May 9, 2008
Posted: 09:00 AM ET

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 Hillary Clinton pushed for another debate with Barack Obama.
Hillary Clinton pushed for another debate with Barack Obama.

CENTRAL POINT, Oregon (CNN) – Campaigning in her third state of the day on Thursday, Hillary Clinton again called for a debate with Barack Obama, arguing that many of the issues faced in Oregon are not the same as the rest of the country.

“The problems in Oregon are not the same as the problems in Indiana. They’re not the same as the problems in Pennsylvania,” Clinton told several hundred supporters at a nighttime rally."

“…That’s why I was pleased to accept the invitation from the Democratic Party of Oregon to debate my opponent,” Clinton continued, pointing out that they would both be in Portland on Friday and that she was ready “anytime, anywhere.”

Oregon and Kentucky both vote May 20; the Obama campaign has said it expects to be positioned to lock up the nomination following those contests. Clinton urged Oregon voters to not be too hasty in their decision, saying the campaign had just gotten started in the state.

“If you think you’ve made up your mind to support my opponent, wait a while,” said Clinton. “Keep thinking, keep listening, keep watching, keep hoping for that debate which would really make it a very clear choice that you’d be able to see as we talked about the issues that affect Oregon.”

Clinton addressed the question that many have been asking – why does she keep going in the face of Obama’s seemingly insurmountable delegate lead.

“I’m going to keep going because you keep going,” Clinton told the gathering. “When people get up everyday and face the odds that so many face in life and they keep going, of course, that’s what you do if you believe that the future can be better than the present.”

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


KP in CA   May 9th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Give it a rest and drop out the race! Face it, you lost.

for the good of the democratic party   May 9th, 2008 9:55 am ET

haha..hilarious. Hillary is trying to remain significant. There is no way in hell Obama will debate her. good luck Hillary. You are choosing the die a very slow and painful political death.

Kristy   May 9th, 2008 9:56 am ET

Go away. Go Away! GO AWAY!

Jason - KY   May 9th, 2008 9:57 am ET

No Hillary, I think your going to keep going unitl you have succesfully destroyed the Democratic Party.

stew   May 9th, 2008 9:57 am ET

Shut the Hell up!!!! It is over!

mama4obama   May 9th, 2008 9:58 am ET

AKA….I dont have money so I need free press.

Its time hon….its just time. I have seen all I need to see. I have heard all I need to hear. My choice is very clear and I am comfortable with Barack and his vision for the future of this country.

OBAMA 08

some guy from OR   May 9th, 2008 9:58 am ET

i highly doubt at this point that she is going to win the nomination.
that being said, i wonder what her carbon footprint is because she is still campaigning?
she should use that carbon to get her supporters to vote for Obama instead of McCain.

just a thought.

Jack Walden   May 9th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Hillary is irrelevent. Other than making daily outrageous statements in hope that media will pick it up so that she is still a prime time talking point, she has nothing else to offer. Obama needs to ignore her, move on and focus on McCain.

hamstring   May 9th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Hillary is staying in the race because she knows, as many many more of us do, that Obama will be the downfall of a great nation.

Colie Brice   May 9th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Give it up Squawking LIar!

Niky   May 9th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Ya… because she has nothing else to do anymore… Obama has a general Election to fight. Please ignore her Obama! Thanks.

Lisa   May 9th, 2008 9:59 am ET

I don't like this and this is nt helping the campagin. I wish she would just campaign for the good of the party and stop thinking about herself. I agree with Rachel Maddox, she is all in.

For realsies   May 9th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Go away.

If Obama agrees to debate her I would be disappointed that he opted to waste his time. She is no longer the target, McCain is.

Donald from SC   May 9th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Why??!!

Philip   May 9th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Clinton… Shut up already!

Jeff, Oregon   May 9th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Hillary's dust won't fly here in Oregon. This is Obama country.

YES WE CAN!
Obama 08!

MillionMan, Washington, DC   May 9th, 2008 10:00 am ET

She is Deperate!

And, I am confused by Hillary supporters who indicate they will vote for McCain if Obama gets the Dem. nomination! Are you folks not Democrats!!?? Would you really prefer to cut off your nose just to spite your face?

McCain is not an independent! He is a Bush Republican! He has sold out any "maverick inclinations" in him to pander to the right-wing conservative base of the Republicans. His reversal on the tax cuts, his speech on appointing conservative judges, his denial of not having voted for Bush, etc. all speak to this pandering.

Obama is a black man running for president. He has received Secret Service protection earlier than any other candidate in history. His life, his wife's life and the lives of their two daughters are being threatened every day. Would not only a patriot go through this!?

Don’t Obama and Hillary agree on most major issues!?

Thus, the questions become: Are you more racist than Democrat!?
Are you more racist than pro choice!? Are you more racist than anti-tax cuts for the rich!?

y   May 9th, 2008 10:00 am ET

cricket………. cricket!!!!!! no one's listening!

Eric   May 9th, 2008 10:00 am ET

ENOUGH DEBATES.

There is nothing left for the candidates to debate each other about. 21 PRIMARY DEBATES… if you haven't gotten to know the candidates after 21 debates, it is your own intellectual laziness that is at fault.

Jeff Spangler, Arlington, VA   May 9th, 2008 10:00 am ET

It's pathetic watching a pitiable old panderer flailing about across the heartland after almost everyone but her and her inner circle has heard the Fat Lady singing. The challenge now is for her to go away ASAP, gracefully if possible, and let us see if Obama can do his "unification" shtick with all the hard-working folks who have vowed they will never vote for him. I have serious doubts.

vanchav   May 9th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Why? Obama has alreeady won. Get over it Hillary

Old & White   May 9th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Hey Hillary, it's OVER in Oregon. We vote by mail and everyone has already sent 'em in for OBAMA.

Now, GO AWAY!

adam   May 9th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Someone needs to call her at 3:00 am to wake her up from her nightmare.

Chris   May 9th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Vomit. Seeing as how much she lied in each of the previous debates (about healthcare, about NAFTA, etc.) I wouldn't give her any more, either.

Monica   May 9th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Hill

It's over. Obama is not going to debate you. He has no need to. Notice how he never asks for debates????

Its OK to be right   May 9th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Debate????? Debate what..when and how you should quit? I'm burnt out with this thing. There is no need to talk negatively about Mrs. Clinton, she is a fine candidate, but seriously, why is she doing this?

Obama 08

Chad   May 9th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Way to go Hillary. You have the important vote! MY VOTE. Don't pay attention to all those other votes. They don't matter.

I'll vote for McCain before I'll vote for Obama. Oh look at the time. I was supposed to meet up with some other important voters and shoot myself in the foot over an hour ago

Independent   May 9th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Now this is funny! We are debate out, and she still wants to talk, talk, talk. There have been like 22 or 23 dabates already. There is nothing more to dabate. Obama has won, fair and square. Get over yourself Hillary, and leave with dignity!

Cameron   May 9th, 2008 10:01 am ET

No more debates Hillary. You've lost.

RIF   May 9th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Debate waht? Why you want leave?

Democrats Rule   May 9th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Wow - Where is Vannah White when we need her? Senator Clinton needs to buy a vowel and solve the puzzle - THIS PRIMARY IS DONE - DONE DONE DONE - The time for debates was DONE DONE DONE weeks ago. Stop the madness PLEASE! President Obama sure does look good in print doesn't it!

Mike - Texas   May 9th, 2008 10:02 am ET

OBama has everthing to loose by debating Clinton and nothing to gain except practice.

But he does need the practice, because he lost that last debate miserably to Clinton.

OBama is a very eloquent speaker, when he can read from his notes, but his inexperience shows when he is in a debate and has to come up with answers on the fly. His responses to the tax questions in the last debate, really shows his inexperience.

Ben   May 9th, 2008 10:02 am ET

she lost my respect and support! she is out of the race but still wants to debate? how pathetic! 21 debates are enough there is nothing to talk about. her ego is more important than the party…

Kay   May 9th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Is she kidding… she is starting to sound delusional. There is nothing he would gain from debating the loser; we are trying to close this thing up not keep playing with you Hillary.

OBAMA 2008

Garth   May 9th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Please not another request for free advertising so that maybe there is a speck of a chance you will fall on your face and I will shine request. Haven't we heard all the debate rhetoric.

Hillary, just drop out. The light at the end of the tunnel is the Obama Express roaring though to Denver and on to Washington.

Peter in PA   May 9th, 2008 10:02 am ET

This woman is in denial!

Oh! By the way, you practically told Hispanics, Chinese, Japanese, Indians and other ethnic groups that they aren't hard working Americans.
If Hispanics still support this woman, I would be surprised.

Billy from Fl.   May 9th, 2008 10:02 am ET

We all know Obama is afraid to debate her, his true colors come out
in a debate.

Go Hillary, Go On The Ticket As An Independent, we will stand behind
you.

Venus   May 9th, 2008 10:03 am ET

No debate Hillary!

Hey - why don't you debate Mc Cain?

I can't wait til June 3, 2008! I can understand this race isn't over and the other states have already paid money and invested their time but, I will be happy to see her face on the last day…

Hillary should try and do some thing positive the next few weeks!

She has a lot of Democrates in Washington, D.C. pissed at her and the gas tax pandering and now the Obama can't get white voters!

I hope Obama is not going to put her on his ticket for VP!

Praetorian, Fort Myers   May 9th, 2008 10:03 am ET

He will not debate you Hillary.
As long as he can keep the facade of the "redeemer in hope" going–without having to deal too much with the facts…he'll continue to ride the wave of left wing idiocy and blind faith.

Tim in NC   May 9th, 2008 10:03 am ET

She really does have nothing left does she.

Now she' saying that Oregon's people don't deal with the same issues as the rest of the country. That HAS to be what she's saying, otherwise there would be no REAL reason for the debate (except for free air time).

Give it up already. Yes, we are al proud that you, America's first serious female presidential candidate has fought this far after starting out as the "presumptive nominee". Now is the time to call off your rabid supporters before they defect to McCain just to spite the rest of the DNC.

You are no longer helping the cause against the GOP.

Eric   May 9th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Sen Obama, please deny this request. You have stated before that you have debated enough and the rest of America agrees, Hillary is not listening (yet again). Make her beg! She is trailing you, not you trailing her.

Kris from AZ   May 9th, 2008 10:03 am ET

We have seen the debates. Enough is enough. I am tired of debates. I am sure the great poeple of Oregon is too.

pam Eugene OR   May 9th, 2008 10:03 am ET

That is because she is broke and can't afford to advertise. Please Hillary let us unite and defeat McCain in the fall.

get real   May 9th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Hillary, I love ya, but Obama is a coward. He won't debate, remember.

He is too busy pandering to elite snobs and college kids. "Hey everybody, free lattes and I'll pay for your college education".

I can't believe this country. The only experience this man has is working for habitat for humanity.

Thanks for nothing Democrats.

I will write in Hillary or vote McCain

SLAPSTICK, FLORIDA   May 9th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Does the term Cockroach comes to mind. They just never go away.

Oregon is Obama Country   May 9th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Hillary, its time to stop "debating" Senator Obama, and start supporting
him.

Yes We Can.

Jasmyne   May 9th, 2008 10:04 am ET

She really doesn't get it….The race is over. For her sake I really hope she bows out gracefully because this show she is putting on is really hurting her chances of being re-elected to senate.

PD Thomas   May 9th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Hmmm…i do not subscribe that she should drop out…but try and stick to explaining your platform using your own vehicles Hillary. This whole thing about debating…WEAK…from someone who touts themselves as strong, let's not go there again.

mcd   May 9th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Ah yes, still pandering.

Obama should debate McCain though.

white male   May 9th, 2008 10:05 am ET

too bad mrs clinton,the time is coming and we want ouir votes to count and not to a candidate who is goin to loose but win causewe want our votes to count and not make it waste,see u next time around we r our way all to november and then to the white house,,,,we still love u and the dem party.

Jim Wade, IA   May 9th, 2008 10:05 am ET

I am sure Obama would be more than happy to debate McCain in Oregon. Since you know, they are the only two relevant candidates.

Republican for Obama   May 9th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Howard Dean, where are you? What are you doing letting this go on and on? Tell her it's over!

Lee WV   May 9th, 2008 10:05 am ET

What's left to debate,the exact date and time for her to bow out.It did'nt work in NC it won't work in Oregon.He has more important people to worry about now.

Janel, St. Paul, MN   May 9th, 2008 10:06 am ET

Please, please, not ANOTHER debate!

What's the point?

Kelley   May 9th, 2008 10:06 am ET

Mrs. Clinton has run a wonderful campaign , she is smart intelligent woman, and I have the utmost respect for her. That being said I would like to see the supporters of both sides coming together for a common goal. VICTORY

sb   May 9th, 2008 10:06 am ET

She will go to the convention kicking and screaming. She will not quit. She will destroy the party if she doesn't get what she wants. She will lie, cheat, steal and what she won't do…..Bill will. She has said and believes she is the better candidate to face McCain, what she doesn't seem to realize is the american people via their votes, believe its Obama.

Dave W.   May 9th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Hillary Clintons actions show that she has one agenda for the remainder of the primaries, destroy the democrat party. If she cannot be president, she is going to make sure Obama is not going to be President. It just goes to show you that this has been "all about Hillary" the whole time. The DNC and superdelegates have to end this soon if they want any chance of winning in November. Al Gore and John Edwards should move to endorse Obama, which would cause other supers to make their decision now.

Joe Reg   May 9th, 2008 10:07 am ET

She has to be given credit for her tenacity tough.

She should give up on her own accord, but she has no standing to set terms of surrendering.

America has had enough of the Clintons, now it is time for a change.

Go Obama go!!!

Jeff D, South Bend, IN   May 9th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Desperate! Used to respect Clinton a lot for the work she has done, but her and Bill are turning this into a pathetic sideshow, that is dragging both of them down.

alex   May 9th, 2008 10:07 am ET

no debate you have confused drop out shame on to you

Kenneth Estes   May 9th, 2008 10:08 am ET

I have seen enough debates between these two; I hope Obama does not agree to another debate. Clinton needs to fold her tent.

ajones   May 9th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Hillary Darling… It's over. Now let's get some therapy. We will start with 2 hour sessions every day until the DNC convention to help you through this difficult process.

Marc   May 9th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Don't waste your time, Hillary. He'd rather fly under the radar to the nomination than tackle the issues head on. He has no ideas, no creativity, and no clue.

Jean Jolicoeur (Fort Lauderdale)   May 9th, 2008 10:09 am ET

The voice of desperation. Hillary can't realize that the nomination is not for her this time around. She just want to ruin it for the democratic party. She is a very selfish person. She wants to destroy the pary for her own sake. She needs to pack her stuff and leave quietly.

Good bye Hill!!!!!!!

taz   May 9th, 2008 10:09 am ET

watch out she has something up her sleeve. the kitchen sink has not been thrown out yet. this is going to get even uglier.

i am ex-navy and have always been Republican. but i feel that Obama can bring things together. HRC is just pulling things apart. if she can't have it, she'll destroy who ever gets it and wait until her next chance to get it.

Carmen   May 9th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Time to stop this show. Hillary needs to listen to the people, we want change from the Washington people. We have had enough of this mess and corruption, if you have money you can do anything to anyone because money makes you a better person. I am sorry but I have NO RESPECT for the Clintons anymore.

Candi   May 9th, 2008 10:10 am ET

I say no more debates. Debates want help you now Hillary. You need to see the people face to face to get your message out. No debates but more of a one-on-one.

Obama 08

damon   May 9th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Why are you so absolutely certain that Obama will not or can not do the things you talk about for the nation. Your continued presence makes it clear that you don't support him as a democrat first and a president second.

WHY?

Michael   May 9th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Are you kidding me??? I'm telling you, Obama will be taking the oath of office in January and Clinton will be out there calling for a debate… Course with her money problems I can see why she'd want one it's free press for her.

Matt   May 9th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Keep going Hillary. And we want you to run as an independent if you don't get the nomination. If you don't do that, stay away from accepting any position in Obama, because we will be voting for McCain if you are not at top of Democratic ticket.

brettjay   May 9th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Ummm….NO!

Matt   May 9th, 2008 10:11 am ET

There is no debate that if Hillary is not at top of this ticket, November belongs to McCain.

Derrick in Houston, TX   May 9th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Now why would Obama want to give you free publicity in a debate?
Let your campaign come up with the money to voice your issues on radio and tv.

Kendall - Baltimore   May 9th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Why doesn't she stop? If she want to continue in the race - fine. But, please stop menacing.

Chris   May 9th, 2008 10:12 am ET

WWWWWWHHHHHHHHHYYYYYYYYYYYY ???????????

It is over, lady. Get out of the way. Time for Obama to focus on McBush.

Jeff   May 9th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Good Grief.

Schedson   May 9th, 2008 10:12 am ET

LOL.. yeah right….. why would Obama debate hillary again, I guess for more "gotcha games". A debate with Mc Cain YES…Hillary NO. it's that simple..

Mary   May 9th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Looking a bit desparate now. Please, exit with dignity. Your reputation is at stake…..

Damond, Orlando   May 9th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Debate what now Hillary? Oh I know, your exit strategy.

MD for Obama   May 9th, 2008 10:13 am ET

It's too late! Go home already.

goblai67   May 9th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Keep going is good but it's very important to know when to stop.

jay   May 9th, 2008 10:13 am ET

She just want to go negative and try to make him look bad

Ruth   May 9th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Who is she kidding? The Race is over he is clearly the nominee. The only debate/discussion that should occur at this point is one to determine how Hillary Clinton can gracefully bow out.

NickNas   May 9th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Clinton WHO???? We have moved on Hillary. I am seeing that joke about her still running while the new president is swearing in is actually possible.

Obama All The Way   May 9th, 2008 10:14 am ET

So sad. REALLY, what do you hope to accomplish? I have always had the highest respect for you. At this point, anyone who votes for you is a complete idiot. There are a lot out there that still support you… this country is going to hell in a handbasket.

melvin   May 9th, 2008 10:14 am ET

obama should do the debate next week. He should go on the debate and kill her with niceness.

George   May 9th, 2008 10:14 am ET

There is nothing more pathetic than a desperate woman who doesn't know when the relationship is over. Go home Hillary! We know that you think the presidency is a family legacy and that makes you more determined to have it, but for the sake of the Democratic Party, go home. Destroying your opponent in a failed intramural contest will not unite the party going forward.

Susan   May 9th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Why call it a debate when we all know what it really is: a Clinton fundraiser to repay her loan to herself.

Ostriches burying our heads in the sand   May 9th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Oh come on! It's wrap-up time…..no more debates! Please!!!!! The only debate I am looking forward to is the one between the Dem nominee and John McCain!!!

usmc vet   May 9th, 2008 10:15 am ET

I seriously think its time for Dr. Phil to step in and give Hillary a reality check.

tigerakabj   May 9th, 2008 10:15 am ET

I'm sorry Clinton. This is so awful, it's funny LOL! You want another debate?

Hillary, you and I both know you want to meet him in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, the moon, Oregon, and on Mars to trash him, talk about his pastor, and gloat that you are the better debater.

Now seriously, 21 debates is enough. You know you are gonna get your hiney whooped in Oregon. As many split personalities as you have, you could debate yourself 5 ways. Have a nice unhappy day Hillary.

Grant   May 9th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Give me a break…..why are the Dems letting her play this out? We all know the Clintons have dirt on everyone,,,,wonder what they are working on?!

JA Cook   May 9th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Hillary who?

Jeff   May 9th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Go Hillary!

You'll do this champ!

Hillary '08!

Let's put Hillary over the top and have the next best 4 years this country's ever seen!

Tram Tang   May 9th, 2008 10:17 am ET

that's why i'm a strong supporter of Hillary. Keep going on. Eventhough if you loose, you still have my love and my admireable forever.

Brian in Georgia   May 9th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Obama will be getting sworn in as President…..and Hillary will still be campaigning. But, but…Florida and Michigan! lol

NoMoreBillorHillaryClintonInWhiteHouse   May 9th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Woman pack you bag and go, we do not want to hear from you again the American people have spoken they want Mr. Obama for thier President case closed, you can try to spin this as much as you want to, but it ain't going to change anything. Have a nice day and see you in the next life.

Meko   May 9th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Debate for what?? Don't debate her Obama. You are winning. The whole notion of wanting to debate in every state is crazy!! Besides, the two don't differ that much when it comes to many major issues anyway.

Obama 08

Craig   May 9th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Why would Senator Obama want to listen to you. . . lie, twist meanings, shape shift your whole being only to garner votes, you are one disgusting person and need to find meaningful work.

Debby   May 9th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Sen. Clinton shouldn't even waste her breath with a debate the race is over and I hear if Obama is President he is having a special wing built for Rev. Wright at the White House.

Jen B.   May 9th, 2008 10:18 am ET

If she has failed to get her point across after 23 or so of these debates, why inflict another on us weary voters. Besides, after the travesty of the ABC network "debate", I doubt whether many would tune in to another.

Forrest Gump   May 9th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Hillary, is New York not good enough for you?

Go back to your last known place of residence and do some good for the people who got you that great senate job - while you still have it! Go be the governor of New York if you want something better. I hear its vacant.

It is not a shame to be a senator. But it is a shame to keep singing after the fat lady has already sung!

White woman   May 9th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Obama please, please and please for God sake do not debate with her. She is desperate now and she is going to attack you with all negative words.

MD   May 9th, 2008 10:19 am ET

LOL. I cannot believe the gull of this woman. She makes me SICK to my stomach. UGH!

Shirley-Ohio   May 9th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Come on now Hilliary it's over he does not have anything else to prove to anyone, he is the nominee. Take your loss like a woman with emphasis on man. It's over. There is not going to be anymore debates with you it is time for McCain.

Rob   May 9th, 2008 10:20 am ET

the only debate left is whether HRC has any grasp of reality.

Seam, Philly PA   May 9th, 2008 10:20 am ET

This is a joke right? Another debate? It's very clear that Obama is the choice. The only difference is Change vs. the same old politics.

Hillary, you have won the State of Denial. Please exit.

Collin   May 9th, 2008 10:20 am ET

No more debates it is over, voters have made their decision and nothing is going to change the reality that you have lost Hillary suck it up and "man up". You want to play with the big boys don't cry like a little girl.

dj   May 9th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Hillary, you very much in it for yourself.Don't care if party splits.I voted for you but it is time to unite and beat McCain. too much at stake to lose this election to Bush's 3rd term.

Scotty   May 9th, 2008 10:22 am ET

It's a wrap. Wasting their time and ours. No one in your party is going to let you steal the election. Superdelegates see this but, you don't.

Clifton in oregon   May 9th, 2008 10:22 am ET

please get out of the race for the good of the party!!!! hillary…. please do it for yourself, do it for the democratic party, do it for me, but above all do it for america!!!!!!

Greg F   May 9th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Why are these Obama supporters so mean? I thought he was for peace? I guess it is relative…

shirley   May 9th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Hillary, people get up everyday because they have to put food on the table, not because the feel entitled to be President and don't know when they have lost. No more debates, Senator Obama has already won and the last one was a farce , Hillary 40 minutes on flag pins and other trivia.

Q   May 9th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Hillary,
This is looking really pathetic, leave with some grace….or something.

JanumuK   May 9th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Hillary wants to continue the race till the bitter end. That is her right but no more debates.

Fantasia   May 9th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Love this woman!

With you all the way.

it's the truth everywhere…woman has to work twice as hard to be noticed…experience doesn't count when it is a woman

anyways, no one can tell a woman to quit,

I personally don't want her to quit. You finish the race, even if you lose. No QUITTING.

Zach   May 9th, 2008 10:24 am ET

OBAMA SUPPORTERS ARE DELUSIONAL. THERE IS NO WAY HE'LL BE ABLE TO BEAT McCAIN IN THE GENERAL ELECTIONS. THEN, THESE SAME LOSERS WILL CRY THAT IT WAS BECAUSE OF HILLARY THAT OBAMA LOST. OBAMA IS A MEDIA CREATION AND UNFORTUNATE RESULT OF OUR INABILITY TO TALK ABOUT MERIT WHEN RACE IS INVOLVED IN OUR COUNTRY.

JanumuK   May 9th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Hillary no more debates and no more pant suits.

nathan   May 9th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Hilary or McCain. Novermber will definitely be race fight, if obama is the normine. 93% black vote for obama, 60% white vote for hilary. If Hilary lose the normination, it's black people who did it.
Obama will lose very bad in general election. Democratic caucus election is a joke! Without winning the base of democratic big state base, obama will lose his base in general election? Democratic will lose their best chance to enter white house!

Lisa   May 9th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Jeff, Oregon May 9th, 2008 10:00 am ET

Hillary's dust won't fly here in Oregon. This is Obama country.

YES WE CAN!
Obama 08!

Thank you and I hope we can get past her —-SOON

Desmond Sequeira   May 9th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Oh, Please !!!! Mrs Clinton!!!
Time to be graceful.

Even apart from the math, recognize that OBAMA should really be the nominee - for reasons you and all of us are now too familiar with.

Lydia   May 9th, 2008 10:25 am ET

She is desperate.. on her last leg!

Jack Robertson   May 9th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Hillary, the fat lady is already belting out her tune. Can't you hear the music?

Arkansas Undertaker   May 9th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Hillary, when you are winning you dont have to debate. We are absolutley tired of debates with you anyway. We need to be focusing on debates with John McCain.

MRuzza   May 9th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Don't you get the feeling that Sen Clinton will still be campaigning and calling for more debates even after Barack Obama is installed as the country's next president? Only then it will merely be laughable as well as sad, instead of merely destructive to the Democratic Party and the country, as it now is.

nate   May 9th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Of course she needs free tv time because shes broke. Btw I never drank a latte - what is a latte?

Alice   May 9th, 2008 10:26 am ET

Debate what? We all know the positions of the candidates. Hillary is looking for a stumble….take a hint HIllary…IT'S OVER (yippee!). Finally, the end of the Clintons is at hand.

Jason - KY   May 9th, 2008 10:26 am ET

I wonder what she is telling the "white blue collar workers" of Oregon. Did she use to visit as a young girl and fish and hunt with her grandfather?

Did she promise to get the pharmaceutical companies to pay the cost of medication over the summer?

Instead of asking for a debate so she can get some free TV time she should be asking for a fork, because she's done.

Jamaal Kansas   May 9th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Of course she wants to debate she will not get no free (Attack Time) she is pathetic and it shows!

David, Silver Spring MD   May 9th, 2008 10:27 am ET

The only thing left to debate is why Hillary is still hanging around.

Marc - Canada supports Obama   May 9th, 2008 10:27 am ET

More game playing by Hillary that the voters can see right through. Hillary, please give it up - you are sinking lower and lower. Time to think of the party you claim you love and support.

Oh! The Irony   May 9th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Debate for what? I'd just ignore her. The one thing good about Hillary's "stalker-like" tendecies throughout this primary season, is that Obama has had a chance to campaign hard in most states and get some exposure to the voters.

Thanks Hillary, now go home to your cookies.

Bobby   May 9th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Go play with Billy Hillary!!!

KD   May 9th, 2008 10:27 am ET

The problems in Oregon are different from the problems in Indiana are different from the problems in Pennsylvania . . . which is why we have federalism and state governments.

mjones   May 9th, 2008 10:28 am ET

Hillary is more dangerous than ever. She can't accept defeat and is more than likely trying to find something negative on Obama. Let it go Hillary and help unite the party.

nathan   May 9th, 2008 10:29 am ET

As long as she keeps calling Obama an "opponent" why should he debate.

I thought the "opponent" was McCain.

Hillary Clinton .. "the best republican candidate, they never had"

JanumuK   May 9th, 2008 10:29 am ET

after the ABC fiasco Obama will be worse than Erik on survivor if he agrees to another debate with Hillary.

Time for Exit Strategy   May 9th, 2008 10:31 am ET

I voted for Sen. Clinton in the Missouri Primary, but now I think it's time for her to step aside. She has lost the democratic party nomination, and is now making herself and the party look foolish as she gasps for anyone she can pull down with her. I'm sorry I voted for her.

Amy OFlaherty Reno, NV   May 9th, 2008 10:31 am ET

Senator Clinton refused to debate her challengers when she was running for the New York senate seat. Funny how things are different when she's on the losing side of things.

Kansas   May 9th, 2008 10:32 am ET

This a very close race and all the votes need to be counted, unless
you want a candidate to win that hasn't won yet. Florida and Michigan
need to re-vote so we can feel good about whoever wins. If Obama
supporters want everyone to unite around Obama, this need to happen.

Dee, MO   May 9th, 2008 10:32 am ET

Obama's next debate will be against John McCain. Republicans get ready. This is going to be great.

vic   May 9th, 2008 10:33 am ET

get real, we don't need people like you that are bitter when their nominee loses. That is very unpatriotic of you saying that your are willing to vote for mccain. You are willing to ruin the country!

Matt   May 9th, 2008 10:34 am ET

Obama will not be president. Mark my words. We will make sure of that come November.

sheryl   May 9th, 2008 10:35 am ET

Hillary please stop you are starting to look bad!!!! Please unite the party!!!!

Hilda   May 9th, 2008 10:35 am ET

John McCain should be the next person Obama debates. Hillary needs the free tv time a debate will bring. Hillary debate yourself, you are such a sad person now. I remember now why I use to like you and that woman is gone.

Paul   May 9th, 2008 10:36 am ET

The next debate will be between the nominees: Obama vs. McCain.

Marsha Cox   May 9th, 2008 10:36 am ET

Debate? He won't debate her. He can't debate without showing what a fool he is.

Pam   May 9th, 2008 10:38 am ET

This is actually getting rather amusing now. How can anyone in their right mind not think this woman has completely lost it?

Jennifer, Chicago Illinois   May 9th, 2008 10:39 am ET

She's gone from desperate and pathetic to downright hilarious. I seriously thought I was going to die from laughter when I read this.

It's over Hillary. Why continue to make a fool of yourself and potentially damage your prospects for political advancement in the future?

OBAMA 08

Georges   May 9th, 2008 10:39 am ET

I hope we would get past her soon
Obama 08

Mandy   May 9th, 2008 10:40 am ET

Obama: Please don't waste time. Hilary is already out. You need to focus on McCain.

AJ   May 9th, 2008 10:40 am ET

I am a huge Hillary supporter but dont understand why she is wasting time and resources in states that she cannot win. She should be living in W. VA and KY where she can win by large margins and prevent Obama from cutting into her lead. Let the morons in Oregon worship at the alter of Obama, she wont change their minds.

Jim   May 9th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Please go away to New York, Mrs. Clinton. The show is over for you. I would love to see more debates… just not with you in them. Obama vs. McCain debate awaits!

Yes we can!   May 9th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Debate what?…..we all have the same issues and we're all facing the same econmic drama, gas drama, healthcare drama, education drama, iraq war drama, bad instrastructure drama, global warming drama,…….i bet you two can switch sides and debate each other based on each other's views…that how much 21 debates can do for you….

John   May 9th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Free face time, because the Clinton campaign is broke, that's what this idiotic debate suggestion is all about. More than 20 debates is more than enough and the majority of Democrats have rejected you Hillary. Give it up!

terry   May 9th, 2008 10:41 am ET

Bar Bar will not debate…he has proven that he can only give pretty speeches and not think on his feet. He is all gift wrap and there is nothing in the box!

Jerry   May 9th, 2008 10:42 am ET

Hillary please go away American people dont want you as our president come in join Obama to take the country back from the republican

MI White Catholic Woman 4 Barack   May 9th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Hillary, go debate with Bill the need to pay your debts. You've got the money now pay the people you owe.

OBAMA 08!

michael   May 9th, 2008 10:43 am ET

Obama has taken the honey (won the primary) and no longer need the bees (debate). He needs his efforts directed at unifying the party for the November challenge.

DELMARVA   May 9th, 2008 10:43 am ET

I'm still trying to figure out why Hillary thinks "…hard-working Americans, white Americans…that didn't go to college…" constitutes a broad coalition.

Where's the diversity? Oops! That's right. Those groups are rolling with Obama.

MurphyMorseJohnson   May 9th, 2008 10:43 am ET

21 debates was more than enough. If Hillary wants to televise debates, her campaign can finance replays of previous debates. She really misses the mark. What would be more substantive, revealing and entertaining would be televising the results of a reliable polygraph test–the subject–the Clintons' shabby tall tales.

Rockwell   May 9th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Obama is too afraid Hillary. He is nothing but a baby.

Go Hillary.

Debate this...   May 9th, 2008 10:44 am ET

I just donated more to the Obama camp since he is not seeking free advertisment by endless debates.

Interesting   May 9th, 2008 10:44 am ET

First there was Cleopatra…

Now Hillary, Queen of Denial

Audrey   May 9th, 2008 10:45 am ET

I think you need to give up Hillary. I am sorry, but you lost this race.

kuyakalbo   May 9th, 2008 10:45 am ET

go obama go and the democratic party must unite!!!The electable one has spoken…

F.F   May 9th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Yeah - WHY? Give it up already BILLARY! Your time is up

ABC=Anybody But Clinton   May 9th, 2008 10:45 am ET

oh my goodness…..i have no words…..i can only shake my head in disbelief…..

Scott, NY NY   May 9th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Quite pathetic. I predict those pantsuits will need to be let out in the coming months.

Carl   May 9th, 2008 10:46 am ET

Mrs. Clinton, you have become a joke. Please, pack your bags and go home (wherever that is, this week).

J.S.   May 9th, 2008 10:46 am ET

I hope that Hillary Clinton can find the time in the last remaining days of her campaign to visit with the families of those who have lost loved ones in Iraq. So that she can beg for forgiveness for proudly voting for a war that has claimed the lives of over 4000 young men and women.

OBAMA 08!   May 9th, 2008 10:47 am ET

WHY? That won't do anything for you— nothing will change… plus there has been way too many debates we already know what their plans are and what issues they want to address if either were to become president.. the debates are always the same every time there is one. . . she's just trying to get free press because she's broke!!

Don   May 9th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Obama must be afraid of Clinton at Debates. She has proven her experience and expertise.
Whats the harm, a Healthy debate is good for the Party.
By the way all you people who bad mouth Hillary, how soon you forget how good you had it in the nineties, remember what they say about pay backs.

john   May 9th, 2008 10:48 am ET

its over….

We have a new president…

President Barack Obama

Dave   May 9th, 2008 10:49 am ET

oh my gosh, this lady does not deal with reality. we don't need any more debates. there was a poll on CNN a few weeks ago and almost 75% of the people said we don't need any more debates to make our minds up. get a clue.

Glenna   May 9th, 2008 10:49 am ET

I will vote for Hilliary Clinton to the end.
The news people on CNN were feeling sorry for him because
he was raised on food stamps. My son was postal worker for
30 yrs and said thousands get food stamps because they are
too lazy to work.
I am 83 this year and my mother and father raised 10 children,
working hard on their farm and never asked for welfare or food
stamps.
I hope Hilliary keeps going and demanding that Michigan and
Florida be counted because O'bama is afraid if they wil be
counted that he will lose. Those people voted and need their
votes counted.

Chad   May 9th, 2008 10:49 am ET

SELF-INFLECTED GUNSHOT WOUNDS TO THE FOOT VICTOMS FOR JOHN MCCAIN 2008!!!!!

100 YEARS OF WAR SOUNDS A LOT BETTER THAN SOMEONE I MODESTLY DISAGREE WITH ON A FEW MINOR ISSUES

bj   May 9th, 2008 10:49 am ET

It is a shame that Hilary Clinton is acting as desperate as she is. My parents adored the Clintons. They could do not wrong!!! What she is now saying to Black people who were a big part of putting her husband in the oval office for 8 years is that they don't matter. All of us matter!! Blacks, Whites, Hispanics, Old, Young, etc.!!! Stop being divisive and accept your loss graciously. YOU CAN'T STEAL THIS ELECTION. THAT IS THE ONLY WAY TO WIN AT THIS POINT AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY WILL NOT WIN IN NOVEMBER IF THIS HAPPENS. It's one thing if you win the delegates, popular vote, most State, etc. No one would have a problem wint this. But to say that you deserve to steal it from him is unacceptable. Bow out graciously.

wthwah   May 9th, 2008 10:49 am ET

A white voter to Hillary Clinton. You don't have my vote, no need to debate, Sen. Obama has my white vote. You lost, quit, show some semblence of decency and concern for your country and your party.

PS: What channel does Marsh Cox watch, because, every time Clinton opens her mouth, she makes a fool of herself. When Obama speaks, I may not agree, but he is professional, and poised.

Perhaps a fool doesn't recognize a fool…

Hotlanta   May 9th, 2008 10:49 am ET

Debate for what and with whom? Whatever the issues that need to be addressed, we all know the tatics that HRC uses. This has NO advantage to Obama.

He does NOT NEED TO DEBATE. Obviously she is still debating every time she speaks that she cannot and has not accepted truth–that seems to be hard for her to comprehend or realize.

She already debating by herself and she can continue way past November election day. She probably will be calling for a debate during inaguaration. Poor thing!

Zman   May 9th, 2008 10:50 am ET

Hell to the NO, Come on 22 times the same thing
Please don't be redundant on top of everything you already are

Candice in VA   May 9th, 2008 10:50 am ET

nathan May 9th, 2008 10:24 am ET
Hilary or McCain. Novermber will definitely be race fight, if obama is the normine. 93% black vote for obama, 60% white vote for hilary. If Hilary lose the normination, it's black people who did it.

How ignorant do you sound?!! Obama has the support of more than just the black people and if I recall correctly it isnt the black pple's fault if they don't vote for her its its a free country you can vote for whomever you want. We (black people) don't think she is a bad candidate we just think there is a BETTER candidate. Don't take our vote for granted. It will be a tough race but pls remember it will be tough with Hillary too bc pple don't trust her lies and the way she plays old politics with old money. And she has too many I-O-Us and everyone can see she runs a negative campaign.
Its up to the pple that whomever the Dem Nominee is that they will stay loyal to the party and the issues they believe in. How STUPID is that to vote Repub just bc your candidate doesn't make it. Come on people we are smarter than that. But I am glad you realize the power in not only the black vote but EVERYONE's vote!!

YK   May 9th, 2008 10:50 am ET

For the fools that wants to vote for McCain, guess what, we don't want to know. Majority of the educated will vote Barack in office so he can reform our education system so at least you can go to school to be able to think beyond your myopic and dull senses! Nonesense. You don't mind McCain's continuation of Bush bcos ur candidate lost! I dare you to go to school, and then read ur comments again after your successful graduation. Hope you don't fail over and over like HRC and her bar exams, the person u want to die for. Idiots!!!

wwf   May 9th, 2008 10:50 am ET

Finally, there's the stubborn little fact that Clinton completely opposed recognizing Michigan and Florida until after the primaries–i.e., when she realized she might need their delegates to win the nomination. "It's clear that this election they're having [in Michigan] is not going to count for anything," she said during an interview with New Hampshire Public Radio in October 2007. She wasn't alone. Two months earlier, Clinton adviser Harold Ickes actually voted to strip the rogue states of their delegates as a member of the DNC's Rules and Bylaws committee–"to prevent the gaming of the system," he said. Later than fall, Patti Solis Doyle, then Clinton's campaign manager, pledged not to compete in either contest–and was unequivocal as well. "We believe Iowa, New Hampshire, Nevada and South Carolina play a unique and special role in the nominating process… and the DNC's rules and its calendar provide the necessary structure to respect and honor that role," she said. "Thus, we will… adhere to the DNC-approved nominating calendar." And when Michigan pushed for an early vote in 2004, then-DNC chairman–and current Clinton aide–Terry McAuliffe put his foot down. "If I allow you to do that, the whole system collapses," McAuliffe said (at least according to his memoir)."The closest [Michigan's delegates will] get to Boston will be watching it on television. I will not let you break this entire nominating process for one state. The rules are the rules." But when Clinton "won" Michigan on Jan. 15–and presumably caught a glimpse of the polling that showed her well ahead in Florida–she quickly changed her tune. "I believe our nominee will need the enthusiastic support of Democrats in these states to win the general election," she said on Jan. 25. "And so I will ask my Democratic convention delegates to support seating the delegations from Florida and Michigan." Ickes, Solis Doyle and McAuliffe immediately fell in line.

Mike   May 9th, 2008 10:50 am ET

The longer she drags this out, the less likely I am to support an Obama ticket with her as vice. Dream team? More like Dream on.

Mike from NY   May 9th, 2008 10:51 am ET

She has NO experience. She is a phony. Don't buy into her hype. It is a like like her Bosnia story. Pretty soon she won't even be able to get white votes either.

get real   May 9th, 2008 10:51 am ET

in reply to "Hamstring" comment

I think President Bush, Dick Cheney & Jonh MCcain has taken this great nation to its lowest point ever…..I doubt that Obama can take it any lower…Please!!!!!

(Hillary is staying in the race because she knows, as many many more of us do, that Obama will be the downfall of a great nation.)

Chuck   May 9th, 2008 10:51 am ET

This really is pathetic. Is there really any need for another debate?Hillary just does not get it. She cannot win the nomination and continues to act as if she is viable. Still clinging to hopes that the party will now count all the delegates from Michigan & Florida, which is not going to happen and I have to ask… if Obama had won either or both of those contests would she be clamoring for them to count for his benefit? On Monday when she thought she could win big in Indiana there was no talk of Florida & Michigan. Tuesday they are "disenfranchised voters" and if we count the delegates I am still in it! oh pa-leeze! The money is drying up, delegates are defecting and still according to a twisted kind of math that only the Clinton's could cook up she can still win huh?
This is all about Hillary and her desire to be in power. She like Bill before her will say and do anything to win. I am sure if it was left up to her she would take the fight right to the convention floor and destroy the party and any chance for the White House to get her way. Thanks Hillary.. but no thanks

mick   May 9th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Time for Hillary to go Independent, Obama can't win the GE. She must do this for the good of the Country

Susan   May 9th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Bet Obama refuses

Hillary 08!!!!!!!!!

Venus   May 9th, 2008 10:52 am ET

No more debates Hillary! This is sad! This is what it is coming down to! Her entire staff and Bill Clinton should be fired!

Even now - she should be trying to do some thing positive or attack Mc Cain!

Obama - just stay focus - this is really almost over!

But— it's good to see the powerful Hillary begging a rookie for a debate!!! This is almost like watching a fighter in a boxing ring fighting themself after the fight has been won!

I like all the new ploys her crazy staff tries to throw in this race:

Polls say Hillary can beat Mc Cain..
Polls say whites won't vote for Obama…
Polls say she is stronger than Obama…
Polls say she should be president…
Polls say Obama will be next president…

Hillary won Indiana by 1% - the lastest news!!!

YK   May 9th, 2008 10:52 am ET

She claims she can win general elections, but she can't win primaries! Liar!

Michelle Baldwin   May 9th, 2008 10:52 am ET

Somebody wake up the little princes from her dream! It is time for a reality check. And BTW, where is she originally from really? Whereever she campaigns at, she is saying she is from there!! I don't know how her supporters can stomach her. I sure can't. I want to see a woman in the ticket but NOT that woman! Go Claire McCaskill! You are very smart, have common sense, your smile melts up the world and you have a good heart inside. Unlike someone else, wink, wink, ha, ha!

Marge   May 9th, 2008 10:53 am ET

WHY would anyone want to debate Hillary???? LOL! IT'S OVER HILLARY!!!!!
Didn't Huckabee request a debate from McCain,during his LAST days in the campaign????? LOL! LOL!
Hillary needs to be having a debate with her advisers on when to GET OUT OF THERACE!!!! IT'S OVER!!!!!!

Steve Ford   May 9th, 2008 10:53 am ET

Denial is a very sad thing. It's time to wake up and smell the coffee.

Debate yourself, Hillary…Debate a future after this loss…Debate how you're going to get your $11.4 million dollars back…Debate the mirror…

Debate all you want, but the game is over.

I REPEAT! GAME OVER!

Candice in VA   May 9th, 2008 10:53 am ET

And I agree with whomever wrote DON"T QUIT even if shes loosing she should stay in its only 6 more contest. She's already invested millions in her campaign that could have gone to our inner city schools, or teachers, or even HEALTHCARE….

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 9th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Obama to Hillary:

Debate THIS!

jfs Memhis, Tn   May 9th, 2008 10:54 am ET

Enough Sen. Clinton…………please do not ruin all of our respect and admiration for you. If indeed you want to be considered a VP choice please do not push the envolope. You should be out supporting and working for the likely candidate. That will get you further as a VP choice as opposed to continuing on this winless battle. Stop fighting the movement and start fighting for the party. Please show the dignity that you deserve. There's really no one else out there to impress…..we've heard ,we believe, and now the choice has been made by us. I hope that is what this is all about …………US the voters. The decision has been made….the voters yet to be heard from in the primaries will support you REGARDLESS what the next few weeks bring to the party. God be with you.

PAUL PROVIDENCE RI   May 9th, 2008 10:54 am ET

The debate is over why the hell are you even hanging on. You know it is over, so does your husband and daughter. I know you have to get back the money you loaned out. Hell you aren't going to pick up that tab. You want to hurt the party and Obama in the fall. If Obama loses this run and you come back in 2012 and tell the party " I told you I was the right choice." Well they are going to remember how you hurt the Party. So just go away and do us all a great service.

Catherine   May 9th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Please explain to me how you can vote for Hillary or Obama in the primaries but then if your candidate doesn't win you will go to the complete opposite side and vote for McCain. This makes ZERO sense to me. Everyone knows Hillary and Obama are very similar in their political positions. Please don’t let your disappointment punish our country, you will only be hurting yourself, your family and me. Is that what you teach your children, go to the other side just because you don’t get your way?

Come one people!!! We aren't picking the captain of the kick ball team in 4th grade.

Democrats all the way!!!

Mary from NY   May 9th, 2008 10:56 am ET

I wonder if she lost in Florida and Michigan if she would be fighting so hard to have the delagates seated. I bet not. She only wants them seated because she can't win without them. She can't win with them either. I hope when she leaves she takes James Carvel, Paul Begala, and Lanny Davis with her - they are as annoying as she is.

Chris from San Antonio   May 9th, 2008 10:57 am ET

RE: get real May 9th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Perhaps you should take advice some from your screen name.

I suppose professor of Constitutional Law and Editor of the Harvard Law Review don't count as experience.

ele   May 9th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Does she have a loose screw (smile)? Someone needs to tighten it up so she can think more clearly. Go OB all the way!

Mike   May 9th, 2008 10:57 am ET

You're done. Its over. Time to throw in the towel… YOU ARE HURTING AMERICA, Mrs. Clinton.

Smrt man   May 9th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Hmm…

A debate is a great idea! Now that the nomination is wrapped up… Obama and McCain should start debating! What a great idea Hillary! Set up a debate between Obama and McCain!

That way we can see how ugly McCain really is.

Way to go lady…

Obama '08

bj   May 9th, 2008 10:57 am ET

It's absolutely amazing how people say that it's okay to win by any means necessary. I can't comprehend this. If Obama was doing what Hilary Clinton is doing, everyone, Black, White, Hispanic, etc. would have stopped him long ago. In fact, I believe the party would have tarred and feathered him by now. Why is it O.K. for her to do this? I need help in understanding this? I voted for Bill Clinton and am ashamed of how this is playing out. It's almost like Hilary Clinton is saying that she deserves to be the nominee. How dare Obama to steal her spot light!!! To be honest, no one expected us to be in this situation when started, but we are. Stand up and do what's right. He is ahead in pleged, popular and number of States won. How simple is that. If Hilary was in the same position they would have made him stop by now.

Peggy   May 9th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Hillary, Go home to NY and pack your bags…not for a trip to DC but for your trip home to Scranton where you'll find comfort living with other racists.

You've lost this contest. It's all over and the way you make your exit is important - you can either jump on the 'unity' train - becuase the majority of Americans have made it clear that's what we want - or you can live longer in the state of denial, hoping to perpetuate divisiveness and conflict…. Please, take the high road for once in your life - we're tired of your lies and don't want you or Bill anywhere near OUR White House!

Not So Delusional   May 9th, 2008 10:58 am ET

Those that think Obama supporters are delusional in believing that he can win the general election are themselves not living in reality.

Remember, this is just a primary. A primary. Who gives a hoot about primaries? Yet, this man (BHO) and quite honestly this woman (HRC) have produced turnouts for primary elections that are staggering. And it's only the primaries. Just wait until the General.

Delusion is believing that America will vote into office an old man on the verge of senility that will end up having to give power over to the VP within 3 years because he will no longer be capable of fufilling the role of the office.

Obama 08!!!!   May 9th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Go Barack…..Go home Hillary!!!

Obama 08   May 9th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Obama needs to let these primaries run its course, focus on the national election and begin to plan a June or July trip to European and Middle Eastern countries.

The reception he will receive from allies will be outstanding and a clear picture to voters of the positive effect his nomination, and hopefully his eventual presidency, will do to the image of America.

L and I'm out peace   May 9th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Hillary it's time to say: To all say good-by to all your company.
H I L L A R Y C L I N T O N. For the good of the party and now you have missed up for being the V. P. This is a slow death for the Clintons.

rylee   May 9th, 2008 11:01 am ET

STAY IN HILLARY!!!!!!!

Plano Texas   May 9th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Hillary needs to realize it's not always all about her. She needs to step up to the plate and support Obama instead of continuing to weaken him by dragging this thing out. At this point, she is hurting him more than the attacks the Republicans are making. She needs to give him her full support not only in words but in action if she truly wants the Democrats to win in the fall.

VOTEDFORHILLARY   May 9th, 2008 11:03 am ET

I voted for Hillary in the primaries in NJ, now my entire view of her has changed, she's not a fighter anymore, she wants to destroy the Democratic Party, that's why now I'm with OBAMA!!

And by the way Hillary I'm 100% white!

Obama 08

Shelly from WI   May 9th, 2008 11:03 am ET

I'm auctioning off some pants suits to raise funds for Hillary's campaign. Come on people, let's stick together Hill-ton '08. Please visit our site and donate donate donate.

Xavier, St. Louis, MO   May 9th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Hillary, that dog don't hunt! This race is over, go debate with Bill. Over better yet, go debate with your psychotic self.

Shelly from WI   May 9th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Pantsuits for sale! available in every color you can think of.

Brian   May 9th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Zach, you are correct. Hillary will bear some blame if McCain wins.

sh   May 9th, 2008 11:03 am ET

Sen Clinton should be a leader and exit gracefully. You will earn more respect than if by May 20. She has fought well but ran poor campaign.

Steve   May 9th, 2008 11:04 am ET

It would be fun to watch. I think another debate on the convention floor would be interesting as well.

Margi   May 9th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Wake me up for the November e