May 9, 2008
Posted: 11:28 AM ET

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The Clinton campaign continues to press the electablitly issue.
The Clinton campaign continues to press the electablitly issue.

(CNN) – Hillary Clinton’s campaign stepped up its efforts to convince uncommitted members of Congress to back her campaign Friday, releasing a memo signed by more than a dozen congressional Democrats that argues she is “the strongest candidate to have at the top of the ticket this fall” and sending a PowerPoint presentation to legislators detailing her ability to carry swing districts.

The representatives – including Kendrick Meek and Debbie Wasserman Schultz of Florida, one of the states at the center of the party’s heated delegate dispute – say the party will unite around Barack Obama if he becomes the nominee, but point to her wins in states like Ohio and Pennsylvania as evidence she can “connect with voters we must deliver in the fall, including blue collar Democrats who can sway this election as they have in the past….

“Hillary has won rural and suburban districts which we as Democrats must carry to maintain our edge in Congress.”

And in a PowerPoint presentation e-mailed to every Democratic legislator on Capitol Hill, along with the rest of the party’s superdelegates, the Clinton campaign detailed instances that demonstrated how Clinton had beaten Obama in Republican-leaning congressional districts, and had consistently topped him among key voting blocs like seniors and Hispanics.

“In 2006, the Democrats retook Congress by picking up 31 new seats. 20 of these freshmen Democrats are in Republican-leaning districts that voted for President Bush in 2004,” says the presentation. “These freshmen need a nominee who can compete in their tough districts.”

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Prof. from El Paso   May 9th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

II totally agree with Tom, St.Luis. I am a University Professor and having a PhD degree consider myself educated without putting anybody down. The way Obama supporters including media putting down Clinton and her supporters are totally undemocratic and that really make me think not to vote for Obama. I am a democrat and like to vote for a democratic candidate who surrounds himself/herself with people who respect other individual. I sincerely think media should screen what Obama supporters are writing. This is causing lots of division within the party.

Boston for OBAMA   May 9th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Hillary Clinton has shown the world she is racist. Clinton cannot represent the USA with her views. Latinos….watch out. She's not your friend. I could never vote for a Clinton again in life. What a waste.

Hypothetical Question   May 9th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

If the tables were reversed and Obama was trailing Hillary in pledged delegates would he be asking the superdelegates to still give him the nomination?

We will never know the answer to this, but I don't think he would be handling it in the same way she is. Maybe I'm wrong…but I just think it would have been political suicide for Obama to say he is the "more electable" candidate even though he got less votes than the other person. Nevertheless, Hillary is trying to get away with just this. I wonder why might the standard be different for her if it is different at all?

white dude   May 9th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

I especially love her argument that blacks are a bunch of lazy hottentots. Not like the hard working white folks.

Generation X   May 9th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

HILLARY SUPPORTERS- Don't blame Barack Obama for the FL and MI votes NOT counting, sure he turned down a revote in MI that was presented by a Michigan Senator backing Hillary that was unfair. Just two days ago Hillary turned down an offer presented by the Michigan DNC that would give her 69 delegates and Barack 59 delegates. It is a two way street and HILLARY COULD CARE LESS ABOUT FL and MI after the Democratic nomination.

joyce   May 9th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

HILLARY
please quit begging people to support you
it is so unbeconing of you
stop and think
go for the vp spot
obama is a nice guy and he will treaat you good and he said he will give bill a important job if he wants it. so help our usa and lets beat mcsain

lou   May 9th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

She and her camp are the only disillusioned people who think this. The rest of the country is ready for OBAMA. shut up ,you lost,deal with it.

vicki   May 9th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

If Hillary really wanted to save Americans Money WHY DOESN"T SHE STOP ASKING PEOPLE TO SEND HER $ 50.00 WHEN SHE IS WASTING THE MONEY ON A LOSING BATTLE. WE DON'T NEED A SUMMER BREAK ON GAS TAX WE NEED A BREAK FROM HILLARY WASTING OUR MONEY AND HER OWN .

HILLARY DON"T WASTE ANY MORE MONEY !!!!!!!!!!

Dian Mo   May 9th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Every One the finishing line is 2025 delegates.

If no of both can get 2025, Let Super Delegates have two choices:

1.) Hillary/Obama
2.) Obama/Hillary

Michael in Seattle   May 9th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

I would really like to see Hillery win, but looking at the numbers I do not see that happening. I will not, however cross party lines to vote for someone jI do not believe in ust cause the one I wanted didn't win. I do not want another four years of the same stuff we have been dealing with for the past eight years. Please Hillery suppporters, back Obama in Nov. We need to UNITE!

Von Bismark   May 9th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

THIS WOMAN IS THE NEW MACHEVELLI. WHAT BEATS IS THE REASON BEHIND SUPPOSEDLY INTELLIGENT PEOPLE BACKING HER!

NEVER QUIT   May 9th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Hillary, The Obama supporters already called you every name on the book. Don't ever quit. We will write your name in the General. I would love too see what the Obamanites and this STUIPID democratic party will do than. Nancy Pelosi and Company are toast. I really cannot understand what happened to the Democratic party. FRUSTRATING!!!

soothsayer   May 9th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

One poster said that the Catholic vote would swing over to McCain. That is vvery doubtful what with McCain's supporter John Hagge's thoughts about the Catholic Church.

Johnny G   May 9th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Hillary, you're making a fool of yourself. Walk away while you still have a shred of dignity. For you HC supporters… quit living in a bubble. She's becoming more and more unelectable by the minute. Think about what would have to happen in order for her to become the democratic nominee. She'd have to pull something so loathsome that she'd be universally despised by November. Look at the big picture people.

carrie   May 9th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

the person with the first vote is an idiot
we do not vote hillary,not because of her uneducated and abusive and racist followers,but because we do not agree with her
not voting obama because of his followers means that contrary to what u claim.
u are not capable od independent thought.
go home and wait in front of ur tv,to watch barracks swearing in as president of the united states
loser

Ugo   May 9th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Is she still running for presidency? If so, for which country?

tom   May 9th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

anne in OK, who told you that they can not win without Ohio,Penn and whatever you are saying things are changing incase you haven't noticed that is why she is loosing. Let the votes count not your theory, take a hike, maybe she should start campaigning for senator job and there are very slim chances that she will get that ticket too, it is very unfortunate for her, the rules are not going to change this is new America and we love it. Whether Mc Cain or Obama let the people speak it is not about Rep or Dem is about new America Hillary is done tell her to join, Hcbye, and others

Fred Atlanta, GA   May 9th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

All you hillary supporters are pathetic if your candidate was so inevitable she should have closed this race long ago like on super tuesday you guys and she herself needs to face it she's not going to get the nomination she ran a horrible campaign that's why she's where she is now and for you to vote for mccain just out of spite is ridiculous that's why we will never be FULLY united in this country. But I say go ahead and vote for mccain it doesn't matter anyway a lot of you will wake up come november because gas will be even higher also food, energy etc if you want to vote for mccain go right ahead you forget the 50 state NEW voter registration Obama is putting together so we won't need your votes anyway!! We'll have NEW ones.

OBAMA 08/12 YES WE CAN and YES WE WILL

Sue Polinick / Emporium, PA   May 9th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

I am sick of "big" states and "uneducated" whites being the reason she is more electable…

1. all states count
2. all peoples count
3. one thing we all agree on is positive change for this country
4. doesnt matter what color you are or where your ancestors came from, as long as you are a legal American your vote counts as much as your neighbors does
5. just cuz you are a woman doesnt mean you have to vote of Clinton
6. just cuz you are an African American doesnt mean you have to vote for Obama ( whom is both black and white)
7. Do we REALLY want 4 more years of Bush policies?
8. you dont need a peice of paper( college degree or higher) to declare you have COMMON SENSE!!!
9. Democrates share a common goal..A BETTER AMERICA

Common Sense is the key factor here…. Obama is ahead in every aspect required to achieve the nomination.
Clinton has every right to continue on….unless she becomes distructive again. At that point….The Democratic big wigs need to demand she exit stage right, pronto, before there is irreputable damage to the party.
Make no mistake The Clintons are capable of inflicting irreputable damage to our party. So beware and believe in CHANGE.

OBAMA 08

beauty of free thinking   May 9th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Obama's strategy of racial divisiveness and hate- along with the hateful insults and vulgar comments by his supporters will backfire in Nov.

Those who once were willing to vote for Obama, are now no longer willing. How could a positive and hopeful candidate possibly inspire such hate filled followers? That speaks louder than lofty rhetoric.

That is the contradiction that will not sell to the voters.

sarah   May 9th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Hillary, Hillary go away
dont come back
another day

simond   May 9th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

How soon do we forget that Obama just cannot do well under pressure, remember the Pennsylvania debate? And we expect him to lead our country?

Helene   May 9th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

It is over for Clinton, everyone knows it. I wish the democratic party unites around Obama since it is our chance to get our country back. Insults are irrelevant at this point.

Bill L   May 9th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

In these districts and states, Hillary only beat another Democrat. How does this desmonstrate that she can beat a Republican there? Most of these Democrats will vote for whoever is the nominee. They just need more Democrats than Repubolicans in those districts to win. And Obama seems to bring out new Democrat voters.

GO OBAMA 08!!!   May 9th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Camp Clinton… your lips are a-flappin' but we ain't a-listenin'!

Yes we can!   May 9th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

STATE WON = OBAMA
POPULAR VOTE = OBAMA
PLEDGE DELEGATES = OBAMA
5 AWAY FROM OVERTAKING HILLARY IN PLEDGE DELEGATE = OBAMA
**********************
DEMOCRAT NOMINEE AND NEW PRESIDENT OF THE USA = OBAMA
PRICELESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Write-In Right On   May 9th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

If she is not our nominee in November, then I urge all Hillary Supporters to write her name in on their ballot in November. If the Party thinks it doesn't need seniors, Latinos, blue collar Americans, or women, then let's not vote for the party's candidiate. Let's send a message to the DNC and media that she is the better candidiate and this primary season was seriously flawed.

WRITE-IN HILLARY!

Obama 08!!!!   May 9th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

AJ and Michael I hate to say it but your comments show your lack of intelligence!! You are obviously not dedicated to what each party stands for..

Karta   May 9th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

To all of the Hillary Clinton bashers – Thank you for validating my support of Hillary Clinton.

Clinton '08

Tyrone Brown, Seattle, WA   May 9th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

The Clinton campaign will continue to run, but the writing is on the wall – America has chosen Barack Obama to be our Democratic nominee for the 44th prsident of the United States. Now, we must simply wait for Hillary to "gracefully concede " and allow us to focus on November.

The "urgency of now" requires that focus be on McCain and the Republican machine. As a PROUD OBAMACRAT and member of the OBAMA MOVEMENT, I look forward to spending every waking moment in support of the campaign and moving the Obama family into the White House.

YES! WE! CAN!

Tyrone Brown
37th Legislative District State Delegate
Seattle, WA

Jose   May 9th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Obama-Edwards for President first Tuesday of November this year!

Pete, Waynesboro, VA   May 9th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

Getting a little pathetic now isn't it? Particularly the "hard-working whites" line of supposed reasoning. Veiled racism I think unfortunately, certainly TERRIBLY framed.

I am somewhat of the demographic that the Clinton campaign keeps touting as one of these supporters, and I was more than willing to back her if she won the nomination before. But she hasn't won it. It's time to give it up and play a positive role in mending the party.

Sharon Minnesota   May 9th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

No matter how you arrange the math, Hillary will lose. Time to move forward and support Obama and the Dem Party.

Grace from Seattle   May 9th, 2008 1:22 pm ET

I am an Independent who is voting for Obama this fall. If Clinton is on the same ticket as Obama, I guarantee I will vote for McCain.

To have that woman anywhere near the white house would be a disaster. I won't be a party to that.

Registered Independant   May 9th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

You got to love this woman, "Every vote should count", well that is except for all those states and delegates that voted for Obama, those shouldnt count. If only she could get the SD's to see her point

This lady is a hypocrite.

Amy OFlaherty   May 9th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Dear "Thoughts on Racism,"

Actually, Hillary had a commanding lead of the African American vote well into primary season. Obama was by no means an instant favorite among blacks just because he's black. Barack Obama has had to work quite hard to get those votes and has proven himself a viable candidate.

obama supporter   May 9th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Hey Hillary,
do the math!!!

Jamaal Kansas   May 9th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Hillary Clinton and the Clinton Legacy is over no more will the Clinton's be respected in the African American Community again it is over for them

Grace Philly   May 9th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

It saddens me that we are so judemental against the truly qualified Dem. candidate. Proving again to me that men do rule the world and are completely threaten by inteligent women who can enter into the" Good Old Boys' Club" and hold her own. She should not accept and offer for VP. Then lets see how well Obama will carry all the Red States he won in the primary. Iam not willing to risk the future of our country to a rockie. The GOP can count on my voet if Obama is candidte. Florida and Michigan best demand their votes be counted. Or once again we will not have an Honest election. Hillary, you are standing tought through this hail storm. Showing the country that you can more than handel the job. YOU GO GIRL!

Uncle Sam   May 9th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Supporters of Sen. Obama are doing him a disservice by continuing to shield him from continued missteps that will inevitably doom his presidential bid. Although gifted, Barack Obama is immature, both personally and politically, and his intellectual arrogance prevents him from acknowledging his weaknesses and thus learning from them.

NickNas   May 9th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Blah Blah Blah Blah Blah I am a fighter Blah Blah Blah

Liz T   May 9th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

HIllary may think she is more electable, but that would be according to the old politics. Pander politics, divisive politics

Barack has much greater cross-over potential with conservatives and independents. He has broad appeal: He is a Christian, though he doesn't wear it on his sleeve, he is against special interests and lobbyists, he is for fair taxation, guns only in the hands of law-abiding citizens, but dumped in the inner cities, universal health care, Iraq draw-down, etc. What is not to like?

Dee   May 9th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Hillary is more like Mike Tyson than Rocky. She'll bite a chunk of ear off if things don't go her way.

If she manages to convince the superdelegates to overturn the delegate count and popular vote, she WILL LOSE in the general election.

If Obama loses in the general election, atleast it will be fair and square!

Obama!

Tony   May 9th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Yeah, whats funny to me too is people say she has more experience, however he has been in electable office longer then she has. Oh the contradictions in this world…

Yes we can!   May 9th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Tom for St. Louis and these other Hillary Supporters….ANSWER ONE QUESTION….IF SHE'S THE MORE ELECTIBLE CANDIDATE WHY IS SHE LOOSING IN "EVERY CATERGORY" THAT COUNTS, STATES, PLEDGE DELEGATES AND POPULAR VOTE…..and he's a few away from overtaking her in the superdelegate count as well….I guess the millions of voters that have spoken already don't count in the fall either?….let's see hillary win without those votes as well….this is nonsense….if you're are so for uniting the party then drop out and support Obama….but you're not for unifying, that's why you still asking and pleading with people to CHOOSE…that's just showing more division and not unity….that's why she's loosing, because she has yet to connect as well to blacks, young and educated voters…we're just as important!

HillBent   May 9th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

I am a Hillary supporter. I am a liberal, a woman, a mother, I have a doctorate, I am a white collar professional, and I will vote for Hillary in November whether she is the nominee of the Democratic Party or not. I will write her name in.
This primary season has been a joke. The DNC has screwed-up Florida and Michigan and Obama blocked the re-vote efforts there. The old sexist lions of the party have been jumping on Clinton relentlessly to drop-out of a race that is virtually tied. She has winning coalition of support. Everyone knew she would be running this year after she paid her dues by gaining more experience in the Senate and waiting while Gore and Kerry had their chance. Everyone has rightfully made such a big deal about the first black candidiate (which is a truly wonderful thing) but somehow they always seem to forget that she is the first woman candidiate and she carries the hopes and dreams of women (who make up 1/2 our population). Many women have been waiting a lifetime to support her because she is the best qualified candidiate. Women are historically one of the biggest and most reliable voting blocks for Democrats. So, although I have always been a true blue Democrat, I'm so fed-up with the party and how it has treated Sen Clinton that I'm voting for her come November regardless of who is the Democratic presidential candidiate. This issue is too important to fail into ranks after the terrible way women and Clinton have been treated this primary season. It is finally our turn, we have the best candidiate, the best coalition, and we won't sit by quietly this time. See you in November….

beauty of democracy   May 9th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

The beauty of democracy is that in Nov, all the college educated Hillary supporters will stand in solidarity with all the disenfranchised voters and all the blue collar workers and all those not fortunate enough to have gone to college. And we will exercise our RIGHT to vote for the candidate we believe is the best to lead our country.

All the hate and vulgar insults posted by the Obama supporters CAN not and WILL not change the power of the vote.

In Nov we will see if it is yes we can or yes we will.

Obama supporters have done Obama a disservice with all their hatred and insults.

Kristin   May 9th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Hillary, Do NOT Give Up ! Keep selling your views because YOU are Right. In the majority of the states that Obama has won it was directly related to a large number of black voters. This is not racists; it is just stating a fact. His support areas are NOT ENOUGH to win the general election.
This fall, the Republicans WILL fabricate some type of increased Terrorist Level or Crisis in the Mid-East to help them win the election. They have done it before and with Bush in power they WILL do it agian. It works because FEAR MOTIVATES VOTERS! The Economy is the main issue now. People do not have enough money to live adequatly, BUT They ARE MORE AFRAID OF DYING!
The Republicans will flood the airways with Rev. Wright's Anti-Semtic and Anti-American statements and even if Obama denounces him after staying with the Rev for 20 years, Obama can NOT earse it.
Obama is Very Inexpericed and when there is a securtiy threat to the USA ,McCain's military expericne WILL WIN.
Playing The FEAR CARD WORKS AND THE REPUBLICANS WILL USE IT!
Hillary is strong fighter and has more experience. SHE WILL BE ABLE TO TAKE ON McMAIN AND WIN !!

Terry Frakes   May 9th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

It will be a cold very cold day in -ell before i ever vote for Obama, any other African American would be fine , but not that sneaky, hypocritical lying racist. I would rather vote for McCain and Condela Rice then then that hypocrite.

Sam   May 9th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

If Clinton was more electable, then she would have more votes and more delegates than Obama. Period.

Kenneth M   May 9th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

I THINK OBAMA IS MAKING SLICK HILLIE LOOK STUPID AS HE RUNS CIRCLES AROUND HER GATHERING SUPERDELS WHILE SHE KEEPS SAYING "I CAN DO IT, I CAN DO IT". NO MONEY, NO MOMENTUM, JUST PURE GRIT AND THE WILLINGNESS TO DISTORT AND DIVIDE

SteveMG   May 9th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

The super delegates would really come into play if there were a three way race, where nobody could get to a majority. Too many supers (like now -actually not enough regulars) and a two way race goes to the wire, to few and a three way race goes squirrelly. No perfect system. Let her go, she's just removing any doubt there may be left of the farce that she has become.

Ric   May 9th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Clinton Democrats for Mc Cain

Kate   May 9th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

At first I thought HRC was committed to this country. Committed to fixing the disaster this past administration has made of this country and committed to making every American, proud once again to be an American. Instead, now I see her as an opportunistic, manipulative liar who is only in the race to soothe her own ego. She has lied repeatidly and been caught doing so. She has pandered on the lowest levels and has tried to rewrite the rules. If HRC really loves America, then she will step out of the race and let America have what it needs and that is change. I am tired of the "experienced" idiots in Washington who have made a mess of things. I want to see a new face with new ideas and that person is Obama. Have some dignity HRC and bow out.

Ludovic   May 9th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

i DON4T UNDERSTAND WHY SHE THINK THAT BECAUSE SHE WON THOSE DEMOGRAPHICS OVER OBAMA THIS MEAN THAT HE CANNOT WIN THEM OVER MCCAIN.
AS A DEMOCRAT SHE SHOULD BE HELPING HIM TO DO THAT

carrie   May 9th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

i now understand why majority of clit-ons fans are uneducated.if y'all knew simple maths u would know that percentage could still be carried out on a number as low as 10
u would also know that its impossible for her to win.
poor kids
say goodbye tyo hills credibility as a candidate for anything forever
she has alreay lost her senate seat
racist witch(with a b)

mike   May 9th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Messag to Toughts of Racism: This was after the first of many race-baiting and divisive statements proferred by Bill Clinton. Before that, the black vote was virtually 50/50

We had one of those   May 9th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

>>> America needs a Uniter and not a Divider.

Please not another.

johnson   May 9th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

It is stupid to say that you are going to Vote for McCain if Clinton does not get the nomination. People who do this are not concerned about the issues.

Hill-Bent   May 9th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

I am a Hillary supporter. I am a liberal, a woman, a mother, I have a doctorate, I am a white collar professional, and I will vote for Hillary in November whether she is the nominee of the Democratic Party or not. I will write her name in.
This primary season has been a joke. The DNC has screwed-up Florida and Michigan and Obama blocked the re-vote efforts there. The old sexist lions of the party have been jumping on Clinton relentlessly to drop-out of a race that is virtually tied. She has winning coalition of support. Everyone knew she would be running this year after she paid her dues by gaining more experience in the Senate and waiting while Gore and Kerry had their chance. Everyone has rightfully made such a big deal about the first black candidiate (which is a truly wonderful thing) but somehow they always seem to forget that she is the first woman candidiate and she carries the hopes and dreams of women (who make up 1/2 our population). Many women have been waiting a lifetime to support her because she is the best qualified candidiate. Women are historically one of the biggest and most reliable voting blocks for Democrats. So, although I have always been a true blue Democrat, I'm so fed-up with the party and how it has treated Sen Clinton that I'm voting for her come November regardless of who is the Democratic presidential candidiate. This issue is too important to fail into ranks after the terrible way women and Clinton have been treated this primary season. It is finally our turn, we have the best candidiate, the best coalition, and we won't sit by quietly this time. See you in November….

Gina   May 9th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

What's especially disturbing is the fact that Obama will end up helping Hillary out of all the debt she is creating every day to tear him down.

rob   May 9th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Why would anyone vote for Mccain? Seriously the man would be worse than Bush.
As for the people who believe Obama has no experience, get real the man is incredibly smart and he will bring a whole new point of view to world leadership.
Do you think the safety and economic stabilty of America in the world would be strong under Mccain or Clinton? They bring the same old poltics. I mean Clinton said " she would obliterate Iran?" How does that make american any safer? Mccain said he doesn't know much about economics and he shows it by proposing this ridiculous health care package and the continuation of a fail tas system.
Come on put your racial bais behind you. Obama would not be nominated if he was not right for the US now!
Look on his campaign. He's not broke, His supporters adore him, World leaders support him and he is a above the fray. Translate that into what he would bring to the UNited States Government.

President Obama 2008, 2012.

Geriatic   May 9th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

IN ANY CONTEST, WHETHER IT BE FOOTBALL, BASEBALL OR POLITICS, THERE'S ALWAYS A WINNER AND A LOOSER. USUALLY THE LOOSING SIDE, MAKES A DIGNIFIED EXIT. BY HANGING ON HILLARY IS BEING CATTY, A POOR SPORT AND SELFISH. TO HER SUPPORTERS I SAY, …THE GAME HAS BEEN PLAYED BY THE RULES, AND OBAMA IS THE EMERGENT WINNER. THERE IS NO RULE THAT STIPULATES THE CLINTONS SHOULD BE VICTORIOUS IN EVERY CONTEST. BILL CLINTON WON PRIMARIES AND TWO GENERAL ELECTIONS FOR THE PRESIDENCY. THIS TIME IT'S SOMEONE ELSE'S TURN FOR THE VICTORY LAP. SUPPORT OBAMA, THE COUNTRY NEEDS HIS LEADERSHIP AND A NEW SENSE OF DIRECTION.

ALECO1   May 9th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

I'M SORRY BUT I CAN'T UNDERSTAND HILLARY CLINTONS THINKING—–SHE SAYS SHE CAN BEAT McCAIN AND OBAMA CANNOT.—–IF SHE CAN'T BEAT OBAMA, HOW CAN SHE BEAT McCAIN.—-I HATE TO TELL YOU HILLARY, BUT ITS ALL OVER, YOU LOST.

Adam   May 9th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Please stop with all the "90% of black people vote for Obama, they're racist!!!!" comments.

Such an argument is fundamentally meaningless because of the true social problem with racism is not racism itself, but racism backed by institutional power to suppress the target group.

Black people voting for Obama because of excitement about the first viable Black candidate is a race-influenced decision, but not "racist" in its social definition because of the lack of institutional power behind it (i.e., Black people do not possess the numbers and authority in this country to suppress White people).

HRC's intentions, however, are quite a bit more shady given her place in the social structure, i.e. white, rich, and powerful. She is appealing to the xenophobia of a constituency with which she has little in common BESIDES RACE and exacerbating the racial divide in this country.

One more reason desperate example of bad judgement. Obama '08.

Kigz   May 9th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

I do not understand Hillary's argument about electability; the last time I checked the majority of people in this country were white…therefore for Obama to be well ahead of her many white people must have voted for him!!! Additionally, Clinton is getting single digit percentage points in the black vote count…does this make her electable? or does this mean she thinks black votes do not matter?

Alondra, Texas   May 9th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Can I be frank? Hillary has made the race about race. Just yesterday she said that she is the only one that can bring the "uneducated, white blue collar workers" to vote. I would be very offended by her comments if I was a white, uneducated, blue collar voter. Want to talk about elitest? Why does she feel that she can continue at all cost, which is dividing the party? I am very disappointed in her as a woman. She should end her campaign with dignity. If Barak was a white man this race would have been over a long time ago. I believe that she would have called it quits after the Phili primary. But NOOOO she fights on, for what?

Hilary, girlfriend say good-bye to yesterday and hello to tomorrow. Maybe Barak will allow you to lead his healthcare committee!

Peace

Edgar - Orlando, Florida   May 9th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Hillary many of your supporters are angry that our party sold out to Obama! You are better qualified and ready to be President then the intern Obama!

Unless Obama puts you on the ticket there will be no voting for Obama is everyone getting that no Hillary no VOTE!

Katica   May 9th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

It is a sign of desperation. It does show determination which will not be stopped by anything. If she would needed to be an elitist in order to get elected, overnight she would became an elitist, what she was most of her life, leaving in mansions and driven by limousine.

Watching Bill, she believed she knows how to be a president and she REALLY want to try it out. She still cannot believe this is happening that the huge Clinton machine, years of calculated preparations, her invincibility shown in the beginning is somehow not getting her to Whitehouse. In some way I can understand her, but I honestly would not like to see the Clintons back in Whitehouse, it strikes me as unjust to other candidates. Even dictators believe they are good and doing a great job and that they do the best for the country.

Big D   May 9th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Can any Clinton supporter seriously answer this for me — if she is so electable, than why have the SuperDeligates overwhelming backed Obama lately? They are risking their own political futue for this, besides determining the fate of their party. So this is serious for them. If Clinton was exclusively electable, why in the world would so many SD's chose not to endorse her? Some have even switched away from her. So help me understand the argument that she's so electable, because it sure doesn't seem that the SD's go along with it.

Ilona Proud Canadian   May 9th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

What I am really concerned about is this. It is not only Hillary who is becoming unhinged, it is her big wig supporters. What in the name of good heavens is wrong with all of these people? I thought that the American People were supposed to elect their nominee, or for that matter their President.

Why did you even hold an election? Why put the People through all of this heartache and stress of polling, and voting? If this handful of people, are just going to flaunt rules (or lack thereof) in the Peoples face! It seems to me that something is undeniably flawed in their way of thinking. And now they are even adding threats to their demands, they will cut off financial support to the DNC.

Come on everyone just throw in the towel, and do as you are told, Hillary is your nominee, and she will be President of the United States of America like it or not! Well guess what? "NOT"

Do these Clinton supporters want a Revolt on their hands? The American People need to stand fast and tell these Hi Profile Elitists, that America does not choose a President in this manner. NO! NO!

And furthermore I am ashamed to call myself a "woman". It is these very same "women" who are really responsible for this situation in the Democratic Party. These "women" are voting for Hillary for one reason and one reason only. They want to be able to say to the world that they elected a 'woman" for President. That's fine and dandy. I would love to see that happen, but are you women blind? "Hillary Clinton Is Not The Woman You Want In The White House". Wait for the right "Woman"! Please get out there, talk to all of the American Women! Get them to end this potential train wreck for the sake of your Country!

marie   May 9th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Stop blocking my pro-Hillary posts. She is the one that superdelegates know is electable!!

Jedeki   May 9th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

CNN may not be that biased against Clinton. ABC says Obama leads in superdeligates.
Now is the time for Clinton to GRACEFULLY bow out.

As to all the Clinton supporters who swear they will switch to McCain: look at Clinton and Obama's platforms – they are a whole lot closer than anything from the Republicans.
If McCain wins, the country will go up in flames, if not the world.

Jack Walden   May 9th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

If only McCain would renounce the war he would have my vote in a heartbeat. With democracts like these, if they cant get their own house in order, how can they fix problems of a nation?

Miz OH   May 9th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Obama supporters, electable is the one who win the big states, it does not take a lot to know that. So a vote for Obama is really a vote that helps McCain. I hope you like the gas prices and losing everything you have, your doing it! It has always been that way.

joe   May 9th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

I feel sorry for you madam but it's time to close this chapter and go to the next chapter be ready for 2016.

Glory   May 9th, 2008 1:15 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.

Danielle   May 9th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Well she still looking far… She is out of money allready,what is she doing. That's not good for her, probably good for her EGO…

Bullmoose PA   May 9th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

I was willing to say let her leave the race on her terms – finish out the remaining contests – but it's apparent now that she's willing to burn the whole party down in order to make her desperate case for the nomination. Therefore, i say the superdelegates have got to end this now before she throws an unjustified punch that cannot be pulled and does irreparable damage to our argument vs mccain this fall.

It is over, Hillary. And by "is" i mean now and for all time following this moment. Leave with your credibility and credentials in tact.

mike   May 9th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Hillary's logic is as usual, flawed. If she was more electable, she wouldn't be in the trouble she finds herself in. She is also making reckless and offensive statements with regard to the white vote that threaten to further deepen any wounds among the two groups. This is very unfortunate and I believe will hasten her demise. No one wants to see any more divisive rhetoric. Obama is being very cautious. Hillary is being reckless. She is losing credibility. Look at the superdelegate shifts-they don't buy this argument. Democrats must stick together to beat McCain. I feel bad for Hillary but she needs to think about the bigger picture, not herself.

Robb, New York   May 9th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

What part of "Barack Obama won Iowa, Nevada (delegates), Texas (delegates), North Carolina, Maine, Vermont, Connecticut, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Louisiana, Missouri, Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota, Kansas, Nebraska, Washington State, Colorado, Utah, Idaho, Alaska and Hawaii" do you not understand, Hillary?

What part of 180 delegate lead do you not understand, Hillary?

What part of "nearly a million vote lead in the popular vote" do you not understand, Hillary?

And you still say he's "unelectable?" Go home, please. Can't you take a hint?

Sure   May 9th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

It's funny how the party was so united under Hillary Clinton, but then when Barack Obama came in he split the party 50/50!!!!

Pam   May 9th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Michigan and Florida do not matter to Obama now, but wait until the general election when he tries to tell them their vote will matter THEN, but what about NOW? Obama will lose both those states in a general election!

Patrick   May 9th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

If Clinton really cared about the American people's well-being, as she so vehemently claims, she would end her divisive campaign now and use her power to reunite the party.

As for those democrats pledging to abstain or vote for McCain if Obama gets the nomination… if you really do help McCain get elected, then you deserve what you get.

Wayne Atlanta   May 9th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

I am so tired of all of these FAKE Democrats. You are so willing to disregard the party because the person you support,rather it be Clinton or Obama may not get the nomination. Vote Republican if you wish,surely you know the ramifications for that. Or just don't vote, then don't complain afterwards. Ther are a lot of things about this primary season that disappointed me but I also can see something good can be salvaged. Get a grip fellow Democarats & get over it. As one we can win, apart and we all suffer the blight known as the Republican Party.

Rose   May 9th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

I am a lifelong Democrat and if Hillary is not the candidate then I will vote for McCain. I also will not vote for a Obama led ticket with Hillary as VP. Hillary is my candidate for President. I will not vote for a newbie with no idea what it takes to lead a country. Obama hasn't even made his presence felt in the Senate as a leader. He has no credentials and no clue. Also, if Obama was that electable in his own party then he would have closed the deal awhile ago.
I want to further add that is a very racist primary season by virtue of the fact that the black population is voting for Obama strictly on the basis that he is black, while the white population is voting for their candidate of choice regardless of color.

Gloria   May 9th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Newsflash: YOU ARE LOSING IN EVERY CATEGORY THAT COUNTS!

OBAMA SUPPORTER   May 9th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

yadayada
people. we need to unite, if obama supporters can forgive hillary for her lies, surly you can except obama for president, heck may as well you are getting hime anyway. she thinks white want vote for him. i am 65,white,woman and i know many more.i have african am. friends that would vote for her. lets not make this so personal.
back obama/ maybe she can be vp if she is good and this week she hAS been good. she wants to make a gracis exit, lets let her do that

Joi   May 9th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Hillary doesn't really have an argument. If she was the most electable then she would be leading. The people who are backing Obama are people who see that change is needed. I just hope that Hillary will stop trying to tear Barack down and help unite the democratic party before people make bad decisions out of spite…. it's our future we're talking about… we can't let McCain win, no matter who is the nominee!

Anybody but McCain '08

Hmm..........   May 9th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

I am no genius or anything like that…………but it seems to me that the person with the most votes cast for them during the primary season is the individual who is most likely to win in the general election in November. And if I remember correctly………that person is not Hillary Clinton. So…………what the heck is she talking about?! She can't really think it is a good idea to for the party to overturn the popular vote. I think she is working for the republicans.

JD   May 9th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

ChiCom [shy-kom]: a Chicago-based politician who promotes socialist values such as economic parity, or forced wealth redistribution.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road   May 9th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Someone tell the Gimmick Candidate Carl Rove is on the phone, he has something to tell her.

From what I heard, the GOP dumped Hillary after Tuesday. They thanked her for her hard work and how she followed their every instruction but they declined her membership application to the GOP party, they called her a JUDAS :o

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

Julia   May 9th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

To AZM

Hillary has her own legal problems with the Peter Paul case looming in the background. At this point it is none of her business what Obama has to deal with in his campaign she lost, she needs to take her crazy medication, calm down and just go away.

Bob   May 9th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Well, we now know that she still has some dirt on 12 members of Congress…

nate   May 9th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

How can any black sd look their consituents in the eye and support her after what she said yesterday?

Paul   May 9th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

It's become pretty clear that "electability" is the Clintonista's code for "race."

Women for Obama   May 9th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

So what's next? More Americans have last names starting with "C" than with "O"? She's gone from shameless to sad. I don't even think she should be on the VP ticket now.

60 year old white female, Mo   May 9th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

How many White , Blacks , Hispanics, Asians live in this Country? Black represents only 14% of the American people… Its nothind compare to White…!!! everyone vote for Obama… If only black voted for Obama , he won't be where he is now…
Go Obama 08- 12

White man in the South   May 9th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Even though I am a Hillary supporter I would vote for Obama over McCain it is a no-brainer. She will be the most powerful Senator and will have another chance. Democrats need to unite to beat the GOP crooks.

Dee n Texas   May 9th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

It's OK for her to press electibility – she has already lost and we do not want her on a ticket as VP. Someone needs to call Dr. Phil for them(she and), soon.

squeezingbucks.com   May 9th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Perhaps she will earmark the cash she needs. So far she has three times the earmarks of any Senator. (check it out on squeezingbucks.com).

Max from NY   May 9th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

SHAME ON HER! If she get the nomination – WE ALL WILL VOTE McCAIN!!! If Barack invites her on the ticket – he will lose…
The democrats have to send her HOME.. before CLINTONS destroy thgeir party… They work for McCain, so she could run again in 2012… Wake up, 'super'democrats and support Obama TODAY!!! Do you have some dignity still there?

E. Browne   May 9th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

If she run's as an independant McCain wins.
His party = unified, they do what they need to get elected (cheat, lie, and mudsling)
Dem's = ?

What is going on with us? Why are we fighting amongst ourselves. Wouldn't any change be better then what McCain has to offer. So what if it ends up being worse, The people who voted for Bush either time or both are living with their mistakes or living in their million dollar mansions.

They weren't afraid to make a mistake. Why can't come together and just pick someone different.

Troy   May 9th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

HILLARY – GO AWAY. You lost. Now let's all get behind our nominee and defeat McSame!

N.   May 9th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

I hope the voters of New York remember how she has carried her self throughout this nomination process.

I sure wouldn't want her representing me as one of only 100 US senators.

Shame.

Angel   May 9th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Hillary and Bill's true colors are showing. I am so ashamed of them. I will never vote for her.

Chief lagosboy, NJ   May 9th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Hillary you are pathetic! You are trying too hard……let it go please, save the little respect and dignity you have left. This your Kitchen-Sink Campaign has been a failure. Honestly B, what is your goal? Is it to make Obama unelectable in November? Its time you graciously withdraw before we carry you and throw you out! Congratulation Obama, we are almost home!

Our President Obama 08’ & 12’

Neutral   May 9th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Hillary has the SUPPORT of Military GENERALS and ENDORSEMENT of TWO former CHIEF OF STAFF. What do you think of that?

Gore lost in 2000 in Florida, it was the vote of men and women in uniform that made Bush won in 2000. Our men and women in uniform are NOT polled, but these group of people ALWAYS have an IMPACT in GENERAL ELECTION.

RickytheGriff   May 9th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

For all you Hillary supports who will vote for McCain…

… great job. You'll be signing the death sentances for all the men and women who are going to be part of our seemingly endless wars.

jfs Memhis, Tn   May 9th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

I have voted since 1970……..first Presidential election in 1972. This feeble excuse by Hillary Supporters to the Super Delegates about unelectibility is RIDICULUS. REP. Schultz ( which is my last name ) is even nuttier. We should not let a bunch of disappointed supporters add anymore fuel to this. Rep Schultz where were you when these rules, which candidate agreed to, were being voted on?? You should be ashamed of cramming your candidate down our throats ……after the fact!!!! How weak are you as a congress person.?? You had better put things back into perspective or I fear you will be a soccer mom sooner than you might like. It is hard to win against a tidal wave young lady. Think about the rest of us not your new career. SELFISH !!! Shame on you

independent voter   May 9th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

If Senator Clinton would change and run as an independent, she would be our next president.

One of the main reasons I won't vote for Obama is the meanness, nasty, down right cruel comments from his supporters regarding Senator Clinton. Other reasons include he is not at qualified, he is arrogant, both he and his wife ooze a sense of entitlement, plus their radical beliefs. He can come across as the nice guy since his supporters do all the back stabbing for him.

I repeat . . . If Senator Clinton would change and run as an independent, she would be our next president.

atypical white person   May 9th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Look at the numbers–in all categories. Look at the polls that suggest approximately 60% of the public does not trust her.

Look at how many HRC backers have switched to Obama. How many Obama backers have switched to HRC?

I don't understand how she is able to make a case that she is more electable.

They say let her finish the race and according to the numbers, whether or not she gets FL and MI, in effect, the race is over, isn't it?

KURT   May 9th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

McCain looks better every day…………………………….

dlr   May 9th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

She is Arrogant!

Talk about playing the Race card to divide the Democratic Party!!!!

I say, let her continue to campaign…..Perhaps the women that follow or support her will truly get the BIG PICTURE!!!

Boye   May 9th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I am really tired of hearing people say "He can't win in the general elections". There is a big difference between "He can't win" and "I don't want him to win". Do you really think Hillary stands a chance in the general election if Obama supporters take the same stand that Hillary supporters are taking now? Ask yourself that question. Both candidates can easily win the generals if they had the full backing of the democratic party. If you are really voting for what Hillary stands for (and not the person Hillary), how can you stomach voting for McCain?

Leslie John   May 9th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Why does the media not take up HIllary Clinton's comments on "uncolleged voters being her main supporters"? They jumped all over Barack Obama's "Bitter" comments when all he said was the truth.
Dont the voters that supported Clinton even flinch that she should make such comment………I would if I had voted for her.

From an Outside observer
Les

Crystal Street   May 9th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

For those of you who are saying you will vote for McCain if Obama gets the nomination, I just want to share with you the same message Donna Brazil so succinctly put it in her response to a bunch of Clinton supporters sending threatening e mails to supers saying they will vote for John McCain:

So I believe you're ready to not only destroy Roe versus Wade, voting rights, civil liberties and civil rights. Perhaps adding trillions more to the deficits through non-stop tax cuts to the wealthy and 100 more years in Iraq. Yes, please join Rush and McCain asap. The train has left. Catch it.""

To vote for a man who will continue the failed policies of GW Bush because your feelings are hurt or you think it is unfair your candidate did not get the nomination, then I say "GET OVER IT" The state of our country is a much bigger issue than any one person's hurt feelings. Sheesh. We all need to act like grown ups and get over it.

kamenwati   May 9th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Look at all the Republicans on here pretending to be Democrats. I'm talking about those of you who say you"ll vote for McCain in the fall over Obama. You're just like Clinton, republicans in disguise. Go ahead, take your little ballots and vote for the party that has turned America into a third world country. Vote for the five-dollar-a-gallon-of-gas party. The lie-your-way-into-an-illegal-war party. The party of the worthless dollar. You'll lose with McCain, just like you've lost with Clinton. You losers deserve each other.

Jon, Pittsburgh, PA   May 9th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Interesting that she would be the nominee using the Republican rules. She would be the nominee had Florida and Michigan been counted. And still Obama supporters come onto this blog and call her names and act like she is some kind of monster.

Obama supporters have turned me and many others to the McCain camp.

Concerned Dem   May 9th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Wow, I'm convinced she wants to destroy the party. This is not right for her to continue on like this. Someone need to put a stop to her games. She is trying to get into white america's head. In a sense, they don't realize she is putting them down.

Dana in north Carolina   May 9th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

WOW, WOW, WOW I hope someone is checking her blood pressure. She looks tired, and stressed. I really have lost respect for the way she has campaigned against her fellow democrat, and the undertone or rather overtone on some of her latest comments, but I'm seriously starting to wonder if she is physically ok? She is spinning like a whirling dirvish, enough to give anyone a headache, elevated BP, or make them somewhat dizzy. I think all Obama supporters like myself should just be very very quiet, and let her finish whatever she is doing. We need to all need to come together as democrats and all the name calling and gloating really does not help either side. (Yes i'm talking to you too Sharon from Minn). Please someone explain why in pursuit of her win she would turn down getting 10 extra delegates over Obama in MI because she wanted 73 instead of 69. That is only a 4 delegate difference. That does not jive with her concern for their voices being heard in MI. Just wondering??

KG   May 9th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

This me be a revelation to some but, "hard working" does not necessarily equal "white" americans.

Jennifer   May 9th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Here's what I don't get. People who are supporting Hillary and claim to be Democrats say they will vote for McCain or stay home if Obama is the candidate. Why in the world would you vote for someone you absolutely know will continue the policies of the current administration if you claim to be a Democrat?! Obama's views are quite similar to Hillary's and their experience is also fairly similar (she was First Lady, not President – big difference). The only remaining explanation is race.

The main difference for me in this primary season has been attitude. Hillary has been very negative and willing to throw her own party members under the bus for the sake of a nomination. It makes me wonder what she would do in the White House. We already have a President who disregards the will of the people when making decisions and it seems Hillary would do the same.

You need to decide whether you will continue to support the ideals of the Democratic party by voting for the final nominee in November, or sulk and allow the Republicans to continue their destruction just because you didn't get your way. Same goes for Obama supporters claiming they won't support Hillary. This is really what her campaign has done to the party – reduced everyone to "my side – your side" politics, when we're all on the same side!

goodcitizen   May 9th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Smart American People,
BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY! If someone like Obama only worked in government for 3 years and tried to be the president, WHAT A JOKE!
The world is laughing at us. America is really lost.

The only person can get American Image back is Hillary Clinton! The world will respect America again.

GO HILLARY! YOU ARE REAL GOLD, YOU SHINE NO MATTER WHAT!

CNN, PLEASE POST THIS!!!!

Come Nov   May 9th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

In Nov the Clinton supporters do not have to vote for McCain- unless you believe he is the best candidate.

You can request an absentee ballot and write in Hillary Clinton. That way you get to vote for the best candidate and have your vote count.

frank   May 9th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Hilliary is a supper delegate we need her vote and support.I hope she is not committed yet.Hilliary don't worry they VP is for you,just drop out as uncommitted supper delegate we need your endorsement .Thanks in advance

hmmmmm.....sounds fishy   May 9th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

AJ…….grow up……the competition is different come nov…….CA, NY, IL, will get the democratic nod……..we have not won OH or FL in the last two elections but she thinks that she will deliver those states………..well Obama has about four states that voted republican last election that she can't delivery ……NC…..SC……Virgina, and alot of southern states……..so we will see………I would love to see an Obama/Mc Cain debate come fall……..
Go democrats Obama/ Hillary supporter

fairandstraight   May 9th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

If James McDougal had not died before he was able to testify against Sen. Clinton in the Watergate scandal, we would not be reading such an article. Why? Because she would probably be in jail.

The superdelegates need to end this before Sen. Clinton loses what little mind she has left. As long as they hold out, she will think there is a chance that enough of them are as crooked as she is and disregard the outcome of the election and give it to her.

Enjoy It While It Lasts - Nov is Coming   May 9th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I think it's HILARIOUS when the Obamanuts scream racism at anybody at this point. LOL! Barack himself admitted before he repudiated his formerly beloved uncle Reverend Wright that what Wright said wasn't unusual in black churches, and we whites should try to understand the "culture." Sorry, I have no interest in understanding a culture of hate.

Scream racism until your faces fall off. It just doesn't hold power anymore. Stick your cries of racism where the sun don't shine, and please don't subject your children to RACIST Sunday sermons in typical African-American churches.

H-ROD   May 9th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

FOR ALL OF YOU I'LL VOTE FOR MCCAIN AKA MCBUSH IFHILLARY DOES NOT WIN THE LAST TIME I CHCKED THEY WERE NOT TAKING 71 YEAR OLDS IN THE MILITARY OLD SOLDIERS MY NOT DIE RIGHT AWAY BUT THEY SHOULD FADE AWAY. WAR IS A YOUNG MANS GAME YOU HAVE TO STICK AND MOVE YOU CAN'T BE AN OLD STICK IN THE MUD SLOW, HALF BLIND TO NEW IDEARS, NO WAY WE NEED A YOUNG FRESH VIGOROUS COMMANDER IN CHEIF AND BOY THATS NOT MCCAIN AKA MCBUSH (YES OBAMA CAN)11111

Joss   May 9th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I guess if you can win the votes of the people, you can always try to persuade the Washington elite to overturn their votes.

Neutral   May 9th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

To the UNINFORMED, supposedly "educated" Obama Cult Followers:

SUPERDELEGATES are INDEPENDENT, they will endorse who they think CAN win in GENERAL ELECTION for the PARTY. They do NOT follow popular votes or pledged delegates. Superdelegates was CREATED not to make a MISTAKE like George McGovern who was chosen by students and ultra liberals, the same thing these "educated" and ultra liberals are doing now.

Obama is a SURE SHOT LOSER in General Election against McCain.

Concerned Citizen, IN   May 9th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Kerr was a bad candidate from the start. He was too stuffy and stiff to ever win a general election with blue collar voters. The democrats can unite behind Obama once he has the nomination. The current national polls of swing states do not mean anything right now because they still have to choose between two candidates as a hypothetical.

Once McCain and Obama get into the debates, Democrats will see that a vote for McCain is Bush III and will get behind Obama.

If Hillary gets the nomination from super delegates, all of those new voters brought in by Obama will stay at home this fall. If you thought the increase was large for primaries, wait till the general and Obama will bring in a whole new group of voters.

Republican for Obama   May 9th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Tom from ST.Louis:

As an educated person I am sure you are aware that the anonymity of the Internet brings out the worst in people and I would counter that a rude spiteful pro Clinton post can be found to match every rude spiteful pro Obama post. Everyone just needs to calm down. This race has been emotionally charged for everyone and if the Democrats want to retake the White House they need to work together because neither candidate can win if we all vote McSame out of spite.

It's time to brush off the hard feelings and get a little maturity and look deep inside our selves at what is best for our country and it's reputation. Don't cut of your nose to spite your face, it's simply not becoming.

FS   May 9th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Those elites in the party think that they are smarter then general party members. People already decide who is more electable.

Rose - Baltimore, MD   May 9th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

You are done Ms. Even the supers have desserted you. Just go home.

Ericka   May 9th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

If Hillary succeeds in her campaign to steal the nomination from the person who has won it fair and square, she will alienate the African-American constituancy. The African-American's who support Obama will not vote for a person that stole the nomination from the first black person that had the opportunity to get this far. So she may have the blue collar workers and the seniors but she can not win without the African-Americans!!! Think about that Hill-Bill!!!

NObama   May 9th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

The Obama-bots seem to forget one thing. Yes, the democratic party is favouring Obama more. However, the USA isn't all democrats!!!! You need to appeal to everybody. Haven't the democrats learned that a liberal democrat CAN'T win?!

Hillary appeals to those white blue color democrats who will vote republican. Just ask Dukakis, Gore, and Kerry. I don't care how much of a delegate lead Obama has. It means NOTHING if he can't win in November.

McCain 08
Hillary 12

Just stop and think for a minute Obama-bots. Do you want to favour a good looking, smooth talking democrat now? OR would you rather have a strong democrat in the White House this January??

Tony   May 9th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I'll vote for Obama in November, but I'm starting to think he'll lose. Not because he's not the best candidate (because he is), but because this country is still filled with far too many racists. You people still can't accept a black man in the White House, and you're going to suffer four more years of Republican crap because of your bigotry. Enjoy it.

Five bucks says CNN doesn't have the cajones to post this.

AE   May 9th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

It's time for the superdelegates to listen to their heads instead of their hearts. Hillary is the obvious choice if Dems want to win in November. It's such a no brainer.

TO AJ CLINTON SUPPORTER   May 9th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

With comments like this from AJ "And if Obama becomes the nominee, I urge all Clinton supporters to support McCain or stay at home." Shows your loyalty to the party AJ.

You would rather have the economy worsen, the war continue and the world starve just because your candidate is losing? What happen to the majority rules or the voter have spoken?

We all would like to have our candidate win but that's not possible and if you vote for McCain in the fall your not only hurting the party but think about it your hurting yourself.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road   May 9th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

I want to hear more about that great gas tax holday plan. It worked so well in IN.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Follow Follow Follow Follow Follow the Yellow Brick Road

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

GREGG LA   May 9th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

IF HILLARY HAS NO SHOT TO GET THIS NOMINATION
WHY OBAMA IS STILL CAMPAINING

Jai in PA   May 9th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

I respect and support Hillary's right to make this argument to the super delegates. This approach is preferred to making attacks against the Democratic opponent. I supported Hillary in the primary and I will support Obama in November if he is the nominee and I believe that he will be. We need to unite and not buy into the media hype that Hillary supporters will not support Obama. All of my friends and family who supported Hillary are prepared to support Obama.

CZ   May 9th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

@ "thoughts on racism"

- 90% of black people didn't start voting for Obama until the Clintons shot themselves in the foot in SC. Who turned on who?

- "You people" didn't have a problem when 90% of blacks were voting for Bill Clinton.

- 100% of white people have be voting for white men for the last few centuries or so.

- If a legit Latino candidate rises, 90% of Latino's will vote for that person.

Media Bias   May 9th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

I've heard charges of media bias from both Clinton's and Obama's camps. Yet here's something I notice today: There was a news article yesterday about Hillary counting on "white voters" to make her electible. That story ran, one time, no followup, and today it's out of the Ticker. A few weeks ago Barack made some vague comment about voters being 'bitter' (I say it was vague because it really did not make sense – the words that he actually said, that is. Of course we had no shortage of people *telling* us what he meant). That story grew legs and lasted and lasted and lasted! One day I counted and nine of the ten stories listed in the Ticker were about that one "news" item. Relentless coverage! (of course it was fed by Sen. Clinton HERSELF, who kept bringing it up and MAKING it into a story). Sen. Obama has not "played the race card" on Hillary today – as he could well do – so this story, about a comment that is WAY more offensive than the bitter comment, has now gone away.

Does that seem a little one-sided to anyone else?

oliver   May 9th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Enough already!

Phillip   May 9th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Her argument that she has a "broader coalition- referring to "hard working americans, white americans" is just the beginning. By the time she is over- she will be using the N$@@&! word.

The clinton era is over as far as the Democratic movement goes. The best she can do is to bow out gracefully after winning Oregon. If she doesn't, could someone please call her at "3 AM" and tell her its over?

Patricia Harding   May 9th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Here we go again. It ain't over till its over!. give her a chance – she has worked so hard. It is not the 'economy stupid' its EXPERIENCE.
Like her or not, do you want a neophyte trying to run the country.
And some of the Super Delegates who supported Hillary, are leaving like rats – to be on the 'winning' side, not knowing the outcome yet.
Ah, Politicians. And again, half the population has voted for her.

Patricia

Jan from Boca Raton, Fl/   May 9th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Hillary don't give up, If your not on the ticket we will write you in.

NEVER OBAMA

kay   May 9th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

So for all the people writing that it should be given to Clinton, what do you tell your children….If you win a competition, it can be taken away from you and given to someone else just because.

Ron L   May 9th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

THE PEOPLE WHO WANT TO MAKE THIS AN ISSUE OF SEXISM OR RACISM ARE SMALL MINDED AND HURTING AMERICA.

THE MAIN REASON HILLARY LOST IS A VERY POORLY RAN CAMPAIGN. AND AT TIMES SHE JUST ISN'T VERY LIKIBLE, AND TURNS PEOPLE OFF.

Annette   May 9th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Okay what else do you have in your bag of tricks Senator Clinton?

paolo brandi (NL)   May 9th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Well, time to close the / that Clinton Book.
Best regards from Holland.

Ephy   May 9th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

This woman needs a medic checkup.
She's now introducing the Rush Limbaugh game!
That's nuts!
That's nuts!

An American   May 9th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

How do you measure electability?

katie, NM   May 9th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Melissa, MI:

Look forward. Obama is the nominee long before today. That's not the issue. Issue is– can he win in November? I've serious doubt. Look at NC. 63% of the total votes Obama got is from African Americans while they are only 30% of total votes. Do you think whites will sit duck in November? What is the guarantee that they will vote for Obama? I don't see much. You may not like her but she and Edwards are smarter than you think. That's why she is more electable but losing.

Edith Arkansas   May 9th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

NO!! back Senator Obama, it was the negativity that put obstacles before him Obama can overcome these obstacles. We Obama supporters is going to throw ourselves out there like never before to get him elected to the President of the United States of America. Obama also fit in beter to have peace talks with the enemy because he is a minority. Minority's seems to bore well with these people beter than the usual. Remember Jessica Jackson getting the hostage released. I not a Jessica Jackson fan but he was able to do good deeds in that and other things.

I think its time to bring in a consultant in on the behavior of Senator Clinton, it is pointless for her to continue to press on just to damage the Democratic Party. The math has caught up to Hillary its time to end the song, so that Obama can get ready to beat McCain.

Kaci   May 9th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

I remain amazed at some of these comments of posters, national media and others. Thank God we live in America – one person, one vote. So with that backdrop, the person who has "electability" is the person who has the most votes. HRC hopes that "hard-working Americans, white Americans" can't count. (My mouth is still hanging open. I can't believe she said it(1) and that no one is taking her to task for this racist pandering (2). Let's see – most popular votes, most pledged delegate votes, most states won, and closing in on most superdelegates won. If Mr. Obama loses the general election, it would be because racist, spiteful, unpatriotic, vitriolic people who DARE to call themselves Democratis will have handed the election to McCain. This large scale hatred of Obama, fueld by Hillary and Bill Clinton for the last year, will certainly do this country in. Never in a million years did HRC think she wasn't going to be crowned the nominee a scant 6 months ago. That kind of arrogance is not needed AGAIN in our white house. What Obama's campaign has done is unparallelled. People who never thought about being part of the political process in this country have picked up their hope and decided that this man is worth it. It's about character and leadrship – not experience, not electability, not who can beat John McCain. And no one person runs a country. I'm confident Obama will surround himself with intelligent, honest, patriotic people to staff his administration. Next it's up to you as a voter to elect local and statewide individuals who represent your for the good of the country. that's how you change America. Anything else is just plain silly.

Stacy Clarks   May 9th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

I think people forget the Blacks in this country are a MINORITY…..so that means you cannot get the most votes, most states won, most popular vote and BE WINNING without getting votes from the MAJORITY!!

So this argument that Obama is not gettting white votes is crazy!!

are you telling me he is winning with just 14% of the society and is this far ahead?!?! get real!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DEMOCRATS IN 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Jenn   May 9th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

I'm supporting Hillary regardless of who is the Democrats nominate. She is the best candidiate. Unfortunately, this primary season has been utterly unfair (from Florida and Michigan, to blatant sexism, to unfair proportional system of awarding delegates, to corrupt caucus systems).
I am writing Hillary's name in on my ballot in November if she is not the nominee. She is the best presidential candidiate and I'm sick and tired of the Democratic Party picking the most left-wing candidiate and failing to recognize that we have to nominate a candidiate with a broad coalition in order to win in November and the winning coalition requires blue collar workers. It also requires women. This liberal soccer mom is voting in November for the best qualified candidiate, the one who has experience, has solutions, who can fix our economy and, who is also a woman. So all you misogynistic Democrats (ie: Sens. Kerry and Kennedy), just take note of all the women who write-in Hillary's name in November if she is not our nominee

Neelam   May 9th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Not even the democrats all around the country themselves elected her, then why should we believe republicans would come and vote her in November?

FLORIDA Voter for Barack Obama   May 9th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Y.O.U. H.A.V.E. T.U.R.N.E.D. I.N.T.O. A. C.O.M.E.D.I.A.N. L.A.D.Y.

Liz   May 9th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Hillary cannot even garner the nomination of her own party and she's more electable? How about all the so-called votes Hillary received because of Limbaugh's inane Chaos?

Please! Hillary, you have been defeated. Obama isn't the divisive one here, its YOU. I know, I know, you and your supporters BELIEVE that you are entitled to this, that you are owed this, and gosh darn it how dare anyone actually challenge you and GASP actually get more votes and more delegates.

Yes Obama was a newcomer…and Hillary thought she'd have the nomination wrapped up by Super Tuesday, well to me, that tells you that people are sick of Bush's, they are sick of Clinton's, because more people have voted against her. That to me is a very big statement as to just how disliked Hillary really is….

Hillary's campaign has no money….Obama has raised millions, and brought out new, enthusiastic voters who really want change.

I'm sorry Hillary continues with her "well if I can't win no one will" attitude….she and her supporters could really and truly be uniters by backing Obama, but instead, no, its childish whining because Obama "stole" this from Hillary. The only stealing done would done at this point by Hillary, but unfortunately that's what I expect to try and happen because its the Clinton way.

Thomas Uhrick - Indiana   May 9th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Go Hillary Go!!! You are the best candidate to win the White House in November… Hopefully people will start realizing it before its to late.

60 year old white female, Mo   May 9th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

What is the sense to have pledges , supers delegates ? and even the primary? What about the popular votes? That is unfair to give the nomination to Hillary just based on the stes won. Does it mean others States not matter?
This Women is crazy and will do anything to steal the nomination…
Congress or DNC don't push American people to the CIVIL WAR…

Tony   May 9th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

This is getting sad, and anyone who considers themselves a democrat will vote for Obama or not vote at all come November. It is sad, and also kind of funny to me that so many supporters of Hillary are so upset that she cannot win, that they are willing to screw over their own party just to feel better about Hillary being gone. Go ahead, vote for McCain, you'll regret it when the same policies that have been around the last 8 years are still in full effect and the country is not making any progress. Waaahew white people!

-White moderate from Indiana.

silence do good   May 9th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Does anyone have a suggestion for s good liberal candidate to vote for? If Hillary is forced out, I need to look around.

As a liberal for many years, I cannot in good conscience vote for Obama because of his racist and antisemitic friends and organization membership. I see we just heard from Sharpton – remember his anti-jewish remarks?

I suggest a write in campaign for Al Gore.

The DNC and Obama might as well send out email saying "all serious liberals please leave as quickly as possible – go away".

If McCain wins it is Obama's fault – although I am sure there will be the usual whining and blame.

Neutral   May 9th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Hillary will DEFEAT McCain in General Election, her support is HUGE, not only from the base of the Democratic Party but also moderate Republicans. Many Republicans switched party affiliation so they can vote for Hillary Clinton in General Election, especially parents who have children serving in the Middle East.

What makes Senator an ELECTABLE candidate? Lets talk about our Armed Forces and National Security, TWO former JOINT CHIEF OF STAFF endorsed Hillary. Reagan is the other President who received such endorsement but only ONE while Hillary got two. Ranks and files in the military are HEAVILY supporting Hillary. Our men and women in uniform are NOT polled but these are the group of people that MADE Gore lost Florida in 2000 against Bush.

Venus   May 9th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

I don't understand that you should be on the top ticket – but some how you have lost this race???????????

Oh… I see – wouldn't you know it – FL and MI are behind this!

Now I see why Obama won't talk with these thugs!!!

Obama – you don't owe Hillary crap! Please do not offer her the VP because she is not about change!

It's funny to see the person behind talk about the person in front!

Now… am I letting her play with mind? Plus, she is BROKE! 98% of her donors have already given the max-amount allowed!

I mean – when does the Super Bowl Winer goes to the weaker team?

Don't sports teams play by the rules and the loser is the loser?

If she is so strong – how come she is not the front-runner?

I will be glad to see her dragged off the stage!

So – hey – I get it! Obama has done every thing to win – but hey – let's give it to Hillary because the polls and her supporters say she can beat Mc Cain!!!

I guess she didn't expect this rookie to be where he is!

And to some of Hillary's stupid supporters – let's see you spend your time and money to win at some thing and then have the loser and her supporters try to take it away from you!

Most of you can't handle being cute off by other drivers!

This election won't be like John Kerry – keep dreaming!

Obama will beat Mc Cain – after all – you people act like Mc Cain has been president – also – the Republican Party has more troubles than the Democratic Party – a lot of republicans do not like Mc Cain nor his wife!!!

It's going to be nice to blog with Obama's supporters after Hillary is kicked to the curb!

Salaam, Lawrence KS   May 9th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

She doesn't need to "convince uncommitted members of Congress to back the Illinois senator", they have already done so behind closed doors.

Adam from NY   May 9th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

There are hundreds of congressional democrats. She could only get TWELVE to sign her letter?!?!?

HA....   May 9th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

"Hillary Clinton’s campaign stepped up its efforts to convince uncommitted members of Congress to back the Illinois senator Friday"

NICELY DONE!

CW in DC   May 9th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Has anyone else noticed that she dropped that whole "gas tax holiday" crap? Haven't heard her mention anything about that since last week. Wonder why? Was it just for pandering? One has to wonder.

Shelby in Seattle   May 9th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

America needs a Uniter and not a Divider. Obama is reaching out to everyone, and Hillary is zeroing in on this "white only" fight and morphing into modern version of Geoge Wallace.

It makes me sick to see it and THIS is why she should just quit.

Voice of Reason   May 9th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Hillary is so electable that she is losing her own party's primary. Let me get the argument then….Obama is beating her in votes, delegates, and states but we should give her the nomination because she is the one to beat McCain. Brilliant!

Her honesty ratings are below 50%, her negatives are above 60%, she has gone broke managing her poorly run campaign and she is the better candidate. Brilliant!

Hillary had the Clinton machine and democratic party behind her and still she got beat by a candidate that many had not heard of up until 7-8 months ago. Yet somehow she is the better candidate. Brilliant!

Hillary please turn out the lights on your way out.

Anonymous   May 9th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

I thought Hillary was going to be a gracious loser and think of her backers. Again, as always – she is only thinking about doing anything to win, regardless of who it hurts. Hillary is completely making a fool of herself. And the Democratic Party is allowing her to also make fools of the party itself. Where is the backbone of the party?

Barack is a once in a lifetime candidate. It is the Democratic Party now that I am doubting. Where is the backbone of the party ?

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 9th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Okay, most of us who respect Hillary's First Lady position, she is making it harder to maintain that respect. This mountain of different reasons Hillary is giving as why she is more electable is getting darn right ridiculous by the minute. Obama has the numbers to support the negatives of everything Hillary says. Right now Hillary has been down and dirty lying about the reason she remains and that's what help her get in the trouble she's in today. God Bless Hillary, but she needs to go now.

latino   May 9th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Hillary, yes I have latinas friends who gave you their vote, and most of them did it because of what the Clintons have done in the past for the latino community; I vote for Obama bacause I'm convinced he will do more and batter -it's a generational thing.

Independent   May 9th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

MSNBC just anounced anthur Supe for Obama! This is a continaul no win situation for Hillary. She should be gracious, step down,aand let Democrats move forwrd to November. Congratulation Sen. Obama – on to the White House!

christina   May 9th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Why is Hillary still in the race? Seriously, I wonder if she's secretly working for McCain to destroy the dem party…

obama 08!!

Chuks   May 9th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

POOR ARGUEMENT:

She won older voters, Obama won Younger voters
She won rural voters, Obama won Urban voters
She won uneducated voters, Obama won well informed voters
She won Democratic states only, he won both democratic and republican states
She won only 16 contests, he won 32 contests
She has less popular votes, he has more
She has huge pledge delegate deficit, he has surplus
She is Broke, He is "Balling"
The List continues….

So, what's her point? Can someone explain

Disappointed   May 9th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

With all of this fighting once we split the country into 2 pieces those that support Hillary and those that support Barack then will she be able to say that she is the commander and chief and president of all americans? I think not. People think!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

James   May 9th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

This presidential contest is like soccer. It's not the team that dribbles most that lifts the trophy, but the one that scores more goals. Clinton is nowhere close to have fulfilled any of the elements I have mentioned in this analogy. Obama has made the most impressive dribbles and scored the most goals. How can Clinton come to claim victory. The Clinton dynasty can't bring itself to terms with the fact that a junior senator , a black man could have floored them. Nothing else is keeping her in the race except this.

ok   May 9th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

I bet mrs. Clinton will also lose her Senate Seat in the next election, that way she must understand that the American people do speak and understand what she represents (herself and surrogates)

DD, New York   May 9th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

I believe in miracles….and I believe in Hillary….

marie   May 9th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

It ain't over, till the fat lady sings!! That would be Michelle Obama.

BRd   May 9th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Hillary probably wants to drop out, however she has made so much noise about every vote needing to count, that she needs to stay in so it appears that she really means it.

rj   May 9th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Hillary's desperation long since has turned me off. I'm thankful everyday that I'm not part of the democratic party. She is tearing that party apart. What surprises me more than anything though is that the superdelegates are letting this happen. They can easily put a stop to this and begin to try to mend the damage she did and continues to do everyday.

I thought that if Obama loses the general election it would clearly be her fault but now i'm begining to believe it will be the superdelegates fault. She cannot continue to say and do the things she says and does much longer…she's pretty much offended almost every imaginable group save the uneducated whites who she claims is her broad base.

democracy   May 9th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Just because you do not believe Obama is the best candidate does NOT make one a racist… nor does voting for the best candidate mean that one is not a true democrat for NOT voting for the weaker candidate.

Chip   May 9th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

I guess the 'universal' health care that Senator Clinton gets as a member of Congress doesn't include mental health and wellness. A PowerPoint presentation? Come on. It's pretty sad that the Clinton campaign bases their whole strategy on the rock-paper-scissors premise.

McCain covers Obama, Obama smashes Clinton, Clinton cuts McCain.

Sharon Minnesota   May 9th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

The insults against Hillary and Bill Clinton won't drive them away. It will only drive the voters away who see what the Obama spirit is really like. No hope, no uniting only division, sarcasm, hate and all that is evil.

Keep it up it's working well for you.

Angela   May 9th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

She even looks crazy just look at the picture.

Larry Buchas   May 9th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Every Super Delegate should endorse Barack Obama or else the party falls apart.

Bill & Hillary only care about themselves, not the party. She's a Goldwater Girl from way back.

Mike - Texas   May 9th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Neither one of them have the count to be nominated.

It is all up to the Super Deligates.

The voice of the Elite instead of the voice of the People!!

Christine   May 9th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Hillary for 2008 and Obama for 2012.
Go Hillary!!! Don't give up.

fred   May 9th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

If Hillary doen't get the nomination….I believe that we will lose the House and the Senate!!!

Destroy the country Obama and Howard Dean and CNN!!

Why don't we get a few more blacks at CNN. Almost everyone that is interviewed is black and biased!!!

Including Donna!!!

appiah   May 9th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Inconsistencies in this presentation. This is outrageous…has Clinton been able to win over the black, young & independent votes???. I also think the facts in this piece are twisted, Kendrick Meek is from Florida…this senator needs to get a grip!. Understand that no amount of "political arm-twisting" from Clinton's camp can change "demos" choice.
Obama '08 / 12

Xavier, St. Louis, MO   May 9th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

For the love of God! Lady get over it already! That dog don't hunt either! Your campaign is a wrap! Its' over! Stick a folk in her, she's done!

Follow the Yellow Brick Road   May 9th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Follow the Yellow Brick Road
Follow Follow Follow Follow Follow the Yellow Brick Road

Hillary Clinton, The Gimmick candidate
Bill and Hillary, The Gimmick Family
Do and Say Anything "08 :D

Norm   May 9th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

She is right but sadly people are blinded by fear.

SDunn   May 9th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Omgosh I hope all of you who do vote for McCain if Hillary doesn't win will do so that if he wins you all will pay the price. You will definitely get what you deserve so please by all means vote for McCain. Don't complain either about what happens to this country. You are selfish people who could care less about the future of this country or the future of your children. It's not about the candidate it's about our future! But please by all means go ahead it's your right to do so.

Danny   May 9th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

People Obama still lied to all Americans look he said in the campaign that he don't want any lobbying so why yesterday he lobby Rep. in the hill?
this is liar he still lied. So this is kind of leader your guy need I don't think
so it still not too late your guy still have chance to vote for the right and real President of the United States. Other thing some body and some old man call Hillary to drop out after IN and NC…..why their didn't call Obama
to drop out after PA, TX and OH? Also, why their didn't call him to drop out
after Rev. Wright hatred comment came out it cause Obama too long to react so this kind of leader your guy need and I don't think so. This is not
my vote, not my leader and is not my President.

Michael G   May 9th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

"Obama is an arrogant disaster waiting to happen."
AJ, I would say that a person who is loosing an election such as Hillary, and doesn't have a chance to win but won't drop out because she feels she deserves the nominee is ARROGANT.

Stranger   May 9th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

OK, if she is so electable then why isn't she winning?

Independent99999   May 9th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

This woman is crying FOUL!
And bringing feminism a shame by her acts

M.S. Indiana   May 9th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Is she still running to become VP on McCain's ticket ??? Wh y is she saying McCain is better then Obama ?? she is truly a republican….

We dont even know who their is on their VP ticket… and we are not even looking at what the republicans are doing.. so give it a break
and if we don't win in November, then run in 2012 woman and try to win that time… and run your campaign…

anne in OK   May 9th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Hillary's true support base is senior citizens. In Indiana, Obama won by 6% all voters age 17-64. Hillary won all voters 65+ by 38%, enough to overtake his winning all other age categories. FL, WVa and Penn are the top 3 in average age of the state population, so we can expect her to win by a huge margin in WVa. This does not mean she is more electable. Democrats cannot win without their AA base (25% of the Democratic vote). The unprecedented number of newly registered voters across the nation are overwhelmingly for Obama.

Superdelegates, it's time to bring the Party together around one candidate–Barack Obama.

Pam   May 9th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

If she's so electable, why is she losing?

For the love of this independent   May 9th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Once again only way McCain wins if Hillary supporters vote him in. If that happens well it happens. However I am proud to once feel not like an african-american but this time an American. Thanks Mr. Obama, white eiitist, youngvoters, and educated americans.

I hope for once Rev Wrights and Rural hard working white Americans (not all but the ones that represent the old race hatred division) which republicans and now Hillary pander to, do the right thing this time. Give the generation that is not so tainted by the past a chance to make our country a nation for all.

And I am a conservative by most standard.

AZM   May 9th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Hillary will hang around a little longer.
Rezco's defense team rested without calling a single witness… she's waiting to see what comes of it. If he's convicted (and he will be)… will be interesting what he does for a plee!

Mike, Raleigh   May 9th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

It is going to be very difficult for Sen. Obama to win in November. Sen. Obama is not exposed by Republicans yet as he is low profile politician in public for last 3 years.

I am pretty sure that there will be countless skeletons hidden in Sen. Obama's closet.

Sen. HIllary is in public eyes for more then 20 years. She knows who is who and how to takle them.

Angela   May 9th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

She is looney and she wants us to elect her for president. I don't think so right now she is showing signs of being a very unstable person. It is really sad to watch and I wish she would stop. But on the other hand we already know she does not have any self respect nor shame why else would she still be with a man who humiliated her the way her husband did.

Friendly Neighbour   May 9th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Point one. A majority of the delegates that voted for Hillary in the primaries will vote for Obama in the general.

Point two: Obama will undoubtably choose a running mate that will broaden his base.

Point three: Would Hillary agree to be Obama's running mate if asked?

Sharon Minnesota   May 9th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

When are you going to remove Roland's rehtoric from the ticker space (Commentary)? Are you trying to hide your ticker?

Ex-Hillary supporter   May 9th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Hillary has turned out to be a huge disappointment. Her campaign ugly.
I know a more worthy female candidate will emerge some day, but in the meantime I am happy to support Barack Obama all the way to the White House.

Sayed   May 9th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Yeah, I believe that Hillary Clinton is a 'New York' Senator.

proud army and navy mom   May 9th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

i am un-whelmed. who left the gate open? old girl is baaack.

Mark   May 9th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Hilliary please while you have some dignity left…..its going very quickly. Their is now talk that you can not grasp reality.

Terry   May 9th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

If Obama is the nominee, then he will lose in November for the election that this is all supposed to be about… For President of the United States, not President of the Democrats. Remember when Kerry lost againt Bush in 2004 when Bush had everything against him and the polls said Kerry would win? Do all these people who vote for Obama just want to win the Democratic Primary and NOT the Presidential Election come Nov 2008? I guess so… It's sad that people will vote against Obama soley because he is African American. But it's equally sad when 90% of the African American Democrats voted for him soley because he is African American. Isn't this supposed to be about who can be the best President, not the color of ones skin or the best speeches? I cannot in good concious vote for someone to bePresident of the United States who would essentially be sent into office with little experience and training wheels to try to handle domestic or world problems to the extreme degree that Bush has made these problems. I will either not vote or will vote for McCain if Hillary is not the nominee or on this ticket. I obviously didn't drink Obama's koolaid.

Debra   May 9th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Haven't we heard this arguement from Hillary before. She obviously doesn't hear the people speaking. Haven't we heard the request for more debates. Because she has limited funds doesn't give her the right to request free air-time. Where's her push for the gas tax holiday or did she realize that pandering didn't work. Obama and Clinton have very similar stance on issues, so Clinton supporters will not vote for Obama? Well if they want to shot themselves in the foot and we can have more of what Bush gave us. No president wil fix all problems, not even the so called experienced Hillary. How much experience did Bill have when he took office. I loved Bill Clinton, he was good for those times and she is not for these times. I am sure Hillary is very smart and should make all woman proud, but lately she's making herself look like a fool.

Noreen   May 9th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

If she was more electable, she would have more votes and pledged delegates.

senj   May 9th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

I have lots of respect for HRC (albeit Bill), however, what she's saying doesn't add up, if you can win all this so-called important votes why is she still behind. One thing that is certain is this, if by some magic she steals this nomination using back room tactics, the repercussion she herself will not be able to handle, and I'm pretty confident, the democratic party will be torpedoed. It is one thing to win, it is a complete different story to steal. Let her finish the campaign but she should do it positively because if he ends up the nominee (which is almost certain), she has to eat her vomits.

James   May 9th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

She ought to have won this contest long time ago if she's more competent and electable than Obama. Power to the people!

SHIRLEY-OHIO   May 9th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Whose electability? It is over Hillary. Bill and Chelsea wants you to phone home so they can tell you it is over. What part of it is over don't you underdstand.

Lisa   May 9th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Get a grip!!!! Please. Why is she having to go through all of this if she is so electable? I hate her!!!!!

Brigeite   May 9th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

LOL. I certainly hope the memo is for backing the ILLINOIS SENATOR. haha. I think that's what it does inadvertently anyway because of its sheer level of desperation.

Kathy   May 9th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

As I see it, the big hole in Hillary Clinton's argument is that when (and this is really important) the party is united in November and she is rallying her base to vote Democrat, all of those that Hillary says will vote for her will also vote for Barack Obama, right? So what am I missing?

Follow the Yellow Brick Road   May 9th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

What happened to Hillary's tax holiday? She said experts opinions doesn't matter so why she stopped talking about it? Was that for her target IN audience only?

Let's hear more about that Gimmicky Tax Holiday Dorothy…… I mean Hillary :o

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

fred   May 9th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Go Hillary!!

If not Hillary….then McCain!!

If Obama gets the nominee….there will be millions of McCain Democrats.

You know, why are you at CNN deleting comments for Hillary???

Duh…because you are biased.

Mat   May 9th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Please Hillary, Let it go. I was your supporter, until recently but its time. If you keep doing these things, it will look like you are desperate and it will only divide the party. This election is too important because of the WAR and the fact that the next president will appoint two Supreme Court Justices.

Thank you

LINDA,FL   May 9th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Electability starts from To Be Elected. On the first place.
When You can not be elected , making all kind of twists , that You can not be elected.
That what are You talking about?
Ma-am, You are NIOT electable.
Period

KJR   May 9th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Freudian slip, CNN??? She may be on to something regarding Obama's electability….we'll have to wait and see…for me, why be so loyal to the Prty whenI feel they are shoving Obama down my throat? I'm going McCain.

Duane in Philly   May 9th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

This is exactly what the role of the superdelegate is…not to simply place their vote for the person with the most pledged delegates (any Tom, Dick, or Harriet can do that), but to use their supposed knowledge, experience, and status within the party to decide which candidate has the greater electability.

Question   May 9th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Hillary supporters-would you still back McCain if she was on the ticket with Obama?

Independent   May 9th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Look – at least she is promoting her own strengths and not tearing Obama down. She said she is staying in, so just get used to it, Obama supporters!

I'm an Obama supporter too, but you aren't doing any good by saying negative things about her at this point. As long as she doesn't go negative on Obama, she can stay in until the voting is done.

kim   May 9th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

I wonder if Hilary's power point presentations mention one of the most critical demographics of the race: young people. They have come out to vote for Obama in unprecedent numbers, and if he plays his cards right, they can win the election for the democrats. This is one of the most hopeful outcomes of the race, and most of the media have downplated or buried it. It is a huge story. Why are we only talking about the elderly, blue collar workers and ethnic groups?

McCain for President   May 9th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

What an unenviable positions the DNC is in. They know Clinton is right in that she's the only potentially electable democratic candidate. They also know the crucifiction that would take place if Obama is not the democratic nominee. A lose/lose situation if I ever saw one.

Justme WV   May 9th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

He should choose Colin Powell as a running mate.

John P   May 9th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

If she can't win primaries in her own party how is she going to get Independents and moderate Republicans to vote for her? The reason Rush Limbaugh launched Operation Chaos where Repubs vote for Hillary in the primaries is because he knows she is the easiest to beat.

sylla NYC   May 9th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Hillary, Its over please fall back!

Lorna, NY   May 9th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

This is insane! If she was more electable then why is she so far behind in the numbers….every number?

Joe Ossai   May 9th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Can you say delusional, this lady has lost it.

Maybe not, she is campaigning for 2012. Destroy Obama now and come back in 2012 and win. NO CHANCE LADY, YOU MAKE ME SICK

Ken   May 9th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

She truly is the queen of bullsh..!

Trent, Miami FL   May 9th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

The informational content of this story is completing wrong. Who proof reads these articles. Everything pertaining to the article is twisted around. As I from Florida know better who Kendrick Meek is and he does not represent Michigan, he is a local congressman. Once the party focus on unity it does not matter what areas of this country your from. If you are for the party you are for the party. People are treating this as a popularity contest based on useless factors. You should not crry bad economy and because your candidate is not the nominee you vote for McCain who has little to no knowledge of our economy.

Kim4Obama   May 9th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Can a Hillary supporter right now sum it up for me as to why you believe she is more electable than Obama without talking about Obama? Seriously… I really want to know.

karen from va   May 9th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Hillary is not more electable. If she were, she would have won the nomination. The people have spoken.

james Pa   May 9th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

The 'two-fer' Clintons are pathetic liars.
They cannot tell the "truth from fantasy."
Hillary lies and Bill believes it

PA Mary   May 9th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Hillary has the necessary coalition to win in November. Obama certainly does not. Obama will lose come November. The left wing side of the Democratic Party continues to force loser candidiates (ie: Kerry, Dukakis) on the rest of the party because the liberal left wing fails to see the importance of the blue collar vote. The liberal left has also ignored the importance of the Latino vote and all of the women who support Hillary who are furious at the DNC and Obama (and his hate-filled) supporters and who will either write-in Hillary, stay home or vote McCain in November. Plus there are the Catholics and conservative Democrats who will back McCain now. So Obama does not have a winning coalition. I'm a life-long Democrat and I'm completely fed-up with the Democratic Party.

thoughts on racism   May 9th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

The best proof of racism is that 90 to 95 % of African Americans who were staunch Clinton supporters switched loyalty once there was a Black candidate to vote for.

What is that if NOT racism.

Remember that 90 to 95 % of White people are not voting against Obama.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road   May 9th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Has the Gimmick Candidate announced she just met with David Blaine and he showed her how to levitate which qualifies her to the nomination yet?

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

Angela   May 9th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Melissa MI

She won the big democratic states and the swing states- his victories in red states that vote Republican in November aren't going to matter much in November.

Raheem   May 9th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Maybe Hillary Clinton should drop out and run as an independent

Just do everyone think of that ?

Rebecca   May 9th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Can someone please help this woman get into therapy? I have never seen such a blatant case of denial in my life.

James   May 9th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Enough of you Clinton. Duh… She is going crazy.

An Agnostic Democrat   May 9th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

If she is so electable then why isn't she winning?

Michael, Canada   May 9th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Is this positioning by Mrs. Clinton to vie for the VP position?

steveg   May 9th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

This coming on the heels of comments stating Obama is losing support among white voters sounds close to a statement that she should be the nominee because she's white, Obama is not, and it will take a white person to win the general election.

Unless I'm mistaken, being electable is about getting votes, and Obama appears to be more successful in this regard than Hillary.

I think the Clintons are collectively on their 3rd or 4th deck of race cards played, which is a sad way to seal their legacy.

Rene in PA   May 9th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Now that we've seen how truly racist and petty Hillary will be up to her bitter inevitable end, I can say without any hesitation that I will never support this woman under any circumstances. That includes the VP status that she's now angling toward in order to pay off her debts. There really aren't enough words to describe the awfullness of her.

Ruby   May 9th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Somebody please call the Apollo Fox Theater "sandman" to take her away!!!

Dan in CO   May 9th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Primaries have next to nothing to do with general elections.

If a deeply red county has 50,000 voters, but only 10,000 democrats, and Hillary wins those democrats in a primary by 7,500 to 2,500, that is not an argument that Hillary has a much better chance at winning the county in a GE than Obama does.

And these are the kinds of counties Hillary has been pinning her electability argument on.

Meanwhile, Obama wins the blue counties, both in blue states and in red ones, by large margins.

Claire   May 9th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Hillary move on….you are publicly unraveling. It is time to unite the party, not divide it any further. I am disappointed in you.

Joe   May 9th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Clinton is not electable. Here's why… she is condescending, she has demonstrated that her primary interest is sticking to her own agenda rather than listening to the voices of 300+million people, she lies compulsively for political gain, she embellishes her qualifications on almost every issue, and (drum roll please) the people have spoken and they want Obama! I'm not sure what dictionary Hillary uses to define the word "electable" but to put it simply, electable = elected. Obama is leading in that category.

Follow the Yellow Brick Road   May 9th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Where's James Carnville? Haven't heard from him since Monday evening. I wonder what he has to say about Hillary's electability argument.

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

reader   May 9th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

If only the swing states were to matter, as suggested by Clinton backers now, then what was the point in holding primaries throughout the country. You cant change the rules of the game as per your liking.

Steve   May 9th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Oh gawd, enough already!!!!! Hilary, this is the PRIMARY. Those who have voted for you and are strong Democrats, will vote for Obama. No one, unless they're a complete idiot, will vote for McCain. He's just the third term solution for the Bush family. Stop spinning the facts! Stop it, stop it, stop it!!!!

The majority of the Democratic Party has voted for Obama. The superdelegates are all running to him. Do you think they would do that if they didn't think he could get elected?!?! Do you see Edwards anywhere in the game?

As you did with your fuel tax "holiday" pandering you're ignoring the facts. You're ignoring the experts. You're a bright woman, but you are not the expert in all things. Your ego will be your own undoing.

rj   May 9th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Enough Hillary! Enough! By changing the rules would only destroy the democratic party. What is wrong with you?

jason   May 9th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

This woman is crazy!
She has already lost.She doesn't have a crystal ball to know how the general will go.
She is trying to steal the nomination because she feels entitled.
The dems need to stop her already.

Sharon Minnesota   May 9th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Stop smiling Obama. Your days are numbered in this race. Love that Hillary, unstoppable.

OBAMA 08!   May 9th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Seriously?!
Move On…
It's Over Hil- it's over.

Democrats Rule   May 9th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Dear God – The only thing missing now is a change in the campaign theme song – are we going to be hearing Helen Reddy do "Angie Baby" – "It's so nice to be insane, no one asks you to explain"…….. I have admired this woman for years but this is just plain silly – the voters have spoken the delegates have been counted and the math doesn't lie. Since I know she's not stupid – the only explanation is loss of sanity.

soothsayer   May 9th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

This is another of Hillary's bogus aruments. Here is why.
Obama can win those white blue collar voters. When he picks a white running mate that appeals to these voters they will vote for the whole ticket. That person must be someone either a white man or a woman ( to appeal to Hillary's constituancy) that can bridge the gap of mistrust and stereotypes that this segment of America feels toward Obama. Once the name of Clinton disappears from the radar screen and Barack and his running mate start to campaign it will be different.She should wake up.

Louis   May 9th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Time to move ahead Hillary.

Drop out. Polls dont matter you said. Niether does your internal presentation.

Ready for Change   May 9th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

She is the best to head the ticket if we want to win in November, otherwise its going to be Gore and Kerry all over again. The democrats keep making the same mistake over and over again. Let's not make it this time around. We really need to win this time.

Michael   May 9th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Thats Fine…i've voted Democrat for the past 10 years and if Obama gets the nominee I will definitely vote REPUBLICAN

AJ   May 9th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Senator Clinton is right, Obama cant be elected. And if Obama becomes the nominee, I urge all Clinton supporters to support McCain or stay at home. Obama is an arrogant disaster waiting to happen.

Linda, Kentucky   May 9th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

If she hasn't been able to win the nomination by now, or even lead, how can she say she'll win the general election?

GREGG LA   May 9th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

DON'T GIVE UP HILLARY, WE YOUR SUPPORTER WILL NEVER GIVE UP ON YOU TILL THE END

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT (DO OR DIE)

wolfsbane   May 9th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Hillary, you have lost. Get back to work in the Senate and get to work for the Democratic nominee.

emmarcee   May 9th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

illinois senator?

Kevin   May 9th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

She can't even get nominated, so how in the world could she possibly be elected??

The woman is a lunatic. She's doing her best to set feminism back 10 years.

aaron   May 9th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

you mean, "New york senator" I hope she is pressing them to join the Illinois Sen.

Dan in CO   May 9th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

""Hillary Clinton’s campaign stepped up its efforts to convince uncommitted members of Congress to back the Illinois senator Friday""

Ooooooooops!

Melissa, MI   May 9th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

If she's so electable then why is she losing almost twice as many elections?

Tom St. Louis   May 9th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Obama supporters that proclaim racism or lack of education on the part of Hillary supporters if they choose not to support Obama are doing their candidate a disservice. You are guilty of the same closed-mindedness you claim by lumping all of us in the same pile.

I am a college-educated individual capable of independent thought. I generally vote Democratic because I don't like the stance the Republican party in general takes on social issues currently. However, I am more moderate to conservative regarding economic and national security issues, so I haven't always agreed with some of Obama's ideas.

In addition, I'm not really comfortable electing another neophyte to lead this country. In my opinion, Obama just looks like Bush wearing a Democratic suit right now. There are still many months until the election, so I could potentially be convinced to choose Obama, if he surrounds himself with solid individuals. However, the vitriolic attitude of his supporters and some members of his campaign is pushing me, and a lot of others, away.

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