May 9, 2008
Posted: 12:19 PM ET

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(CNN) — Barack Obama picked up another superdelegate Friday, narrowing Hillary Clinton's advantage to three.

Democratic National Committee Member Ed Espinoza formally endorsed Obama, saying he has "the character to lead our great nation."

“I am endorsing Barack Obama today because throughout this process I have seen him show a judgment and character that we need in our next president," he said in a statement released by the campaign. "From day one he opposed the Iraq war and has a plan to end the war in a responsible way and bring our sons and daughters home."

Espinoza is a former supporter of New Mexico Gov. Bill Richardson's presidential bid.

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


proud army and navy mom   May 9th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

good man….welcome

sacto joe   May 9th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Women especially need to seriously reconsider their backing for Hillary - She's damaging their cause.

We need to come together, and unite behind the presumptive candidate. Those who have yet to vote can help heal the wounds now by doing this.

It's time for potential Hillary supporters to convince Hillary to cease and desist the tearing down of her fellow Democrat. It's time to unite the party by voting for Barak.

Glory   May 9th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

What would be worse than a Republican party in the Whitehouse?
It would be placing a Democratic president in the Whitehouse who does not have a history of good judgment. During Wolf Blitzer’s interview yesterday, Barak Obama said he would use his judgment. Scary, especially when it comes to national security! One will never know who is coming to dinner at the Whitehouse???
In Canada, we are hoping the American people are not heading for more troubles. Hoping Barak Obama is as patriotic as he says he is. Hoping the American people will use their better judgment in choosing their leader. Hoping the changes he is promising will be, all good for you and your children.

Helene   May 9th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

One more ! Great and welcome. Obama will win the Presidency !

Obama Supporter, but anybody but McCain 08!   May 9th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Great!

James   May 9th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Vooooooooommm….Hillary the bus is leaving. See ya!

sacto joe   May 9th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Most of the haters on these forums are Rush Limbaugh fans. They've never voted Democrat in their lives!

Michelle Oregon   May 9th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Keep them coming so we can get the racist Clinton's out the race. Trying to play the race card to scare up white votes Hillary is a LIar and a Racist she will never get my vote

honkey white guy from cali   May 9th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

welcome aboard! I would like to point out ABC is already reporting that by there count Obama was ahead in superdelegates this am before this endorsement perhaps CNN should do dome fact checking to verify. Between the Huff and post and other media outlets CNN has been scoped at every turn in the election cycle!

Chief lagosboy, NJ   May 9th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Yes!, another great endorsement from another great American. Sir, I thank you and the American public thanks you! You sir, are truly a great American! This prolonged race is devastating to the party and tearing the party apart. Welcome aboard the winning team………we are almost to the mountain top!

Congratulation Obama, we are almost home!

Our President Obama 08′ & 12′

Lorna, NY   May 9th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Go Obama!!!

Independent   May 9th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Lovely. Now democrats, BE NICE to each other!

Whiskey   May 9th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

another domino falls. stop the hatred all clinton and obama supporters and elect our (meaning our countrys) democratic candidate Obama. unity is key. If clinton was the nominee, she could not win without Obama supporters. so all of you disgruntled abnd bitter supporters on both parties grow up.

Atty. K.   May 9th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Here we go!!! As I said before, keep the superdelegates coming. Please Hillary, bow out gracefully and save you and Bill some money and face.

Gabriel   May 9th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Prediction: Obama meets Clinton's superdelegate total today. Takes the majority over the weekend.

CantBelieveThis   May 9th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

And still she's campaigning in Oregon talking about electability !!

She's food for all the comedy shows for days to come.

Allen In North Carolina   May 9th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Sweet…. That'll help the senator with the hispanic vote……
HEY!!!!…… Is That the fat lady I hear singing in the background?

A.   May 9th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Democrats, we need to come together. You need to stop threatening to vote for John McCain. John McCain is going to try to overturn Roe V. Wade, he is going to keep us in Iraq and possibly go into Iran, he represents the failed policies of the Bush administration. Obama and Clinton have very similar views, their main difference lies in their personality.

Please don't vote for him out of spite, think logically.

mitchell from arkansaw   May 9th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

there's a change coming!bbye bush.you've raped our nation long enough!bbye,hillary,you've managed to keep this government in grid-lock,long enough.bbye mccain,time for you to go to the old folks home.HELLO PRESIDENT OBAMA!TIME TO MAKE A FEW CHANGES ROUND HERE!

Jai in PA   May 9th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

I am a Hillary supporter who WILL support Obama if he is the nominee and it looks like he will be. As Democrats we have to unite. Clinton and her supporters deserve to be treated with respect because all of us will be necessary to win in November. Now I am not foolish enough to believe that all of the negative comments about Clinton and her supporters are coming from Obama supporters - I'm sure most are coming from Republicans wishing to drive a further wedge, but those that are, need to re-think their approach and encourage unity in the party.

Tom, dick, and Harry   May 9th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

I am mad as hell, and i'm not going to take it anymore, the left wing media is picking on my girl Hillary. All the pundits on MSNBC act like little school girls following around behind obama with their noses shoved up his @ss trying to get a sniff when he farts.

. So i will donate 100.00 to Clinton's campain.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   May 9th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Great endorsement–totally not based in facts. The candidates resume and diversionary tactics on real issues speak for themselves.

Whiskey   May 9th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

If you are a supposed Democrat and are saying if not Hillary then McCain then………..Simply put ………..you are not a democrat and simply a moron. Unite!!!!!! Voting wise and core democratic beleifs they are almost identical. Everyone get over the Feminist and Racist attitudes.

Sue Polinick / Emporium, PA   May 9th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Welcome Aboard!!!

YES WE CAN……………….and WILL!!!!!

President Obama 08 :)

Dana in north Carolina   May 9th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Thank you.

frank   May 9th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Thanks for your vote, for the change,hope,trust, we can believed

Luke   May 9th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

I am sorry but I can not support Obama.
I probably will not go so far as to vote mccain, I think I will write in Clinton.
The only way I will vote for Obama is if Clinton is the VP.

Scott ATL   May 9th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

What America is witnessing is what happens whenever a white woman is told "no" or does not get her way. I'm trying not to sound racist, but this is what I see.

And her behavior (dragging it out even thought she's clearly lost) seems so odd to us because we're not used to seeing a desparate white woman being told no on a national level.

Being in the customer service environment, her behavior doesn't surprise me. Anytime I have to tell a white woman "no", or "I'm sorry ma'am… We can't do that…" They react as a child throwing a temper tantrum… They've never been denied before, and how dare they be denied now…

I don't mean to offend anyone or paint with a broad brush, but that's how I see it…

Obama / Clinton 08!!!!   May 9th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

UNITE AND WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"United we stand devided we fall."

CantBelieveThis   May 9th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Glory, don't be so BITTER now..Game is over..whether you like it or not. Obama is the nominee..now..start giving him some credit.

I hope HRC doesn't do more harm to the democratic party,,gets out and gives enough time to regroup and strategize for the general election

Candice in VA   May 9th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Thank you kind Sir. Democrats Unite!!

Paul, Riverside, CA   May 9th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

At this point Hillary can keep running, but she looks terribly desperate.

An Agnostic Democrat   May 9th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Maybe this steady drip of superdelegates will be enought to wash the crazy and delusional creme rinse outta Hilly's hair. And she thought all this time that it was her "thinking cap".

joyce   May 9th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

great
bring them on

hurry hurry hurry

Joe Regis   May 9th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Ah Hillary! Go home and get some rest, I think you can use some rest.

By bye HILL!!!!!!!!!!

GO OBAMA GO!!!

OBAMACAN 08!!!

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 9th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Please don't bash Hillary or her supporters. We must unite to keep John McCain from installing the draft and sending our children to war. If you don't believe this will happen, you're completly out of touch. Vote Democrat.

Toto   May 9th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

3 more and it's time to queue the Munchkins.

Ken   May 9th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Here is just another "Blind" follower of the "Pied Piper". Our country looks like we will be going further downhill than we already are. Bush got us in this mess, and if Obama is our next President, we are going to be in a even worst mess than we already are.

So many "Blind" people following the "Pied Piper" WHAT IS THIS COUNTRY COMING TOO?

Obama DOES NOT have the talent, skills, knowledge nor the experience to get this country out of the mess that Bush got us into.

Before I vote for Obama, I will vote for John McCain, and I am a Democrat! At this rate, I might even change my party and become a "Independent", and I still WILL NOT vote for Obama!

Sam   May 9th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

All the whining brats, who claim to be democrats, and who are spouting off that they'll vote for McCain over Obama likely live in Republican states anyway - so there vote is moot anyway. Educated, mature democrats in states that matter will not cross party lines in order to express childish anger and resentment.

John, Lakeland FL   May 9th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

I truly wish Senator Clinton would make the right the decision here. It is clear she has no chance of winning and it's time to put the party's interests above hers. I hope all of Senator Clinton's supporters will unite behind the party and support our nominee.

Now, I would encourage everyone to be civil. I am dismayed at the comment by Michele from Oregon that the Senator is racist. It's time to unite folks so stop the name calling already. Let's rock…

HH   May 9th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Its over now, her lead in superdelagates is GONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Geriatic   May 9th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

HILLARY HAS FOUGHT A COURAGEOUS BATTLE, AND HER SUPPORTERS SHOULD BE PROUD OF HER. IT'S TIME NOW FOR ALL DEMOCRATS TO STEP BACK FROM THE ACRIMONY OF THE PRIMARY, AND UNITE BEHIND OBAMA, FOR WHAT IS BOUND TO BE AN EVEN MORE FIERCE BATTLE AGAINST MACAIN.

Pete in Indiana   May 9th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

YES WE DID!!

Sherwal   May 9th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Nobody can stop Barack Obama to become a President of Great America. Everybody should cheers for good.

mitchell from arkansaw   May 9th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

hey glory!mind your own canadian business.stay out of our politics.when you have to deal with managing the entire world,then, you can spout off!you have no dog in this race,so,mind your own business.

for the good of the democratic party   May 9th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

yea baby….the flood gates are opening. It's time to send Hillary packing. She has definitely overstayed her welcome. I predict she will be out by May 20th.

NickNas   May 9th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

This is over. Once it is tied in SDs or he takes the lead she should be escorted off the world stage so we can get to work.

Debbie in NJ   May 9th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Wow, they just keep coming. I can't even keep track anymore.

GO OBAMA!!

Anita from Arizona   May 9th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

I've listened to all three candidates and the only one who didn't change midstream is Obama. He gets my vote. He's on the issues, not the distracting stuff like the other two. Welcome aboard the Obama Express, next stop, the White House.
Obama '08

OBAMA 08!   May 9th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

GO OBAMA!

sacto joe— are you reading any of the posts people are posting?? Obviously not. Rush Limbaugh? Come on now.

soothsayer   May 9th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Obama should pick his running mate soon too! Nancy Pelosi or Janet Napolitano to get the feminist and Catholic vote

Anne - VA   May 9th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

James,

That's funny!!! But I think the bus left a LOOOONNNNNGGGG time ago!!!

All we need now is just four more super's to get up off their high back chairs and cast their vote.

Calling on the Superdelegates…Get out and VOTE!!! Isn't that what this is all about??? Casting our votes, making the difference?

Hang in there Obama…it's just a matter of time before this bomb explodes…and by that I mean Hillary…so make sure you're not in the line of Hillary explosion…

Talk about "Sniper Fire"…RUN!!!

Stacy Clarks   May 9th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

LET'S GO MISTER PRESIDENT!!!!

democrats in 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dana in north Carolina   May 9th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Not an insult aimed at Hillary, but just a question…..If Mrs. Clinton claims to care so much for the voters of MI and FL not getting disenfranchised, then how does she justify not accepting the agreement that MI proposed to seat their delegates which gave her a 10 delegate advantage. She turned it down over 4 delegates people. She wanted the split to give her 73 instead of 69. Now how much caring and concern does that show for the voters there????? Maybe there is a rationale that I need to be made aware of.

Felly   May 9th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Obama is the real deal. Hillary thinks she is entitled to the presidency. No more Bush-Clinton dynasty, nada.

President Obama!

Robert   May 9th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

OBAMA'S VICTORY A FRAUD!

College students are giving up their dependant status to register to vote in their college towns stacking Congressional Districts heavy in Delegates. Is this fraud or are they really contacting their finacial aid providers and their parents insurance companies of their new legal residence? If not it is fraud and they should be identified and charged…

dla   May 9th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

all you obama's haters, it's time to give up clinton and unite with obama. we don't need another bush in office.

Concerned female.   May 9th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Hillary is making the case that all women going thru menopause are derainged psychopaths. Unless she wants to completely isolate herself from ever gaining respect from democracts, she needs to leave.

For cryin' out loud Hill… take a vacation.

AC 360   May 9th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Obama ride on. We are behind you. Canada for Obama

diddy   May 9th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

I was going to vote for McCain if Hillary was not the nominee but after I took a closer look at Obama, his platform, and his message about change, I changed my mind and will be voting for him in November.

now Obama 08!

AAkinn   May 9th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

The super delegates should solve the Democratic problem by endorsing Sen. Obama. Now, I guess he needs about 180 more delegates to win the nomination. That could happen soon. meanwhile, I feel that the Obama camp should work very hard in both West Virginia and Kenturky and not just simply conceed the two States to Hillary. It will be a big mistake on their part as Hillary may gain another momentum … to no avail. It will just delay the time for her withdrawal and create more damages to the electability of Obama.

faye, NV   May 9th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Things are moving right along. We all deserve a CHANGE and OBAMA can do it. Keep pulling together Dems. We do not need strife among ourselves.

Hillary/McCain   May 9th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Swing State Democrats Say Hillary Best For Top Of Ticket

Over a dozen members of Congress wrote to other Democrats touting their support for Hillary, saying she is the strongest candidate to have at the top of the ticket in the fall.

Richard   May 9th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Go Obama jump off a cliff HRN

Nando, Florida   May 9th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

DRIP,DRIP,DRIP

mwana mwega   May 9th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Hillary is like Mugabe only that she's not unleashing thugs to inflict physical harm on supporters of Barak Obama. Were this woman in a third world country, she would have tortured so many people who oppose her leadership.

SHIRLEY-OHIO   May 9th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Good judgement. Thank you for joining a winning team.

CW in DC   May 9th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Let's see if I got this right:

More states won
More pledged delegates
More votes
More money
and soon to be - more superdelegates.

Did I miss anything fellow Obamanacs?

To the Clinton supports, don't take this as a taunt, just pointing out what's already been stated. I'll be the first to admit there were times I probably crossed the line in my comments on these blogs and for all and any who were offended, I offer my sincerest apologies and hope that we all WILL be able to eventually come together once the dust has settled. <—-the olive branch

USAF Sr. Airman   May 9th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

This isn't a complaint about CNN in any way, but how come other networks are giving different numbers for Obama's superdelegates? ABC has Obama leading with the Supers, 267 to 266.

Just wondering.

Cincy Nurse   May 9th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Oh look….and they are African American…..I just donated $100 more to Hillary's Campaign!

We love ya in Ohio girl!

He will never win the White House….hasn't earned it!

Tell It Like It Is   May 9th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Espinoza must have a very low threshold for his asessment of "judgement and character". But then, he is a DNC member and that nearly says it all. Is there any area of politics more suspect for corruption; disrespect for the process and end result of the electoral college; and resolute apathy towards their members than the DNC?

"Glory", thank you for your wishes; and your country for an alliance that is often overlooked and neglected.

Whiskey   May 9th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

To Luke

why………………………….Are you that short sighted

OH   May 9th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

News Flash!!! She was seen coming from a Doctors office today, head bandage and all.

Yeah right! Why does she want to prove anything? If she was able to manage her campaign, she would have won long ago.

The proof is certainly not in the pudding.
Those who said they would not vote for Obama if Hillar is not the nominee, would not vote for him at any cost, they are Republicans in sheep clothing.

park more   May 9th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

The Democratic Party should remove this super delegates votes, it is ridiculous and also should remove the proportional delegate it is also ridiculous

Priscilla for Obama   May 9th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Go Mr. Espinoza, you know the Drill!!!

Obama for President - Yes We Can!!!

John Goil   May 9th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

I hope people will see why Hillary Clinton needs to be the nominee, but if people are blind, and don't see that Barack is not the best to beat John McCain, then if I were Barack Obama, I would take Hillary to be his VP, then the Dems have a spot to actually win the whole election hands down.

Joe Regis   May 9th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Heath Shuler a Superdelegate from North Carolina endorsed Hillary on Wednesday.

Impossible to believe considering Obama victory in NC.

He must have gotten a kiss from Chalsea or something.

CNN should investigate the AFFAIR.

Esther from Cuyahoga Falls Ohio   May 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

DEMOCRAT OR NOT
Either you are a member of the democratic party or you a fence sitter.
you can not say you are a democrat and then when the person of that party loses you say no. either you going to pull up your sleeves in November and screw your country again by voting for another or you going to close ranks and tell those fools in washing NO THEY CAN'T ANYMORE AND TAKE THIS COUNTRY BACK AND WORK FOR A CHANGE AND SAY YES WE THE PEOPLE AGAIN RULE HERE

MB   May 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Scott ATL May 9th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

What America is witnessing is what happens whenever a white woman is told "no" or does not get her way. I'm trying not to sound racist, but this is what I see.

Having work in that environment before…I know exactly what you are saying.

Terry from VA   May 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Game is up. By the end of this weekend going into WVA he will have the Super D lead. Hillary supporters, we love her too, but please stop the fight now. If she was so electable why has she not won the majority of states, pledged delegates, popular vote? Deep in your hearts you know the answer.

USAF Sr. Airman   May 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Hey Scott ATL,

Wow. I hadn't thought of that before, but you have a point. I worked in Customer Service myself, and I can picture exactly what you're saying.

"What do you mean my coupon is expired?!"

Wesley   May 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Scott, I am a black man and you offend me with that statement.

Kenneth M   May 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

BEWARE OF SLICK HILLIE, SHE IS WORST THEN SLICK WILLIE. SHE IS GOING TO POACH THESE DELEGATES AS WE GET CLOSER TO THE CONVENTION.

Richard   May 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Hillary: Don't give up. You are the best man for the job! Go Independent if you have to!

Judy   May 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

LET'S ALL SAY. PRESIDENT BARAK OOOOOBAMA!!!! OH SUCH SWEET VICTORY

Stop the bleeding   May 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Espinoza - i originally supported Bill Richardson too. Maybe VP? :)

Please other superdelegates, please follow suit, commit to Obama ASAP and end this — Hillary's continuing campaign is damaging the Democratic party more and more each day. The sooner the news coverage stops being about her and our interparty divisions, the better. She still has a huge role to play in our country's progress to a more perfect union.

Obama 08 & 12!

Debra   May 9th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Keep them coming……We need to end this before June and look ahead. Clinron's end is near and I do think forward to not hearing her pandering. I was such a Bill Clinton supporter and still am. I was for Edwards initially but would have been happy with any Democrat, I admred Hillary in the beginning, not anymore.

Joseph, NY, NY   May 9th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Judgement my eye he was the first to go negative but because of his gift for gab everyone forgets that fact.

park more   May 9th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

It is a political game. Are politicians afraid from afro-Americans revolt? Hillary is white, so white people will not jump to revolt?

Jeanie in Oregon has Hope and wants change   May 9th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

White woman in Oregon says

YEA !!!!!!!!!

Let's do this Oregon

Let's help Obama close this down here in Oregon!!!!

Jeanie

White woman, 39 and bitter about washington….

carrie   May 9th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

wow.
i am 100% obama,but i am beginning to feel sorry for her a little bit.
poor woman.
the dream of being commander -in-chief is over and you know it
why do u want to waste more of bills money?
go back home,not new york.i mean arkansas
poor woman,its over hillbilly
na na na na

Debby   May 9th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Wait Richardson lost so he is supporting another loser now that makes sense.

Barack the Vote in RI   May 9th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

To "Tom, Dick and Harry":

Good - her bankrupt campaign needs the money!

AZM   May 9th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Scott ATL…

Nice… spoken like a true Obama supporter.
I'm sure he would agree with every word.
We are all just typical after all.

Janel, St. Paul, MN   May 9th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

I question those who say Clinton is more electable than Obama.

A race between Clinton and McCain will be "ho hum, here we go again." Clinton represents what was, her husband is now a liability, and she is definitely a polarizing figure.

A race between Obama and McCain will be exciting (albeit McCain is pretty boring). Obama represents a new beginning, his wife will be a wonderful first lady, and he will be a uniter.

Go Obama!

Lisa Gross   May 9th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Thank you for your endorsement! I feel a change a coming! I feel so hopeful and inspired! More superdelegates needed! Keep them flowing in!

Venus   May 9th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thank you! Welcome to the winning Team!!!

Let's get this thing over with and get it on with Mc Cain!!!

Our train is getting longer but we have lots of new cars - there's room for many of Hillary's supporters!

You don't want to miss this train! The ride is FREE!

Go Obama! Oregon - can you out-do North Carolina and give us and Obama a 30% blow-out???

We love ya!

jane in CA   May 9th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

'nough said. Republicans also vote for Obama. Thanks, Sir.

Michael   May 9th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

This election will be one for the records.

I would love to see a woman in office, but Hillary Clinton is not that woman. Her actions when she was Bill's wife, then as first lady, and now as she's running for the top spot confirm that Hillary is divisive, deceitful, and arrogant. Her campaign was all about "What could America do for her" and millions of women fell for it because of gender bias, they fail to see the true motives behind her own speeches.

Barack Obama will win in November. He's different, slow to anger, wise, non judgmental, and non divisive. He and his campaign won this fair and square and I am very proud of him and Michelle Obama along with the men and women who tirelessly helped to support this campaign.

Yes We Can, and we WILL in 2008.

Much respect to Barack Obama and his supporters.

Milley Obama   May 9th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Keep them coming…..Clinton is done….caput! All her arguments about electability does not hold. All Obama needs is a VP who is white and/or a woman and he will get the Hillary votes…

Hillary is desparate….she'll say anything to get the nomination….now that she's running out of money….she's trying to get all her money back….LOL

Darryl   May 9th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Let us all come togather and work toward winning the White House.

Let end the division, let us build the team to run in the fall. Senator Clinton should not be on the ticket unless she change her posture on senator Obama..

Lauren   May 9th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

Oh my god, Scott, this little anecdote is exactly WHY you work in customer service and liekly will for the remainder of your life.

pat   May 9th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

HOW MUCH DID THIS ONE COST YOU OBAMA. there another super in ca. with his vote for sale it will onlt cost you 2 mill. cheap don t you think. BUY BUY BUY.

lydia - Georgetown University   May 9th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Unlike the Kerry - Bush elections of 2004, we are not choosing between the "lesser of two evils". Obama stands for all that we would like to see changed in this country's administration and the continuation of the Democratic race is not only hurting Obama (as we fabricate the intensity of issues that have nothing to do with the race), it is hurting the potential to put a Democratic leader in the White House. McCain will not have to run any smear campaigns ads because the dems are already doing it for him!

BigAce   May 9th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Can somebody in the HRC camp close off the borders to stop her superdelegates from crossing over the OBAMA.

If she can't keep her delegates on her side of the fence, how is she going to address the problems with illegal aliens crossing the border?

HA HA HA HA HA !!!!!!

GooooooooooooooOBAMA

Democrats Rule   May 9th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

President Obama - President Obama - President Obama - I'm spening Saturday on the 50 state registration train - Please, all Obama supporters - find your local 50 state registration group on his website and join me - President Obama - President Obama - doesn't that just look soooooo pretty in print!

friendgill   May 9th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Sancto,

Way to squelch discussion and disagreement with absurd blanket statements and namecalling at those who disagree with you. How about using intellect instead so those who support the same candidate you do are not seen as foolish, too.

Melvin   May 9th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Well Luke I am an Obama supporter and Hillary has angered me but if she is the Dem nominee I will vote for her. I just left the Republican party and I aint going back soon.

carrie   May 9th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

goodbye hillbilly
its over,ots over now
move over,its my turn now
its over,the game's shut own
sorry

Derrick in Houston, TX   May 9th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

the tide is turning Clinton…….

Thomas   May 9th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Why will I not vote for Obama? I just don't like him, the way he speaks, the jokes he makes during his speeches… I don't like his supporters and the way they trashed Hillary (who I have met and does put America First)… I really wanted to vote for the first Black President, and after Obama was first on the stage he was amazing! but now it seems I will not vote or vote for Nader… If the attacks from Obama on McCane are just as bad as the DNC ads I will vote for him…

The DNC lost a life long supporter this year, and no its not Hillary that did it, its the supporters of Obama, and DNC leaders, and the media…

vote me   May 9th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Watch out for another not so super-delegates who don't have their own decision; who are swayed by their constituents, by theri own delusion? Is that what we call our leader?

bill pike   May 9th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

ITS TIME ITS TIME ITS TIME. Call your other superdelegates and put an end to the destruction of obama's bid for the white house just because you can't have it clinton/bush. ITS TIME we had change in the white house not the clinton/bush royalty of 20 years–20 YEARS and look at what we got. ITS TIME for someone who opposed the war, who would read the material saying iraq had nothing to do with 911. ITS TIME the lies stop.

PAUL VS CLINTON FRAUD. read this.

Jason from Colorado   May 9th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Luke, why on earth would you vote for McSame? All you Hillary supporters who are saying things like this really need to reconsider.

Whiskey's comment basically says it all. Forgive me for saying it, but any Hillary supporting Democrat who doesn't get over it by November and votes for McCain is a complete moron.

andy   May 9th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

All I can say is this is what is going on now in california
( Latinos For McCain ) ! it has begun and the democrats will not get this voting block !

35W Southbound   May 9th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Clinton Supporters/McCain Democrats:

I must pose a few brief questions for you.

-You are constantly blogging about how nasty Obama supporters are, with this statement are portraying the idea that you blogs are not nasty?

-As you continue to support Clinton, which by all means fine and well deserved, how many times through her campaign has she changed her song? Superdelegates should decide the outcome, the voters should decide the outcome, no, the superdelegates should decide the outcome. I ask you fairly, whom is it?

-Are you actually willing to let the GOP back in the White House, have the scare tactics worked to the extent that you all will become McCain democats? Are you willing to add more conservative Supreme Court Judges, are you willing to have more Bush Tax Cuts, are you willing to keep up the fight in Iraq?

If you are it is your choice, who is nasty now?

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 9th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

T minus 7 delegates…
T minus 6 delegates…
T minus 5 delegates…
T minus 4 delegates…

We have liftoff!

Sable   May 9th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Espinoza for coming forward to support Obama..

Yes, WE can..-

Beverly, NYC   May 9th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Keep them coming and let's get this OVER!!!! Hillary can keep campaiging until November if she likes, I am not paying attention to her anymore. Now if John Edwards can find his Y chromosome and switch his delegates to Barack this day will be perfect.

soy   May 9th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Scott, I'm an Obama supporter, I'm black and frankly I find that statement offensive and unnecessary. I understand that you may not be racist but you are stereotyping and generalizing here. I think you should really broaden your view about thing most especially you relationship to people that are different from you. I know you don't mean to offend anyone and I'm sure you aren't racist but you do need to stop streotyping based on a limited pool of subjects that you've observed through your job.

And now to Senator Clinton, you seriously need to think about the damage you are causing to the party as a whole. I know its difficult for you since you have personal ambitions in life but the decision for picking the nominee isn't based on your personal ambitions but on the electorate. So I applaud your commitment to achieve your ambitions but we need to move on.

Irene, New Jersey   May 9th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Thank you

Obama 08

Terrence (Winston Salem,NC)   May 9th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Jai In PA –

I Wish more democrats were as wise you. Although I'm an Obama suppirter, if Hillary won fair and square, I'd vote for her despite my personal views. I don't want 4 more years of Bush. I'm glad some of us are seeing the bigger picture.

MMN - Milwaukee WI   May 9th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Obama's best win was not NC it was IA. If he had not won IA he'd be singing a different tune. He'd have been hounded out of the race long time ago.

Go Hillary   May 9th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

They are just wanting their 5 minutes of fame.

IF he gets elected, they will all look like fools by the end of 2009.

Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx.   May 9th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

For anyone who would champion Senator McCain over Senator Obama (because their choice, in Senator Clinton, didn't win), just consider:
1) Supreme Court
a) Abortion - women, while I don't think it's the right thing to do, I can't, and frankly shouldn't, tell you what you can or should do with a very personal decision.
b) Victims rights - we've seen for too long now the financial destruction of people who have been hurt by a doctor, or a company product or were a whistleblower and were capped at $250,000. Not nearly enough to compensate for their life earnings going forward.
Accused - while I agree with the death penalty in extreme circumstances, how many people have we seen not only come off of death row, but leave prison, exonerated from a conviction.
With all of these and more, do you want more justices like Alito, Scalia, and Thomas.

2) Economy
a) taxes - I'm in an upper income bracket. But I'm smart enough to see some of the struggles that my neighbors and my friends and family have and how that eventually comes bck to me.
b) Big business - how many times do we see the big coproations win out, leaving the little man without a job, and if lucky enough to keep the job, without a pension.
So, if you have any fear at all of losing your job, you might want to really think about what you want to do in November. We see just today that McCain, bless his heart, pushed a land deal thru Congress
that directly benefits one of his campaign managers.

3) Healthcare
For those who have an excellent healthcare, great.
For those of you who don't, or if you lose your job and can't affor COBRA, McCain's current position is for you to just take better care of yourself. At least I think that's what he said last week when he said something to the effect of let the market control itself. I can't remember the exact quote so you'll hve to do a little research on this one.

4) Military
No one can deny that McCain had an exemplary military career. Hats off to him for his bravery and GOD bless him for the years he spent in captivity. Having said that, he's pushing for the Iraq war to continue as it is going, and is sabre rattling as much as Clinton on Iran. In fact didn't he say early this week "that if we get energy independence, we won't have to fight another war in the middle east"?
If you don't mind risk seeing your spouse, child, grandchild, sibling, parent(?) come home like the Miracle Marine (he dies last week), or in a body bag, then let's keep this going.
And, consider where gas costs have gone since Republicans took over in earnest in 2001, how fast have gas prices gone up?

For any of us who don't agree with any of those points above, which are issues that DIRECTLY affect each of us on some individual and personal level, get over yourself and the fact your candidate didn't get the top of the ticket nomination. Heck, I thought Richardson, by far, was the best candidate of ANYBODY running. He didn't win, I'm over it. More important to me are the issuses. Talking about Rev. Wright or Rev. Hagee or anything else not germane to issues that affect how and where I live don't really matter because that's the color of the cake. The substance of the cake is what Democrats should be worried about, not the topping. Crude analgoy but work with me.

Lastly, if you were for Clinton, you are also for Obama, and vice versa. Why? Because they have voted 90% of their time together in the Senate the same way. Their votes are diametrically OPPOSITE of McCain. And their policies that they've championed are very close, and clearly OPPOSITE of McCain. So, if you like Clinton's positions, you should like Obama's positions. And if you like Clinton's positions, you should abhor McCain's position. With that in mind, I hope you now (certainly in November) can see clearly that voting for change is the way to go.
GOD, please bless us all.

Charles B.   May 9th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Ed Espinoza! Yes We Can! Obama 08!

JC   May 9th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

2012 for Hillary is also over.

Bill, please do us all a favor.
Take your kicking and screaming woman home.
Thanks!

Madison   May 9th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Don't stop thinking about tommorrow..

Yesterday's gone. Yesterday's gone…

Ostriches burying our heads in the sand   May 9th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

The faster the supers make their decisions the closer we will get to focusing on the general….we need to start focusing on John McCain who at this point is getting a free ride….

soy   May 9th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Scott, I'm an Obama supporter, I'm black and frankly I find that statement offensive and unnecessary. I understand that you may not be racist but you are stereotyping and generalizing here. I think you should really broaden your view about thing most especially you relationship to people that are different from you. I know you don't mean to offend anyone and I'm sure you aren't racist but you do need to stop streotyping based on a limited pool of subjects that you've observed through your job.

And now to Senator Clinton, you seriously need to think about the damage you are causing to the party as a whole. I know its difficult for you since you have personal ambitions in life but the decision for picking the nominee isn't based on your personal ambitions but on the electorate. So I applaud your commitment to achieve your ambitions but we need to move on. Just leave with what little dignity you have left. This attitude of desperation you're showing doesn't speak well for the legacy of you and your husband

Terrence (Winston Salem,NC)   May 9th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Fellow Obama Supporters -

Let's kill the trash talking. Our candidate doesn't do. Let us not do that either. DEMOCRATS UNITE.

OBAMA 08

Ben   May 9th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

The next step is for both Hillarys' and Obamas' backer to join together as Democrates,and see themselves as having the same purpose ,that is, kick the Republicans out of the white house,and hope for better times,like it used to be in the early '90s.

John, OH   May 9th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

The drizzle that predicts the flood.

Disgusted!   May 9th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Michelle in Oregon….you have no basis to make you statement on but I can say that unequivocably….93% of blacks voting for Obama is racism at it's finest. Look up the definition and you may understand!

Obama All The Way   May 9th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

"Swing low sweet chariot, coming forth the carry me home". Bye, bye Hillary.

Terry from El Paso   May 9th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Whiskey: "…Everyone get over the Feminist and Racist attitudes."

Feminism and racism are not similar. Perhaps you mean sexism and racism. Feminism is the belief that women have the same civil rights as men. Sexism is the opposite.

NAMANDE, MA   May 9th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

It will be very interesting to see what this blog would look like when Obama gets the nomination?? One blogger "joyce" said that the Obama supporters do not need the Clinton supporters We will see about that. Obama followers, stop being nasty, racist and hateful!!

John, OH   May 9th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

The rain that comes before the flood.

Obama Express   May 9th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

All Aboard!!! The train is leaving the station!!!

Terrence (Winston Salem,NC)   May 9th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Luke - sorry that we Democrats will be losing your support this year. I'd hope you'd reconsider. This is our future we're talking about.

Dem no more   May 9th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

The Obama train is headed for a train wreck. If you Obama supporters think that we will support him in November, You are dead wrong. You fail to grasp the real issues facing this country.
#1 We are at war with the Radical Islamic Jihadists.
#2 Our economy is being manipulated by the same interests.
#3 Korea and Iran are getting Nuclear capabilities.
#4 The former Soviet Union is now under control of the Communists.
#5 We are being invaded by foreignors.

That is why Obama will not get our vote in November.

Notice, this has nothing to do with his Race. He does not represent the interests of Main stream Democrats and Republicans.

Uncle Sam   May 9th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Why should the American people place their trust in a presidential candidate who is unknown, inexperienced, untested, unproven, with questionable judgment? For the promise of change? Are we that desperate for change that we are willing to believe anyone or anything that appears to offer it? And over the one candidate who actually has an established record of courageous bipartisanship?

Americans for McCain '08

John   May 9th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

I'm a Clinton supporter, but I will be voting for Barack Obama in November. There is too much cult of personality going on nowadays. Vote issues not candidates.

John Z.   May 9th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

It's amusing to watch the Democrats commit political suicide ahead of the November election by most likely choosing the candidate that doesn't have a hope in hell of beating John McCain. Have fun lemmings!

OBAMA   May 9th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Woooooo!!!! YES WE CAN!!!! TIME FOR HILLARY CLINTON TO STEP DOWN !!! I'M TIRED OF READING THE SAME COMMENTS OF PEOPLE SAYING THEY WILL EITHER VOTE REPUBLICAN OR STAY HOME IF OBAMA WINS!! SHAME ON YOU PEOPLE, WITH THAT IGNORANT MENTALLITY YOU WON'T GO ANYWHERE!!! BUT THAT'S OK STAY HOME OR VOTE FOR MORE BUSH YEARS IN THE LONG RUN YOU ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO WILL BE MISERABLE!!!

OBAMA 08!!

California Voter   May 9th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

"He shows judgment and character" that's why he's endorsing him.

What kind of judgment causes one to go to a black liberation church for 20 years and has a reverend that is angry and preaches hate? Even Oprah left that church because of what Wright preached. What does that say of Obama's character? How honest was Obama when he said he never heard the Rev. Wright say anything inflammatory? I find it difficult to believe that an intelligent man could sit there for 20 years and not hear what the preacher was saying and continue to sit there unless he supported what the Rev. Wright was saying.

Frankly, I see Obama as another George W. Bush — inexperienced and all talk.

Charles   May 9th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

As Jon Stewart said, "McCain & Clinton ticket!!

victor   May 9th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Whiskey, that's the problem, many people don't want to get over the feminist and racist mind set, it's all they know. This a sad statement on today's society.

Danny   May 9th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

This is the superdelegate that Obama lobby yesterday in the Hill right? this is illegal to campaign in there. He broke the rule of law he is unelectable.

Joan from MS   May 9th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

I think finally America is beginning to realize that Obama is going to be the nominee for the President. It is an inch by inch process. It is like spoon feeding a baby. Little by little. We all have to accept the facts, move on and bring our party together. What part of "NO" does Hillary not understand?

broadcast   May 9th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Excellent decision! Most U.S. citizens and our neighbors around the world have witnessed the character, judgment, temperature and leadership skills that our country is sore lacking right now in Sen. Barack Obama. We don't need people trying to change the rules in the middle of the game and using divisive politics to get their way. And, now they're trying to retool the math. Clinton is hurting the democratic process and for all of these first-time voters that must be very discouraging and awkward!

From the moment, we learn right from wrong, we were taught to obey rules; whether around the house; within our church, community; school; job and now you have someone bidding for the highest office in the land attempting to "bend the rules, so they can't be bent anymore." This is a sad spectacle in today's politics. Shame, shame, shame, shame, shame, shame, shame, shame on Hillary, Bill and Chelsea!

white woman for Obama   May 9th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

welcome aboard Mr. Espinoza, glad tohave your comments and support. We too believe that Obama will be a great president for all.
Let's get some more Superdelegates and let's get busy with our campaign against Mccain. I hope that more SD come through soon, we need to reunite and prepare for the fall.

Ovidiu Carstea, Florida   May 9th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Thank you Tom, dick, and Harry,
Your $100 donation will help Hillary to pay her self back the loan.
She has 109 million. You maybe not.

Charles   May 9th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Whiskey-go have another SHOT!

alexander   May 9th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

god bless you

Josh   May 9th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

I am a Hillary Supporter. But time has come for her to exit and give more time for Obama's campaign for the Presidency. There will be none or very few Clinton supporters who would not support Obama in the general elections…

Alameda Chris   May 9th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

How did people become so polarized between the two dem candidates? They are both excellent candidates that would make fine presidents. Also, in the big picture, they are very, very similar in beliefs and positions. Any real Dem or independent that is tired of the failed 8 year long Neocon experiment will get behind the Democratic nominee whether it be Hillary or Barack. I started out supporting Edwards, then when he bowed out, I supported Hillary. Now that it's apparent she has lost, it is time for me to support Barack. This is how Primaries work…always has been. Don't take Hillary's loss so personally. Instead of throwing a tantrum and saying you're not going to vote or are voting for McBush, find some 'testicular fortitude" and move on with it!

Susan - Florida   May 9th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Sorry folks, if Obama gets nominated, I will vote for McCain.

GO HILLARY!

Kendall - Baltimore   May 9th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

The excitement that I had in the beginning of this campaign is returning. It's my sincerest hope that the Democratic party will unite and come together to ensure a victory. If that means an Obama-Clinton ticket so be it. Let's just get on with it.

I understand that Senator Clinton and her supporters are disappointed and perhaps shocked. Still, we have to set this country back on course.

Let's face it. There is very little difference in Clinton's and Obama's stands on the issues. For those Clinton supporters who say they are going to vote for McCain, please examine why you were voting for Senator Clinton. Sentor Clinton and Senator McCain stand as polar opposites.

As an Obama supporter, I would still vote for Senator Clinton. While I don't agree with some of her tactics during the campaign I would not vote for McCain out of spite.

On to a Democratic victory in November!

jr   May 9th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

As the super delegates slowly and agonizingly diminish in numbers the scales tip from Hillary to Obama. The reason Hillary is losing them and has lost this campaign is because she ran on the politics of "Me and I", instead of "We". Her recent arguments about being the stronger candidate are probably valid arguments based on past democratic nominating tendencies. However, her ambition got in the way of her common sense. If she had run her campaign from the very start any other way then I’m the entitled candidate, this would have been over long ago.

The Clinton's are centrist democrats. This is how Bill governed and what it takes for a democrat to be elected to the presidency. She probably would have governed the same way. If you look at the history of the Democratic Party since the 50's it is very clear that only centrist candidates (Kennedy, Johnson, and Clinton) have garnered the nod (I left Carter off of this list for later explained reasons). The other democratic candidates, Stevenson, McGovern, Humphrey, Mondale, Dukakis, Gore, and Kerry were all left leaning or far left leaning candidates. And guess what they all lost. Some lost so bad it was if they had been run out of town on a rail.

Now with regards to Jimmy Carter, he was basically a neophyte outsider with little experience. He ran his campaign promoting himself as a simple man from Plaines, Georgia with down home country roots and values. He constantly reminded everyone that he was not a Washington insider and that the way Washington did business needed to change (sound familiar). Initially, he was dismissed by the Democratic Party. They thought he was a gadfly who would shortly flitter away. But because America had been through some very bad times (Watergate, Nixon, etc.) his message resonated with Americans. And guess what. Not only did he not go away, he beat the odds. He won the nomination and eventually was elected to the Presidency. The stuff fairy tales with happy ending are made of right? Wrong. It turns out that he too was a far left leaning democrat. Being an outsider with no experience turned out to be a big negative. He had no clue. He alienated the party, he was unable to effect any change, stumbled from one catastrophe to another, ends up making the people in this country feel worse about themselves then they did before they elected him, and gets absolutely trounced by Regan when he runs for reelection. People couldn’t send him back to Plaines fast enough. He turned out to be a great humanitarian but a God Awful president.

Does this mean that if elected to the Presidency Obama will be the next Jimmy Carter? It’s hard to say. Will he in fact win the Presidency in November? My guess, based on the voting history of this country is that unless he absolutely convinces voters that he is capable of and will govern from the middle probably not.

This is the basis for Clinton's arguments. Yes, she is an insider but she intends to govern from the middle. If elected she intends to do so with an iron fist uniting all wings of the party in the center, using the favors owed her and her husband by those same democrats to get things done, Obama does’nt have the experience or favor factor she has to do either. Those issues therefore, to her way of thinking, make her the only democrat that can probably win the election and best serve the nation.

Unfortunately for her, her negatives, her ambition, her grating personality, her campaign strategy, her inability to rein in super delegates, and Obama all conspired to prevent that from happening.

Debbie   May 9th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Floridians have forgotten the mess, when Al Gore won Florida. A Democrat. He lost because of ballot problems? Think about it. As a Floridian, we unfortunately have become a Replubican State. The Democrates say, "the house ruled, to change the election date." The house is a Replubicain base. I see the Govenor on T.V, with John McCain. If you want a Democrat, let's have a rule base Election. With strict oversight. Florida has broke rules before.

IN stopped her   May 9th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

And slowly they come……..

Obama will be one of this country's greatest presidents.

steveg   May 9th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

If Obama were to suggest he were more electable because he would likely get a majority of the male Democratic and Independent voters, Hillary, Bill and most of their supporters would blow their collective gasket and have a complete meltdown screaming sexism and worse. While it would be entertaining, it would also reveal the total double standard and borderline scorched earth policy the Clinton camp has adopted.

After all her harping, it will stretch what shred of credibility she has left when she's compelled to support Obama';s candidacy, to the point of being fodder for GOP campaigning and ads.

Chut Pata   May 9th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

To Glory from Canada: Go clean your house first. You need to get rid of "Mini-Bush" Mr. Stephen Harper and the rest of the neo-con war-mongers there. Then only you will have the right to poke into the affairs of the Democratic Party here.

Veronica   May 9th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Thank you!!!!
OBAMA 08!!!
YES WE CAN! AND WE WILL!!!

sheep   May 9th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

people on here are talking about the hate WRIGHT spews ,,i guess they think there RIGHT when they do it …and were sending our troops to IRAQ to fight a war for people WHO CANT GET ALONG ..No we dont wear bombs on our backs ,,teach them ???almost funny ,,And for all the people who say theyll support MCCAIN please start including your name and address so we can get ahold of you so your children and grandkids for 100 years can go fight for the IRAQS ,,i understand your logic ,,much better men and women die then vote for a african american ????My weve come along way

White middle-aged woman for Obama !   May 9th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

I hope other supers follow his lead, maybe Hillary will finally figure out she is not going to be the nominee. She tried but it just isn't gonna happen. I'm trying not to say anything negative about her (even though she got nagitive in her attacks towards Sen. Obama). It's time for the Democrates to come together so we can keep McBush out of the White House, our country can't take another 4-8 years of the mess we're in. And all of those saying they will not vote for Obama if he is the nominee but will turn to McCain think about it , do you really want an extension of Bush ?

Jan from Boca Raton, Fl/   May 9th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

It's like Lou Dobbs said last night, Bill Richardson is an idiot with
what he is trying to do with securing the border, so if Esponiza is a friend of Richardson I wouldn't say it too loud.

Go Hillary

If your not on the ballot, we'll all write you in..Never obama

JohnS   May 9th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Thank you.

So far OBAMA is received 5 Superdelegates supports today.

GOD Bless you all.
GOD Bless America.

OBAMA '08 & '12

hrao   May 9th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

great news - Obama will be the nominee and MCCain will be president- good

Scott from Minneapolis   May 9th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Hillary is one tough cookie, and Barack is a better candidate having had to beat the vaunted Clinton triangulation machine. Hillary took Barack right to the wall, and he has survived. Clearly Hillary is a tougher opponent than McCain. Plus, weve had dry runs with double republican turnout all over the country. The fact is Obama is as clean as a whistle, and ready to smoke Mccain. The repubs have literally nothing but race-baiting and fearmongerism. Prrrrrrrfect!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blaising   May 9th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Three to go!!!
I can't wait for it to hit the news cycle!!

If the Supers wanted, they could end this…but they won't (wimps).

Not sleeping at the switch   May 9th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

CNN Why is it that other Major news sites say he has taken the lead. Even ABC the All behind clinton team says it.

This is a HUGE development and will seriously ramp up the calls for Hillary to drop out.

Venus   May 9th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

This is a very nice way for a rookie to bring down the powerful Clintons!

Go Obama!

You just gotta love how Obama plays his games!!!

Elliott in VA, Swing State   May 9th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

Response to "Glory": We in America do not care what choices you make with your politicians in CANADA, so please stay keep your opinions to yourself when it comes to what we do in the USA.

Ratgurl   May 9th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

… and another… and another… and another :)

Get Real   May 9th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Thank You JAI

I am an Obama supporter and I appreciate you help in healing the divide. I urge Obama supporters to stop the ill mannered statements. I also urge Clinton supporters to do the same. Join together to defeat McCain. Be sensible. Thank you to all Clinton supporters coming together for the greater good of America.

I ask again Obama supporters be more graceful and stop with the negativity. Thanks

Barbara GA   May 9th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

I think that when you only go after a certain group of people in your champagne you may end up in trouble. When this race started I really liked both the candidates and was pretty much was undecided. Now I think the race had turned for the worst. Hillary has really disappointed me with only reaching for the white blue collar voters. Hillary and Bill pretty much had the black votes until they started with the underlining remarks one in Philadelphia and then the one yesterday. How is this unifying the party, what does this tell me as a voter. I can understand why the Super delegates are moving because the statement that was made yesterday was not good for any race. I think the white and black blue collar voters are important, gender, young and old are all important but when you are running for the President of the United States you have got to reach all of us even if in one group percentages are low.

Carter   May 9th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

I can't help but notice how ignorant Obama supporters are. This just goes to further the stereotype. Is it even a sterotype anymore? No, they're just ignorant. Clinton carried almost EVERY big state. How can people possibly think Obama would do better int he general? IDIOTS!

sheryl   May 9th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Luke that will not happen so the train is leaving its time for you and Hillary to step off……..Bitter!!!!!!!

Susan in Kona Hawaii   May 9th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

The Super Delegates are slowly moving to Obama. Hillary is behind in popular vote, number of states won, more delegates.
Hillary the fat lady is singing the game is OVER. A hui hou as we say in Hawaii.
She is so overboard that she shouldn't even be VP. Her ego won't fit in the White House.

Annette -San Antonio   May 9th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Hillary,

It's Over, the math doesn't work in your favor. Give up the ghost and throw in the towel. We need to focus on the next race.

sheryl   May 9th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Welcome Sir……We thank you

OBAMA 08-12

b   May 9th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

We are one nation. Let's all work together for the betterment of man kind.

Navy Vet.   May 9th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Former President Clinton attempted again today to portray Sen. Obama in an elitist light while portraying Sen. Clinton as being for the little guy. Watching the live webcast, I actually chuckled here at work. His talking about "if the hard working lower income people stick together and get behind Hillary, Watch and see what happens!" He projected her as one of them, like she even knows what a coal mine looks like, or how to use a food stamp, or what a WIC voucher is. It really sickens me. He played the post 9/11 card again, how Hillary saved all those lives of the ground zero workers by her legislation for health benefits. She didn't do that, she just got onboard with other senators and congressmen. He was in rare form though, almost had them eating out of his hand.

I really hope they can see through all of that and don't get sucked into the quagmyre that is the Clinton campaign rhetoric.

jay   May 9th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Maybe we will have the lead before the end of the day :-)!!

TK   May 9th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

I have come to the conclusion that people who post negative comments (supposed HRC supporters) are actually McCaine supporters pretending to be democrats and divide the party. I don't think any democrat woul vote for a third Bush unless the the other candidate is Binladen himself.

Smart   May 9th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

ABC news says: Obama takes lead in Superdelegates!

Robin Country Club Hills   May 9th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

one luv for all democrats. clinton supporters we need your support. it's been a long race. now let's give mcpain hell and take back the white house , congress and local goverments. change from top to bottom.

louieC, MO   May 9th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Hey Republicans, get ready it is time to step up. You can no longer get in between the Democrats. Let the games begin!!!

John San Francisco   May 9th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

So you posted that comment, but not what was submitted on 3 prievous attemps

M.E.M Kansas city   May 9th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

To The Clinton's Let Go It's OK.

FAYE MOGHTADER   May 9th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

THANK YOU MR. ESPINOZA,YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT MR.OBAMA HAS THE INTEGRITY AND ABOVE ALL THE INTELECT TO LEAD THIS GREAT NATION OF US.MRS CLINTON CAN STAY IN THE RACE IF SHE WISHES SO.HOPING THAT THEY COULD BY MIRACALS SMEAR OBAMA,AND GET HER ELECTED.HER SUPPORTERS ARE ALL SEEM A LITTLE OUT OF CONTROLL.AND NOT VERY RATIONAL ABOUT THE UNITY OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AT THE END
FAY FROM VA

blair   May 9th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Nobody has seen Berry win or do anything except be handed the nomination by the press and the Republicans. He has not won anything it has been given to him and it is all because of his color and the fact the republicans know they can not beat Hillary. Ask my black boss and co workers why they voted for him, and they are all women. Because of his color and only that. They all have this illusion that with him in there they are going to get my job, my boss's job. A house, a car, an education. You all are nuts. I worked for my job, I went to school to get an education, I worked to get my house and car. Nothing has been handed to me, I worked and saved. Nothing is going to change for them. Why because they like to scream discrimination and file discrimination charges.

Channell   May 9th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

stop the hate…the truth is this was one hell of a race and we should be proud and support whichever candidate gets the nomination because either way it is history in the making and either candidate would do a great job….so lets please come together and vota against McCain…

Terrence (Winston Salem,NC)   May 9th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Democrats, let's leave the race talk alone. the Repubs will do that enough. Clinton isn't racist, but I do think that she's trying to be divisive for political reasons.

Independent in Illinois   May 9th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

The end is in sight With no Hillary to hate " Buyer's
Remorse " will set in. Good luck on defeating an
eminently qualified, geniune war hero in the fall.

Missy   May 9th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Obama has shown jud