May 7, 2008
Posted: 03:30 PM ET

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 A former Clinton staffer is now pushing a unity ticket.
A former Clinton staffer is now pushing a unity ticket.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Old habits die hard, a long-time Hillary Clinton supporter proved this week when he sent out a press release from his new organization with press@hillaryclinton.com as the contact address.

Sam Arora, a Clinton aide for three years, made the goof Tuesday in a press release for VoteBoth, which is pressing for a ticket that would bring the two Democratic rivals together.

The release said "press@voteboth.com," but linked to the Clinton campaign's generic media e-mail address.

Arora said it was a simple mistake caused by his using an old Microsoft document to make the new one.

"I didn't realize that, when you do this in Microsoft Word, you have to look at what the html says," he said. "This was just me being technically unadvanced."

Collusion between VoteBoth and the Clinton campaign would be illegal, since VoteBoth filed with the Federal Election Commission as independent of any candidate or its committees.

Founded a month ago to promote a ticket with Clinton on top and Sen. Barack Obama as vice-president, VoteBoth was retooled last week to say either candidate could lead the ticket.

Its founder, Adam Parkhomenko, is a die-hard Clintonite who was 17 years old when he launched an online drive in 2003 to draft her to run for president in 2004. He went on to become the right-hand man of Patti Solis Doyle, the Clinton campaign director who was ousted in March after a string of Clinton defeats. Parkhomenko left the campaign soon after Doyle did.

The launch of VoteBoth — originally called Clinton/Obama '08 — prompted muttering in the blogosphere about ongoing links between Parkhomenko and the Clinton campaign.

Parkhomenko said at the time that the effort was his idea — but Tuesday's press release may get the bloggers buzzing again.

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


Dave in So. Colo   May 7th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

I suspect that some of the more virulent postings have been from non-Democrats who would like for someone other than Clinton or Obama to win in November.

Like them or hate them, the Clinton-Gore ticket has been the only Democratic ticket to not only be elected, but also to be re-elected in many, many years.

Being that Obama is in the lead, why not break with Washington tradition and name a running mate now?

Tic Toc!   May 7th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Fine as long as her duties are to take out the trash!

BV   May 7th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

I think that Bill cheating on Hillary while in the White House did something to her mind. I think that she has a strong need to prove to the world and to herself that she is somebody or she would have come to realize that this is over for her.
As far as McCain, I would be more focused on who he choses as his Vice. McCains not likely to be sharp enough to run the show for the whole four years. I hope that the Republicans have a strong second in mind for him.

Megan   May 7th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

In all honesty, all you Demmys out there, I think it would be the dream team. Lets stop being so hateful toward each other and unite. Wouldn't it be fantastic to have the first black president and the first woman vp ever?? C'mon. It was a dumb mistake on the Clinton campaigns part but really, its something to be considered.

Jake   May 7th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

The Clinton supporters will unite behind Obama, just like the Conservatives will unite behind McCain.

Remember not too long ago the Conservatives wanted anyone but McCain. There are still plenty of Conservatives who can not stand McCain and will probably vote 3rd party. McCain has had time to appeal to them.

Obama will get that chance once the Democratic race is over, and I have no doubt that the Democratic party will unite when all is finished because Democrats know they can not have another 4 years of Bush politics.

50% may say they won't for Obama now, but there's 6 months for that to change, and for anyone to think it won't then they aren't living in reality.

Jill   May 7th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

No way should Obama pick Hillary Clinton as VP. It may sound good on the East Coast, but she has a 39% negative rating in a poll conducted last week during the Obama/ crisis, here in Arizona. That is after she won our primary and hurt herself by her behavior. Hillary Now the verdict seems to be anyone except Clinton for 39% of the general public and she has lost her majority among Democratic voters as well.

The people who have already voted, do not have the East Coast, Union based voters with its strong favoritism for the Clintons. The loyalty to the Party right or wrong, may give the Beltway comfort when the Democrats lose. However, many are like my older son. Voted for Hillary and is now voting for McCain no matter who the Democratic nominee is. His take is any Party that cannot get its act together should not be in the White House. He is tired of hearing about non issues.

I sincerely hope the "nightmare ticket " does not happen. The Clintons are prima donnas not team players what a joke on all of us her VP candidacy would be.

Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA   May 7th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Half of all voters think race and Wright are issues with Obama, and half don't trust or like Hillary. Why would a Dream Team want to consolidate these killer negatives? A diversity death wish?

politics   May 7th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

kathleen,retired Professional w/woman for obama we know you hate Hillary. Cant you say something else? You are an idiot or just the devil. Just because you are a quitter, doesnt mean she has to do it too. God what an idiot!

Dave T   May 7th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Perhaps this is another tactic she picked up from her covert buddy, Carl Rove.
I agree with a blogger that Sen. Obama has an uphil battle. This race is tied to race. White blue-collar, non-college educated voters would rather vote for a white woman than a black man. For shame. I'm sure even for this population of constituents, voting for a woman was tough too.

Calvin Baker   May 7th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

When President Clinton had problems in the White House did Rev. Wright visited with them to offer spiritual comfort

Susa   May 7th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

No thank you.
She can be head of some committee or something, but forget the vote both.
I don't think I could take another 8 years of Billary….

And people who think they won't vote for the winning Dem if its not your choice, just to remind you, McCain has made a special point of saying he would appoint very conservative justices to the Supreme Court should he get the chance….
Nuff said.

MJB   May 7th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Ready to be corrupt on Day 1….

Rebecca   May 7th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

If he was a Clinton aide 3 years ago why does he still have a document with her email address on it. Give me a break, this is not a conspiracy theory, it is a typical Clinton tactic. This is what Hillary and Bill do. They lie, manipulate, and cover-up. If Hillary has 35 years of experience in anything it is lying, manipulating, scandals, controversy, and cover-ups. Between her and Bill they are by far the most experienced in these fields. This is yet another example of a Clinton scandal.

Kathleen, NC   May 7th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

The idea of a joint ticket is so such a bad idea on so many levels. He stands for new, she is old. He stands for honesty; she does whatever it takes to benefit her (not the people). And to that, please do not forget that should something happen to President Obama, the Vice President would become the President. My speculation, given her need to be the president, is that something horrible would happen to him some after he was sworn into office.

Edith Arkansas   May 7th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

What will it take a physciatric consultant to tell Hillary Clinton its time to quite. She is borrowing money from herself, watchout that she is not hiding funds for the General Election as according to the declaration of Paul vs Clinton she had to be forced to report funds raised by fundrasing to the Federal Election Commission FEC further the declartion reads Hillary made 3 -4 false reports to the FEC an so on hiding funds for the General Election for her Senate race. I was watching the news when showing Hillary making her victory speech in Indiana her husband Bill appeared he might drop any moment.I hope she don't push Bill to his death to campaign for her. Bill it is time to just say NO! to Hillary.

Let us Pray: Our Father which art in heaven hallowed be thy name. Touch the hearts of the voters to show them that it is time to get behind Barack Obama for President. TOUCH THE HEARTS OF THOSE DEMOCRATS WHO VOW TO VOTE FOR McCAIN IF BILLARY DOES NOT GET THE NOMINEE, WE CAN NOT GIVE UP BUT GET BEHIND SENATOR OBAMA AND SUPPORT HIM HE WILL WIN THE PRESIDENCY.PLEASE GIVE US ALL THE STRENTGH TO DO EVERYTHING WE CAN TO HELP. DONATE, MAKE CALLS, WALK PRECINCTS. YES WE CAN!!! THANK YOU LORD FOR GIVING US THIS GREAT CANDIDATE, BLESS HIM, PROTECT HIM FROM ALL EVIL AND HARM. AMEN.

Obama mama, Grayslake IL   May 7th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Please let it be known they will not be a dream team between Hillary and Obama. It can only happen in Hillary's dreams. Not after what the Hillary camp did to Obama. One fun thing I have never seen Obama attacking Hillary the way her campaign was doing towards Obama. Obama has people around him to pick up for VIP ticket
. "NOT HILLARY CLITON'. Thank you for your suggestion any way.

Obama has Bill Richardson and many others I did not mention on this site. Obama has money to go on with the race we the people are providing the funds, therefore we do not need Hillary for the VIP.
Hillary switched me off when she started to tell lie after lie, go home with your husband and child. Obama proved tough fighting, Bill, Chelsea, Hillary and McCain. Obama 2008 YES WE CAN.

Tracy   May 7th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Being that she really is a republican (you can check that out for yourselves), she and McCain would make a great team. Of course, while they are working, Cindy and Bill will be all over the place…

Tracy   May 7th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

This will be swept under the rugh so fast it gonna make our heads spin. Everyone knows Blitzer is a Clintonite and he is going to make this disappear.

Carlo   May 7th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

The Clinton's team has played out every trick in the book. Before she was saying Obama wouldn't have the leadership needed with people like Osama bin Laden out there, she was pumping up the "Dream Team" (re: a vote for me is a vote for the dream team). Now she is winning states by getting heavy Republican votes…sweet.

Sue Polinick / Emporium, PA   May 7th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Noway Hosay………………….This was not a slip….this was intentional..just like everything else in Hillarys campaign.

me   May 7th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

this would come from a clinton supporter- don't try it- OBAMA doesn't need or want hillary on HIS ticket

Ed, Fl   May 7th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

No way. Hillary ! Game's over. We need to get ready and fired up for the general.

Teresa Bray Moore   May 7th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

People make mistakes…. Obama is my choice 2008…………………..Yeah !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!11

warrenstone   May 7th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Hillary can be a good president in China, Russia or Cuba. Not here. The simple idea that she wants superdelegue to give her to nomination even though she is behind, make me feel she will be the first female dictator in the USA even far from Bush. this will send a wrong message to our kids that it is ok to steal. Wake up people let's protect our democracy

Just Words   May 7th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

HOW MANY O-BOTS VOTED FOR BUSH????????

So much for the "educated voters" making a wise choice!

Teresa Bray Moore   May 7th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

People makes mistake. But Senator Obama is my choice!!!!!!!!!!!!! 2008

wake up people....   May 7th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

In a word, no!

geraldine   May 7th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

why dont you stop bashing hillary clinton . if you want oboma as the next president / fine but as for me i want some one i can trust. oboma has been with rev wright too long so dont be blindsided by his beliefs thank you.

Just Words   May 7th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

CNN ~ How much are BO camp paying you??

BO released his "Oregon agenda" with a CLEAR CUT-AND-PASTE problem and yet you did not report!

Great Lakes in Oregon????
1.1 Million Veterans in Pensylvania???????????

THERE IS ONE THING - MONEY CAN NOT BUY - IS VOTES!

WELL, I take that back ………..BO taking HS Seniors on "voting field trips" in Indiana………??? Where were the reporters then???????

Emma CA   May 7th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

The face of Hillary Clinton that she has exposed to us is not the face of a person who would be willing to be second in the Presidential hierarchy.

Also, I have found her attack behavior to be malicious. Happily, my candidate (Obama) voiced his intent to run the rest of the campaign in a respectful way.

Miss Dip   May 7th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Oh, by the way, this country can't afford to pay "reparation". We can hardly afford to pay Social Security, thanks to those who have been running it since it's birth.

warrenstone   May 7th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

Somebody tell me!!! If Obama is not experience to be president how come the people voted him a front runner. Wake up people we are in a democracy in USA not in a dictatorial regime. If people say OBAMA so be. That is our value

A CANUCK   May 7th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

I wonder who was REALLY behind this TIMELY MISTAKE !!!!!!!
Tsk…..tsk..tsk.

Just Words   May 7th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

WOLFE,

PLEASE ASK OBLAHMA ………"WHERE'S THE BEEF??"

OKAY, THAT IS ALL FOR MY QUESTIONS. ….OH, AND I DON'T EXPECT AN ANSWER BECAUSE HE IS JUST AN EMPTY SUIT!

JOINT TICKET?? HECK NO!!! O-BITTER IS THE WORST NIGHTMARE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY HAS AND HE WOULD BRING HILLARY DOWN.

THERE ARE MUCH, MUCH BETTER CHOICES THAN O-BITTER!!

CLINTON/EDWARDS ……NOW THAT WOULD BE UNSTABLE!!

Miss Dip   May 7th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

I have just read some pretty ugly comments on this blog. It is these kinds of comments that create the Jeremiah Wrights. I heard a gentleman from Michigan this moring on CSPAN. He said that all Obama wanted to do was bring up Reparation again. He didn't think it was fair to make him pay for what his ancestors might have done. Are these the the "blue collar, uneducated whites"? Maybe they shouldn't vote for Obama, but what does that say for the ones for whom they choose to vote? They might as well get over it; there will be an African American in the White House one day; there will be a Latino; there will be a Native American; there will be an Asian. Your time is up, Bubba, face it.

Eliza   May 7th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Who is a prime minister of Canada?
If he knows, please ask next question: When he plans to visit Canada.
I would love to meet him.

tar   May 7th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

If Sen. Obama place Sen. Clinton on his ticket it would be a big mistake. There is no way that he could trust her. Sen. Clinton wants to be president so bad, that she would stop at nothing to get it. Let's not have a Pres. Kennedy and Vice President Johnson over again.

John WA   May 7th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Only an ELITIST would have 11million bucks to loan her own campaign!

Fred Jones   May 7th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Barack/Edwards ticket for AMERICA!!

Asians for Hillary   May 7th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

There is no way I can vote for Obama. Forget it! The only way to convince me to vote for both is that Obama run his campaign as Hillary's VP. If this won't happen, go away then Obama!!!!

annon   May 7th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Clinton don't count your chickens, this is one African American who wont blindly support the Democratic party. If Clinton wins without a majority of pledged delegates I will vote for McCain.

Sherry in California   May 7th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Oh PUHLEASE. Just another attempt by the Clintons to hang on to the vestiges of power.

If the two were really as unconnected and uncoordinated as they would have us believe, why has this fellow still got any access to documents created while working for the Clintons? In the real world, having access to resources from or created during the campaign, for a supposedly independent effort, does constitute coordination and/or collusion, certainly not the independence that is required.

Jamie   May 7th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

No on Clinton as the Veep.

I think Senator Obama should go with someone like Governor Richardson, Senator Jim Webb, General Wes Clark, etc.

But no. Clinton has cozied up too much to McCain during this Primary. If she wants to be someone's VP, she should ask McCain!

chikaz   May 7th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

How lovely to know that my vote not only counts for VERY little on the national scope…but it counts for exactly nothing for CNN. I tried to check out the updates, state by state on the CNN website, and South Dakota is not even in their list of states. Since when is this ‘great nation’ composed of 49 states plus Puerto Rico? Thanks a lot CNN for making my vote feel like it counts for something. And it makes one wonder why Democrats have little pull in ‘small’ states such as South Dakota…

Nikki ZERFAS

PS finding a way to express oneself on CNN.com is NOT easy…

Judy   May 7th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Terrence from N. C.Wrote:

No McSame - 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.

I totally agree with you whole heartedly and you hit the nail right on the head!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brian   May 7th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Hillary is a great woman but some of her supporters are fanatics will probably shoot Obama to get her in the White House. For America's sake she should not accept the VP spot.

suziq   May 7th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

what concerns me most about this news isn't the fact that they made a minor typo…. it's that this group exists in the first place!!!

HIllary as Obama's VP can never happen at this point. She has campaigned in such a dirty way that she burned that bridge a long time ago. It may have been possible 6 months ago, but it's not possible now.

There are plenty of other suitable choices out there for Obama to choose from. Why would he pick a liar that has treated him horribly, and would cause him to lose respect with the public? No one would believe it at this point. Plus, she'd only end up stabbing him in the back. She's ruthless.

The Red Man   May 7th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

I like this kid. He's got spirit.

Joel   May 7th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Who cares about a dream team? Not even with Clinton as a running mate could Obama beat McCain.

David   May 7th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Listen with Obama/Clinton ticket it would bring everyone together and unite the democratic party to run together to defeat John McCain and whoever his running mate.

Mike   May 7th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Tommorow Wolf Clinton…Er…Blitzer, interviews Obama. If Wolf asks one stupid question about Rev. Wright. I will throw my TV off the balcony. The cat is out of the bag. Everyone except cnn knows that Rev. Wright is working to elect Hillary Clinton. In the so called controversial speech, Rev. Right gushes with praise for the Clintons. But of course the news does not air that part of the speech. Nor does the news mention that Rev. Wright was a confidant and counselor to the Clintons when Bill was chaseing skirts in the White House. If the news media had an ounce of integrity, Rev. Wright be a Clinton controversy.

noemi in los angeles   May 7th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

I wouldn't be surprised if nowww Hillary would go as far as to bend the rules to force Obama to put her on the ticket.

Again… ANYTHING for Power.

Dan (Kirkland, WA)   May 7th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Obama/Sebelius '08

KAL   May 7th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

I once supported an Obama/Hillary Clinton ticket. But too many people linked to the Clinton's have either "committed suicide", had car accidents, died in plane crashes or have just ended up dead. I'm afraid this would be JFK all over again. This is just another scenario for Clinton to win the White House.

No thanks to Clinton being VP.

Chris in Va.   May 7th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

I will not vote for ANY ticket on which the Clinton name appears. She is beneath contempt. Likewise I will NOT vote for McCain.

The most intelligent blogger   May 7th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

We don't need a "nice guy" to get this country out of this mess. We need a pit bull. I think Hillary has not shown us all her fight because too many chicken spit idiots don't have what it takes to understand an intelligent woman who knows how to fight. You haven't seen Bill diddling around since she got hold of him. Have you.
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If she doesn't get the ticket I will email AL GORE every day to plea for reconsideration. If the popular vote counted in this country as it should, HE would've been prez and we would'nt be in this mess.
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WE NEED someone who already knows big league politics.

Brad   May 7th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Yeah, right. Barack has built his campaign on change and getting away from the way things used to be done, which would necessarily include the Clintons. The Clintons are a link to the shady past that Americans want to move beyond.

mary landsfind   May 7th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

hey cnn, why aren't you reporting on obama's new supergeledate endorsements? i just saw that he got at least 6 endorsements today and hillary got 1! you reported that one endorsement that hill got, but none of the 6 that obama got. please try to at least show some fairness!

Nav   May 7th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

she ia all nonsense.

Steve in Michigan   May 7th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Exclintonite is just jumping onto a ship that will sink in november.

Since our votes will not count in Michigan from the primary I will not vote in the fall election. I am a Democrat and I will not vote or Obama or McCain. No Matter What.
Obama will loose to McCain due to people like me. I think Obama has a good heart but does not have the skills needed to be the president.

Was it 1988 and another democrat lost to a republican. Obama will be swift boated while Hillary has proven she is unsinkable.

I give up! I wll NOT VOTE or McCain or Obama.

georgia   May 7th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Clinton(s) have proven to be tooooooo crooked for anyone to touch politically. There are many stong VP candidates with stong values & united thinking to even consider her(& Bill). I think she ruined any possibility.NY will probably get rid of her/ them next Senate election. She'll probably switch back to Republican eventually anyway.

K-Bone   May 7th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Edward would be a better running mate but he needs to do something about it, even though I personally think it is getting too late to Endorse right now as the line is getting clear cut clearer,.. -Feather snipers,.. how about that?

m4rk   May 7th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Just like an idiot lib to not pay attention to details.

Mike   May 7th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

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I keep reading the punk threats from the Hillary supporters to vote for McCain. I say good. Any racist Hitler youth that would rather vote for the old war monger who has no clue about the economy instead of a fine Black Man who will be the best Democrat president since Kennedy. Let those voters go. The Republicans deserve them.

jim   May 7th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

people will forgive you for your clinton idiocy

Tyler in Raleigh, NC   May 7th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

He must be ">60″ and it must be after "11 PM", he was tired and mis-spoke. Only on one occasion though, and apologized right after.

I'm sure Iran will also accept these excuses when Clinton follows up on Bush and "obliterates Iran".

Way to go Clinton, you went back to your REPUBLICAN ROOTS and showed that your "experience" in the 90s was to do as Republicans.

s   May 7th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

I don't believe him. Everything the Clinton campaign does is CALCULATED!!!

Happy for Obama   May 7th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Heck Know.. Hillary can't be trusted. She is too mean and she lies.
Obama has been talking about Truth. Won't work!
I'm sure Obama has someone else in mind that will add a little flavor to his campaign.. Hillary is sour and bitter.. NO Way..

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   May 7th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

We CANNOT allow that Psycho Obsessed Woman anywhere near the Oval office.. She is a POW..lol
Obama will need to watch his back..
Ya know Hilary has a Thing for Snipers…

If she is the VP..he [Obama] will need a Food Tester and Full Body Armor.

She is such a Psycho Obsessed Woman that she would hire a Sniper to get to the Oval Office.

Len   May 7th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

not a dream, more like a NIGHTMARE!

Vote McCain 08

Michael   May 7th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Barack Obama supporters will cost their candidate the presidency if they keep on insulting Hillary Clinton and her supporters. Now is the time that the Obama supporters should open their arms to Clinton supporters to have a unified party.

Simomlt   May 7th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

When it comes to Obama, every one is wondering about the specifics of how he will deal with all the issiues that facing america.
i just ask Obama supporters this. How can you guys vote for him if you don't know what his plans are? or you are voting for his speeches. if he is running for the change, I think all other candidates are running for change too.
thanks

wd in calgary   May 7th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Clinton supporters… the line between tenacious and stupid… you're now stepping over it. Have some self respect!

Robert   May 7th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

If he chooses Clinton as his VP he needs to hire a food taster. That Machiavellian woman will do anything to be president.

dood   May 7th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

how sad that we as users accept responsibility for the lack of consideration given to user interaction design:

"I didn't realize that, when you do this in Microsoft Word, you have to look at what the html says," he said. "This was just me being technically unadvanced."

just my two cents as a user interaction designer.

Kuilor   May 7th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

IF Obama gets the nomination, I'm going to write in Senator Clinton because I just cant bring myself to identify with the hatefilled ramblings of the Obama supporters. I'd rather guarantee they loose the election than allow such an extremist group (as far left as W is far right) to take over the White House. It's time we had some moderation instead of extremism. And no about of capitulation from those nasty Obama supporters will ever change my mind. They are blatently nasty people.

wd in calgary   May 7th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

How dumb are all the people that entertain the idea the two will unite on a ticket? It has been MORE THAN CLEAR, that they are not. You can't make it happen by cheering for it - get a grip! And… what's the value, really?… Oh, right… this is the last argument that one might use to hope to try and salvage a post for Clinton. Duh… she does not want #2 and Obama IS #1. Nuff said!

Jo   May 7th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Mistakes happen! This is not news — Frankly, it does give me the opportunity to say that I will not vote for Baraka Obama under any circumstances. I will vote for Hillary! Or, I will vote McCain. I don't like deceit parading around as CHANGE. Obama has lied repeatedly, and was not called on the lies. The problem was not Rev. Wright; the problem was Obama's lies about hearing the sermons. Obama also lied about Resko. Oh, yes! According to him, he didn't lie — he was mistaken!

Yes! I an a white female with above average income and a graduate degree! The Republicans should love me!

Chris   May 7th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

To all of the people that think Hillary can win as in independent…

Where is the money required to run during the general election going to come from?

The two parties have a tremendous war chest to use at their disposal. Hillary would only have her own funds (which have dwindled to near nothing) to rely on in an independent campaign.

So as much as HRC supporters want to be able to vote for her in Novermber, a vote for an independent Hillary would be a vote for McCain (a la Ralph Nader in 2000)

Amazed!!!   May 7th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Whoever allows Rush Limbaugh and the dirty conservative right to win this election by voting Republican if "your candidate" doesn't get the nomination has got to be incredibly dumb at best!!!!!!! And please don't use the lame excuse that you're voting based on McLoser's experience or you just don't like Hillary or Barack personally. With his policies being so different from the two democratic candidates who share very similar policies, it's got to be something more (i.e. bitterness that your candidate didn't win, which would result in you ruining your own life for the next 4 years out of revenge and spite, racism, sexism, or something else personal and stupid)! Get over yourself, and do what's best for your country!

Democrats unite '08!!!

Samore   May 7th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Democratic main aim to win general election and form the government in 2009. Clinton needs to continue context the primaries up to convention meeting. Clinton to get more super delegates and reach magic number 2025 delegates in the meeting. Basically American voters are not accepting the African American candidate because in last 100 years no African American president in United States of America . So, All Super delegates vote to Clinton . Clinton is only winning against McCain. So Clinton must contest the next primaries with out funds (Effect speech is about econamie, soliders on iraq, gas issue, health, immigration).

Mike   May 7th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

CNN:
The difference in Indiana is 1.1% and not 2%
(i.e. 50.5 - 49.4 = 1.1), i.e 1% as of this moment

So, please correct this error and it is not 2%

Thanks

bigben   May 7th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Love these obama supporters on cnn. We are not going come together. obama is a blank screen . just ask him.

MP-Pennsylvania   May 7th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Ex- clintonians are still there including Penn

lynette   May 7th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

CNN really looked bummed that Obama did well yesterday, I guess they thought that annoying loop about Rev. Wright would kill Obama, but I guess folks are saying that Obama is trying to bring folks together, not tear them down. I could not believe the look on their faces as all night they sat there in shock. Goodness, the media is partly responsible for slicing and dicing and pitting one group against the other, but NOT THIS TIME, we are all standing up to be counted to work together. I laughed this entire morning knowing that the plan to take down Obama back-fired. Clinton doesn't want a joint ticket, she wants the white house, as Peloski said, a joint ticket is not a good idea. Roy P, go on and vote for McCain, it's okay, enough folks of ALL RACES are willing ready and able to take on McCain in the fall. OBAMA 08.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 7th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

DEMOCRATS ARE WASTING YOUR TIME AND MY TIME. PERSONALLY MY PATIENCE IS GROWING VERY THIN. THE DNC AND SUPERDELEGATES NEED TO DO THEIR JOB. OBAMA OR CLINTON, I WILL SUPPORT EITHER DEMOCRAT.

MP-Pennsylvania   May 7th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

The Hillary ran the campaign make it impossible to have joint ticket.

Republicans will tear both down.

Hillary has lot of baggage.

It is going to weak the ticket

Again this shows how clinton campaign works. Cheat, lie, mis-speak

Actor playing a Delusioned Clinton supporter   May 7th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

with Obama winning NC, he netted 13 delegates and 220K in popular vote. Even though he is up by 170 pledged delegates and 700K in pop vote, we Hillary supporters need to band together so that she can win out the remaining contests. We also need 68% of the remaining superdelegates to pick Hillary. Don't believe the media when they say this is unlikely and impossible. We Hill Raisers can achieve anything! Just remember, we have the best candidate on our side. Sign the petition and call your local congressman. WE NEED HILLARY for American!!

Yeahhhh!!

I hope Clinton supporters see how dumb they sound when they actual look at Hillary's real chance at winning.

go obama 2008

Martha   May 7th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Please do not put this woman on the same ticket with Obama. This would only serve right into HRC and McCain 's hands. This will only further her campaign to get McCain in office and bolster herself for 2012.

mary landsfind   May 7th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

Obama/Carolyn Kennedy '08

Krystyna from Chicago for HILLARY !!!   May 7th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

HILLARY WE WANTS YOU TO RUN ON YOUR OWN !!!!!
YOU WILL WIN FORSURE !!!!!
COUNTRY NEEDS SOMEONE LIKE YOU TO HELP< TO MAKE A CHANGE !!!!!!

Eva, VA   May 7th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

I don't want Clinton anywhere near Obama.

Ted   May 7th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

A mistake….sure it was. It is a clear and defined method of testing the waters. It might make a ticket, but Hillary will have to get used to the idea of being #2 on the ticket, and that she would be required to sever ALL special interest/lobbyist ties. What do you thnk the chances are of that? Also, just exactly what is her executive or CEO experience anyway?

Terrell   May 7th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Why, Hillary voter,would vote for Mccain,if Hillary drop out,If Sen. Obama was white?with the math ,i think she she would come togather as one.

christopher   May 7th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

No dream ticket ever. Hillary must drop out now so that the republicans will have 6 months to tear Obama into pieces.

McCain 2008

Phil-Little Rock   May 7th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Stop the nonsense about a 'Dream Team'. It is Sen. Obama's choice as to who gets the VP nod, not Coward Dean's, not the DNC's and DEFINITELY NOT the Clintons'!!

The true irony of this is, now Hillary has to swallow an ocean full of pride and go humbly, hat in hand, to the same guy she's slammed all this time and called everything but a child of God. In the words of 'Gorgeous' Gino Hernandez, 'how sweet it is'!!

Now she's playing nice to get the VP slot. Obama would be wise to use her influence to get all her supporters behind him, then jettison her like a used wet wipe. He kicked her butt, and from the looks of it, that was a big, wide target! It was no small feat, to be sure! Give up, HillBillary, it's OVAHHHHH!!

GO OBAMA!!

Bond   May 7th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Sorry Susan,,, If it was up to you, Clinton would be nominee and president by now,,, but oooops, there are over 300 million Americans, and there are more that think Barack is better than her.

Sorry again.

Barack for pres. Obama 08

paulie_nj   May 7th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Obama must pick Bill Richardson as his running mate.

MikeH   May 7th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Out of respect superdelegates should wait, it would be easier to heal the wounds that way.

Drew, Central FL   May 7th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

A honest mistake? Is that like a honest misstatement? Hmm?

Susan, Seattle WA   May 7th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

And CNN finds it necessary to have a COMMENT section to something like this?? SO glad I have turned off your network.

jason   May 7th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

better than limbough. he's so afraid of obama winning it's scary.

David, Santa Rosa, CA   May 7th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Okay… this is scary. What is she up to now? Lord above I don't trust Sen. Clinton. Ex-Clintonite starting an independant organization trying to get a joint ticket, blah, blah, blah…?

Please, go back to the Senate and when you are touched for a cabinet position, accept it. We need your knowledge but you need supervision.

Connie from Ohio   May 7th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Hillary can't even raise money for her campaign how would she help the economy? She says what people want to hear, unfortunately she doesn't mean half of what she says. She answers "well I was alittle ambious." Yeah, right. No on Hillary. Obama & Edwards on a ticket!

Ro   May 7th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

***Marshall in Nebraska May 7th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Mis-speak? Duck snipers!****

LMAO…..is that anything like goose snipers???

Sorry…..it's been a long day…..it just mad me laugh……something we could all use right about now.

Julie   May 7th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

Hillary run on your own, the country needs you!

Connie from Ohio   May 7th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

I think having Hillary on the ticket is sending the wrong message…we need change in politics not Hillary with her dirty fighting politics. Hillary needs to go back and be a Senator and let Obama run for President. I think Edwards would be a good running mate for Obama.

Dori in AZ   May 7th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

If I don't want Hillary as my President, I don't want her as the VP, either. That's only one breath away from the Presidency. WAY too close!

OBAMA CANNOT WIN IN NOVEMBER!!!   May 7th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

I SUPPORT HILLARY 100%!

Wanda   May 7th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

It's a dream, alright…I wouldn't vote for him if he put her anywhere near the VP spot…

Ardnuas   May 7th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Obama, please don't put Clinton on your ticket….. WE WANT CHANGE IN WASHINGTON….. Her mind set is in the 20th century, we want 21th century thinking.
Obama/Edwards08

Julie   May 7th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

I personally dont want Hillary on any ticket with Obama, he has told to many lies, Does not have the BEST interests of the American people in his plans, He is a fraud.

jc   May 7th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Sure this was a mistake!!!

josh I   May 7th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Imagine if Hillary runs as an independent, that will shake up the race. What do you'll think? She would have a shot!

Carol, WI   May 7th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Sam E. Pennartz - what is the point of your comments in this article? With your viewpoints you would not have been a Hillary supporter, only a neocon. What does that have to do with the goof of an ex-Clintonite staffer?

Jim from this world   May 7th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Regarding Obama does not need Clinton. Add up Clintons's votes and Mc Cains votes and goodby Democrats. A winning ticket for the country would be Clinton and Obama. It's so easy to see.

bigben   May 7th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

clinton supporters lets riot! dnc robed us of MI and FL and the momentum they would have brought.

Arkansas Undertaker   May 7th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

This is the Clinton CaMPAIGNS WAY OF trying to force Barak Obama to take her as his running mate……..It isnt going to happen!

All of her negativity has given her a one way ticket back to the US Senate next year.

Terrence (Winston Salem, NC)   May 7th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

No McSame - 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.

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I absolutely agree. If you vote against Obama although his policies are closer to Clintons then you're not voting based on policy but race… and you prove Rev Wright's point.

Julie   May 7th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Wolf , I missed your blog, but my question is

What did you mean when you said
(I will stand with the muslims should the political winds change in an ugly direction?) Words from his book.

Andrew K   May 7th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Pay no attention to the (wo)man behind the curtain! THe Great OZ has SPoKEN! :P

Montana is Obama Country   May 7th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

1). It was ACCIDENT to releasing this press information. It is a test drive from the Clinton campaign.. No accident indeed..

2). It would be a "nightmare" not a "dream team"..

3). Barack Obama wants to CHANGE Washington …. so putting HIllary on the National ticket would not change anything in Washington, draw fire from the republican party or worse he could look like a hypocrite like Hillary.

Yes..We..Can.. with somebody other than Hillary on the ticket..

Dori in AZ   May 7th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

This is actually funny! Good for a laugh during a stressful nomination process.

Wow, he's got quite a handle on how to run an organization! ha! ha! Grade school kids in computer labs understand the ins & outs of Word. . . . And, he was a Clinton aide for three years? ha! ha! ha! ha!

This side of the Mississippi   May 7th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Ooops!
we all make mistakes

GeeVee   May 7th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Vote Both?? Sound's like a Super Delegate. Say, what is a Super Delegate? Who decides a delegate is a Super Delegate? The whole world wonders.

Dara   May 7th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

The trail of corruption involving the people raising money for Obama's political career stretches from the city of Chicago to the Illinois tollway to the O'Hare airport all the way over to Iraq. And testimony, as recent as MAY 6, 2008, in Rezko's regarding the corruption trial reveals that an equal number of Democrat and Republican crooks benefited from all the moneymaking schemes; Rod Blagojevich, Stuart Levine, Christopher Kelly, Michael Sreenan, Alexi Giannouliasand of course, Barrack Obama. Obama has supported Gov. Rod Blagojevich, even when his administration was embroiled in corruption investigations - he's now on his way to jail - along with Rezko. Obama sure has a lot of friends and supports in jail or heading to jail…

Mayor Daley endorsed Obama immediately after he announced he was running for president and in return, Obama endorsed Daley's reelection for Mayor right smack in the middle of major federal investigations of corruption in the Daley Administration. On January 6, 2006, the New York Times ran the headline, "Corruption Scandal Loosening Mayor Daley's Grip on Chicago," and reported that a "wide-ranging federal investigation into what prosecutors describe as "pervasive fraud" in hiring and contracts at City Hall has led to 30 indictments, including two senior administrators close to the mayor, and a dozen cabinet-level resignations. "

If the Democratic party places Obama on the ballot against John McCain, Democratic voters will have no choice in this election. Once the whole truth becomes public, and it will the minute he becomes the nominee, no honest American could support sending Obama and his corrupt gang of cronies to the White House.

Please ask Obama how he is going to keep the GOP from ripping him apart???

Danni In Michigan   May 7th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

I agree with you Marc in DeKalb, IL. This definitely bears further federal investigating!

Lizzie   May 7th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Mot important stick with issues that will be beneficial to the people.

Patriotism   May 7th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

To Wolf:

This is what I'd like you to ask Barack:

Ask him why he thinks he has to defend his patriotism.

I think that question is an insult to every American who happens to be a minority. He was in the IIllionois Senate, he's a US senator, and they want to know about his patriotism. How dare the media. Stop defending yourself Barack, you are an American, and no one should dare think differently.

The last time I checked Hawaii was still a part of the United States.

Sam E. Pennartz   May 7th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

1. Abortion: Isn't abortion morally wrong? It certainly is not health care.

2. 2nd Amendment: Don't we already have enough gun control laws?

3. Taxes: Get rid of the AMT tax! I don't think the Government needs more than 33% of what I make. "We are only getting half the Government we're payin for……thank God; because we can't afford the other half."__Will Rogers.

4. Social Security: what ever happened to the lock-box? I've already earned my SS credits twice over by paying into it for over 35 years. Raising the cap just means I will have to pay even more into it. And the eventual check (if I live to be 67) will probably be even smaller. We elected both Houses of Congress to be guardians' of the taxpayer's resouce. "There ain't no Government money."__Will Rogers.

5. Same-sex marriage? Get real, there is no such thing.

Diamond   May 7th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Vote ONE, Vote Change, Vote Obama ….

Thanks for their great service, but Enough of Bush-Clinton-Bush-Clinton.

tidho   May 7th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

'honest' mistake

Anonymous   May 7th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Wolf,

Although I will vote for John McCain, The idea of Hillary Clinton as Vice President is too scary for me not to offer up a suggestion to Sen. Obama. My suggestion is that he ask Caroline Kennedy to be his running mate. I think they would do extremely well! Someone certainly has already thought of this, but maybe you will get some interesting feedback on your blog!

Ready for Change   May 7th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Yes, by all means, lets investigate this, omg we cannot have someone making a mistake. That simply cannot be allowed. There will have to be serious and I mean serious punishment for this crime.

Roy P   May 7th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

A vote fpr Obama is a vote for McCain. She should run on a separate ticket. She would beaat both. If not I will be forced to vote for McCain.

mr.jazz   May 7th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

TYPICAL MEDIA HOG WASH, ANYHING TO MAKE HEADLINES, THERE NOT INTERESTED IN THINGS THAT ARE IMPORTANT TO THE VOTERS, JUST CONFUSION, SPIN AND CONFUSION, THAT WHAT RUNS THE MEDIA, SO WHAT IS IT YOU WANT THEM TO ASK EITHER CANDIDATE AND NOT TURN WHAT THEY SAY INTO FODDER FOR THE MILL

Tom   May 7th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Feinstein is right - race is causing division in the party but it's the african american race doing the dividing by voting at a racist 90% + clip for obama.

What people are failing to realize when they say that the party will come back together is that IF HILLARY WASN'T THERE, WE WOULDN'T HAVE VOTED DEMOCRATIC IN THE FIRST PLACE. We never were a part of the party (we're independents, sunshine) so if she's not going to be the nominee, we're just going to go back to the next best candidate and that is easily McCain. We don't need a left wingnut in the white house, especially now.

jl   May 7th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

WHY IN THIS TIME OF A TOUGH ECONOMY, WOULD HILLARY TAKE

THE MONEY FROM INNOCENT VOTERS TO FUND A LOSING

CANDIDACY??? Not everyone has $109 mil to lose.

KEEPING THEIR $$$ IS A SAFER BET THAN THE GAS TAX JOKE.

Winkzilla, Tucson   May 7th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

If she has an underground machine with Vote/Both, perhaps part of her underground machine is with Rush Limbaugh and Bill O'Reilly as well.

White Independent   May 7th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

That has become her strategy. If you remember she tried to float this idea out there after super tuesday. When that didn't work she stepped up her campaign to smear Obama. Since she can't win the job on her own she's trying to force Obama to pick her as a running mate by dividing the party as much as possible. WAKE UP PEOPLE!!! This was no accident.

Tjaye   May 7th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

BUSTED!!

Brad in N.O.   May 7th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

As a web developer, and a long time techie, I am leaning towards believing this guy. I have seen non-technical people do some AMAZINGLY stupid things when it comes to email, all because they dont know how it works. So, there was likely no collusion

Not like it matters anyway, because Obama wont take Hillary as his VP. And I dont blame him.

Fred   May 7th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

They been goofs from the start. What a way to run a campain. Straight down the toilet. We are just luckey it was not the country.

Tab   May 7th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

West Virginian Democrates how the Republican party who will get the white house!

Vote OBAMA!!!!

mary landsfind   May 7th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

does she not have any shame? after publicly saying the things she has said about obama, including "shame on you, barack" and public glorification of mccain over obama, she now wants to force obama to take her as his vp? this is disgusting. you know hillbilly, you got to earn a position, not bribe/force people into giving it to you!

you sure are a tough gal, but no way a hard-working one. always looking for an easier/unethical way to sneak in….

elder democrats, please interfere……

An Agnostic Democrat   May 7th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Surpise! More behind the curtain Clintonian game-playing that got outta the bag.

Russell   May 7th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

CNN,
What does Rush Limbaugh think of this?
And how does this reflect upon Obama and Reverand Wright?

Debra   May 7th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

what do we expect from the Clinton's and those that support them. It get worst and worst people. the longer she stays in this race, the more exposed the clinton's are and their supporters.

Sheanne   May 7th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

OBAMA WILL NEVER GET TO THE WHITE HOUSE BECAUSE 50% OF CLINTON SUPPORTERS WON'T VOTE FOR HIM. HE CAN NOT NOR EVER BE ABLE TO WIN OVER THE BLUE COLLAR WORKER.

DOES CNN CONSIDER THIS IMPORTANT? NO.

Proud American   May 7th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

So what's another law or two for the Clintons to break. Those things are meant for other people anyway.

Tom   May 7th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Don't worry sir, you've got plenty of company in the politically suicidal democratic party of mistake makers. A couple of questions for Wolf to ask Obama…….

I've got a ton but here's just a couple…………..

While he says he wants to bring everyone together, he and his supporters have been incredibly divisive in their sarcastic and more often than not, even childish attacks on those who question him and his campaign even berating in incredibly nasty terms an elderly African American poet. Why? And please don't laugh it off - it's part of why Hillary supporters won't vote for you.

Here's another - Again you view yourself as a uniter (who campaigned in Indiana, where you ultimately lost anyway instead of being in Memphis where you belonged) but are more than willing to welcome the fact that 90% + of African Americans voted for you in what is a divisive tactic at best and racist at worst. I've even heard African Americans discuss and say in quite intense tones "it's about time we got our payback". What promises have you made to them?

Jodie   May 7th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

I know that many Hillary supporters want her to be the VP, but that should be Obama's choice. If Hillary won, she would not have to pick Obama as her nominee. Let him choose. If you do not want to vote for him because of it, then realize what you are voting for when you vote for McCain. I hope you have enjoyed the last 8 years of NCLB destroying education and the rich getting all the tax cuts, because it will continue. Watch out! I heard McCain has quite the temper.

ooop   May 7th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

that's what happens when you surround yourself with incompetents—go from shoe-in favorite to back to your senate seat.

Randy - Denver   May 7th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

I am not a supporter of Ms. Clinton but cut-and-paste errors.. yep that happens as we all know. I would wonder, however, why they were cutting and pasting from the old document if there were no ties… but aI will simply put this down to the old document had some relevant information and will not jump on the conspiracy theories that will soon abound.

silence do good   May 7th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Ozombie check list:
- this represents a blatant conspiracy
- hillary is probably a demon spawn
- everyone who calls the people in the article a bad name must come up with a new one
- every other comment must contain at least 1/2 ALL CAPS and bad spelling

comply or you are out of the New Order

Eileen from Portland, Maine   May 7th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

No collusion, just like the Women's Voices, Women Vote illegal Robo calls that went out to at least 11 states that we know of targeting African American neighborhoods in their attempt to disenfranchise and muddy the electoral process in favor of guess who? yep, Hillary again.
Seems like lots and lots of errors all in her favor? hmmm……

Susan MO   May 7th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Continue to support Hillary Clinton!

She will win the democratic nominee.

She is more experienced.

For the people

A fighter.

That's all good for a president!

Brittony   May 7th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Seriously?!?!?!?!?!? How do you know what an HTML is and not understand how it works in Word? Whatever, here is the truth, Democrats like you Hillary, they just like Obama more, please just get out now before you do irreparable damage.

douadavid, PA   May 7th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I never saw a racist vote in my life until this election. Obama ' s change is to divide the democrat party more than you can think : black against white , young against old , woman against man , student against educator , labor worker against professionnal, drug dealer against crook , christian against moslem , party member against party member , and democrat against democrat. This is very good news for John Mcain , America hero. 2008 is for Hillary or Mcain.

No McSame   May 7th, 2008 4:50 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.

Eileen from Portland, Maine   May 7th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

shaun May 7th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

idiot….

go obama

Independent May 7th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Yeah, right, they sound REALLY independent of any candidate.

I don't see any collusion here, do you? Just keep moving people, don't look behind the sheet, nothing to see here…

Mia and Mike May 7th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Utt-Oh, that's a pretty bad goof! Sounds like an underground Clinton machine to me, and the fact that they filed under the FEC will spell big trouble if this is in fact the case.

Marshall in Nebraska May 7th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Mis-speak? Duck snipers!

Jewish Women for Obama May 7th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

This is news?
I'm losing as much respect for the Clinton News Network as I am for the candidate herself… This is getting ridiculous!

Zoey May 7th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Okay, people are losing their jobs, homes, and gas is insanely high. And you bring with nonsense to your viewers? How is this news or even slightly relevant to our lives??? Come on CNN, your losing me.
……………………………………………………
Good point Zoey, but this is the 'Political Ticker"

Mika- NC   May 7th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Unfortunately, I think a joint ticket would seal the deal with Obama- Clinton. It's unfortunate b/c Clinton is not trustworthy and is very selfish for still competing in a race that she can not win.
African Americans make up 25% of the Democratic Party Nationally and they need Black votes to beat McCain, they can't do it w/o our votes. To just take this nomination out of Obama's hands and simply give it to her would be the ultimate destruction to their party and they know this….

Obama IS the Nominee   May 7th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Hmmmm…collusion?

Margi   May 7th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

And they want us to believe that this was a mistake, try again.

Diing   May 7th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Minor mistake. Give them a break!

James   May 7th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

So what? We all make mistakes.

ted   May 7th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Why is it that evertime a story is posted that negatively effects one candidate, that candidates supporters always gripe that it isn't newsworthy? Let's have some perspective people, it is all content to fill web space and attract advertisers. CNN isn't some servant of the public trust, it is a for-profit business. Anyway you slice it, this news makes Hillary look silly and desperate.

Evie   May 7th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Never heard of 'em. And now that I have, NOT INTERESTED.

proud army and navy mom   May 7th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

so it's the clinton campaign trying to get Sen obama to pick her as a running mate. watch her sen obama, old girl is slick

Gillis   May 7th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Catherine Sebelius of Kansas is a better choice than Hillary for VP. Being a woman, Hillary supporters will welcome her and so will Obama supporters.

TEXAN FOR THE NAKED TRUTH.   May 7th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

VOTING FOR ONE AS PRESIDENT AND THE OTHER AS VP WILL NEVER WORK. I was a Hillary supporter and for something of this nature took place color me not black but color me gone from the Democratic party. Call me a racist or whatever you like. I know in my heart I am not one. I am a veteran of 28 years from the U.S. Army and a whole lot of my buddies were African Americans and I would vote for any of them before voting for this lieing OBAMA. He is just as bad as all the other politicians put together. It's just that his backers do not want to admit the truth. Hillary lied, Obama Lied and McCain has lied but not as much as the other two. GEN POWELL COME OUT OF THE CLOSET AND RUN AS AN INDEPENDANT. I will vote for you in a Heartbeat. But don't try to push the trash that is up there now on me. I WILL NOT VOTE COME NOVEMBER.

D.Kimbro OHIO   May 7th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

As you can see they all are crooks.

Caryn, Washington DC   May 7th, 2008 4:40 pm ET

Typical Clinton…cheating and lying to get what she wants.

mary cleveland, ohio   May 7th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

The reason people aren't voting for Hillary Clinton is because we don't like her, or approve of her negative traits like lying, greed, a husband who would have lived with her in the White House, a husband who is quilty of perjury and was disbarred; a husband who had affairs for years and who is a co-defendant with her in a current fraud case brought against both of them. I cannot imagine her being vice-president. She has too many bad habits to be in the White House in any position. I wouldn't hire her to work as a housekeeper in the White House.

Boston for OBAMA   May 7th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

I don't think this was a mistake at all. HMMMMMMMMM

Marc in DeKalb, IL   May 7th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

OOPS!

Not that it was difficult to DRAW THE LINK, since Obama does NOT need Clinton, but Clinton NEEDS Obama to get into the White House.

… this bears further, federal investigation, IMO.

Zoey   May 7th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

Okay, people are losing their jobs, homes, and gas is insanely high. And you bring with nonsense to your viewers? How is this news or even slightly relevant to our lives??? Come on CNN, your losing me.

Jewish Women for Obama   May 7th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

This is news?
I'm losing as much respect for the Clinton News Network as I am for the candidate herself… This is getting ridiculous!

Marshall in Nebraska   May 7th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Mis-speak? Duck snipers!

Mia and Mike   May 7th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

Utt-Oh, that's a pretty bad goof! Sounds like an underground Clinton machine to me, and the fact that they filed under the FEC will spell big trouble if this is in fact the case.

Independent   May 7th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Yeah, right, they sound REALLY independent of any candidate.

I don't see any collusion here, do you? Just keep moving people, don't look behind the sheet, nothing to see here…

shaun   May 7th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

idiot….

go obama

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