WHO WON THE POPULAR VOTE BUT LOST DELEGATES TO G. BUSH.

ALL DEMOCRATES NEED TO START SUPPORTING OUR PRESUMPTIVE NOMINEE.

Q   May 6th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Tim; Are you high? Y should Obama drop out when he is leading.....

Tim please do your self a favour ..stop sniffing the gas from your Truck ..it is very expensive now!!

Dannie   May 6th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Today is the day of decision when the polls shall be put to the test. The sampling error should be the square root of the mean of the variances of the individual polls. This is easy to calculate!

Deb   May 6th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Obama is no longer a viable candidate!

Hillary will prove today that she is the one that will get the White House back!

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

Hillary 08

Independent   May 6th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Indiana- vote for the best person for our President- Barack Obama!!!

Oscar Harris   May 6th, 2008 10:19 am ET

If Senator Clinton wis Indiana ba a very small margin. That would really be a victory for Senator Obama

sky   May 6th, 2008 10:19 am ET

I don't understand why no one on any news agencies has made mention of the current court case Paul VS Clinton where the Clintons are being sued for swindeling this guy out of 1.2 million dollars and then using that money for Hillarys 2000 Senate campaign. That is a huge deal and it is in the courts in California now (maybe that is why so many California superdelegates are undecided at this time). Why is this being ignored? Do the people in Indiana and North Carolina know about this? I have to think that if anything like this was going on for Obama, the Clintons would have it ALL over the airwaves. This speaks directly to the kind of person she is and what she is capable of. Somebody please tell me why this crucial bit of information is being swept under the rug. People who are voting for the person who will represent us around the world....should know.

Sharon, MN   May 6th, 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 so obvious so many of you are of a more 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 and 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 you at least could 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.

Doug R.   May 6th, 2008 10:18 am ET

The Democrats need to unite and go after McCain. He has been getting a free and easy ride, from CNN and others, all along. He has a closet full of skeletons (and so does his wife). Let's out it all on the table. You have alot of explaining to do McCain.

Ted, Denver   May 6th, 2008 10:18 am ET

I can tell you who is losing: the Democratic Party. The longer this race runs and the more negative the attacks that air, the more disillusioned and apathetic the would-be November voters become. Those Super Tuesday states? Already, the voters are feeling "buyer's remose" over both candidates. The Democratic Party better end this thing soon or McCain will sweep victory in November.

Jean   May 6th, 2008 10:18 am ET

I wonder if the Clintons are counting the polls?? The Math sure looks like it. I can't believe people don't see the greed in her eyes, It makes me sick to think anyone would vote for her.

Fed up in Texas   May 6th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Hillary '08. Stop wasting your votes on Obama. He will not and can not win the general election.

Ed, Santa Fe NM   May 6th, 2008 10:18 am ET

So yesterday PMS Hillary admits her "gas tax holiday" is BALONEY.... The woman is stark raving MAD.....

NO MORE BUSHES; NO MORE CLINTONS...... ENOUGH ALREADY

Dave   May 6th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Where is the news of the six supers that obama picked up yesterday. Several states have been won by fewer than six delegates. Its news worthy.

sherrie50   May 6th, 2008 10:17 am ET

BO would never have won prior to Super Tuesday without the Media. I have been so dillusioned about the bias reporting on the 2 candidates. I have folowed these campaigns since the beginning, and I am still impressed with HC. BO has been equally negative, but media only focus on HC negatives. Is that fair? She may not win, but if I wanted someone to fight my battle, it unequivocally will be HC as BO may throw me under the bus the way he has with key people in his life for political reasons.

HC may not win, but what fight she has. Job well done.

andy   May 6th, 2008 10:17 am ET

OBAMA, the chicken, comes home to roost with your reverend !

lyn-nj   May 6th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Hillary will WIN INDIANA. Obama will win NC with a small margin-not 25%.

Rob - WA   May 6th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Should Hillary get the nomination I will be first in line at my local votor registration office to switch parties. Sorry but I will do it if it means casting my vote to keep her OUT of the WH. All you Clinton supporters must have 5th grade educations or something.... simply amazing. Says a lot for what has happened to the US.

Ted van Tol   May 6th, 2008 10:17 am ET

CNN have made his own redicules in the whole world.
Do you think that we are idiots outside America?

Just say you are for Clinton we knew that a long time
every day we can see that within details. (suggestive titels
and foto's)

It 's a real shame and CNN is looking like a Joker
all over the world and made herself not serius anymore.

Still we have hope that the American people look trough this
and vote for Obama.
He will be the most loved President ever!

Obama for President! The hope off the world!

Ted van Tol The Netherlands

Jack Johnson   May 6th, 2008 10:17 am ET

When did the USA turn into a "Fluff and Farce" Country? Where are there strong truly "public servants"? Obama talks about "from the bottom to the top" (pointing to the audience when he says bottom).
Who the hell does he think he is? He's the Public Servant – he is on the bottom -
They need to go back and take a look at Harry Truman's life and live like he did – a REAL MAN showing what a public servant it.
Jack

James   May 6th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Time for the real candidate to end this(Obama) and time for the panderer to go home. This isn't the 90s Clinton, this is a global society now if you want to get anything done, time for you to step aside.

Nick - Arlington, VA   May 6th, 2008 10:16 am ET

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Demhypocrisy   May 6th, 2008 10:16 am ET

You can't statistically average different polls. There are different factors, sample rates, and standard deviations. To average them out is irresponsible

fred   May 6th, 2008 10:15 am ET

CNN is pulling for Obama and has been for over a year... yesterday at lunch I was watching an interview and instead of having someone on from both sides to debate an issue...they were both for Obama...All of the panels are 3 to 1 for Obama!!

Hope Hillary kicks but today... tickle me if she would surprise everyone and win both states...although there are too many blacks in NC.

Will CNN be eating their words...I sure hope so!!

anonymous   May 6th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Hillary Clinton is doing a lot of damage to the democratic party by staying longer in the race and taking shots at Obama. Given the 140+ delegate lead and only a few states left, her chances are pretty close to zero. She should take the high road, come out of the race, unify the party and help her party win. It is time for her to see the big picture and think of the overall party and country and not think just about herself only.

Chut Pata   May 6th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Hillary should have considered the following facts and dropped out earlier:

Indiana: 72 tied to May 6 primary, 13 superdelegates. Hillary leads by a mere 4 points (it was dead even a couple of weeks early)
NC: 115 tied to May 6 primary, 19 superdelegates. Obama leads by 10 points.

What is Hillary expecting? Is it "I can't win so I won't let you win"?

Joe at Boston College   May 6th, 2008 10:13 am ET

No sampling error?

What are you talking about? Sampling a selection of polls can tend to average out error, but you can never statistically say you have eliminated the error of all the polls just by sampling a bunch of them and averaging.

Bye Bye Hillary   May 6th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Go Obama!!

Terry in Fl   May 6th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Go to Obama's board. Read his wife's thesis from Princeton. She has been planning this for 20 years, before marrying Obama. She's a radical, extremist racist who;'s life goal was to get a black into office and empower the black race. Read it for yourself. Obama and all of his supporters have been manipulated by a radical.

mama4obama   May 6th, 2008 10:13 am ET

HOPE for the future

OBAMA 08

Doug in Ontario Canada   May 6th, 2008 10:13 am ET

how can you even consider Clinton running for president. Whitewater comes to mind. People going to jail instead of testifying at the hearings was the probably the only reason nothing came from it. How can you trust her. The question is real. Now she even wants to change the rules counting delegates to be sure of a win. How fast you forget.

SV   May 6th, 2008 10:12 am ET

I am dying to see Nancy Pelosi and Al Gore endorse Obama.

I am sure they are not pro clintons if that was the case they would have easily come out and endorsed Clinton.

Poor Obama always gets poor publicity from CNN. Inspite of he getting 4 endorsements (Super delegates) CNN didnt bother to report. But they promptly report if some Nascar driver or Barber in the Indiana downtown endorses Clinton.

RB   May 6th, 2008 10:12 am ET

If Obama wins NC, its over. He might not be able to close, but she can't win! That is of course, until she does a back room deal to get the Michigan and Florida votes – but why follow the rules?
When that happens watch the millions of young voters that have come to the Democrats because of Obama flee politics altogether.

liv, ct   May 6th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Hillary, both states. Wish for, want for, believe in Hillary.
More than others.

Herman in LA   May 6th, 2008 10:12 am ET

I wish the media would stay out of polling and let the voters vote. I hate the media and the way it reports news.

fred   May 6th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Go Hillary!!

Steve   May 6th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Republicans in Indiana are coming out in record numbers and voting for Hillary Clinton. I hope the Superdelegates take note and not let the Repulicans, who will vote for McCain, decide our nominee.

Jay Shah   May 6th, 2008 10:11 am ET

It is quite evident that Hillary has no path to the nomination. Even if she wins all the rest of the contests, she would need something like 65-70% of the supers to swing her way. Lets get real, superdelegates will not over turn the will of the people and it would tear apart the democratic party.

John, IN   May 6th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Obama has an unshakable strong black voter base in NC. So he should win there.

Val   May 6th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Even if Barack loses Indiana (which is expected), all he has to do is win North Carolina and that will give him enough delegates to finally put him within range to be nominated(with the help of superdelegates).

HALF the number of current undecided Super-delegates endorsements could end this race tomorrow, if Barack only wins just one state.

He is victorious whether he wins only ONE or both states today.

tina   May 6th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Come on Indiana and North Carolina! Get out there and vote! And vote for the candidate with America as its best interest!

Go Obama!!!

Janet Colson   May 6th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Clinton will win in the end because Obama can't carry the USA in Nov. Sad but true.
Janet

Roots of Bitterness in Chicago   May 6th, 2008 10:09 am ET

polls, polls, polls, polls, polls............................
what would we do without polls?

Jon   May 6th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Well said Dave.

Sarah   May 6th, 2008 10:08 am ET

What's important to note is that Obama has maintained a lead in NC – it's an extreme long shot for Hillary to win here.

Indiana should be neck-and-neck.

Obama '08

Utah Woman for Obama   May 6th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Please, voters in Indiana and North Carolina, get out and vote and encourage your loved ones, friends and neighbors to do so as well. I urge you to open your eyes to Hillary's smoke screens and negativity. We need someone who can unite us and bring about some real changes, which I believe Barack to be capable of. Hillary, on the other hand, has been dividing us in an attempt to keep things status quo and serve her own interests. Nevertheless, regardless of who you support, please participate – it is the backbone of our democracy.

Nikita   May 6th, 2008 10:07 am ET

The process of electing a democratic candidate should include all American voters. Party rules have disenfranchised Michigan and Florida voters and in the process, all of America has been disenfranchised. Voters, rather than expediency and dollar amount, should have been our primary consideration if America truly values the democratic process. There is an enormous gulf between what we say and what we do in America.

Jon   May 6th, 2008 10:07 am ET

So essentially what you are saying is that Clinton will lose convincingly. SHE MUST GET 80% OF THE REST OF THE VOTE. WHAT EVER HAPPENED TO JOURNALISM!!!!! CNN, and the rest of these garbage infotainment cartels are dragging this "horserace" out bt their absurd distortions of reality. Just Keep moving that goal post.

Obama has an insurmountable lead, which he will grow substantially according to your own data, yet the content in your post blatantly attempts to spin this beyond belief. A 10 % LEAD IN THE BIGGEST STATE LEFT VERSUS A 4% LEAD IN A STATE WITH HALF THE DELEGATES IS MEANINGLESS IN TERMS OF THE OUTCOME OF THIS RACE AND YOU KNOW IT.

Anonymous   May 6th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Anon, the probability of you understanding why there is no sampling error is not very high!!

citizenwells   May 6th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Robert Blackwell.
William Ayers.

clara   May 6th, 2008 10:05 am ET

hillary will go all the way oboma wants us to believe any thing he says he lies about his rev. wright and others

Wayne TX   May 6th, 2008 10:04 am ET

First off I'm one of the so called crossover voters (Voted republican x 20years) white male blahh blahh blahh. Voted for Obama just in case you cant tell :)

I only pray that Mr's Clinton will have the grace to bow out when even her base supporters (the uneducated) finaly figure out the math that she has no chance by ANYones count to gain the nomination, and is only running on the hope of getting support from the UN-elected superdelegates.

Does anyone honestly think the african american voters that have finaly woke up to the fact that Senator Obama can actualy WIN this race will give an ounce of support to this viper of a woman come november? She will have support only from the morons who think the 18cent gas tax holiday is actualy a real idea , and those 15-20% of hillbillies, and old farts who wont vote for a man of mixed race no mater what. (

Thats a sad lot to have decide the next leader of our country. The most ignorant and the most racist among us. Would you have these kinds of people decide your own fate? I dont think so. Any if you do, your probably one of the aforementioned groups.

There is a third rock solid group that supports Mrs Clinton that I cannot falt. They are the millions of women who admire Mrs Clinton for her determination, aspirations and potential to be the leader of our country. I totally understand the appeal of supporting a woman for president. Women have been locked out of leadership roles at the highest levels throughout humankinds history and I believe myself that this is not only unjust but unwarrented. Woman bring with them another view of situations that is sorely needed and missed in today's society.

That being said, She is still a viper. If you can't see past her VERY thin veneer, you are in my opinion just in love with the idea of a woman president and are blind to her incredible faults. She is hot tempered, autocratic, and cares little for the truth, the democratic party , or opinions of people who know economics far better than she.

Last but not least, I look at several news sources. CNN is like most in that they are eating this race up. Theier ratings on political coverage have soared once they realized that they can make us all stick to watching newcasts and reading headlines that are so carefuly edited out of context so as to make us think this really still is a contest.

Good Game TW. The monopoly you have on news coverage allowed by the FCC under GWB's prewsidency has given you incredible power. I just hope you don't destroy the free press all together.

Fin..

Carl   May 6th, 2008 10:04 am ET

A Caucasian running for political office in America has a definite, reliable, biased based advantage, because of the thousand if not millions of racist and bigots in this country. For Obama to make it this far is truly remarkable. It is not that she and her husband are such good or great politicians, they are just white! Without trouble, good or bad they are going to get 10-15 percent of any vote (just for being white). The press never talks about this issue and they know it to be true.

Adam - TX   May 6th, 2008 10:03 am ET

I smell upset tonight – Go Hillary! A true, strong leader ready to take on the issues that plague all Americans, rich & poor!

Karma S.-From INDIANA   May 6th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Anon I agree! I live in Indianapolis Indiana and we have been saturated with Obama. I can't honestly see Hilary winning. Eeither way relying on the polls is a terrible idea. As many times as they have polled people, I have never been polled and no one in my family or circle of friends have. That tells you they are leaving a lot of people out.

I know I voted and voted for the next President, B. Obama!!

Mike, Iowa   May 6th, 2008 10:00 am ET

They both have a chance of building momentum and possibly sway the super delegates. Which as we all know will be the deciding factor in this race. I just hope people are wanting real change in these two states rather then be manipulated by dirty politics and choose a dirty candidate. Obama may make mistakes but at least he admits to them instead of blowing them off and acting as if they never happend like Hillary does. Im not trying to trash her but I just dont trust her.

Bryan   May 6th, 2008 10:00 am ET

I have a feeling in my bones, the good people of both Indiana and North Carolina will come out in droves for Hillary. In the polls she has always polled about 5-8% lower than she ends up getting because people want to be politically correct when polled and not look as a racist so they tend to say Obama. When they get in an actually voting booth its private and they vote for the best canidate, which Clinton has shown to be time and time again. This is why Obama has done well at Cacuses because of peer presure. They really need to change all states to primaries.

Go Hillary, all the way to the White House!!!

FranA   May 6th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Senator Hillary Clinton should not give up the fight for the White House. She has proven to be an advocate for the people and by the people. North Carolina's population has grown significantly due to the influx of NY voters. NY is Hillary's base, therefore, the votes in NC for Hillary will surprise the poll takers. Hillary will win NC!

Steven   May 6th, 2008 9:56 am ET

Regardless of the outcome of tonights primaries I hope Senater Obama take it all the way to the convention. Hillary is going to do the same. Even if by some miracle she pulls off two wins tonight there will be a nasty fight for superdelegates. It will be fun to watch, but John McCain will be laughing all the way to the White House. GO OBAMA FIGHT HILLARY ALL THE WAY SHOW YOUR BACKBONE.

Steven,

Kentucky

Obama Girl Indiana   May 6th, 2008 9:54 am ET

I hope Indiana is not swayed by a $30 bribe.

Anon   May 6th, 2008 9:54 am ET

There is no "sampling error" because the CNN "Poll of Polls" is a competely ridculous statistical concept. There's no "sampling error" because they have no idea how wrong they are, and there's no way to determine it.

karl jo   May 6th, 2008 9:54 am ET

voted for Clinton both times before, never again!

davange, NC   May 6th, 2008 9:53 am ET

It is amazing how HR Clinton is still using the uneducated card with this gas holiday that experts in the economic field say that it will not work! It is funny how Clinton used the fear card with the 3am call to vote on going into battle in Iraq (or obliterating Iran) when the experts in the field said it wouldn’t work! It is even funnier to know that most educated people in America are voting for Obama and the majority of the uneducated are voting for Clinton!! It is really funny to know that mostly educated White people have voted for Obama then uneducated White people who voted for Clinton!! Then there is Wright. You can LOL with this one, most educated people know how to move on while the uneducated are still lost and can’t move. Now, that’s funny!!

less media more issues   May 6th, 2008 9:53 am ET

it's going to be closer than that. Hillary has found her stride. She's a fighter – He's too serene to fight - I find it hard to imagine. And I find it hard to imagine this new-style government he speaks about... Try it out at state level. Not on country level.

Lynda   May 6th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Polls only reflect the people that are interviewed.
Are they always accurate????????
Let's see what the voters decide.

A Mama 4 Obama   May 6th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Obama will win both!

Hillary that is the “Game Plan not Game Changer”!

Did you pack your bags?

Don’t forget the “Midnight Train to Bosnia Leaves Tonight”

Clinton up by four points doesn’t mean a hill of beans.

CNN nobody believe your polls, other polls say different.

Today is a great day in thy neighborhood.

Obama 08 and 12

Mike   May 6th, 2008 9:51 am ET

Such comments as "there is no sampling error" illustrate the press really don't understand the basic rules of statistics that would be necessary to report poll data critically.

repeatables   May 6th, 2008 9:51 am ET

can't believe some of the nonsense that people post on blogs.

The fact is that as Americans wallow in their foolish racial prejudices and fears, the Chinese and Arabs own this country and will dominate our economy in just a short few years. We owe China 1.4 trillion dollars and counting (1 billion per day in interest), 80% of which is in treasury notes. Arab interests have invested 600 billion dollars in our economy. And by the way, we owe Mexico a truck load of money as well.
Read!!! Do your research. There is a reason why educated people support Obama and dummies cling to Hillary.

Suraj   May 6th, 2008 9:51 am ET

I do hope the people of Indiana and North Carolina will make take this opportunity to elect the democrat nominee and the president of the United States…They have waited for over 40 years for this moment …a moment that may not come again for a long time.

The Democratic Party is oozing arterial blood. …Please stop it now…. Black and yellow, blue and white we are all precious American … we all worked and fight fort his country

Please don’t vote race vote for America Vote for the Democratic Party.

Jewish Women for Obama   May 6th, 2008 9:50 am ET

Regardless of the actual math, she'll not get closer to his delegate count.... Can anyone please tell me why she's still in this race? I bet she's campaigning for 2012, with the hopes that McBush will win this year...

But she can't fool anyone!

Obama 2008 & 2012

Julie mn   May 6th, 2008 9:49 am ET

Obama said Indiana is the tie breaker, does that mean if Hillary wins it, He will do the right thing and drop out before the dem party is destoyed forever? or will he say we took that out of context?

Robert   May 6th, 2008 9:49 am ET

when they say no sampling error, they mean no sampling error can be calculated

let the rednecks prevail   May 6th, 2008 9:49 am ET

What these rednecks that claim her electability are ignoring is that merely because Barack is a fresh face, thus making his controversies fresh, there are a litany of scrupulous indictments on Hillary's character that have been around for at least the past decade. If you think the right would just let that go, well, you are showing why Hillary's base is considered to be the least educated of the two candidates. You think that hearing a mad preacher is bad? Wait until you get bombarded by 527's claiming Hillary defended Communists and Black Panthers. Not to mention Travelgate and Whitewater.

I know I might have used too many big words for you "rural" voters who somehow get access to computers, and the historical references might actually require you to pick up a book to verify them, but look, you've let it sit idle for so long, why don't you use your brain just slightly and vote Barack?

America, kick Hillary out. Her exploitation of American's fears and stupidity is a blatant Republican tactic, and not even close to representing Democratic values.

Sam   May 6th, 2008 9:48 am ET

The media has been unfair to Obama lately in helping to keep alive the Wright issue. The blue color whites are very sensitive to the issue of race. I looks like there is a conspiracy going on that is aiming at distroying Obama. Hillary and Mc Cain have many problems that are not on the spotlight. Unfair.
A white man for Obama08

JC   May 6th, 2008 9:48 am ET

Why do blue-collar workers support Hillary?

Hillary's distinguished foreign experience has helped her decide to Bomb Iran as fast as she can. Guess who will be sent to Iran? Not Chelsea. Most likely, they will be the sons and daughters of blue-collar workers. I won't trust Hillary to command my children in civil service, never mind military service.

I am disappointed at Obama's denouncing Rev. Wright's comments. I was very impressed by McCain's respect for freedom of speech for everyone that includes Rev. Wright. McCain knows the true meaning of freedom of speech and almost died fighting for it.

If you want to support an unqualified commander-in-chief who will not even listen to experts' advice, you vote for Hillary. The danger is that she thinks she knows everything. If you are not with her, you are against her. That really fits the definition of a dynasty, doesn't it?

Bobby tray   May 6th, 2008 9:48 am ET

Again, this is what the media wants, no clear winner, thus their coverage can continue. I hoped that things can end with these primaries, but I do not see that happening. . The longer it goes, the better chance that John McCain will be the next president. I do not know who the conservatives should thank; Hilary Clinton or the media that refuses to focus on the issues. Many polls can be helpful but the so called "polll of polls" is a joke. . .

Kevin in DC   May 6th, 2008 9:47 am ET

I can only hope the media's asinine spin-for-viewership won't prevent this thing from being concluded today.

Political Junkie   May 6th, 2008 9:47 am ET

I wonder how they measure they early voters? Thousands of votes have already been cast. Also how do they measure the crossover vote?

Janel, St. Paul, MN   May 6th, 2008 9:46 am ET

One can only hope that Indiana voters think twice before voting for Hillary Clinton. If they decide to support Obama, they will save everyone tons of money and effort and allow our candidate–Obama–to concentrate on beating McCain.

Gap Would Widen By 9   May 6th, 2008 9:46 am ET

If the "poll of polls" were to turn out to be accurate, then Hillary would gain 3 more pledged delegates than Obama from Indiana, but Obama would gain 12 more pledged delegates than Hillary from North Carolina, resulting in a net gain over Hillary of 9 pledged delegates.

Teresa   May 6th, 2008 9:46 am ET

I am so ready for this to be over.

MI Voter   May 6th, 2008 9:45 am ET

After being behind the scenes it's apparent the only reason Hillary is staying in this race is to let Obama win.

GO OBAMA!!!!!!

Continues to Question the "news" integrity   May 6th, 2008 9:45 am ET

I think it is irresponsible of "news" outlets to say a statement like, "Since it is a compilation of multiple surveys, there is no sampling error." This is precisely the reason why outlets like yours may be perceived, as quite literally, unbelievable. There will ALWAYS be a margin of error.

Mom in PA   May 6th, 2008 9:44 am ET

I would like to add a comment to the gas tax holiday debate. For me, I can control some of my driving and control my gas cost. I have oil heat though and this winter I could not pay for the oil to heat my house above 56 degrees. My husband and I took turns getting up at three o'clock in the morning to put wood on the fire to keep our downstairs warm and we brought electric blankets for our three children. We still spent over $2500 this winter on just oil (not including our electric). If we give people a tax break this summer so that people can take vacations and the oil companies raise the price of gas to meet the higher demand, how can I afford to pay for even higher oil next year???????????

Hillary is saying she will give people a gas tax break to get votes. I understand as well as anyone that $30 will buy a lot of milk or paid for my kid to play a sport this summer, but I would like people to consider the long term problems it may cause. The higher the demand for oil, the higher the prices will go and they will rise this winter when many families HAVE TO pay for oil.

As a nation, we need to make some tough choices and not go for the easy short term fixes because we are not helping ourshelves in the long run.

Anon   May 6th, 2008 9:44 am ET

This article claims, "Since it is a compilation of multiple surveys, there is no sampling error." This is technically true, since the process of compiling these surveys does not involve any error. Even so, this quote suggests that CNN's compilation is somehow more accurate, even though the polls it represents have error margins of as great as four percent.

Statistically, taking a "poll of polls" is a completely meaningless representation of which candidate is ahead, and suggesting that this technique increases the accuracy of underlying data is a misrepresentation. Just tell us the results of the polls you are "polling", and let the reader make a decision.

M. Jan, Exton, Pa.   May 6th, 2008 9:43 am ET

Hillary Clinton should not be my president , your President and our President because she is endorsing false not true ad. I am from Pa. and in the month of February , I got an email from my Manager saying Obama is a Muslim and this email was circulated all over from Hillary Clinton. They wanted to stop Obama by Hook or by Crook and lier Bill Clinton started this with the endorsement of Hillary Clinton.

FEDUP   May 6th, 2008 9:43 am ET

I wonder, do they keep asking the same people? I have never seen a election where we have been so divided. Age, Gender, Race, Education, Income and Religion....I'm surprised we aren't getting into; Blues Eyes, Brown Eyes, Green Eyes, Gray Eyes, and of course Violet Eyes, but Violets are rare Liz Taylor is one...

so ironic   May 6th, 2008 9:42 am ET

According to USA Election Polls, Zogby has been right on with their polling in the last few primaries and shows an Obama lead in Indiana. We all know he is going to win NC already. However, when Clinton ends up losing more delegates and popular votes again by the end of the day, how is she still going to spin it?

Obama wins both states   May 6th, 2008 9:42 am ET

So....
Now obama has a double digit lead...why not in the last few days???To influence people saying he is losing ? Those polls are bogus and bias!
Obama will win in NC by way more than 10 digits!!! He will win in INDIANA too..HRC will lose both.
Go obama

hillary= war, hate, racism, intolerance,   May 6th, 2008 9:42 am ET

NO CNN , that is not what the polls say, nor the experts, superdelegates or anyone who can add and read..........
that is what you want us to believe because that is what you have been campaigning....... like limbaugh you want to keep billary so that you can have headlines news like the enquirer

NC Obama 52.2 and clinton 42.00 (that is really a 10 round number)

IN Zogby 5/4-5 5/6 Obama 43 clinton 45
so you see he trails by 2 in a very white state and not only that, where she claims she will win..................

so you see CNN we can also google polls, and read numbers, ..at the end we will have our nominee against all odds, (billary, cnn, limbaugh the gop, mccain inc.)

get your numbers squared, no matter what you say right now the voters will decide
by the way nothing on peter paul vs. clinton
wonder why such a neutral news place (wink wink, biased adn clinton oriente) being the best biased political news has not reported..

kayg   May 6th, 2008 9:42 am ET

I hope Obama wins both so we can get on with focusing on the general election. I'm counting on the intelligence of the Indiana and NC voters to not fall for HRC's attempt to buy their vote for a promise of $30 that she cannot guarantee.

Is she really who we'd be proud of to lead our country with all of the Clinton baggage in tow?

Joel Schware   May 6th, 2008 9:42 am ET

"The CNN poll of polls is an average of the latest surveys in each state. Since it is a compilation of multiple surveys, there is no sampling error."

Throughout the whole election process, I've had a real problem with polls that present a point or two of change as statistically signficant, given the large margins of error inherent to polls of a very small number of voters. At least these polls, however, clearly state there margin of error. CNN, however, is now proclaiming that by averaging these polls (and still only having a very small sample of the vote, the sampling errors magically go away. I guess this proves that math skills are disappearing quickly in this country!!!

J.S.   May 6th, 2008 9:41 am ET

They need to include Florida and Michigan-Let the voters decide by popular vote, not the super delegates.

Mike   May 6th, 2008 9:41 am ET

A win for Hillary no longer matters. She has no chance at catching up to Obama, and frankly, if she did, I don't think I would want to vote for her after all the damage she is causing to the Democratic party. She needs to drop out and help unify the party. Her ego is helping the Republicans!

Tiz   May 6th, 2008 9:41 am ET

People lets talk basics. Clinton needs at least 60% of all delegates and superdelegates left. With Obama leading in the bigger state, North Carolina, Clinton's requirements are going to increase! She is as good as out of this race, even if she wins considerably in Indiana.

Bob of VT   May 6th, 2008 9:41 am ET

I can't believe the people in Indiana are easily enough fooled by Hillary's vote getting speeches. Surely they can see through her lies and deciet for tricks. One obvious one is the negative Ad she always puts out during the last few hours before the vote can begin.
I think the people in Indiana are smart enough to realize that Hillary is a do anything to win dirty player and would make a lying underhanded President that the American people would never be able to believe.

FRANK   May 6th, 2008 9:41 am ET

GO HILLARY!!

LETS HOPE THE UNDECIDED VOTES LIKE THEY HAVE IN THE PAST AND VOTE FOR HILLARY ! I DOUBLE WIN WOULD BE GREAT!!

OBAMA'S HAS TO GO HE IS NOT ELECTABLE!

gerald strother   May 6th, 2008 9:41 am ET

sampling error! Cliniton has got to win not by 5 to 6% but by 70% and then she can!t win do the math

Cindy   May 6th, 2008 9:40 am ET

Why is the photo shown above have Hillary banner in front of Obama's??- A political gimmick of course!

Why not have them side by side as equal? Because he's black and we're still dealing with the black person having to always be placed behind the white person- Back to the Rosa Parks era! Rev Wright is so on target with where this country is as proven by this very subtle politocal sly move on the part of the photogher!

America is racist!

Doug   May 6th, 2008 9:40 am ET

"Since it is a compilation of multiple surveys, there is no sampling error."

Yeah... right. You figured out how to do the PERFECT poll.

Matt Campbell - NJ   May 6th, 2008 9:40 am ET

Residents of NC and IN, get out and vote today! In a race this close, every vote truly counts. If you don't get out today and have your voice heard, I don't want to hear you complain about the eventual Democratic Nominee for President.

john   May 6th, 2008 9:40 am ET

I dont trust polls anymore....yesterday clinton was leading in a CNN/GALLUP poll, but in a GALLUP daily tracking poll on the SAME DAY, Obama was leading Hillary.

Dusacre   May 6th, 2008 9:40 am ET

I wonder how long it will take most people in our country to look beyond the color of skin and to be biased by it.

Jeff Radun   May 6th, 2008 9:40 am ET

If Hillary wins in Indiana by more than her 4 points. It will be a great voctory.
She is at 48-44 with 8 undecided. If she is able to get 5 of the undecided she wins 53-47 solid win, and it shows the supers that he is unelectable by the white blue collar voters the dems need.

If Hillary can make it close in NC.
He is up 51-41 with 8 undecided. If she gets 5 of the undecided and looses 53-47 the math doesn't change but again it shows he is loosing now that the voters have gotten to know the real Obama and Michelle.

bernie   May 6th, 2008 9:39 am ET

Anon, you are indeed correct. Basic statistics dictates that, unless every person is asked, there must be a margin of error. Even then, nobody can poll with perfect accuracy. It may be low, but the bell curve on such things always accounts for some variation on the stated analysis.

BJ

KFattorusso@citistreetonline.com   May 6th, 2008 9:39 am ET

It's already been shown that the undecideds typically go to Hillary, and she will win Indiana and North Carolina, Obama will lose both. I saw him in an interview the other day, and he hardly wanted to discuss anything. He is worn out from the fight, and can't go the distance. Hillary, on the other hand... has been doing this for 30 years. The Clintons NEVER get tired from campaigning, and they NEVER give up. And that's going to get her the votes.

Bob   May 6th, 2008 9:39 am ET

Today is the last chance for the Democrats to put forward a candidate who can actually beat McCain in November. Hopefully, Hillary will win both states despite the polls and give the Democrats a chance. Otherwise, Obama will carry the nomination and be headed for a landslide loss to the republicans in November.

Do I like Hillary? Hell no...she's dishonest person and Obama is a better person. However, Obama has no chance of winning in November. If the Democrats want the Whitehouse they need to send in a big gun, and Obama isn't it.

Sad but true. It pains me to say...Go Hillary!

A vote for Hillary is a vote for McCain   May 6th, 2008 9:39 am ET

Come on Indiana
You can decide today if you want to put democrats in the white house or give this race to McCain for a third Bush term

A vote for Hillary is a vote for McCain

doodle   May 6th, 2008 9:39 am ET

Go Obama! Yes we can...tonight!!!!!

Damion K. Miles   May 6th, 2008 9:38 am ET

I think that today is going to be it. After today, there will be no reason for the Clinton camp to believe they can win the nomination. Now, they may cry foul about Michigan and Florida but, that's not going to help the party at all. Hillary should get behind Barack, wholeheartedly, and they can both bring home a win in November. Hillary and Barack, you have brought out the best and worst of us – best of all, you brought us out. Good luck in November and I'll be voting for you.

Jim   May 6th, 2008 9:38 am ET

Obama is going to take both! I'll eat my hat if he doesn't. I don't have a hat, but I am not going to go buy one 'cause I won't need it.... ha, ha, ha.

OBAMA '08....

O – B – A – M – A

O – B – A – M – A

frieda   May 6th, 2008 9:38 am ET

fired up and ready to go.we do not believe in snipers attack
OBAMA 08

James   May 6th, 2008 9:38 am ET

CNN, how come you didn't report Obama's endorsements yesterday? I was checking all day and could not believe you didn't report it. What is going on?

Very realistic...   May 6th, 2008 9:38 am ET

I think it's really realistic that they each split the two states. Sadly, these two primaries won't change or tell us anything more. The only way is if Obama or Clinton swept today, which i doubt. She has 2 shots to possibly change the psychology again by winning Indiana and closing his lead in North Carolina or winning both, where Obama can only do that by winning both. But other than that, we're in the same boat we've been in. The only way to finish this is for one of them to trip up bad enough to sway the voters mind.

Tim from Ohio   May 6th, 2008 9:38 am ET

I challenge everyone to call the Obama campaign and ask that he officially and formally drop out of the presidential race tomorrow because 1) He will not be able to beat McCain in the general election, and 2) He is dividing the party, and 3) He has too much baggage.

Please call the Obama campaign at (866) 675-2008 and demand he drop out of the race. I've already made my call. Will you?

Hillary in 08'

Kate   May 6th, 2008 9:37 am ET

I think it's clear that Obama will win the black vote and the college kids and Hillary will win everyone else. Hillary would be the stronger candidate in the general election.

Umpire   May 6th, 2008 9:37 am ET

Typically, the sampling error undercounts the younger Obama supporters.

Mike   May 6th, 2008 9:37 am ET

NObama, perhaps you can go back to your old job at Baskin Robbins?

Go Hillary!!!!!

Fitzgerald   May 6th, 2008 9:37 am ET

No doubt that undereducated poor whites will come out in droves to support the Hillary's negativity and gimmick.

Why is it that we keep letting underemployed rednecks pick our president? Obviously, they are not great decision makers, otherwise they wouldn't be living in midwestern shacks needing an $18 a month savings in gasoline to make ends meet.

Trev   May 6th, 2008 9:37 am ET

Obama predicted in his magic spreadsheet that he would win both. Let's see.....

ds   May 6th, 2008 9:37 am ET

No fear
Audacity to Hope
Obama 08

Ameen in Georgia   May 6th, 2008 9:37 am ET

CNN loves to spin. Don't hold your breath on anything until after 9pm this evening when votes are being tallied.

Cammi317   May 6th, 2008 9:37 am ET

I believe Obama is going to win both. Not that it matters, Clinton supporters have already vowed to take it to the convention floors ....

Mary   May 6th, 2008 9:37 am ET

For the last week the HAEDLINES from CNN have been consistent that Hillary is tightening in the polls.

Now Obama has opened up a bigger lead in NC……but what’s the headline? Similar situation happened in Pennsylvania

Mika   May 6th, 2008 9:36 am ET

It's time for NC ( the educated state) to use our brains and vote Obama since PA (the less educated state) was confused and voted for Hillary (despite all the lies she's told).....
She can't spin those lies on good college educated people, only the lunch bucket crowd will fall for it!!!!!

Go Obama!!!

joyce   May 6th, 2008 9:36 am ET

i am glad today is here
may the best man win
good luck to all

AustinB   May 6th, 2008 9:36 am ET

So why has it not hit the news that Obama picked-up several more (4) SuperDelegates from Maryland yesterday. Curious...

Kathy, Texas   May 6th, 2008 9:35 am ET

OH GOOD LORD......JUST LET IT END! It's like having a nightmare and you can't wake up!

Alexis   May 6th, 2008 9:35 am ET

indiana needs to do the Right thing and VOTE OBAMA to put this to rest, he is already winning popular votes, Delegates, and SUPeR Delegates, put this to rest already so we can DEFEAT MCCAIN!!!! :)

Jodie, Idaho   May 6th, 2008 9:35 am ET

If anyone from NC or Indiana is listening. Please end this soap opera and put Hillary out of her misery. She will not and can not win. Can you imagine the uproar that will be caused if the supers overturn the popular vote?At this point Hillary has virtually no chance, even if she had 80% of the supers behind her, to win. Please choose a nominee.

Jim Davis   May 6th, 2008 9:35 am ET

There might be a split dispite CNN, ABC, FOX NEWS and MSNBC working as hard as they can to get Clinton elected.

Antoinette   May 6th, 2008 9:35 am ET

Not according to the Zogby poll which has Obama up in both states

youngcollegekid   May 6th, 2008 9:35 am ET

I think after today Hillary can close up shop and throw her support behind senator Obama....

Andrew   May 6th, 2008 9:34 am ET

This is ridiculous. The Dems are going to battle all the way to the end, while McCain secretly tries to steal voters away.

Even if Clinton wins every primary from now till the end, Obama will still have more of the pledged delegates and more of the popular votes. Why is she still in this thing?

It makes no sense.

Vee   May 6th, 2008 9:34 am ET

All Obama has too do today is to win North Carolina..Mark my words..all Superdelegates will flock towards Obama camp from tomorrow onward.

Rebecca   May 6th, 2008 9:34 am ET

Obama will be the ultimate winner if Hillary does not get over 50% of all today's delegates. With her trailing by 140 delegates this far into the race she needs to win by more than 60% of the remaining vote. She can "win" both Indiana and North Carolina and still lose if she doesn't pick up more than 50% of the delegates. The math is not on her side at all and it doesn't appear that it will get any better for her. In fact, it appears it will only get worse for Hillary from here on out.

mazola   May 6th, 2008 9:34 am ET

Clinton News Network (CNN) keeps changing their minds with polls and almost everything.All CNN wants is for Obama to fall, but it aint going happen....Just watch guys ..the will be a big surprise this evening.

GOD is with you Barack Obama.

Seth (Jacksonville, FL)   May 6th, 2008 9:34 am ET

Clinton saying she should win the nomination because she is more electable is like saying that a playoff team that is losing in the 4th quarter of a game should actually be given the win, regardless of being a couple touchdowns behind and not having enough time left on the clock to score, based on the logic that they are a better matchup against the next playoff opponent.
It doesn't work that way in football, and it shouldn’t work that way in elections. You play by a set of predefined rules, and the winner goes on to the next game. It doesn't matter if the loser plays really hard in the end and scores some points to make it close, and a lot of people are cheering for the come-back win. Rules are rules. Whoever has the most points at the end wins.

In this case, Obama wins, and goes on to the Super Bowl.

Shahin   May 6th, 2008 9:34 am ET

It has become significantly clear that the Demoracretic Darama mainly on "The Race". I think every citizen has aware of the outcome. Most Caucasians are voting for Toy "Hillary" and most Africans voting for Obama. I am certain that Toy Hillary will win in Indinia and Obama will narrowly win or loss in SC and the drama will be going on and on. I have spoke with verious kinds of People about this non-sense Darama most people said " we lost our confidence with Toy Hillary, we understand who are the people playing with this Toy but we can not do anything about it"

a no flagpin wearing american that thinks   May 6th, 2008 9:33 am ET

At first I thought Hillary would be a great alternative to Obama as President. I was ready to vote for her in the general if she beat Obama in the primary. But after this thing with the gas tax holiday and the fact that she is still pushin forward with it makes me think she'll be no different from Bush or Mcain. How can she push an idea that no expert is willing to back. Did she even consult anyone before stealing Mcain's idea and callin it hers?

At this point Obama 08 or Myself 08 and why not Obama/Myself 08.

don from Indiana   May 6th, 2008 9:33 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 !!!!!!!!

SFSportsFan   May 6th, 2008 9:33 am ET

It's going to be a great night of spin

Milwaukee for Obama   May 6th, 2008 9:33 am ET

You have been tossing yourselves up and down till you have finally agreed that Obama actually rebounded from Rev. Wright issue and gained a few points back in North Carolina. Why do you have to say that at the last minute when it was evident all week. Go to CNN/LarryKingLive and see how many people voted for Hillary to win both Indian and NC and how many voted for Obama and you will know who the people want for their president. On Larry's site 71% want Obama to win both states and only 21% want Hillary. You people ought to be ashamed of yourselves for open bias and yes, report the Paul vs Clinton case.

Marguerite, NYC   May 6th, 2008 9:33 am ET

Let's hope Obama just takes them both so we can have an end to this nominee contest and you guys in the MSM can focus on important issues – like Iraq, Afghanistan, our economy, the food shortage, the Congo, Darfur, etc. – remember those issues?

Mary   May 6th, 2008 9:33 am ET

Let's hope Obama can pull out a win in Indiana, so we can focus on John McCain. I think the primaries have gone on too long. I am troubled that a Democrat would even consider voting for McCain when we would end up with 4 more years of Bush policy. It is time for the Democrats to unite behind Obama. We need to start healing the wounds that Hillary is hell bent on inflicting for her own selfish purposes.

Obama 08 and 12.

Neutral   May 6th, 2008 9:33 am ET

Obama was 36+ ahead in North Carolina, he was also double digit ahead in Indiana. WRIGHT and calling middle America as BITTER, clinging to their guns and religion AND BIGOT, doesn't set well with ordinary people who doesn't drink latte or look for arugula like Obama and his cult followers.

Kathleen   May 6th, 2008 9:33 am ET

Vote smart Indiana and North Carolina! Obama in '08!

It's always the "unsures"   May 6th, 2008 9:32 am ET

For Hillary Clinton, it seems the "unsures" of the polls in the end always sided with her. Interesting to see if that will happen again.

Lorna, NY   May 6th, 2008 9:32 am ET

http://uk.reuters.com/article/oilRpt/idUKL0444578520080504

Hope is universal   May 6th, 2008 9:32 am ET

Can you find anymore ways to promote Clinton. The pictures you use are "subtle" hints of your bias...this one for example...

I haven't had a post go through the moderators...and I doubt this one will either.

Betsy   May 6th, 2008 9:32 am ET

Let's go, go, go!!

Momentum!!

Go Hillary '08!! :-D

SF   May 6th, 2008 9:32 am ET

I have decided against ever having botox after seeing Hillary yesterday. He lips are severely deformed and half of her face doesn't move. How often does she get these treatments? I know she needs them because some times her wrinkles are so bad she looks like she is seventy years old...just like McCain.

Ken Austin, TX   May 6th, 2008 9:32 am ET

Come on Indiana. Dont give this to Hillary! She doesnt deserve it at all!!!

CW4Barak   May 6th, 2008 9:31 am ET

I think the tide has changed for Obama and he will do better than the polls suggests in NC and may win Indiana by a small margin!

Obama '08

Tim from Ohio   May 6th, 2008 9:31 am ET

We do not need polls to show us what we already know. North Carolina will go to Obama because he is black and NC has a large black population and Indiana will go to Clinton because she is white and IN has a large white population. People this cycle are voting primarily along racial lines. The evidence shows that this is true.

A person doesn't have to be too smart in order to figure this out!

HP Boston   May 6th, 2008 9:31 am ET

Victories?? Small grain gathered from sand.
He won SMALL STATES and caucus with a large AA population.
He can not seal the deal or take the states needed in the GE.
He is unelectable in the GE.
I will never vote for a newbie, wanna be, inexperienced guy who has been shoved down our throats daily.
Never going to happen.

Penny NH   May 6th, 2008 9:31 am ET

CNN, I am at a loss, so I will list adjectives Obama Supporters are defining Clinton by and visa versa. I think my point is obvious.
Obama supporters say:

hating her with every fiber of my being

A shameless woman.

nasty woman with a vendictive chip on her shoulder

CACKLES

shallowness of the bloated author

suffering from mental illness and who thinks she is goldilocks can run for president.

LAME

disgustingly dishonest

No Wonder why the hillary's supporters are uneducated

wicked witch

Now: Hillary supporters say:

Obama gets a free ride by the media. AGAIN! He is the one that is negative and nasty with the personal attacks

Tired of these nasty Obama supporters (followers).

You know, our moms always warned us not to count our chickens before they hatch. Senator Obama should take this advice to heart

Barry – whatever happened to your message of Hope and Change we can believe in? Got pretty boring and tiresome and now you're throwing the kitchen refrigerator at Hillary. What a politician and hyprocrite you turned out to be.

Where is Obama's plan? Was he too busy thinking up ways to call us "bitter?" Was he too busy trying to hide the fact that he follows a religion based on Marxism and hate?

Obam has no experience. He never even faced a tough campaign before this. While the media was giving him a free ride in the beginning of this campaign he appeared to be a formidable candidate, even though he clearly had no experience. Now with some bad press and a Pastor and spiritual mentor that he can't explain away, he looks weak and indecisive. I guess experience does count…..

So CNN, are you looking for hate? Are you perpetuating it? Are you now the National Enquirer? At least the uneducated Hillary supporters are sticking to poliutical issues and not personal hateful attacks.

This will not be posted, but thought you’d like to see the venom you are publishing.

John B. From New Hampshire   May 6th, 2008 9:31 am ET

i smell a clean SWEEP!
OBAMA '08

PhilT   May 6th, 2008 9:31 am ET

All I want is the truth. Just give me the truth.

No misspeaking, pant-suited spouse of an ex-president
is ever gonna put another one over on us!

All I want is the truth. Just give me the truth.

Dave   May 6th, 2008 9:31 am ET

I Hillary succeeds in duping enough white trash voters, then Indiana can be best described by Mickey Kantor.

Nesa, Tampa, Florida   May 6th, 2008 9:31 am ET

This is not the final round. It will go on until June when Hillary Clinton will then go to another round, the convention floor.

For the love of this independent   May 6th, 2008 9:30 am ET

When are all you democrats going to face it. Whether you like it or not, there has to be a joint ticket.

Susie MO   May 6th, 2008 9:30 am ET

Go Hillary

We need a strong, experienced leader!!

Hillary 08 :)

Steve-Jacksonville, Florida   May 6th, 2008 9:29 am ET

Say goodnight Hillary and farewell to the end of the Bush-Clinton dynasty.

Baby B   May 6th, 2008 9:29 am ET

Over the last 2 weeks there have been som BITTER Obama fans.
And you think our party can unite after some of the hateful comments that have been made in here??? NO!

Amber   May 6th, 2008 9:29 am ET

Democratic right gets it about Clinton
May. 6, 2008 12:00 AM

As much as I hate to admit it, the right is right and the left is in a bind.

To my dismay, right-wing analysts are starting to side with Hillary Clinton's argument since Pennsylvania.

And New York Times columnist William Kristol, in "Hillary gets no respect," makes the case for Clinton against Barack Obama.

It's all about electability, the wicked genie that comes out of the box at every presidential election. Nothing is more telling than Pennsylvania, which gave Hillary a significant victory.

If the right can recognize Clinton's worth, then the left owes her due respect, not insults. Hillary won major Democratic states, essential toward victory vs. caucuses, which are unrepresentative of the states.

The superdelegates should absorb the significance of her win before deciding who is more electable. – Colette Jenkins,Anthem

proud army and navy mom   May 6th, 2008 9:28 am ET

cnn you are late and lost. your news is a day late and a dollar short. 6 new delegates were picked up by Obama yesterday and you have yet to report on it, but you have the audacity to report that Tom Hanks is an Obama supporter. it's nice but not news. Superdelegates are news. i am having to look at another channel to get the real news of the day. pitiful.

Anonymous   May 6th, 2008 9:28 am ET

polls polls polls. who cares. The fact is that the democrats will have to low-blow Obama out of the nomination. I have no problem with Hillary staying in the race. My problem however, is that she lies as though she really beleives what she is saying. c'mon, a gas tax holiday! Anyone voting for her at this point probably doesn't use the thinking side of the brain.

Anon   May 6th, 2008 9:27 am ET

There is always going to be a sampling error! There is no way that sufficient polls across all geographic areas can be made in the space of time that they have.

Dean - Colton, CA   May 6th, 2008 9:27 am ET

I hope people do not vote based upon emotional appeals. When races are tight, and time is short the only tactic left to a candidate trying to address issues that have an emotional impact – such as your pocket book, or fear. This is done because it often works. This is how GWB was elected. As should be obvious, decisions made when one is emotionally distressed are usually *bad* decisions. This is just as true in politics as it is in your personal life – don't let emotion cloud your judgement or you may be stuck with a 'partner' that will only promise you wonderful things, but end up abusing you and cheating on you.

ECHEWEOZO   May 6th, 2008 9:25 am ET

indiana for obama

north carolina for obama

Jim   May 6th, 2008 9:25 am ET

GO Hillary!

Aaron   May 6th, 2008 9:21 am ET

Indiana,
Please release the Democratic party from the grips of Darth Clinton.

ProudIndependent from Indiana   May 6th, 2008 9:21 am ET

DEMOCRATS, it is time to come together like never before. This contest is almost over and I believe Barack Obama will be our nominee. He will win North Carolina today, the state with the biggest delegate prize remaining. He will come within 10 points of Hillary in Indiana. He will finish the day with a net gain in delegates. Given that he was already in the delegate lead by more than 130 delegates and picked up another 4 superdelegates yesterday, the race is essentially over. That is the reality. The votes in Florida and Michigan unfortunately cannot count. They were not valid primary elections. I myself am from Florida and would have voted for Obama if I knew that the votes would count. I know many other people that were in that same boat. Is is unfortunate that our politicians failed us in ensuring our vote would count but, that had nothing to do with Barack and Hillary. They both agreed with the DNC's decisions up front. The rules were the rules and I blame the Florida state legislature above all others and the governor for what happened.

Regardless of the outcome of the primary I will vote for either Hillary or Barack. I am a democrat and that is what real Democrats do.

If you are for Obama and he does not get the nomination and you decide to vote Republican because of that then you are a Republican and the Democratic Party does not want you. Please don't claim you are a Democrat because YOU ARE NOT!

If you are for Clinton and she does not get the nomination and you decide to vote Republican because of that then you are a Republican and the Democratic Party does not want you. Please don't claim you are a Democrat because YOU ARE NOT!

If this means we lose the Presidency in November then so be it. At least we lose with a Democratic Party with loyal and faithful Democrats and no waffling, don't know who they really are, sell-outs.

Marcia   May 6th, 2008 9:20 am ET

It was not Reverand Wright that damaged Barack Obama...it was 24/7 coverage of this meaningless issue for weeks by cable news that damaged Obama. Where is the coverage of the Clinton's negatives? What about Paul vs Clinton in California? What if Hillary is in jail when she gets the nomination?

RON   May 6th, 2008 9:20 am ET

i live in FLORIDA ... and im a OBAMA supporter.... only the old people went out to vote in january... since most of florida knew that the our votes would not count ... we did not vote in january.... unless there is a revote in FLORIDA... those delegates need to be split 50/50..... not only that he didnt even get to campaghn down here....

Derek   May 6th, 2008 9:19 am ET

Hello,

I’ve been thinking about the difficulty that Obama and Clinton are having reaching the required 2025 delegate count and of the disqualified democratic delegates from Michigan and Florida. This may seem like to simple a solution, however, I would be interested in knowing if anyone has discussed or thought of the following:

The limit of 2025 delegates was set taking all states into account. Once the delegates from Michigan and Florida were disqualified shouldn’t the number of delegates required have been reset? Michigan has 156 and Florida has 210 for a total of 366 delegates, could the democrats not simply divide the delegates in half and lower the required 2025 delegates to 1842?

Although I do see some of the arguments against such a move, I still have to ask is it right to make the candidates still reach 2025 delegates minus the possibility of accessing 366 potential delegates?

Regards,

Derek

Mike   May 6th, 2008 9:19 am ET

(Please Post)

Senator Clinton will win Indiana and North Carolina will be too close for NObama to claim any real bragging rights since he was so far ahead initially.

The undecided voters usually break for Senator Clinton; if Senator Clinton wins both states, NObama is toast.

I am so sick and tired of all the Nobama supporters trashing Senator Clinton supporters; I hope she kicks his butt!!!

It's amazing, months ago the black voters were for Senator Clinton (they liked her AND her stance on the issues), then after they realized he, (their bro-man) had momentum, they supported NObama.

"Racial Divide" is alive and well, vote based on issues and not simply because you are trying to unite behind your race!

I find it odd that the bloggers who attack the Clinton supporters are all named: Jamal, Jerome, Levon, Lekeisha and Leroy.

Yes, I said it, and anyone who says that race is not an issue between these two candidates supporters, then you are simply fooling yourself.

Most of the white supporters who state they will vote for NObama, once that curtain is drawn, they will vote Clinton.

Can you say "white guilt?"

Go Hillary!!!!!!!

Lisa in Canada   May 6th, 2008 9:17 am ET

Obama is gonna WIN all the way baby. The day is coming soon. All of Canada is here waiting for you to be President. Nothing will be better than a round table talk with all the countries around the world.

Obama '08'

Your the best !!!!

Ed, Santa Fe NM   May 6th, 2008 9:17 am ET

How can anyone vote for Hillary the Liar? Are voters so stupid they'll fall for her moronic "gas tax holiday" that's worthless? There's no way she can get that plan thru Congress or past Bush and she knows it. So her "plan" is about as valid as her memory of her trip to Bosnia!

Hillary and Bush are 2 of a kind..... BEWARE!

OBAMA '08

CNN=Hillary Clinton   May 6th, 2008 9:17 am ET

only idiots would vote for that wicked witch, only idiots.

hillary u turly are the Worst role model for my daughter.

RON   May 6th, 2008 9:16 am ET

post OBAMAs 6 super delegates from yesturday

RON   May 6th, 2008 9:15 am ET

cnn does not like OBAMA

BUT we will burn down the studios in atlanta.... mark my words

Jeremiah   May 6th, 2008 9:14 am ET

Hillary 08!

SaneTexan   May 6th, 2008 9:11 am ET

Clinton goes negative? CNN is so biased. You never talk about Obama's negative attacks. The fact is that he has only won one large state and is unelectable in the general election. He would have never one those early elections if the media hadn't given him a free ride. Now, people are seeing his true colors and no, they don't like it one bit! It seems like he and his wife are the bitter Americans here. Anyone but Obama in 08!

Rob   May 6th, 2008 9:11 am ET

Think about what would happen if you–and every other media organization–got out of the poll business. People would have to decide for themselves whom to vote for. They would no longer stay home if the polls said their candidate had no chance or jump on the band wagon of the candidate who was supposed to win (everyone wants to be on the winning team). Yes, I know it won't happen.
Imagine....

Greg, NY   May 6th, 2008 9:11 am ET

They may both win a state, but if Obama wins the bigger state with more delegates by a wider margin, then doesn't that put him even more in the lead? Why is everyone ignoring this?

Plus, you say the latest poll shows him ahead in NC by 10 points, then say that he had been up by double digits until this weekend. 10 points is still double digits no?

When Hillary was up double digits in PA and then lost by 9 points, it was a huge win, there was no mention of her huge loss of support there as there will be when Obama wins by single digits. So sick of the spin.

mitchell   May 6th, 2008 9:10 am ET

hillary should concede ,today,if she doesn't win with 70% of the vote.

RON   May 6th, 2008 9:10 am ET

Obama will win both

Ken   May 6th, 2008 9:10 am ET

Hillary "Mike Hukabee" Clinton needs to go home. Can't she tell when she is not wanted anymore?

Obama 08

Tampa Votes Barack Obama   May 6th, 2008 9:10 am ET

ATTN: INDIANA

You've known since the beginning Barack is the one, why doubt that now? Ask yourself, when is the last time your concious lied to you? Now ask yourself, when is the last time the media lied to you? It's really that simple.

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