May 7, 2008
Posted: 03:59 PM ET

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  Sen. Feinstein joined Sen. Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail ahead of Super Tuesday.
Sen. Feinstein joined Sen. Hillary Clinton on the campaign trail ahead of Super Tuesday.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — The drawn out race for the Democratic presidential nomination producing “negative dividends in terms of strife within the party,” says a key Capitol Hill supporter of Sen. Hillary Clinton’s White House bid.

A day after the Indiana and North Carolina primaries bolstered Sen. Barack Obama’s candidacy, Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-California, said she wants to talk to Clinton to “see what her view is on the rest of the race. What the strategy is.”

Feinstein, who described herself as “very loyal” to Clinton, said “the question comes whether she can get the delegates that she needs and I’d like to know what the strategy is to do that.”

Feinstein predicted her party will unify in order to defeat presumptive Republican nominee John McCain. But she said there is “an emotional component in all of this. Just as I feel loyal to Sen. Clinton others feel loyal to Sen. Obama and we’re in the same party and it makes it very difficult. So I think we want to minimize that as much as we can.”

Feinstein said she called Clinton two days ago, but said she hasn’t heard back from the New York senator yet.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain


Frank   May 7th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

There will be a split in the Party. The only way to avoid the split is to re-run the Primaries in Michigan and Florida straight from scratch.

One of the reasons why I have a great difficulty in supporting Obama if Clinton loses the nomination is that I believe Obama is avoiding the very issue that is splitting the Democratic Party.

The candidates are not the main issue when it comes to Michigan and Florida, the issue is that America is a democracy where all its citizens have a right to vote. If anyone is against this principle of democracy then I cannot vote for that person. Obama has vetoed this solution.

If Obama wins the nomination with the majority of delegates from all its 50 states included plus the other territories then so be it. If Clinton wins then that is also OK. BUT all delegates must in the count.

Christines   May 7th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

We have to question Obama's judgment when it comes to his friends like Wright, Rezko, cousin Odinga, Frrakahn, Bill Ayres, Larry Sinclair, etc.

The Truth   May 7th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

UNITED WE STAND>>DIVIDED WE FALL!!!!!!!!!!!

Big O   May 7th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

It was over the day the Godless Oprah gave her support to Bar-ack. Now I can, for the first time in my life, vote for a Republican. No need for hanging chads in Florida this time. It will be a landslide! After all Howard "The screamer" said the Democrats do not want our vote. My first vote was for LBJ and have voted Democrat in every election until now. The streak is over!

teresa c   May 7th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

I am inspired and encouragesd by her willingness to fight and continue for what she and I believe in and no matter the amount of negative the Media loves to give her… She is a strong willful woman and last I checked, we need strength, encouragment, and a fighter in the office. Hello we are not playing monopoly here there is an outside world that would truly love to see us fail. I find most Americans have no clue of what Really goes on outside these beautiful American walls that protect us all, and need to open their eyes wide…
I stand with Hillary so suck that in

Independent   May 7th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Hillary and Bill have played the race card for months. It started in North Carolina,and continued with Hillary today. The majority of the American people no longer want to hear this garbage. We are all American, and race and gender need to be left out of this race. Clinton has denigrated this primary with her coninual remarks about race. She needs to go now.

Chris, NH   May 7th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

I feel that the small number of Supers coming out today is a measured attempt to NOT try to force the Clinton's hand. I truly believe the Obama Campaign needed a few Super today(See Above) to start the trickle and keep momentum, but I also believe it is a measured move to be respectfull of her candidacy and the voters of IN.

The writing has been on the wall for a while now and there is no need to rub anyones nose in it. The Obama Campaign knows this, and as it becomes apparent to everyone else the added media attention of a continuing "competative" election is good for the party.

So, I say to all other Obama supporters…

1. Don't Gloat! Nobody like an arrogant winner.

2. Don't push Hillary supporters to switch right away. No TRUE democrat wants McCain picking Supreme Court Justices.

3. Don't call for her to drop out, yet. Together Hillary and Barack can still register THOUSANDS of new democrats in the upcoming states and set huge primary turnout records(read: more positive news coverage for Dems, keeping Mccain out of the limelight). This can not be overstated, the amount of time spent in these states help the margins in November. Even if some RED states stay RED and merely lower the margin the Dem. Nominee Loses by, that difference is likely to net 5 Congressional seats that may not have been attainable.

4.MOST IMPORTANT… Pledge to vote for Hillary if she wins the nomination. More important than that…

MEAN IT when you make that pledge!! Because Frankly, As upset as I would be if things go for Hillary, we can not afford McCain/bush for 4 more years.

Dem's Unite!!

Andrew   May 7th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Hillary knows what the call is about so she is not taking the call. She figures if she doesnt answer Sen Feinstein can not withdraw her support. Or so she believes :-)

Boudreaux, Hammond, Louisiana   May 7th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

The point is, if the Rev. Wright information had come out earlier, Obama would not have ever been in this position. Unfortunately, it will keep the Democrats from winning the White House in November and I thought this was the reason to have Super Delegates was to make sure the nominee was electable. I do not make apologies for being a realist.

Time to unify and stop the bashing.   May 7th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Obama-Clinton 08

A lot the writers here don't seem to get the message. This is the democratic party and it is time to come together.

James B.   May 7th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

"Seat Florida and Michigan NOW Howard Dean!"

Don't be surprised if they do find a way to seat the Florida and Michigan delegates, but it won't be the one-sided affair that Clinton supporters think it will be. Dean will give Obama all of the "undecided" delegates since no campaigning was supposed to take place there and Obama wasn't even on the ballot in Michigan.

Like it or not, Obama has won. Clinton needs to find a way to exit gracefully or she won't be able to get elected dog-catcher in 2012.

Jodie   May 7th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Exit gracefully Hillary. Everyone will have a different more respectable view of you. If you have to be thrown out of the race, it will be a different story.

Chris   May 7th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Any superdelegates who do not have the stomach to see a strong woman showing this much strenghth and resilient in a male dominated political machine will drop out and endorse Obama. All those remain are folks with enough convictions to know when to know!

chuck   May 7th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Calling all democrats, independents and republicans who will likely vote democrat- time to MEND fences people and sniff out the McCrastinator agitators. I see blue skies ahead.

Karl   May 7th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

blargh

AJ, IL   May 7th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

I think Obama needs to continually campaign in places like West Virginia and Kentucky but get back to the big rallies in a two or three of the largest cities in each state. Concentrating on Oregon with multiple visits and events is a good strategy. Once May 20th, is over Obama should concentrate on visting and advertising in Montana and South Dakota. Spending one or two days in Puerto Rico having large rallies in one or two of the largest cities would be sufficient since Puerto Rico can't vote in the general election anyway. (He should get Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony to sing an event.)

Obama in 08!

Fred   May 7th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

She needs your money. So she can take the money and RUN. You watch she has no reason to stay in this race but for the money. She is broke and she owes her people. So Hillary supporters coff it up so we can get on with out this looser.

JimCrowbegotsWright   May 7th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

No divide here. I'm an O'bama supporter but, if HC wins the nomination, there's no way I will vote for McCain.

GI   May 7th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

If you don't like Obama then vote for McCain. Then when you or one of your neighbors get "that knock on the door" remember you voted for 4 more years of Bush. My friend.

Tab   May 7th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Come on West Virgina, end this thing and VOTE OBAMA!

Dee/Warwick New York   May 7th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

I'm hoping you don't hear from her, perhaps someone will be kind enough to sedate her and put her to bed, she's been off of her meds for a while now.

Caryn, Washington DC   May 7th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

I wouldn't hold my breath waiting for a return call from Clinton. I'm sure that she is avoiding anyone that may want to jump ship.

I can tell you what her strategy is!

Hillary is going to lie, cheat and steal her way to the convention. She'll change the rules of the game to suit the spin of the day. Be prepared for lots of muck.

juang   May 7th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

All I want to know is…Who will star in the made-for-tv movie?

Hoping for the Armed Revolution, San Diego, CA   May 7th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Wow- Great photo of two Republican Senators!

Chic   May 7th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

She called her at 3am that's why she's not answering or not returning her call.

J   May 7th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

If she's not picking up the phone now, she won't be picking it up at 3am.

Pedeen   May 7th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Sorry Hillary the is game over!. Please, let people remember your legacy by the good deeds you have done in the world. Don't let them remeber you as Hurricane Hillary who wrecked the Democratic Party!. Sometimes we have to admit defeat and live to fight another day! good fighting spirit though!

Hilda Gladys   May 7th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

isnt it pride that is refusing Hillary to go? Is reality her enemy? The longer she holds on the more she looses respect

An Agnostic Democrat   May 7th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Hillary not returning phone calls and superdelegates refusing to meet with Hilldog. Sounds like a stalemate to me. Typical Clintonian Washington games. Rudolph or Pinocchio please come out of the shadows very soon. Monica?

Ramona   May 7th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Hey John, who are the friends of the Clintons??? The list is so long, I would probably get cramps in my fingers from typing all of their "dirty" friends names.

Tim   May 7th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

From NBC's Domenico Montanaro
The Obama campaign annoucned three superdelegates — Jeanette Council (NC); Jerry Meek (NC) and Inola Henry (CA) — have pledged support. AP is reporting one more, a switch from Clinton in Virginia, Jennifer McClellan. (We're working to confirm that and will update.)

Joe   May 7th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

the real "bitter" people are the Clinton supporters. Go vote for McCain, I guess you like the war in Iraq, lower taxes for the rich and abortion being illegal. If you do, then McCains your man.

Quinn   May 7th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

I have a feeling that when Hillary wins West Virginia next Tuesday, it will be the biggest celebration we've ever seen.

Hillary's surrogates will declare that Barack is unelectable because he lost West Virginia. They'll say "Hillary must be the nominee because she has won the great state of West Virginia by double-digits. Everyone knows that the road to the White House runs through West Virginia!"

The spin is just amazing.

Roger   May 7th, 2008 4:38 pm ET

Unity in the Democratic party? Not gonna happen with all those bitter Clinton supporters crossing over to another side with completely opposite views.

Bill   May 7th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

No Clinton….McCain you have my vote!!! There are negative dividends that will have to be paid by the democratic party from this race. There was a chance to have the White House for 16 yrs and no one took the time to step back from their ego and focus on that. It was a time that could have been used to undo all the things that have been done to this country over the last 8 years. As a democrat I love Hillary, personal flaws and all. At least in the political arena she states her stance, Obama…well lets see…he dropped his 20 year mentor on a dime after taking in all his reteric for 20 years and saying he never heard it…hmmm…was he asleep in church for 20 years, as well as lunch, dinner and the elder meetings. I need a president not Rip van Winkel at 3 AM!!

gerald strother   May 7th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Clintion has no SHAME it is about her""" It is over and time to drop out SHE WILL PROBLEM stay in for the next 3 1/2 weeks to go and she will still have HAVE LESS DELEGATES TO BAD SHE CANNOT DO THE MATH" THE SUPERDELEGATES NEEDS TO END THIS , NOW""

LA Ben   May 7th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

> CAD – "…Sen. Feinstein should have called at 3:00 AM. I am sure Hillary would have answered."

Absolutely on the money.

DD, New York   May 7th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Pay attention to what Mitt Romney said about Obama. He is right, you know. Imagine what it would be like if and when Obama gets the nomination. Obama is not going to be able to tell McCain, "Lets get this done" when the presidential race heats up. You think Kerry got swiftboated by the republicans….wait to you see what they will do to Obama. Wright controversey not finished either. Then they will bring up Ayers and Sinclair and some Donald (I believe) Young . The superdelegates should listen to Hillary's remarks on Obama's electability because those remarks do have a ring of truth to it. Whether you like Hillary or not.

vic nashville,Tn   May 7th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

If Obama nominee Mc Cain will be the next president . She can stay in the race till the convention

JO   May 7th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

I have voted for the last 41 years and have been true to the Deocratic
party, but I will not vote for a man and his wife that has no allegiance to
his nation and country. It is a smack in my husband's face that has
fought for this nation and been in the military for 20 years. Count me out come November. The other party will receive my vote.

Big MIKEOHIIOO   May 7th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

The race is afficially all about the Clintons and not the Dem party. My daughter ask me last night, "if she can't catch up in the pledged del count then why is she going on?" How long has this race been about the pledged del count. Why are we now talkig about Popular vote and super dels and two states that broke the rules. The last time I checked the race was about one thing. PLEDGED DEL COUNT.

sheryl   May 7th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Please get out Hillary Please…….Lets unite the party!!!!!!!

Diva in Pennsylvania   May 7th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Buckeye…

good point. i always wondered about that one… hold all the primaries in one week, 10 a day for 5 days and then the winner is known in a week and the rest of the time can be spent working on the g.e. good plan!

Buckeye '08!!!

Jane, College Park, Maryland   May 7th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Let us start the healing process now, irrespective of whom the nominee is. We have given Republicans way too much of a free ride and way too much ammunition for November.
Let us put country and party FIRST. We have to reverse all the damage the Republicans have inflicted on our country.

F. R. Haurand Jr.   May 7th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Be on the lookout for another "bombshell" story in an attempt to discredit Obama. The Clintons have only one plan. She will not quit until she OBLITERATES him!

Bob in VA

stephy   May 7th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

To: Get Real

If you are willing to vote for McCain simply because Hillary doesn't win the primary, then I guess you were never really a Dem in first place. See Ya!!!!

dee   May 7th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

If Hillary drop out Obama will not get my vote. Obama do not have the experience and too much negative issues pertaining to him that the media have not covered. When the door to his closet opens I think the American people will have a wake up call. Maybe then they will think how Hillary was the best choice.

kathleen,retired Professional w/woman for obama   May 7th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Feinstein may be "old politics" at play. Give it up, Diane!
Or, be honest, do you think she is "good" for the American People?
Doesn't Hillary and Bill sell our jobs to Dubai and Columbia while
running for office? Diane, tell the truth about them. I know you know.

Lee WV   May 7th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Forget it she doesnot care about anyone but herself.

Cynthia from Chicago, IL   May 7th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

At some point, Hillary just looks desperate. This makes her look pathetic, the democratic leadership look like idiots and the democratic party look like they are weak. It is time to recognize that her race has run out. Howard Dean and other party leadership need to join together to insist that she recognizes the inevitible. We need to have the presidential race start being about the democratic nominee vs. the republican nominee. She is hurting the democratic party.

Sam   May 7th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

whoops… wrong topic

stephy   May 7th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

To: Joe in Iowa

Why don't you take a good look at the company Hillary and Bill keep, before you talk. If the average joe had his life taken apart by the media how much superficial junk would they find? You might want to sweep around your own door before you sweep around anyone elses.

Rose - Baltimore, MD   May 7th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

All super-D's needs to leave her, she will get the message.

Hillary Supporter   May 7th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

I think we all need to start to unite the party. I am loyal to Hillary and she ran a wonderful campaign, but when I think about the Republicans taking the White House again, I get ill! We have to start the process to heal. I am a loyal to the party first! Lets stop the bickering.

jack comart   May 7th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Is John Edwards able to transfer his delgate votes to either of the remaining candidates?

Robert   May 7th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

"Feinstein said she called Clinton two days ago, but said she hasn’t heard back from the New York senator yet."

Sen. Feinstein, try calling back around 3am. That seems to be when Sen. Clinton likes to answer the phone.

Zach B   May 7th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Looks like neither Bush or Clinton have an exit strategy.

Tony Z- MD   May 7th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

John from Iowa-

you listed a few of Obama's friends. Lets see President Clinton pardon – 2 members of the group Ayers belong, there are pictures with Rezko and Clinton, Don't forget the Clinton scandals. Tell me about Peter Paul.

No candidate can get every vote. However folks must vote what is best for them. If small town America believes it is John McCain than cast your vote.

Tejano   May 7th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Some people do get it. The vanilla Americans, mom & pop business owners, conservative church goers, the hard core democrats will not
go with Obama. He has been exposed. All wind and no rain.

Get real I am with you no bama in the whitehouse.

alsmith   May 7th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

How long is it going to take for these people to understand that Hillary being a women had absolutely no bearing on this. People do not like, nor trust her because of the things she has said and done, PERIOD!

Obama '08 & '12   May 7th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

HMMM… DOES ANY ONE ELSE SMELL BURNT TOAST, OR IS THAT THE SMELL OF HILLARY'S CAMPAIGN OVERDONE!

Felesha   May 7th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

THERE IS NO WAY OUT OF THIS. SHE HAS LOST THE RACE REGARDLESS IF SHE WINS FROM HERE ON OUT, BUT SINCE HIS NEW ENDORSEMENT OF SOUTH DAKOTA OBAMA MAY WIN MORE STATES THAN THEY PREDICTED. IF MONEY IS LOW WITH HILLARY CAMPAIGN, YOU CAN'T GO ON. HOW DOES SHE THINK WE FEEL WITH OUR POCKETS LOW? THE ECONOMY CAN'T GO ON IF WE ARE ALL BROKE INCLUDING THE U.S. MONEY MAKES THE WORLD GO ROUND. SHE MUST HAVE A PLAN IN PLACE TO KEEP GOING, WHICH IS IMPOSSIBLE, AND IF IT IS NOT FAIR WE CAN DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. IF WE ARE VOTING TO PUT A PRESIDENT IN OFFICE THEN WE CAN VOTE THEM OUT. IF WE DIDN'T PUT THEM IN OFFICE THEN THEY SHOULD NOT BE THERE.

Dean - Colton, CA   May 7th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

I agree with 'Independent' – There are an awful lot of children posting on these blogs. This "If you don't play my way, I'll take my ball and go home" attitude should have been outgrown before high school. This is a sad commentary on our society.

If your candidate is not on the ticket, write him or her in. It's as simple as that. Stop threatening, thinking it will change the outcome.

Obama Nation   May 7th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

Feinstein, Al Gore, Edwards, Nancy Pelosi, Howard Dean,

Come out and endorse Obama. EOM

C Lindsey   May 7th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

I don't see any reason for Clinton to drop out of the race. After all, it IS A RACE!! There are still super delegates up for grabs at the convention, and I believe that a good close race deserves a convention decision. Had the vote been a landslide either way, things would be different, but I think the Democratic voters deserve for both candidates to go the convention and let the convention work. That's what it's for.

Deborah   May 7th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Hillary makes me want to throw up when I hear or see her.

Just go home Hillary rotten Clinton

Nancy in Dallas TX   May 7th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Ask can't close the deal Obama why 2/3's of Indiana democrats didn't vote for him yesterday. His base can't push him thru the general and the uncommitted delegates know this.

Kevin   May 7th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Negative dividends?

No kidding. This is what Bill excelled at with the party in the 90's, and now Hillary is following suit….and she's not even President. Just imagine the damage she'll do if elected.

Remember how Bill helped lose congress? That was only the beginning…Hillary wants to lose the whole party.

Cali   May 7th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Senator Feinstein, California voted for Clinton for many reasons so please don't even contemplate jumping ship.

Hillary Clinton or my vote will become silent.

Susan, PA   May 7th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

There is no point to any of this. It is over.

pat   May 7th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

hillary is a great american, an would make a great president. sen. feinstein knows that. don t quit hillary you have more experiance in your little finger then obama has in his whole body, the superdelagates know this, if you want to win this you must get behind hillary or else mccain will win, the hell with what the party wants, there only interested in the party, what about the country wants, she is the only person who can get us out of this mess.HE NEEDS MORE EXPERIANCE. WHAT HAS HE DONE. mothing but run for president. nothing in congress. you cant make change unless there is some help from the house an congress, an i dont think he will get. will have a very do nothing 4 years if hes elected ill have to vote for mccain he more experianced an i think he ll do whats right for the country. not obama. maybe in 8 years but not now.

Caroline   May 7th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

Gee, it would really be nice if you could write or say something nice about Obama. You well know that no matter how you talk about Clinton you keep the spotlight off ofObama.. I hear you in the background Wolf, spin, spin, spin.

GREGG LA   May 7th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

HILLARY TILL THE END OF THIS RACE, WE'RE NOT GOING ANYWHERE, WHERE HERE TO WIN IT. I WILL SUPPORT YOU TILL THE END.

OBAMA YOU MAKE ME PUKE

HSNP   May 7th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Yeah, God help us if Obama is President. You folks in Washington and NY better pony up for some airplane proof buildings.

Alexandra   May 7th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Please Hillary drop out

Miae   May 7th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I'm a Jonh McCain's supporter but I feel bad for her for the way the media (especially a CNN and MSNBC), treats her. I admire her for her relentless effort and now believe she will make a great president.

I will be happy to see either John M or Hillary as a president but not Obama. I just don't feel comfortable with him and it frightens me to think that people are so naive to vote for a guy just becasue he is new, fresh and well spoken…. SAD….

fred   May 7th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

i dont want hillary for pres. because she cant add, because if she could she would know its over. the super delagates should just move to obama thats what she wants, if can hear what she said until you make obama the one dems want she staying in.

Turner   May 7th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I received a email which included a picture with Bill Clinton and Rev. Wright shaking hands at a breakfast that was held at the white house. And further there is also a signed letter by Bill Clinton thanking Rev Wright for his support .

fred   May 7th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

The party WILL NOT UNITE behind Obama!!!!

GO Hillary, if not McCain!!!

bp   May 7th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

People, you are on the same team here!!!!!!

Remember that before slinging mud at each other.

Mike - Texas   May 7th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

OBama's own statements show that he is inexperienced in;

1) The US economy
2) Economics in general
3) Energy
4) Foreign affairs
5) Dealing with terroism ( he want to meet with them)
6) The US Tax system

just to name a few!!

Zoey   May 7th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Sen. Dianne Feinstein, you know the answer and that is Clinton doesn't have a strategy. Listen to yourself and do what's right. Endorse Obama !

Obama '08

tom   May 7th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Typical Obamaite reaction. Obama=good. ANYONE not on Obama's side=bad. Feinstein is a longtime moderate Democrat, but that's what all Obamaites are not, moderate!!!

LYN   May 7th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I guess Hillary is not capable of answering the 3 a.m. phone call after all or Hillary is not amiable enough to take the time to return the phone call from a key supporter (SUPER DELEGATE) who is considering dumping her.

Bart   May 7th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Diane, call at 3 am, Hillary's made it public she's available then.

Tim   May 7th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I support Obama but I am so tired of this whole primary I really think that both camps have gone negative and it is tearing apart the democratic party. Hilary's chances of winning are slim to none and slim is out of town I think the sooner she backs out and puts her support behind Barack the better in the long run in will be for the party. The end game is to put a Democrat in the white house and the longer this fight goes and the more negative it gets the chances of that get dimmer and dimmer.

TruthSeeker   May 7th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

I agree. Hillary has been looking a bit tired of late. We should take up a collection and send her and willy on a long vacation to a remote island.

Jeff   May 7th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Will the REAL OBama please stand up!!

Do we really know which one he is?? He has conflicted his story on this too many times.

My whole problem with this, is that if you spend week after week, month after month, year after year for 20 years listening to and being indoctrinated into feelings and sentimates like Rev. Wright's, it HAS to have some affect on you!!!!!

It is good that the other ministers stand behind OBama because he is going to need it when Rev. Wright's book comes out in September.

John   May 7th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Hillary Clinton should not give up.She is fighting all the way to the end.I will not be surprised when she emerges the winner.

Makeshift   May 7th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

There obviously isnt a plan, thats why everyone is urging her to drop out today.

Jim   May 7th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Of course she won't call you back because you voted already and she has you in her back pocket. How dare you question her motives.

Obama 08   May 7th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Perhaps Feinstein should make that call at 3:00 AM

Vig   May 7th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

STAY IN THE GAME HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Garrett   May 7th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

My biggest fear is Obama narrowly getting the nomination in Denver. Then Hillary will take legal action to challange him. You don't think it will happen? You can bet her lawyers are working on it right now…

No McSame   May 7th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

To vote McSame because Hillary didn't win is helping to prove Rev. Wright right when it comes to race and White people in this country. If you would rather shoot yourself in the foot rather than vote for Obama and turn around and vote for McSame is NUTS. America will show it's true colors to the rest of the world for sure this year. This country is all about race. If Obama had 20yrs in Washington he still would not be good enough for some of you. Work hard to better yourself and you people still shoot us down. What a hate filled home we live in.

Toniette   May 7th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Billy Gibbons in Houston, you're hilarious!

Margaret   May 7th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

I'm surprised that Sen Clinton has not returned her call.

As for us Sen. Obama supporters, let's be nice, take the high road, let her end it her way, then she can help unite our party so Sen Obama can be our next president.

Obama '08

Debbie   May 7th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

The woman is having a breakdown. 11.4 million!!! You can't buy an election (or can you). The entire campaign needs counseling. She may be out to destroy the party. The Reps. will take her.

Alan Boyer   May 7th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Time for the Clinton Farewell Tour to come to an end. So long Bill and Hillary. Thanks for the memories.

FB   May 7th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Don't be ignorant John from Iowa.

Jacquie   May 7th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

To John In IOWA

Come on let's find something else to discuss. The two are both running for president, however lets stop the negativity. He HAS the nomination and for those Clinton supporters let's just cut the fighting and united behind the Democrat who has the peoples interest in hand.
Hilliary needs to just gracefully go away and allow this party to come together. She is making things worst by staying in the Race.
Come on Dems do the right thing and get Hilliary to Bow out IT'S OVER!!!!

Jeff   May 7th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Hey Mitch (a Clinton supporter), learn how to spell your own state. HAHA! Is this uneducated democrat for real?

yao   May 7th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

John in Iowa, you make me sick and I hope you are educated, because most Hillary supporters are not. Education is foundamental. All the people you mention above has nothing to do with OBAMA. And um 11.5mil in loan to yourself, well only way to make that money back is WHITE HOUSE.

ellianna   May 7th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Well, Diane Feinstein has learned now what it is like to be "USED" by a Clinton – and then CAST ASIDE!! Hillary Clinton is nothing but a pawn in this campaign and BILL THE BULL DOG CALLS THE SHOTS!! His body language last night showed exactly what he is determined to do — TAKE THIS ELECTION TO DENVER, AND COMPLETELY DESTROY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND BARACK OBAMA!! He could care less what will happen to the party. In fact, I would not be surprised to learn that in 2012 SHE will COME OUT and run as a REPUBLICAN!! THESE TWO ARE THE MOST CORRUPT POLITICIANS AND SELFISH PERSONS ON THIS EARTH!! The behavior of O.Bin and the Iranian Leader PALE compared to this corruption!! GET OUT HILLARY — GET OUT!!! YOUR DAYS ARE OVER IN THIS CAMPAIGN!! YOU HAVE RUINED YOUR REPUTATION, BILL HAS RUINED HIS REPUTATION AND NEITHER OF YOU WILL EVER HAVE SUCCESS IN THE POLITICAL WORLD EVER AGAIN!! YOU DUG YOUR HOLE AND CONTINUED TO MAKE IT DEEPER!! THE CLINTON DYNASTY IS OVER!!! HURRAH!!! YIPEE!!

Jack in ND   May 7th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

""Hillary is a great American who is only hoping that the Obama supporters wake up and realize who his friends are:""

They know. But they care more about who he is. And he is who he is.

Who she is depends upon who she's standing in front of.

mary cleveland, ohio   May 7th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

It is obvious the nation has spoken. Obama has the lead and has had the lead since DAY ONE! It is his nomination no matter what happens, she cannot be permitted to grab it out of his hand by going to superdelagates with a sob story.

H   May 7th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

SEN. FEINSTEIN MAY UNIFY AND SUPPORT OBAMA BUT BELIEVE ME THERE ARE PLENTY WHO WILL NOT. THE MEDIA AND MANY OF THE DEMOCRATIC BIG WIGS DID EVERYTHING THEY COULD TO DESTROY HILLARY CLINTON. BUT GUESS WHAT SHE IS ONE STRONG WOMAN AND I BELIEVE SHE WILL OVERCOME THE HATE AND BIAS. I JUST WISH SHE WOULD BECOME AN INDEPENDENT AND ALL OF HER FOLLOWERS WOULD SWITCH PARTIES ALSO.

HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Mali   May 7th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Billary I know you lost last night and you need an avenue to vent at this point, so here is a suggestion. Get on a military plane at high altitude and jump out with a parachute and yell to the top of your lungs. Get it out girl get it out. You lost now your new mission is to unify the democratic party so we can beat McCain and The Right Wing Knuckleheads who are out of touch with America. McCain is a flip flop artist. He says what's is popular.

Darryl   May 7th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

Hey John in Iowa

Let's not go down the long list of Clinton's friends. By the way she knew Reszco and Wright too. Her husband pardoned Ayers

Peter Paul and Whitewater

hmmm

JRC   May 7th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Hillary has a sense of entitlement and her overzealous pride makes it difficult for her to give up. She does not have the best interest of the country in mind, she has the best interest of her and her philandering husband in mind. I really believe that is what is going on here.

Plus, she has to keep getting donations, so she can pay herself back. When a person ONLY makes 109 million dollars that 6.4 can really put a dent in the budget.

John Smith   May 7th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Hillary should thank the folks in PA; they gave her the false sense of winning even when they were told again, and again that the math was against Hillary.

Next, Hillary should "hate" those "bird-brain" supporters who are urging her to go on, even when it clear that she cannot win this thing; it is over! I respect her bravery. She started this process with lots of advantages:
—superdelegates
—a past president by her side
—a loving and strong daughter by her side
—monies from the cooperations
—lots of support because of the "Clinton name" and so on. She has lost it all!

Rob   May 7th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Clinton, Obama, who cares. Give me a democrat to vote for in November! And all of you Clinton/Obama supporters that won't vote for the other candidate, grow up. Stop crying and realize that McBush for 4 more years will be aweful.

steveda - poconos   May 7th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Folks, you have to realize the fat lady has sung. At this point, for Hillary to getthe nomination the Dems would literally have to strip it from Obama. He has won it fairly, there is no reason to take ot from him. Besides, if the Dems force Clinton on the party as the nominee, they will alienate the entire black community (and deservedly so) and lose their support for years to come!!! Giving the nomination to Hillary would be suicidal for the party. I, for one, say to the dems end this now. If you give it to Hillary I hope and pray Obama runs third party!!! In fact, maybe its time not only for new politics, but for a new party for the american people. One that allows popular vote to govern it, and disavows the party boss mentality in the Democratic party of today.

Suzie M. in Las Vegas   May 7th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Senator Clinton, it's time you left the race. I am a registered Republican who wholeheartedly endorses the candidate for change, Barack Obama. And for the record, it is absolutely shameful what Rush Limbaugh has attempted (and a felony in several states). I will vote for Barack Obama because I believe in his vision for all Americans. Your vision, unfortunately, has always been about you.

bernj   May 7th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

John in Iowa, why do you and others like you keep perpetuating untruths? I understand you are a Clinton supporter but, if you truly are concerned about electing a democrat as president, why in the world are you stirring the same old pot? We all know about Wright. The stuff regarding Ayers is, to say the least, simply silly. Obama has not been accused of any wrongdoing regarding Rezsco. And the Larry Sinclair stuff is ridiculous on its face. Look, either support Barack or stop pretending to be a democrat.

Media Blackout May 15th   May 7th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Hillary the traitor. She should join with the GOP, she did their bidding real good then DUMPED her.

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

Felly   May 7th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Hillary is a loser and untrusthworty for the White House. She has alot of baggage: Snipergate, Hospitalgate, Whitewatergate, Peter vs Clintongate, Lewinskygate, Naftagate, Gastaxgate etc

kathe oakland, california   May 7th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

That is why Feinstein I have not voted for you ever. You are a poor example of Californians

Rick, PA   May 7th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Hey John – thanks for your list! I would list the Hillary friends that have far closer ties to her than any of the names you have listed have to Obama and are far more questionable human beings. But, this space is not big enough to list them all, and because your mind is closed, you would not listen anyway. I have no problem with you supporting your candidate – it is a free country after all – but you can't seem to see the forrest for the trees!

Bill - Florida   May 7th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Although her odds of winning the nomination certainly decreased last night, to say the least, I still find it possible for her to win. While she is heavily favored in some of the upcoming states, it ultimately depends on Florida and Michigan being seated, as well as a convincing argument of electability made to the super delegates.

slokipoki   May 7th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Even if Democrates unite Obama can not win. We are doomed to at least 4 years of McCain- that is more Bush.
Go Hillary!! She is real change.

king from toronto   May 7th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

hillary is inventing a new word for her type of politician!!! "'PRESIDENTIAL PHEEN"

southnh   May 7th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

More and more loyal supporters are telling Billary to leave the race. Its to bad Billary's ego is to big to do this. She knows the nomination was meant for her and will not believe the truth. How dare people not give her what is rightfully hers. She is going to take this to the convention and tear apart the party. I don't believe for a minute that the dittoheads are doing this. But Hillarty should know better than to give the Hannities and Limbaughs of the world what they want…..A ripped apart Democrtic Party. Thanks Billary….just think of yourself and not America will give us four more years of……

Liar, Liar, plants on fire.   May 7th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Phew, good thing it wasn't the 3AM phone call since Hillary isn't returning the call.

Even though Hillary considers herself the "FIGHTER", CNN and her supporters are treating her like a wounded pet who others should treat gingerly. SHE'S A SELF PROCLAIMED FIGHTER…take it like a man! That's what a woman in politics must do….RIGHT??????

Mike T   May 7th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

This race has been all about playing the race card, I'd hate to say it but it's Obama's fault for courting one demographic exclusively and his arrogance and that of others that have precluded it from being a civil race. He handed out more negative and misleading pamphlets than I have ever seen. He is make believe just like Chicago politics. Just listening to the mayor of Gary proved that. The worst are his supporters on CNN that are blogging that come in 23 demographics, African American, sexists, and those that are not old enough to vote or understand what it means not to have healthcare or a job.

Adam, Los Angeles   May 7th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

American First.
Democrat Second.

Unite the Party.

Gwen   May 7th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

I think someone should talk to Clinton. Obviously she is too close to this process to make the best decision, which is to stop.

Unfortunately if the roles were reversed the DNC would never had allowed Barack to stay in the race this long.

Mia and Mike   May 7th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

There's another Superdelegate who is looking out for the best interest of the party. I am proud of them; they seem to be demonstrating outstanding leadership skills. I think Sen. Clinton should be allowed to remain in the race until all state primaries take place. I do hope however, that all the negative campaign tactics will cease during this time. It appears she will do well in some of the remaining contests, so let's just let the race continue. Besides, it's only three more weeks.

Brandi S.   May 7th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

If Obama wins this nomination, I am voting mcCain. Obama has destroyed this party.

Lonny, Seattle   May 7th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

John in Iowa…

Where would you like to start on the list of the criminal connections the Clintons have?

I wont list them because I believe they are actually good people (Clintons) and having a few unsavory connections is impossible to avoid so I dont hold it against them, neither should you hold Obama's few bad connections against him.

NoMoreBillorHillaryClintonInWhiteHouse   May 7th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

John in Iowa you are an idiots and I can tell with out knowing you by your comments you are a red neck a*ss hole.

Chris   May 7th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Yeah, because Hillary and Bill don't have and undesirable friends.

Anthony   May 7th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

If you can't win big all this while, what argument do have at this time. Please bow out honorably and help your party win in November.

David, Santa Rosa, CA   May 7th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Diane's support of Hillary was a disappointment from the start. It sounds like she has accepted the inevitable and is buying some time for Sen. Clinton to "emotionally" accept her defeat.

I've got to admit, I feel for Sen. Clinton.

Now… I think it's time that Obama supporters reach out to Clinton supporters and circle the wagons.

McCain is frightening, the GOP is even more frightening. Fortuneately, thier days of making and spending billions is almost over.

Let's rebuild America and restore our pride, self-respect and our economy.

Maggie VT   May 7th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

John, those people you present are also the Clinton's friends. They neglected to tell you that. Rezsco gave the Clinton's money too. Rev
Wright went to the White House during Clinton's impeachment and prayed for Bill. Didn't you see the picture???? Hillary defended the Black Panthers during the time she worked for the lawyers. She has a lot more baggage too. She needs to be vetted again

Diane Feinstein, Hillary doesn't want to hear what you say, she knows what is coming. She will throw her friends under the bus to win this election.

Thore   May 7th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

Relax; the facts are Hillary is a stronger candidate and if she wasn't she would drop out. Obama has high negatives and his issues have not fully been represented in America. Obama's winning margin in NC was the result of early voting and she won in his own back yard. Obama will not win Florida or Michigan, guaranteed! You can not buy votes these days as far as I know. Super delegates need to think about who is the going to win swing states.

Boston for OBAMA   May 7th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

The American people are awake. We realize who Hillary is and we wan Barack Obama.

Media Blackout May 15th   May 7th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Maybe Hillary can ask Rush and McCain for the top GOP spot, traitor.

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

AL   May 7th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

I don't think the party is going to unify. In my case, I will not vote for Obama if he is the nominee. I don't trust Obama. He is not as transparent as he try to portray himself.

Brendan H.   May 7th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

As William Wallace said to Robert The Bruce, "It's time to unite the clans!!"

Hillary, step down, maintain your dignity and let Obama move forward!

I voted for you, but it's over!

MurphyMorseJohnson   May 7th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

The Clintons and the Bushes have been great at polarizing Americans. Time to move on…..

Huntsville, AL Supports Obama!   May 7th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

John in Iowa – How stupid of you to bring up issues that are behind us now. It's pinheaded racist like you that validate the fact that "uneducated" fools support Clinton.

The country was shot to hell when internet connect was put in trailers.

The people have spoke!
Obama is our choice…

Marshall in Nebraska   May 7th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Hey John in Iowa…I think there are more skeletons in the CLinton closet than Obama's. Whitewater, TravelGate, Paul V. Clinton, plus all those mysterious deaths of people in contact with her. Don't throw stones, when you opponent carries nukes.

H Martin   May 7th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Sorry it should have ended on Wed. Just thought it would go on for another day as well.

Terry in Fl   May 7th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

I hate CNN. They refuse to post the positive blogs about Hillary! I have posted over 25 blogs and only one has been posted!!! If Obama get this nomination, I will not only vote republican but i will switch parties and bust my rear making sure that domestic terrorist DOES NOT WIN! NO OBAMA! And a LOT of other florida voters feel the same way! Our opinions just aren;t getting posted!

Bayou Joe   May 7th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

The Socialist Democratic Party of the USA is not a united party to begin with. It is an amalgamation of interest under one umbrella.
It is falling apart, because those interests conflict with each other.
The educated ones try to control the uneducated ones, but today with more people becoming knowledgeable about issues and how they impact them. This is specially true of 2nd and 3rd generation Hispanics, We are no longer buying the party line.

So good luck bringing the party back from disaster. Barak ruined it for many of my friends and relatives. Not a Democrat anymore.

Marty   May 7th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

It's very simple. The superdelegates all need to vote for Hillary and she will defeat McCain. Obama does not have a chance in the general election.

pam Eugene OR   May 7th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Please Hillary go home so the party can unite and beat McCain. Every day you wait another life is lost in this stupid war.
Let's get behind Barack and win this in the fall.

melikeyhill   May 7th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

she makes sick! just please go away!!!

OBAMA SUPPORTER   May 7th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Feinstein is only using her better judgment while contremplating whether or not she should change her superdelegate vote from Clinton to Obama. She knows where the people stand and if Clinton does not stand a chance to win even if she laid down Florida and Michigan then obviously the right choice is Obama. The only way Clinton would win is if half of the superdelegates who voted went back to her no matter what and the rest did too. Otherwise even placing Florida delegates she might catch up by 50 or so delegates and Michigan did not have Obama on the ballot so that will never hold up. Either way she is finished! So go ahead…. RICH LADY CLINTON keep borrowing from your own money to pay your bills and campaign because that is the money you should be using in the first place since all you are is a pathological liar, selfish want to stay rich and controlling lady!!!

OBAMA 2008!!!

Andre   May 7th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

As an Obama supporter I think that Hillary ran a very spirited and strong willed and strong minded campaign. I am impressed with her toughness and her resolve to keep pushing and keep going against all odds. I still think that at sometimes everyone has to know when to quit and when to protect their legacy. I think Senator Clinton has reached that point. She has done the best that she can do,and she must accept that it is over. It is now time for the Democrats to come together and rally behind Senator Obama and win this election. As for all of those who stated that they will vote for John McCain if she doesn't win, then I don't think that you all were Democrats in the first place. I think that is time America grew up and started to make rational decisions that are not based on emotions. 4 more years of anything remotely close to George Bush would all but ruin this great country, and even Sen. Clinton doesn't want to see that happen.

Let's come together and take back the White House

Democrats in `08

Media Blackout May 15th   May 7th, 2008 4:12 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

Walter   May 7th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

I certainly hope that Sara and John (above) are Republicans trying to cause trouble.

If, on the other hand, they are Democrats – then they need to develop a little emotional and intellectual maturity.

The John McCain and the rest of the right wing are the real threat to America's future. Get over your primary season glandular problems and focus on the real task at hand.

Lynnette   May 7th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

To John in Iowa:

Hillary has you snowed – really, really deep.

Anything else?

PAC   May 7th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

John in Iowa, that is why you are called John. No brain at all.

mmonast   May 7th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

please end this election and democrats unite

she is hurting this party her own supporters dont believe in her anymore

NoMoreBillorHillaryClintonInWhiteHouse   May 7th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Her is a woman with a common sense good for you Sen. Feinstein. You candiate Hillary Clinton has a ego bigger than her self she is a selfish woman he attiitude is if I can not win it no body will she feels she is entitled to the presidency I hope you to talk to her some sencse that is if she can listen as of today she is playing deaf.

Media Blackout May 15th   May 7th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Has The Gimmick candidate announced she and Bill will travel to Iraq to suck up the oil, store it in their cheeks to get through Customs to help save the American people .0005 cents yet?

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

Jay - democrat from Chicago, IL   May 7th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

I hope Feinstein realizes that having a conversation with a crazy lady like clinton won't do anything. Billary is here to stay and they are only looking out for themselves. I can't believe the good americans who keeps supporting her in Indiana, NC, West Virginia, and Kentucky don't see how damaging of a person Hillary is. Her message is simple, "win at all costs".

It is mind boggling to me that fellow democrats won't just stand up and say "enough is enough". I will vote for Obama for the good of our party and the good of our country so that Mccain is not able to carry out a 3rd bush term.

Everyone knows it. It is ridiculous for clinton to stay in the race.

Please super delegates, I beg of you. End this nomination fight now.

Independent   May 7th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

….and the switch begins….

Chut Pata   May 7th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

The fight would go on. The idea is not to win but to make Obama lose the elections against McCain so she may have a shot in 2012. I Obama wins against McCain, then Hillary will have to wait till 2016 and she will be 68 by then.

Maybe Clinton should switch parties like Joe Loserman and ask McCain to choose her as her running mate.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   May 7th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

She really wants Obama to be killed so she can step in and take over. This woman has issues that needs to be taken care of before it is to late.

The truth   May 7th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Let face the truth here, Hillary owes a lot of people that deal under the table, the Saudi's, the lobbiest, so she can't quite. Not only that, her pride is hurt because she took it for granite that Obama could not beat the Clinton clan.

Go OBAMA!!!

Laura   May 7th, 2008 4:11 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.

Minnesota for Barack   May 7th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Why would she call you back now. She won California and you are forgotten until the next election. That's the Clintonian way of politics.

Ron, TX   May 7th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Well now that this story is out, Clinton will NEVER call back this supporter… Hillary will instead compile a list of Feinstein's negatives and circulate it among her Republican opponents.

june   May 7th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

No kidding! At this point she raising more negative dividends than Campaign fund…not a good sign. Hillary keeps telliing us that she is the more electable candidate, but the states won, delegates garnered and fundraising don't show that. Makes one wonder about her grip on reality!

Venus   May 7th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Hillary needs to grow up and be a lady!

This proves she doesn't care about anyone but herself!

Hillary doesn't have a strategy if it means Obama is the winner!

How sad to see a rookie beat the Clintons at their own games!

Hillary should have fired a lot a people a long time ago!

As soon as Obama won 3-states – some one in her camp should have said —- what's going on?

I refuse to feel sorry for her! She was too nasty and mean to Obama and I HOPE Obama do not put her on his ticket for NP!

Let's pack this up Hillary!

Go Obama!

Veteran in Kansas   May 7th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Why quit, what negative dividends. Any negativism that is there is there and quiting the race would not change a thing.

I would like to point out that neither canidate has enough votes to be selected as the Democratic canidate. The canidate is not selected until that happans. I would also like to point out, that regardless as to how many votes a canidate receives, they are not official until cast at the convention, nor are the delegates required to cast pleged votes past the first ballot, if one can even claim they are required to cast them in the first round.

If neither canidate goes into the convention without the required number of votes or the required number of votes are not cast for a canidate in the first round of voting at the convention, well then, all bets are off and its a open convention, just like the good old days, cigar smoke and back room political dealing.

Hang on to your socking caps this rollercoaster ride is not over until it's over.

Ca Native   May 7th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

What's the big deal, Diane?? There's 30 days left in the primary contests. Let the people vote. Unifying will happen at the convention.

Besides – I think the democrats may want to allow the Rezko Trial and Obama's ties with terrorist William Ayers to be properly vetted before "sealing the deal" with Obama.

Dave in Atlanta   May 7th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

If Hillary's female superdelegates start to question her staying in the race, it could become a very serious problem. Hillary needs to think about that.

Victor, NJ   May 7th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

IT OVER!!!!!!!! It time for her to bow out with dignity and encourage her followers to support Obama in the fall. And to all Clinton supporters that claim to be democrats and vow to vote for McCain in the general election, STOP BEING STUPID!!!! Obama and Clinton agree on must of the issues compared to McCain.

Susan MO   May 7th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

We want Hillary Clinton to stay in the race.

She is experienced, for the people and a fighter.

She is a very strong person.

That's what we need for our president!!

Hillary 08 :)

Veterans For Obama   May 7th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Why do I feel like we're watching the Brittney Spears meltdown again?

Nattie Karma   May 7th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

oooooops!!!
Clinton has a problem with Black voters!!!! She cannot win without the black vote!!!!!!!!!! Pride is the greatest of all evil. Bow out madam
Obama 08

Vanessa   May 7th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

If the situation was reversed and Clinton was leading in delegates and popular vote, Barack would be history. It is most likely he would have been history after Super Tuesday–cooling his heels waiting for a veep offer. Sen. Clinton soldiering on is divisive to the Democratic Party and rather narcissistic considering what's at stake. The American people can not suffer even four more years of a faltering economy and this costly misadventure in Iraq. It's time for Clinton to stand up and do the right thing!! Concede and bring her supporters into the fold for Obama, which is crucial to the party.

I can't believe I'm saying it but:

Obama/Clinton '08

Kela   May 7th, 2008 4:10 pm ET

Duh… this "democratic" country is still affected by race and gender bias? you don’t say. I for one know the Clinton supporters will not support Obama because he is Black. I know this because they are essentially identical on issues stances. They say don’t "like" him personally but yet have never even MET him. Its called Contempt Prior to Investigation. Prove me wrong IF you can

CNN is so biased – why do you insist on entertaining this delusional woman.

OBAMA 08   May 7th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

I can't wait to vote for Barack!

His speeches are really nice and the non-stop rhetoric about hope and change really motivates me.

Who cares if there is absolutely no substance to anything he says. This country needs a motivational speaker, not a skilled and experienced leader.

And besides…his three years as a member of the Senate Foreign Relations committee clearly qualifies him to be the next Commander in Chief.

I think an immediate withdrawal from Iraq and the beginning of negotiations with Hamas and Iran is the right thing to do. The terrorists are people too…they can be reasoned with. Diplomacy always works with these people. I bet if we are nice to them they will just leave us alone :)

I "HOPE"?

Patty   May 7th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Watch Glen Beck tonight at 7 and check out what Michelle said about America the other night during an interview.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   May 7th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Clinton supporter: Race causing "negative dividends"

Do you think Hillary Clinton cares about race or the good of the party. Her and Bill well throw lack People under the bus if it gets them elected. They will search and destroy who ever is in there way.

Donald, Canton NC   May 7th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

As a Clinton supporter I say its time for this to end — not in one week, not in two weeks.

After a hard fought campaign it is time for her to swallow her ego and accept the inevitable without further waste of money and damage to Obama — the obvious choice of the people.

She's needs to bow out gracefully and continue her work as a US Senator.

Jim - Tucson   May 7th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

One of the big winners in the Democratic race is Rev. Wright. He like many extreme right/left wingers (Limbaugh, Maher, Sharpton etc) will say anything to get more people to listen to him. I wouldn't be surprised if he has a radio program sometime soon.

annoyed   May 7th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

hillary baby, party is over. you are carrying on for egotistical reasons. if you believe in your campaign so much, why don't you donate 6 million to your campaign, rather than borrow 6 million? you are spending money you don't have just like george bush spending money, we don't have in iraq. don't worry ladies, we will see a female president soon enough! let's rally together now as good democrats and take back the white house!
yes we will!

Cal Dem   May 7th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Feinstein is NOT someone Hillary should be ignoring.

For Hillary even if she contests as an INDEPENDENT   May 7th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Hillary should never bow down to people with wrong decisions. Hillary dont care what these loosers have to say… Count my vote and millions others… even if you stand Independent…

HILLARY '08

mimi de la cruz for OBAMA   May 7th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

LOYALTY TO THE CLINTONS AT THE EXPENSE OF THE PARTY.

GOOD GOING FEINSTEIN.

marie Mtl, Can.   May 7th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

She won't because she is thinking that she could win no matter what.. Whats going on with Hillary.. POWER,POWER,POWER,,,

Huntsville, AL Supports Obama!   May 7th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Was it 3 a.m. when you called her? And she still hasn't returned your call? Wow… there goes an example of our national security in the hands of someone unfit!

I invested in my children's future by supporting President Obama!

Illinois Democrat   May 7th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Thank you, Senator Feinstein, for being a voice of reason.

Hopefully, a large number of supporters and friends will intervene with Senator Clinton and diplomatically coax her to withdraw.

Ultimately, it is her own legacy, within the Democratic party, that is on the line for Senator Clinton.

Please listen to the voices of reason, Senator Clinton, and end this gracefully!

Florida   May 7th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

I admire what Sen Clinton and her supporters have done in terms of the race they ran. But there is a bigger picture here. It is time to unite and prevent a third Bush term.

Dusacre   May 7th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Yes Hillary,

What is in for the Democratic Party?

Bob   May 7th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Hillary hasn't called her back because she knows what she wants to talk about. I bet Hillary isn't returning a lot of current superdelegate supporters' calls…

Stevo in PA   May 7th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Ask Hilliary to do the math and take the Veep job. She'll be President in 8 years, but in Washington for 16 more years.

a2+b2 = c2. The math doesn't lie.

Hill, Cut a deal NOW and guarantee your future!

Obama/Hillary 08′

Independent Voter   May 7th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

This whole thing on Race etc – Democrats!!! C'mmon don't be stupid now – you must clear your internal mess NOW!!! , it is very obvious this is not helping you here!

With all due respect, Bill Clinton was super great and so is Hillary's commitment but you need to move on and make the best choice for the country ..

What does it tell you when the polls clearly clearly indicate that there is a significant portion of well educated (& less than age 40 group) voters are making a choice!!! A country can ONLY move forward with the contributions of the educated, professional and forward thinking people – no offense to older people but they tend to be behind (for obvious reasons)

But yes, with all of this democratic bickerings, Mccain is quite appealing too and if Clinton gets the nomination, then it will definitely be a real tough fight for her and who knows, many swing voters like me might "swing" for McCain!!!

Oregon Dave   May 7th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Her strategy can be summed up with three words: "me, me, me!"

Alfredo   May 7th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Hillary should run as an independent as she won the biggest states and has more electoral college votes to date. The Clinton's should watch out for superdelegates traitors.

Matt   May 7th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

For the good of all Democrats, Drop out!!!! You should have after Super Tuesday!!!! Lose your ego!! For the good of America, not for the good of Hillary!!

David Goldman for OBAMA   May 7th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

PRINCIPLED PEOPLE IN OFFICE SUPPOSE TO BE

FIRST & FOREMOST LOYAL TO VOTERS, NOT TO FRIENDS.

good luck Diane   May 7th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Woman to woman. That's what Clinton needs, input from someone who is like her and whom she respects. I hope the conversation is productive and that Feinstein is able to provide some perspective for Clinton, because Clinton really needs some right now.

Kiah   May 7th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

More Clinton news. As always, thanks CNN! We love to stay informed on what's going on in the second place campaigns.

Liz in SD   May 7th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Hillary must put the Democratic party ahead of her ego. If we lose in Nov. b/c she couldn't let this go when she has no chance of winning most Democrats will never forgive her and her political career will be over. I hope the "party leaders" start leading.

Buckeye   May 7th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Why is the primary schedule set up to last into June if the party thinks it should end in the Spring? Wouldn't it make more sense to have all the primaries closer together or even in the same week? That way every state would feel as if they counted every election.

DemocracyNow2008   May 7th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Their is no plan its over Clinton SuperDelegates if you want to bring Unity to the Democratic Party support Obama you know and I know Hillary has no chance of winning the nomination.

Lana   May 7th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

And who's fault is that?

Go home already!

Moses, Ca.   May 7th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

Ms. Fienstein,

C'mon over to Obama. We can use you.

Moses, Ca.

USAF Sr. Airman   May 7th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Sounds to me like another Clinton supporter about to say what most intelligent people know to be true: It's over for Clinton.

get real   May 7th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

I think the superdelegates are getting nervous. It's obvious to me and other small town white, typical, bitter voters that Barack Obama is not our candidate….

Primary after Primary, small town conservative democrats are not lining up to vote for Barack Obama. Looks like Hillary is winning these counties 60%-70%.

Superdelegates better come up with an idea to get Hillary on top of the ticket, or we will be voting for McCain. I guess we will be renamed the McCain Democrats.

This is not a threat. Put down your lattes and drive out to a small town. Rev Wright has sealed the deal for us. Obama has no judgement.

Ticked off democrat.

58 white old ladies for OBAMA   May 7th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

FEINSTEIN LOYAL TO CLINTONS, NOT US & THE PARTY.

bdc   May 7th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

How about loyalty to 1) your country and 2) your party

Instead of loyalty to individuals. This isn't a monarchy/dictatorship or Cartel, its a democracy. Personal loyalty needs to take a BACK SEAT and think about the implications of continuing a race where Clinton continues to smear the person who WILL BE the nominee.

Doesn't make sense – face reality

Evie   May 7th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

As a Californian, I've never particularly liked Feinstein, but these actions promoting what's best for the party are a welcome change to the past few months of Democrat devisiveness. I hope that if Feinstein doesn't like the answer she gets from Clinton, she chooses to support Obama for the good of the party (and the country).

Marshall in Nebraska   May 7th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Wow even her best friends are calling for this to end. Who will be next…Bill? Chelsea?

Herman in LA   May 7th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

George Stephanopoulos on the ABC program "Good Morning America": "This nomination fight is over."

Bob Schieffer on the CBS News program "Early Show": "Basically, Maggie, this race is over."

God help us and the United States of American.

Obama 08!!!

Ken Mesle   May 7th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Well she certainly won't call back now that she knows what you want to talk to her about.

R.I.F.   May 7th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

I think that is a very smart move by Dianne Feinstein. No need to try to push her out or show her the door, but we do need to find out what the end game is now that even with including MI & FL results she can't catch him in pleadged delegates.

Sounds llike tough love from a dear friend and I don't think we even need to have a bunch of negaative comments on this one. The message speaks for itself.

mitchell from arkansaw   May 7th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

watch out sen. feinstein.you'll be another 'judas',if you switch your support.

NC Voter   May 7th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Sen. Clinton did not return a phone call to super-duper delegate Sen. Feinstein? Hard to believe! …especially since her campaign is constantly haranguing super-dels for endorsements. Maybe Clinton has been taking Feinstein's endorsement for granted?

Cammi317   May 7th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Perhaps she will respond to a feminine nudge to take a bow…

LT for Obama   May 7th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Senator Clinton, call my Senator back already. Are you afraid she is going to pull her support or ask you to bow out? She says she is loyal to you so show her that you care and call her back.

CAD   May 7th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Sen. Feinstein should have called at 3:00 AM. I am sure Hillary would have answered.

Billy Gibbons in Houston   May 7th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

I agree. Women should just "quit". Women should not go the distance. Better to quit than try to win a close race, women should already know this.

Willy   May 7th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Hillary stay in it. The far left wing socialist need to shut up. Seat Florida and Michigan NOW Howard Dean!

chicago chris   May 7th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Sounds like Feinstein should switch support to Obama to send Hillary the message of what Feinstein is implying

tidho   May 7th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Hillary, one of your Supers is publically doubting your ability to win…time to return the call.

proud army and navy mom   May 7th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

What?…….now old girl won't even take calls from her supporters. is she having a nervous breakdown?

man up Hillary, it's over

Independent   May 7th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Ok, everyone play nice now.

Seriously, between the bummed-out and sometimes angry Clinton supporters, and the "ha ha, we won," rub-it-in-your-face Obama supporters, I sometimes feel like everyone posting on these blogs is about 6 years old!!

This isn't a sporting event people, it is actually serious and both candidates and their supporters are REAL people with REAL feelings and decent arguments.

Slowpoke   May 7th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

No surprises here.

I'm glad that she is checking on whether Clinton's plan is harmful or not.

Sara   May 7th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

By hook or by crook!!!! She demands this office and your votes don't count.

Huntsville, AL Supports Obama!   May 7th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

Clinton said to Petraus regarding the Iraq war in 2007:

"I give you tremendous credit for presenting as positive a view of a rather grim reality. I believe that you … were dealt a very hard hand. And it's a hand that is unlikely to improve, in my view."

Sounds pretty much like her campaign.

John in Iowa   May 7th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Hillary is a great American who is only hoping that the Obama supporters wake up and realize who his friends are:

WILLIAM AYERS

JEREMIAH WRIGHT

TONY REZSCO

LARRY SINCLAIR

Sara   May 7th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

Hillary Clinton, you make me ill. Go away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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