May 7, 2008
Posted: 06:30 PM ET

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 Clinton speaks with reporters after exiting the Democratic National Committee headquarters.
Clinton speaks with reporters after exiting the Democratic National Committee headquarters.

(CNN) — Hillary Clinton met with Democratic Party officials and undecided members of Congress Tuesday afternoon to make her case for the party's nomination and press for a resolution to seating the delegations of Florida and Michigan.

The meeting, which lasted approximately two hours, took place at the Democratic National Committee headquarters.

Clinton spoke briefly to cameras while departing the building, saying she had met with "members of Congress and others who have a role to play in this process."

She refused to say if she won any commitments from any undecided superdelegates.

It was not immediately clear with which members of Congress Clinton met.

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


Terrence (Winston Salem, NC)   May 7th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Why do ignorant people still blame Obama for the FL and MI votes? He did not push their dates up. He only agreed to follow the DNC's rules. Once they became talk about a revote, his stance was that he would abide by the decision of the DNC. He DID NOT BLOCK the vote or attempt to disenfranchise voters. The Clinton surrogates have been successful in painting the picture of Obama as the bad guy in these two states. Why are you allowing yourselves to be fooled?

Lila   May 7th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

I thought that the nomination is to be decided through the ballots.
It's almost like the deliberations of the traditional tribe councils in Afghanistan!!!

Theogracias   May 7th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Ready day one..That's funny.

Comedy Central   May 7th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I cannot with a clear conscious vote for either McCain or Obama in November. For the first time in my life, I will be writing in my vote on the GE ballot.

mb   May 7th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

SEAT MY DELEGATES. I VOTED IN FLORIDA AND I WANT MY VOTE COUNTED. I WILL NOT SUPPORT OBAMA.

GL   May 7th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

2 Hours? Meeting should have lasted two minutes after last night. Super Delegates should have handed her her pink slip and moved on already.

SPB   May 7th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Please superdelegates, please stop this. This is getting to be very tiresome.

It's Just For The Book   May 7th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Hillary no longer has any chance whatever of winning the nomination - and she knows it.

Hillary is evidently hoping to earn a lot of money by writing a book about her campaign, and that's why she doesn't want to bring it to a close yet.

Salaam, Lawrence KS   May 7th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Most of these superdelegates have already made up their mind. They are undeclared rather than undecided; and they're clearly leaning towards Obama. They're gonna start making their position public before next Tuesday to cut down any claim of surge after an eventual meaningless win in WV.

Nija   May 7th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

This lady will do anything to win. She is putting her self first before her Party.

Seat Florida and Michigan   May 7th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Option 6: Seat FL & MI based on the elections that have taken place.
(Obama does not get MI 55 uncommitted).

SirBroiler   May 7th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

I was a Hillary supporter until this morning.

I fully agree it's time for her to gracefully drop out of the race, and put her full support behind Barack Obama. We need a Democrat in the White House, and he is our candidate.

Hillary ran a well-fought race - and her energy, intelligence and expertise can only help Obmama's campaign.

Obama for President in '08!

tim   May 7th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Mr. Obama will lose the election for the Dems.
Mrs. Clinton will win the election for the Dems.

Clean and simple. Super delegates need to decide what end
result they want.

melikeyhill   May 7th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

seriously…she needs to drop out a.s.a.p, she is polarizing the party!!!

Venus   May 7th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Well - if she didn't say anything to reporters - that mean that they only heard her cry!

It's time for Bill Clinton to talk with his wife and get her off the stage!

Go Obama! I guess if Hillary wasn't so nasty to Obama he might consider her on his ticket!

Ha,ha,ha,ha,ahaaaa! I can't forget how all the major news-media/commentors looked last night regarding North Carolina and Indiana!

The look on their faces showed how sick they felt! They were bented on keeping Rev. Wright and painted-over polls to work for Hillary and their crap didn't work!

By not doing a ABC Debate - Obama really went to work in those states!

Franky   May 7th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

O.K guys, think about this. Who's party is this, the Dems, right? Who said if the Dems system is like the Reps, Hillary would be the nominee??? Ohh yeah, I know who. Who said that West Virginia is important because is a swing-state??? As a matter of fact, I think West Virginia has voted decisively in the last 4 President elections with the Reps taking two and the Dems taking two in that time frame and by the way, isn't this the Democratic party??? I mean, isn't it this party that will compete in the "playoffs" and isn't it the same people who are running this race the same people who are going to help each other???? Hmmm, who knew the Dems system is like the Reps, LOL!!!

Haneefah Hasan   May 7th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

I am so tired of Senator Clinton telling lies and dividing the party. Bill and Hillary are cheaters, liers and very sneaky. They are hiding Senator Clintons Thesis papers, The Library Papers, The illegal contributions to their Library, Watergate, Travelgate and Bosnia. She is the elitist; anyone that can loan themselves $11.4 Billion dollars is for sure in the company of the elite!

Haneefah Hasan
Stone Mountain, GA

Jimmy Cao   May 7th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Apparently… Obama is gaining more superdelegates and is catching up.

HOmi   May 7th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Hillary has won all of the big states (electorally-speaking), except Obama's home state of Illinois. Counting electoral votes on the states both have won thus far, Clinton would have 295 electoral votes, to Obama's 213 electoral votes. Remaining primaries would add only 26 more votes. 270 electoral votes are needed to win the general election. It's doubtful that red states like Montana, Idaho, Colorado, and the Dakotas will vote for a liberal in the next election, so what do primary wins mean for the Dems there anyway? The nomination is not decided by popular vote, nor is the general election. The party needs a reality check instead of a "feel good" moment, and the Super delegates need to do what they are intended to do….vote for the candidate that will win the general election. It's not the front-runner.

Michael   May 7th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Tim, you don't know anything do you?

Arkansas Undertaker   May 7th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

I dont think she is a fighter at all. I think she is selfish and has made up in her mind that if she cant have the nomination, then noone can!

I also think that this is her way of trying to force Barack Obama to take her as his running mate after she knows she has ailienated him and the campaign with all or her negative and unfair attacks.

She attacked Obama with everything trying to damage him and the future of his campaign to boost the argument of her electability. SHe was wrong and now she is going to pay.

Barack Obama 2008
President of the UNited States of America

Jeff in Portland   May 7th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Tim - are you on Hillary's staff? I'm just wondering, because you seem pretty well-versed in negative, fear-pandering statements that have no basis in fact.

Darth Vadik, CA   May 7th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

She is like a bad case of herpes, always popping up, Obama will be in the white house 3 years she will still be making her case to the DNC.

ak   May 7th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

why does Hillary Clinton trying to destroy our party?

USAF Sr. Airman   May 7th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

"Seat Florida and Michigan", it is clear you support Clinton. Your flawed ideas are the same as hers. I'm sure you would be crying foul if they seated MI if Obama was on the ballot at Clinton wasn't.

Clinton supporters are now getting on my nerve. They, like Clinton, are having a hard time admitting defeat.

Ardnuas   May 7th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

She AGREED the FL and MI votes would NOT count ( WHEN SHE WAS WINNING) …….. Force her to obey the rules……….The other 48 states obeyed the rules….. Don't allow this SICK women to destroy the Democratic Party !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

mike   May 7th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I voted in FL and I want my vote to count.

The DNC rules for proportionally dividing delegates is what has caused this mess.

Shawn   May 7th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Tim,

Who's going to win the superbowl this year? I've been looking for a good psychic for a while now, you must be him.

I can do it too, watch:

Mr. Obama will win the election for the Dems.
Mrs. Clinton will lose the election for the Dems.

Clean and simple. Super delegates need to decide what end
result they want.

kathleen,retired Professional w/woman for obama   May 7th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I am sick of Hillary. Two hours swindling the votes for superdelegates
her way. This is getting ridiculous. Pleeeeze Clintons go away!!!!

concerned officer   May 7th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Mrs. Clinton, put down the kitchen sink,….that's right…put it down,…..slowly,………slowly,………….atta girl,……….it's over……..it's all over.

daniel katz   May 7th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Gee Tim, can I borrow your crystal ball. There are some stocks I'd like to buy. How do you know who will or won't win. Several months ago, prior to Iowa, Hillary was supposed to win it all, the TRADITIONAL way. (ie, win more delegates).

No Hillary   May 7th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Sorry Hillary, there i sno more case for you … this is the end of the rope. But, if you want to fight on … let's get it on … defeats in further states are waiting for you…. Time to let the ego and hard feelings go and look WHAT OUR COUNTRY NEEDS.

Mike   May 7th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

The NY Times which tends to be pro Hillary did an acurate numbers count today. Even if the Hillary minions completly manipulate the DNC, and all of the illegal Florida and Michigan votes are criminally handed to Hillary on a silver platter. Hillary would STILL LOSE both the popular vote and the delegate count! It truly makes you think that Hillary is working towards a McBush victory so that she can rebound and run in 2012.

is it necessary   May 7th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

i hope she has gone to tellv them that she not ready to lead on day one. hill pls go home and dinner w/ that idiotic and big loser rush lumburg

Pete from Nova Scotia   May 7th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Obama has won. He is and will be the best thing to happen to the US. She cannot catch him without doing something very slimy which will give the election to McCain.

Stick a fork in her, she's done.

Cat   May 7th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

I am a resident of FLORIDA. Our vote was not heard when President Bush was voted in & again FLORIDA VOTE DOES NOT COUNT. This is one democrate that will not waste my GAS to vote in FLORIDA

NANA   May 7th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

HILLARY AND BILL ARE TOO STUBBORN AND TOO MUCH OF ELITISTS TO EVER THINK IT A POSSIBILITY THAT THEY COULD LOSE.IT IS NOT IN THEIR NATURE SHE WOULD SELL HER SOUL AND THAT OF HER FAMILY TO WIN.LEARN HOW TO STAY HOME RAISE A GARDEN GO ON VACATION WITH BILL TAKE LIFE EASY YOU'RE LIKE ME 60 YEARS OLD CHILL OUT AND WAIT FOR CHELSEA TO MARRY AND MAKE YOU A GRANDMOTHER .

Neutral   May 7th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Obama is the POLARIZER!!!! Stay Hillary!!!! Working Americans wanted you to stand up for them, not elitist Obama and his ultra liberal supporters and students who doesn't know what real life is all about.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 7th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Please don't bash Hillary, she's fought a hard race and all democrats need her support. She will bow out gracefully when the superdelegates once the superdelegates do their job.

L MIAMI FLORIDA   May 7th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

COUNT OUR F FLORIDA VOTES !

HILLARY ==YOU JUST HANG IN THERE GIR !

PRETTY SOON THE AMERICAN PEOPLE WILL KNOW THE REAL –

D O W N L O W " B A C R A C K " ??????????

Laura   May 7th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

She is not destroying the party, I want her to continue!! Hillary Clinton is the person for me and the strength of this country. I am so ashamed to call my self a democrat after the disloyalty this party has shown her. If Obama wins the nomination I will be voting for McCain and will change my party preference to independent. I can not vote or support a man who claims he has the experience and love to run this country when he can’t even manage to speak about or state what he really stands for. Nothing but complete and utter ignorance on his part and I for one do not trust him nor believe in him, despite what others are saying not all educated voters are voting for him. I am a proud and educated Latina who is choosing NOT to vote or support him.

I'll Wait For The Movie   May 7th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

"Hillary is evidently hoping to earn a lot of money by writing a book about her campaign, and that's why she doesn't want to bring it to a close yet."

I can't wait to read "Hillary Clinton: How to Not Win the Nomination, and Destory Your Party in 24 Easy Steps"

joe   May 7th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

democratic party is the party of inclusion?it seems like it only good for one set of people,now that some people see it clearly that someone different rather than the usual is the nominee,they just cant stand it,it makes me sick,they only care for the short term goal

Ron L   May 7th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

There are only two reasons to stay in the race….

1) PRIDE and EGO..

2) Technically Barack still doesn't have the final number required.

BUT..the reality is SHE CANNOT WIN without a MIRACLE (like picking the Lottery)

There is ONLY ONE thing that can stop Hillary is she has to lose West Virginia and Kentucky!! If these voters decide that this has gone on long enough and vote for Obama!!!

WEST VIRGINIA and KENTUCKY do the Democratic Party a favor and select OBAMA even by 5% that will be enough. It's time to move on…

ShirleyY - Seattle   May 7th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

HILLARY DECIDED TO BREAK THE RULES AND CAMPAIGN IN FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN, WHEN SHE KNEW BOTH STATES DID NOT COUNT AND NOW SHE EXPECT DNC TO CHANGE THE RULES TO HELP HER WIN. HILLARY IS SELFISH AND INCONSIDERATE FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY,IT'S ALL ABOUT HILLARY. HILLARY DOES NOT CARE ABOUT DNC, AMERICAN PEOPLE OR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IF SHE DID SHE WOULD LEAVE NOW ,WE CAN MOVE AHEAD AS A PEOPLE AND PREPARE TO FIGHT JOHN MCCAIN. TOO MANY PEOPLE HAS GIVING THE CLINTONS TO MUCH POWER, BY SAYING OH THEY ARE FIGHTERS, NOW WE GOT TO FIGHT HILLARY TO MAKE HER LEAVE. SHE IS SELFISH AND CARE ONLY ABOUT HERSELF.

SUPERDELEGATES PUT AN END TO THIS MADNESS.

JIM WHITTAKER   May 7th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Who was that funny person who posted Hillary's going to make a
lot of money by writing a book about her campaign? LOL!!!

Sure, there'll be lots of books written about this campaign, and
some people will make a lot of money by doing so. But it will NOT
be Hillary Clinton. The last thing we need is another ghost-written
It Takes A Village, or another self-serving narcisisstic bio.

The books will be written by people like Dick Morris, Carl Bernstein,
Michael Beshloss, etc., etc. REAL writers, who will tell the REAL
story about one of the most disasterous campaigns in history.

And I'll be waiting to buy and read 'em!

Bob   May 7th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Everyone who thinks that MI & FL were fair elections and therefore the delegates should be seated based on that fair vote, and who believe Hillary every time she moves the goal post and cames up with new math for this election must love the elections in Russia & Pakistan. I used to support Hillary and never understood why so many people hated her. But every time she says this stuff with a straight face and pretends to be dumb, I see her nose grow a bit more. I'm sorry to say this but I can't believe her or trust her anymore.

JW - SF Bay Area, CA   May 7th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Hillary need so give it up with Michigan and Florida. Even every school child knows that if you cannot play by the rules, you cannot play the game. She should not even be claiming such a big victory in Michigan. When you think about it, she won 55% of the vote. Sure, that is a victory. But think about it, she only holds a 15% point lead over the second place finisher - Uncommitted

Terms?   May 7th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Hillary Clinton: The Bush-Clinton 6th term

A.M. Saqib   May 7th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Making a case to 'superdelegate' sounds like talking to "American Politburo"; the purpose of superdelegates should be limited to make up the difference in the end of the primaries if a candidate is short of delegates to get the nomination; like right now. Both candidates would require 'superdelegate' to vote to get the nomination. But under no circumstance 'superdelegates' should over rule the will of the party pleged delegates. I am not saying because I support 'Obama', but it is a commne sense.

Come on for GOD sake wake up and do not be so naive. America is the second biggest democracy of the world, act like one.

A.M. Saqib
Houston, Texas

tony padron   May 7th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

If the democrats want to win in november they need to unite both
forces Obama's And Hillary's …………………………………
Both on one ticket is the only answer now……………….
Who ever has the most votes as president and the other as vice president. Don't look to balance the ticket….. both are a first
a woman as vice president and a Black president too.

Vote Hillary   May 7th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Im beginning to think supers want the democrates to lose! If they choose Obama that's exactly what will happen,

Anita from Arizona   May 7th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Obama had NOTHING to do with FL and MI votes not counting. FL & MI had fair warning not to hold their primaries early and look what happens? You get your paddies slapped for breaking the rules. Splittm' in half and call it a day. Ya can't do a revote, Clinton has won't have any money left.

TexasWoman4Change!   May 7th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

I have been a democrat for more than 20 years. I'm a supporter of Barack Obama. Senator Clinton has lost this nomination process on every single level. If the "super delegates" takes this nomination from Obama in order to give to Hillary Clinton, I will walk on the democrats in November. Clinton has sought to change the rules at every single level and the facts remain the same— she is losing! Voters are speaking over and over, they do not want Hillary Clinton. Her self-centered persona will not allow her to become gracious and concede her lost to an African American. Wake up people! It's time for a change! Some Obama supporters will not allow this nomination to be taken from him unfairly. We will walk! Yes, WE WILL!!!!

rw   May 7th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Obama supporters,
You need Clinton's supporters, stop alienating them.
You need to ask the DNC chair why they would encourage Obama to run the same year as Hillary, it divided the party.
You need to ask Obama why he did not campaign in poor black communites, why only in white rural communities, it is very intentional and race biased.
You need to understand that the DNC screwed the party by doing this mess, Hillary waiting her turn, after Gore, after Kerry. The party screwed her to help Obama, and it is very likely that her supporters will back McCain.

Nothing that is going on has anything to do with scandal, churches, ex presidents, pastors. This problem is on the DNC.

Hating Hillary will not fix Washington, unfortunately, voting for Barack may not either, because DC has two party political system and conservative judges.

All should be upset with the party leaders and should act (write to THEM

innocent   May 7th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

The only reason for Senator Clinton to remain in the race is simply the self seeking interest of her advisors. After all where will they get the flee flowing dollars they are using to enrich themselves from once their campaign is over? Your guess is as good as mine.

Anonymous   May 7th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

There is a difference between making a case and making a case that falls on deaf ears. Does HRC really believe herself when she talks?

TimeToUnite   May 7th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Homi, you should wake up. Hillary has been trailing since day one, so she cannot possibly be ready on day one, since she can't even catch up.

Chris, Silicon Valley, CA, USA   May 7th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Everyone keeps saying she should drop out.

I guess WEST VIRGINIA, KENTUCKY, OREGON, MONTANA, and SOUTH DAKOTA don't have any more right to be counted than do FLORIDA and MICHIGAN?

OregonVoter   May 7th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

"Seat Florida"…are you nuts? How about option #7 Florida and Michigan learn to read and follow the rules that everyone else has to follow. Don't like the rules? Work within the process to change them. Don't just ignore them and then be shocked and outraged when you are punished.

Seat Michigan as though Obama wasn't even a candidate? You can't be serious. This is the dumbest argument yet. No reasonable person would suggest it. Are you on Hillary's payroll? Hope not because looking at her finances it might be a while until you see that next paycheck.

"Tim" great comment except the part where you explain anything.

pablo rachi   May 7th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

Hillary has a very important role in uniting the party. Do the right thing Hillary, you have lost fair and square.

Maxine   May 7th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

I don't understand why everyone thinks Obama will loose in November. Have you looked at JMcCain and I don't mean physical. McCain isn't really who the Reps wanted but was left with no choice. I think my grandma could beat McCain in November. Bush has hurt this puppy.

If the SD decide for Clinton, with Obama only 160+ from making the 2025, they better have a better reason than beating McCain, because if you look at the pop vote he is ahead any way you want to spin it. It will look racist plan and simple and I am a white, female, 53 years of age; that's the way I am seeing it.

Tamara   May 7th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

HILLARY is the clear choice for the Democratic Pary, It is now May and I still do not know what Obama is going to do for the country. I know what he is not going to do Unite the Party!!!! Super delegates do what you must do, that is why you were put in place. Obama is a weaker candidate and we will be looking at Mccain in November as the next President.

Florida and Michigan were stolen from Hillary. Why did Howard Dean move up South Carolina and Nevada in the first place. He wanted to give Obama the edge with the Minority voters because they knew he was going to run against her. Please do not think that Hillary supporter will vote for Obama if he is the nominee. The DNC must be fair to her and why is Howard Dean stacking the credentials committee with his people.

Scott   May 7th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

I agree that something needs to be done about Florida…the Republicans in that state are really the responsible party for Florida moving up its date…what right have they to dictate the Democrat's schedule???

However, Senator Clinton is mad if she believes it would be fair to have the Michigan results stand. Senator Obama was not even on the ballot. Equity states that a new vote would be required.

My suggestion is this: A quickie primary in Florida, which would satisfy Clinton; and a quickie caucus in Michigan, which I believe Obama would endorse. Allow neither candidate to spend more than one week and $5 million. Draw definite lines. Short of this kind of negotiation, the DNC will butt its collective head against a wall…which will let one side blame the other.

Emeka, Florida   May 7th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

There is a difference between making a case and making a case that falls on deaf ears. Does HRC really believe herself when she talks?

Emeka, Florida

Peg   May 7th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

I live in Michigan and I do not the rules changed in order to advantage any candidate.

Obama supporters, stop and take a deep breath. It is time for you all to back off and stop the negative bantering. Hillary will decide to bow out gracefully, at her own time. So stop being nasty, just to be nasty. It is time to begin unifying our party and we can't do it if we continue to throw nasty comments back and forth.

Both Hillary and Obama supporters have to understand if they do not vote for a Democrat, we will have 4 more years of G. W. Bush and we will have a conservative Supreme Court. Need to either hold your nose and vote for the Democratic nominee and learn to like that person. Afterall, they are very close in political philosophies.

JJ   May 7th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Yeah, disillusioned HRC supporters - vote for McC - that's just what Rush and the right wingers want you to do. It's NOT what HRC wants you to do, and if you are a D or like the D message and priorities, you won't like the results.
But hey, that will teach Obama to not count Fla and Mich — Oh wait. He did not make that decision; DNC did, well before the "vote," and all candidates agreed. Do you idiots really think he got ZERO votes in MI? He wasn't even on the ballot, did not campaign, and she barely got 50% of the vote - If you are pissed, take it up with the local party, who moved the primary date despite knowing what the DNC would do in response. Don't shoot yourelf in the face by voting for McBush.

Fazio   May 7th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

As she continues her desparate attempt at power, Hillary Clinton's efforts only serve to further divide and splinter the Democratic party.

Analysts have concluded that it's over, Hillary. Over.

And yet, she presses on… further dividing the wedge — out of vanity, ego, self-glory… who knows?

This is most tragic thing about this is that Clinton's scorched-Earth policy will only serve to hand John McCain the Presidency, a third Bush term.

Is that REALLY what you want, Hillary?

Jane Davis   May 7th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

I think if Hillary cannot use Michigan and Florida's delegate count, then I think that amount should be subtracted from Obama's total delegate count. That would put them on level playing ground.

Illinois   May 7th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

To all, let look at the map which OBAMA wins. Without the overwhelming support from his black buddies, can he secure the victory last night? No one can get 91%-6% win without considering something else? Please do not blindly give the US to s.o without experience. HOPE and DREAM cannot give you foods and security. WAKE UP AMERICANS

Neutral   May 7th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Just remember in 1992, Bill Clinton had to fight all the way to month of June to get the nomination, the DNC try so hard to push him out, he was not liberal enough for them.

Today the DNC is doing the same thing, trying to push out Hillary because she's not liberal enough for them.

If the Democratic Party believes in democracy, every vote counts, how come they're acting like a bunch of Nazis?

Is this the NAZIFICATION of the Democratic Party? If so, it is time for REAL DEMOCRATS to abandon their party.

Kathy,Florida   May 7th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

I am in Florida , the rules were broke…….plain and simple.

We do not get seated.

Donovan   May 7th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

8 Bells…

The DNC has lost the General already, and they have lost thier finest
Candidate in Hillary Clinton. The DNC must let her go before
she gets into more debt, before she unretrievably hurts herself, as She will never quit, there is too much Heart in that women.

We as a Nation have lost, a Statesperson personified and a real opportunity to truely put our House in Order. Barack Obama is
the Embodiment of the DNC and the Democratic Party and all it stands for and more than "deserves" the nomination.

-Donovan

john   May 7th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

can you imagine the lies she told at that meeting?

NoBamaEVER   May 7th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Are you people in middle school or what? The Obama supporters are full of hatred and childish comments. To think our soldiers are fighting so you can talk trash like and uneducated child. Hillary is not dividing your party-you are! She has a right to tell you where she stands, as does Obama. The race continues because the democrats are CLEARLY divided over who they want as a nominee. Hillary is a fighter-she will fight for what she wants. There is NOTHING wrong with that. She hasn't lost until the race is over-after EVERYONE has had a voice. Voters should not settle-neither should she. Keep going Hillary!

wake me up when it's over   May 7th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Please, please, pick me, pick me! I'm the best, I really am! I'm the best and the smartest and people really love me! Please, please, pick me! (for two hours).

Snore…

Emma CA   May 7th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

To HOmi: Votes in the Primary election do not count as electoral votes. If I am misinformed about this, will someone please set me straight.

Indeed, where is the evidence that Hillary can beat the Republican candidate? Polls are not hugely accurate predictors prior to the nomination of a candidate. There is some evidence that the Republican Party is rife with anti-Clinton members and will give $$$$ to prevent her from being elected.

I am not aware of the GOP reflecting that kind of animosity toward Barrack Obama.

Travis-NC   May 7th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

She needs to get over and it and move on. We won't win in November with this party becoming more and more divided thanks to her refusal to quit, despite the fact that she cannot win pledged delegates, states won, or popular vote. MI and FL broke the rules, move on, and come back in November. Blame it on your governor not a nominee.

The New Spoiler   May 7th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Stay in this as long as possible Hillary! Bloody Barack so much that he loses in November so you can run in 2012!

Remember, this isn't about the nation or "we the people," it's about you!

Never give up!

HILLARY 2012!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

California Girl   May 7th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Fight till the end. Go Hillary!

Sore loser   May 7th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

I'm sorry as childish as it may sounds Hillary is a sore loser! She is behind in everything except for superdelegates and that lead is only by 10, she would rather destroy the party for her own political gain.

And again, I don't understand either why she and her supporters blame Obama for FL and MI, I SAY IT AGAIN AND PLEASE HEAR ME!!!

THEY BROKE THE RULES, THE GAME IS BEING PLAYED FAIR!!!

Sad   May 7th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

I don't blame Hillary - I blame the American people for buying into her string of lies, spin, and pandering. How about finding someone who actually believes what they are saying?

"The great thing about Democracy is that people tend to get what they deserve" — paraphrased George Bernard Shaw

CA Chris   May 7th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Not even back room deals can save her.

Paul   May 7th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

The fat lady has done an encore and gone to bed! Time to get behind Obama if there's to be any chance of a Democrat in the Oval Office.

john   May 7th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

hillary ,please step aside for the good of the country,i believe obama will be far better for america in the sense that young people will be energize to play there part by joining the military

Tobias   May 7th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Sentor Clinton will keep fighting because she knows if Obama is the nominee he will lose. He is a lying hypocrite who isn't qualified to be president. Nobama not now not ever.

Justin   May 7th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Hillary can't win with respect, she can only win if she convinces the DNC to ignore their rules and make FL/MI count. Her campaign has no money and that should tell us something about her econmics, ie also her gas tax plan. The Repubs hate her and if she's the candidate, they'll vote in huge numbers. She & Bill will try anything to get power, but it's Obama and she should consider what's best for the party and go home.

Bill-Ind   May 7th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Since all the HRC supporters are hellbent on allowing the party elders to merely "annoint" a winner based upon their personal "guess" as to who is "more electable", why not just get rid of the whole primary process in totality forever and merely delegate that role to the party elders?

Kavin   May 7th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Please seat Florida and Michigan delegates NOW !!!

Go Hillary !

mike   May 7th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

At this point-shes simply destroying the party of Jefferson and Kennedy-
Greed -something neither of these 2 men knew-

They loved their country before themselves

Spartacus Levi   May 7th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Cat, you need to stop global warming. Turn the gas off and walk to the polling booth in November for Barack! Else, don't waste my time with your inane comments.

sharon   May 7th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

You Obama supporters are such whiners! Clinton is by far the best candidate! I don't know how you can objectively think that he has run a positive campaign. Enough of your derogatory comments about the Clintons.

Y   May 7th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

I just finished watching the CNN live video of Hillary Clinton speaking at her fundraiser. I saw a man jump on a table with a sign saying, "Obliterate Iran? Apologize." Authorities had him taken away. It's been a hard day for Hillary. If I were her I would wake up and smell the coffee and bow out gracefully.

jennym   May 7th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

Homi —- Your numbers are nuts. Just because you win in a primary does not mean you will win the state in the general election . NOT AT ALL . So that argument is totally bogus much like the rest of Clinton arguments. The general election you just start all over .

cory,fl   May 7th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

i'm from florida and will not vote in the fall if my vote deosnt count now, and i know of alot of people who say the same thing, but i know some say they will vote for McCain, if you dont count us now, dont count us come this fall

Rhonda T.   May 7th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

"She refused to say if she won any commitments from any undecided superdelegates."

Means she didn't otherwise ew would have heard about it. The superdelegates have already decided, just haven't made it public.

kiran   May 7th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Please vote for Hillary !

We need you !!!

Hillary '08

Go Hillary !

Kim, Dallas, TX   May 7th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Wonder what the new spin will be for her reasoning? She is a mess, dividing and destroying our party. I find it frustrating when people say that Obama cannot win. I happen to be a middle aged, white, educated female and I am very happy to say I back Obama 100%. His is a campaign of integrity and not mud slinging and divisiveness. I could not in good conscience vote for HIllary. Although, the Democratic party needs to win, I would let go of my frustrations if HIllary were somehow to influence the superdelegates to disregard the popular/electorate vote and vote her in. We need our country to get back on track and there is no way that McCain will take us there. I believe he is a good man and personally I like him better than Hillary, but there is too much that we need for the common person to vote Republican this fall. So, no matter what I will vote Democratic.

Hillary supporters need to take a look inside and decide what is most important for our country. Falling for their pride and not voting for Obama just because he beat Hillary, or deciding that what their true beliefs are are what our country needs at this critical time in our history. Take some time to think before reacting to disappointment. I know I have after Pennsylvania.

jbs   May 7th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

she should just give it up!! It takes a "real" woman to admit defeat.

Sharon Minnesota   May 7th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Just got to say after reading the Rush Limbaugh posts from the Obama people. This guy fits right in with your crowd. Hillary Clinton is decent and you are not.

And by the way, the smug belief that the defecting democrats will come home to Barack Obama before the GE is a complete farce. Like whistling in the dark through the grave yard of Obama's candidacy.

Democrats are not loyal but you can bet your bippy that Republicans are. Your new crossovers will leave you in the lurch in November along with the kids and the independents.

Hillary or McCain in 08

DS   May 7th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

I can't believe this woman — she is so evil, selfish, canniving, and duplicitous. She is arrogant, and at bottom a condescending racist.
There is a reason she appeals to the uneducated — they are too stupid to figure out who she really is and what she is doing.

Somebody please get this nauseating woman off the stage and give Obama a chance to unite the party and the country.

vote smart   May 7th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

a few bad eggs are trying to ruin it fro the rest of us.

i really do like alot of the democrats that are standing by hillary's side and i understand that there are some well educated voters who will vote for her, but there are some who are only casting a vote for her because they cannot have a black man for president, or don't understand the complexity past the talking points, or supporting the chaos theory.

I think the country is heading in a new and better direction and the world waits in anticipation to see a steady momentum towards the person who can bring us there.

Obama is my first choice.

McCain was my second, but i don't think he can do enough to push the country forward anymore, so Hillary would have been my second choice.

Heather   May 7th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

I find it amusing that Clinton wants "all votes to count and all the voices to be heard" but wants the Superdelegates to cancel all those voices and votes out and select her!

Does noone see the irony in this???

Odysseus in Houston   May 7th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

This race is over. Hillary needs to find a way to gracefully exit to retain her legacy. If she doesn't and decides to proceed to the "nuclear option" of fighting to the convention, she will forever have the albatross of sabatoging the Democratic Party hanging around her neck. How narcissistic……………..

Kavin   May 7th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

Our Next President is Hillary R. Clinton !

Please seat Florida and Michigan delegates.

Go Hillary !

JRC   May 7th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

The DNC can't GIVE her the nomination! HRC, your desperation is showing.

Hotlanta   May 7th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

It is time for Hiliary to stop starking the campaign. She may need counseling to help her let go.

Ron L   May 7th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

ONE OTHER THING…

Everyone in Michigan and Florida need to CHILL. You will be seated BUT you will NOT determine who wins… I live in Michigan and I FIRMLY believe since our states broke the rules we do not deserve to make the final desicion.
People in Michigan and Florida need to understand that IF Howard Dean were to buckle there is NOTHING to prevent states from doing anything the feel like doing the next Primary season 4 years from now.

That is why Howard Dean and the DNC MUST stand firm and while seating the delegates they can't effect the final results. They aren't punishing Florida and Michigan they are perserving what little bit of order they have in the Democratic Party.

D.T.   May 7th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Blame your State not the dem canidates for the situation in Mich & Fla.
quit crying your votes will count in Nov. Your states vilated the rules they agreed to abide by.

Jackson   May 7th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

No offense, it's not Hillary or Obama's fault FL and MI broke the rules. It is unfair to them that they don't get the delegates they deserve though and that is why I'm for a re-vote or allocate the delegates.

Another thing is, I'm not sure why Obama supporters are so against it. It's not like Obama won't get delegates out of this, he would be even closer to the 2025. Overall though, I believe it's fair that the voters have their votes counted because it's part of the U.S and they deserve to be counted despite their officials breaking the rules.

dm   May 7th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

I can't take Clinton lies anymore, just end it!

Hotlanta   May 7th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

She is NOT more electable–the primaries have already show that–GET REAL!

noemi in los angeles   May 7th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Clinton is trying to bend the rules to her favor, but it's not going to work.

cory,fl   May 7th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

everyone say the rulse, the rules, the rulse, thats cause its not their vote, i hate to brake it to everyone not in florida, you see in florida the rebulicans changed the date becuase they controlled the state congress and the dems did not have enough vote to do anything about it, so you punish the people who couldnt do anything about it, you punish the democratic leaders in florida becuase they couldnt do anything about it, that makes sence, so come november we will punish the DNC because they are responsible for my vote

4 MORE YEARS OF BUSH   May 7th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

FL & MI, you would rather see McCain in the White house with the continuation of the Bush policies then to see real changes because your candidate didn't win. Sorry YOUR representatives didn't play by the rules, they are the ones you should be mad at.

Independent99999   May 7th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Hill and Bill - Go on a long vacation and disappear from the public. Save us all from your lies, bickering, sneakily moving goal posts, kitchen sinks, bin laden ads, pony gas tax holiday etc.

John McCain   May 7th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Democrats are so weak! I love this!

Washington girl   May 7th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

It's too late for that Hillary…Florida and Michigan shouldn't be angry with Obama or Clinton. They should be angry with their own state leaders who screwed them over by not following the rules of the game.

Nav   May 7th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

BARACK OBAMA 2008

Matt   May 7th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Tim and co. Too funny. Y'all have lost your mind.

Shane   May 7th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

I THOUGHT WE WERE THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, WHICH MEANS ALL 50 STATES. ALL CANDIDATES AGREED NOT TO CAMPAIGN IN THOSE STATES. IT WAS UP TO THE CANDIDATES IF THEY WANTED TO KEEP THEIR NAMES ON THE BALLOTS.

Brad   May 7th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

"We believe Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina play a unique and special role in the niminating process. And we believe the DNC's rules and its calendar provide the necessary structure to respect and honor that role. Thus we will be signing the pledge to adhere to the DNC approved nominating calandar."

You can not make this stuff up. This is the response from Clinton and her campaign in regards to the decision to not seat the Michigan and FLorida delegates. Of course this was prior to her falling behind drasically in the dlegate count throughout the primary season.

sharon   May 7th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

We won't vote for Obama because he may beat Hillary or because of pride. We won't vote for him because he is very arrogant and has no business being President of the U.S.

BGIV in NC   May 7th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Now that all the factors that did not matter in the beginning seem to matter and because she can't win in an honest way, it's time to do the Clinton two step - back room deals with threats.

cory,fl   May 7th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

i'm telling everyone right now if florida dont count then they will lose florida, and dont give me that split vote and divide it up, i mean count the vote

Lilly   May 7th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Why even have rules in place if Hillary can get them reversed?

She agreed to the rules before, why change now? because she's losing?

There is NO WAY I would Ever vote for Hillary. She makes me sick!

Judy   May 7th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Hillary agreed Florida & Michigan would NOT count. But, now that she's losing, she tries to steal those votes. She's so transparent. C'mon W. Virginia, vote Obama and maybe she'll get the idea and quit. Or Superdelegates, it's time to do your party's work! As for those in Florida and Michigan, your argument is with the DNC, not Obama.

James   May 7th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

How happy will Hillary be if she steals this nomination from Obama through super delegates?

Hotlanta   May 7th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Hillary was all in favor of punishing Florida until she needed the votes

Jim   May 7th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

So, failing to win the nomination in the light of day at the polls, Senator Clinton retreats to the Clintons' favorite stomping grounds–the back rooms. Senator Obama should start seriously watching his back now as the Clinton machine starts drawing in favors accrued over the past couple of decades.

tom   May 7th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

the only way she can win is thru backroom deals. politics as usual.

MurphyMorseJohnson   May 7th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

The picture of Hillary Clinton's unsmiling face says a thousand words!

Mark   May 7th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Michigan: Obama's name was not even on the ballot. To say that is fair is absolute insanity.

Both Florida and Michigan broke DNC rules. All Barack has done is play by the rules. Saying he would go with the DNC's decision about what to do about Florida and Michigan.

You cannot possibly play fairer than he has. He's never flip flopped.

You cannot rewrite the rule book mid-way through in a way which benefits either candidate. That just will not happen.

rw   May 7th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

May 7th, 2008 7:14 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Obama supporters,
You need Clinton's supporters, stop alienating them.
You need to ask the DNC chair why they would encourage Obama to run the same year as Hillary, it divided the party.
You need to ask Obama why he did not campaign in poor black communites, why only in white rural communities, it is very intentional and race biased.
You need to understand that the DNC/ the party, did this mess, Hillary waited her turn, after Gore, after Kerry. The party did this her to help Obama, and it is very likely that her supporters will back McCain.

Nothing that is going on has anything to do with scandal, churches, ex presidents, pastors. This problem is on the DNC.

Hating Hillary will not fix Washington, unfortunately, voting for Barack may not either, because DC has two party political system and conservative judges.

All should be upset with the party leaders and should act (write to THEM

D.Kimbro OHIO   May 7th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

There is no case to be made. Didn't she try and paint Obama as an elitest. That doesn't wash with 11 million she has lent herself. By the way when is she going to pay the vendors in Ohio?? This lady sickens me. Why doesnt the DNC put an end to this mess. It doesn't matter she has gone a long towards political suicide. She will forever struggle to be relavent after this.

richard west   May 7th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Hilary Face the fact you lost fare and square. now you dont want to concede to Obama. why? because You just want to damage obama so badly that he ends up loosing the election. your clearly not a true democrat. why? because if you were you would have conceded and done the math to see that you have lost fair and square. but now because you are loosing you want to get the florida and michigan votes counted now. what about before when things were going good for you. EVERYONE KNOWS THAT YOU SHOULD DROP OUT EVEN THE MEDIA AND THE SUPERDELEGATES. but no one wants to be seen as the one telling you to drop out. you are a very educated and experienced person so use your common sense and get out of the race now.

CLEARLY THE CLINTONS DONT CARE ABOUT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY. CONCEDE.TO THIS CANDIDATE? NO WHY? BECAUSE YOU JUST HATE TO BE DEFEATED. BE A WOMAN AND CONCEDE.

Your gonna damage your own self, and be careful you might just loose re-election in new york.

Sad   May 7th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Hillary and McCain both represent all that is wrong with politics in America. The current 2 party system that pits "Us Against Them" "democrats vs republicans" is crap and ensures that politics remains just a game.

Can't we try something different? Just this once?

Susa   May 7th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

There is no way you can seat the MI delegates for Clinton and throw out the 40% of voters who voted Uncommitted instead of for her - as that was their other choice. The Clinton supporters advocating this clearly do not care that every vote is counted, only that votes for Hillary's vote are counted.
And I am so tired of hearing that she can beat John McCain better than Obama. It would be a bit more believable if she could even beat Obama.

cory,fl   May 7th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

i wish people who commented on here would only comment on what they know, florida dems did not have a choice on the day, flroida republicans voted on that day because they controll the state house, and i dont care who wins florida but i want my vote to count just like you would too, if your vote was taken from you what would you say?

Terrence (Winston Salem, NC)   May 7th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

tim - how is this clean and simple?

CLINTON SUPPORTERS: If you vote McCain (as many of you say you will, then YOU will be the reason there isn't a DEMOCRAT in the White House, not OBAMA. Candidates don't put themselves into office, voters do. You are the voter.

Even WITH FL & MI, Obama still leads, so please put this argument to bed. If it were a game shifter, I could see your point, but it still keeps Obama in the lead.

You have your personal reasons for not liking a candidate - fine. But is this so important that you were willing to vote in another Bush term? All of these candidates (Clinton included) will be fine financially after the GE, but what about you? You stubborness will have you under the authority of the likes of McCain. You will not have OBAMA to blame.

Richard, FL   May 7th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

Polls showed in Indiana and North Carolina that more than half of Hillary's supporters don't believe her and trust her judgement and they will vote for McCain. They think she can't be trusted and is not honest when she makes statements like that. They believe that she would put her party ahead of the sake of her country.

Mike, Iowa   May 7th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

regardless of who i support this race needs to be over now. We need a candidate now. Not after McCain makes his acceptance speech! How can you make a case that you should be the super delegates choice when your behind in almost every poll that actually matters in this race? Get over florida and michigan becuase you cant include their votes fairly unless both states have a redo. You cant expect the DNC to just hand you votes. Obama is not the reason they arent being counted. They are not being counted becuase obama AND HILLARY…. AND HILLARY agreed to not have them count a long with the rest of the DNC! She didnt care when she was winning, they didnt matter then! Unless she has something huge against Obama just waiting to be unleashed and ran into the ground she has no real chance. Obviously her negative attacks back fired and i believe that was her last resort so now i think shes left too beg and plead like a spoiled little girl who isnt getting her way. Its not like she cant ever run again. I can understand wanting to be the president and to save our country in one of its toughest times today but when you dont have the highest score you cant win the game. We elected bush twice! so obviously it dont matter how good you are you still wont win with out the high score!

franco   May 7th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

The Democractic Party is in quite a dilemma. They probably know that Hillary Clinton would be a more formitable candidate against McCain,
but they are being held hostage by the block of African-American voters. Well… there is still 75% of other voters that are not using the race card as the criteria to select a President. If Hillary is not the primary choice, McCain will win. GO HILLARY.

Yes We Can   May 7th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

I watched Hillary on the news. It is so very sad. I feel so sorry for her. It's over and everyone knows it but Hillary. I expect Bill and Chelsea to defect to Obama very soon. Hillary will still be campaigning in January when Barack Obama is talking the oath of office. Hillary must be very lonely. The Super Delegates need to step up and pledge behind Obama to stop this. Hillary is not going to do anything but continue to damage the party. It appears she doesn't care. YES WE CAN UNITE EVERYONE. OBAMA 08

Anthony   May 7th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Gee, Guys and Gals, enough already. Are we all Democrats. Both Hillary and Barack are superb candidates, but only one can be nominated. I prefer either as President of the U.S.A. and it would be sweet if we could have them both on the same ticket. So, let's stop name calling and bickering and support the Democratic Party in 2008.

Jane, NC   May 7th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

I think Fla. and Mich. should be outraged at being disinfranchised by the democratic party in this election process. Had they not been told their votes wouldn't count and had they been given a fair election early on like everyone else, Sen. Clinton would have carried those states. That screw-up, plus the ridiculous and complicated process of selection from the primaries and caucuses, may have cost her the nomination. Those things, plus the obscene Obama-biased media, with few exceptions, are the reasons there are serious questions about whether her supporters will either vote for McCain or sit out the election. It's not losing an election that causes bitterness; it's losing it so unfairly.

Frankie   May 7th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

I seem a bit worried by now, if we want a Democrat in the White House in 2008, I believe the better candidate is Hillary. Obama can not get the Blue collar worker votes, nor will rural America vote for him. If Obama win the nomination, then I will worry about having another four years of Republicans Take it from me, if Rush Limbaugh endorses Obama, I would be worried.

FEDUP   May 7th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Well, if as some above have suggested, Hillary cannot win even if we seat the delegates of Michigan and Florida as they voted, then why not just seat them? Everybody is happy and Obama still wins. We still lose in November, which will make The GOP happy.

Sharon Minnesota   May 7th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Kim in Dallas, TX and all the other misinformed democrats out there:

How you ever come up with Clinton being to blame for dividing the party is ludicrous. It's you and your rude friends who have had a great deal of influence in turning us off. Pride has nothing to do with our choice to support Hillary or McCain. Come out of your smug delusional state and admit that you and Barack Obama are the divisive factor in this situation.

We happen to believe that Barack Obama is not fit for the presidency and John McCain is the next best choice after Hillary Clinton. So, please get off your high horse and give a little credit to us people who have a right to make their own choice and a vote to use as they see fit.

Get off Clinton's back. The blame is all on you and your candidate.

wouldn't it be funny if   May 7th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

i hope someone demands a recount in one of the states, and we can have dimpled chads and hanging chads. and maybe they'll push back the november election because of it, and we'll have bush in office for 2 more years.

or maybe we can settle this with a chess/boxing match.

Caroline   May 7th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Cory: Give everyone on this blog a break. Florida and Michigan did not follow the rules.

Casey | Sebastopol, CA   May 7th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

If the DNC reads these articles and comments, I'd say, please - stick to the agreed upon rules. Seat them all 50/50 where they make no difference but can participate from that point forward.

Anything else is pandering to a small child throwing a big tantrum because her game plan failed. She agreed to the rules at the time. At the time was the time to oppose them.

Game over.

Beyond that, until the DNC takes a stand on enforcing the rules and tells the super-delegates to "man" up and endorse now, I won't be voting for any candidate for any office unless they endorse Obama. And I won't be donating any money to the DNC or those candidates either.

Ken   May 7th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

We all know what would be said if the S.D. went to Hillary. Guess what that means. McCain in 08. Dem.'s put themselves in this mess.

Wm   May 7th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

When Hillary signed on with the DNC not to count the votes in FL & MI she did so with FULL knowledge. The DNC is NOT to blame - our Republican Governor did this to our votes! Crist is the one who moved out date, despite repeated warnings. The one to blame for your vote not counting is the Republican Party, and Charlie Crist in particular. Want satisfaction? Get rid of Crist next time around! Don't penalize our entire country by letting a republican win! Our republican governor's decision to MAKE your counts NOT count is the problem, not the DNC.

As for Hillary…Her "blue-collar" lifestyle allows her to "loan" herself over 11 million dollars!?! I certainly don't have 2 commas in my bank account, do you? Of course, she isn't losing this money - it's only a loan that her donors will repay. Wish I could spend over 11 mil and have other people repay me.

Alberta Brandon   May 7th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Putting herself before the party….Hillary knows that Obama is unelectable. I will not vote for him..and I am betting that white women and blue collar workers will not vote for him either. guess what..without them Dems cannot win…Oprah and her money, the national media and Hollywood are the ones promoting this
person and the sheep are falling right in line.

vic nashville,Tn   May 7th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Yes we will
Hillary 08 Or Mc Cain08

annie   May 7th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

You all think it is over for Hillary, but it only takes one more thing for the biased news media to get the guts to announce and their 'precious' is history. Is this why the Rezko trial slowed down so obama's involment doesn't come out until he gets the nomination. McCain couldn't beat Hillary but he squash obama like the bug he is.

D.T.   May 7th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Bill Clinton 2008

Sallie Mae, Ex-Hillary Supporter   May 7th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Your article says that this took place yesterday, Tuesday afternoon!!? Golly, that Hillary sure does get around!

OBAMA '08

linda from South Dakota   May 7th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

like most of you said,,, hillary wont win AND will do anything to win,, even if its illegal, evil,, thats her and bill,, they have always done this to get what they want and then hide it,, claim they dont have it ,, or they will shw it at a later date.. to those who want her? is this the kind of person you want? one that lies and turns things around to her advantage? Time to grow up and smell the REAL coffee here,,,, she lies obama doesnt,,, Hes proven himself over and over again,, those who want hillary dont have the GUTS to know she lies, admit it,,,, its been proven so many times,,, GO OBAMA!!!!!!!

John San Francisco   May 7th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Why, Why, Why? I can see why Michelle Obama said, now she is finally proud to be an American.

Just read all the rasist rehtoric comming from the Clinton Supporters.

It because he is a Black Man. But let me say this, Barak will get the vote, but do any of the Bloggers truly think that if a White Male dominated sociaity has had its foot on the neck of African Americans for 400 hundred years, that now, this day, they will let a Black man be thier Commander and Chief?

I fear for the Obama family . People are showing no respect for the courage of this American family, but what is previlling is the deep rooted arogance and rasist form of thinking that has prevented this country from moving forward the dream of Democracy for all. This is why many countries around the world does not trust the United States.

Michael   May 7th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

If I were Hillary, I wouldn't be especially proud of the Michigan primary results. Hers was the only name on the ballot, and she STILL only got 55% of the vote!

Its got to be Hillary   May 7th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

If Obama is truely the peoples candidate he would let the people ( Fl, MI ) vote but he only for the people when its convinient, what is he afraid of looking like a phony? ( TOO LATE).

Clinton or McCain, I dont vote for ROOKIES, much less for cry babies.

Robin   May 7th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

From what I understand from Barack campaign that they will agree to divide delegates evenly…I read that alittle while back.

hillshill   May 7th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Don't let the party disenfranchise minority voters in Florida and Michigan!

Keep up the fight , Hillary!

Casey | Sebastopol, CA   May 7th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

Kathy in Florida - you are the first sane person to post on this. I hope that both Florida and Michigan are seated 50/50 where they can take part in the event.

Kudos to you to being bold enough to stand up for playing by the rules - it is too bad your state governor let your state get into such a mess in the first place, but it isn't surprising, is it? The Republicans would like nothing better than to have Florida generate another round of "stolen" election conspiracy theory.

Maureen   May 7th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

I think the way she has run her campaign, changing messages, stealing messages from other campaigns, running out of money, mismanaging her people, going negative, lying constantly, trying to change the rules (MI & FL) only when it impacted her negatively……. add all this up. This is NOT the kind of Commander in Chief we want to run our country!

Now look at the way Obama ran his campaign. He began on a CHANGE and HOPE message and its still his message today. CONTINUITY. He raised the most money for any presidential campaign in history, without Hillary's big-name donors. CREATIVE.
He said it like he saw it. HONESTY. He stuck to the rules in MI and FL. CONSTANCY.

Add it up, its not that big a mystery to see who should be Commander in Chief. Her experience as First Lady does not override his judgement and qualifications to be President. I'll take honesty over a liar any day of the week. As to the rest? The Presdient has an advisor for every subject there is……….. and Congress really makes all the decisions except war, anyway.

Alberta Brandon   May 7th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

I have read all the above "trash"…you dummies deserve the empty suit Obama,,,personally I am moving to France…

frankie   May 7th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Obama is a man who has no true long term record of what he has stood for IN AN ACTUAL POLITICAL POSITION. We should be thanking Clinton for her drive to continue forward. Time tells all truths. Don't you American people want to know EVERYTHING about the person who is to run this country, which by the way, is in great turmoil!?

Nancy St. Louis   May 7th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

cory in fl
Right on! I live in Pensacola Fl and I voted for Sen. Clinton
Obama DID block the chance to do a revote because he knew the out come .
If Florida voters are not recognized, there WILL be a price to pay for the Dem. party.

john   May 7th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

FOOLS FOR HILLARY…we all know that after 35 years of deceit and lies, that she will pull out every weapon to keep her attempt to ascend to the throne of power. pure evil never stops.

Dan, TX   May 7th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Do exactly the same thing the republican party did. 1/2 vote for all delegates from FL and MI. In MI Clinton gets the fraction of delegates representing the votes she received and Obama gets the the rest of the votes.

Robit, NY   May 7th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Thank for your services to the Country. We're so greatful! However, your time is over. we need a new gerenation of Leaders with new ideas.

Democratic no matter who wins   May 7th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

How can she beat McCain if she can't beat Obama?
And you so called Dems that woud switch party to vote for McCain will just make us all suffer another four years. You all are most likely the reason Uncle George had 8 years! Just like Hillary you are selfish and would rather let the country and your own kids suffer before trying to take a chance to heal this country. You think McSame is going to send his kids to Iraq? He rather send yours!

jbs   May 7th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

sharon, stop your whining!! It's mighty funny how you can tell Obama to play nice when Hillary has done anything but. And if there was anything that you didn't agree with that came out of Obama's camp, it was in response to some dirt Hillary threw on him. She by no means has run a clean campaign. I just pray the Democratic party can come together soon and she hasn't destroyed it.

And like Paul said: The fat lady has done an encore and gone to bed!

HILLARY, GIVE IT A REST!!!

ladyspc   May 7th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Obama has the lead in popular votes and pledge delegates. If the super delegates give the nomination to Clinton it will split the democratic party and we will have 4 more years of Bush politics. The democrats can not win without the african american votes which went to Obama. It is time for the clintons to go home.

jm   May 7th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

It bothers me when people in this day and age write:
"Mr. Obama will lose the election for the Dems.
Mrs. Clinton will win the election for the Dems."

What is the reasoning behind this type of a comment? She guy is winning because people are behind him….that simple.

The only reason for these type of comments that i can think of is that he's BLACK. And i thought that we were living in the 21st century.

But at the end of the day we the NON-WHITE people cannot help but feel sadness for our selfs.

An Agnostic Democrat   May 7th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Sharon;

Bippy? No wonder you are voting for Hillary. That saying is as stale as Hillary and then some … Like from Rowan and Martins Laugh-In. No wonder she wears all those ridiculous outdated pantsuits and you follow her and drink the Clinton cocktail from the 90s.

Sandy   May 7th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

If you care about substance in a presidential candidate, you're for Hillary Clinton. Listen for substance, people. Don't settle for feel-good rhetoric. We have serious problems in this country and need the most capable person we can get to lead this country.

Don't take my word for it–compare Clinton's and Obama's views on the issues, in their own words, on their own websites. The more knowledgeable, thorough and capable person is clear.

Hillary stays in this fight because she believes what any intelligent person should believe . . . substance matters.

Zion   May 7th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

If Hillary does this, I am done with her as a woman and as a politician.

greg   May 7th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

The Hillary Clinton sycophants posting on this blog are the MOST DELUSIONAL people on the planet, at this moment. Hillary Clinton is NOT a better candidate against John McCain than Obama, she WILL NOT win the nonination, the FLA and MI delegates will NOT be seated according to how Hillary Clinton says they should be. This woman is EVIL. She is the poster child for the National Narcissistic Personality Disorder Foundation! Enough already!!! Superdelegates — grow a spine and END THIS THING! Drive a stake through the witch's heart, chop off her head, expose her to the light of day, do SOMETHING, ANYTHING to deliver the country from the curse of this UNDEAD THING, Shrillary!

Hotlanta   May 7th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Monica Lewinsky 2008

corey S   May 7th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

I think we all have short term memory cause didn't we all expect Obama to win North Carolina anyway by like 25 points? Why is this such a big deal for him to win another red republican state cause the republicans are going to win North Carolina in the general election anyway. Winning Ohio and Pennsylvania for the democrats are much bigger wins than winning North Carolina! ** HILLARY '08 **

D.T.   May 7th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

sensorship is unamerican and my comments had nothing wrong with it SO I WILL SAY IT ONE MORE TIME GET OUT THE CRASH CART CLINTON HAS FLATLINNED SHE IS DONE ITS OVER MICH AND FLA GET OVER IT VOTE IN NOV OBAMA IS GOING TO BE THE NOMINEE