May 7, 2008
Posted: 11:10 AM ET

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(CNN) – To some observers, it may seem as though Hillary Clinton has had a disappointing 24 hours. But on a conference call with reporters Wednesday, her senior campaign advisers insisted that her loss in North Carolina, razor-thin victory in Indiana, and the revelation she had lent her campaign another $6 million over the past month — for a total of more than $11 million since the primary season began ­ all represented positive developments for her White House run.

Clinton strategist Geoff Garin said the nail-biting Indiana contest ­ which CNN was not able to call for Clinton until after midnight ­ "was an outcome about which we feel very, very good."

He added that North Carolina, where Clinton lost to Barack Obama by a double-digit margin — does "represent progress for us" and "strengthens the case that she will be the strongest nominee for the party in November."

The key, said Garin, lay in Clinton's gains among white voters since the demographically similar Virginia primary. "When we began in North Carolina, our internal polling and in much of the public polling we were running exactly even with white voters," he said.

While the campaign did not do as well as it would have liked among black voters, Garin said it was significant that Clinton "ended up earning a significant win of 24 points" among North Carolina's white voters.

Spokesman Howard Wolfson said Clinton's decision to lend her campaign several million additional dollars since April 11 demonstrated her personal commitment to keeping her presidential bid competitive. He said he did not know how much the campaign had raised in the hours since her Indiana victory.

(In the hours following her win in Pennsylvania last month, the campaign had sent regular updates to reporters ­ eventually claiming a staggering $10 million haul in a 24-hour period.)

Wolfson, pressed on whether Clinton's $11 million in loans had exceeded her own income and some might have come from her husband Bill Clinton, said there was "no distinction between her share of their joint assets and their money."

The New York senator, he said, is "legally is entitled to use up to 50 percent of their jointly held assets for her campaign" ­ though she has long tried to avoid making the former president's income an issue in the campaign.

Wolfson conceded to a reporter that pundit speculation on Clinton¹s electoral odds might hinder their quest for superdelegates — "obviously, superdelegates watch TV and read the newspapers" ­ and said the New York senator would be meeting with uncommitted superdelegates on Capitol Hill later Wednesday, in a previously scheduled session.

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


JP   May 7th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Congratulations to Hillary for a hard fought race.

I think it's now time to shift to the general election. Hopefully, we can all now unite behind the fact that this country cannot tolerate four more years of the past eight.

Next Stop - The GOP Fear Machine

I think that oil will be this cycle's GOP scare tactic for their fear machine. Some economists have mentioned $10/gal gas. Carl Rove has already said:

"If we were to give up Iraq with the third largest oil reserves in the world to the control of an Al Qaida regime or to the control of Iran, don"t you think $200 a barrel oil would have a cost to the American economy?"

It seems probable that the GOP will try to scare the public into a mindset that the only way we can hold onto our money is by holding onto Iraq.

We have to get prepared to show that this administration's (and McCain's) policies are the reason for the problem, not the solution.

Fear will not win. Not this time.

Adam, Los Angeles   May 7th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Ya, good luck trying to spin this one!

Todd   May 7th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

A double digit percentage loss is actually a victory?

I wish I could say that "thats a new one", but it really isn't. More of the same old bizzaro-land math. Negative is the new positive!

Scott Hughes ATL   May 7th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

uggh… I think I threw up in my mouth a little bit…

Carlos Navarro   May 7th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Give it up, Hillary. Our good-ol-boys here in NC weren't fooled one bit by those speeches you gave from the bed of a pickup truck. They aren't as gullible as you think. They know that people who raked in 100 million in eight years aren't the kind who drive around in pickups or have friends who do. As Lincoln put it: "You can't fool all of the people all of the time. So give it up. You and your husband Bill–your de facto running mate—have run out of tricks.

C. Navarro
DAvidson, NC

white young male in VA   May 7th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

I feel bad for these guys. I can't imagine how embarrasing it must be for them to go in front of press and say these things.

Congrats to Obama and his supporters

Chanda-Cincinnati Ohio   May 7th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

North Carolina BLOW OUT represents progress?!!!???!!! Now I know why this woman is still deluding herself by running…everyone around her is delusional as well. Will somebody please pull this camp into the reality that she can not win, and getting nominated by superdelgated appointment would ensure she gets defeated in November!!!!!!!!!!

WE ARE UNITED!!!!   May 7th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

I truly want to reach out to all Clinton supporters. As a DEMOCRAT first, and an Obama supporter second, this country truly needs a new direction in politics. Now, I know there will be those who will absolutely not vote for Obama, but then there are those who want a Democrat as the next President; like myself. Do what is right for the country, put aside all the hate that has built up over the past couple of months and think about your future, and that of your children/grandchildren. Remember, a vote for McCain is a vote for another 4 years of the HELL this country has faced under George W. Bush, and 4 more years our service men and women will be in Iraq with no exit strategy. Lastly, we are AMERICANS before anything else.

Steve in DC   May 7th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

LOL!!! Really??? Progress??? I shudder to think what type of "progress" you would bring to the White House…oh yeah that's right…you wont be there!

Obama 08

scdemocrat   May 7th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

LOL my lord are these people delusional.

jason   May 7th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

such encouraging words.

wish they were the truth or something

Elisabeth   May 7th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Yes, Hillary will be the strongest nominee for the party in November. Obama cannot beat McCain!

Kenny   May 7th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Hmmmm….is this the same strategist who devised the gas tax holiday scam?

He appears to be lying to himself as well as the entire country.

A loss is a loss. Tell the truth and maintain some dignity.

Greg   May 7th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

The race is over.

Time for Obama to start reaching out to Clinton supporters to start unifying the Party.

She will be out of this race within a week's time.

Karl Rove, Crawford Texas   May 7th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Clinton must be smokin weed to believe losing in N.C. by double digits is called 'progression'

Steve   May 7th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Really?

Ben   May 7th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

– He added that North Carolina, where Clinton lost to Barack Obama by a double-digit margin — does "represent progress for us" and "strengthens the case that she will be the strongest nominee for the party in November." –

hahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha

E for Obama   May 7th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Delusional, to say the least.

Obama '08, '12

dbacchus   May 7th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

One word: PATHETIC.

Tubby The Tuba from Texas   May 7th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

CNN continues to coverup the Republican voters robbing the democrats of the rightful winner…7 % of the vote she received was from Republicans, who are NOT going to vote for her anyway when the November elections comes…they are voting for McSame, I mean McCain. Same thing happened in Texas. It should had been his win in Texas, but that he was robbed by the Republicans inmoral attitude. It's time for Hillary to hang it up and support the democratic party. Why waste the financial monies, time and effort on a useless try. Give Obama time to regroup his energies and prepare the onslaught of the Republican party.

Bitter Allen Hissein from Visalia   May 7th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Clinton strategist Geoff Garin said the nail-biting Indiana contest ­ which CNN was not able to call for Clinton until after midnight ­ "was an outcome about which we feel very, very good."

Was Geoff Garin working as Baghdad Bob 5 years ago?

Pepou   May 7th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

It is progress in the negative sense. I think that for the good of the democratic party and the sake of the country Senator Clinton should concede. We need to be unified in November against McCain.

Nadia   May 7th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Clinton needs to back down already and let obama prepare for mccain!

Angus McDugan   May 7th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Clinton knows she is out. The Dem strategy is for her to stay in as long as she can to defuse Obama's issues between the Dems. This strategy should help lessen the impact when the Republicans bring Obama's issues up in the general election.

yacob   May 7th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

…………. "He added that North Carolina, where Clinton lost to Barack Obama by a double-digit margin — does "represent progress for us" and "strengthens the case that she will be the strongest nominee for the party in November." "

How this represent progress ?

Yacob

yap   May 7th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

the Clintonites are hilarious!!!

Evie   May 7th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

If a company was run like that - loan the company 11 million, lose support of (financial) backers, and just barely squeak by with other (financial) backers - I don't think people would be encouraged enough to buy stock in the company. Hillary needs to accept the fact that she's penny stock, and Barack is The Real Deal.

Corey, Maryland   May 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

How does it show progress, she did worse than she did in Pennsylvania!!!! She cant win!!!

Obama Richardson 2008

P.A. VOTER   May 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Does Geoff Garin have A.D.D? A loss in NC by double digits "represents progress" I support OBAMA and think Clinton ran a good "yet sometimes negative campaign" but even I can't beleive he is trying to spin a double digit loss into a win. This is worst than the GAS TAX HOLIDAY which was the BIGGEST PANDER JOB i have ever seen. Like OBAMA said about P.A. 50+1 = a Win . So stop the spin Job bow out and work on getting the senate majority job so you can run in 2008 Hillary. If you do you may just get my vote.

Nick - Arlington, VA   May 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

its time to drop out….everyone knows this is over, what will she achieve by going on? bloodying up Obama? why?…

Tiachi   May 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

She is CLEARLY delusional and doesnt know how to admit when she's been beaten… that is just plain ARROGANT

GloriafromPA   May 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Progress indeed.

Rich   May 7th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

I agree that Clinton putting $11.4 million into her campaign shows some serious determination to win. And she did chip away at Obama's early lead in North Carolina, too. She fought hard; there is no question about that.

Hopefully from here on out she will campaign less negatively; she won't win this nomination by going negative. The last couple of weeks will largely determine how she is remembered in this campaign. Hillary, the right thing for both yourself and the nation are one and the same.

W PA   May 7th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Listen, she is a respectable person who ran a good campaign, but, talk about denial….she cannot grasp the fact that she lost. The Clintons took it for granted that she would be the nominee when they first started this campaign. The look on Bill Clinton's face standing behind Sen. Clinton when she did her speech, said it all.

Maxine   May 7th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Let her keep on going……what was the actual amount after PA….if they were high in donations after IN they would have been broadcasting it….she can spend all she wants (and not pay what she owes), if the numbers don't add up they don't add up. I CAN NOT believe the SD will throw this to her when the numbers are what they are…..it would be political suicide and they know it….if they don't they will.

Whole Milk Please...   May 7th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

What does Hillary Clinton's 2% win in Indiana and 2% Milk have in common?

Both are ok, but still only 2%.

LT for Obama   May 7th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

I am confused. How do you spin three negatives into a positive?

Having to lend her campaign money is a sign that she is not getting the support from the voters OR she is mismanaging the money. Either way, it does not look good.

The fact that the amount of money she lent to her campaign exceeds how much the Obamas made last year I find amusing, yet she calls him elitist or at least her campaign does.

T from MO   May 7th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

From the Hot Topics: Superdelegates Say, We Will Decide
Uncommitted Democratic superdelegates in Congress overwhelmingly say they won’t necessarily back the presidential candidate who wins the most primary delegates. Instead, electability will be very important in their decision.

Mark   May 7th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

How can that be positive progress…It's time to move on.

Josh   May 7th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

I love how her 9 point win in PA was an 'obama blowout' yet her 14 point loss is 'making progress'

with that kind of skewed perception of reality, I don't see how anyone can support this woman for the office of president of these divided states.

remember her campaign fraud?   May 7th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

huh?

Tiachi   May 7th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

by what they are saying, you can say the same thing about Obama closing the gap in Pennsylvania…. weak argument as usual!!!

Loan yourself more money!

Jason   May 7th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Say what?!

Cindy. ME   May 7th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Senator Cllinton, there are more women than you realize who believe in you. Obama, has and never will bring anything to the table. He dismisses a friend of over 20 years.
How do we know he is not sideblinding us with his tale of horror about Wright. No he knew what he was and is trying to save face and
his campaign.

We're always told to fight for what we believe in, you believe in the great United States and its people. I commend you on continuing.
My wishes for success go out to you and the supporters who work
deligently for you. Bless you all

Obama Nation   May 7th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Becos of stupid fellows like this one Clintons are going down the drain.

This fellow should be fired for keeping idiotic hopes

Louis   May 7th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Hillory's biggest state win from now on will be in the State of Denial

Cindy   May 7th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

I recall Bill Clinton talking about Obama's campaign as a "fairy tale." Well, this latest from the Clinton campaign sounds like fairy tale to me. When will they ever learn? IT'S OVER!

Good Progress   May 7th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Bush and Clinton both have a similarly distorted view of the world. This sounds like Bush saying "We are makin' good progress in Iraq"

Louis   May 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Hillory's biggest state win from now on will be in the State of Denial.

Anonymous   May 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Wow. I think they have become delusional, and are actually starting to believe in their own spin…

Shoei   May 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Clinton should drop out and her supporters should back McCain. Enough of the "Love fest" in the democratic party, it's fractured, it's not a party that sees eye to eye at all. The moderates will not rally around someone like Obama.

obama 08   May 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

This is getting scary. Hillary and her people are delusional. How can she call Barack an elitist when she has 11 million dollars to put down a hole?

duane D   May 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Check Mate Game OVER

obama '08 supporter   May 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

drop out already… stop trying to spin everything as positive when clearly last night was a big setback for you…

Gobama!

Ivar   May 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

What a waste. Right now even if she wins big in West Virginia, Kentucky and Puerto Rico by 70-30% and rest being tied, Obama would need only 35 % of super delegates where as Hillary would need 80%

paul   May 7th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

why don,t you guys tell her the truth so she can save her millions rather than paying you guys. it is over

Jason   May 7th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

These people are LOONY TUNES!

LOL

David   May 7th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

How they can spin this into progress is beyond me, it's over Hillary…face the facts, face the numbers.

lou   May 7th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

they lost big but in their eyes it represents "significant progress"??? Are they stoned?

USAF Sr. Airman   May 7th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

WHAT?! Seriously?

Delusional

Confused

Illogical

Blind

Delirious

Irrational

Absurd

Unfounded

Foolish

I don't think anyone would buy this spin. She was pounded into the ground last night. She is in the hole so deep, she's about to drill through the Earth and pop out in China. Hmm.. and judging by her trade policy, she will be welcome there.

Ryan   May 7th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Denial isn't a river in Egypt. My goodness, I haven't seen this kind of denial since when the U.S. invaded Iraq and the Iraqi foreign minister kept saying "We have control of the country, our government is still in charge."

Tom in CA   May 7th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Progress…, and every blue collar worker has $11,425,000 to loan to themself over a period of less than 3 months?

Naw…, but an elitist does!

Say has anyone seen my fork? I know this old bird is overdone!

Jenn   May 7th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Denial is a river in Egypt honey.

Oh! The Irony   May 7th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

What Kool-Aid are the Clitonites drinkin?

Carl Rover   May 7th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

At this point, the longer Hillary stays in the race, the more ridiculous she will appear to be. This contest if over and everybody knows it except her. It's time to go.

faye   May 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Clinton- guys are pulling our legs right. She has fought a good fight and need to end now.

L in Virginia   May 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

S P I N !

Maggie in SC   May 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

The difference between Clintons 2% Win and 2% milk is that they have less crap and are healthier for us…..

il voter   May 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

yeah progress but they forgot to tell this was progress for Obama. :-)

no more Hill-Billys   May 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

are the hill-billys insane.
they don't listen to economists, the military, the news, the superdelegates.
do you think they will listen to you (poor americans) when she is president.

she will only be taking more money from you.
she is a lier, thief and a disgrace.

LEAVE

Obama

Darrel from Denver   May 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Senator Clinton is nearing retirement age. Her dream of retiring as President is over. She never intended to retire as a Senator, using that stage simply to stay in the limelight long enough to run for the President.

I suspect she will not be long for the Senate once she returns, if she returns. My guess is that she will now make a play for the Vice Presidency .Senator has never been her goal. She carpet-bagged to even get there.

Good riddance, Ms. Clinton. It's time to get the Clinton's and tehe Bushes out of politics and out of our lives. Next step is to replace those worthless politicians in Congress who are stepping on our rights and taxing our hard-earned wages.

melikeyhill   May 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

yeah sure….. it represents progress for obama! pls drop out hillary!!!!

Dale Duke   May 7th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Senator Clinton has my admiration as did "Rocky". She is tough and can take a punch. Why can't she reconcile herself to a Vice-Presidency if there was agreement in the Party? George Bush senior did that and became the President which paved the way for our current President. Chelsea has that political look in her eyes to me. The biggest problem I have is why can't the USA find nominee's not named Bush or Clinton?

Dale Duke

obama supporter   May 7th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

drop out already… stop trying to spin everything as positive when clearly last night was a big setback for you…

Gobama!

mitchell from arkansaw   May 7th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

spin it however you want to,but when your out of money,you can go home broke.

Milwaukee for Obama   May 7th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

She needs to have a debate with someone on that!!! LOL………… Or maybe she did not tell the Indiana and NC people that she was born there and was hunting ducks around the lake. that is why she lost in both states.

Danny   May 7th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

I think Hillary run other party better than Democratic party because some
of the Rep, Sen. and media practically beat Clinton family entire her campaign that's why she down. Hillary let drop out and run for (PPP) People Power Party I think you going to beat Obama and McCain in general election because all the big states support you.

Jane   May 7th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

I agree that I think we need a holiday away from Hillary!

JB T F ID   May 7th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

THIS LADY IS OUT TO RUIN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY…PUT YOUR TAIL BETWEENS YOUR LEGS AND GO BACK TO NEW YORK

Ted (NC)   May 7th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

After the Obama activists I personally witnessed strong-arming people as they entered a polling place in NC, I think it's a miracle Senator Clinton came as close as she did in NC.

It's a real shame this election is bringing America to the verge of another cival war.

It will take a long time to reverse the division and hatred that has been created. Certainly won't happen before November.

Sad.

mama4obama   May 7th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

I would have supported Clinton had she been the nominee, but she will not and that is clear. My 1st choice is of course Obama.

I do have issue with her funding her campaign with what I consider blood money for the jobs her husband sold out to other countries. Im sorry, but NAFTA really threw a wrench in the American machine. I know….my job went to Mexico because of it.

Thanks Bill, but no thanks.

Its time to end this charade. Hillary….you are skilled, but it is just not your time hon.

OBAMA 08

Mark, Chicago, IL   May 7th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Keep on Hillary! Even if she ultimately loses, her delegates will hold power over how the DNC handles items and they can't ignore her or her delegates. I think it's political savvy! Exactly what we need in a leader, not someone who really doesn't know how to handle the sharks in politics. She does!!!! President Hillary!

Sharon   May 7th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Is the 6 million part of the 10 million she supposedly raised after her victory in PA? If so then what a bit of deception…in all actuality she only managed to raise 4 million with the remainder coming out of her own pocket. And she is the one America should trust. Yeah Right!!!!

PJ   May 7th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

The time for Democrats for McCain has come. It hurts a lifetime Democrat to have to do this but we must.

DEMOCRATS FOR MCCAIN !
We are starting to organize, our country is on the line and it comes before any political party.

Independent99999   May 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

This is the kind of advisors she got ..?. I would fire them all immediately

Imagine what kind of people she is surrounded with ..!!

FOOLS is an understatement

Phillip Bunn , Bailey NC   May 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

I guess taking one last breath before you die "could" be considered progress in sustaining life; I call it prolonging the agony of death. It's time to go Hillary. Quit being an "old cry-baby."

lindsay m   May 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

how can losing by 14% be a victory? remember, the general election comes after the summer when her gas tax holiday will have never materialized. i like obama's idea of requiring the car companies to raise their gas-efficiency. that's something he's said often in the past, too. i think long term solutions that lower demand is what we need, not empty promises.

Tab   May 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Here we go again. Watch Clinton move the goal post, one more time!

Ross in MD   May 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Sure it represents progress. But for who? LOL!!!

Nice to be able to not take the Clinton camp as a serious obstacle.

frank O   May 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

"Brownie you are doing heck of a job".
Did Geoff Garin work in the Bush administration before?
He sees progress in complete chaos.
Sounds like a Bushie to me.

Rob   May 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

The only progress the Clinton team made yesterday was towards her resuming duties full-time in the U.S. Senate, and every time I see another Clinton 'team member' trotted out to put positive spin on the situation, it makes my support of Obama stronger. Apparently the Clinton's didn't get the "most of America is not delusional, you know" memo. If they had, they'd stop trying to feed us this crap.

I can hardly wait to hear the pundits spin up the 'Clinton's back on track' theme song after she wins the West Virginia. "Whoopity dee da doo!!! We're only gittin' half our butt kicked!!""

Tim in Canada   May 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Clinton camp needs Hearing Aid because the fatlady has been singing very loud.

Samantha   May 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

In dance they teach you to always maintain control when spinning.

This guy's spin is WAY out of control!!

Rudy NYC   May 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Clinton claims she can win the general because she is more electable. Is that why so many more of her supporters than Obama's swear to not vote for the other candidate?

Hillary Clinton has a lost fair and square. It is now time for her be play fair and square. Accept defeat with grace.

Could the FL and MI delegates need to be seated in a fair manner. But, their legislatures chose not to allow the democratic voters in those states to exercise their right to vote. Their rights were taken away from them by their own state legislatures, not the DNC.

Rules are made to be followed, not broken. In this case by Republicans seeking to create chaos.

Peter Damoah-Afari   May 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Hahahhahaha…………LOL………….. Then Guam is also a great win for Obama.

Results of NC has wiped away the false hopes of PA results.

Obama all the way!!!!

Debbie   May 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

The progress Hillary has made belongs to the Democrats and the "Operartion Chaos", orchestrated by Rush.

Angel   May 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

I think it's pretty stubborn for Sen. Clintons campaign to continue to beleive they are in a better position today, as oppose to yesterday!!! It's such a shame that they believe in their own madness!

Maggie in SC   May 7th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

I give Clinton "Kudos" she is not asking us middle and lower income families to take food out of our families mouths, in order fund her campaign. She is footing the bill, so we can have our say and get the right person for the nomination and Presidential win.

Frank, Missouri   May 7th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Just as 'delusion' represents 'wisdom'

Cammi317   May 7th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Wow…. Just when I thought realilty might sink in…..

Scott C   May 7th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Wow that is an optimistic spin on a TERRIBLE night.

The results of last night negate the Pennsylvania primary.

Clinton really CAN'T win now. Superdelegates were already coming out 2:1 for Obama before last night, McGovern left to Obama, the rest will follow shortly.

I wish I could say I respect the woman, but her campaign and behavior have been anything but respectful.

I hope she can quit gracefully.

Dave   May 7th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Hillary Clinton would be the best president this country has ever had - not because you or I would think so, but because she would declare such to be the case - and what Hillary says goes.

I heard that Clinton will soon declare victory for the nomination. Once she does, she will demand that Obama drop out of the race and support her - and what Hillary says goes.

Once she is president, HIllary will make OPEC drop its prices, and health insurance companies offer unlimited care to all at discount prices - not because of any economic changes, but because she will demand such - and what Hillary says goes.

bp   May 7th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

I have no idea how they could deem this progress. For the good of the Democratic party, please step aside graciously. You will be remembered as a fierce competitor with a true love of her country. Stay in the race and be a part of the destruction of the Democratic Party. I am an Obama supporter, but think that November is too important to continue this bickering campaign.

Carolyn in California   May 7th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

It seems to me that Hillary Clinton should save her money and put it towards a shrink if she thinks the races in North Carolina and Indiana show progress for her.
I'm tired of listening to her lies and negative campaigning, which only magnifies her desperate, last ditch effort to avoid reality. She is not only hurting herself, but the Democratic party.

Richard, FL   May 7th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

That's as factually accurate as the sniper fantasy.

Kel in Auburn, AL   May 7th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Progress? How? Obama did better among white voters than Clinton has ever done among black voters. As a democrat, she should be doing better than she is.

She was "supposed" to win IN by double digits. She barely squeezed a win out of the state. Her campaign once said they might win N.C., but she was swallowed by the landslide for Obama.

There was plenty of progress for Obama, holding his own in IN and totally devastating Clinton in NC.

Progress for Clinton, though? Any realist would have to say "no" on that one.

Roger   May 7th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

she has gone from a gamer to gamy, time to put a fork in her.

Maggie in SC   May 7th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Clinton the Right decision
Obama the other Wright decision……

JC   May 7th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Do they think Americans are idiots?!?

Obama 08   May 7th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

DELUSIONAL!

john   May 7th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Garin says that earning a significant win of 24% of white voters is a win. sounds like a race play to me. Her and bubbas empire is crumbling faster than she can shed tears and loan money.

Barry IL   May 7th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Senator Clinton's campaign have the right to deny what is unfolding. But reality bites and it never lets go. All evidences are in-It's over for Senator Clinton. She is dubbed a fighter, but there is a limit to waging a war that will never be won. Engough is enough. It's high time for Senator to go so that democrats will unite and take on Senator McCain.

Tab   May 7th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

She got crushed in NC (but she doesn't want to talk about that) If she steals this election I am voting for McCain. (Only if she wins if fairly would I support her in Nov.)

M.E.M Kansas city   May 7th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Hillary just Stop IT. It's OVER !

Boye   May 7th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Spin me up Scotty! You can argue that the events in the past 24hours is not a drawback for your campaign but to argue that it's progress. What direction are you progressing? Backwards? I'm sorry but this is a failed attempted at spinning.

kim   May 7th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Hahaha. Progress.
I don't think so. 2% victory isn't enough to carry on. She should quit and let Obama take over. The last thing that the democrats want is a tired out team going against a well rested McCain.

Sam   May 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

OBAMA 08, let's team wooooooooooooooooooo!!!

Fay (the Young Texan who voted for Obama)   May 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

WOW. This lady is delusional. She's going to destroy the one chance that America has of becoming a great country again. That's all I even want to say about this.

leezee   May 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

wow… only slightly delusional

I can see one person being so far out-of-reality, but the entire team? and family? and so many supporters? it is scary

John   May 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Folks, If it's not a Pro Obama comment, CNN won't let it in.

tidho   May 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

As long as she doesn't go on the attack I don't mind her trying to fool people into thinking she still has a chance.

Baby B   May 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Keep pushing us away Obama fans!

Nelda   May 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Progress what progress? No one can spin like she can. Right now she is on tv. saying the number of delegates needed to win is 2209.
The woman is telling outright lies, oh wait it is Wednesday she lies everyday why would we expect anything today

clinton fans   May 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Sounds like Bush telling us what he is doing is good for us despite us knowing better.

White Independent   May 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

What progress? I used to think she was just a greedy evil b, but now I think she might be completely dilusional. I know that she doesn't care about the party but now she is just looking pathetic. Don't be surprised if she runs as an independent just so she can run again in four years. What a lunatic. Don't let her distract. WE - are the change WE'VE - been looking for.

Betsy   May 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

I'll be backing Clinton as long as she is still in the race. She's the best choice for our country, even though a lot of people don't think so. I know the math is just about impossible for her now and I can accept it, but it doesn't mean that she has to step down just yet. She's fighting the hard fight - my heart is going out for her.

Sue   May 7th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

What are they smoking? I want some too.

Rich   May 7th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Hillary is staying in the campaign only to destroy Obama's chances of winning in November. That would position her to run again in 2012.

If the super delegates give Hillary the nomination, she knows many Obama supporters will not vote for her believing the monination was stolen. If Obama gets the nomination she will quietly work to see he is defeated. In either case Hillary is planning to return in 2012.

robin good   May 7th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Louis "Hillory's biggest state win from now on will be in the State of Denial."

Brilliant!

Mohammad, Los Angeles CA   May 7th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

She could have just quit gracefully yesterday in her speech, but instead she started claiming a victory in Pennsylvania even though it wasn't called for her yet, and even though she only one by 15,000 votes. Sad!

Jools   May 7th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Remember when we invaded iraq and that iraqi communications director told reporters "The Americans have been defeated and have been driven out of Iraq."

This is like that.

Oregon Dave   May 7th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Let her keep the fantasy alive…we sure can use a chunk of that $6million here in Oregon!

Andy Stein   May 7th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Drop out.

GABE Sayre pa.   May 7th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Getting further behind in the delegate count is PROGRESS? Hillary wants to count the delegates from Mich. and Fla.? There is a word for changing the rules in the middle of a game. It is called CHEATING. But she is a Clinton after all.

Mohammad, Los Angeles CA   May 7th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

woops, I meant indiana:P

Steve WDC   May 7th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Does anyone else find the Clinton Campaign's spin insulting to their intelligence? Tuesday's results represent good progress made by the campaign? Hillary loaning her campaign $11 million represents a positive development? It shows how little respect the Clintons have for the American people.

Bill   May 7th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

This is beyond absurd. I thought she was "closing the gap" in NC and was going to "win big" in IN. More lies and exaggerations from America's top experts.

Mike Jones   May 7th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Loaning yourself $11million dollars = elitist.

Its really funny that the "kitchen sink" she threw at Obama is a boomerang. Look at the scoreboard Hillary the game is over.

Joseph Casagrabde   May 7th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Mr guerin, what are your smoking??? What progress. You barely won in In and you got clobbered in NC. PUll out and repair the damage that has been done.

Rickey   May 7th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Did anyone see Sen. Clinton's speech; she and Pres. Clinton both looked like they needed a hug!! Did Sen. Clinton forget her flag lapel pin? I guess the snipers shot it off in Bosnia!!! LOL

Rom   May 7th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Come on !!!
We do admire your determination and the fact you're a fighter
But enough is enough, this becomes a catch-me-if-you-can game
This is not a fight anymore this is selfishness
Accept that we cannot succeed everything we undertake in life

Hoef4Obama   May 7th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

YOU'RE DONE, HILL-BILLY, DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Joel   May 7th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

I wish I lived in a world where running a train-wreck of a campaign and falling FURTHER behind is progress. I should make that argument to my boss - "By not making the sales quota and losing customers, I'm actually the best salesperson you have here. Don't pay attention to the other sales people that may be making new customers and making sales - I deserve the raise."

GO [away] HILLARY!

Ostriches burying our heads in the sand   May 7th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

HRC advisers say to the pundits "Our campaign is broke, our candidate has no real chance, people are deserting us. Yep, life is great"

Go Hillary   May 7th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

To Obama supporters and Hillary Defectors:

Your day will come. If Obama gets the nomination (only because of the African American Vote) Hillary supporters will not forget for one minute the nasty remarks by his supporters towards Hillary. We will also not forget the defectors who were friends with Hillary (and Bill) when they could do them some good. We will also remember the African Americans who Bill and Hillary have helped over the years and defended their causes and now are talking so terrible about her.

As a Hillary supporter – the day Obama becomes the nominee is the day I switch from the democratic party to an Independent. I will cast my vote for McCain as opposed to staying home to make sure it counts. I would rather have four (4) more years of a republican than have Obama who could not have gotten in without the black vote, is not presidential material, and his past is questionable at best. He is a fraud and it will all come out. Hopefully before he gets a chance to get into the White House.

You can kiss up all you want to us Obama supporters – but it will not work for me that is for sure. You can try and intimidate us in some way, but that will not work (at least not with me) either. You made Hillary fair game for horrible statements about her and her family. It will not be forgotten or forgiven. We do not need to keep the party together anymore – there is nothing to keep if Obama is the nominee as far as I am concerned.

sacto joe   May 7th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

It's been clear to me for weeks now that the rationale for Clinton staying in is to try to secure 2nd place - i.e., the VP spot. If she can force this into a "brokered" convention, then she can hold the goodwill of her supporters (not to mention Florida and, to a lesser degree, Michigan), over the heads of everyone.

She is, simply, driven to become the first female President someday. I believe she sees herself as the standard bearer for women's rights.

Part of me wants to just give her the spot. But another part says that the kind of political behavior she has engaged in should not be rewarded - even if it means risking losing the election.

Is really, really too bad she decided way back when to play hardball instead of playing nice. I honestly think she'd have had a better chance of success, and have done a far better job of setting herself up for the #2 spot.

As it is, she may still get the No. 2 spot, just by bullying her way in. But the damage she's done in the process will significant decrease her chances of ever becoming President one day.

Only time will tell whether her death-grip helped or hurt women's rights.

Ted   May 7th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Hey Hillary is right. The tie has been broken between PA, NC and IN… Sen Obama has won. He not only made up the PA delegate losses and more, he is also 200,000 votes further ahead in the popular vote.
Hillary keeps mentioning the pledged delegate number 2209, which includes Florida and Mich. Go ahead HIllary, take them…You still are not ahead.
By the way, She can do nothing about ending No Child Left Behind….It will end before the inauguration anyway on December 31, 2008 all by itself, according to the law that put it in place. . .

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   May 7th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Oh my goodness, the Hillary-camp is delusional. Sorry folks, its really over. A 2% win can hardly be called a win. Mathematically she does not have the numbers. The popular vote is clearly Sen. Obama's.

Obama supporters: since our man, is the nominee, let's be kind on these blogs. We need to UNITE the Democrats, Independents-for-Obama and anyone else who has voted Democratic.

Its time to set aside rhetoric and unite for a victory in November!

Like Sen. Obama said in his speech last night, its not about him…nor is it about us…….. its about our NATION AND OUR FUTURE!

OBAMA 08 & 12!

Pedro Costa   May 7th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

My opinion was a democrat is that Hillary (that got my vote at PA) should now endorse Obama. We need to join our effots agains the GOP and MCCain.

OBAMA for President

Jane   May 7th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

LOL - And to think Hillary said she'd "let Obama be her VP". Get out old woman! Go home you're done!

Rose - Baltimore, MD   May 7th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Ok HRC is crazy and her campaign people are crazy as well. Crazy attracts crazy!

Obama '08

JJ   May 7th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Did this guy write the speech for Bush on "Mission Accomplished"?

Real Change   May 7th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

There are no infidels in Bagdad. None…No infidels

WE NEED THE TRUTH   May 7th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Can someone tell me if Hillary congratulated Senator Obama on his victory in N.C., as he did her on her apparent win in IN?

marie   May 7th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Obama cannot win Pa. Ohio, and Fl. in the general election. He represents the liberal part of the Democratic Party. We centrists will go to the Republican Party and possibly, we will never return to the Democratic Party!!! Superdelegates, don't be stupid!! We don't need another McGovern fiasco!! Get smart, or we will always have a Republican president.

Brandie   May 7th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Somebody needs to look at why there is still record turnout in recent primaries if the game is already over. Obviously voters have a reason to turn out. If everyone was so convinced Obama was the right choice and the nomination was a done deal (as we are told by CNN that it is each day via John King and his mathematic map), wouldn't more people just stay home?

Clinton is no more elitist than Obama. And speaking of which, it is the Democratic Party elite that are disenfranchising voters in FL and MI. I don't care what was agreed on - or even who moved up the primaries. You simply cannot ignore 2 states and its voters. If Democrats do, they will pay for it in November.

Janet C   May 7th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

There is more to come out on Obama - they are holding back right now. A bombshell is coming folks.
Janet
Portland, Oregon

Mirror   May 7th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

The Emperor has no paintsuit

ILuvObama   May 7th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

HER WHOLE CAMPAIGN TEAM IS DELUSIONAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Stop smokin' the wacky weed……

Tampa Votes Barack Obama   May 7th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

What progress? You are still losing.

Maggie in SC   May 7th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

CNN????? Come on now. enough with the Obama moderation…really, this is getting really old….. You will be responsible for the Republican President…..

Claire, Texas   May 7th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Delusional much?

Anonymous   May 7th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

out she goes

Black Knight   May 7th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Terry McCauliffe = Baghdad Bob

Antoinette   May 7th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Now wait a minute

She lent her campaign MORE money

I thought she hit the cash cow after PA

Tee   May 7th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

her advisors needs to be advise on winning. Obama's camp is making them look like idiots. To the people running Obama's camp
JOB WELL DONE

Djools from the Netherlands   May 7th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Clinton: It felt very very good when that train hit me.

MC, Pa   May 7th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

She is determined to take the party down with her.

Al   May 7th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Wow. They have become so delusional that they are beginning to actually believe in their own spin. How can someone be so committed to a flat-out lie? I feel bad for these campaign heads, I'm sure they know and realize the truth but they gotta keep towing the line…

jorge lopez   May 7th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Hillary or no one… people this man Obama H . Will not win in november… I will never vote for this guy…. Don't you see his not for real…. Hillary supporter will not vote for him….

Tabby   May 7th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Obama is Hulk he took out Rocky, Braveheart and Killbill in one blow!!!!!!!!
Or we should call him exterminator Job well done

Sharon from Ohio   May 7th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Progress for who Rush Limbaugh?

Just imagine how much Obama really won Indiana by last night.

Mark my word she will try to make Obama and his supporters pay for her stubbornness.

Anonymous   May 7th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Hillary, stand in front of the mirror and take a good hard look. You know its over.

Arthur-Texas   May 7th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

With a 30%(number of black demo voters in N.Carolina) deficit going in to the North Carolina primary ,its amazing Hillary did so well in last nights election.
Both Indiana and North Carolina will go to the republicans in november,so I don't see any big triumph for the Democrats.

Kiran   May 7th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

What fantasy world are they living!!!

Janet C   May 7th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Democrats don't trust the government - but want big governmet ! Deomcrats want higher pay, however are the majority on Welfare and Food stamps.
NO sense folks.
Janet
Portland

Adrian   May 7th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Give up already Hillary!! You are hurting the party by staying in this race. You have a zero percent chance of winning this nomination. As Obama said last night "we can ill afford to let John McCain serve out George W. Bush's third term in office"

hoang, UC Berkeley   May 7th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

She's a FIGHER.
I'm voting for her in November, no matter what.
GOTTA BRING MY PEN TO THE POLL!!!!

Maggie in SC   May 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Baby B….. I agree, they are hatemongers…I never felt so unloved…… :<{

Amazed!!!   May 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Wow! They're clearly delusional!

JJ   May 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Good one Louis!

Patman   May 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

They call that progress?

Crack kills!

Richard   May 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

You are so right. Obama was supposed to win by double digits in Indiana. Way to go Indiana. Hillary is the President America has been waiting for.

Al   May 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Billary, Go home! Please…
Just retire from it with SOME diginity, you did well now let go!

Dee   May 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Sure it represents progress, too bad it represents it as a progress towards Obama winning the primary lol. Clintons are so hilarious. I love you Maya Angelou and Magic, but Hillary has got to go. If you count Michigan and Florida, Obama still has delegate and popular vote lead. Smooking.

Sara   May 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Wha, Wha wha, I want to be President, I deserve it, I am the annointed one. I swear when Obama is sworn in, they will have to carry her off in a straight jacket sceaming. OBAMA 08′

Brian   May 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

At this point it appears clear that Hillary is simply staying in the race to try to get back some of the money she has lost in "loans" to her campaign. After her last ditch gutter politics and pandering have not worked she just has to hang in long enough to make her money back.

jude   May 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Did I hear a "SPIN"? If America is dumb enough to fall for this, we deserve whatever comes our way but if we've had enough then vote Obama 08!!!!

mjc   May 7th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Of course they said that. This is the same campaign whose guy–Lanny someone–said on CNN last night that Florida and Michigan should be seated because "the Clinton campaign believes in playing by the rules." This about two states that broke the rules when they knew the consequences.

I've almost decided they aren't lying. They're just spinning things so fast they've gotten too dizzy to recognize the truth.

Dana in north Carolina   May 7th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Let's be gracious Obama supporters. This has to sink in for folks who have been such adamant Hillary supporters, and it has to sink in for her. She has been planning this for decades now, and did not see this outcome coming. She will get there, just give her a minute.

Joe Keating   May 7th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Clinton = Bush

Ilona Proud Canadian   May 7th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

What does Hillary and Huckabee have in common?

Not a hell of a lot. They both stayed in the race in the face of all odds.

What is the difference between them?

Huckabee did not throw the kitchen sink at McCain. He continued to run without trying to bring his fellow republican down.

By the way, Clinton News Network, how do you feel this morning? How is your favourite HRC doing today?

All morning long all that I have been seeing on TV. was Clinton, Clinton, and more Clinton!!

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 7th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Hmmm, progress. Like a car doing 90 mph. Off the edge of a cliff.

Democrats Unite   May 7th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Ok hillary time to give it up………Democrats unite!!!

White/female/age 55/Texan   May 7th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

I bet we never hear another word about the Summer gas tax holiday ~

Christina   May 7th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Statics show, that more Obama supporters would support Hillary in the election, if she was indeed to make it. I think it was 53% of the Obama supporters opposed to lke 47% of Clinton's. I think its because he has ran a more positive campaign.

I'm a democrat. I want what's best for the PARTY. I have been split as to who to vote for this whole election. I live in Kentucky and I have to say, everyone at the Clinton camp seems so bitter.

It looks like I'm voting for Obama. He looks to me as if he can win it.

Richard   May 7th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Clinton is like a zombie dancer in the Thriller video, who’s makeup artists are finding it increasingly difficult to hide the fact that she's a walking corpse…

Patman   May 7th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Baby B

Keep pushing you away? Like you were in Obama's corner in the first place! Take a walk loser!

Dee   May 7th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Hey, is Hillary going to run the country the way she ran her campaign? Is this what the seniors want to go more in debt? lol. Smoking.

Kentucky Girl   May 7th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

She is an nut!

Without further a-due…Introducing Hillary Clinton, the Mike Huckabee of the Democratic race for the White House….

Marc   May 7th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Where did Bill Clinton get the money to loan his wife's campaign. This will be a big problem for the Clintons.

Theogracias   May 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Wow a real game changer. Too funny. We are so pleased with the results. What a joke. On to the White House!!!! so funny.

Wendyalane   May 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Holding Senator Obama responsible for the actions and views of his church minister Jeremiah Wright is like holding the catholic parishoners responsible for the actions of their ministers who have molested hundreds of children.

Rashid   May 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

How they can try to convince anyone of this nonsense is beyond me … There must be a mixed drink of some sort that has to be taken before hearing this foolishness… Spin doctors….

LisaSF   May 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

I am ready for a reality-based President.

Obama '08

Jason - KY   May 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Baby B,

By what ever do you mean? You stated on your last post that you would not vote for Obama already.

Are you having a change of heart now that the pain is going away?

Casey | Sebastopol, CA   May 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

?? The measure of success by which HRC's campaign runs is a shifting goal, isn't it? From "game-changing" expected landslides in Indiana and maybe squeaking through with either a win or barely losing in NC we're now hearing "things went as expected" so "now full speed ahead…"

I wish I had 6 million to give to myself so I could be so delusional.

Is her campaign telling her the truth or is this simply Hillary's excellent adventure?

Blake   May 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

to Baby B

I extend to you an olive branch -{–{–{–

Please accept.

We do need to start thinking about how to take down the neo cons.

I admit I was fooled in 2004. Not this time.

Democrats Unite!

LGriff   May 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Hillary's whole campiagn is out of touch. When all this is over, all of them need to check their selves into somebody's mental ward. Not only is she in denial, she still has her campaign either brain washed or her campaign staff has turned into a nut house. PLEASE STOP THE INSANITY!!!!!!

noemi in los angeles   May 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Keep lying to yourself, Hillary. Lies are all you have left. You did a great job getting Obama ready to beat McSame in November, I sincerely thank you.

Edana Popp   May 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

GO HILLARY GO!! ALL THE WAY TO DENVER!! WERE BEHIND YOU!!

Frances   May 7th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

I'm curious as to why Hillary is dragging this thng out to the end. If she loves the democratic party so much, she needs to bow out gracefully to save them. But, like it appears to many of us, she cares only about herself.

Elvis   May 7th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

HUH?????

I've heard of spin but……..wow!

Donj, NJ   May 7th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Clinton will never drop out. Her ego won't let her. How in the world can a black man from Chicago with only a few years in the Senate come out of nowhere and snatch this nomination from A CLINTON. That's hope we can believe in. That's truly a slap in the face for Clinton. Way before the race, she has been preparing her acceptance speech as president.

Unbelievable outcome!

Southerner For Obama   May 7th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

The Clinton campaign sound like a bunch of idiots and very dislusional. How in the world can you call and double digit butt kicking, loaning your campaign money and a narrow victory in Indiana, PROGRESS? This is another showing of how they cna put a spin on something in the worst way.

HILLARY — GO AWAY

Jack C   May 7th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

If you will recall, Clinton paid back the first 5 Million - how CNN tries to make her look bad.
Jack C

Posn   May 7th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

You fought the good fight the penant race is over. Award the trophy so we can win the championship trophy. It is time to unite.

"going down in a blaze of glory"

Yes We Can

EJ in TX   May 7th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Well all I can say to Hillary is "Keep hope alive" even when you are dead. Just as McGovern has jumped ship, many more will. What will it take for Clinton to get it?

NBC   May 7th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

ULTIMATE SPIN!!!

Beny   May 7th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

what the hell are you talking about Geoff ??by the way do you know how to add and substract ??if not please go back to school….she lost and she can't catch him.

superman   May 7th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Daniel 2:44 is the end game!

Patrick from CA   May 7th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

What are you people scared of?

Why does everybody want her to concede?

What are you guys hiding?

Are you afraid more stuff is gonna come out from OBAMAM?

Hmmmmmm……

Let her finish what she has started.

Hilary '08

Tx4HILLARY   May 7th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Obamabots are really doing all they can to unite, aren't they?

You will need Hillary supporters IF he gets the nod, people.

You aren't doing well to keep us on the same side.

Why are so many still blinded?

BO cannot beat McCain.

concerned dem   May 7th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

IT IS MATHEMATICALLY IMPOSSIBLE!! her argument is completely irrational….. she doesn't care about the people in florida and michigan i hope her supporters see that in her constant lying about everything from nafta to bosnia…she needs to drop out NOW!!

Eddie   May 7th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

If she runs ads attacking the GOP,I think it is fine for her to stay ,just like Ron Paul.I would hope she has more respect for herself.

Xavier, St. Louis, MO   May 7th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Please! Stick a folk in the Clinton Campaign, it's done!