Comments on: Clinton makes case at DNC

By: Trenton Sims, Los Angeles

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles — Thu, 08 May 2008 04:41:07 +0000

its better to disenfranchise 2 states than it is to ignore 36 States that Obama will have won ..
36 to 2?? a No Brainer.

By: franco

franco — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:43:21 +0000

I'm inclined to to think that Nostradames prediction of the Anti-Christ shall appear out of nowhere to lead the world to destruction. Please Hillary Clinton save us from the beast bearing the number 666. If it cannot be, than let it be John McCain. This is not sillyness.

By: Cali Girl

Cali Girl — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:41:50 +0000

To all the FL/MI voters, I have a question for you.

Why did you go vote in your respective primaries knowing that the DNC had stripped your state from all delegates? Did you not understand the rules?

Unlike you there were many other people that did not vote because they understood the rules. So there is no reason why only your votes should count now.

Abide by the RULES!

By: david

david — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:35:46 +0000

mb-
I agree with you 100%.
You voted for Hillary in FLORIDA .HILLARY WON BIG.
ALSO ALL CANDIDATES WERE ON THE BALLOT INCLUDING JOHN EDWARDS AND HUSSEIN OBAMA..
I SUGGESTED A FAIR SOLUTION WOULD BE 20% PENALTY IN FLORIDA.THIS WAY HILLARY WOULD GET HER 55% AND OBAMA HIS 33%.IN THE CONVENTION EACH DELEGATE WOULD BE COUNTED AS 80%.
HOWARD DEAN WANTED TO PUNISH THE STATE BY 50%.
SO MY SUGGESTION IS GREAT AND IT WILL SEND A MESSAGE FOR THE STATES NOT TO BREAK RULES IN THE FUTURE.
WE MUST FIGHT FOR HILLARY.
WE ARE TALKING OVER 1.5 MILLION VOTERS IN FLORIDA.
THIS IS NOT RIGHT.
ESPECIALLY WHEN EVERYBODY WAS ON THE BALLOT.
OBAMA WON NORTH CAROLINA,MISSISSIPI,SOUTH CAROLINA BECAUSE OF THE BLACK VOTE.ITS NO ACCIDENT THAT IN NORTH CAROLINA 33% OF THE VOTERS WERE BLACKS..92% VOTED FOR OBAMA ONLY BECAUSE HE IS BLACK

By: Mark, B'ham., Al.

Mark, B'ham., Al. — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:31:31 +0000

The DNC has the integrity of dream team law firm whose whole goal is to win even if the person is guilty. They must stand up for the rules, but it is obvious that they do not care about the "Rule of Law" as they are not pressing for immigration laws to be enforced. Next election all the states should have their primaries the same day as NH and Iowa. THe DNC will let them break the rules anyway.

By: Tina

Tina — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:29:21 +0000

She is not dumb, she knows something is going to destroy Obama and maybe have order to stay in the race. This is my feeling!!!

By: Jed in Texas

Jed in Texas — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:29:12 +0000

OK Hillary now unite and conquer.It time to wipe the smug off the enemies face.Lets take the rich mans money and pillage like they did.Make the republicans sorry in triples.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:27:14 +0000

Let everyone vote. That is their right as Americans. Those votes that were not counted in Flordia and Michigan should be counted. Wasn't that their right as Americans?

By: Pam

Pam — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:23:39 +0000

That was nice of her. The DNC probably needed a good laugh.

By: Hillary or McCain

Hillary or McCain — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:23:37 +0000

Good idea, OK I changed my party to Rep. Bye Bye Dem. will see you in 4 years or maybe 8.

McCain

By: Wouk

Wouk — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:19:45 +0000

Hillary has no case to make with the DNC. She's lost. She cannot get the nomination. She is wounding the party and insisting that it is her right to cause considerable bleeding. Shame on her.

By: Stan(NC)

Stan(NC) — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:17:45 +0000

Wow! I've seen more outpouring of support for Senator Clinton in today's comments than in the last month combined.

I think that says a lot about the campaign... and she should continue to fight on because there are tons still fighting for her (and against Obama).

* The Super Delegates haven't "shown up in droves" as Obama supporters suggested

* There is a new wave of excitement for the Clinton campaign

* No word from the DNC or Howard Dean for Senator Clinton to quit

* Senator Clinton's Super Delegates are sticking with her – so they must see something also

* When you look at what is coming from the Republicans in November, Senator Clinton is in a stronger position to win (if the Obama supporters think Senator Clinton is 'negative' wait to they feel the entire brunt of the Republican War Machine in November)

If you really, really want Change... then put someone in the White House that understands how Washington works.

Do you really want Obama spending the first 3 or 4 years trying to figure out how to get things accomplished?

If he couldn't do it in his ONE state what makes you think he can do it for the ENTIRE country.

Don't hate the political process... hire someone who can make it work FOR YOU!

That's what the DNC and the Super Delegates have to be thinking.

By: New Yorker for Obama

New Yorker for Obama — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:13:46 +0000

Hillary is UNELECTABLE!

The racist vote won't help her against McCain.

The seniors who are her base will not help her against McCain.

African Americans won't vote for her. She has alienated the most loyal members of the Democratic party by allowing her campaign to indulge in racebaiting to earn cheap votes.

She has too much baggage. Anyone who thinks the Clintons have not indulged in any questionable behavior since the 90's would get a rude awakening once they started running against the Republicans.

She thinks she is above the law.

She is a liar. This is indisputable.

Even Bill says she doesn't know what she's talking about after 11pm.

She has no knowledge of economics, just like McCain. She thought Bill was wrong to focus on cutting the deficit while in office and urged him to ignore his economic advisors.

She is a warmongerer, just like Bush/Cheney and McCain.

She says you won't see her holding hands with the Saudis, but they are some of the Clintons' biggest contributors. She is close friends with the Saudis, just like Bush.

Everything she has managed on her own has turned to crap, like her Health Care Plan, as well as her own campaign.

By: KE

KE — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:12:51 +0000

Superdelegates should be able to make their own decisions. After all that's what the party created superdelegates and other complicated rules.

By: close hi lies piehole

close hi lies piehole — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:11:14 +0000

Obama /Richardson 08

NO Hillary for vp NO NO NO NO NO NO NO NO N O NO NO NO NO
Would Obama want that bossy that thinks she knows it all fallowing him around and would he want Bill all over the place shadowing him ?

VOTE NO on HILLARY

By: JC

JC — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:07:11 +0000

If these superdelegates are still waiting, they cannot lead.
It did not matter whichever candidate you endorsed.
If you are a leader, you should have seen enough to make your decision by now.
If you cannot lead, let someone else lead.

By: Media Blackout May 15th

Media Blackout May 15th — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:06:14 +0000

Has The Gimmick candidate announced she will prove she's worthy of the nomination by levitating yet?

Hillary Clinton, The Gimmick candidate
Bill and Hillary, The Gimmick Family
Do and Say Anything ‘08

By: Ken

Ken — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:03:13 +0000

People are forgetting that there were others still in the playing at the time of Michigan and Florida voting. It was just not Clinton and Obama. So to be fair, there would have to be some sort of adjustment, and I would have to say that I believe that Clinton would still have won the voting in both states. That is why the Obama team blocked the do-over, for the were afraid that Obama would lose in both states and it would put Hillary Clinton in the front!

Also, Obama WILL NOT be able to beat McCain in November. I for one will write in Hillary's name on my ballot or will vote for McCain before I would ever vote for Obama. He DOES NOT have what it takes to be a President. Obama lacks the talent, skills, knowledge nor experience, so the best he could do would be a "Rookie" (OJT) President and that is truly not what the American people want.

We want a President that has experience, skills, knowledge and talent. The only two that fit that category are McCain and Clinton.

So, WAKE UP AMERICA AND LET US ALL GET BEHIND HILLARY CLINTON AND PUSH HER OVER THE FINISH LINE.

By: Shay

Shay — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:02:53 +0000

What is she smoking? The math is not there for her. She said it herself in the last debate that she is not dumb. Is she having a senior moment are what? Did she forget how to add and subtract.? I don't care if you turn it upside down, sideways, vertical, horizontal. Even if you include Florida. It does not add up.

By: JN

JN — Thu, 08 May 2008 03:00:34 +0000

joyce in florida,
I have an idea for you..instead of falsifying your information that Barack is BLOCKING the votes in Florida, why don't you call your Florida senators and ask them why the votes aren't going to count..I can bet you that Barack Obamas' name wont even be mentioned in your conversation...i'm sure you wont do this because it's a lot easier to spread lies than to find out the truth.

Sharon from Minnesota..shut the heck up already..you have no idea what you are talking about..i have seen all your posts and you have to be one of the most negative persons on this blog..you want negative, go to Hillarys site..please go away!!!

By: Sean in Tampa

Sean in Tampa — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:58:42 +0000

You Go Senator Clinton – I waited in line to vote and I want it to count!!!

You are the one I voted for and I want to vote for you in November.

By: Richard Topel

Richard Topel — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:57:42 +0000

Hillary should give it up!. Perhaps Obama can find a place for her in his cabinet as the Secretary of Spin.

I originally supported Hillary but it's time to recognize that Obama has won the nomination convincingly and fairly. To do otherwise hurts the chances of the Democratic Party in November.

By: Alice in Fort Myers, FL

Alice in Fort Myers, FL — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:57:00 +0000

Leapfrog - the issue in Florida and Michigan was ORIGINALLY a DNC issue. Wealthy Clinton backers offered to pay for a revote in Florida, but Barack hired lawyers to block it because he is a crooked Chicago-type politician and was afraid of the outcome. Barack stole my vote for Hillary. Hope he rejoices over that fact when this life-long Democrat votes for McCain in November. I will NEVER forget that the "great Uniter" stole my vote for Hillary. He won't steal it from McCain. The fact that he stole my vote is Issue #1 for me. If all his rhetoric about "change" is changing the fact that we're ALL entitled to vote, then I'm afraid he's change for the worse, not change for the better.

By: kathleen,retired Professional w/woman for obama

kathleen,retired Professional w/woman for obama — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:56:20 +0000

TWO HOURS OF HILLARY. DID SHE RUIN YOUR LUNCH OR YOU
JUST COULD'NT EAT AFTER SHE LEFT. BAD STOMACH ACHE?

I BET THE DNC CAN'T STAND UP TO POUNCER!!!!

By: Jodie, Idaho

Jodie, Idaho — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:53:15 +0000

This is ridiculous. First of all, I regret the way the DNC handled the Michigan and Florida issue, but they should of thought of that before they made the rules. YOU CAN NOT CHANGE THE RULES TO SUIT YOU. Think about what would happen if you changed the rules of any sport in the middle of the game. You just can not do it. It is the leadership of Florida and Michigan's fault and the DNC. Secondly, who is the DNC? These people who followed the rules have voted and have decided they want Obama. They should be counted. Hillary can continue if she wants, but they can not change the outcome just because Bill was once president and Hillary thinks she owns the DNC. Hillary, the people have spoke loud and clear and they do not want you as their president! Plain and simple. If it was Obama, I would be saying the same thing.

By: mitchell from arkansaw

mitchell from arkansaw — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:50:26 +0000

if she had gotten any commitments she would have said so.

By: Anita

Anita — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:49:47 +0000

Some of you people are incredibily uninformed. My family lives in Florida. Did you know that Obama's name WAS NOT ON THE BALLOT in either state. My mom voted for Hillary in Florida because Obama's name was not an option. Also, he DID NOT veto the opportunity to count those states' votes. STOP IT! Please study the facts before posting ridiculous comments. Hillary, I voted for you, but it's time to go!

By: tom

tom — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:49:45 +0000

Chris May 7th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

When you agreed to not include MI and FL prior to any primaries, did you include their delegates? No, you wrote them off like every other candidate.

The number is 2,025 until the Rules committee and the candidates meet on May 31 to decide what to do with MI and FL.

You have only made this an issue for months now because your campaign was not ready on Day 1 for a serious competition for the nomination.

thanks chris

By: Betty

Betty — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:42:59 +0000

OK let's look at this real close. Clinton was for the DNC not counting the FL and MI votes. Now that she is losing she is whinning and complaning as she has accused Obama. I say if the heat is too hot get out of the kitchen. I have heard her say more than three times she will do whatever it takes to win. Now that it seems that might not happen, now she wants to change the rules (again) and make a case for something that should not even be discussed. Florida and Michigan did what they did now live with it! Stop complaining get over it, lets us bring the party back together so we can look at the real issues of our country and possible stop the bleeding of the American people paying for Bush's retirement throught excessive oil profits!

By: Diane

Diane — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:40:12 +0000

Tamara, Apparently you didn't see on the numerous articles and news reports that Obama wasn't even on the ballot on MI, since you being an intelligent individual or I'm sure you wouldn't have said that that race was stolen from her. I'm sure you would also realize that rules are put in place for a reason and not changed because of some person having a temper tantrum to get their way.

By: Krys

Krys — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:39:43 +0000

For all of those who never told a lie, step forward and run for President.

By: NickNas

NickNas — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:38:05 +0000

This is not healthy. No good for anyone anywhere. Hillary doesn't care.

By: anne in wisconsin

anne in wisconsin — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:37:57 +0000

Listen, I am a Democratic Woman who fully supports Hillary (and I'm only 44!). Once Obama HAS the nomination in hand, ALL of the votes he needs, I will support him. But he is not there yet. Obama is not so rude and disrespectful to completely write off Hillary Clinton, the first serious female candidate for president but MANY of his supporters are. They are shameful on these posts. This behavior of his supporters, more than ANYTHING Mr. Obama has done, strengthens my fear that Obama is all fluff & style and that his "followers" are not serious people. Stop it!!! You are not being the "change that you seek" to quote your leader! Democrats cannot afford to disenfranchise the fervent Hillary supporters OR the Obama supporters.

By: Richard, FL

Richard, FL — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:29:28 +0000

More than half of Hillary's supporters believe she wasn't honest or trustworthy when she has made statements like ""I'm going to do everything I possibly can to make sure that one of us takes the oath of office next January. I think that has to be the overriding goal, whatever we have to do.". They do not trust her judgement and will not listen to her and will not vote for Obama. Not much of an endorsement by her own people, is it?

By: Carol

Carol — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:28:28 +0000

What is the big deal, I did not hear you NEW PEOPLE down play Huckabee when he stayed till the end. YOU HAD IT IN FOR HILLARY
from the start. Will see what kind of TUNE you sing when Obama don't
get in the White House. He said he a Christian. I grew up in church. In my 54 years in church NOT ONCE have I ever heard my pastor my mother say anything like what Rev Wright did about our country. A real Christian would not set in church for 20 years & listen to that. That is why we have a division, in this country. People like Rev Wright.

By: Roxy

Roxy — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:24:32 +0000

Hillary is THE ONLY choice that makes sense and the Super delegates need to see it. Florida & Michigan delegates need to be seated if the Dems don't want those 2 states to go to Mccain in November!
The super delegates must do their job and go with Hillary, riots or not. The future of our beloved country is down the line.

Hillary 08

By: Pete from BC Canada

Pete from BC Canada — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:24:21 +0000

Jane Davis wrote:
"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."

TALK ABOUT INSANITY. CLINTON SUPPORTERS ARE NOT THE BRIGHTEST BULBS ON THE STRING. REMOVE DELEGATES FROM BARACK'S TOTAL THAT HE DID NOT RECEIVE? SEND THIS MESSAGE TO HILLARY. THIS COULD BE HER NEXT STRATEGY TO STEAL WHAT SHE COULD NOT WIN.

DESPARATION IS OOZING OUT OF EVERY POST FROM CLINTON SUPPORTERS. THERE IS ONLY ONE PERSON LEFT IN THE DEM CAMPAIGN.

By: LT for Obama

LT for Obama — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:21:30 +0000

So many are blaming Barack Obama for blocking the vote in Michigan. I just did some research into that and I found a very interesting quote: "State Rep. Matt Gillard, D-Alpena, said the do-over primary will create as many problems as it solves, including barring participation by Democrats who, because they thought their party's Jan. 15 primary was a farce, voted for a Republican. "This won't work," Gillard said. "People were told the Jan. 15 primary didn't matter. Now they're being told if they voted in it, they can't vote in one that does matter." So even if there was a revote, according to Gillard, those who voted for a republican because they could not vote for a democrat will not be able to revote. How do you fix this?

By: emzee

emzee — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:21:09 +0000

Florida and Michigan broke the rules, even though the DNC forwarned them of the consequences – rewarding them for breaking the rules (48 states did abide by the rules) by counting their votes – what do you think would happen next time during elections? CHAOS as every state will set thier primaries as they deem fit – ignoring the DNC; folks – is this what we democrats want???

By: Leapfrog

Leapfrog — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:19:30 +0000

The issue in Florida and Michigan was a DNC issue. The democratic party members in both states had ample warning what the consequences would be should they move their primaries forward. Clinton was OK with that decision before Super Tuesday (because she expected to walk away with the nomination). The DNC has authority over this issue. It is a Democratic party issue, not a constitutional issue. Clinton has become delusional if she thinks that Dean will back down on this issue…especially since the majority of democrats back him up on this. Anyone in Florida and Michigan knew about this before the election day, and there were no legal challenges then. It is highly improper to follow the rules until you don't like the results and then try to change the rules after the fact so they satisfy you…

It is now impossible for Clinton to win the majority of the popular vote (her back up plan), and the odds are even higher for her to get the required 2,025 delegate count. Even with Florida and Michigan in her corner, she'd have to win every remaining primary with 75% of the vote or higher to win.

It's time for her to concede defeat.

By: nikki

nikki — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:16:53 +0000

Joyce from FL. I have one question. Did you know that in order for a re-vote to take, or a ballot my mail to take it had to be voted on by the Legistlature in both FL and MI? Do you know what the legistlature in both states did. They choose to go home rather than take a vote one way or another. Neither state had the decency to make a choice one or another. Instead they choose to act like nothing was wrong and go home. Now I want to know the same thing other bloggers have asked: how in the world is Obama, or Clinton for that matter responsible for the actions of Republican controlled state legistlatures? They aren't. Neither Clinton or Obama could have forced the legistlature in either state to make a choice. The legistlature in both states knew full well what was on the line, and they choose to sit back and do nothing. These are Republicans. And then you call yourself a democrat and have the nerve to say if Hillary doesn't get the nomination you will vote for McCain who is a Republican. Even though his party has already disenfranchised the voters in both MI and FL. Wake up people!! If you can honestly afford another 4 years of Bush-McCain then by all means cut off your nose to spite your face, but if you are like most Americans who are losing jobs, paying high gas prices, and have loved ones on their 3rd and 4th tour of duty in Iraq then the choice is simple. Vote democrat come this Fall or continue the downward spiral America is on.

By: Nowhere Man

Nowhere Man — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:15:18 +0000

If, and when, Obama does finally win this, the Hillary defeat will go down as the biggest CHOKE by any politician .... EVER! Going into this election she had everything : Name recognition, wife of a popular ex-president, two term Senator, cash flowing into her coffers on a daily basis, "Ready Day One" with her 35,000 years of experience, the "Inevitable Candidate", No Worries, just bring on the Rep challenger!

They will be writing books for years about one of the worst campaigns ever run. The second-guessing, the backroom hysterics, the gnashing of teeth, the finger-pointing will go on for a very, very, very long time .....

Obama '08!

By: MB 37

MB 37 — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:15:00 +0000

Hillary claims that she will unite the party but pitches to the superdelegates that her supporters may never back Obama. She wants it both ways. Why don't they just seat the Florida delegates based on the voting and split the Michigan delegates since Obama wasn't on the ballot. He still wins regardless. Give up Hillary!!

By: Called Upon

Called Upon — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:13:16 +0000

Yesterday I received a call from Obama's campaign asking for money. What was notable about the call was the disrespectful and disdainful way the Obama worker spoke of Clinton and the whole primary process. The call was so negative that I was completely turned off. Obama's campaign seems to think that letting people vote is a bother and they have no respect for Sen. Clinton (a current 2 term Senator, former first lady, and the first viable woman presidential candidiate).
That phone call summed up so many problems with Obama's approach to the Democratic Party and Presidency.
I will not support Obama.
I will write in Hillary in November if I have to.

By: Kathy

Kathy — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:12:32 +0000

Hillary is my choice for President. I can not absolutely vote for McCain. The only way I would be comfortable voting for Obama would be if she was the vice President. But, I am still hopeful for her to be the top of the ticket.

By: Sam

Sam — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:09:22 +0000

common sense: hillary can not win the nomination

respect to her and bill for there services to your country.

people are coming up with excuses to not vote for Obama.

1. Pastor – Obama is NOT rev. wright and OBVIOUSLY does not share the same views.

2. Obama has done a lot for workers.. why do u think he has the support?

3. Clearly not an elitist compared to Mccain and Clinton.

4. Sticks to his PRINCIPLES and to MORAL VALUES.

5. RULES ARE RULES – they both agreed FL and MI would NOT count. you dont change the rules in the middle of a football game do u? AND Howard Dean DNC chair has said that u have to respect the other states that followed the rules.

You guys need to remember that.

I also think that a lot of people are coming up with excuses not to vote for Obama? why?

Not long ago ppl would say they really dont have much differences in policies.

SO WHY WOULD CLINTON SUPPORTERS VOTE mccain???? that is BEYOND ANY COMMON SENSE OR GOOD JUDGEMENT.. I would go as far as saying it is an immature and ridiculous protest, only because the person u wanted didnt get it...

If the Democratic Party unites... u guys will win in novemver, doesnt matter if its Obama or Clinton. simple as.

I'm not American... but I have been, and i respect. but I'm beginning to question why it is called the "United" states of America at all..

Americans UNITE, the world doesn't need a 3rd Bush term and for ur OWN sake, for ur own INTERNATIONAL reputation... the world wants to see u guys do well... rally behind nominee and support him all the way. Stop debating over petty differences and UNITE

By: jimmy vekmen

jimmy vekmen — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:07:43 +0000

I AGREE VERY MUCH SO WITH NOBUBBAGUMP. LOL

By: Marlye

Marlye — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:07:18 +0000

Can`t handle the truth. It`s easy to win if you have your own news staff.

By: Harerta Tesfa

Harerta Tesfa — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:07:13 +0000

Homi,

Speaking of the excuses the Clintonians use to reverse the people's choice, can you tell us why if Clinton has a broader base , has failed miserably to raise funds for her campaign. If Obama's base is made up only of blacks and young people (at least according to the feeble arguments Clinton presents), two groups that have NO MONEY, how is it that he has consistently outperformed her in fund raising? I could go on and on and ask questions about each of the silly arguments you guys make to reverse the will of the people, but I will answer the above one first.

By: Tom

Tom — Thu, 08 May 2008 02:06:14 +0000

I'm getting tired of hearing people say "If Hillary got the nomination, there may be a "black out" where black people would stay home. Can she win if that happens?". First of all, that's racism at it's finest and it gets tiring seeing black people openly being racist without anyone saying a word about it. Secondly, if we reverse that and have Obama get the nomination and have a "white out" where all the white democrats stay home, do you think he'd win? You see how asinine and racist the first question is?