May 7, 2008
Posted: 04:04 PM ET

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(CNN) — Barack Obama’s cash-rich campaign has spent so much this primary cycle, rival Hillary Clinton has been forced to loan her own campaign millions of dollars. Now the Obama team is using Clinton’s loan — in an effort to raise even more money.

“We need to show that the voices of more than 1.5 million ordinary people donating whatever they can afford are more powerful than one person giving more than $11 million to their own campaign,” said campaign manager David Plouffe, in an e-mail sent to supporters Wednesday.

“Now is the time add your voice to our historic movement. Make a donation of $25 to match Senator Clinton's loan.”

The Clinton campaign revealed this week that the New York senator had loaned her own campaign roughly $6 million in the weeks since Obama’s ‘bitter’ comment. Earlier in the primary season, she made a similar $5 million loan.

In the 24-hour period after Clinton’s Pennsylvania win, her campaign reported a staggering $10 million in donations. They have not released a figure for funds that have come in since the senator won Indiana Tuesday night.

In his Wednesday e-mail, Plouffe argued that Clinton’s “path to the nomination has grown extremely narrow,” and said, as her staffers had earlier in the day, that “these loans show that [Clinton’s] campaign will continue to contest the remaining primaries vigorously…..”

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Jamal   May 7th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

I can't believe Clinton is making Obama spend all that cash that he was gonna use for the general election.

Obama '08

poyoray   May 7th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

He has made this the most arrogant race that I have ever seen.

No Hillary   May 7th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

Senator Obama… I had $25 and donated to you … I combined it with lots of prayers… Yes we can do it .. I trust u OBAMA!!!

Arkansas Undertaker   May 7th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

I will be donating $50.00 more dollars to the campaign this evening……GO OBAMA!!!!!!

OBAMA 08

Gary   May 7th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Mean, arrogant people! Blessed are the humble in spirit, they will be rewarded at the end!

WE WILL FIGHT FOR HILLARY TIL THE END!!!!

is it necessary   May 7th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

isnt all these signs that hillary should just hang over and stop wating her personal money in campaigning.

USAF Sr. Airman   May 7th, 2008 7:15 pm ET

Obama has started a huge movement and now has the support of millions. When people believe in a candidate, they donate. Funny how Clinton is drowning in debt and can't get donations even when she begs.

kathleen,retired Professional w/woman for obama   May 7th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Obama, Hilldog spent 2 HOURS with the DNC TODAY. Can you
believe it. Convincing, coniving, lying, begging, reminding them
of what they owe "The Clinton's. The Clintons are "running" the
DNC. Who put them in charge. The DNC afraid of the Clinton's
Wrath? Sounds like it. Aren't you sick of the witch. Please get this
over with and show some strength. What does she have on you all?

Don   May 7th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Is it true that the Clinton campaign urged/persuaded Michigan and Florida election officals to move up their states primaries to disrupt the stream of Obama victories that were predicted in the earlier stages of this election? And since Florida and Michigan normally vote Republican in the general election it didnt seem like a lose of major significance at the time yet an opportunity to ignite the Clinton campaign. After they realized it wasnt going to be easy following the lose in Iowa and possible lose in N.H. The Clintons thought that the rippling affect of state wins would be evidence enough to back up Bills quote "the fairy tale is now over." Now that Obama has wrapped up the nomination with no twisting of the rules they want to discredit him for forcing them to honor the second part the the rule they engaged. (In my own words) Part 1 "Every state has the ability to reshedule theirs states primaries/causes Part 2 BUT In doing so the state forfiet there seats at the convention. The Clintons are great "chess players" and at the time they saw Michigan and Florida as "ponds" they could sacrifice and now they want them back. But where they really screwed up is thinking they were playing SOLEY against Barack Obama, NOT!

Independent99999   May 7th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

It is time to show the power of people against RICH ELITISTS like Clinton with $100+ million in income

Jackson   May 7th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

What? She didn't making him spend it, it's his own choice to spend however much he wants to. Even though it's mainly due to her remaining in the race, she has every right to, it's not over till its over.

N. in Dallas, TX   May 7th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

I donated to Barack Obama today - I seem to find myself donating every few days. Today, I donated for the blue collar male who brushed off shaking Barack Obama's hand in a restaurant today because he doesn't believe he's Christian, among other, more racially charged reasons. That man made me feel really sad about some people in our nation.

Obama '08 & '12

READ AND RESPOND   May 7th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

You know you hilliary supporters can throw sinks and everything else unimaginable - and as soon as some one use your tactics you want to cry foul and talk nasty

The American Voter   May 7th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

To declare to your fellow countrymen that you are the most qualified person in all of the land to lead the nation is the very definition of arrogance. To call a presidential candidate arrogant is to accuse them of the very thing they wear on their sleeves. So they are arrogant. So what. Fireman are brave. Doctors are smart. Teachers are dedicated. Hold the presses- when people pick a career path it often says something about them.

Politicians are arrogant. Strong deductive work, there. Are we done? Let's move on.

Scott   May 7th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Senator Obama, I have donated twice to your campaign, I will donate again, It saddens me to think that Senator Clinton is trying to buy the white house. I wonder what I should tell the students I teach about the leadership of America. "When I was a young boy, one was taught that anyone could be president, now the young see it takes millions of dollars of ones own money to buy the presidency. America Wake up.
Please wake up, lets teach our children that there is honor and ethics yet in this country. Please Please wake up. Go Obama

Maxine   May 7th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

I got this e-mail and donated, but there was more to it, CNN don't misquote things….it is getting old.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 7th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

I trust Obama to use my donations wisely and effectively. Obama hasn't let me down yet therefore I will continue to contribute. I wish Hillary luck also.

Carol, WI   May 7th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

I got that email and will be donating $25 toward his campaign. Guess what, that money did NOT come from the faux 'gas tax break' promised by Hillary either. My only stipulation is Obama does not give any money to Hillary to pay back her loans to her campaign.

There have been rumblings that may be part of the deal for Hillary to drop out. But, frankly, I would rather see her stay in the race longer and have to deal with her monetary loss with her own millions, not my hard-earned dollars. How she is allowed to continue spending money she does not have and not pay her bills is beyond me. Who is letting her get by on credit?? She is practicing the same economic policies the US has been for years, which got us into this mess to begin with - buy now, pay later. Disgraceful.

KAY   May 7th, 2008 7:24 pm ET

HILLARY LOANED HERSELF MONEY, BECAUSE SHE'S TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH OBAMA, THE FRONT RUNNER

Sylvia   May 7th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Obama makes me sick!!!!

The New Spoiler   May 7th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Hillary: don't listen to the critics. Stay in this as long as you can! Bloody Barack as much as possible so he loses in November. That way you can run in 2012!

Never. Give. Up.

Remember, this isn't about "we the people," it's about you!

HILLARY 2012!!!!!!!

sophia nyc   May 7th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Powerful message about where elitism lies.

Anita from Arizona   May 7th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

So what income bracket do you have to be in to be labeled an Elitist? 4.5 Million or 100 million. She really stinks at math.

Nav   May 7th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

good job BRACAK OBAMA 08

Seat Florida and Michigan   May 7th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Option 6: Seat FL & MI based on the elections that have taken place.
(Obama does not get MI 55 uncommitted).

barackobama4prez   May 7th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Senator Obama has my vote. I'd vote for him 20 times. Hands down he has the most integrity and really gets mainstream America. But Senator Obama needs to make sure his donors are OK with him paying off Clinton campaign debt. without public approval and permission for it, he would lose a huge chunk of fundraising donors for the fall.

john   May 7th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

good news hillary wasing cars starting tomorrow for 10 dollars a car to raise money for her campaign go hillary ,yahooooo

Tom Hanks   May 7th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Even Milt Romney figured out he couldn't buy his way to the Presidency.

Rush Limbogh is trying to screw with Democrats mind. Him saying Obama is weaker is another one of his tactics to get Democrats to defeat themselves. Don't fool yourself! Of course he is afraid of Obama!

Obama offers a CLEAR contrast to the Republicans.

Keep support our next President.

Lilly   May 7th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Hillary makes me SICK !

ron   May 7th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

YAH! YAH ! Hillary: don't listen to the critics. Stay in this as long as you can! Bloody Barack as much as possible so he loses in November.

That way you can run in 2012!

Never. Give. Up.

Remember, this isn't about "we the people," it's about you!

HILLARY 2012!!!!!!!

Matt   May 7th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Funny how Hillary called Obama elitist. She is the one spending millions to fund her own losing campaign. How much more elitist can you get looking down your nose and saying I am better than you, the one who is winning the election. I will spend millions to prove it, and still lose. What is a few million dollars anyway?

Karen   May 7th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Wait a minute, wait a minute….Uh Scott — Hillary Clinton is "buying" the White House???? Are you kidding? Barack Obama has outspent her 3 or 4 to 1!!!!

voter   May 7th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Hey, kathleen,retired Professional w/woman for obama, I'm tired of seeing your negative rants all over these blogs. Write something constructive for a change. Or, do us a favor and retire to an island without an Internete connection.

An Agnostic Democrat   May 7th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Hillary Huckabee-Romney-McCain … Doesn't get anymore Republican than that!

Steve, NJ   May 7th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

The New Spoiler, I know this is sarcasm at its best, but the sad part is that is exactly what some of her supporters are thinking right now.

But hey, saying "I will cross party lines to vote for McCain if Hillary loses" is perfectly fine by me; at least I'm still in touch with logic.

James   May 7th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Oh yeah. I donated for the second time today.

Go Obama. We are behind you.

jo NC   May 7th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

HE WON'T BE GETTING ANY OF MY HARD EARNED MONEY,,IF HE WANTS MONEY,,,TELL HIM TO PICK UP HIS ON TAB,,AMERICANS HAVE PAID OUT ENOUGH,,HILLARY IS PAYING HER WAY,NOW IT'S OBAMA'S TIME TO PAY UP,,,

annie   May 7th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Won't be a problem for obama, he's got Auchi billionaire radical muslem and the oil companies in his pocket. WAKE UP AMERICANS.

LJ   May 7th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Are these donations really going to Obama or are they going to repay Hillary and her loans to her campaign along with other HRC debt accumulation? I did read today that a condition for Hillary leaving the race is if Obama pays her debt off and makes her VP. I've become skeptical now, Hillary and Bill must not have a place or a role in the White House. I wonder if others feel as I do.

Dan, TX   May 7th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

I support Obama because I believe in Christian values and Obama is the candidate in the race that has displayed these values best. He cares about others, he cares about truth and justice. He is not against anyone, but he is for everyone being treated fairly.

cory,fl   May 7th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

he spent 3 to1, 4 to 1 and 5 to 1, he spent so much and he still doesnt win, why is that, yes he won NC but other than the black vote which was huge there but in a general election is only 12%, if you take that vote away he doesnt win

dirty politics is bad   May 7th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

yes, me too. i got the email and i donated. yes we can!

Nobama   May 7th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Sen. Obama WILL NOT win general election

PLEASE WAKE UP EVERY ONE

Sharon Minnesota   May 7th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Ha Ha Ha Ha. What a nice guy!! NOT

Sallie Mae, ExXXXXXX-Hillary Supporter   May 7th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

GIVE UNTIL IT HURTS PEOPLE!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA '08

Dusacre   May 7th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Sylvie,

Take it easy.

MurphyMorseJohnson   May 7th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Seems to us the Clintons have misspoken again. How is it Obama can be so "inexperienced" as the Clintons claim and manage his campaign so well? Seems to us also that only an elitist would give herself millions of dollars vs. all of the small doners Obama is able to elicit. Hmmmmmmm.

Emma CA   May 7th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

I object to those of you who denigrate the candidates, like calling Obama "bloody". What is the basis for calling one of them a "bloody" person. That seems to speak volumes about you as a denigrating person.

The ridicule of so many commentors has become super nasty, but will it help win the nomination for your candidate???

Ca Native   May 7th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

The democratic party can't even manage their OWN party … and you want to manage our healthcare????

HELLLLLLL NOOOOO!

cory,fl   May 7th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

dems need to think about one thing that they over look, in the general election the black vote is 12% not as big as the dem primary, also what states do we need to win and who has won them, can you say Hillary

College student   May 7th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

This just shows that Obama is jealous of the money the Clintons have earned. If he works a little harder, he can also make more money… After all this is america, where everyone can get that oppurtunity. (Also, if he had worked harder earlier, he could have got scholorships to pay for his college , instead of just paying off his loans !)

louis McLeod   May 7th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

I'm puzzled. Hillary is broke. She continues to put millions into a lost cause. I dont trust her and I think she is fully committed to doing something desperate. America, Remember the agent investigating clearwater. I dont think there's anything she beyond her capability, and if Bush and Cheney got away with (a) the Iraq war (2) transporting 12 billion in cash to Iraq (half of which disappeared of course) then Hillary will get of too. Sad isn't it

Terry   May 7th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

I hear lots of people saying that they would not vote for Obama, because he do not have the experience. I only have one thing to say and that is look where experence has gotten us, I think its time to see what fresh air and new blood can bring our next generation, because they are the ones at stake here. If they see any wrong doing, we could loose their votes for some time.

Sharon Minnesota   May 7th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

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

Hillary Clinton or John McCain 08

Hemoglobin   May 7th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

As elite as Obama is (note sarcasm), if he didn't receive all those donations I'm sure he couldn't loan himself money as Hillary does.

janet   May 7th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

I donated today to Barack Obama's campaign. I'm a white, professional, go to church every Sunday woman of a certain age. Apparently I'm supposed to support Senator Clinton. There is absolutely no way I want her to represent me. She is dishonest.

Lynn D   May 7th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Senator Obama is evil and sarcastic. Senator Clinton loaned her campaign the money because she believes in helping the American people. Senator Obama is using Senator Clinton's troubles to ask for money. That is pretty low, don't you think?

Jay from Chicago   May 7th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

I think this is a great idea buy the Obama campaign. This will only encourage us to match Hillary's loans.

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

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

how ironic..she is the antichrist

Obama 2008

Obama mama, Grayslake IL   May 7th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

I knew it from word go when I heard that Hillary raised $10million. I told my family that way a lie she had loaned her camp her own money. I said that was not true Hillary wanted to impress the superdelegates and her supporters that she had supporters who were funding her camp. Obama's manager just send email to say guys we need money by the end of the day he will have received any amount required to fight Hillary. Obama has a movement behind him, he is leader to this movement of change we are committed to.
Hillary lost the game a long time ago, they came to the race with the notion of 20 years ago which is now history. Bill was liked that was that time, things have changed so much. Obama is for the next generation which mean the future and the Clintons are in the pastence.

Now the momentum is with Obama who is bringing some thing new stuff to the table not the old politics. This is 21st century people have moved on with their lives. If I were Hillary I would sit and think TWICE.

Caroline   May 7th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Well, the pundits are on the air again. Can you believe that Zimmerman? He cannot say one good thing about Obama. No credit at all. All her backers are sleezeballs. Just compare them to Obamas'.

Lisa (PA)   May 7th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

All democrats please unite behind our democrat nominee…Senator Obama for President of these United States!

Nada Sheeple   May 7th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Tune in next time boys and girls for another episode of "The Incredible Shrinking Superdelegate Count!"

Obama '08

s.positive   May 7th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

HRC supporters are so deluded to see the writing on the wall. It is real bad to lose with huge debt to pay off. I hope you all HRC supporters make enough contributions to get her out of the debt and delusion you have set her…

Megan   May 7th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Wait. I'm a bit confused. So..why were so many people getting on Obama about being an elitist when this woman is backing her nomination bid with her own store of millions?? Talk about projection. I remembered something else- even if Michigan got seated, I'm not sure about Florida, that wouldn't exactly be fair since Obama was withdrawn from the ballot. Of course she would win if she was the only big candidate on the ballot! The DNC should NOT seat that state. Hillary, give it up baby. You're hurting, not helping by staying in this race. Don't be such a bitter old maid.

Ellie   May 7th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

I, as a white, Catholic, woman, whose parents are Portuguese immigrants, will happily, for the 1st time ever, donate to a political campaign. Elitest, no-that would fall on the Clintons.

Danny   May 7th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Karen,

Yes, Barack is outspending her 3 or 4 to 1. However, his money is coming from regular people whereas hers is coming from herself. Barack is not trying to buy the White House - the American people are.

Sally   May 7th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

"Blessed are the humble in spirit, they will be rewarded at the end! "

Well, Gary, evidence suggests this is correct, and the humble HAS been rewarded.,, 'cause you can't POSSIBLY think that Hillary has demonstrated any humility in this race!!

Obama all the way....   May 7th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

I live paycheck to paycheck, gas prices are very high and I still contribute to his campaign every chance I get. I am not an idiot that believes the pandering garbage about a tax holiday that comes out of Hillary's cake hole!!

We don't need a gas tax holiday…we need a gas-BAG holiday!!!! Go home Hilly.

Cry me a river about being outspent!!! Poor, broke, elitest Hillary!!

She didn't earn the trust of the people like Obama has. He has outspent her…but it has been OUR money….MY money..and I turst him to use that money, however he sees fit.

And since he has managed that money for his campaign better than Hillary has, and he tells the truth about the gas tax farce that Hillary suggests…HE would be a much better candidate to deal with the economy!!!

politics   May 7th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

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

gene   May 7th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

to karen
he outspends her with money we the people donated not his personal funds you get it thats the reasoning to scotts comments which i totally agree with .. hillary not being able to raise as much as barack shows you that her support is not as strong if u want to see her continue put ur money where your mouth is

Just an Opinion   May 7th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

I have read through these comments and it sounds to me like Gary, Sylvia, The new spoiler and Ron need to be sending their candidate some money so she can pay herself back the millions she has had to loan her campaign. Why should she have to fund her own campaign and rob money from herself??? You know that she desperately needs her money to buy new pantsuits! I suggest the four of you send her some cold hard cash ASAP!

James!   May 7th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Arrogant intern!!!!! Wait til HILLARY CLINTON bounce back in West Virginia! You cannot just close the deal! You said that Indiana is the tie-breaker, well, you lost! NC is yours, 90% of the population is black, so what's new right?

People, HILLARY won PA & OHIO & INDIANA, & FL! These states are swing states, A Democratic nominee will not win a general election if they cannot win these swing states. NC is a red state, nobody cares!

GO HILLARY!

frankie   May 7th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

You're kidding. Obama is willing to take more of the American peoples money to fight Clinton? How much does he have now? And he needs more? He's had a very successful fund raising machine, but somewhere along the line, the greed has set in. I admire a person who is willing to put in their own money to fight for something they feel is so important. And Obama is encouraging people to match what Clinton is putting into her own campaign!?!? Interesting how he'll manage your money. WAKE UP PEOPLE.

Dal   May 7th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

"We the People' means us and the politicians should not lie and cheat us the people of USA.
Hillary lied about Bosnia she told an outright lie about the gas tax helping the people. What else is she going to lie about.
I would not be surprised if her people used the Rev. Wright to hit at OBAMA as well.
Give us a break work ethically live ethically and you will win.

mona   May 7th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Well, you know it's not as if Obama really donates to anything to begin with.

Peter   May 7th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

It is amazing to see how many rants there are from Obama supporters and very few from Clinton or even Republican supporters. Is it because Clinton and Republican supporters are not prone to categorically dismiss any other point of view or is the "reporting service" actually favoring one candidate over the other?

As far as I can see, CNN is selectively choosing which posts to put on the website. Seems they are now the protector of Obama. I really wonder what real journalists would do - censor posts they didn't like or actually post everything so it would be a fair debate? I do believe CNN isn't doing the right thing.

Obama mama, Grayslake IL   May 7th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Obama has people around him. We give him money big time I am sending you some more money son do not worry. Keep on pushing our movement Yes We Can. That shows that we do trust him to do a good job for us and the rest of the world. $109million dollars and Hillary says she feels for us how?

However, Hillary can stay as long as she would like and will only go home when she has loaned her camp $50million dollars more to her race that will be great. YES WE CAN GO OBAMA.

ree not for obama   May 7th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

I will not be voting for Obama for a good many reasons. One of them being how hateful his supporters are. They are turning off a lot of us and sending us over to McCain.

Maybe it is time for both Sen. Clinton and Obama to go home and let John Edwards run for president.

Teresa Bray Moore   May 7th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

I try to understand had I been in Senator Clinton position, what would I do?. As a young individual with no understanding . I probably would be worried about what people would say, and personal feeling. I would stay in the campaign. On the other hand, If I was truly concern about the nation I would throw in the towel and work closely with the D. Campaign. Anything beyond that is selfish. By the way Sylvia, I hope you feel better at some point in time because this race with Senator Obama is a everlasting one, but I an confident that you will feel better soon ' Sylvia May 7th, 2008 7:25 pm ET'

Obama makes me sick!!!!

jerry from michigan   May 7th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

save your donated money to Barack Obama for later,
he is going to TAX you all to the poor HOUSE, TAX big business and the rich, you POOR students wont be getting any jobs, cause business will be laying off people left and right once Obama taxes everyone to death!!! you want him, hope you get what you deserve

Isaac   May 7th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

This fundraising e-mail was snide, unsportsman-like, and typical of what has come out of the Obama campaign. I also no know that CNN is in the tank for him. They left out lots of that e-mail. I, for one, am sick of them leaving out FL & MI and of slandering Hillary. Here is an example:

With North Carolina and Indiana complete, Barack Obama only needs 169 total delegates to capture the Democratic nomination. This is only 36% of the total remaining delegates.

Conversely, Senator Clinton needs 326 delegates to reach the Democratic nomination, which represents a startling 69% of the remaining delegates.

With the Clinton path to the nomination getting even narrower, we expect new and wildly creative scenarios to emerge in the coming days.

While those scenarios may be entertaining, they are not legitimate and will not be considered legitimate by this campaign.

UH, REALLY?????

peter   May 7th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

David Plouffe, shot up with all your accussation. you and Obama can just drop dead. We do not care for your candidate even he wins the democrat nomination and most especially Michelle who look like a man. Mccain will win the white house.

noemi in los angeles   May 7th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

CNN misquoted the e-mail. Don't believe the media.

Yes, I donated to the Obama camp yesterday. I am over my $200 mark, donating $25 every other week.

Ordinary People, for an Extraordinary President.

I am part of the Obama Generation, are you?

ikbar   May 7th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

The majority of my life I have voted republican however, Obama changed me! I believe he is the one who can heal this nation. Karen - Hillary is trying to buy the WH with her own money, the money Obama has spent has been donated to his campaign…big difference! People have donated their money to him because they believe in him not some two bit hag who keeps changing her story every other day!

Terrence (Winston Salem, NC)   May 7th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

CLINTON SUPPORTERS :

ANSWER

THIS

PLEASE

If it's important that EVERY vote counts, and it's been determinied that with FL & MI counted, Clinton still trails in popular votes, delegates, states won…… If the DNC and superdelegates wer to side with Clinton on this, would that NOT be discounting the voters (since Obama would still have the most votes WITH Michigan and Florida counted??)

I was just curious how you guys felt about that since the argument seems to be that we want every vote to count. Please explain.

If it's all about making sure votes COUNT, how do they count when the majority vote is overturned?

s.b.   May 7th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

This man is disgusting. He'd need 400 million to outspend McCain by the same amount in Nov and he'd still lose working clss industrial states, urban areas and the white house.

GloriafromPA   May 7th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Barack, did you get my $100 donation today. G-d bless you!

Democrat for Hillary   May 7th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

The is some news out there about obama that cnn is not reporting.

WHERE WAS OBAMA BORN ????IS ITWHAT HIS CERTIFICATE SAYS? OR ANOTHER LIE NO CAN SEEM TO FINE A BIRTH CERTIFICATE ON HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tara, Ames IA   May 7th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Yes, Barack has outspent Hillary, but he has done so with money he has RAISED from millions of average Americans who have faith and hope in our future president. Hillary can't spend that much because her supporters are too busy teaching people to vote for McCain instead of Obama. You folks need to realize that we are ALL democrats with roughly the same morals and ideas. Bickering like this is only going to bring GW the 3rd in the fall. Come on, folks. Let's see who wins - and support that person. Stop acting so "American" and bitter.

Manijeh Fakhrai   May 7th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

I am surprise. All the comment was reviewed. What about us that vote for Hillary Clinton. You can not ignore million people.

Manijeh

Theogracias   May 7th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Hillary ready day one. But all her campaign's small vendors are out of business bcause they trusted her to pay them.

Out there pandering to uneducated people about a tank of gas. America deserves much better.

doug   May 7th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

hillary is not going to quit until she get enough money in her campaign to pay herself back or she can cut some kind of deal to be paid to dropout.

Davito McCausky   May 7th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

I'm sending part of Bush's tax payback bribe to the Obama campaign!!

Bitter Tommy Hussein in St. Louis   May 7th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Right on. They call Obama an elitist, but he's not the one who can lend more than $11 million, with interest, to his own campaign. Doesn't it seem cheap to charge your own campaign interest? Isn't it like, screwing yourself, in a way? Because your campaign funds are diverted toward you personally? How cheesy. But in any case, Hillary supporters who donate should know that part of their donations go directly to Hillary's personal bank account as interest money.

Yes, Hillary is the one who is trying to buy the White House, because she is putting in her own money when she finds support from the people lacking. Obama's campaign has relied from the start on the huge numbers of ordinary people who are supporting him. It will continue that way and it will end that way.

Charlotte   May 7th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Obama is going to need every dollar he can get his hands on. He needs three or four times as much as Hillary?? Remember her supporters are poor uneducated white folk. I have given and will give again. We just can't give as much as the elitist can.

Florida Republican for Obama   May 7th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Hillary has sooo many supporters, yet none of them support her financially. Her campaign is bankrupt …Go Hillary.

tellinya   May 7th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Hey Karen!

Nooo, we the people have outspent Hillary 4 to one. We put our money where our mouth is. All 1.5 million of us. Just wait till yhe general, cus McCain baby… I used to like the Clintons. But I love my country even more and as a patriot I would vote for road kill before I voted for the Republicans this round.

Sure   May 7th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Funny how Obama still needs MORE money to survive. Does he think money magically grows on trees?? How would he ever manage to balance a budget when all he knows of is lots and lots of cash on hand???

Julie mn   May 7th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Just goes to show more of Obamas arrogant, childish behavoir! Obama should pat himself on the back for this .

peter   May 7th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

how did you vote 20times for obama barackobama4prez? that's mean it's true that there were abnormality in all caucuses that Obama won because of people like you barackobama4prez. Obama surrogates dispaching them to all caucuses to cheat. anyway, barackobama4prez there will be no caucuses in November and your Obama will be toast. 50% of democrat will vote for McCain. REMEMBER THAT barackobama4prez.

Ostriches burying our heads in the sand   May 7th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Yep….Got that email earlier today and donated again this afternoon! We got your back Barack!

Tic Toc!   May 7th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Seems like she’s struggling in this campaign the same way we’re fighting the Iraq war… throwing money into a conflict she’ll never win! So just like our government in this Iraq conflict… she needs to make concessions and get out!

Chanda   May 7th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

IT shows he gets all his money from the rich and he is out spending her 3 to 1 so who is buying the white house??? She has blue color Americans supporting her that need every dime for their bills. He has the rich people with silver spoons in their mouths. If he did not have all his rich elitist donors he would not be were he is today??? He out spent her and still cant close the deal who is the real problem. I donated to Hillary and I will again as much as I can afford it might not be much but I will do all I can. PLEASE DONT STOP HILLARY WE NEED YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tara   May 7th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

I'm donating to Barack Obama because I truly believe in him! There are not too many Hillary supporters that believe in her to that degree. I don't blame them. Their donations will only go to pay off the debt of a candidate who's pretty much lost already.

OBAMA CANNOT WIN IN NOVEMBER!!!   May 7th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

WHAT A BUNCH OF CRIMINALS!!!!!

LYING TO ALL THOSE YOUNG PEOPLE!!!!!

HILLARY IS THE ONLY ONE WHO IS SMART ENOUGH TO BE PRESIDENT!!!!!

OBAMA WILL FAIL JUST LIKE HE FAILS TO SEAL THE NOMINATION!!!!!!

HILLARY CLINTON 2008!!!!!!!

USAF Sr. Airman   May 7th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

"Seat Florida and Michigan" you just keep blabbing your nonsense on every story. Clinging to the one argument you and other Clinton supporters can make. Too bad for you it's deeply flawed.

Obama wasn't on the ballot in Michigan and Clinton only managed 55%

Count the 44% uncommitted for Obama.

You cant twist the rules to help a certain candidate.

Grow up.

Pat in Cali   May 7th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Hillary has to stay in it until her campaign raises enough money to pay herself back and cover her debts.

Don't be naive. She needs the campaign contributions to break even.

Dah. Hillary is USING her supporters to buy her way out of a bind.

Memorial Day is in two weeks, she should be submitting her bill up on the hill right about now to get you your $30 for the summer. Maybe you can lend her a ten spot toward her debt.

Nickia   May 7th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

I'm about to make my donation right now…

OBAMA '08

John   May 7th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

This is shameless…

As if $85 million from the government isn't enough.
He just wants these little googly-eyed hope-mongers to pony up for a candidate that will get whacked in the general election.

OBAMA CANNOT WIN IN NOVEMBER!!!   May 7th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

IT WILL NEVER HAPPEN!!!!!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!

Xango   May 7th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

billary makes me laugh and she is dellusional, how interesting that she has not shown via records the exact numbers and papers……….as usual ..she lies

then why is she and bill not giving up the list of all funders (rich one i mean mega rich) of her so called foundation and library…….what is she hiding
and why is none asking about this????
once we know who gives her money , we wont even need to blogg, it will show she has deals with the enemy, she takes money not only from the mega corporations, OPEC and everyone she has critiziced, but she takes money from Osama's brother and family
this will come out , i hope Limbaugh brings it up soon….this will make her quit in two minutes..

Karen - Branson MO   May 7th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

I do have to admit…Hillary is more Republican than Democrat. And I'm not sure what purpose it was to interview Mitt Romney just to bash Obama. His remarks were apparent to everyone that Romney didn't know what he was talking about…as usual. Romney was a turnoff very early in the Republican race. If HE is McCain's VP, the Democrats will FOR SURE beat the Republicans!

Barack Obama has shown dignity, composure, intelligence, has more legislative experience than Hillary (state and federal levels), is open to listening to other ideas (not a Clinton my way or no way), has weathered the attacks yet maintained his "clean campaign" ideals, While Obama has fought his way to this point…he has done it respectfully, unlike Clinton who is there far by hook or crook.

bruce patras new york ny   May 7th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

i will donate for the general election from now on.

randy   May 7th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Well for all you obama haters it is too late you can't catch him no more,bye bye.

John Smith   May 7th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

I do not blame the folks in FL and MI, if they feel outraged for their votes NOT been counted. As always, people who break the rules (that is, typical psychopaths), end up being enraged!!! Is this not how we explain "abuse?" The individual who breaks the rules and is challanged ends up being so outraged that she/he strike out at the person who keeps the rules!! So, let FL and MI strike out; let them keep abusing the system; let them not vote in November–

SS   May 7th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

This moderate just donated again to Mr. Barack Obama…

It's Okay to be right   May 7th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

50.00 here

ppppp   May 7th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

People have wasted their money.
What really can Obama do?

Spend that money for nothing for all of you.

Bubba   May 7th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Now all you women Hillary supporters can get back in the kitchen and bake cookies for the men.

vote smart   May 7th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

check out youtube's "politics of preschool"

ha, ha, ha… "No one should have a ball that big"

Jane, NC   May 7th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Sen. Obama has attacked Sen. Clinton mercilessly throughout the campaign, especially in his speeches. He's been more careful to avoid it in his ads, so that it will appear that he's the more virtuous one. Anyway, given his record so far in this campaign, why should we expect him to treat this issue differently?

ram   May 7th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

The Race is still 'ON' and Hillary still has a good chance if michigan and florida votes are included!!! So she is doing what it takes to fight it until Victory!

ForObama   May 7th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

I am not Africa American. I really like to see people in other races in white house. Change! Go Obama

vic nashville,Tn   May 7th, 2008 8:26 pm ET

Sorry Obama She didn’t get money from Tony Rezko

Monica, Texas   May 7th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

They call Obama an elitist and what is crazy about this asumption is that if he wanted to lend his campaign 5 million never the less 6.4 mil he'd be bankrupt….he is poorest of them all.

She reinforces negative stereotypes   May 7th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Clinton claims to represent the growing number of mean old bags from the boomer generation, but I think she is reinforcing negative stereotypes about them, such as the idea that old bags have difficulty thinking rationally, or that can't do math, or that they won't ever stop talking. I think that there are a lot of nice old bags who probably resent what she's doing.

liar, liar, pants on fire   May 7th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

I give to Obama because I want to. He doesn't have to ask.

Ann California   May 7th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

DNC = Don't Nominate Clinton.
Obama 08

stu   May 7th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Matt, problem is, broke supporters will be paying for that, tax payers maybe, but certainly not her, remember, she loaned her campaign, not donated… pathetic!

Drop Out Hillary   May 7th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Hillary you think your in Vegas gambling? save your money and drop out already your done, why torture the American people? If you really care for the American people drop out .

Deborah   May 7th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

The people donate to the Obama campaign because they want Obama to be the next President.
Hillary please see the handwriting on the wall,

Just Go Away Hillary

Maczene   May 7th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

It's hard to believe that Hilary"s supporters would rather vote for McCain then Obama a Democrat who share the same core values as Hilary! That's the same as biting off your nose to spite your face.
Come on Democrats lets stay together in this fight to get Bush out of our White House!

orlando for Obama   May 7th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Clinton desparately wants to be the next president. But, after her Bill Clinton and herself have made promises that were not kept. Every four year Bill and Hillary Clinton want to come out and promise healthcare reform. The Clintons had their chance to make solid policies that could permanent benefit for the country but did not. Now, America is in great need of leader that we can trust, that does not go TV and lie, that does not take the Americans for stupid. More people in America today are educated than in the 90's. So the politic of lies and foolishness is not going to work. That is why the educated Amecirans have been voting for Obama.

Tech Recruiter   May 7th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

11 million to fund her own campaign huh? Who's "Elitist" now? She should have never gone there. Bow out Hillary.

I use to like you; but you have divided this party because of your own selfish ambition. It's time to do the right thing and step down.

Obama 09

Susan MO   May 7th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

She is a strong person.

Experienced.

A fighter.

What we need to lead our country.

Yah...   May 7th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

To Sylvia,

You make me sick…

Mike from Westchester   May 7th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

Hillary has the RIGHT to stay in the race. However, she should consider the good of our country in making that decision.

Her supporters have every right to donate to her campaign, even if it's like flushing money down the toilet.

For Karen and others: Obama is not outspending Hillary 3 to 1. The 1.5 million Americans who have donated to Obama are! More votes, more states, more delegates, more donors, more donations, more volunteers, a much better run campaign, and a better candidate.

D.Kimbro OHIO   May 7th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

You Hillary supporters are mighty dumb.. This lady has you all buffaloed. Obama hasn't sunk low enough to expose her for what she is but the republican party sure will. She can run every election, she will never be president EVER…. She can't beat Obama with all of her ties what makes you think she could win a general election. She probably won't win re-election to the senate

David, Santa Rosa, CA   May 7th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Why can't this woman just go away!

The idots that say that Barack Obama is "buying" the White House are woefully misguided. Barack is not "buying" the White House, the american people are. Were done with 20th century politics.

joseph   May 7th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Pride goes before the fall. God was talking about Hillary, Bill, and Chelsey Clinton.

Mike Grinberg   May 7th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Hilary Clinton's "victory" in Indiana was due to Rush Limbaugh!
I predict she will be campaigning (& complaining) at Obama's inauguration.

Concerned Democrat   May 7th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

To the person telling Hillary to keep running so Obama can lose in November be very careful what you say. What goes around comes around. We know people like you cannot accept who he is and don't accept changes but nothing in this life time will stay the same.

You Rock Obama!

Proud American   May 7th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

And you know what…I will make another $25 donation. Unlike Hillary with her millions Obama's campaign really is funded by the average American just wanting their voices heard. I think they were last night.

I feel sorry for the people putting money in Hillary's campaign though. Maybe she'll use it to payback all that interest on her personal "loans". I'm curious on what the rate is too.

Melissa in PA   May 7th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

You Obama supportersare going to see that you idiots picked another President who has no experience or real knowledge to run the country! If she isn't the party nominee-I am doing a write in vote for Hillary Clinton!!!!!!!

Debbie   May 7th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

Hillary will learn soon that she can't buy the presidency. We have heard over and over from her camp that Obama has outspent her on ads, but he does because he can. The money he spends on ads are from his supporters. Thousands donate $1, $10, $25 and more to his campaign. How many political candidates have that type of unwavering support. Woman have taken all of this as a personal victory for themselves, it is not, it is all about Hillary and Hillary only.

Terrence (Winston Salem,NC)   May 7th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

CLINTON SUPPORTERS :

ANSWER

THIS

PLEASE

If it's important that EVERY vote counts, and it's been determinied that with FL & MI counted, Clinton still trails in popular votes, delegates, states won…… If the DNC and superdelegates were to side with Clinton on this, would that NOT be discounting the voters (since Obama would still have the most votes WITH Michigan and Florida counted??)

I was just curious how you guys felt about that since the argument seems to be that we want every vote to count. Please explain.

If it's all about making sure votes COUNT, how do they count when the majority vote is overturned?

New Yorker   May 7th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

This campaign will go on until Hillary gets her 6.4 MILION dollars back that she loaned to the campaign. There are people donating money they can't afford and she will walk once she's got her millions back- SUCKERS.

TimeToUnite   May 7th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Clinton may just be trying to recoup some monies before she concedes, which is understandable. She loaned her campaign a lot of money and she probably wants at least some of that back.

Blossom   May 7th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Hey Karen, Obama did not out spend Hillary - The People of the USA told him to do such by there giving of to a common cause.

sjk   May 7th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

I wish Hillary would taken her millions and donate it to the people of Burma. That way she could be doing something good with her money instead of investing it in a campaign she's already lost and fueling the division of the Democratic party.

Nicholas, Los Angeles, CA   May 7th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

If he caused around 8% on average to cross party lines, in open primaries, in order to cause chaos in the democratic primaries then it can't be true that Obama cannot get enough votes to win the general election. Due to the fact that when he lost by close margins, those margins might have been the right wing crossing over to the left to cause some disarray in the results. Therefore in the general election the actual democratic turnout will be different since the right wingers that crossed over to cause a stir are most likely not going to do so in the genral election. Therefore it seems that this is another ploy by Limbaugh to try and affect the primaries again by saying he wants Obama now, since it looks like he will win the nomination, so that the remaining voters in the remaining primaries will lean toward Clinton in an effort to try and put her in since Limbaugh is saying he wants Obama because he thinks he is weaker and thinks he will lose. Why do we still give ignorant drug addicts a forum to spout their inconsitencies? I am sure he thinks he is "helping" America by trying to cause a rift in the election in order to embolden the republican party and their nominee but in the end he is contributing to the moronic nature that this campaign has taken on. It is a time when this country needs change in order to try and regain the great name and standing it once had in this world and not a time for politics as usual, with corporate interests deciding policy both foreign and domestic for our country, and having the American people seen as a great big financial source that the corporate sponge will gladly soak up in order to garner even more record profits. America was a country first and then the corporations were allowed to do business in that country and were held accountable by its laws, let's not forget that. Because now they hold the influence over how the laws are written which allows them to practice business in a way that is killing our great nation all while lining their pockets over and over again. It is a time to have a change in the white house and in Washington in general. And by helping to turn this very important election into a nonsensical affair then you are hurting America and not helping this great nation. And I would call that un-American Mr. Limbaugh. Go take some of your prescription drugs that you so love and let the people have their say.

Arlene for Clinton   May 7th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

The more I read about Obama the less I believe in him. Just send me another $25.00 he says. What is he doing with all that money? My question is what has Obama really did for African Americans or any Americans. The Clintons have a record of accomplishments. It's sad that people are voting and giving on emotions instead of looking at the facts. I guess the $25.00 is the donation for the great sermon Obama is preaching. I believe that Obama will bring CHANGE to America if he is elected. The end result will be all of us will be counting the CHANGE that's left in our bank accounts when this economy goes under and we have a President in the White House who is clueless on how to turn it around. I guess Bush wasn't enough, we must now repeat the mistake with an African American Bush in Obama. So all those people who are sending their $25.00 to Obama are going to be wishing they had those donations come January 09.

JT   May 7th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

Hillary made $109 million. What is $11 million, chump change.

Hillary will win!! Superdelegates are going to make decision based on the General Election in November.

These people like Kerry, Daschell, Teddy, and now McGovern all are losers. They are jealous people.

Hillary will win!!!! People claim she is doing everything to win. At least she have not dumped her Pastor yet.

Hillary 08!!!

Independent   May 7th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

I haven't exactly been able to figure out how people have decided that Obama is elitist. I think it's because he won't stoop to the low levels of mud slinging. Is Clinton considered to be the average American even though she hasn't pumped her own gas in over a decade and is wealthy enough to loan herself millions of dollars? Is it better that she self-finances her campaign since she can't get her supporters to put their money where their mouth is than Obama to get over 1.5million people to donate to his campaign? I think it's elitist for her to think she's the "better" candidate when she doesn't have the popular vote and isn't leading in delegates which is an indication of what the people think. She essentially saying that the only voices that should matter are those who voted for her…newsflash- the people elect you so you can't keep saying you're better when they don't agree….

Susan   May 7th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

When I got the first rebate incentive from Bush a few years ago ($300), I was in a disinterested-in-politics period. Bill's philandering had pissed me off and I had unregistered as a Dem and re-registered as an Independent. I figured they were all crooks. So, without blinking, I bought two new windows for the front of my mobile home with the $300 and jokingly referred to the windows as the "Bush Memorial Windows." Then the Iraq war happened. Then I married a very smart man who encouraged me to read and listen and think about world events. I've given Obama $100 three times. I really didn't have it in my budget, but I've read his books and I believe in him. I'll probably squeeze out a little more for Obama in the next few weeks. My windows have now been renamed the "Obama Memorial Windows." I like my windows a whole lot more than before. He's obviously our best bet.

Bill, Covington   May 7th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

It would appear that Barak will be the Democrar nominee, mot because he is a person of substance, not because he is the best person for the job but, Because of the rumblings of the likes of Al Sharpton, Jessee Jackson, Thr Rev. Wright, Colin Powell, Ophra Winfree, Charlie Rangel. these people make snide commentes, never coming right out and predicting a race war if Bark were to not win the nomination.Finestein, chuckie schmuck Shumer, Kennedy, Finegold, the Piglosi woman, Harry Reed, all shaking in their boots.
It is my intention to vote for the caucasian male and be prepared to confront whatever consequences there may be.
Have a nice day1

Charles   May 7th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

Hillary had to loan her campaign the money to continue to compete, it has nothing to do with ability to manage money. It is just expensive to run campaigns these days.

That being said, it says a lot that she cannot raise enough money to support her candidacy. It seems that when it comes to putting your money where your voice is, there aren't that many behind her.

I walk to work now (about a thirty minute walk one way) in order to not pay for the extra gas as there are bills to pay. I still got enough money together to donate to Obama.

As for not voting for the candidate that gets the nomination, do people really want Bush II to choose the next one or two Supreme Court Justices….Roe v Wade is a critical decision that governs at least half of the country. Or the recent decision by the Supreme Court that denies the right to vote to a group of nuns (real law breakers there)…..I won't even begin to talk about Bush II's health care plan for the insurance companies…..or the Mortgage Plan for the hurting predatory Morgage Companies who missed the last profit target……

It does no good to pout and say I am taking my ball and going home….the person who leaves gets punished just as much as those who don't…..

emily   May 7th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

It's funny, I'm getting second thoughts about this "Hilary Camp Raises $10M in 24 hours!" … I wonder where all the money came from! Hilary's own frickin wallet! That's extremely sad and pathetic. And here I am just laughing at how "the tide is turning.."

obamahater   May 7th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

ALL U PEOLE NEED TO WAKE THE HECK UP…..OBAMA BIN LADEN WILL NEVER WIN THIS ELECTION….EVEN IF HE BEATS HILLARY WHICH HE WON'T, WE WILL NEVER BEAT JOHN MCCAIN… I WOULD NEVER VOTE FOR OBAMA BECAUSE HE DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO DO ANYTHING BUT GIVE THE SAME OLD SPEECHES…. WHAT DOES HE PLAN ON DOING WHILE HE'S IN OFFICE JUST GIVE SPEECHES….COME ON ENOUGH WITH THE GEORGE BUSH CRAP SHOW ME SOME RESULTS LIKE HILLARY CLINTON HAS OVER THE YEARS….TO BE PRESIDENT YOU HAVE TO DO MORE THEN JUST TALK SOME TALK YOU HAVE TO WALK THE WALK AND HILLARY WILL WALK ALL OVER OBAMA BIN LADEN…

emily   May 7th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

It's funny, I'm getting second thoughts about this "Hilary Camp Raises $10M in 24 hours!" … I wonder where all the money came from! Hilary's own frickin wallet, what a liar and cheater! After her big loss in North Carolina and insignificant 1-point lead in Indiana, here I am just laughing at how "the tide is turning.." for her…

Tammy   May 7th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

HILLARY LOANED HERSELF MONEY, BECAUSE SHE'S TRYING TO KEEP UP WITH OBAMA

If Hillary's supporters were behind her like Obama's supporters are she would not have to lend herself the money. Obama has millions of supporters making small donations versus Hillary's how many??? corporate supporters making a few large donations. She's limited by the few supporters making the max dollar amount they are allowed to donate and not having as many supporters willing to donate.

Hillary Supporter   May 7th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

Shame on Obama campaign that even with all that money they still cannot deliver and end the race. It means that Hillary is more powerful than he is. Obama is not going to buy America with money in November. America is smarter than that and he will loose woefully to John McCain.

Hillary '08

Paula in WI   May 7th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Hilary's best supporters know she can't win.She can't even get donations.This is 3 times she footed her own funding.Chelsey was obviously pittying her last night and so was her husband.She doesn't like to lose.She's making promises she can't keep.Even if the Florida vote was factored in she can't win.Now all she will accomplish is to get Mcain elected.After the dishonest campaign she's even ruining her chances of getting re-elected in New York(If thats her home town again soon.)This is sick at this point on her part.

Haneefah Hasan   May 7th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Talking about the Elite issue. Senator Clinton is so elite she can loan herself/campaign $5 mil and now 6.4 mil. Who is the elite? Senator Obama cannot by any means if he wasn't an excellent fundraiser loan himself $11.4 million dollars. Senator Clinton is of the mind that if she cannot win these primaries no one will and McCain will be the victor. She needs to get out of the game. She is not a very popular person, she has almost destroyed the Democratic Party and Senator Obama. She tells the biggest woppers and gets away with it, i.e., Bosnia, Gas Holiday, Her Thesis (of which she's hiding from the voters), their taxes (the one that they have not yet sent to IRS), their illegal contributions to their Library, Monica L, I can go on and on, but, I know that you all will not let the readers see this one.

Haneefah
Stone Mountain, GA

Zoe   May 7th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Bill Clinton's face last night said it all…its over Hillary!

Her knows it and you should too.

Obama is being a statesman and gentleman not speaking to the pathetic hanging on in your hopes of your stealing the election by manipulation.

The party is also trying to be nice and allow you to be gracious. Don't drag this out Hillary, until all respect anyone held for you is destroyed by your ego.

RL   May 7th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

TELL ME ABOUT PAUL VS CLINTON

Joe Reg   May 7th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Oh she has only herself to blame allright.

She will probably spend all the money she and Bill have made before she finally surrender.

She has no standing to set any terms. She needs to tender her unconditional surrender.

Obamacan 08!!!

Frank   May 7th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

It's kind of sad now that Hillary has become more of a train wreck than Britney.Maybe someone should do her a favor and put a 5150 hold on her.

Sue   May 7th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

…I suggest you put that $25 in your gas tank.

vp   May 7th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

interesting tactics

Chris   May 7th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Hillary's smart supporters are already switching sides. They know what it takes to get this country back on its feet. That is by supporting Obama, regardless of their differences.

I hope all of Hillary's supporters will put the country first rather than their own emotions.

Len   May 7th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Hever give up Hillary.

You can still steal the nomination. lol

Vote McCain 08

ADINDU SAB TORONTO   May 7th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

This is obvious, and there is no going back, Come on Hillary, you can donate this money to the suffering people instead of fighting a loosing battle. As far as I know you have lost this race

Roscoe   May 7th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

OBAMA has been able to raise and spend so much money because HILLARY got off to a slow start by ignoring the small states. This is BILL C's fault and she needs to dump him and get ready for 2012.

Obama   May 7th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

People are sooo funny
He isn't asking people to raise money to get to Hillary he is challenging you to raise as much as she took out of her pocket to show that he has true supporters and that he has people who would raise it for him–he is proving that he doesn't have to take it out of his own pocket.

OBAMA 08

oldsam   May 7th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

I don't see Obama paying off Clinton's debt. You can't spend millions you don't have or lent out to yourself and expect someone else to pay for it. Hillary was living beyond her campaign's fund raising means. She is allowed to use her own money but she should then just accept the bill.

jcm from Tampa, FL   May 7th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

She is buying the white house; when she donates to her campaing she says she is making a wise investment, but the way the market is she has to Foreclose before she gets it.

stinky in florida   May 7th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Too bad Obama is not an atheist. Religion may be the opium of the people but truth is ANYTHING with gravy on it! The sucky part about politics is the amazing lack of truth. Obama appears to be the most honest of the three. Another Independent for Obama…see ya Hillary.

Jose   May 7th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

I'm a person who has no business donating to a presidential campaign, I'm of a low income bracket currently.

I've donated $25 and other smaller amounts for political, civic and charitable donations that had been all.

This election cycle feels, sounds and projects change I'm buying thus far. Barack Obama has gotten two 25 dollar minimum donations from me because I agree and am ammenable to his arguement.

Eventhough I probably wouldn't be chided if I didn't, I may sacrifice some personal comforts and effects to chip in with more. I've made my idealism real by investing my limited fund for this man and this common good cause I trust we can fully realize.

Katie   May 7th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

@Karen May 7th, 2008 7:35 pm who wrote"
"Wait a minute, wait a minute….Uh Scott — Hillary Clinton is "buying" the White House???? Are you kidding? Barack Obama has outspent her 3 or 4 to 1!!!!"

Pay attention Karen. She is "buying" the White House with her own money. Obama is outspending her, but with money he raised from his supporters. Therefore, it's his supporters - citizens - who are trying to "buy" the White House, not Obama himself. As it should be. Used to be only corporations and wealthy individuals could afford to "buy" the WH.

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