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


Mike   May 8th, 2008 2:23 am ET

Reading people won't vote for Obama. After eight years of Bush could we really afford four years of McCain(same as Bush). Could people really be that small minded and not vote For Obama base on his skin color? People please open your eyes do not vote for McCain this country could not take four more years of Bush. I will be voting for our next President of these United States of America BARACK OBAMA

DeeJam   May 8th, 2008 1:52 am ET

Hillary has lost respect from many people who see her as desperately clinging to this campaign. I understand that she should continue until the last primary in June but she should not be negative any longer. So far, I haven't seen any negativity coming from her and I believe that is a sign that she is considering dropping out soon. When she does this, she will put her full support behind Obama and his campaign and I hope her supporters understand that this is mostly politics and our country will be much better with either Obama or Hillary (not Mcain).

Norm   May 8th, 2008 1:51 am ET

Another great example of Clinton double-standard.
Before the primary seasons, when FL and MI were warned repeatedly about the consequences of pushing their state primaries earlier, HELLary full heartedly supported the DNC decisions. Then, after the Super Tuesday that severely hurt HELLary's compaign, she started arguing that FL and MI votes should be allowed.
I want to ask the citizens of this great nation if they want a candidate that can't keep her promise, a candidate that desperately tries to divide the country because she's trying to revenge her losses, a candidate that wants to play the gender card just for her meaningless lusts, a candidate that would put her own interests ahead of the nation's values and interest? If those are the qualities you are looking for in a president then HELLAry is your candidate…a symbole of stupidity and sickness….

alex   May 8th, 2008 1:47 am ET

hillarty, i'm on your side all the way! fight untill the end, then i will vote for the winner. i will be happy to vote for obama in nov.

J El Educado   May 8th, 2008 1:45 am ET

I love women as obviously I was given birth by the best there is, but it is sad that the abundant majority of the posters that support Clinton's refusal to concede are women. It is a bit too obvious that people are ignoring the issues and on one side voting because of race and on the other side because of gender. This is your government people. This is your future and your children's future. How can you be so shallow?

Educated hispanic for Obama the uniter.

Brad IL.   May 8th, 2008 1:44 am ET

I will not vote for Barack Obama . He is not the right person to have at this time and the Democrats better wake up. I will change over to the Republican Party for the General Election. My family will also. Hillary keep on fighting , you still have alot of supporters who don't want you to drop out. If you do thanks for the strong fight you gave us. Hopefully you will run again in 2012 against John McCain . He should be done running the country by then. We will really need you then more then ever. Good luck on what ever road you decide to take. Tell Bill & Chelsea hello from this family in IL.

Rave   May 8th, 2008 1:43 am ET

I dont know if the polls are accurate, but some or many of Hillary's voters recently said that they would vote for McCain if Obama is the democratic nominee.
That confirms John Kerry's statement to be true.. these Hillary voters are actually Rush Limpbaugh's (Fat Chow on Drugs) followers. So we take out these operation chaos fake voters , basically Hillary must have got about 25% of the real popular vote or less in both states.
No matter what the polls say or want to show, if Hillary becomes the nominee…most (atleast 75%) of Obama supporters will not vote for her or McCain….even if Obama himself comes out and supports Hillary.
Hillary will be a good candidate for Republican Vice President.. since most of her voters are from Operation Chaos led by Mr. Rush Limp. I cant believe this fat junkie (wanna be god) is hosting a radio show.

Michael from Notre Dame   May 8th, 2008 1:37 am ET

To all the people saying they are going to vote via write-in for Hillary in November: ARE YOU INSANE? Why don't you just hand McCain the presidency right now. You people are nuts.

Alex   May 8th, 2008 1:35 am ET

I'm not american but if I were to vote, I vote Hillary.

nancy   May 8th, 2008 1:35 am ET

Until a candidate reaches the magic number of 2025, the nomination remains open for the candidates to pursue the remaining primaries. Let the other states have a say in the polls as to who the nominee will be. Why do political analysts get in the way?. Let both Barack and Hillary persuade the remaining voters. I personally like the exposure of both the candidates in the media under these stressful times. Go Hillary. Your tenacity will win in the end.

LPL   May 8th, 2008 1:34 am ET

Yes….Ron from earlier…
I like the idea of an OBAMA / EDWARDS 2008. It would be an excellent ticket. I consider it a LANDSLIDE!! Both young, vibrant, excellent fresh ideas and on the same page about what the future of America should be like!!

MD   May 8th, 2008 1:33 am ET

Keep pandering Hillary. That is the ONLY thing you are good at.

Stephen   May 8th, 2008 1:33 am ET

I am so proud of you Hillary for running your campaign on your own and using your own rhetoric. We need more senators like you and not like the puppet masters who call themselves Kerry, Dean and Kennedy. It is funny how these people could not get elected to the Presidency. Now they are using Obama as a puppet. He cannot lead on his own. He will be like Bush. You were a strong contender! I appreciate that. Unfortunately, no matter what Obama says or does to romance/shmooze Clinton supporters , I WILL NOT VOTE FOR HIM. OBAMA has left a bad taste in my mouth just like Bush did. MCCain is the American Way compared to Obama. So I will vote American this time around. MCCAIN '08

ad   May 8th, 2008 1:31 am ET

HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT 2008!!!

Don't quit girl. Nobody ever likes a strong woman and it's blatantly obvious by now that Barack has only won so many states because blacks have voted for him. Have they looked at the issues or just skin color?

He doesn't have the female or blue collar votes needed to win and believe me, if African Americans think they're the only ones that can withhold their votes in November, think again. Two can play at that game just fine.

katie, NM   May 8th, 2008 1:28 am ET

IN voter–
How do you say,'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.'

How come 91% black votes for Obama ?

Look at the actual number of votes:

In NC Obama gets around 549,000 black votes and his total vote is around 870,000. More than 63% of the total vote is from AFRICAN AMERICAN. However, only 30% (not 63%) of population is Black in NC.

Who is voting for him? You must be dumbed by his SPEECH like many others.

White collar worker   May 8th, 2008 1:27 am ET

When the Republicans are voting for Obama then you know that Hillary is the right person. I feel Hillary would smoke Mc Cain in this election. Would all Demacrats think of it that way. I am a white collar worker and Obama does not have any interest in helping me. Just because someone seems cool doesn't mean he know how to run the country. Hillary has been there and if I can remember right we were in our best financial position as a country until He took over and wanted to be "king of war". Time for a change woman or not she is the best person for the job.

mary   May 8th, 2008 1:22 am ET

Let's be fair – Please present the news that helps us to decide what person is best prepared for the job of President. I think the news needs to scrutinize and tell us about Michelle Obama as I feel she is somewhat arrogant and I do not feel that she would make a good first lady as she appears to be very polarizing. The news media seems to be more favorable toward Obama – come on, lets be fair to the voters – we want this to play out till the last state has a chance to voice the choice for this important leader position.

Drew   May 8th, 2008 1:21 am ET

GO RUSH GO RUSH GO RUSH!

McCain please be ready to take out the demi-god.

vote4thebest   May 8th, 2008 1:19 am ET

The media constantly rewrite their 'bar' for Clinton. The media and Obama's supporters were bullying her before Pennsylvania to drop out. How they said, not only she had to win, but to win big. Then even when she won by 9-10 points, they would focus on the fact that she started out at 20points. Why not applying the same bar to Obama? Why not beating him to death the same way they did with Clinton about how he was supposed to win Indiana but lost. What would be the headline if Obama won Pennsylvania by 2%? Media and pundits have lost not only their credibility but their ethics as well.

The deep anger from Clinton's voters only get deeper with this kind of unfair treatment that they see from the party leaders and the media.

Jesus   May 8th, 2008 1:17 am ET

If Obama does not choose Hillary as his VP, I will vote for McCain, and I don't like him. But you don't just get the hardest job in the world by applying with no credentials, inexperience is not the change I want in Washington.

Monica A.   May 8th, 2008 1:14 am ET

If Obama is the nominee I get to save 65,000 $. The DNC, the DCCC will not get a dime of my money this time around.. I will not pick up pen in hand for the left wing of the Democratic party. Obama supporters have been making personal attacks on Clinton from the inception of this campaign as well as some very sexist comments. I like the idea of writing Hillary's name in if Obama wins the nomination. Maybe the DNC will wake up and pay attention to the moderates in the party. It would be a great way to protest the level of sexism and have our voices heard. As for the 65K I am saving I think women should pool some of our resources and fight back, its about time.

madeleine   May 8th, 2008 1:13 am ET

Here's the dirty little secret the democrats don't want to discuss.
If Obama becomes the nominee – blue collar dems will vote McCain.
If Hillary becomes the nominee African Americans will be upset, but will
come out and vote for Hillary in November. Bottom line – the super delegates know this and that's the only reason they have not all come out
in favor of Obama. The powers that be WANT Hillary to find a way to become the nominee or kiss the White House goodbye.

Carl Douglas   May 8th, 2008 1:12 am ET

Senator Clinton is a strong person, she is not a quitter like most male politicians. I admire her fortitude. He can not win until he has 2025 delegate. The last tome I checked he was 189 short. So if you want her out, the light hearted superdelegate politicians will have to finally take a stand on something.

That is what is wrong with our country. The people Barack says need to change are the Washington insiders, but he has to pander to them to get his nomination to run, so do you really believe that his change policy is real?

Those people do not have to change because he needs them to survive now and in the future. this pandering is much wose than the gas tax. This is the fairy tale that Bill spoke of. i am a black man so i think I can say it without being accused of playing the race card!

Michael   May 8th, 2008 1:10 am ET

Sharon in Minnesota,

And all other Hillary supporters who are on this "count Florida and Michigan" kick. For some reason, you just don't get it. Or maybe, you just don't WANT to get it! You, like Hillary, pretend to be SO concerned about "disenfranchising" voters. Well, if Hillary was ahead, she would care less about them — and if you know ANYTHING about your candidate at this point, you know that's true. But everything else aside, both you AND Hillary have CHOSEN (not failed) to disregard the most important point: Hillary AGREED, as did EVERY OTHER DEMOCRAT IN THE RACE, that Florida and Michigan would NOT count before the campaigning even BEGAN! I teach third grade and I can tell you that's the kind of thing THEY do — try to change the rules as they go along to suit them — not a grown woman running for the highest office in the country! Have a little DIGNITY for goodness sakes! The words "losing graciously" are certainly not a part of Hillary's vocabulary. If she wants to stick it out until the end of the primaries in a few more weeks, by all means DO THAT — that isn't against the rules she agreed to. Trying to count delegates she AGREED not to count does go against what she agreed! Is that her way of saying that her word means NOTHING unless it benefits her? She didn't think she would need either of those states so they were non-issues for her before. Besides all of that, there is no fair formula for awarding those delegates at this point. Why? Because I have read COUNTLESS comments on blogs from citizens of those two states who are COMPLAINING about the possibility of counting their votes! Why? Because they were told they were NOT GOING TO COUNT! So aside from the obvious issues of not campaigning in Florida and names not being on the ballot in Michigan, COUNTLESS voters believed their governments and the DNC when they were told their votes would not count, so why waste your time voting? So you tell me, who is REALLY being disenfranchised here in counting the votes?!? Those who voted ANYWAY and now whose votes might count, or those who played by the rules and didn't participate?? The other thing is you have NO idea which of the two groups is larger!! That said, if I was Barack Obama, there's NO WAY I would let you attempt to allocate delegates (except 50-50), based on unreliable, skewed data. Wouldn't happen!

JRC   May 8th, 2008 1:06 am ET

The best thing about the race within the Democratic Party is it should not be about race or gender, we are willing, as a party to accept either one. We should, as a Party, rise above the Republicans and embrace that. We are the one's that are more highly evolved than the republicans.
Democrats, UNITE! We cannot have 4 more years of Bush!

Caroline   May 8th, 2008 1:06 am ET

This woman has serious problems. I guess I shouldn't be surprised that she is playing the gender game. I don't like her, but I feel she has really hit rock bottom. Is there no end to her power hunger?

Country Joe   May 8th, 2008 1:05 am ET

I like hillary, she is an excellent candidate. However, Obama is clearly the winner and she should start considering an exit strategy.

If she wants to continue running … more power to her. If she is not negative and hurting obama, her staying in the race is a good thing.

SAM   May 8th, 2008 1:04 am ET

Yes I am an African American– 24yrs old – and always surprises me how the 92% blacks are voting for Obama – if white would have done this – every African American including the bias media would have been pointing figures on the white and call them a resist – what are we doing???? This country is not only racist but also misogynist. – farewell the old good America – you are being overtaken by the hungry devils!!!!

kc chicago   May 8th, 2008 1:02 am ET

When OBama loses theGeneral Election in November to McCain it will be Hillary's fault you heard it here first ,92% black vote ,wont cut it folks ,wake up and smell 4 more years of Republicans,he has not won the blue collar vote and he wont ,not because he's black but because he's not ready

DE   May 8th, 2008 1:02 am ET

There are so many misstatements by Clinton supporters in this post I have no idea where to start.

"African Americans seem to outnumber in the democratic party" No, actually they make up less than a quarter of the Democratic electorate. Just 14% in 2004.

"Anybody but her. If she gives up, we give it to McCain." A George Bush third term, huh? Real rational thought process.

Disturbing. Now I understand why the Founders were apprehensive of letting the American people actually decide elections.

Ernest   May 8th, 2008 1:01 am ET

Go Hillary. We love you

Bring Unity not Divide and Conquer   May 8th, 2008 1:01 am ET

Clinton: when you play the race card, the racists jump on board your pickup truck, with guns and bibles in hand.

Chris from San Antonio   May 8th, 2008 1:00 am ET

I'd vote for any woman other than a conniving, deceitful, untrustworthy, shrill one.

adele   May 8th, 2008 12:59 am ET

I admire and have a lot of respect for Sen Clintons willingness to stand up for women and all groups that are and have been disscriminated to by 'the boys in Washington'..and as for all these hateful comments generated on these blogs just reminds me how small minded some of these people are.
What a wonderful world it could be if we were all a little more respectful of others differences..which I believe Sen Clinton stands for..

Danny in Pittsburgh   May 8th, 2008 12:58 am ET

Before all you tizzies up and run for the old guy who can't even remember where he's speaking…consider this, WOMEN.

If you value your own reproductive rights, then you'd simply better get off the divisive train and accept that you absolutely MUST vote Democratic come November…heck, even if we ran a potato!

Because John McCain has sworn to overturn Roe V Wade…and the next President will control the balance of power on the supreme court. Enough of the race and gender baiting…EITHER candidate is a leap foward when compared to John McBush.

Stop the bickering, lick your wounds, and get serious about helping the country get better!

will   May 8th, 2008 12:58 am ET

B.S. We should be getting panic attacks right now if she doesn't leave asap.

Sheila WA   May 8th, 2008 12:57 am ET

To all you on this thread complaining about Obama fans and their hateful remarks? Maybe you need to take a second or third look at some of your comments? The math isn't there. It's as simple as that. Senator Obama is winning fair and square, and no amount of threats or promises that you won't support Obama in the fall is going to change that. The DNC rules were in place long before Sen Obama ever thought of being President. This same system in place now is the same system and rules that President Bill Clinton campaigned under and won twice. MI and FL will get some resolution, but in my opinion, they didn't play by the rules and they should have to face the consequences. You don't continue to move and change the rules when they don't benefit you. For those of you who say they can't steal this election away from Hillary or you won't vote? Hillary is not winning in states won, popular vote, delegate count, so there is no stealing of the election going on. If the Supers want to hand it to Hillary, we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. But for right now, Hillary is in 2nd place and not the prospective nominee at this point. I also believe that half the supposed Hillary supporters on this board are really part of Operation Chaos and are here to continue the mischief and keep the divide going.

Brendose, Oceanside CA   May 8th, 2008 12:57 am ET

What a sexist remark!!!!

Think about it if Barack Obama said something like this "I'm a man and we need to stand up for men everywhere!" He would be shunned and practically stoned.

Even if he said the same phrase with "I'm an African American and we need to stand up for African Americans everywhere"

Her loose, sexist and previous racist comments have brought forth tremendous tension between Democrats Nationwide. Please…….superdelegates……..put an end to this hatred!!!!

No Bill, Hillary or McCain Ever/CA   May 8th, 2008 12:56 am ET

Let's face it. The only reason Hillary became a democrat is she knew in the republican party she could NEVER go anywhere as a woman since they only like old men. She conveniently married Bill and became a democrat. All this just to get where she is now. I would really like to ask her was it worth it? This is why she is so friendly with John Insane and always agrees with the republican policies. No, she will NEVER get any of my family or friends votes. I could not sleep if I voted for this republican. Vote for the ONLY democrat running Obama. On another note, I keep hearing about Michelle's thesis-well I wish Hillary would make her's public. I think many of you would see just how sick Hillary really is. I'm sure many people would RUN to get away from her. At least Michelle's is out there for the public to see.

Leah DiMarco, Texas   May 8th, 2008 12:56 am ET

Dear Hillary,
Please stop taking money from all the ordinary people that can't afford to be giving money to you. You have millions in your own bank account – use that money! I am a woman and I will NOT vote for you because you lie too much! Please drop out and go home. Thank you.

Vineet   May 8th, 2008 12:53 am ET

“Do you know difficult it is for women to stand up and say we are the best at anything?”

I think she forgot her opponent is black!

Jmm   May 8th, 2008 12:53 am ET

A lot of people don't understand that the ball is in Clinton's court. It is essentially clinton's decision if she wants her voters to vote for Obama if he wins. She could simply take this to the floor in August and just destroy him.
I personally think she should do this because she is the stronger candidate for President.
This country is so scared that black people will retaliate that they will give the nomination to Obama instead to her.
Antoher thing is that if she really wanted to, she could run as an independant against both McCain and Obama…
Hillary 2008

Ida   May 8th, 2008 12:51 am ET

I and my two boys, my all family, my community will only vote and trust Obama, he is the hope for every American, he is the man of all men, he has the strength and the knowledge to lead the country, Sen. Obama I will support you till death do us a part. America welcome the new President of United States of America hurrrrrrrrrraaaaaaaaay.

Jatovi, NC   May 8th, 2008 12:51 am ET

She's finally right on something. There is no cause for alarm. It's time for Obama to focus on McCain and he has already started. The only thing left for Hilary to do is to bow out and not become the next Nader.

cathy terry   May 8th, 2008 12:50 am ET

I am one of the uneducated, low income, older women that Hilary thinks she speaks for … that I am so ignorant that I don't know that Barcak is running as a man that cares deeply about this country that just happens to be black,that doesn't know that I get that as far as she is concerned this election is all about her, her goals and her dreams and her ambitions! Top reasons I will not and canot vote for Hillary, she lies (not misspeaks), offers let them eat cake solutions and is so out of touch with the american people and what is real. As a former Republican, how far removed is so from the It's all About Me group that have almost destroyed this country — if she was honest and sincere she would get out now, not later. (Incidentally, I was thrilled when I first learned that she was running, it would give us Bill back, now I find myself appalled and very much afraid of someone who has written me off as an idiot that could so easily be swayed that I couldn't add 1+1 and come up with 2. If it looks like a d uck, and quacks like a duck and waddles like a duck it is a duck. Hillary get out now so that there is still a possibility to save this nation.

Marilyn, SD   May 8th, 2008 12:49 am ET

That's true, Hillary will be working her heart out for the Democratic nominee–but only if it's her. She will never work her heart out for Barack or anyone else other than herself.

Obama 08

a florida   May 8th, 2008 12:49 am ET

Why should I vote for someone who has more then 1 anti- american friend or connection ..Especially in this time and age..I cant understand why anyone who has some sense would..That is why I will never vote for Obama!!!!
It has nothing to do with race!!!

George   May 8th, 2008 12:49 am ET

I dont know why she is spoiling her image. what people will about the person who is second and seeking nomination.it is not good for her. she will lose all the upcoming contests. once people know the real face they no longer support her. so better exit with some respect. that is the only way for her.

Kay   May 8th, 2008 12:49 am ET

Should all females vote for HRC? Of course not. When did it stop being about the party? If BO doesn't complete his first term to the countries satisfaction, we (dem. party) are obligated to vote him out in 4 years. But right now he is our best hope for correcting the mess the bush/clinton administrations have created. Give him a chance to compete against McCain. I'm looking forward to the debates.

All I ask is that Hillary and her supporters stop wishing bad luck on our nominee. Remember, karma is a bi–h, what goes around comes back around. Twice as hard, too.

NOOBAMA   May 8th, 2008 12:48 am ET

When Obama first ran for office, he knocked his opponents out by charging false accusations. They did not have the funds or time to fight it so dropped out. Then he gets the slum landlord, Rezko to campaign and support him using tainted money and won. He had helped Rezko get up to $100 million in grants or cheap loans for his business and Rezko paid him back by helping to purchase his mansion and the land.. He also had Bill Ayers open the door to the Chicago elite group for him. He used his church and pastor for political gain, then flushed them for political gain. This man is not honest and has no credibility, just a lot of big talk and false promises. If Obama wins, America loses.

LT for Obama   May 8th, 2008 12:47 am ET

I just read an article on USA Today where Michigan is offering to delegate 69 delegates to Clinton and 59 to Obama so that they can be seated at the convention.

How is anything other than 50/50 fair when they did not campaign nor was he on the ballot in that state? They said that he would have gotten 55 delegates based on the Jan voting. How can they determine that when, again, he was not in the ballot and there was no campaigning?

I am really getting pretty pissed off with these people in Michigan and Florida. They need to settle this so that it is fair to EVERYONE.

debbie Arkansas   May 8th, 2008 12:46 am ET

Can't post now…have to get my cookies out of the oven…

a florida   May 8th, 2008 12:45 am ET

Why should I vote for someone who has more then 1 anti- american friend or connection ..Especially in this time and age..I cant understand why anyone who has some sense would.. It has nothing to do with race..That is why I will never vote for Obama!!!!

Tina   May 8th, 2008 12:43 am ET

For all of those people who say that they will vote for Mccain if Obama get's the nomination: I don't care who you vote for as long as Hillary is NOT our next president. Anyone is better than her; Obama, Mccain, the easter bunny….. Anybody but Hillary Clinton!!

Rob   May 8th, 2008 12:43 am ET

Kimberly, You and your family can go ahead and do that.

And when McCain still has our troops in Iraq and is building up against Iran…If you want someone to blame. Just look in a mirror.

debbie in Arkansas   May 8th, 2008 12:43 am ET

I don't get it, but then again I can't see up her sleeve.

Whatever trick is hiding there must be worth about $5.0 mil…

One can only suppose, she's betting on that one, and it will sure be interesting to watch.

Jason   May 8th, 2008 12:42 am ET

Give her a chance. She is a historic candidate and the democrats shouldn't decide this contest before the voting is over. I personally am one of those people who would still like to see both candidates on the ticket.

HRC SUPPORTER   May 8th, 2008 12:42 am ET

I love the fact that she is a fighter. She's in till the end and if at the end she falls short, then she knows she did her best. Who in the hell would put up with so much, just to give it away.

No Bill, Hillary or McCain Ever/CA   May 8th, 2008 12:42 am ET

Here we go again-playing the feminist to get your small group of supporters all up in arms. Well, I am a middle aged woman and I DO NOT want you as a role model for me or my young female family members EVER.

RB in Madison, WI   May 8th, 2008 12:41 am ET

Hillary- this is exactly why I love you to death. You've had a world of crap fall on you and you're still standing tall. You're courageous, optimistic, and an inspiration to women everywhere. STAY IN THIS! Don't let them push you out.

FL & MI's delegates will be seated somehow, much to the dismay of your so-called "noble opponent."

PA was yours, NC was his, and IN was the tie-breaker; you won.

You are why I turn to my 6 year old sister when we see you on tv and say, "See? You can be anything you want."

WE NEED YOU – DON'T GIVE IN!
Everyone knows McCain is a shoe-in if Obama gets the nom.

KEEP ON KEEPIN' ON, HILLARY!!

Von   May 8th, 2008 12:41 am ET

It's funny how backwards this country STILL is. Choose one… Obama's not black because he was raised white or is he racist because of the words from someone else's mouth? The argument has been made that Clinton is experienced and Obama is not. Where is that logic coming from? Her years as first lady? Since when did people start getting credit for the work of their spouse? The two terms she has served on the Senate? O.k. All I know about her is that she went on a few diplomatic trips as first lady and knows how to rub elbows with the good ol' boys (which is what I thought this country was trying to get away from).

Personally, I'm tired of being robbed at the gas station and by the electric companies. These men are called into Congress and questioned on the increases and they say the same thing "When we say RECORD PROFITS, that's not what we mean. We are just getting by." And our government as it stands says o.k. That's it, nobody has to answer for anything and the ordinary people have to just suck it up. All this bickering and pettiness needs to end. People of other countries look upon these sites and feed into their stereotypes; that Americans are ignorant and incapable of deep thought. Please people stop proving them right!! We let our minds get so clouded with the non-issues, people like Bush get elected into office. Destroy our chance for the White House if you want to but don't complain about it later.

We need an educated person in office that thinks before he/she acts. We need a person that has not been corrupted by the current political system, and still feel that they are on a mission for the AMERICAN people and not their personal bank account. We need someone capable of rebuilding the respect we once held in other Nations. We need someone who will work to strengthen our economic status and not feed us BS. Right now we need Barack Obama.

JRC   May 8th, 2008 12:40 am ET

Interesting, CALLED UPON and CALLED UPON TOO

I got called by Obama's campaign office and was only asked if I would vote for him and if I would tell my friends that I felt he would be an excellent candidate. No mention of a donation…..

I think you should report this to Obama's headquarters.

Jon   May 8th, 2008 12:38 am ET

Hillary represents what we stand for. I will never vote for Obama. If Hillary drops out, no matter what results, if Obama is the Dem nominee, I will be voting for McCain. Hundreds of my colleagues feel the same way.

jason   May 8th, 2008 12:38 am ET

i feel sorry for the Clintons…

not enough to vote for them though.

john m   May 8th, 2008 12:38 am ET

Clinton: "No cause for alarm"
What a leadership she's displaying here! — this proves Hillary is a great leader for us. Normally, most people would be discouraged, but, she is not. Wow, is female really a weaker sex? — she is amazing.

Yes We Will!
Hillary '08

An concerned citizen   May 8th, 2008 12:38 am ET

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.

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WHAT HAPPEN TO THE RULES, IT IS O.K. TO DISENFRANCHISE FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN, BUT YOU SAY IT IS O.K. FOR THEM TO CHANGE THE RULES FOR CHANGE THE OFFICIAL DELEGATE COUNT FROM 2200 TO 2025….

Bring Unity not Divide and Conquer   May 8th, 2008 12:37 am ET

To McCain. Do you think we should wear our patriotism on our sleeves? the swastika was a sign of patriotism and people wore them out fear. hmmm. sounds familiar.

As for Hillary, i don't think that reaching out to white voters while toting guns and 20 dollar bills in the back of a pickup truck claiming god chose you sits well with the rest of us.

i keep thinking the soundtrack to that movie would involve tanks, airaids, and marching through the streets or hillbilly chase music.

Brit Nawlins   May 8th, 2008 12:36 am ET

I see people saying MEAN HATEFUL things about SENATOR CLINTON and making up reasons why she remains in this race ..
She remains because MILLIONS of American Voters want her to stay in …
Are you people NOT PAYING ATTENTION to the millions who have voted for her and CONTINUE to VOTE FOR HER ?
We want her IN …. Period .. If you want to say bad things about people say them about us .. We after all are the reason she is still in it …

Val   May 8th, 2008 12:36 am ET

I am an Obama supporter that likes Hillary. There are however, things she has said that really turns me off:
1. Her frequent use the gender card (beginning to sound like a victim) This is a horrible double standard and really not fair to us women, OR to the Black candidate who has NOT ONCE spoke about how hard it is being a black man.

2. The fact that she's asking for more money from us Americans so she can pay off her debt. What about us? You talk about how we suffer and that $30 would save us money, but yet you want contributions for a campaign that is barely hanging on. How would you really handle the economy?
Man, I feel like such a fool in believing in Hillary all these years.

Dem in Cincinnati   May 8th, 2008 12:36 am ET

The hatred that is inspired by Obama and carried out by his supporters is what is tearing the Dem party apart. Hillary is a fighter. Her energy is unending. Obama has already fueled the Republican party with enough content to tear him to shreds in a general election. Hillary however has taken all that is thrown at her, lived through hell and survived. What hardships did Obama go through? He has managed to polarize the party with his smugness , elite condescending attitude. I will write in Hillary on the ballot, and be the first to say "I told you so" when McCain wins.

Ed NJ   May 8th, 2008 12:36 am ET

Talk about an Elitist!

She is rich enough to continue this scorched earth campaign to the detriment of Obama and the Democratic party.

Instead of rallying women behind Barack, she is making this a divisive gender driven campaign now. The Super delegates are super blind to what she is now doing.

Olga   May 8th, 2008 12:34 am ET

Sharon M

Ther is no logic to what you say.
North Carolina and Minnesotta did not break the party rules. Florida and Michigan did. Do you know who helped to write these rules, such that the votes would not count and the delegates would not be seated? Well, it was none other than Hillary's advisor, Harold Ickes. Yes, the Hillary team helped to write the rules to punish the states of Florida and Michigan. This was when they believed that they would wrap up the nomination by Super Tuesday and she would not need those two states. So, she never felt that they were important until she desparately needed them. If you want to spout off about things, you should really have your facts straight.
The rules were put in place and Michigan and Florida broke them. That is by the DNC not the candidates. Why don't you do some research and find the video clips of Hillary acknowledging that the votes will not count and then find copies of the documents she signed.
Please get your information before you start talking so irrationally.

All of you women out there, who are holding onto your allegiance to Hillary, and refuse to reunite behind the party nominee, need to seriously thnk of the consequences of a another Republican administration. Think about the war, that will continue, the appointment of judges to the Supreme Court, health care, just to name a few. I hope that you will be able to look your children in the eyes and know that you are taking away their future.

Dave   May 8th, 2008 12:34 am ET

What I would like to know, and which, try as I might, can see nobody else wondering about this in the comments sections, is why did they allow Billary to meet with the DNC about allowing the votes of Fl. and Mi. to count, and senator Obama was not? Sounds a LOT like she is getting preferential treatment for SOME reason! hmmmmm

Anonymous   May 8th, 2008 12:34 am ET

WE WANT HILLARY! NOT NOOBAMA!!!!!!

mark di carlo   May 8th, 2008 12:34 am ET

In my perspective, Hillary Clinton is playing a very good Hubert Humphrey to Obama's role as George McGovern. Old Hubert did everything he could to win the Democratic nomination and as a result destroyed McGoverns chance to beat Nixon. It has been downhill ever since. Good Job Mrs. Clinton!

An concerned citizen   May 8th, 2008 12:34 am ET

S.O.S. TO.. … .. DNC, HOWARD DEAN AND SUPER DELEGATES…

HAVE A REVOTE MICHIGAN AND COUNT FLORIDA

OR THE PRESUMPTIVE NOMINEE WILL BE ILLEGAL WHETHER IT IS CLINTON OR OBAMA,

THE DEMOCRATIC CRY:

{{{DO NOT DISENFRANCHISE FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN}}}

Grammy in Oklahoma   May 8th, 2008 12:33 am ET

Please, Hillary, stay in the race. Obama is bad for our country. The terrorists love him and will celebrate if he is elected.

wasabimommi   May 8th, 2008 12:31 am ET

hey – obama supporters – ya won!

now SHUT UP and let this woman leave gracefully. because if you don't stop it with your cruel snides and your attitudes, hillary supporters will not vote for him in november. and since she's got nearly half of the democratic electorate on her side and we're angry and hurt, that is something you should look at. we can forgive, but at a time like this, you should just stop commenting in this divisive (per obama's words) manner, because it just makes you look like a bunch of jerks and it makes us just not want to vote at all.

Yes We Can 08   May 8th, 2008 12:31 am ET

Blah Blah Blah….Go cry me a river for all those whiny Hillary supporters who say they wont vote for Barack. Go ahead and Vote for McBush! The sooner you leave the Democratic party, the better. Barack is forming a new electorate, so hop on board or get steam rolled like your Hillary.

And for all the people who think Barack is an empty suit who cant beat McBush, then what does it tell you that your girl Hillary can't beat Barack? Pathetic isn't it? For all the name recognization, and party backing she still could'nt beat a newbie..PATHETIC!! Enjoy the republican party..dont let the door hit your behind on the way out.

Trang, Fremont, CA   May 8th, 2008 12:29 am ET

Of course she has to be calm and not giving up. She has painted herself as that. I do wonder how does Bill feel about her loaning money to the campaign. When there's a winning chance, it's worth it, but when it's not, it's not worth it. Look at Mitt Romney, he funded his campaign, but at some point, he says it's not worth it. I wonder if she will be stubborn and bankrupt the family just to show her dedication and committment. But it won't be long. A few more contests then it will be over. It has to be demonstrated to Hillary that she loses in order for her to step out – I think that what she is saying.

John B   May 8th, 2008 12:28 am ET

Anyone claiming to be a Democrat who says they won't back the party's nominee in November is either a liar or a spiteful moron. Period.

Ilse   May 8th, 2008 12:28 am ET

what happened to my comment?

Stop that nonsense about Hillary!   May 8th, 2008 12:28 am ET

To all all those brainwshed clinton believers: If Hillary would manage to get into the white house, she won't even look at you anymore and her solutions and promises will end up in the waste container the same way as Bill's when he got the power.
She gets her revange on Bill and that's all what counts for her.
OBAMA is the man of the hour, he will clean up in the white house, restore americas name ithroughout the world and make it a better place for everyone to live in.
Nothing will change with the clinton's. Therefore GO Obama and drop out Hillary!

Jean   May 8th, 2008 12:27 am ET

It is really time to go. When the battle seems to be over, Hillary, I bet, you, donot give up, for there is always a second chance. Don't you see that Mcain is ready to rule from the senior citizens retirement home?

a florida   May 8th, 2008 12:27 am ET

I am a democrat who will never vote for Obama,nor will my family or friends.But McCain we all will vote for !!

paul oregon   May 8th, 2008 12:27 am ET

hillary will do any thingto destory the dem. party despite whatever she says. she never has been honest from day one

hrc supporter   May 8th, 2008 12:26 am ET

If she was so stuck on herself, why would she pay for millions of people voices to be heard. He will need her in the fall, yea he has 90% of blacks, and graduates, but she does have women, hispanics, union voters. He cant win against a republican without her help. Oh yea, it's not stilling a nomination if the superdelegates decide they want her over him, thats why they was put into place.

gdr   May 8th, 2008 12:26 am ET

the DNC punished FL and MI because they moved their primaries..and said that their votes will not be counted. Noone at the beginning thought that this would end up this way and the DNC should be blamed for hastily declaring that they would not be counted, they should have just said we will think about them latter.
Even talking about the so called "rules"..the rule is not to count the early primary votes..fine…let us go for a revote and then count them…what is Obama scared off? he know for sure that he will loose so he doesn't want a reelection and the 'educated" obamans want to say this is the guy for change. A preson running away from peopl'es vote want to be a president….and obamans claim him to to be the mesiah of change..WOW….I am starting to feel sorry for what our colleges and universities are throwing onto the streets..may be they will start to think normally without something sticking from their ears…LOL

Well here we are at the end in an almost tie and we dont want to decide

HRC WA   May 8th, 2008 12:26 am ET

HRC continue on, you have many supporters.

PENNVOTER   May 8th, 2008 12:25 am ET

YESSSS finally play the gender card!!! You are woman hear you roar!!!!

averagejoe   May 8th, 2008 12:23 am ET

It ain't over until the last state primary votes! Some people are getting itchy to ask Clinton to drop out because BO cannot pull out a knockout punch on her. His camp are again brainwashing, up to the point of threatening superdelegates, to side with him now even when they still have doubts about his ability to win over McCain.
It's very simple common sense; they would have gone out for him weeks ago if they truly believed in his ability to carry the blue-collar American votes which power the Democrats to the White House. They are aware that majority of these votes could instead go to McCain and could tilt the favor to his side. If the race for the White House becomes very close (e.g. 50-50), and half of the Democratic base (or even a quarter) would switch over to McCain's side because they could not stomach a BO presidency, the final result of a general election could be anywhere between 75-25 or 60-40 in favor of McCain.
This potential scenario would be a repeat of a Dukakis for Democrats; so near for a victory but still defeated in the end. It would mean that DNC leaders haven't learned anything from recent political history or that they are simply playing dumb. Many of them say that the stakes are very high in this forthcoming general election. Truly, this is why they cannot afford to lose it by unwisely accepting BO's blackmail to them that they are doing a disservice to the people if they decide not to vote for him. On the contrary, it would be the greatest disservice to the people if, despite their political wisdom, they would not use their good judgment and instead rely on media and others on who to vote for in the convention, only to fail miserably in the fall election.
In a very tight race for the nomination, with only 1-2% margin, it is up to the superdelegates themselves to cast their votes according to one simple criteria – who is going to bring the White House back to Dems and to the American people. This is the biggest challenge that awaits them. Never mind the crazy math and comments provided by media and pundits. It all boils down to electability – winning with the help of your base.
This is the main reason why superdelegates are there, why they are still awaiting the June 3 results, and why Clinton should and must continue the race. Otherwise, she would forever be remembered as a quitter – the very first one. This is never a good thing to wear on one's sleeve.

JAZZ   May 8th, 2008 12:22 am ET

So the only voters that matter to the DNC hierarchy are the blacks, wealthy liberals and youth. Lets see Barack McGovern umm Hussein Obama win the white house with that coalition. Where were these cries of "get out of the race" when Jessee Jackson, Ted Kenndy, Walter Mondale and Jerry Brown fought all the way to the convention
even though they were behind? Were there no cries because they are men?
What if they force her out and nominate him and the party splits? What if the change he brings is a republican congress? Looks like
Hillary supporters really do matter. If he can't take the pressure of a complete nomination process, he can't take the pressure of the presidency. Think about it.

Faith - Mobile   May 8th, 2008 12:19 am ET

Kimberly May 7th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

I will not vote for Obama, neither will my mom, brother, two adult kids and husband. Everone I know feels the same way. I love Hillary BUT her endorsement for him will not change my mind. He can go back to Chicago with Rezko and Reverend Wright. Oh … he can have Sharpton & Jackson too!!!
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This is the EXACT FOOLISHNESS I was talking about! IGNORANCE at it's very best!

Hillary supporters willing to either vote for McCain or sit out if Hillary isn't the nominee….At the expense of the lives of our men and women fighting a STUPID WAR. For once in your lives….THINK!

Hillary Supporter   May 8th, 2008 12:18 am ET

Can the Obama supporters start showing some respect for Hillary. She is an intelligent, tenacious, and competent leader. I am proud to have supported her and will continue to support her until a nomination happens. Hillary has done so much for this country, including children's rights. Read beyond some of this so called MSM and you will know that. I am actually a bit frightened by some of these blogs and the hatred and downright ignorance in them. This has been a close race; it is not a landslide.

gdr   May 8th, 2008 12:18 am ET

All those whining that hillary is playing the gender card..Oh look at our baba..he never uses his race card…why should he talk about it when he is already getting over 90% of it…once againthe so called "educated" idiots..the obamans..LOL

Joe   May 8th, 2008 12:18 am ET

My very large Democratic family will also not support Obama. Under no circumstances will any of us vote for Obama even if Clinton were to endorse him and I hope to god that she does not … He is a dangerous choice for this country and NO Democrat I know will vote for him they all plan to vote for McCain if he wins.

If the Democratic Party wants the White House in November they better wake the Hell up because he will not win … and no its not based on people being racist .. so enough of those comments … its based on the fact that he arrogant, and ignorant when it comes to foreign policy.

Robert   May 8th, 2008 12:17 am ET

I will not vote for Obama. Democrats for McCain.

Katerina   May 8th, 2008 12:17 am ET

OBAMA's campaign DOES NOT call to request $$. Volunteers make calls to voters to encourage them to VOTE and go over his policies if they want them to.
Kimberly==is there oxygen on your planet> RACIST!!
"Rocky" Clinton==he lost to a black man.
She picked Eight Belles in the Derby. Filly came in second, broke both front ankles so was euthinized right then.
Obama picked Big Brown, he was the favorite, and came in first.
Coincidence? perhaps but it is interesting.
The DNC blocked delegetes for Fl/Mi. HRC AGREED to do this believing she was going to win big everywhere.
Now she is wants to change the rules to suit herself. She who has feet of clay is for herself.
SDOP THE DRAMA VOTE OBAMA

Tricia in NH   May 8th, 2008 12:16 am ET

If MI and Fl won't count, then how about we don't count Ill or NC either? What would the uproar be then? I think that if Obama was behind, he would fight for Fl & MI with as much verocity. But, if he does that now, it would put her ahead in the pop vote-that's why he's dragging his feet. Those people voted and should be counted. Most voted for her regardless of it "counting". So, how can the DNC, in all good consciousness, not count those votes? Give Obama the undecideds in MI and those votes cast for him in FL. Why is this so difficult?

Additionally, why should she drop out? Because she's a threat to the "Golden boy"? She has proven her worth, she has a proven record and her ideas and goals for this country are just what we need. She's been very specific where Obama has not.

Do the right thing! Vote Hillary! Stay in the fight!

gdr   May 8th, 2008 12:15 am ET

what do yuo know Obama in the gen'l election will win GA, SC, MS and win the precidency LOL..what a shame the college punks want to vote for obama just becuase the other students are doing it. Stop texting and take off that cell phone clinging to yuor ear and think for 5 minutes. All i could see from Obama supporters why they want to vote for him is because "he is nice", "he inspiring".."I like him"..WOW the reasons why you have to vote for a candidate and the tragedy is this is the educated idiots.

All Obama talks is hillary said that, she said this..bla bla.bla and the obamans cry that hillary is negative…LOL

Joe   May 8th, 2008 12:13 am ET

I'm sorry but Rev Wright was not a spiritual advisor for the Clinton's so whoever made up that balogna is full of crap

Overseas Bratha   May 8th, 2008 12:12 am ET

I'm constantly amazed by Hilary's sheer greed and opportunism. It is remarkable that Democrats would even consider voting for her, given that she shows the same tenacity & resolute determination to inflame 'at all costs' that is reminiscent of GWB!

david   May 8th, 2008 12:12 am ET

Sharon from Minnisota,
There is one big problem with your logic, both candidates was on the ballots in NC and MN, both candidates was able to campaign in both NC and MN. Hillary signed the agreement not to count FL and MI so why do any of you support this idea just because she is losing. It reminds me of kids who take their ball and go home when they lose. Fl and MI votes where the way they where because they did not know Obama and the Clinton name was its own brand so by not campaigning in those states was a benefit for Clinton.

Sharon I don't know you at all you might be great at basket ball but if I had to pick a team and it was between you and Tony parkers wife I would go with Tony Parkers wife because I know his name and he is good but in reality you might be 100 times better than Tony Parker wife, but I don't know anything about you and you was not allowed to let me get to know you. I hope you get what I am saying and if you do I know you will never mention the FL and MI votes again

Bring Unity not Divide and Conquer   May 8th, 2008 12:12 am ET

Bill Clinton holds a membership to an Elite white only country club that proudly displays the confederate flag that all Presidents and former Presidents have access to. If Barrack Obama was spotted on the green where Clinton has admittedly golfed, do you think they would roll out the red carpet or show him the door?

Barbara Bush stood by her President son and Bill Clinton while touring the astrodome and was recorded making these comments "What I'm hearing, which is sort of scary, is they all want to stay in Texas," "Everyone is so overwhelmed by the hospitality."
"And so many of the people in the arena here, you know, were underprivileged anyway," she said, "so this is working very well for them."
President George W. Bush and Bill Clinton said nothing and did nothing to correct her or to apologize to those who lost family due to starvation, injury or neglect and a very poorly operated emergency aide.

if she can say such things, i wonder what amusing dinner conversation they had in the White House with the former first lady and how Hillary truly feels about the "underprivileged".

jason   May 8th, 2008 12:11 am ET

so, how is it that no one is calling her out for wanting to seat the michigan and florida delegates – and she wants to do this strictly because Obama wasn't on the ballot.

The claim that they "simply should count" is absurd – although I agree with her lie. She only wants them seated because it would give her an (unfair) edge.

I don't fully understand how people can be so naive as to buy into that nonsense still. I mean, deception is as old as politics, but why are people still falling for it? Didn't your mothers ever tell you not to believe everything you see on TV?

Bayou Joe   May 8th, 2008 12:11 am ET

98% of the Black vote goes for Obama and this is not a racist candidate? Give me a break. It is all about race or gender in the Democratic Race.

In November the Real voters that actually work and pay taxes, send their children to fight for America will vote for McCain. Patriotism triumphs over inexperience.

Dennis   May 8th, 2008 12:11 am ET

I find it interesting about the anger that Clinton supporters show towards Obama. He has run a relatively positive and clean campaign. Any negativity from his side has been in response to Hillary attacks. He has truly been a gentleman in the fact she threw the kitchen sink at him, but he could have thrown the KITCHEN at her and showed restraint. As an Obama supporter I understand why Obama people are upset with her. This is not a slam or a crack at her, but she was clearly not truthful on several issues and played out of the republican playbook when going against Obama. THIS is what has ticked us off. It was like he had one arm tied behind his back.

Liz   May 8th, 2008 12:10 am ET

Kimberly,

as a white democrat female for over 20 years, you don't sound like a democrat to me.

Neutral   May 8th, 2008 12:09 am ET

A dog would be a better President than Obama, this man is lower than a maggot, if Nixon was a crook, Obama top him in that area. This country will not elect a President that has close affiliation with anti-America, anti-white church, Ayers, Rezko that helped him buy his mansion in Hyde Park.

Boston for OBAMA   May 8th, 2008 12:08 am ET

Let the truth be told. HRC is all about HRC. Any woman who would stand by and let a man say she has "Testicular Fortitude has to be out of her mind. this would be offensive to the women I know who are proud to be women. She is not charming by any stretch of the imagination. Why Hillary do you want to destroy the image of a female president in the future? The next woman who will run will probably not be a senior citizen so don't turn the country off with this macho crap.

tom wittmann   May 8th, 2008 12:08 am ET

Kathy in KENTUCKY writes to HILLARY:

""..STAY STRONG AND DON'T LISTEN TO THE
GOOD OLD BOYS CLUB. WE KNOW HOW THE GOOD OLD
BOYS WORK.""

You are so right. HILLARY has already lost and therefore should not go cajoling the GOOD OLD BOYS to reverse the people will !!!

And HILLARY wants to enfranchize the MI and FL voters and seat their delegates. ?? ACCEPT DISTRIBUTE THEIR DELEGATES and the VOTES acknowledgement proportionally to an poll of polls by agreed pollsters and OBAMA will agree !! SO SIMPLE AS THAT !!

ELGER

andrew   May 8th, 2008 12:06 am ET

HILLARY'08!!!!!!!!

An_Asian   May 8th, 2008 12:06 am ET

Although I have no right to vote since I am not an America but only a resident, my side still goes with Obama. The feeling to Mrs Colinton for me is really bad. His win to the USA presidency could in future set an historical perfect case to other countries on the earth as well.

jim   May 8th, 2008 12:05 am ET

theres every reason and cause to sound the alarm, YOUR BOAT IS SINKING! and the obama guard is picking up your supporters

hazel   May 8th, 2008 12:05 am ET

It is time for Clinton to concede. There is no credible path remaining for her to reach the nomination. As the 'inevitable' nominee at the outset and as someone with tremendous influence with the rules committee, Clinton was in a position to make sure MI & FL would be seated BEFORE she agreed not to seat them. There was a time to voice objection and she did not. Now for her to call it a civil rights issue is blatantly manipulative and sad.

cjones   May 8th, 2008 12:04 am ET

IS THIS MAN (LIMBAUGH) STILL ON DRUGS? I REALLY DONT THINK ANYBODY LISTENS TO HIM. IS THERE ANY ONE OUT THERE IN THE WORLD OF POLITICS WHO IS NOT AGAINST OBAMA? I MEAN I'M A AFRICAN AMERICAN FEMALE AND I LIKE CLINTON ALSO, BUT DO ANY ONE REALLY THINK SHE IS GOING TO MAKE A DIFFRENCE WITH THE OTHER COUNTRIES? NO, WHY BECAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN, AND THEY(LEADERS) DONT RESPECT THEIR OWN WOMAN SO WHY IN THE HELL DO YOU THINK THEY WOULD RESPECT OR LISTEN TO WHAT A WOMAN HAS TO SAY . THEY ARE GOING TO THINK WE ARE A WEAK COUNTRY, BUT MAKE US MAD ENOUGH AND YOU WILL SEE HOW MUCH POWER WE HAVE!! . MAY GOD BLESS AMERICA !!!

JW   May 8th, 2008 12:03 am ET

For those who say Obama does not have a chance against McCain, I laugh because back when Obama first announced his candidacy for president, similar words were spoken. Which was that he didn't stand a chance of becoming the Democratic nominee.

History has shown that a majority of people in this country were racist (and it is very very prevalent in present day america ) and it is THOSE same people who, I'm sure, if they had their way, black americans would have no rights, civil or human. But guess what? Just like they could not stop Frederick Douglas, the Civil Rights Act, the 15th Amendment, Martin Luther King, etc, there will be NO stopping Barack Obama from becoming the next president of the USA beginning in 2009. Deal with it, America. The Obama train is coming and you either get on board, or get out of the way.

Faith - Mobile   May 8th, 2008 12:03 am ET

Okay, as a Obama supporter I really tried not to lend an ear to the nonsense of Clinton supporter being mostly uneducated blue collar workers and Obama suppoters being mostly educated college grads. However, after reading blog after blog that her (Hillary) supporters will NOT VOTE for Barack should he win the nomination, honestly boggles my mind. These people (while relentless in their dedication) will ultimately elect John McCain just because…WOW! I can't bring myself to believe that her supporters will ELECT TO KEEP OUR YOUNG MEN AND WOMEN in an ENDLESS WAR BECAUSE HILLARY IS NOT THE PRESIDENT! Talk about ultimate IGNORANCE and STUPIDY! I am more inclinded to BELIEVE that her suppporters are not only uneducated…BUT HEARTLESS and EVIL as well. The THOUGHT that Hillary and HER SUPPORTERS are not more than SHAMELESS MURDERERS!

SAD…BUT NONETHELESS TRUE.

Neutral   May 8th, 2008 12:02 am ET

Hillary MUST continue all the way until all the votes are counted, that INCLUDES Florida and Michigan. IF the Democratic Party have WINNER TAKE ALL like the Republican Party, Hillary is already the nominee. The problem with the Democratic Party, they want a LONG DRAWN OUT PRIMARY, now that it is happening, they're asking Hillary to quit. What's the matter with you people? Who are you to ask her to quit? That includes these superdelegates!

Funny enough I'm not a Hillary supporter, but I can see where democrats is committing a BIG MISTAKE, incosistent with rules they make for themselves. Even John Kerry the WIMP can't shutup his mouth.

To Obama followers, your demeaning words, showing no respect for Senator Clinton is turning off a lot of people especially those who voted for him last February, there's a BUYER'S REMORSE going against your cult leader. There are thousands of people disenfranchised in Washington State that use mail-in ballot but no delegates representation.

Winning in caucus is not democratic, its more like a boiling room brawl, muscling people.

Democrats, do the right thing for your FELLOW DEMOCRATS and the AMERICAN PEOPLE, GIVE THEM A CHANCE TO CHOOSE WHO THEY WANT TO REPRESENT YOUR PARTY IN GENERAL ELECTION.

It takes a village...   May 8th, 2008 12:02 am ET

"You can turn elections in a day, you can turn them in a week if you know what it takes to actually win."

Yeah, what it takes is *almost* shedding a few forced tears, a kitchen sink or two, some sniper fire–oops, not that one–um, some leaked misleading photos of my opponent in tribal garb, maybe a gas tax holiday–oops, not that one either–um, stirring the gossip pot about my opponent's pastor, some misinformation about my position on NAFTA, some fudged math, buying off a few superdelegates, threatening or intimidating dozens more delegates, some negative attack ads…hm, what else?–maybe pulling the civil rights card as if I really care about MI and FL, when I didn't before and agreed to not count them when they first broke the rules… Yep, I know EXACTLY what it takes! It takes a village (of idiots)!

Anita   May 8th, 2008 12:01 am ET

To Voter, African American people only comprise 12 percent of the U.S. population. Of that number, 68.7 percent are registered voters (2004 Census). Of that number, about one-third are registered Republican voters. This means that African Americans, by sheer number and dissention, cannot alone vote a presidential candidate into office. The facts are that white, Asian, Hispanic, Jews, and many others are voting for Senator Obama. I just wanted to present these facts because I am TIRED of hearing and reading that the so-called black vote is putting Senator Obama ahead. He is winning the popular Dem vote, as well as the pledged delegates, because people actually want CHANGE! By the way, I am African American, and half the people I know voted for Hillary Clinton because they knew very little about Obama at the time. Some African Americans will still vote for her. Get some black friends so you can form a real opinion of people who you don't seem to know anything about!

Danny   May 8th, 2008 12:01 am ET

Keep fight for us we need you Hillary…….fight until end, look Obama unelectable. Obama slow react and bad leader.

Shame JC   May 8th, 2008 12:00 am ET

To JC and same kind of folks

You guys are so low. I bet you always look at lower part of the people whoever come near to you. Get good moral value and become more civilized.

Edryn   May 7th, 2008 11:59 pm ET

This makes me sick to my stomach! She plays the gender card and it's OK! If Obama played the race card White America would have a STROKE! Just goes to show that America will always have a double standard when it comes to race. How dare anyone say it's harder to be a woman than being black!

HRC WILL NOT GET THE BLACK VOTE IF SHE BECOMES THE NOMINEE!!! AS A BLACK MAN I AM TELLING YOU ALL WHAT I KNOW! WE WILL VOTE FOR MCCAIN! FOR FAR TOO LONG THE DEMOCRATS HAVE TAKEN OUR VOTE FOR GRANTED. WELL NOT THIS TIME!

Amanda   May 7th, 2008 11:57 pm ET

I understand completely what HRC is saying about women, but my God man what about the African-American struggle for the office? Hillary is just gonna stomp her feet and temper tantrum until someone stops her. Come on superdelegates.

Dori in AZ   May 7th, 2008 11:56 pm ET

Hillary is enjoying the drama. Imagine how much fun any one of us could have if we had millions of dollars to "lend" to whatever our current hobby was? Ah, to be rich & famous! It's only money. Can't take it with you!

observer   May 7th, 2008 11:56 pm ET

…..It also explains why America is in a total mess today

Matt   May 7th, 2008 11:55 pm ET

Kimberly you basically just said you would not vote for him because he is black. You are about as ignorant as they come. Have you not heard his message? The hope to make America a better place? His lack of "kitchen sink" politics? Have you lost your mind? He has not said vote for me because I am black once. Hillary has said vote for me because I am a woman. He has not thrown nearly as much poo as she has, and she has more skeletons in her closet than any candidate!! Are you totally ignorant or did you not realize that Sharpton and Jackson have had no part of his campaign? Wait. You are as ignorant as they come…I forgot.

Dori in AZ   May 7th, 2008 11:55 pm ET

“Do you know difficult it is for women to stand up and say we are the best at anything?” There we go, girls. Poor sad lot that we all are, right? MEOW!

Why would I want a woman like that as my President? There are far more viable, smarter, capable, well-respected, & honest women in this country. They're out walking & working amongst us & for us every single day.

Another political woman is bound to take a shot at it & do a better job! So, don't fret the small stuff. We WILL have a woman President at some point in the near future. It just won't be this time around because this election year, the better candidate happens to be a man. And, it never will be Hillary.

EC in MD   May 7th, 2008 11:55 pm ET

This is so sad! She can play the gender card out right and nobody says a thing! If Obama dared to play the race card White America would be up in arms against him like he burned a flag. This is why we are so divided! I am beyond disgusted with her and all of the women votes that say it's OK to vote for her just because she's a woman! I am a BLACK MAN and I am voting for Obama!

HRC BEWARE!!! YOU WILL NOT GET THE BLACK VOTE!!!! NO DEMOCRAT CAN WIN THE WHITE HOUSE WITHOUT THE BLACK VOTE!

Roger   May 7th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

I love people that go on these boards as say "if _____ wins, I will vote for McCain or not at all". I am sure that impacts the strategies of Clinton and Obama! Get over yourself and realize that Obama is winning fair and square, has taken the high road by not going negative on Clinton's character even though there is plenty of opportunity (Bosnia lies, Paul vs. Clinton, Columbia, NAFTA., etc.) Even the exit polls show most question her honesty and integrity but he hasn't gone there like she has.

Boomer Jackson, Pennsylvania   May 7th, 2008 11:53 pm ET

How do you spell relief – Clinton drops out and we get back to the issues.
Phases of the Hillary Campaign:
1. inevitable.
2. ready.
3. change.
4. solutions.
5. chaotic, broke, and pathetic
6. history (as in gone).

terri, montana   May 7th, 2008 11:52 pm ET

""""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.”""" Now what if we trade the name "Clinton" with "Obama" and the word "woman" with the word "african american"? Can your imagine the attacks of he had the audacity to say that?
Obama can afford to not have the angry little voters writing in the name Hillary on the ballots, He has enough men, women, young, old, educated, working, rich, poor, white, black, hispanic, asian, native amreican, christian, mormon, catholic, muslim, jewish, happy, bitter, democratic, independent and republican voters on his side! YES WE CAN!!! GO OBAMA

Real Dem   May 7th, 2008 11:50 pm ET

You misguided people, why is it that the O'bama supporters would vote for Hillary if she was the nominee but Hillary supporters would vote for McCain? Because of your disapproval of O'bama you are willing to continue this disaster that Bush has made for another 4 years. If you are willing to vote for McCain knowing that nothing will change then why not take the chance with O'bama? If you all didn't know Minister Wright endorsed Bill Clinton back then and I guess it was ok but now you all need something to nitpick with to show your disapproval of O'bama. And you say it has nothing to do with race? You really think your fooling people? Just be honest with yourselves an admit that it's not about his qualifications it's about his color.

Gillis   May 7th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

It appears Kimberly's family and friends are very "bitter" Would an Obama / Sebelius ticket help? Katherine Sebelius is a woman I would support and vote for and contribute financially too. She would help heal the wounds of Hillary's supporters.

Ms. White   May 7th, 2008 11:49 pm ET

Bill
You sum it up very simple for the HRC's supporters. She has changed her reason(s) for running for president and as a leader of the USA (it amaze me how people are buy it) how would anyone believe her when she speaks to us as American citiizens? For those who would vote for McCain or sit out would just continue 4 more years of bad goverment. Do you really want that? Take a chance for change….it can't be any risky that what we have now.
OBAMA 08/12

Kirk   May 7th, 2008 11:48 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 !!!!!!!!!

Ohio Hillary   May 7th, 2008 11:47 pm ET

All Hillary democrats need to write Hillary in if she doesn't get the nomination. We can defeat Obambi one way or another. Make a commitment now to do this. He does not deserve our vote.

Hillary in 2008 – one way or another!

Phillip Bunn , Bailey NC   May 7th, 2008 11:47 pm ET

Hey Kimberly, do you think you just "might "be a racist?

SJT   May 7th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

I wont vote for Obama because of the comments that have been made by his supporters towards those of us that support Clinton. These comments have ageist ( we should stay home and either play canasta or watch Matlock and let the young people vote), sexist ( women's right to vote should be taken away), insulting ( we are dumber and less educated). Now that Obama is cloding in on the nomination his suppoters want unity. It way too late for that. They should have thought of that before the wrote all those condescending comments about the people who support Hillary.

Dennise   May 7th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

She probably went int the meeting with a wallet full of cash and bribed them her way…Ayy give up and let it go.

Michigan Voter !!!   May 7th, 2008 11:46 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

fran   May 7th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

Keep on fighting Hillary.

KM   May 7th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

I am a supporter of Sen. Obama and let me say to all my fellow democrats, Let's stop all the name calling and derogatory remarks towards the other candidate. Yes, I want Obama to be the Democratic nominee but if by chance he is not, I will just have to re-evaluate who is more in line with my thinking.

We should all understand that we don't have to tear the other person down just to make our candidate look good. The Bush administration have did more harm to this country than most people realize.

Phillip Bunn , Bailey NC   May 7th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

Maybe Hillary can pimp "Baby Clinton" out for extra campaign money. That way, when Hillary loses, Chelsea will have a trade to fall back on.

Rick OH   May 7th, 2008 11:45 pm ET

The Clintons 'came up' during the transition between old-style 'machine' politics, and the continuous 'vetting' of politicians by 24/7 news organizations. Hillary is far more apt (than Bill) to apply political tactics from the past, but I think she is basically sincere in her positions, and the validity of her campaign.

I have sided with and chosen to work for her opponent, but I respect her and her family. What I find disheartening is the 'mean spirited nature' of so many comments on this and other sites. It is OK to disagree; it is counter-productive to be 'disagreeable.'

Suzanne for Hillary   May 7th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

I will NOT vote for Obama, no matter what. He is a flawed candidate and will be defeated in November. Hillary was the only hope for the democratic party. These Obama-philes need to wake up and understand that they cannot win without Hillary's supporters. And they have bashed her so badly that there is no hope of uniting the party behind Obama. They will never get our votes and will go down in defeat. Enjoy your win in NC – it means nothing in November! Obama will lose to McCain and I will be there voting against OB. Hillary should not quit – she should see it through all the primaries. Why can't she run as an independent and whup him that way?

RIF   May 7th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

Kimberly May 7th, 2008 11:29 pm ET
________________________________

What in the world so Sharpton and Jackson have to do with anything? I guess you are impliing that those are the "voices" of the black community. I guess I'll just imply that Hannity and O'Reilly are the "voices" of your "klan".

Hope you, your mom, brother, two adult kids and husband make more that $250,000 a year like I do so we can all enjoy McCain's tax cut for the weatlhy when he's in office.

Hannity's hate blog is at foxnews. Thanks

Obama '08

Chidi   May 7th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

No cause for alarm? Hmmm, you want to pay back the money you lent to your campaign before she drops out? SELFISHNESS. YHRC don't care about the party but her ambition only.

Politically Speaking   May 7th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

Kimberly May 7th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

I will not vote for Obama, neither will my mom, brother, two adult kids and husband. Everone I know feels the same way. I love Hillary BUT her endorsement for him will not change my mind. He can go back to Chicago with Rezko and Reverend Wright. Oh … he can have Sharpton & Jackson too!!!
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Pretty much what I was talking about. Closet racists whose disdain for anything black oozes out with every word they type. Your attitude displayed through your post should offend America, not just blacks.

As much as I have lost respect for Clinton throughout this campaign, if she were the nominee, I'd hold my nose and vote for her.

Keep your vote, the positive movement does not want it.

Sharon Minnesota   May 7th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

I think that kathleen,retired Professional w/woman for obama sounds a bit like Rush Limbaugh don't you? Maybe it him in drag.

Hillary Clinton or John McCain 08

Mike from Westchester   May 7th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

Kathy in KENTUCKY: Last time I checked, they don’t let black men with a middle name of Hussein into the “Old boys club”.

Called Upon: I have been volunteering for the Obama campaign for months and every time I have helped, it has been stressed not to disparage HRC, but to keep any conversations positive. Also, as far as I know, the Obama campaign raises funds through the internet, not via phone calls. I have to conclude you are lying.

Sharon in Minnesota: The Florida and Michigan results are not fair. Obama’s name was not on the Michigan ballot. Hillary’s was on because she did not HONOR her agreement. No campaigning in either state benefited the candidate with more name recognition, Hillary. The same comment does not become any more valid just because it is repeated over and over again.

All Obama supporters: Don’t worry, it will be all over soon, with the same outcome that was pretty obvious two months ago.

Oh, and to Karen G: Since I can’t vote with my skin, I guess I have to vote for Obama. I’M WHITE, as are most of the people who have voted for him!

scott   May 7th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

Its amazing how the Obama people can be have any of you ever said 1 good thing about her. At least we admit he can make a good speach. might lack solutions but there good speechs. She should keep going on………..

Shirley   May 7th, 2008 11:43 pm ET

I thought a woman President would exhaust every avenue of diplomacy before sending our Sons to war. Hillary voted for the Iraq was and even as she claimed she was mistaken said she would 'obliterate' Iran. Hillary does not have the personal integrity that would encourage me to vote for a woman, she is a 'good ole boy' in a pants suit.

Matt in Dallas   May 7th, 2008 11:42 pm ET

There she goes again moving the goalposts to fit her agenda. Hillary was fine with the stripping of delegates in Florida and Michigan back in 2007. Now that she needs those delegates to give her even the SMALLEST of chances to win the nomination, it suddenly becomes a 'Civil Rights Issue'. No lawsuits were filed at the time of the elections in January…only now that she is about to lose is she concerned about the 'civil rights' of the voters in Michigan and Florida.

Beware of this master manipulator Hillary supporters, she will change her position on ANYTHING if it means more votes.

Florida Voter   May 7th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

Get off the FL and MI nonsense already! Hillary can brain wash her supporters but she cannot brain wash the folks who knows the truth about those States!
Hillary KNOWS the penalty for violating the RULES! Yes folks RULES you break them you pay! Its NOT Sen. Obama's doing rememer his name was NOT even on the Ballot in MI so please tell me Hillarious Supporters HOW in gods earth is THAT fair!!!! Now that Hillary is LOSING! She wants to re write the rules mid stream! GET OVER IT!!!!!
ITS DONE!!! HILLARY IS TOAST!

Michigan Voter !!!   May 7th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

Kimberly

You Got That RIGHT !!!!

HILLARY 2008

Boomer Jackson, Pennsylvania   May 7th, 2008 11:40 pm ET

Hillary – it is over. You are only in it for yourself now. It is for your ego, or for a little more time to try to get some additional donations to off-set the money you loaned to your campaign. You look desperate and pathetic in either case. Barack says he is in the race because he loves this country. C'mon Hillary – Be honest (oops, I do not think you are capable of that) – why are you still in it. We are tired of you now – go away. Shoot a gun, take another shot of whiskey, and then you might feel better. I guess perhaps Clinton's are not capable of a dignified exit.

cwa   May 7th, 2008 11:39 pm ET

This election is a sad commentary on us. You can't get 90% of anybody to agree on anything, but 90%++ black voters are voting for Obama. Well, they are voting for race pure and simple and that is a shame!

Frank, MO   May 7th, 2008 11:39 pm ET

Leave !

aware   May 7th, 2008 11:38 pm ET

It is all about who will be the best president in 2008. So, it will be Hillary Clinton 2008 and 2012 or John McCain 2008. :)

Obama is toast. He is a loser apart from the anointing of the far left media. America is centrist not far left like Barack and Michelle! By the way, beware of Michelle. She wears the pants in the Obama family.

Obama will never win in the general election. He has no credibility or judgment. He is just an obfuscating, dishonest and sneaky (thinks out loud behind closed doors in San Fran.) politician. Also, it took him 20 years to come out against the very consistent Jeremiah Wright. Of course, this was political expediency! :(

Is it all about race? No, only to black Americans who really want a (half) black president qualified or not. Is it all about gender? No, only to misogynists who want a male qualified or not.

Politically Speaking   May 7th, 2008 11:38 pm ET

This whole "girl power" movement is disgusting. I've seen so many clips on tv with a HIllary supporter mentioning her gender as their sole reason for supporting her. I'm glad Obama is above gender and race and not screaming "black power" while campaigning. Wait a minute. This is America. Saying vote for me because I'm a woman is perfectly acceptable, but any mention that Barack is black means he's playing his own race card. As if being black has ever been an advantage in America outside of affirmative action and racial profiling.

Myself being a black voter thoroughly researched Obama's positions. What I found is that they are very similar to Clinton's. Ultimately I chose Barack because of his conduct in this campaign. I must add….yes, his race also played a minor role. Why shouldn't it? In my black community where so many youth I see lack positive black male role models, why wouldn't I want to see a black president that would show the youth that yes, you can achieve if you can believe?

Love the double standards driven by the closet racists and biased media.

Maxx   May 7th, 2008 11:38 pm ET

No cause for alarm? Hillary would go down in history as a great woman, great first lady, great senator if she endorsed Obama ASAP.
Everyone knows it's all over. Save the Clinton name, the Democratic party, your place in history. Embrace Obama face the music…

Grammie   May 7th, 2008 11:38 pm ET

First, I want Senator Clinton to continue since she is the very best candidate. She understands the American family and shares our values.
Senator Obama is a selfish, self-centered man who political ambition far outweigh his abilities. He will say and do anything for this power trip. He should just go back to South Chicago and fulfill his promises to the people there that he made in the mid 90s. The changes he is talking about will make us a socialist nation. That is not what the signers of the Constitution wanted for our country. He prevented a new election in Michigan because he knew he would lose. McCain will win easliy over Obama, Voters know McCain loves his country.

TEXAN FOR THE NAKED TRUTH.   May 7th, 2008 11:37 pm ET

Then I guess we should vote of Obama cause he's an African-American. What idiots. He may wqin because C acuses are not primarys. They do not represent the majority of the people. As you dumb-butts will see come November. McCAIN will win the White House walking away laughing at the joke of the Democrats.

Steven   May 7th, 2008 11:35 pm ET

Why so much hate on this thread? Have any of you actually met HIllary Clinton? She's not your mom, you know…

The popular vote is split, with 1% dividing Obama and Clinton. Remember how you felt when Gore was asked to "step down" and just let Bush win? The only way Obama can win the nomination right now is for HIllary to quit. It's a transparent argument.

LiLi King in OHIO   May 7th, 2008 11:34 pm ET

To Sharon – NC

We Hillary supporters are ladies with warming hearts and great minds perfectly combined. Shame on you to call us "non-thinking women". All my female friends who strongly support Hillary are brilliant and outstanding workers in the great companies and research institutes. They also are great mothers who are very responsible for their children and their communities.

What kind of lady you are?

We will support Hillary all the way. Hillary is the smartest choice for America.

Chris in NC   May 7th, 2008 11:34 pm ET

Billary Rodham Clinton: you are done!

No amount of math manipulation will allow you to side-step the facts that Obama is ahead in popular vote, total delgates and states won. MI and FL are not and will not be in the equation. The party leaders in those states broke the rules, and that is that.

Your argument that the DNC and the superdelegates should pull for you because, in your opinion, you would fare better in a national election — and ignore the will of the people — is the most selfish thing I've seen a politician pull in a long time and that's saying something!

You are not entitled to anything because of your (hyphenated) last name and it's time to face the facts.

Alex From Georgia   May 7th, 2008 11:34 pm ET

We have to stop this lady. She already knows is mathematically impossible for her to win the nomination. She accepts in the last debate that Obama can beat Mcain. She doesn't have the money, and the superdelegates are starting to back Obama. She proclaims herself as a fighter…..jajaja……this is not a fighter, this is an addict. She just can't accept losing!.

Now, this is not about us anymore or the party, this is about her!!!.
This is an obsession!. If she needs to declare herself in bankrupcy to continue with her obsession she will do it. Is like an alcoholic…..she just can't quit, and she doesn't care if she's risking us.

Is impossible for her to win and she keeps asking for more money. Now we have to finance her obsession!. I'm a psychologist, I know what I'm telling you. "OBSESSION".

J Bailey   May 7th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

I am sorry to say that I will be voting Republican in the GE for the first time in my life. And it is obvious that we will have a Republican President again. I will never vote for Obama. The man is a liar and typical politician. He talks about change. I have no doubts that he has plans to change things but not for the good of the whole country, only for himself.

eyeroll   May 7th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

What we need in the white house is more cucqueaned girl power!

Alice   May 7th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

I just want o say two things.

First, in response to "Called Upon" — who received a rude call from an Obama volunteer — I have received both polite calls and rude calls from both the Hillary and Obama campaigns. These are unpaid, barely trained volunteers, not candidates. You should not impute their flaws to the candidates they represent.

Second, in response to those of you who love Hillary's "refusal to give up" despite great odds, may I remind you that conservative Republicans feel the same way about George W Bush. In Bush's case, you probably call it stubbornness and/or denial.

Oliver Cromwell   May 7th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

YOU HAVE BEEN SAT TO LONG HERE FOR ANY GOOD YOU HAVE BEEN DOING. DEPART, I SAY, AND LET US HAVE DONE WITH YOU. IN THE NAME OF GOD, GO!.

RIF   May 7th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

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

Operation Desperation has started.. I've been donating to Obama for months and no one has EVER called. Yuu must be some kind of high dollar donor, which means if that's the case you wouldn't have invested all of that money to get Obama nominated and then go and smear his campaign on a blog. Clearly this is a 100% made up story just like the stupid gas tax holiday.

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

If it was such a bogus rule then why would Clinton agree to it and say publiicy back in the fall that MI & FL would not count? The issue is that this was decided before the primary season began by ALL parties. It's not like someone saw she "won" MI & FL and then went back and said that the states wouldn't count. Get a clue. If she was such a campion of making sure all votes count, why id she wait until the math became tough for her to statr this whole MI & FL crusade.

Little known fact: Terry Macuffle, Clinton's chief strategist use to be head of the DNC and he was faced with the same situation back in the 90s and said that he would not seat the deleages or only seat half if MI moved their rimary up. MI decided not to because they didn't want to lose their seats. Don't beleive me, look it up…100% facts.

BTW.. She was the only person on the MI ballot and 40% of the people came out in the cold weather to say no, not Clinton and voted uncommitted.

Rick from NJ   May 7th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

I have one good reason why Hillary should stay in. If this were the national election, the winner would be decided by the electoral college. Guess what. With the states reporting so far with their primary results, Clinton 251 Obamba 206. She may have a good argument

Ito, Yokosuka Japan   May 7th, 2008 11:32 pm ET

Hillary is a fraud. Please, God, save us from the Queen.

joe   May 7th, 2008 11:32 pm ET

iT's not a question of women or men. It's a matter of as CEO Clinton failed to generate above average return. In economy 101 if an organization does not deliver, it has to merge with a stronger one, could it be its competitor. The fact is Hillary's entreprise is running on debt. She injected her own money to have a positive cash flow. Not only she does not generate above average return, but also her company( her campaign) is on debt. How will a reasonable investor invest his money in that organization, what ever the gender of the CEO? I know women are good CEOs,but Hillary Clinton is not one of them. In Economy she shows she cannot be Bill Clinton,neither Bill cannot do anything for her, let alone if she will be CEO of the macro enterprise( USA). She cannot run her own campaign, I do not think she could do better than John Mcain whose long term in Washington shows only how light he is in economy ( gas tax holiday, solution for Housing Crisis) and in foreign affairs (Sunni insurgents crossing to Iran are trained and come back fighting US Soldiers). CEO Bush goes bankrupt. "The same causes produce the same effects in the same circumstances" said a critic. Putting Mcain means repeating the same double mistakes in 2000 and 2004,not Hillary after running a broken organization.
She supposes to merge with brand Obama who will fire all of her former employees for incompetence. She is much much better than McCain.

Anonymous   May 7th, 2008 11:32 pm ET

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

Operation Desperation has started.. I've been donating to Obama for months and no one has EVER called. Yuu must be some kind of high dollar donor, which means if that's the case you wouldn't have invested all of that money to get Obama nominated and then go and smear his campaign on a blog. Clearly this is a 100% made up story just like the stupid gas tax holiday.

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

If it was such a bogus rule then why would Clinton agree to it and say publiicy back in the fall that MI & FL would not count? The issue is that this was decided before the primary season began by ALL parties. It's not like someone saw she "won" MI & FL and then went back and said that the states wouldn't count. Get a clue. If she was such a campion of making sure all votes count, why id she wait until the math became tough for her to statr this whole MI & FL crusade.

Little known fact: Terry Macuffle, Clinton's chief strategist use to be head of the DNC and he was faced with the same situation back in the 90s and said that he would not seat the deleages or only seat half if MI moved their rimary up. MI decided not to because they didn't want to lose their seats. Don't beleive me, look it up…100% facts.

BTW.. She was the only person on the MI ballot and 40% of the people came out in the cold weather to say no, not Clinton and voted uncommitted.

hrsadmin   May 7th, 2008 11:31 pm ET

Nancy Pelosi, a woman, is third in line to the Presidency. For Clinton to imply there are no women at the table is indicative of the say-anything pandering she's exhibited in the last few weeks. Say anything and soon you'll convince no one except yourself.

Kimberly   May 7th, 2008 11:29 pm ET

I will not vote for Obama, neither will my mom, brother, two adult kids and husband. Everone I know feels the same way. I love Hillary BUT her endorsement for him will not change my mind. He can go back to Chicago with Rezko and Reverend Wright. Oh … he can have Sharpton & Jackson too!!!

Bill - Charlotte   May 7th, 2008 11:28 pm ET

So, we should vote for Hillary because she is a woman? Then, using that LOGIC, I think everyone should vote for Obama because he has a brain.

How in the world is the Democratic going to persuade anyone that they can change this country when there is no one with enough fortitude to stop this train wreck before it ruins the party? Will someone please get her out! Someone help her save herself from herself…she has been Annie Oakley, G.I. Hillary, shot drinking momma with "testicular Fortitude, gas station attendant and now she has evolved into HUCKABEE HILLARY!

V in CA   May 7th, 2008 11:26 pm ET

POSTED BY ONE OF THE OVER 15 MILLION WHO HAVE VOTED FOR SEN. HILLARY CLINTON SO FAR.

She is our representative in this race. We exist, and we matter!

Go HIllary!

k williams   May 7th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

if dem want to vote for mccain out of spite cause hillary lost to barrack, i say good. if racist folks want to cut off their nose to spite their face i say good. as long as hillary will never be president i will die a happy man. what she and her nasty pervent of a husband has done the the dem party and the race card being played has destroyed any cred they've enjoyed. all because she didnt want to lose to a black man. wow. i truly hope hillary, bill, james carvill, fox news, cnn, and yes rev wright burn in hell.

Tina   May 7th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

I am not a Hillary fan and more I just don't like her but I think she is a mature politician. People laughed when she said she is like Rocky, I did not. I think if it was not for her lies and her blow below the belt she would have been terrific. I may not like her but I do know she is very smart and intelligent and my concern right now why does she wants to go all the way? Is it because she received some encouragements from someone or a group of people relative to a possibility to get rid of Obama for whatever reason? It's again the wait and see.

Stan(NC)   May 7th, 2008 11:24 pm ET

Senator Clinton supporters…

Keep the faith.

Keep promoting her.

Keep promoting the cause for what's best for America's future.

To all the remaining states… YOU are important in THIS election.

In most elections, you are an after thought. You complain that your votes don't count because the nominee is already chosen.

THIS time… and maybe only this time… YOUR votes do count.

They will either show strong support for Senator Clinton or for Obama. You get to decide who YOU feel is best able to win the White House in November.

Senator Clinton believes you want her. The Super Delegates are watching to see what you say.

Vote your 'heart' not what the media or what any mob standing outside your polling place tries to force you to do.

Cling to your 2nd Amendment rights… and make YOUR vote count.

Eugene   May 7th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

Dear Hillary supporters, You have put your hearts on the line. She is a very strong candidate, but can you see why the other side has such a hard time with her? Have the times during the campaign when she said before cameras things that flew in the face of truth were not as much of a problem as the times such as when she pounced on Obama over Rev. Wright (though her family had once turned to him) and hesitated to affirm he was not Muslim. Imagine for a second if you were a supporter of her opponent how those times could cause very hard feeling. Obama may well pick a woman as VP, but she has made it almost impossible for that person to be her for all her strengths. I believe Hillary will campaign for Obama, and I hope you will join her in that.

Andres Perez   May 7th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

I think that she is persisting because Obama is black. She has the support of good people but also of racist persons. I am just curious why the republicans are voting or requesting to the people to vote for her. I hope that the Secret Service is protecting Obama very close. I hope for the good of this country that nothing bad happen to Obama, and that she didn't try to steal the nomination. It is time to close the difference and embrace him as the only really leader that we have. Good Bless America and our Constitution.

Go Hillary   May 7th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

Only insecure folks are afraid of Hillary's tenacity.
Hillary goes all the way and we don't want her to give up.
Anybody but her. If she gives up, we give it to McCain.
Unfortante choice, but more mature.
Hillary has what it takes. She is persistent and strong woman who deserves to be the President. Unfortunately, not too many folks are are willing to fulfill their own drive, live up to their own amibtious in the face of advesity. Too many are too cautous, too timid and shy … like Obama afraid to face their past choosing to simply deny it… who will not know neither victory no defeat.

Peg   May 7th, 2008 11:21 pm ET

Leave her alone and let her come to the conclusion that she should step down, and she will only do that if she is left alone and decides for herself.

She is a bit worrisome, however, and I think the Supers should monitor her words and behaviors very closely because they may have to intercede quickly. Her words are becoming a bit out of line and not realistic. I am concerned with her mental health.

Sam   May 7th, 2008 11:21 pm ET

Mrs. Clinton, you are an Icon and an example to millions of people in this country and around the world, with your determination, courage and the strength you have shown. President Clinton and you have tremendously contributed and made many peoples lives better around the world and we pray for you and your family's well being. May God bless you and your family with good health, strength, wisdom and hope to see you as Prsident of this great nation on this earth for next eight years. We love you from the bottom of our heart and you have all the qualifications necessary to be a Presidnet and make our great nation feel proud.

Wayne   May 7th, 2008 11:21 pm ET

Obama supporters have been coercing and threatening superdelegates to vote for him. He has lied and changed his stories so many times he looks like a fool. Anyone who votes for him didn't live through the Carter years. Of course Rush Limbaugh is going to say "vote for Obama". Obama can't win against McCain because every one voting for Hillary is not going to vote for Obama. That includes me. I will vote for McCain before I let a fake like Obama become president. He is an inexperienced child.

Trollmaster   May 7th, 2008 11:21 pm ET

HIllary blew her chance to be a leader when she voted yes for the Iraq war. The biggest choice she made in her life and she got it wrong.

All she had to do is lead the anti war vote and vote no on the war before it started and she'd easily be the Dem nominee a long time ago. She deserves to lose, now she's just looking very selfish.

Bubba   May 7th, 2008 11:20 pm ET

Hillary is a transgender…not a woman…ask Bill.

Carl   May 7th, 2008 11:20 pm ET

Woah.. she is being very sexist and it pains me. Also you might be able to turn around an individual state election but you can't magically form over 200 delegates overnight. I hate to say this, but you lose and should face facts.

latino   May 7th, 2008 11:20 pm ET

Hillary, you are tough and smart ; my respects and and admiration for you.
But I gave my vote to Obama , and I will for him again in November.

Mark, B'ham., Al.   May 7th, 2008 11:18 pm ET

Hillary cannot win with the count know but it makes sense that she knows something about Obama that the rest of America does not know and the liberal left will keep it from middle America. That is what she is hoping gets out so the super delegates will drop Obama like a case of VD. The one thing I have found out about Obama with this race lasting so long is that he is not a moderate but a liberal socialist who thinks European Socialism is what he and his freinds want for America, even with its socialized medicine and unions crippling the economy with strikes shutting down transportation and food production.

McCain is the true moderate and uniter!

Ada   May 7th, 2008 11:18 pm ET

The race card didn't work. Now is time to play the gender card.

CHILL!   May 7th, 2008 11:18 pm ET

Hilliary: Hang in there Girl! The majority of women are supporting you. You are our leader and we support you 100 percent. Do not let the other side "Obama" lead you astray. All voters deserve to have their votes counted (and that means Michigan and Florida). Women, unite and help spread the word that we want Hilliary Clinton for the next President of United States of America!!!

Pam   May 7th, 2008 11:18 pm ET

Sharon in Minnesota…please seek some psychiatric help.

Adrian   May 7th, 2008 11:18 pm ET

For all you Obamabots who keep talking, you need to understand that many of feel that Senator Clinton has been cheated of hard earned delegates in Florida and Michigan, and she has. Obama could have easily taken the higher ground that he supposedly knows how to take and submitted a proposal on how to seat the delegates, instead time after time he has allowed the clock to run out in the opportunities presented to him. if that is not the "same old politics", I dont know what is, come off it!

Also think about the audacity of his arrogance, what experience or record of accomplishments can be boast that make him suitable to be commander in chief. He is probably the least accomplished, least experienced person in that senate floor, and we should throw the country into his hands? Exactly why? Because he can deliver a prepared speech or because of the color of his skin? WOW

Whoever said that Obama does not use the race card is delusional, you need to youtube the vide of Michelle Obama talking about how as a Black man "Barack can get shot just going to the gas station." LOL and Barack was hugged up next to her nodding in satisfaction. If that is not one of the ugliest most transparent and flagrant use of the race card, then I have no idea what is.

Obama is now a FLAWED candidate, he cannot and will not will the Blue Collar White Vote and the Latino Vote which the democracts absolutely need to win the general election against John McCain. The republicans will have a field day with him and all of his lies about NAFTA, Wright, and his statements that indicate the level of detachment from average folks. Trust, this is great fuel for all the republicans ready to vote and send him right back not only to the seante bur right back to Chicago. Add this to his continuing inability to capture the Blue Collar White and Latino Vote and whatever other drama is sure to come out during the GE and you have a defeat the likes of which we have not witnessed in a while.

But hey go ahead, I'm taking my chances with Hillary!

kathleen   May 7th, 2008 11:17 pm ET

The White House phone went off at 3 a.m. No Answer. Bill was
not in the vicinity. And Hillary was fast asleep. The alarm went off
at 6 a.m. and Hillary awoke and Bill was no where in sight.

Sharon Minnesota   May 7th, 2008 11:17 pm ET

OH Kathleen, you are sooo unprofessional. What's wrong with women supporting one another? You might try it yourself sometime. Hillary is not a liar. There was sniper fire that day in Bosnia and she did show courage by going into a war zone. Where were you on that day? Baking cookies.

BRiley   May 7th, 2008 11:16 pm ET

The racecard has long been brought up by Obama and all of his brainwashed followers. He's nothing but a speechgiver! I have yet to hear him "be real!" I'm glad Hillary is staying strong and not succumbing to all the pressure. This is a primary race not a "congeniality contest!" Let the cards fall as they may.

European Guest   May 7th, 2008 11:15 pm ET

As European is one thing clear for me: We need a strong and wealthy america very badly to defend our common culture and economy against the biggest thread of the 21sth century which is not the minmal developed islamic world but the republic of china for several reasons.

If go on with the war in iraq in this intesity and with this unbelievable high costs, your economy will become really serious problems. And McCain stands for going on this fatal way. So I can´t understand that a democratic voter says: If dem. candidate x won´t become the nomination than I won´t vote for the other candidate!" You shouldn´t select the candidate you like more, you should vote for the ideas a party have. Don´t make a decision between Clinton and Obama. Make a decision between war or peace, between recession and wealth, between republicans or democrats.

We need you america….

Sam   May 7th, 2008 11:15 pm ET

Hillary,

You are the hope of Millions of Americans including me!!!

We don't want to see another Bush term (McCain) as there is no chance of Obama winning while all the indications are showing him to loose many of the swing state s.

Hillary 08!!!

Comedy Central   May 7th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

Hillary is the brightest and the smartest and as occurs with people like her, others have to put them down…call them liars, dishonest, desperate. This is especially true if they are women. I will be writing Hillary's name in on the November ballot. I cannot and will not vote for either Obama (who has no accomplisments and was appointed by his kingmaker Emil Jones) or McCain (who licked GWB's boots after he was slandered by the Repubs).

Oh and for the record…to Pat in Cali…many, many Catholics left the church during the sex scandals.

Dallas   May 7th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

There are Millions and Millions still with you Hillary. Please hang in there. Obama scares me.

Rise up Hillary!   May 7th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

2 reasons why the DNC wants Hillary out, Florida, Michigan. Nevermind the bonus that this Obama hot air balloon is bound to burst. There is no reason she should not fight to the finish, and I LOVE her for it!
Go Hillary!

Mag   May 7th, 2008 11:13 pm ET

Obama if he wins does not have a chance against McCain. Mc Cain will chew him up and spit him out. Hillary on the other hand CAN beat McCain. Also, if the super-delegates have a brain they will give the votes to Hillary. Another thing who cares about Ted Kennedy, he's nothing but a drunk and we really need to listen to his crap. And you Obama lovers, he talks CHANGE,CHANGE,CHANGE, everyone knows even if he is the next president ,he can't make changes alone.Talking about it and doing are two different things. Just what changes is he really talking about. To Hillary, I admire you and all you stand for, Keep Fighting!

Tim in NY   May 7th, 2008 11:12 pm ET

No cause for alarm…..

Why yes the campaign is plummeting faster than "W" 's popularity rating….

Why yes big named supporters are dropping out like crazy…..

Why yes I've had to 'loan' myself more than $6 million this month…. (saaaaaay, does she count that as part of her $10 million raised after PA?!?)

No, no cause for alarm….all is well….nothing to see here….look, isn't that Rev Wright over there?

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………

How come she can't raise money, pay her bills. shameful.

Clinton supporters all talk from day one!

Obama 08

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.

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

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

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.

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!!!

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!

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

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

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.

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

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!!!!!!

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.

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!

Kori   May 7th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

to kathleen, retired Professional woman for Obama:

gee, kathleen, let's all bow down.

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!

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.

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?

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

marie   May 7th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

goldenstate   May 7th, 2008 10:57 pm ET

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

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!

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 !!!!!!!!!

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.

JB Cal   May 7th, 2008 10:55 pm ET

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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!!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 :)

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.

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!

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.

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?

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!"

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.

LD   May 7th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

go home hillary

tom   May 7th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

She's Crying to women Now.

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….

fred   May 7th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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!

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.

allxdreamer   May 7th, 2008 10:38 pm ET

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

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?

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.

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.

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 !!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

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.

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???

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?

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

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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?

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 !

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!!!!!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

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

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"!

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

Entitlement, it's a powerful thing.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

Roxy   May 7th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

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

Hillary 08

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

GG   May 7th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

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

Edgar   May 7th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Hillary no matter what occured I am with you!

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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 !!!!!!!!!

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.

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.

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,

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.

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.

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…

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.

Ha   May 7th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

Finding new ways to divide this party…

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.

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.

Jim   May 7th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

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

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.

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.

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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!

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.

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?

Marlye   May 7th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

OBAMA FARAGON 08

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!!!

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.

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

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?

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

s.positive   May 7th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

The delusion in this camp cannot be overemphaized…

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.

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….

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.

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.

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

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.

Peter   May 7th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

You go, girl!

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