May 7, 2008
Posted: 08:40 PM ET

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WASHINGTON (CNN) – Hillary Clinton called for calm Wednesday evening following a narrow win in Indiana and a significant loss in North Carolina that increased Barack Obama’s delegate lead and raised questions about whether Clinton should drop out.

“There is no cause for alarm, sometimes you got to calm people down a little bit,” Clinton told thousands of cheering female supporters at a fundraiser in Washington called ‘Generations of Women for Hillary.’

“I understand that some people are getting a little nervous, and I have to say that there really is no cause for nervousness, because we will have a unified Democratic Party,” she said. “I will work my heart out for the nominee of our party and I believe that Sen. Obama will work as hard as he can for the nominee of our party.”

Clinton added that the differences between her and Obama are minimal compared to Democrats’ differences with McCain.

Flanked onstage by daughter Chelsea and mother Dorothy Rodham, Clinton told the crowd that too many people have fought to make history by nominating a woman to give up.

“Do you know difficult it is for women to stand up and say we are the best at anything?” Clinton asked. “The Democratic Party has to know that women are the core, women have to be at the table and women are going to be heard as we continue in these contests until they finally end.”

Clinton said earlier in the day at a rally in West Virginia - the next state to hold a primary contest – that the number of delegates needed to win the nomination is actually 2,209 – not the 2,025 the Democratic Party requires. At the fundraiser, she insisted that Florida and Michigan’s votes be counted, calling it a civil rights issue.

“I will be sending a letter to Sen. Obama and to Chairman [Howard] Dean expressing my strong belief that this issue about the voters in Florida and Michigan is a civil rights issue,” said Clinton. “We need to stand up and say the Democratic Party is smart enough to figure how to be sure we don’t disenfranchise two states we have to win when it comes to the November election.”

Clinton closed by reminding the crowd she’s been counted out before, only to win.

“I landed in New Hampshire on Thursday night down nine points and I won Tuesday. You can turn elections in a day, you can turn them in a week if you know what it takes to actually win,” said Clinton.

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


Peter   May 7th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

You go, girl!

Marie in California   May 7th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

I hope Hillary doesn't throw in the towel. She's got to keep fighting. She got my vote and some of my money.

I'm not a "party animal" so I don't give a hoot about the Democratic party itself. I support candidates instead. Hillary is my first choice. McCain is my second choice. Obama isn't even on the list.

Ron   May 7th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Please go away New York must be in shambles with you gone for so long. Time to get back to work.

Go Obama / Edwards 08

Bill, Florida   May 7th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

It is very much a civil rights issue. If I don't have a say in the democratic primary, I won't exercise my right to vote in the crucial general election, even if Hillary is the nominee. And no, I'm not just another statistic that will come around to vote in November. If the DNC refuses to seat the delegates from Michigan and Florida, I would feel very turned off from the party, and that feeling will not go away.

Liz in SD   May 7th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

Hillary, do all women a favor and stop acting totally irrational. It's over, end this gracefully. Do you really think your talk of Senator Obama's electability is helpful in the general? You know you're hurting your party. We won't forget.

Steve, NJ   May 7th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

“I will work my heart out for the nominee of our party and I believe that Sen. Obama will work as hard as he can for the nominee of our party.”

One would hope….one would hope….

lol   May 7th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

dnc if you disenfranchise florida, and MI., the republicans will be happy to take the votes. In FL hillary won big, mccains and hillary's voting record are similar. they will not vote democratic if their votes are not counted.

s.positive   May 7th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

The delusion in this camp cannot be overemphaized…

Dylan John   May 7th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Gee… it's just so easy for Hillary to play the gender card over and over again and get away with it every time. Just IMAGINE Obama saying…

“Do you know how difficult it is for (black people) to stand up and say we are the best at anything? The Democratic Party has to know that (black people) are the core, (black people) have to be at the table and (black people) are going to be heard as we continue in these contests until they finally end.”

He would be called a "racist" and that would be the end of his campaign. I'm proud of him for not resorting to Clintonesque pandering and card-playing and continuing to choose the high road.

Obama 08

chris   May 7th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Why didn't she care so much about Florida and Michigan earlier if it is such a civil rights issue?

Charlotte   May 7th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Women have had to be twice as smart and 10 times more determined to overcome bias. Go Hillary

Steven   May 7th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Hmm, the start of jockeying for a VP spot on the ticket I think, and carrying on the slash and burn tactics, she's basically saying between the lines if Obama doesn't accept (which he shouldn't) he's disenfranchising women voters which will obviously cost him votes and makes a mockery of the preceding "I will do anything to help the nominee" part.

Sure you will, but only if you're also on the ticket, otherwise you'll take them down with you! I think she would literally say or do anthing for a chance at any power.

Sarah Smith   May 7th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

There will be NO UNITY YOU BALD FACED

PATHOLOGICAL LIAR!!

YOU (HILLY) are a scallywag! a wretch! scum! voyeurer!

Let's revisit what your husband DID because you ??? !!! aren't

'traditional' pls TELL your consitutents..

YOU are more in favor of the MORMON POLYGAMY Modus than we realize!!!

Bill can pursue to his heart's content while YOU OBSESS on running for prez!

Ha Ha ! You represent PERVERSION….. !!!

YOU DO NOT REPRESENT MY VALUES!!!

Marlye   May 7th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

OBAMA FARAGON 08

Terrence (Winston Salem, NC)   May 7th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Question: If Obama did a speech like this to an ALL BLACK crowd, would he be racist?

Tom   May 7th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

This woman will stop at nothing to sabotage this election. She is only succeeding in alienating women from the only party in which they can find a decent voice and an acceptable agenda for equality.
Just drop out Hillary and begin to support the actual, voted upon and delegate leading Democratic candidate. Stop your ego trip now.

Independent99999   May 7th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Fact is she never was in the lead since Iowa!
She never performed as expected.
A person with a name like Obama beating a name like Clinton - that tells the World something right?. The victory of Obama is no ordinary thing. It is a story of rising star / iconic in stature and a story that does not repeat in a 100 years.
All of us living are fortunate to see this unfold in front of our eyes. It is one for the history books - a name like Obama beating a name like Clinton in one year!

Brad   May 7th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Funny how in October she had no problem with the status of Micigan and Florida.

"We believe that Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina play a unique and special role in the nominating 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's approved nominating calendar"
Quoted from a release by Clinton and her campaign.

Further she stated in regards to Michigan:
"I personally did not think it made a differance whether my name was on the ballot. You know its clear this election they're having is not going to count for anything"

Not until she fell behind in the delegates did she start touting MI and FL as being crucial.

SERIOUSLY   May 7th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

Where was the calm after she beat Obama in the last contest? This should highlight a key difference in the way these two have been managing their campaigns(which is a great indicator of how they would manage their duties as President). Obama is not afraid to let voters think for a minute, while Clinton wants to shove her opinions and false information down the throat of every person she can reach. And she realizes she can reach a lot more people if she gives herself a boost in the form of a $6.4 Million personal loan.

Funny. Play the scenarios out from the last few months.

Clinton loses a contest when there's still some time left - ATTACK THE HELL OUT OF OBAMA
Clinton wins a contest towards the end of the fight - ATTACK THE HELL OUT OF OBAMA
Clinton in effect loses the last major set of contests left in the race - HOLD ON NOW! DON'T START ATTACKING ME. EVERYONE CALM DOWN.

Tony in Atlanta   May 7th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

Race card is off limits but its open season for the gender card

JacknJill   May 7th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

What a joke, Hillary. Women have been leaving your side for the last few months as you have lied, pandered and slithered through your attempts to derail Obama.
You lie, good women don't have to lie.

You pander, American's are tired of that kind of politics.

You slither like a snake (learning it from Carville?) when you speak of Obama as though he's not worthy of saving our country from the likes of you.

The women I know, and we are a STRONG family of women are far better than you could ever try to be. We would have NEVER stayed with a lying philandering husband just to get us a dream job. Ewww!

Sean   May 7th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

There is no civil rights issue. It is a private party. There is NO disenfranchisement. Federal law only applies to the November election. She is bound and determined to destroy this election.

JC   May 7th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

she (Hillary) said. “I will work my heart out for the nominee of our party and I believe that Sen. Obama will work as hard as he can for the nominee of our party.”

I wonder what kind of heart she has.
She is simply unbelievable.

Say Good Bye!!!!!   May 7th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

What math is HRC using? Her own, is she going to change the rules?
Even with Mich. and Fl. she will be unable to catch up. May she should contact some experts in math to get their opinion…oh yeah that's right she doesn't need them. If she can't add or subtract or remember the total needed…how is she going to fix the economy? Yes it would be nice to have a women president but we need one who can be……not HRC.

Jim   May 7th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

and why your at it will you please help me pay off my dept….

KT   May 7th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

It's over Hillary. You yourself said in the Fall that Florida and Michigan wouldn't count. So if you are so concerned about their votes, why didn't you speak up in the Fall? Get over your ego and give up. You make many successful and talented women look bad.

JN   May 7th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Are we playing the gender card again…Barack will be the nominee of the Democratic Party. Enough about Florida and Michigan. You were the cause of this mess after violating the RULES. Isn't that called cheating? Even if Florida and Michigan are counted,you are still behind in popular vote..Isn't the nominee chosen by pledged delegates though? so please explain your Florida and Michigan argument. Oh and also how can you say you WON Michigan when Obama's name was not on the ballot. He followed the rules., you DIDN'T.

Ha   May 7th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Finding new ways to divide this party…

Democrat   May 7th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

It would be historic no matter who wins.

Please Hill, throw your support behind the winner. You can stay in until June 3rd, but you must Support Obama with all your political power then.

To all the Hill supporters:
Please, don't be offended by the bitterness of some of Obama's fans. It comes from both sides, and it's just been a nasty battle. Voting for McCain is like cutting off the nose to spite the face. It doesn't make sense. Please, both candidates have weaknesses, and this race has been bitter, but vote DEMOCRAT '08.

CNN probably won't post this comment because it's not negative.

Charlotte   May 7th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Democrats for Hillary Unite…Write in her name in November. Let the DNC have their nominee. If all the Hillary supporters write in her name we can show them who we think is the best…Let the Obama supporters have their vote, let McCain have his votes, we can win with what is left…

Craig A Texas Democrat   May 7th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Well here comes the gender card i wonder what people would say if Obama started saying Do you know how difficult it is for a black man to stand up and say we we are the best at anything? Fact is Obama dont look at himself like that. He is an American who is a man who happens to be African American. Hillary leave the gender card alone Americans know the struggle of all people in this country. Stop focusing on you,i,me and start focusing on us.

illinoisian   May 7th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Wow. As a woman I am going to vote for someone I consider honest, right on the issues I care about, and someone who will turn the US around. That someone is Barak Obama.

Hillary, this a is not a gender issue. Stop with the victim act. If your name didn't happen to be Clinton, you wouldn't have a hope to win this. Well, actually you still don't have a hope to win it.

Women who vote for Hillary simply because she's a woman need to get over their we-are-women-hear-us-roar man-hating attitudes and look at the issues.

Gas tax holiday? Yeah, good one Hillary -let's not listen to the over 200 economists who think it's a bad idea. She must be channeling George W.

I would rather help make history by voting for an African American than a power hungry out-of-touch elitist woman.

Julie mn   May 7th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

I believe it is shame the way the media have trashed Hillary,Bill and chelsea Clinton, it still goes to show that its all about the rich, and the corrupt, the media has been bought and paid for by the campaign of hate and division,

N Smith   May 7th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Hillary, get the hell out of the race, with all due respect. At times I feel true empathy for you, but then you always seem to say something that eliminates any that I have. Here we have the gender card again - out in the clear. People say Obama plays the race card. He NEVER has. When has he ever said "Do you know how hard it is to say you're the best because you're part black, part white?" Go away Hillary. NO VP either. Let's beat McCain.

Kathy   May 7th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Don't give up Hillary. We are still here for you all the way through. Don't let the media tell us who to vote for.

Kirk   May 7th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Take Away Two Big States For Obama The delegates The Popular Vote He'd Be Way Behind !!!!

I'm From Michigan , Obama And his Campaign BLOCKED The Re-vote Here In Michigan . He Will Not Get My Vote . If He makes it To the General Election . I Feel The Democratic Party Has Given Us A Bad Choice If Obama Gets The Nomination , And I Will Vote For Sen. John McCain !!!!. I'd Rather Have 4 Years Of John McCain As President , Than 1 Day Of Obama !!!

Obama Has Pissed Off This Michigan Democrat !!!!!!!!!

Emeka, Florida   May 7th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

Hilarious. Is this a joke? Hillary better make a demand - whether she needs the VP slot or needs help to pay her debts. Else Obama should lobby Sen Evan Bayh or Ed Rendell as his VP as a means to force her out.

Jeff   May 7th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

I love Hillary but enough is enough.
After he next contest regardless of if you win step down and retire and let all the people in the party that screwed you out of the nomination work for Obama in November and let Mccain win the whitehouse
Obama can not win the white house with the voting coalition he has.
The African American Community are dems and will not cross over to the republicans. Hillar'y core will or they will stay home.
I do not want Hillay to stay in the senate.
I want her to retire and let the dems be damed with Obama the damaged and unelectable candidate.
He is not a uniter but a devider along racial lines. Look at the exit polls and all the voting patterns. He won big from the start but once voters got to know him and his relationships he has not won big except in NC, and most of his wins are due to the african American vote.

The voting block Hillary is winning the woman, blue collar working men, seniors, religious, Obama can not win enough in the general and they will vote for McCain over Obama.
= McCain in the white house

Haneefah Hasan   May 7th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

I pray that she stops dividing the party. I pray that she starts to tell the truth. I pray that Hillary Clinton spends $11.4 million dollars on the People that were prayed on by the Mortgate companies. I pray that Senator Clinton goes to a gas station in each State in the USA and SPEND $11.4 MILLION TO FILL UP EVERY CAR THAT COMES TO THAT STATION FOR JUST 1 DAY!
SHE IS SO ELITE SHE ONLY WANTS TO PAY TO WIN THE ELECTION NOT HELP THE PEOPLE. IF SHE WANTS TO WIN THE PEOPLE OVER DO THAT HILLARY! STOP BEING SO ELITIST AND SHALLOW!

WHAT SAY YOU-ALL?

HANEEFAH

soy   May 7th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

selfish, self-centered, and inconsiderate. She only cares about herself and her personal ambitions and thats it. She can't get this nomination unless she steals it from Obama and it'll have some big long term consequences for the democratic party. I'm sure we all remember the history behind why the Republicans lost the overwhelming African-American support they had up until the 1960s civil rights fight.

IN Voter   May 7th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

One of the things that I've really appreciated about Barack Obama's campaign has been his refusal to play the "race card" in his effort to gain supporters.

The same can not be said about Hillary Clinton when it comes to the "gender card." How could she be more blatant than this in saying, "vote for me because I'm a woman!" It's really sad.

I hope and pray that the US has a female president in my lifetime. But I hope that woman is elected because she is the best person for the job, and not because of her sex alone. At this point, Senator Clinton is doing damage to that goal the longer she stays in this race.

Leapfron   May 7th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

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 the 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 get the required majority of the popular vote, 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.

Kathy in KENTUCKY   May 7th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT
THE FIRST WOMAN PRESIDENT
HILLARY 2008

DON'T GIVE UP HILLARY, FIGHT ALL THE WAY WE KNOW
WE CAN DO THIS. WE KNOW YOU CAN DO THIS, YOU
ARE EXPERIENCED,STRONG AND THAT IS WHAT AMERICA
NEEDS NOW. SO STAY STONG AND DON'T LISTEN TO THE
GOOD OLD BOYS CLUB. WE KNOW HOW THE GOOD OLD
BOYS WORK.

GO HILLARY

Cham   May 7th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

If Hillary was leading the delegate counts, the number of delegates needed would be no more than 2,025. Further, she would suggest that the trailing candidate should bow out once she reached that number.

Edgar   May 7th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Hillary no matter what occured I am with you!

GG   May 7th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

why not? keep spending your millions, while people die of hungar and starvation.

Independent   May 7th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

As a female, I do not want this woman to represent my gender. She has set back feminism 20 years. She likes to be one of the boys, but can have tears if moment suits her. I would love to have a woman as president, but Hillary Clinton is the worst representative of the female gender. From this article, she is now pandering to the female vote. If you have watched this election process, you will note that she will play to what people want to hear. I have and will continue to support Barack Obama.

Alex   May 7th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

To all those Hillary supporters out there, I can understand why you are pissed about the comments that Obama supporters such as myself have made. You have to understand Hillary is the reason for these comments, most of us respected Hillary and wanted to vote for her, but we saw a different person as this campaign went along.

The turning point was when she began to tear into Obama out of desparation. Call it what you want, but Hillary has given the Republicans an unbelievable amount of ammunition for her own self interest. Obama doesn't deserve that say what you want about him, but who mudslings that much in their own party and these comments that she has made are outrageous, she has thrown the kitchen sink at him.

I don't know maybe her campaign did it to her. I understand that she badly wants this election, she would make history and one day we will have a great woman for president and I think that day will come soon. Hillary is not your only hope and her character has shown, we clearly can't have a President like her that acts this way. Some may say she is being a fighter, no I call it desparation.

We need to unite now, she fought hard, but this election is over and to all those supporters who say they will vote for McCain, why are you in this party? If you can so easily switch. A vote for McCain is going to be what it has been and worse for Bush. Both you and I know that. So your right let us stop fighting and come together behind Obama. You thought he was a strong candidate before, you surely still believe that. It is just that this negative campaign has made you angry as it has me as well.

Chris Crew   May 7th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

I have no problem with Clinton pushing on as long as she doesn't spend all HER money on negative campaign ads that will ultimately hurt the Democratic party.

It is no defense that the Republicans would do the same… they are the other party and doing their dirty work for them does a great deal more damage than she leads on.

I am hoping that she uses these final few races to lose gracefully in an attempt to rebuild her image. She could start by denouncing all the focus of Wright, flag lapel pins, and other general attacks on Obama's patriotism. If she fails in this, this election may forever change how Americans view the Clintons.

WeLuvObama   May 7th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

HIllary, I am beginning to not like you!!!!! You took you sneaky, coniving self in that superdelegate meeting and strong armed them. I will not, no matter what anyone says, vote for you if you steal this nomination from Senator Obama. I will seat this one out. Why is the goal post always moved to fit whatever predicament you are in? You agreed that MI & FL would not count because they had broken the rules. Now you are behind and you want do whatever it takes to get you ahead. I am also tired of you saying Obama can't win the white vote, you can't win the black vote. You also said in the last debate that Senator Obama could beat McCain. I guess that was another lie coming out of your ugly mouth. YOU ARE SO SELFISH.

Called Upon   May 7th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

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. Moreover, the caller did not have a true understanding of the campaign finace laws or electoral college of which she spoke. 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.

Roxy   May 7th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Go Hillary, we need a fighter in the White House!

Hillary 08

JC   May 7th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

“Do you know difficult it is for women to stand up and say we are the best at anything?” Clinton asked. “The Democratic Party has to know that women are the core, women have to be at the table and women are going to be heard as we continue in these contests until they finally end.”

Well, Hillary met House Speaker Nancy Pelosi today.
She should have asked Nancy for advice on how to be more convincing as

"Hillary lacks conviction of anything." - Dr. Robert Reich, Bill's labor secretary.

Nancy can make a point without being a liar and spinner.
Nancy will not laugh at you for believing, God forbid, her lie.
Nancy is an excellent role model for American women, while Hillary puts women to shame. She will make it much more difficult for the next woman candidate. What does she care?

Nobody should stand up and say he or she is the best at anything.
That is left for others to say. Endorsements from own family are meaningless. You don't ask your husband as your reference when you apply for any job. The Clintons just don't get it, because they think they are above us.

Gerry In Toronto   May 7th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

The interpetation of this message, is help Hillary pay off her campaign debt, so she can repay herself.

Don   May 7th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

How can Hillary say let the super delegates decide when Obama hasthe the majority of the popular votes. Just like the Clintons to not listen to the majority and make decisions for their own gain. Obsma has an insurmountable lead in every category and is the Democratic choice. Get over it Hillary and serve the people by resigning.

Pat in Cali   May 7th, 2008 10:19 pm ET

If Rev. Wright would not have been Hillary's pastor, how come he was Bill and Hillary's spiritual adviser during the Monica scandal. Bill would not be my husband if he committed adultery and got caught red handed.

And how come Catholics do not leave their churches when they find out that their priest have been molesting their sons. Is there a double standard here?

Hillary has to stay in the race until her supporters give her enough money to pay herself back $11 million and pay the rest of her campaign debts. No cause for alarm until she gets some more contributions. Now that's a shell game for you.

Peter   May 7th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

Listen - If Hillary Clinton says "No cause for alarm", there is BIG cause for alarm!
If Hillary Clinton says "I will wholeheartedly support the nominee", she means that SHE will be the nominee, otherwise she will give the same level of support to Obama as Edwards gave to Kerry ie..NONE.
Hillary, if you have 35 years experience, why didn't you forgo 4 of them and take on incumbent Bush in 2004??? That's when America needed you, in 2008 you need America!

BJ   May 7th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

That's right Hillary!

Obama supporters are ALWAYS so hasty in asking you to quit. GEEZ, he only ONE primary in 2 months! The same thing happened before until you SILENCED them with PA.

NC is predominantly Black, so what good does it do Obama being the BLACK CANDIDATE? I'm not even worried about the young kids, because by Nov. they will have forgotten. Short attention span. He still CANNOT WIN in NOV.

Rush Limbaugh thinks too highly of himself, if he thinks you won IND because "he" told Reps to vote your way. Legend in his own mind truly!

YOU are the only one that can beat McCain in Nov. So if the Democrats deny you the nomination, then GO INDEPENDENT and we'll follow you! The Democrats can continue losing for the next 100 years!

allxdreamer   May 7th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

I think many ppl are just acting silly. First of all Hillary WON Indiana, a state Obama said would be the tie breaker. Hillary also did well in N.C. considering Obama is getting 90%+ of the black vote. She still managed to get 43% of the votes, almost half. Everyone knew Obama was going to win N.C. that was no new factor. But everyone didn't know is that although through a narrow margin, HILLARY CLINTON WON ANOTHER STATE. If Obama was doing so well as the pudits are trying to imply, why didn't Obama win INDIANA? The fact is Obama is still a weak candidate. I still believe the Republicans know Hillary would the the toughest opponent and that is why many have voted for Obama. The problem is coming in November, this game will not play out for Obama and the republicans who are allowed to vote in the DEM Primary will vote for MCCain.
I have heard some say Hillary's supporters are bitter. Well, I am not bitter that ppl are voting. That is what the primary was made for. What I am bitter about is just because Obama won N.C. as everyone projected considering the large black vote but still lost INDIANA, Hillary should drop out. NON SENSE. Whether Hillary wins or not, she has a right to continue on. As long as she is still winning states, AND SHE IS STILL WINNING STATES OVER OBAMA, there is no reason for her to drop out. I think most superdelegates will understand that the big states are important states and if Obama can't win over Hillary, how is he going to win over John MCCAIN and all the negatives he will use in the general election. Stop saying Hillary should quit; she has every right to go on so every vote is counted.

mzgemini, carnegie,pa   May 7th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

It is truly a sad state of affairs when one selfish person is willing to sacrifice the good of the entire party because of her feeling of entitlement. It is more of a disgrace that she will take money from people for a failed campaign at a time when many people are struggling just to make it. Instead of trying to sell false hope and gimmicks, Hillary should exit with whatever dignity she has left and try to help the democratic party take back the White House in Nov.

It appears that her only motive now is to force Obama to lose so that she can say I told you so and come back and try to run in 2012.

Adam Schifter   May 7th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

Good bye Hillary. It was a nobel run. Please bow out while you still have the respect of your party.

Write - In   May 7th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

If Obama takes the nomination, then I am writing in Hillary's name in November.
I am tired of standing by and supporting whichever left wing liberal the DNC throws at us even though they can't win in a general election.
Clinton is the best candidiate and she has been treated terribly by the media and the corrupt DNC. Plus, Obama has been disrespectful of her from the start.
I'm writing in her name in November if I have to. I'm fed-up, and I'm not supporting the Democratic ticket this year if she is not the nominee.

Independent   May 7th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

Clinton is calculating her chance again: secretly wishing that a scandel explores Obama since this is all what she got to know in her own life. She has miscalculated. if Republicans got some attack to do, they'll wait after the nomination, not now. The porblem is that demographic superdelegates are shortsighted to go alone with it. They are making a mistake.

I won't t trust Clinton in her words such as 'work her heart out" for Obama. Believe me, she is not trusworthy and can be malicious. Just look at her patterns of behavior.

DC   May 7th, 2008 10:21 pm ET

That is precisely the problem with Hillary: do what it takes to actually win. Bush demonstrated that Americans are gulible and easily driven by fear when he so easily sold the war and Hillary has jumped on the Bush fear monger band wagon.

Hillary Lies!   May 7th, 2008 10:22 pm ET

Entitlement, it's a powerful thing.

Ross in MD   May 7th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

Great rationale - "I know I lost the election, ran my campaign $20 million in the hole, insulted half the Democratic party, but hey I'm a woman. Vote for me, I won't get prostate cancer"!

Jay from Chicago   May 7th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

I think this is a great idea by the Obama campaign to encourage supporters to donate in order to match Hillary's loans to her campaign.

I hope and pray that Hillary drops out so that our country can begin the healing process to take on John Mccain in the fall. Don't her supporters see that Hillary is only looking out for her own ambition at this point.

It's funny how Clinton who is worth 109 million dollars is asking working people to support her dying campaign. Even more ridiculous is that she is charging her supporters interest on the loans she gave the campaign. Even more stunning, she is just using the rest of the funds she gets from now on to pay off outstanding debts and reimburse herself with the money of people who are struggling to make ends meet..

how ironic..she is the antichrist

Obama 2008

Sharon Minnesota   May 7th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

If the North Carolina voters were disenfranchised by taking away their votes due to a bogus penalty where the opposing party was responsible, what would the Obama people be saying then????

To even the score, I suggest that North Carolina and, let's see ahh, how about Minnesota, lets wipe their votes out too. That make it fair for both candidates. Silly, I know but it makes as much sense to nullify the votes in Florida and Michigan too.

How about it Clinton supporters, let's have your opinion on this.

COUNT FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN VOTES!!!

Monique from NC   May 7th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

This is exactly why I love her! She is a fighter, an optimist and I'm behind her all the way.

Robert   May 7th, 2008 10:24 pm ET

Hillary really seems obsessed with her gender. Perhaps thats been part of the problem. She doesn't want to be the next great president as much as she wants to be the first female president.

No McSame   May 7th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

None for you $100,000,000 woman. Can't sell me don't worry be happy Bush already used that pitch.

NH Mom   May 7th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

Hillary you are absolutely amazing. You are tireless, tenacious, tough, and brilliant. I admire you greatly. I don't know how you do it and I wish I had just an ounce of your courage and energy.
I support you fully.
Step back and give the lady some room for a change. And, some well deserved respect too.

Hillary all the way. If she doesn't get the nomination, then I'm writing her name in on my ballot in November. I will be proud to do so.

Karen G   May 7th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

Hillary is right she is the best candidate, people seem to forget how many times obama has lied to the public, his first lie is posing as a black man, though he is far from black. He is so white in his upbringing he will never have the values of the black people. If you are voting for him just because you are black, you will be sadly disappointed, he is only using you. The misstruths that Hillary has said are not near as bad as obama's, get real and look at the big picture and quit voting with your skin.He will drop you like a hot cake and go back to his white roots,after he has used you.

Mark   May 7th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

I hope Hillary will restore some of credentials, that are lost throughout this campaign, in the remaining few days of her campaign by elevating the bitterness that has grown among deomcrats.

New Yok   May 7th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

Mrs. "Do or say anything" I am so tired of your spin. If it was the other way around you would have been shouting from the mountain top for BO to end his campaign and NOT he should stay in the race because it is so hard for someone like him to be best at anything. I am so thankful for the results yesterday! Sooner or later you will have have to end it. Please God let it be sooner!!!!!!

barackobama44thpresidentofusa.blogspot.com   May 7th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

It's time for REAL change in Washington, it's time for Barack Obama for president !

Sharon - NC   May 7th, 2008 10:26 pm ET

I think all of the non-thinking women of the country who support Hillary Clinton should go ahead and send her the $30 they would have saved by repealing the gas tax for the summer (as if she had the power and the time frame within which to accomplish this ridiculous notion) so that she can pay off her debt and go away. Go ahead, let her use you some more.

Peter   May 7th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

I trust that the good people of Oregon will finally terminate Hillary's delusion and the Democrat's nightmare.
Obama simply cannot accept her as a VP, it would be an utter disaster! After Oregon, Obama will have enough delegates and supers to allow MI and FL to be counted as they now stand. At this point he will not need more supers, his lead will be reduced but he will cross the 2025 finish line. The DNC will not give Hillary what she most wants - a new finish line of 2250 delegates.
This way FL and MI are happy, Obama is happy, the DNC are happy, the superdelegates are happy since they don't have to choose or switch alligences, and Hillary Clinton is gone!

European Guest   May 7th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

It is awesome to see from europe:

The democratic party still discuss about a nominee while one of them is unbeatable in the popular vote. This fight only reduces the chance for a win in november. You should seriously make a decision now, before the reputation of Sen. Obama is damaged to hard by the unfaily campain of Sen. Clinton. If this would be a public played chess game, nobody would understand why Sen. Clinton still is going on without the chance of a win. She is wasting money of there supporters and even worse: time for the democratic party to start a working campain for november.

Monique from NC   May 7th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

No matter how you feel about him, his opinion is not to be taken lightly. Hillary is the stronger candidate.

Sharon Minnesota   May 7th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

Please, Please, Obama supporters try to be civil. It's getting so that I can hardly look at these posts anymore. You will be the only voice heard pretty soon as people are getting so put off with your negative and hateful remarks about the Clintons. Is that what you are really looking for, complete isolation from your fellow democrats?

Behold, The Queen From The Twilight Zone Arriveth!   May 7th, 2008 10:28 pm ET

Oh, you all thought that 2,025 was the number for victory? Well, Queen Hillary from the Twilight Zone is here to correct your foolish mistake!

This lady has mental health issues.

Voter   May 7th, 2008 10:29 pm ET

Because the democratic party has a super delegate system, and the super delegates do not vote until the convention, Obama will not be the nominee until Hillary gives up! It is that simple. Hillary has to give up for Obama to win. How can Hillary give up if she and her supporters believe that she has the best solutions for our country. The United States of America is above any party - Republican or Democratic. Hillary should fight on if she believes in her Solutions for America. This is the only way! People will support her if they believe in her solutions. If she loses, the next best person will gain their support. Why should someone vote for a party — this is about the president of the United States of America!

Ron   May 7th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Give Sen Clinton Mi and FL base it on the average that she won iin states which is 52 %

Clinton 1686 + 52% of 368 = 1876
Obama 1845 + 48% of 368 = 2021

Go Obama / Edwards 08

Debra   May 7th, 2008 10:30 pm ET

It is for the people of the United States of America to decide who is the best candidate. Based on current numbers, that is not you Mrs. Clinton. Let the race continue and when all have voted and you are still behind, will you step down. I doubt it. This is your destiny in your eyes. Maybe 8 or 4 years ago, but not today. Today it is our time whether you like it or not.

Mary   May 7th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

This is the first time ever that I will not support the Democratic Ticket. I am not voting for McCain or Obama. I too will be writing in my candidate's name (Hillary Clinton) on my ballot in the November general election. I have never done a write-in candidiate before…but now is the time!! I am sending my message to the DNC (who messed-up Florida and Michigan and who created the ridiculous proportional delegate system) and to those who discounted and tried to discredit the most qualified candidiate (the first woman who could have been president). Shame on the Democratic Party.

Jodie, Idaho   May 7th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

How different would this be if Hillary was ahead and Obama was in her place? Understand Hillary supporters you might be mad now, but think what a vote for McCain means. It means a continuation of the REPUBLICAN

David D Kollie   May 7th, 2008 10:31 pm ET

On the field of play, the experience player keeps rolling the ball whereas the inexperience player struggle for the ball behind the experience player.
This is totally opposite of the game that is going on between Hillary and Obama. She is experienced but struggling behind the inexperience. LOL.
This only raise a question what are superdelegates waiting for to put an end to this game?

Chris W, AZ   May 7th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

They say that it ain't over until the fat lady sings…
But I am getitng tired listening to the same old song; So can someone, PLEASE, hand Mrs Clinton a hearing-aid???

Bill   May 7th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

Lets see. First she signs an agreement not to count Mich. and Florida.
She ends up behind, then she wants to count them. Not by a re-do, but just by those who voted. Then it is the pledged delegates. Nope, behind there to, so then it is the popular vote. Nope, behind there to. Now it is "If we had a set up like the Republicans do, I would win." Oh, appoint me because I say I am more electable and would make a better President. Lets not forget, only I can win the big states. That comment alone should make all of the rest of the states feel real good. She has come up with every way possible to win this, except where it counts. In the eyes of the voters. The results show it. She expects everyone to let her pick the way for her to win. Does that not tell you something about this person? Oh, just heard. Do you know how hard it is for a woman? Man, I get dizzy just hearing her change her mind on how she should win. I guess we should just throw out everything and just let her have it after she picks the way in which she wants to win. The heck with the rules and what the people have said. Face it, the Clintons just want the power and will do anything it takes to achieve it. The fact of the matter is that Obama has taken on Bill, Hillary, The Rev., and everything else that has been thrown at him, and he is still winning. Should tell you something. Nice speech last night. I am working for you, but please send me more of your ever shrinking dollars, so I can keep going. Not enough? I will put in more of my own. If she cannot run her campaign without running out of money, how can she be trusted to run the country? She has better judgement? If she does, why is she getting beat by a virtual unknown in popular vote, pledged delegates, and almost tied in super delegates and is behind in states won? I will use her own words here, " a win is a win".I don't think she did a good job of judging Obama. Don't even bring race into this. I am a typical, 57 year old white man. One who is not yet senile enough to fall for the Clinton's spin. The whole problem is the she expected to get into the White House on the Clinton name alone.

son of Rush   May 7th, 2008 10:34 pm ET

The Hillary democrats will leave the party in droves if Barak steals the nomination from her. One very good reason: The Radical left wing of the party has hijacked the Democratic party and driven it's conservative base to McCain.

obeemer will lose to McKane

mike concerned democrate   May 7th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

A previous Hillary supporter - no longer - question the whole party who allow this to erode and split the party - allowing personal motivations flying in the face of common sense to make all of democrates to look weak !!!!!!!!!!!!!

Alex   May 7th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

WOW! This is outrageous!!!!!! So CNN you are being hushed about Paul V Clinton, this is unbelievable. Well you can be sure I will be spreading this around blogs. I can't even find the words for this injustice. CNN you spend almost a month on Rev Wright, but you won't cover Paul V Clinton for a day!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I thought this was a relatively objective network, I was wrong and people will find out about this.

Chad   May 7th, 2008 10:35 pm ET

"DON'T GIVE UP HILLARY, FIGHT ALL THE WAY WE KNOW
WE CAN DO THIS. WE KNOW YOU CAN DO THIS, YOU
ARE EXPERIENCED,STRONG AND THAT IS WHAT AMERICA
NEEDS NOW. SO STAY STONG AND DON'T LISTEN TO THE
GOOD OLD BOYS CLUB. WE KNOW HOW THE GOOD OLD
BOYS WORK.

GO HILLARY'

I'm old enough to remember disputed conventions. She can't win, hon. If she somehow managed to GET the nomination now, we'll still lose. She doesn't CARE. THAT is what you have to step back and see.

JC   May 7th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

Hillary:
No cause for alarm. I just have to add more blackness to Obama by tattooing Wright to his forehead, even though his mother, Dr. Ann Dunham was as white as I am. Oops, I forgot that Bill sought spiritual counseling from Rev. Wright when Monica occupied the air waves in the nation. Why things like this always happened to me?

allxdreamer   May 7th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

We love you Hillary! We are with you 100%.
Hillary Clinton 2008!!!

Danny   May 7th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

Please post this:

Instead of looking at the FL situation as a political issue, take a more philosophical stance.

If the election in Florida was unfair, then the votes should not count. Our democracy was established to resist unfair elections just as much as it was to ensure there were elections.

Using John Rawls's "Veil of Ignorance," we can see that the election in Florida was unfair. If prior to the election, and prior to knowing anything about who would play what roles in the election, both Obama and Clinton had the opportunity to look at what would happen in FL (not knowing which of them would fulfill each roll), then they would have determined the election in Florida to be unfair.

I'm not going to write a detailed analysis of this here, but anyone who cares to spend 10 minutes researching the issue will agree with me.

The election in Florida was unfair. Therefore, it should not count. I say this as a Florida voter, although that is irrelevant.

Annamica, OH   May 7th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

We will win Hillary! And if Obama is the nominee we will run and we will win in 2012. I'm so proud of you.

It's time women stood up for their right!

Good Day   May 7th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

Its a great day in America. Clinton is done she can't win unless she get 86 percent of the rest of the delegates which we all know is impossible. So we finally get a non Clinton or Bush in the White House

gerald strother   May 7th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

Is is all over HIllary, I am beginning to not like you This is NOT about YOU have you no Shame ? do you not care anymore you have lost the game and you know it so why am i beginning to not like you do the right thing

mitchell from arkansaw   May 7th, 2008 10:39 pm ET

gender card? oh well,she will quit ,soon.

scott from LA   May 7th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

Keep going Hillary!!! I want a fighter in the white house not a man who reminds me of a minister. And as far as Indiana goes…how many points were you behind just a week ago before you WON the Indiana Primary? Obama said the night before "a win is a win." Oh I see, only if it's on his side right? Real presidential material he is…hope…change…hope…change….Rev. wright…hope….change…"for the first time in my life, I'm proud to be a American."…hope…change…"people in small towns like their guns and religion because of the economy"…hope…change. Oh one more thing…if he is the nominee I guess he will expect McCain to drop out too? What a fighter Obama is.

fred   May 7th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

the party is over. so save your face and be a good loser and get out

Brent   May 7th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

I will vote for McCain over Obama if Hillary doesnt get the nomination… McCain knows what he is talking about at least and has experience in for the position for which he is running. Obama made one silly speach and thinks he is qualified to make a presidential bid, and that is a joke…a joke to me….our country…and the people who have more experience than him. I am a hardcore liberal and have been forever but will not vote for an empty candidate. Its one thing talking about what youre going to do, but when he has to actually do it….who knows?

Every time Obama wins another state, people condemn Hillary, but whenever Hillary wins Pennsylvania, Ohio, or another HUGE state by a 10 point margin its "OH WELL, HILLARY WAS SUPPOSED TO WIN THERE, LETS MOVE ON"??? It doesnt seem fair….

tom   May 7th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

She's Crying to women Now.

LD   May 7th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

go home hillary

Linda, Kentucky   May 7th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

To IN voter: I agree completely. There are many women who are more qualified than Hillary Clinton. We can't support her only because she's a woman, and in fact that's degrading to women.

To Called Upon: I'm sorry you had a bad experience with the caller. Actually, I'm wondering if the call was legitimate because, as far as I know, Obama supporters don't calls asking for donations. The woman who called you sounded very unprofessional, whoever she was. That's not the Obama campaign style.

Ernesto Lopez   May 7th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

is OK that Hillary uses the gender card in her favor, but if Obama tries to use the race card he would get automatically destroyed.

"Oh look at me I'm a poor elitist woman lying manipulator rat , vote for me!"

Tyler in Raleigh, NC   May 7th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

Thank you Mrs. Clinton for informing me that I shoudl vote for you because you are a woman. Perhaps I should vote for Obama becuase he has worked hard as an African-American…. or McCain for being a senior.

I thought you were the one telling us that its not about race/gender. That its about "solutions". How is voting a woman for being a woman a solution to anything??

It sounds like discrimination to me and the same old idea of men promoting men, just in reverse. So its okay for women to do it, but not white men?

Voter   May 7th, 2008 10:43 pm ET

My hope is for McCain rather than the newbie Obama. I have one vote. Hillary would have had mine and if she is not on the ballot, McCain will have my vote. This is not tit for tat but this is because, I believe McCain would do a better job with the presidency than Obama would! Hillary would have been great but the African Americans seem to outnumber in the democratic party at this time and they have been voting color instead of for policy. Without them, Obama would never have come thus far.

Janice   May 7th, 2008 10:44 pm ET

Keep going Hillary! If you're still game I'll back you all the way–more money to come. We are electing a president, not a party. May the best candidate win!

Laura   May 7th, 2008 10:46 pm ET

I want her to continue!! Hillary Clinton is the person for me and the strength of this country. I am 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.

Susan MO   May 7th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

Intelligent, experienced, for the people, and a fighter.

What we need for a president.

Hillary 08 :)

SLAPSTICK, FLORIDA   May 7th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

Wow, she says no cause for an alarm. I guess she won't be the one waking up at 3:00 AM in the morning to answer our calls after all.

Mag   May 7th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

Right now it doesn't look good for Hillary but she can pull this off.
She should be commended. She is not quitting and this alone should tell everyone she is a fighter and she is exactly what our country needs. If by chance she doesn't win, come November my vote along with many others will vote republican.

SB   May 7th, 2008 10:49 pm ET

Hillary save face and stop. You said Bill didn't get the nomination until June, Honey you ain't Bill. Is that what this is all about? Besting Bill? You need therapy Girl Friend!

Ken   May 7th, 2008 10:49 pm ET

I totally agree with Mary (above), I too will write in Hillary's name as a write in candidate for President. I too will let the DNC what I think of the way they count the delegates.

ALL of those whining and wanting Hillary to drop out are still worried that she can still turn this around at the convention and become the nominee. Keep in mind that the "Super Delegates" can change their mind and vote for the one that they know can beat McCain in November. Hillary is the one that can do just that.

Obama still DOES NOT have the talent, skills, knowledge and experience to beat McCain. If it comes down to Obama verses McCain, the Democrats will NOT win the White House!

WAKE UP AMERICA! We ALL need to get behind Hillary and push her over the finish line. If we want our great country back, then we need Hillary Clinton to make it happen.

I DON"T want a "Rookie" or "Pied Piper" for a President.

ck   May 7th, 2008 10:50 pm ET

She talks as if we should elect her simply because she is a woman.

I guess she finally realized nobody is buying her nonsense that she is somehow experienced.

ABC   May 7th, 2008 10:51 pm ET

It is NOT for the people of America to decide the DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE!!! It is for the people of America to elect the President who MAY be the Democratic nominee. Its up to the Democratic party to chose their nominee however they see fit. Just because they have chosen a ridiculous system does not give the government or even the American public at large the right to change their choice, be it Obama or Clinton. WHY has this situation not prompted discussions of the possibility of actually viable third parties? If the Democrats are so divided let them split! The leadership might not want to loose half their bargining power (voters) but too bad for them. Then maybe we'd have 3 major political parties and the American public would understand that choosing the Democratic, Republican, etc party nominee is not their inalienable right!

The primaries are not the playoffs to determine the President. They are to determine the candidates for President. If you don't want to see your options for President limited like this push for more parties!

Regardless of who wins the Democratic nomination I DO NOT want to see any government involvement unless it is into voting fraud. The government helps with the mechanics of voting in the primaries. The need to keep their hands off otherwise. The general election is a different story.

keekouu   May 7th, 2008 10:51 pm ET

Keep going Hillary! I will be voting for her next Tuesday. Can't wait to see Bill in Philippi, WV tomorrow.

Ron   May 7th, 2008 10:51 pm ET

I am sick of your lies and twisted self proclaiming ideas. Go home Hillary

Go Obama / Edwards 08

To Sharon in Minn   May 7th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

Yes- great idea. Let's take away the votes of North Carolina and how about Georgia (since right by Florida). Of course, neither are swing states but what the heck. Lets also take away all the pledged delegtes and superdelegates from these states. Obama and his supporters would surely not mind since they are supporting the exclusion of two other states from the democratic process. Oh, and then lets block any revote too. That surely fits in line with Obama's tactics.
I cannot believe that a democratic presidential candidiate would support the disenfranchisement of voters like Obama has done.

SEAT THE FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN DELEGATES!!

Pat in Florida   May 7th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

Keep Running Hillary!
Run Hillary Run!!
Run on the beach!
Run on the sidewalk!
Just Run!
Run far, far away!

OBAMA 2008

Clinton is a LOSER   May 7th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

hey Sharon….North Carolina and Minnesota followed the rules!!!! just a thought.

allxdreamer   May 7th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

whoa Bill:

The rules are all votes are to be counted. That is not Hillary's rules nor Obama's. That is the American rights. Seems to be just fine for some of you that Florida and Michigan votes are not counted.

I bet if it were vise versa and Obama needed those Florida votes, he'd be crying and you know what, all he'd have to cry is "race" and every white politican in all states would break their necks to get this taken care of a.s.a p.

Don't try to belittle Hillary just because she is a woman. Those days are over with. She is tough and smart. She knows how to hold her own. Even with ppl like you.

KE   May 7th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

Who ever gets a nomination, how the nominee treats the other candidate and his or her constituency and Michigan and Florida will make big difference in the November election, especially because the party is split in two. Joint ticket still be a way to show consideration to their democrtic consituency (unless some complications exist), anyone telling one candidate now to get out will only amplify inside problem of the party and farther damages people's faith in the party.

kathleen,retired Professional w/woman for obama   May 7th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

Did you notice all of the comments in favor of Hillary are named
Mary, Monique, Sharon, Roxy, Karen and a few of their husbands.
Except for me, Kathleen. I do not like a liar. Never did. Never will.

marcelo   May 7th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

I truly believe that women can do anything and should be entitled to earn the highest office in our country. But I don't believe that because Hillary is the first viable woman candidate, that she is somehow auto-matically entitled to the position. Just as I don't believe the first viable bi-racial (non-white) candidate should be elected into office based on the color of their skin.

In both cases, voters using these motivations to elect an official are not living up to what their race/genders' pioneers intended. In fact, in their attempt to 'balance' out history, they are advocating the same injustices upon other people.

Martin Luther King said that he wanted his children to grow up in a world that would judge them by the quality of their character and not the color of their skin.

So people who are only voting for Obama because he's not-white, or voting for Clinton because she's a Clinton and a female or voting for McCain because he's a white man… please do us all a favor and don't vote.

I believe that when the dust has settled, there will be a time of reconciliation where both Obama and Clinton candidates need to come to terms with their own wounded prides and vote with thier brains. Both Sen. Obama and Sen. Clinton would be excellent democratic candidates who align more with our core values than McCain. So for those of you who are vowing to vote for McCain to spite the other candidate, please do us a favor and use your brain.

Diane in Dallas, TX   May 7th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

Do all you die hard Hillary supporters, who think writing her name in on the ballot will somehow make her win, know how pathetic you are? You are certainly supporting the right candidate! You deserve another 4 years of the same old same old politics as usual. You are so naive! I will agree that Hillary is smart, she is certainly smart enough to know a bunch of fools when she sees them. Why can't you see that Hillary thinks you are too stupid to understand what she is truly all about? Wake up you fools!

JB Cal   May 7th, 2008 10:55 pm ET

Bill, I couldn't have said it better myself.

North Carolina for Clinton   May 7th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

I love you Hillary.

I will follow you if you want to run as an Independent.

I'm not voting for Obama - no matter what the calls for unity are.

I'll be writing your name in on my ballot in November if you aren't on it.

Kirk   May 7th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

Take Away Two Big States From Obama The delegates The Popular Vote He'd Be Way Behind !!!!

I'm From Michigan , Obama And his Campaign BLOCKED The Re-vote Here In Michigan . He Will Not Get My Vote . If He makes it To the General Election . I Feel The Democratic Party Has Given Us A Bad Choice If Obama Gets The Nomination , And I Will Vote For Sen. John McCain !!!!. I'd Rather Have 4 Years Of John McCain As President , Than 1 Day Of Obama !!!

Obama Has Pissed Off This Michigan Democrat !!!!!!!!!

I AM   May 7th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

This is Politics Clinton Style. The SHAME of it ALL: the world is watching a deposed former president with the help of his family and like-minded fellows conspire to alter the bedrock of what America has been selling the known world for ages - US Democracy.

The shame is that this country is not divided over Barak Obama being president. Simply put: the fact that it is taking two political parties, an ever-changing "goal post", an abundance of fallacies, and racial slurring to STEAL the nomination from front runner, Senator Obama. How unpatriotic can y'all get?

Tell me, how do you sleep at nights? Tell me how do you validate turning the entire world into chaos? Tell me how do you hate the 32nd part of Black blood so bad? Tell me, how do you maintain your world prominence position? Tell me how do you feel when you speak for the United States of America?

Sounds like you, not Obama, are a people full of hate venum!
Forbid it Lord that America should boast and continue to flaunt its sins without shame before the entire world!

Obama's rise to be the contender for the DNC presidential nominee has become the event second to Jesus Christ's ordeal. Now you tell me: Does he have to lose his life for y'all to be esteemed legal in your own eyes?

OBAMA in 2008!

goldenstate   May 7th, 2008 10:57 pm ET

If Hillary's supporters don't feel she was treated fairly, watch what happens in November.

allxdreamer   May 7th, 2008 10:58 pm ET

Sounds like Ross is a little as Obama calls it "bitter".
Don't play that line just because she is a woman bit. It is just as unfair for you to speak about Hillary in a sexist way as it is for Obama to cry race all the time. What's the matter Ross? You'd rather take orders from a black man, or a senior citizen, than a woman?

Belle   May 7th, 2008 10:58 pm ET

This is the best Ms. Wellsley-Yale can do??? What has she ever done in her life besides marry Uncle Fuzzy and hook up with the Yuk Yuk Heads? Now how is she-he going to win? Cook up sympathy at a funeral? Have Billy get friendly with a few delegates (male, female, doesn't matter)? He'll do it but it won't be for her but for himself. Hope you're happy Hill.

Mauri   May 7th, 2008 10:58 pm ET

All you whiners out there who continue to call Hillary all the horrible names, don't worry. Hillary doesn't want you on her side anyway. As a supporter of hers, I know I wouldn't. As for Senator Obama, I'm sure he'll find you and make you a member of his cabinet.

sunil7   May 7th, 2008 10:58 pm ET

I take Rush's opinion seriously on this issue of who is the weakest candidate. After all, who is a bigger expert on weakness than Mr. Oxy Addict himself.

In all seriousness: unless you are very stupid, you realize he is now saying he prefers Obama so that Hillary might be able to make the race go on longer.

JImi   May 7th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

Hillary, we all want a fighter in the Whitehouse. The only thing is we want a fighter that is winning. Not one that is broken and beaten and patching their wounds with loans. Obama is a fighter, too. And he is a fighter that is WINNING! We want WINNERS in the Whitehouse. No more LOSERS. We've been losing for the past 8 years and it's time for America to WIN!!!
OBAMA '08 . . . THE LOGICAL CHOICE.

marie   May 7th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

Well remember peter paul and clinton.. november 08 gogle it

kathleen,retired Professional w/woman for obama   May 7th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

NO cause for Alarm, Hillary! THE ALARM WENT OFF LAST NIGHT.

Elaine, HK   May 7th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

Looks like Hillary is playing the gender card now. First, the Clintons played the race card and now at the brink of game over, she flashes her gender card. Soon her tears will be rolling down her cheeks.
Is this the strong candidiate she branded herself?? Are you going to throw your gender card in front of the international world if they do not go your way if you are the President of US?
Ever if you have the Florida and Michigan votes, you are still behind the delegate counts. Where is your sportsmanship? Bowed out gracefully and unite your supporters behind your Democratic Party.

Geri   May 7th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

If I was Obama I would give a speech to his supporters. They are the nastiest bloggers I have ever seen. I live in Iowa and to this day I still hear that at the caucuses the Obama supporters were rude and making trouble. One town called the DNC to find out how they were to handle them. I'm still undecided but I probably won't vote if he is the nominee. Actually this whole campaign with McCain, Clinton, & Obama is the worst selection of candidates we have ever had. I never thought I"d see the day when I would be so sick of politics. We need to go to one primary date instead of having it go on for this long.

carmen collins-foran   May 7th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

I used to like Hillary Clinton a lot. Now I feel that perhaps all those who disliked her and President Clinton during their scandal-filled years in the White House were right all along.I am so very disappointed in her. Perhaps she can redeem herself by acting as a woman of dignity and gracefully exit the race.

mitchell from arkansaw   May 7th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

well i'm slightly alarmed.if she's going to loan her campaign more money ,then i guess i'll just go donate for the third time to obama's campaign.if she can try and buy the white house ,so can we.i would just rather wait,and help obama in the ge,but ,if it means driving this thing home, then what's another $25?

Be fair   May 7th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

My vote is for Hillary or McCain.

Never Obama.

Obama supporters, please watch your words before posting your comment.

Kay-Arizona   May 7th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

Wonder what those that support Obama so verbally here, would do if they lived in Florida or Michigan? They have as much right to participate in the election process as any of us do and would but for the manipulation attempts by the DNC. Why shouldn't states be allowed to hold their primary elections when its convenient for them? Think about it folks. Just who is right here, the voters or the power bosses?

Anthony   May 7th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

She is so desperate and does not see the shame in her actions. She disgracing herself and the clinton name.

Forrest Gump   May 7th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

How selfish. People do not want you to drop out because you are woman. They want you out because you can win democratically and legitimately.

After June, how is she going to Florida and Michigan and say "she didn't mean to blame Obama" for not having a revote!

It was so irresponsible of her to try to lay the blame on Obama.

Because now we see why the DNC and Obama were not in rush to have revote. Even if you include FL/MI or had a revote, it makes no difference! Obama still leads her in delegates and popular vote.

Now, Hillary says she needs to continue in the race because she is a WOMAN? Guess what Hillary, the world does not revolve around you. Eight years from now there will be another viable woman candidate, and her name is not Chelsea.

The election is about the people - not your ambition and legacy. You don't make your own legacy because others do.

Give it up!

Kori   May 7th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

to kathleen, retired Professional woman for Obama:

gee, kathleen, let's all bow down.

Justin   May 7th, 2008 11:02 pm ET

It's over Hillary.

Those of you writing her in, you're wasting your vote and allowing stupidity to cloud your judgment. All you're doing is not canceling out a republican vote. Effectively, you're helping the republicans win.

Don't be fools, vote for the Democratic candidate, whoever it may be.

Obama 08!

Cry For Our Country   May 7th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

It's over, Hillary. Accept it. All you are doing now is hurting the party for your own ego.

The country saw through your exaggerations and pandering and saw it for what it was.

It's obvious you will do anything to try to pull this out. Realize that doing that will only hurt this country. Put the country first. For once.

allxdreamer   May 7th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

I can't believe you men!!!! All you can say is sexist things against Hillary! Is that all you have is she is a woman?

Really I think that is why so many college men are voting for Obama. Because they think it is okay for men of all races to be discriminatory against women. Men, you need to wake up. It is 2008 not 1708! Women do have equal rights in the U.S. and if Hillary wants to run for President she can. I know you hate it, but she can. And she has about half the votes of your fellow man Obama. So…. I am so glad MOST ppl do not think like you do.

Hillary 2008!!!!!!

Media Blackout May 15th   May 7th, 2008 11:03 pm ET

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

Carrie in CO   May 7th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

You know it's gotta be tough being Rush. He just can't make up his mind as to who he'd rather spend the next six months attacking with his dillusional, pain med induced rantings. I'm sure that whoever the nominee, he's looking forward to sitting back, popping some pills, and dreaming up all manner of insanity.

Barbara-California   May 7th, 2008 11:05 pm ET

this woman is a megla-maniac…….please God, remove her from the race!

Jody Reno, Nevada   May 7th, 2008 11:05 pm ET

I'm with you 100% Hillary, so is the rest of the country…at least those of us who refuse to drink the Kool Aid!

Stay in, stay tough and win this thing!

Called upon too   May 7th, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Called Upon -
I got a call today too. Same thing. The guy said "well, you know that the nomination is all but his" even though i said, with a smile "no thanks, I'm a Hillary supporter". He continued to demean and degrade and ultimately asked me "you will be supporting him in November, right" - oh the AUDACITY!!!

KE   May 7th, 2008 11:07 pm ET

Most women would have quit the race long ago and that's what makes her different and people are watching her.

Does anybody really want and expecting her to bow down and leave the race now?

Arrogance amplifies when people tell any candidate to get out the race and expecting one candidate and their constituency to help the party who also denid Michigan and Florida.

former clinton supporter   May 7th, 2008 11:07 pm ET

I hope and pray that Hillary drops out so that our country can begin the healing process to take on John Mccain in the fall. Don't her supporters see that Hillary is only looking out for her own ambition at this point.

It's funny how Clinton who is worth 109 million dollars is asking working people to support her dying campaign. Even more ridiculous is that she is charging her supporters interest on the loans she gave the campaign. Even more stunning, she is just using the rest of the funds she gets from now on to pay off outstanding debts and reimburse herself with the money of people who are struggling to make ends meet..

how ironic..she is the antichrist

switching to Obama 2008

Anonymous   May 7th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

I so much love Hillary before and pray that one day she would be american president but her attitude in this election has turned the table upside down how can she be a good precident with this attitude
her attitude in this election shows that she will not be mindful of american issues but will go ahead working for her own selfish interest
interst of distruying her fellow human interest of race . Infact hillary has destroyed her own political party and is going to be detrimentous even if she won the nominee she has given the republican enough weapon to fight the democrat becouse she just want to win not that she want to lead. she has a high disregard on Obama and democrat
SHE DONT HAVE THE QUALITY TO BE AMERICAN PRESIDENT

YINKA   May 7th, 2008 11:10 pm ET

RIDE ON HILLARY. I'M PROUD OF YOU. I REMEMBER THE 90′S, DURING BILL CLINTON ERA, LIFE WAS SO GOOD. BEHIND A SUCCESSFUL MAN THERE IS A WOMAN. THAT IS YOU. I BELIEVE ONLY YOU CAN MAKE THE BEST PRESIDENT . YOU HAVE THE BEST JUDGEMENT AND EXPERIENCE FOR THIS POSITION.
GO HILLARY 2008.

tom   May 7th, 2008 11:11 pm ET

If Sen. Clinton has all this great support, from white America, Women,
Lunch Bail folks, Older American, white men. ect. ect……