May 6, 2008
Posted: 08:37 PM ET

From

(CNN) – Gender gap? What gender gap?

Indiana’s Democratic primary vote was not dramatically divided along gender lines. Men split their votes almost evenly between Clinton and Obama, 51 to 49 percent. Women still gave the edge to Hillary Clinton – but by only six points, 53 to 47 percent.

There was little sign of a split between the sexes in North Carolina either: 57 percent of the state’s men cast their votes for Barack Obama – but so did 54 percent of women voters.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Bill Schneider • Exit Polls • Hillary Clinton


Irish Gram   May 6th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

Guess Obama won this election by actually showing all the voters the addition of jobs, 50% less crime and drugs, new buildings and parks everywhere in his district. Funny, that is not the video that I found on Youtube of his district. Just what did he do????. O, I forgot, he talked and talked and talked and promised and promised and played basketball and even went bowling. Was that before or after his unnice San Francisco remarks and his flushing his pastor down the drain.
Folks, America is in big trouble if he makes it to the White House.

linda-Texas   May 6th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

30% of the voters in North Carolina are black.

If you look at the exit polls it is quite clear what gave Senator Obama the win in NC.

Ed   May 6th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Good riddance CNN. Your coverage of the election has been a disgrace. So much for fair and impartial reporting. Your panel was laden with Obama supporters.

Raindog   May 6th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

The issue is not about gender. But it is about race. 90% of Blacks are voting for Obama? That is racial pride pure and simple. Nothing wrong with that but it will not be enough to win in Nov. Older voters…the ones that really do show to vote, they have heard it all before and that is why they are not jumping on the Obama annointment. Change the World and Change the Country is pandering at it's worst. Get a clue folks . He will lose in the general election. A vote for Obama is a vote for McCain. Recent polls show that the Republicnas would rather run against Obama. Can you see why yet?

Rachel   May 6th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Barack Obama - I love you. The answer for America and the world.

John in Iowa   May 6th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Obama will never survive the republicans. They will go after his friends; Ayers, Wright, Farrahkan, Larry Sinclair, his wif, etc…

Hillary or McCain '08-NEVER OBAMA!!!!

Lee in Franklin, TN   May 6th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

I can not understand how any rational thinking human being would even suggest that Barack Obama's only qualification for black voting for him is he is black. How dare anyone suggest such an ignorant position. It's like saying that all whites are stupid and only vote for whites? So are we saying that all white people are stupid? That doesn't speak to me and obviously millions who have voted.

I know it hard for some of you to understand but what's happening now is greater than anything, any of us ever imagined.

The next President of the "UNITED" States, President Barack Obama!

Change   May 6th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

McCain lead? McSenile can't even remember who we're at war with. McSeniles speeches are constantly replaced with "he miss spoke". The only change McSenile will have is diaper changes.

Ridgeway   May 6th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

OK you North Carolinians. You took the time to vote for one of the two goobers now take a little more time to explain why you voted for who you voted for. No essays please just list one thing either has done since they've been in the Senate. How have they made a difference in your life (lives)?

Krystyna from Chicago for HILLARY !!!   May 6th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

Be smart VOTE for HILLARY !!!!!
Obama is not electable in the general (REZKO LINK) We lost the trust !!!
VOTE FOR HILLARY !!!!!! IF not Democrats will loose in general election !!!!
CHICAGO votes for HILLARY !!!!

NON BELIEVER   May 6th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

92603 I agree with your point of view. Inspirational speeches should be left in the locker room or on the set of the next gladiador movie these words are not the actions needed to make our nation better. No matter what he says, thier slogan should be "no we can't"

Marg Versher   May 6th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Amen..lestea
What happened to the flying bullets lie she told ….and congrats to the person that pointed out that she has not introduced any legislation of any consequence to help those empty promises. What about that CNN?

Virginiadude   May 6th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Obama needs to learn to at LEAST recognize the flag, the pledge, and the foundations of THIS Country (not necessarily Kenya). I will never vote for someone who ignores our fundamentals. It is what our country was built on.

Jane   May 6th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Empire Strikes Barack!!

OBAMA FOR THE WIN IN '08!!

t in NC   May 6th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Big ups to all you Obama haters! Did you really think Hillary would come to the dirty south and win.This is N.C not Penn.

Brian from Raleigh, NC   May 6th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

As a North Carolinian, I'm deeply offended that anyone would suggest that our results are a product of racism. Look at the exit polling… Obama wins almost every demographic. He's winning white men and white women. College educated and blue collar workers. Obama is winning in NC for the same reason he's won the majority of the states… he's an amazing candidate that unites instead of dividing. That tries to elevate his message instead of wallowing in the negativity. The vast majority of the people in this state feel the way I do, which is why you are seeing such a blowout tonight.

As for Obama not having a chance against the Republicans, just look at the polls. He's virtually tied with McCain while he's still splitting the Democratic vote with Clinton. When she drops out, you'll see a big bump. There are plenty of Hillary supporters who will come to their senses an realize that we can't afford even 4 more years of Bush-style Republicanism. If you want to take your ball and go home, there are plenty of excited, new voters to replace you.

Tina   May 6th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Acropolis Review has a great summary of good reasons to support Obama for folks who are still undecided.

Chris   May 6th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

The ACLU needs to be involved

Netty   May 6th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Wright was INVITED to the White House by Hilly and Billy after the trouble with his Filly - Wright might be working with them to ruin Obama's chances. I wouldn't invite him to speak at my dog's funeral.

92603   May 6th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

What a laugh. Obama still can't come up with a single accomplishment worthy of mentioning in public.

Obama hasn't a clue on how to lead a nation! …only on how to give cute speeches on "we need change". Duh, of course we need change. McCain actually has a record of leadership and achievement. But wait, Obama has…. uh… um.. err…. uh…. yeah, nothing.

Yang Shu-li   May 6th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

I hear ya BBSeattle. I wonder how many get it ?

Juan Grain   May 6th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

It is a disgrace and should be against the law, when Americans vote for a nominee in a primary and the only intent is to throw the primary election so that the candidate that is elected can be beaten by "their real" candidate from the party that they came from.

This skews the polling data (e.g. white blue collar voters, etc.) and gives false impressions. It is done with mal intent (to throw an election), no different than voter fraud and or voter intimidation. The Democratic party Super delegates/un pledged delegates are in need to protect the integrity of the Democratic party and the process.

It is imperative that analysis is conducted on all of the primary season contest, to either determine that indeed the primaries were breached and the results are skewed or it is not enough to worry about.

At the very least, it is something to consider in rule changes for future elections. If indeed they were, then it is the responsibility of the Super delegates to consider the projected outcome minus the skewed data when considering the Democratic Nominee.

John   May 6th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

Can someone clarify what the two words "Gas" & "Holiday" actually have in common?

Isn't that like "Jumbo" & "Shrimp"?

spencer   May 6th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

And race politics take a front seat………………………………………Still waiting for the discussion on race…………………………………………………………

Virginiadude   May 6th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

You are right there! The gender line has taken a back seat during this whole race. It goes back and forth. The focus instead has come down to ethnical background instead. What I think is so funny is that all the Obama fans keep bragging about the number of States won. Do you not go deeper??? Look at each State and their counties. Hillary has won MORE counties than he could even imagine. Go check it out for yourselves. The problem??? Gender is not taking a precidence in this race, but race has. EVERY city goes for Obama. Why? That is where the largest culmination of black voters live. That is where there is more poverty looking for handouts. That is where the whole idea of "change" lives. There is always the 'hope' of a better tomorrow in the city. GO CHECK OUT THE RETURNS FROM THE CITIES VS THE REST OF THE STATE (for all of them). Obama wins there in each major city and nowhere else! The people who live in the suburbs, away from the college campuses of naive voters and those who seek desperate change seem to think about the votes they cast instead of zoning in on one word of CHANGE. Get real America and go for the candidate who can lead instead of promise……

I will go also for McCain instead of a false profit named Obama.

Hilary '08

aham   May 6th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

JC and the rest of the hillary bots, if you really believe that you will vote for McCain over Obama, well then I suggest you can go kick rocks, we dont need your vote.

I dont know exactly what Obama has done to you so bad, that you feel that you would rather vote for someone that does not in anyway shape or form represent the Democratic ideals we need so bad in our country at the moment over someone that we all know is a great leader.

Please if these have been your sentiment well then you are probably a republican that was never going to vote democrat anyway, or you only care about putting hillary for president, not what is good for the country

You could also be a racist trying to find any excuse not to vote for him. COmon if the best thing that you have against Obama is rev. wright, that is you couldn't dig up any bad stuff Obama has done instead you want to find other people and then tie them to him, thats just sad.

So vote for McCain if you must, but trust me there not very many of you idiots as you think that it will even matter in the general.

JC in NC   May 6th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

GI are you naive or a racist, which is it?

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 6th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

It was appauling to see Rev. Wright's name on the CNN ticker while the votes were coming in. CNN anaylist are afraid of Bush's former employee, Tony Snow, coming on board and taking their jobs. That's why they continue to be so supportive to Clinton and have gone so negative on Obama despite what voters say.

Vicki   May 6th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

I am from North Carolina and I voted for Hillary Clinton. She is the only candidate qualified for the presidency. I felt physically ill when it was announced that Obama won our state and I'm still in disbelief. I do not understand the fascination with Obama and frankly I am terrified that this guy will be running our country because of his rock star image. What is going on? I'm so worried. Can someone enlighten me on why they feel he is right for this job other than his claim to change? Help me understand because I just do not get it. If he gets the nomination, I will be crossing party lines and voting for McCain. Four more years of Bush is better than having Oprah…I mean Obama in the Washington.

Yolanda   May 6th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

Why is CNN making such a big deal over the 89 year old Nun not being able to vote? That is the problem with this country!!!!! This is a hidden act of discrimination!!!! The media should highlight ANY and ALL activity whenever someone is not afforded the right to vote, even if it is a 18 year old single mother!!!!!!!!!!!! Maybe if all vote were in fact counted, Obama would ALREADY have this in the bag!

CNN to note, you and some of your staff and analysts appear to be very small minded!

God HELP America! Obama 08

mel   May 6th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

NC should be ashamed? Seriously?

There are a significant number of well-educated democrats (and republicans) in this state and we have the highest number of PhDs located in one area in the US here in the triangle. We are a state of significant transplants from other areas of this nation as well as a solid base of native NCians. I encourage you to look at the demographics of the Triangle, Charlotte and Asheville before making rash judgments about our ability to select the next President.

Obama is the choice for this state because he's focused on re-elevating this country to a high standard and respectability on the world stage. I'm not against Hilary but I think Obama will have a greater ability to cross the party divide. The Clintons have become polarizing, much in the same way as the Bush's. Do we really need this negativity within our own party? Seems so self-defeating and unnecessary.

Allen, Georgia   May 6th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

If 90 percent of the white voters had voted for Clinton we would have heard nothing but how racist the vote was for Clinton. The fact that there is barely a policy difference between Obama and Clinton and yet 90 percent of Blacks voted for Obama is nothing but a racist vote for Obama. The divide will ensure his defeat in November if we Democrats are no smart enough to understand those dynamics. The states he has won in the primaries will mainly go to the Republicans in November and some key swing states will probably also go to the Republicans, among them Ohio, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Florida. Once again we have found a way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

JM   May 6th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

You are all forgetting the REPUBLICANS for Obama!!

And I agree, Donna Brazile - YOU ROCK!

Beth   May 6th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

There are 2 sides to every story. Campbell Brown is at least trying to present the other side. What I find deeply disturbing is what Lynn & Alex just said; The panel itself is extremely biased. I am really disappointed in CNN's unbalanced coverage of this election.

Mike   May 6th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Blacks supported Bill Clinton during the good times and bad times, Why are we suppose to support Hillary as well?

WE SUPPORTED BILL, WE DID OUR DUTY FOR THE CLINTON'S!!

It's OBAMA's time now!!!

Mark Johnson   May 6th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Thank you again, North Carolina!

disenfranchised   May 6th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

bill you left out the black %.Dont feel bad everyone does. Imagine Hilary and Obama split the white vote ,woman vote . Who did the black people vote for. I am not a racist by any means, but every single election so far, the black voter overwelmingly votes for obama. Why? I just thought maybe someone would include that in one of their commentary's.I just feel the black voters are voting race rather than issues and substance, and I am very dissapointed, since the clintons have done more for the black community then Obama ever could!

Robert GA   May 6th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

OBAMA IS THE TRUTH!!!!!!!!

yen   May 6th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

I don't know what the clintons don't understand. The guy is winning and there is no doubt that he will be the nominee.Yes she is having a good time with all the attention she is getting.Once when all this over
hillary will end up with the most negative votes.

JM   May 6th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

You are all forgetting the REPUBLICANS for Obama!!

GI JOE   May 6th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

JC: You're a disgrace to America.

Shut up and put on a uniform and earn it, dummy.

Marg Versher   May 6th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

when are people going to wake up and see that neither gender nor race is going to change politics…only those who enlightened themselves about special interests and corporations who will sell their mom, apple pie, and young military aged children for money and oil…that's what this election is about. If Americans don't take back this country then America will be made in China. Stop the fear of race and have faith in the honest words of Obama….gas holiday is another gimmick. America needs to somehow increase their critical thinking skills….PLease!!!!

Debbie   May 6th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

When is someone going to connect the fact that all these miracle - white/male/blue-collar/racist (REPUBLICAN'S) who started to appear when Obama began winning are the voterskeeping HC in the game!
Thank goodness the great people of N. Caroline & Indiana have made their voices heard above the noise of the cheap shots, mud slinging, kitchen sink tactics of the Clinton Campaign - it seems not everyone is a stupid as she thinks!
HC is done…I am so happy, she is a shameful, shameless sham!

Rick FL   May 6th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

I want to congratulate both Democratic candidates for their successful campaigns in this record-breaking primary.

It is unfortunate to watch CNN continue with their race baiting. The media has done a deplorable job covering both Clinton and Obama. Can we please stick to the issues?

FEDUP   May 6th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

Yes we can..Losing has only one O..must have slipped through the highly educated crack..Your clothing can be loose, and you could lose them if you don't wear a belt..

John   May 6th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

A white guy as president? now way!!! it'll never happen

Lisa-Fl.   May 6th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

I want to thank the N.C voters for giving the election to the Republicans. Do you honestly think Obama has a chance in the general election?????????? Are you Obamicans delusional??????? I am an avid Hillary supporter & I would never vote for Obama. I just won't vote. Please count our Florida Votes!!!!!!!!!!!!! I don't want another Republican but I don't want an OBAMINATION either.

Gale   May 6th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

All I can say is that PRAYER WORKS!!!!

lestea   May 6th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

I really wish the media would stop using rev.wrong (wright)name everytime we talk about Sen.Obama ! You see this great country we live in,we hold each indivisual accountable for his or her action.
I've heard nothing about the "LIE" Sen.Clinton told………how will other countries deal with her?She lied once that we know of.Why is this issue swept under the rug.These are words coming out of her own mouth, verses the words coming out of rev.Wrong that has been stapled to Sen.Obama. Were is the fair and balance news cnn is known to provide?

MD   May 6th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Obama is not only getting the blcak votes, he is also getting white votes. The issue is to unify behind a Democrat to beat John McCane. This is very important because the next president would be electing around 70 judges, including some for the supreme court.

McCane cannot be allowed to win in November–and this is from me, a life-long Republican, to you all.

Gary B   May 6th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

The dividing the electorate is a problem for me. People have the ability and right to vote for their chosen candidate. If older voters have Hillary as their candidate so be it, However if America's wants a real change in 2008 hopefully they will vote for the democratic nominee come November.

Sandy   May 6th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Is there some reason why Donna Brazile believes her voice is more important than others?

daniel   May 6th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

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

A. Q. Men   May 6th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Obama is a little too vulnerable to attack. His wife's unpatriotic remarks, his reverend's so-called racist remarks, and his own "elitist" message have sent him staggering in the past month. He's no longer the Dem's little darling- and that was just three puny slip-ups! What's gonna happen in November if he's nominated? You think the Republicans are gonna go soft on him? It's unfortunate that politics is sometimes reduced to attacks and punch lines, but it's politics, it's not going to change. Obama doesn't understand this. That's why he's such an admirable man but a sloppy politician. Wait for 2012, dude!

JC in NC   May 6th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

anyone that believes that Obama sat in Church on Sunday and didnt hear Rev. Wright preach racism is obviously naive or a racist themselves PERIOD!

ALEX   May 6th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

I highly agree with Lynn. CNN's unbalanced studio panel, who all support Obama, is sickening. At least Lou Dobbs tried to present an alternative view, but that shouldn't be left to the moderator. The panel itself should be balanced. I doubt if I will ever be able to watch CNN again.

HILLARY WILL BE OUR NEXT PRESIDENT   May 6th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

OBAMA CANNOT WIN IN NOVEMBER! DEMOCRATS WHO ARE VOTING FOR HIM ARE NOT LOOKING AT THE BIG PICTURE!

THAT IS GREAT FOR THEM IF HE GETS THE NOMINATION, BUT HE WILL BE SWIFT BOATED OUT!!!!!

WE STILL HAVE REZKO AND AYRES THAT WE HAVEN'T EVEN TOUCHED ON!!!

THERE IS NO WAY HE WILL MAKE IT TO THE WHITE HOUSE!!!

HE SURE AS HELL WONT GET MY VOTE! AND NEITHER WILL McCAIN!

HILLARY IS THE ONLY WORTHY CANDIDATE! I BACK HER NO MATTER WHAT!!!!!! GO HILLARY!!!!!!

Zoey   May 6th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

I think we might see an upset in Indiana. West Indiana (Obama country) hasn't been counted yet.

John   May 6th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Lynn… I agree 110%. CNN execs are dancing in the streets over this election.

They stoke the fire so people get all upset.

This is a gold mine for the…. How many other sites have you gone to and actually feel compelled to give your opinion?

What CNN does is to track how many times you come to their site, and in turn they charge advertisers based on the frequency of your visits to their site. So it's in their best interest to keep you coming back time and time again. And they do so by making sure that you get upset.

BTW… I don't suspect their moderator will actually post this comment

Roy In NC   May 6th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

JC: So you'd rather have four more years of a guy who is basically an older version of G.W. Bush? Sounds like you were never a Democrat to begin with.

Len   May 6th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Is she out of money again? lol

A Change Is Gonna Come   May 6th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Syesha Mercado just sang the heck out of Sam Cook's song on American Idol:

"It's been a long time comin', but a "change" is gonna come."

How appropriate…

OBAMA…YES WE CAN!!!!

Dwayne   May 6th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Is it me, or is Campbell Brown pressing the analysts to agree with her regarding Obama. I use to enjoy watching Camobell, but for quite some time she has been trying to bury Obama by applying he cannot seal or close the nomination. It's very ovious that she is not neutral. We get it Campbell. Try to seperate personal opinions verses professional. Regardless of what you may feel about any canidate, the numbers don't lie. Take it easy Campbell.

Monica   May 6th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

CNN, you just reported that the Indiana photo ID law went into affect for this primary. It did not! It has been in effect for over 2 years. It was recently upheld by the supreme court but was put in place years ago! I think 2005. Your report was distorted and untrue! Please get all of the info before you report this misleading information and act like people have had only a few days to get an appropriate ID.
Indiana voter.

brenda   May 6th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Donna Brazile-you rock! You are the voice of reason…I just saw you on CNN…How can you stand to sit next to that idiot Republican and the biased female reporter???

kingsley   May 6th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Basicaly North Carolinas are not as ignorant as penslyvania. they are not buying into the bias news coming from racist lou dubs and wolf.

I hear all type of senseless spins on the network. its all about the math. 92% black vote for Obama. she cant winn the general without those votes so to hell with the so called blue white color voters

NON BELIEVER   May 6th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Political analysts can research all they want, but the message is clear Clinton supporters do not trust Obama, not only because of the recent controversy, but because he is arrogant and stubborn. Remind you of anyone?

Rachel   May 6th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Chill out Campbell. Your fangs are showing.

no more Hill-Billys   May 6th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

clintons are a disgrace to america and the world. stop them will you can.

obama 08, 12

JM   May 6th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

A question for the Hillary supporters - if she is serious about a tax "holiday" for the gas tax THIS summer, then where is her Senate Bill to introduce this holiday? She is very unable to do so as President as the next President of the United States will not be installed until January 2009. So if she is serious and not PANDERING, then show me the Senate Bill.

Charles   May 6th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

Why are people thinking the GOP is supporting Obama? All McCain does is attack him. They ignore Hillary because they know she's not a threat at this point. If there were a chance for her to win, she'd be bashed on all sides by the GOP. It's really sad that so many supposed democrats seem to not want Obama to beat John McCain. If you like Hillary because of her policies, then you like Obama as well since they agree on about 90 percent of them. Don't let anger that your candidate lost cost America it's future. Vote for the issues you were originally voting for to begin with.

B. Adams   May 6th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

STOP THE TRIBALIZATION of the electorate! Most voters are not as simple-minded as the political pundits would have us believe. We are more than the simplistic demographic tribes you have created. Try looking beyond the visual markers of gender and race and get in touch with the real issues that are compelling people to vote! Aren't you tired of that same old divisions that mean nothing? Do you honestly believe that all African Americans think the same way, have the same concerns, and are a single monolithic group? Are there black male union workers? Black women union workers? White women union workers? Trust me there are! I worked with many of them? Do you honestly believe that all women over fifty think the same, or that black women over fifty have political interests that are the same as a professional black male of 30? Please don't underestimate the intelligence of the citizenry!

Dr. J   May 6th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

Blacks are not the dominating group voting. Whites are. May they are "smart" enough to want change. It's a lot of hate in this room.
Obama 08

Just Words   May 6th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

"There was little sign of a split between the sexes in North Carolina either: 57 percent of the state’s men cast their votes for Barack Obama – but so did 54 percent of women voters."

Ummm….could it have to do with the fact that there are a lot of AA Women in NC???

Wow…what a discovery that was!

marge   May 6th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Tonight will make the financial supporters of Clinton… make some decisions. It's clear she can not win the nomination….well that's been clear for sometime….but she thought there would be a upset in NC……
Now…If the SD came to Obama after his loss in PA….what do you think they are going to do NOW???????

OBAMA 08!!!!!!

Amy in Iowa   May 6th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Obama will definitely win in November. Hillary could never win the general election because she is too divisive. The Republicans would vote in droves against her.

Barbara Andrews   May 6th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Bravo, Donna Brazil! It has hurt my heart to hear the CNN Moderators stirring the pot and deviding the party. Enough is enough. We are a wonderful tapestry of diverse perspectives and the Democratic umbrella is big enough for all of us!

Over .. hmm??   May 6th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Congrats to both Clinton & Obama …. but a bigger congratulations to Obama who is the presumptive winner of today's contests … picking up the most delegates …

Over … hmmm?

MDR for Obama   May 6th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Based on reading the comments here, it is obvious that this protracted primary has indeed torn the Democratic party apart.

People, look at how you are talking to each other! I guess 4 more years of Bush seems attractive to you tonight??

inace   May 6th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

how can cnn predict obama the winner in north carolina with 11% of the vote in, and not predict hillary the winner in indiana with 37% of the vote in. I understand about the totals in NW Indiana and Indianapolis, I simply do not understand the NC totals. How do you know he won?

On your discussion groups you have no hillary supporters. Campbell Brown tries to ask a friendly question or two but that's it. Maybe you ought to be a bit more circumspect….. inace

Ed   May 6th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

Now Michigan & Florida need to be counted.

carrie   May 6th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

sone of u clintonites are deluded
how can hillary be the stronger candidate when she is behind in total delegatees,popular votes,states won and over half her supporters see her as untrustworthy?
i worry for your mental health sometimes
dont worry when obama is president,we sill get u checked out.

Delores   May 6th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Remember: Your motto is: "Fair and Balance.' Let's stick to that!

John   May 6th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Oh look! Over there! HUMBLE PIE

Ray   May 6th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

This is not a gender vote .It is black ans white vote. McCain looks in good shape. Too bad.

June W in Canada   May 6th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Congratulation Barack Obams!
What a revelation!
Race or gender should have no place in this election. but the media made it an issue. Other enlightened countries have elected women and people of color to the highest positons, why has it taken so long for "the greatest democracy in the world" to leave the good old boys mentality behind??
The fact that race or gender is still an issue in an American President says much.

Just Words   May 6th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

Aheemmm…. why isn't there a ticker on the FRAUD in NC by the Obitter Camp????

Your right ….it's not Gender bias, it's called "candidate bias toward Hillary reporting"

Either way I will "cling to my religion" and pray God saves us from another 4 years of a Bush relative…….Obitter. He is related to both Bush and Cheney….that is reason enough for me not to vote BObitter or as his "uncle" Rev. Wrong said - Barrack HUSSEIN Obama

C omplete
N eandrathals
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carrie   May 6th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

people this is serious news
hasnt anyone heard about the ALLEGATIONS of hillary having an affair with a campaign staffer who is female?
CNN wouldnt report it,saw it on sky news
so much baggage
read it up guys

Hopeful citizen   May 6th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Strangely enough the educated folks did not let bias and racism alter their judgment! The more people we can educate in our beautiful land of Ours, the least racist we will count!
What a discovery!!!

Thanks Hillary,
Thanks Obama.
and
Thanks McCain.

You guys work miracles in this Wonderful land of Lincoln!

Well done!

JC   May 6th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Don't matter! Obama will not win in November if he is nominated!

Obama: Disgrace to America.

The move is on! Clinton supporters will vote McCain! We do not want Obama!

Lynn   May 6th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

CNN makes me sick. Your panel on the election results is unbelievably biased and unbalanced. I am so digusted, I feel like canceling my subscription.

MDR for Obama   May 6th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Campbell Brown has to stop overtly supporting Hillary and insulting Barack Obama before I ever again tune in your Election coverage!!

She just finished saying that people would have to "hold their nose" to vote for Obama in November. How is that acceptable on-air commentary from a CNN professional?? I CONSIDER IT INFLAMMATORY AND DEROGATORY AND TOTALLY UNACCEPTABLE from a so-called news professional.

You are NOT the best news team in the business tonight!
;-(

NON BELIEVER   May 6th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

I don't believe Obama has what it takes to unite and lead our nation, I am a natural born U.S. citizen, my parents are from Puerto Rico and I an Army disabled veteran. I stand as an independent this year and planned to vote for Hillary Clinton, but I would vote for McCain if she is not the democratic nominee. I know many veterans, Hispanics and young Americans that would do the same. We don't trust Obama and we don't believe he possess the skills necessary to be the Commander and Chief.

We selected a motivational speaker with little "brains" the last time around. Let's be smart this time. We deserve the best and he is not it.

Larry of the Philippines   May 6th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

The issue of gender in this election is not a big thing. Let us not make an issue about the number of women or men voted for the woman or man candidate. The issue here is: Why is it that 90% of black voter voted for Obama both North Carolina and Indiana?

If thats the case that 90 percent for black to black and only 10 percent black to white then its an issue!!!

di   May 6th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

In an objectivity lesson, Campbell Brown should be required to watch her own program and ask herself why she has lost her ability to be an unbiased journalist. Her promotion of Hillary despite the panel's comments is most amusing. As a Canadian I cannot vote, but the politics are interesting.

r   May 6th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Emmanuel .. When others thoughts and decisions are altered due to a physical characteristic of a person that they are born with is indeed a bias or in your case racist.

dee   May 6th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

NC should be ashamed, I hope they all have jobs and get to keep them. Maybe they don't work anyway . I don't know how Obama can be called a winner before votes are counted. but cnn is good for that. things will change alright but it will be to late when the wrong one gets in the White House.

Chris In California   May 6th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

We need to see what actually happens when Florida and Michigan enter the equation. If they were punished for holding their primaries too early, hold them now. They are still within their time limits to do so. Even Newt Gingrich has said that both states have elections in August. There is NO REASON that these two states cannot hold new primaries in August. It won't cost the taxpayers a thing and they will NOT have voted "early". So, they should just hold their primaries and let the voices of the people be heard and the votes of the voters be counted. If this happens, there is no one that can say the outcome was not the will of the voters! The DNC, Howard Dean, and the Rules Committee should be ashamed of how they have run this election! INEPTITUDE, in my opinion!

Obatala, Yemaya, Oxun, Xango   May 6th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Yes we can!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obama won NC against all odds,: limbaugh and operation chaos, cnn and misleading titles and their onoging issue bringing WRight, againt the biggest and ugliest politiccal machine of our times, _ the billary clinton machine, , against Fox, against GOP, against their negative adds, against every single person blinded by lies and hate………..

At the end Justice and truth and the wish and votes of the people will prevail no matter what cnn headlines say………

Charles   May 6th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

That's good to hear. And for the person asking how they can call it with less than one percent in, it's because of the exit polls. You don't think they are taking track of who's voting for who as the day goes by?
Oh, and yes he was supposed to win NC, but look at the spread! While it's not over, he's absolutely dominating NC. And no, it's not all because of the black vote because there aren't enough to make that big a difference.

Roy In NC   May 6th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

Andrea: CNN can call it that early (a practice I don't agree with, but…) because the exit polls were so lopsided in favor of Obama that it's statistically extremely unlikely that Clinton could win.

It's not a conspiracy or media bias. And they've done it for Hillary in a few races too, where the exit polls had her winning big.

timber: It's a big deal because the margin of victory looks to be pretty impressive, 15-20 points. Certainly higher than the poll trends had been projecting (which were anywhere from 5-8 points)

Stan(NC)   May 6th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

It should scare Americans when 85+% of a demographic vote for one candidate (no matter who that demographic is).

How is this any worse that someone taking contributions from a lobbyist? The demographic is obviously lobbying for something…

Yes We Can   May 6th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

Campbell Brown makes me sick. She is horrible. Hillary is the one loosing. Leave Barack Obama alone. He is reaching across the United States speaking to hearts and minds of all. Everyone but Campbell Brown. Please go back to ABC or where ever you came from. YES WE CAN IF WE ALL WORK TOGETHER.

BBSeattle   May 6th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

No way. Obama isn't beating Hillary by very much overall. Therefore, she is the stronger candidate. Moreover, only states that Hillary wins should count, because she is entitled to be President even if most people are too stupid to vote for her. What part of this simple logic don't people understand?

Rex, Toledo, Ohio   May 6th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Also I might add that anyone with one iota of common sense knew that there was no way that rural Hoosiers would vote for Obama.

A. New   May 6th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

So Clinton is loaning herself more money?

hillaryfan4mccain!!!   May 6th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

The GOP is going to destroy Obama.

Thanks North Carolina!!!

Bubba   May 6th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Campbell was an NBC throw-a-way.

Jason, Lexington MA   May 6th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

America is better than 2 families. Stop the Bush-Clinton dynasty. This is America (isn't it?).

Ardis Rettich   May 6th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

What was the split between black and white men and women?

Len   May 6th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

She may not even be able to hold on to Indiana.

Bye Bye Hillary

Chris   May 6th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Could the ACLU sue the Superdelegates

Pete   May 6th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Congratulations to Hillary for Indiana and her supporters who apparently cast a non racial and non gender vote.
Congratulations to Barack for just a smokin victory in North Carolina!

It's time to get behind the Democratic Party now. Obama will be the nominee and he must have sufficient cushion of victory to accomodate Florida and Michigan into his margin of victory. Hillary cannot accomplish this same feat, it is now impossible.

timber   May 6th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

what is the big surprise? all tyhe polls said he would win! you are acting like it is a huge miracle that he won NC!?

Emmanuel   May 6th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Listen all. We have a mix raced man who happens to be black so understand why the AA community feel the need to vote for him because he is qualified. Common people we had white men all along so allow the AA to be excited about Obama. And no it is not a racial thing but a thing of PRIDE and the good WHITE people of this country all know this.

Oh! by the way who said Obama is BLACK? Is he black? Is he?

And exit polls show more Obama people will support Clinton if she wins than more Clinton supporters will support Obama. So tell me who is more polarizing or racial?

Tab   May 6th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Women are smarter than the press gives credit.

Andrea   May 6th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

Would you please explain how you call the race for Mr Obama in North Carolina so quickly with only 1% of the vote in?

Berta A. Gutierrez   May 6th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

I've been watching the results and everyone's comments. What is fair is fair - the math is clear. Will someone please tell Campbell to give it up on Clinton. It is so obvious and has been throughout the elections.

I enjoy CNN everyday and I have been debating to make this comment on Campbell and Lou. What has kept me from doing this, is that I do believe that your program executives would not allow any type of preference.

Please Campbell…..chill

Berta
Fort Lupton, Colorado

wolfsbane   May 6th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Obama should be the nominee, he should be president, he brings the country together.

Amy in Iowa   May 6th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

We women don't appreciate the pandering by Hillary. It is insulting. No wonder she has had to lend her campaign money…AGAIN!

Dr. J   May 6th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

I just heard on CNN that Clinton has had to lend herself some more money. Let's not forget that all of Indiana has not been counted. The area near Chicago has not been counted and the college towns have not been counted.

Obama 08

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