May 11, 2008
Posted: 01:40 PM ET

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Sen. Chris Dodd says it’s “very clear” Obama will be his party’s nominee.
Sen. Chris Dodd says it’s “very clear” Obama will be his party’s nominee.

(CNN) – Sen. Chris Dodd on Sunday joined the chorus of Democratic leaders downplaying the idea of a joint ticket between Sens. Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton.

"These are two great candidates who fought very hard, but my sense is today that that probably won't be the ticket," Dodd said on NBC's "Meet The Press."

Dodd, who abandoned his presidential bid on January 3, said he thinks it's "very clear" Obama will be his party's nominee.

Dodd expressed confidence that his party would rally around Obama, despite the lengthy primary season.

Obama campaign chief David Axelrod on Sunday predicted the process would be over soon, but avoided talk of any potential running mates.

"We'll focus on the vice presidential choice at the appropriate time," he said on "Fox News Sunday."

Clinton campaign Chairman Terry McAuliffe has said a joint ticket would be a "great idea," but the New York senator's strategist on Sunday said "any talk of it is premature."

"I haven't discussed it with her. She hasn't discussed it with me. I've seen no evidence of her interest in it," he told Fox.

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said it's up to the candidates to sort out the ticket.

"Only two people can make that decision and that's Obama and Clinton. No one else can make it. If that happens, it happens, but it can only be with the two of them," he said on ABC's "This Week."

He said the extended fight for the Democratic nomination has been "great for the country," pointing to increased voter registration for his party.

Reid said people should "just relax" because the primaries will be over June 3.

The renewed buzz of what some have called the "dream ticket" comes as Obama closes in on the Democratic nomination in recent days.

The senator from Illinois last week had a double-digit win in North Carolina and a narrow loss in Indiana.

Obama holds a commanding lead in the number of pledged delegates awarded from primaries and caucuses: 1,592 to Clinton's 1,424.

Following a flurry of new endorsements over the past few days, he trails Clinton by just one in the race for superdelegates.

At the beginning of the year, Clinton led the superdelegate race by more than 100.

Superdelegates are party leaders and officials who vote for the candidate of their choice at the Democratic convention in August.

The focus of the Democratic race has largely turned to the superdelegates because they outnumber the remaining pledged delegates that are up for grabs.

According to CNN's latest calculations, Clinton has 273 superdelegates to Obama's 272.

The Democrats face off Tuesday in West Virginia, where polls show Clinton with a substantial lead.

Clinton has a 43-percentage-point advantage over Obama, 66 percent to 23 percent, according to a survey from the American Research Group released Friday.

The poll was conducted after Tuesday's primary results and carries a margin of error of plus or minus 4 percentage points.

"This state is really Hillary Clinton's wheelhouse. It's an older population, socially conservative, blue-collar workers," said Kennie Bass, a political reporter for WCHS in West Virginia.

Obama acknowledges that West Virginians favor Clinton.

"She is going to do very well in West Virginia and Kentucky. She will win those states, in all likelihood, by significant margins," Obama said this week.

Obama took a break from the campaign trail Sunday, spending Mother's Day in Chicago, Illinois.

Clinton had three stops scheduled in West Virginia ahead of the primary, and her husband, Bill Clinton, was campaigning for her in Oregon.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Chris Dodd • Hillary Clinton


Ben   May 11th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

I think republicans are posing as Hillary supporters on these postings in order to help McCain. They're saying to write in Clinton if she doesn't get the nomination. That way McCain surly wins. I hope Hillary supporters don't fall for this.

Sharon - NC   May 11th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Fran, I take it you are one of Hillary's 'feminist' supporters who would vote for any woman on the ticket and who would rather slash and burn the country and its citizens' future if Hillary isn't the Democratic nominee. I have great hope that the remainder of women in the country won't follow your lead . . . and instead choose to use their intellect when voting.

MBFLA   May 11th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

If Democrats vote for McBush because their candidate did not get the Democratic nomination, then you find a way to sleep at night knowing you got Roe V Wade overturned and women are dying via back alley terminations like the old days. Suck it up! MBush is much worse and you know it.

Les   May 11th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

If hillary won the nomination then she has no choice but to accept Obama has her VP but Obama is free to chose who ever he wants. I hope he chooses Joe Biden a person with Vast Foreign Policy Experience and will kill the Rupublicans arugment in the Fall.

Jeanne   May 11th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Obama should have the privilege of choosing his on VP - someone that can unify the party without being too far to the left. A moderate or conservative democrat that attracts Clintons demographics would be best.

Joe Reg   May 11th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

It may not be the best ticket evr but may be pragmatic tough.

She has had some experience that may prove useful, who knows.

Go Obama go!!!

Obama can 08!

kantor   May 11th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

t's just been reported that Hillary Clinton has been having an affair for the last 8 years..The clinton campaign is just now starting to put the spin on this story, but it just won't die. expect to hear about this on every news cycle by the end of the week…

mccain 08

jane   May 11th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Hillary is not running for VP! She is running for the top job–did this man not know that? What an idiot. Another nervous democrat that is not sleeping at night for fear he will wake up and Hillary will be ahead! Just take a tranquilizer, Dodd, you look like you need it!

william   May 11th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

lets face it. if hillary is not the dems nominee then her base will turn on the party. Look at the poles. over 40 percent of her base wil either vote for McCain or just stay home. Also the the green party will have their own person up on the ticket. that will take votes away from Nobama.
He is not electable period,

if i can not vote for hillary then i will look forward to having a old man in the white house.
McCain 08
Hillary 12

Ed   May 11th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

I submitted a commnet earlier and it went something like this. The pig in the pantsuit is roasted. Please stick a fork in her, she is DONE!

Tonya South Carolina   May 11th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Ü HILLARY SUPPORTERS!!!!!!! Ü HILLARY SUPPORTERS!!!!!!!

IF YOU WANT TO SUPPORT JOHN MCCAIN, NOBODY IS STOPPING YOU, YOU CAN WRITE HILLARY CLINTON ON THE BALLOT AS MANY TIMES AS YOU PLEASE, IT STILL WOULDN"T MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE, WE ARE TIRED OF YOU ALL SCREAMING WE WILL VOTE FOR MCCAIN NOT OBAMA ( SO WHAT ) IF MCCAIN WINS AND YOU RECEIVE A LETTER IN THE MAIL SAYING PACK YOUR BAGS YOU HAVE TO GO TO IRAQ THEN THATS YOUR FAULT AND IF YOU WERE SOME KIND OF SUPPORTER THEN HILLARY WOULDN"T HAVE TO LOAN HER CAMP ANY MONEY ( DO WHATS RIGHT SEND HILLARY SOME MONEY TO GET OUT OF DEBT ) AND STOP COMPLAINING, INSTEAD OF LEAVING OBAMA SUPPORTERS HATE MESSAGES GO TO HILLARYdotCOM AND HIT THE CONTRIBUTION TAB AND HELP OUT WITH HER DEBT HILLARY SUPPORTERS WILL TEE TEE ON YOU AND TELL YOU IT"S RAINING IT"S 2 THINGS PEOPLE HATE 2 SEE FALL FROM THE SKY AND THATS BIRD POOP & UNEDUCATED SUPPORTERS !!!!!!!!!!!

Lawrence   May 11th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

And another thing, to those who say that Hillary is going to be the nominee, please look at the numbers and then try and say that with a straight face.

It is not even mathematically possible anymore for her to be the nominee.

Lawrence   May 11th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Dodd is indeed correct.

I believe it would be suicide if Obama took on Clinton has his VP. She will undermine him and we cannot have the commander in chief undermined by his second in command.

To those who ostricize him and telling him to shut up, welcome to America. Home of FREE SPEECH! I know this has been a heated campaign and both sides have hurled insults at eachother but they really do not serve anything.

BOTH SIDES ARE GUILTY OF THIS!!

United We Stand and Divided We Fall.

George, South Dakota   May 11th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

who would want her?

Tony   May 11th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Hey H…

A lot of us Obama supporters that wont support Hillary… Well that's because we are Republicans. Obama is the only candidate since Reagan or Kennedy that can truly reach across the aisle and get things done. There are a lot of things in Obama's platform that I disagree with; however, I believe him. I don't think he's just telling folks what they want to hear, I think he tells us what he truly believes. I'll take that any day over smoke being blown up my back side…

I went to the store the other day to by a wind vain… they said they were out, but had some nice Clinton's that did the same thing… Don't buy the BS…

Andrew Neisler   May 11th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

its over
the priority has to be focusing on november now or we will all end up with President McBush

Steven   May 11th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

I hope not! They would be the Felix and Oscar of politics! Hillary has more than burned that bridge!

Rob   May 11th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

let me just say one very important thing:

democrats who will rather vote for mccain than clinton or obama (depending on who their personal favorit is) are even more stupid and more ignorant than the fundamentalist bush voters ….

come on people … get past your private little whos-best-games and do what will be best for this country … and this will be a DEMOCRATIC president!!!!!!

Kirk   May 11th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Obama & His Campaign Would Like An Early Clocse To This historic Primary …. They What Us To Beleive They Have Won ….. Truth Is They Haven't … Hillary Has The Edge Now , And can Win The Primary !!

The fact is millions of Democrats feel exactly like I do, that is why Obama hasn't been able to seal the deal, even after outspending Hillary 4 to 1 state after state.

If all the Wright, Rezko, Ayers issues had been released prior to February ….Obama would of already been out of the race.

However, all those states will get a chance to re-vote again in November and they will remember how Obama was a fraud and misrepresented himself and they are going to VOTE NO OBAMA

Peter in Canada   May 11th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

To Hugh in Canada:
I do not believe she can run as an Independent based on some things in here that I have read(from some with actual knowledge).
Unlike yourself I think Hillary would be DOA as an Independent since her negative ratings are 62%. She galvanizes Republicans against her like no other person in the US. This is precisely the reason that Obama cannot pick her as a VP, it would be a devastating mistake!
I don't know how many features you have seen or read concerning the Republicans' preparedness to fight Hillary in a General, but they are/were substantial and elaborate!
Obama has changed all that and now they are scrambeling to package a "Swift Boat" just for him. They will not be able to package very much on him other than Wright and Ayers, which in my opinion are very lame issues.

Dave from Florida   May 11th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

I was starting to come around to an Obama - Clinton ticket UNTIL her statements this week about "hard working american -white americans" Hilary Clinton will stop at nothing in her pursuit for power even to DIVIDE the Democratic Party.

I don't want her on the ticket as our VP, she's done everything in her power to inject race into this process. I voted for President Clinton twice, and thought seriously in the beginning to support Sen. Clinton but after looking at all of the candidates positions on the issues….Sen. Obama had the best plans for our country.

I would rather have Bill Richardson, Ted Strickland, Ed Rendel, Sam Nunn on the ticket. If not for the help of Rush Limbaugh and his listeners in TX. and Indiana….Hilary would've been out of the race now. She has an $ - 11 million campaign debt and GROWING.
I just hope she pays the small business owners that the Clinton Campaign has stiffed payment in the states she has campaigned in.

Obama 08!!!

Linda, Kentucky   May 11th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

I became an Obama supporter several months ago, after reading and comparing the policies of each candidate. I simply like his approach better.

However, I often cringe when reading the comments made by other Obama supporters on CNN. You know that's not the kind of language Barack Obama stands for. Let's grow up.

I hope CNN posts this.

Ernest   May 11th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

"I'll modify it for Dems" You had me excited for a moment. I thought finally a Clinton supporter was going to justify not voting for the Democratic nominee in Nov because the choice lost with a real substansive answer. However you just embarked on the same hate driven rhetoric toward Sen Obama like everyone else. Please tell us what policy differences you disagree with, and why you think Mccain would be better? I think its sad that Obama can't even enjoy his victory because of sore loosers. He is winning fair and square. He has nothing to do with MI, and FL. Those states didnt want to follow the same rules as everyone else. They were penalized, such is life. I teach my kids if you dont follow the rules and you get caught your in trouble. I guess you and many Clinton supporters feel cheated some how because of this. I hope you guys teach your kids stronger values than "its ok to break the rules as long as it helps you win" I'm glad to say the canidate I voted for has stronger moral beliefs than that.

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 11th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Chris Dodd is wrong about everything else, otherwise HE'd be the nominee!

I think Obama should be president, Hillary should be VP, and McCain should be Secretary of State.

Richard   May 11th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Surely a Democrat not voting for a Democratic presidency is very small minded. Thats the problem with American politics, its all about the individual, and not about the policies or what the party stands for.

skylark   May 11th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Get that woman a Valium. Better yet call 911.
Obama/Napolitano '08

Tab   May 11th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Why would Obama choose his second place to be a person who does not have confidence that he can do the job. She would be like a nagging mother in law for the entire term of office. She would probably even undermine him , given the chance , so she could say "I told you so."

We already know that they hold similar positions on many issues. But we also know that they operate differently. Obama operates with honor and dignity regardless of the stakes, while Clinton will do anything and say anything to meet her objectives. She is very cut throat. That type of attitude is why America is no longer respected in the world.

An Obama presidency would restore America's political respect in this world.

Eddie   May 11th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Maybe,I think that Hillary supporters should revisit Obamas statement about being bitter.Obama is right on the money from the blogs from hillary supporters I am reading.Hillary supporters are mad,angry,bitter,and hateful and we should not forget vengeful.Tell me I am not telling the truth,just prove me wrong.By simply voting for your parties nominee whoever it be,especially when they win by playing by the rules,fair and square.

HD   May 11th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Obama-Edwards in 2008!

We need real change in Washington and McCain and Clinton are more of the same old people who have been there for 20+ years.

Reality check!   May 11th, 2008 4:45 pm ET

you uneducated americans! i know hilary has your vote but do the math for once. She can not win. What she is praying for is for Obama to come out of the closet and say " Media you were right! i am a secret muslim and i will enslave the white race."

Do you see how much of a hail marry that is?

Obama will unite the democrats, Its only a matter of time. If you decide to vote for McCain. That is your choice to be "bitter" about the primarys.

piecrust   May 11th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

I will always be for Hillary since she started her campaign and never waivered. Those switching alliances are plain stupid. They vote the way they vote like ala American Idol. I am not voting against Barack because he is black. The country is dealing with too many problems and the guy is a neophyte, and to just give it to Barack will worsen the state of affairs. If you think he's going to change Washington, you all are dreaming. Nothing will change in Washington. I share one sentiment from a Hillary supporter. He says it all:

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At this point, the way a former First Lady, and President, has been treated disgracefully by ungrateful democrats, and nasty journalists…forgetting that Clinton was the only successful Democrat in the last 60 years.The McCain jump is not a bluff. I am a lifelong democrat and have already contributed to McCain’s campaign. The Democrats are becoming a bunch of nasty, traitorous, turncoats. McCain and the Republican Party is beginning to look like a breath of fresh air.

Gina   May 11th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

John Edwards shares Obama's philosophy and style…and Joe Biden is boring but a really good choice (probably for a more "grown up" country than we have now).
Bill Richardson, not bad, but not so good at debate which is important for a public position.
I can't wait to find out the vp for Obama.
It really can't be Hillary. Even though they are so close on the issues, they are sooo different in manner and style. I think they would argue too much to get anything done (even though they would both want it done).
And both try to outshine each other.

Dr. J   May 11th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

It is time for healing and time to move on. We need to united and not be divided.

Roland   May 11th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Hillary has lost this race and it is time for Democrats to rally behind our nominee, Barack Obama. Focus on defeating McCain, ending the war, protecting a woman's right to choose, restoring integrity back to the White House, rebuilding the image of the US in the eyes of the world. Enough of the politics of the past . . . let's move on.

Connie from Ohio   May 11th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

how about a Obama/Edwards ticket?

superdelegate   May 11th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

She will not be Obama's VP because she represents old politics. Most likely it will be Richardson on the ticket.

Lora B.   May 11th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

People want the race to be over and they want the dems to unite, however, there are those of us who support Clinton that simply will not support Obama. The nastiness coming from the Obama camp just adds fuel to the fire. Just because we are supporting one democratic candidate does not means we will automatically support the other, especially with all of the mud slinging from the other side.

If Obama does become the nominee, I believe that he should make a concerted effort to offer the v.p. slot to Clinton. If he does not and instead offers the v.p. position to a white male, I will not even consider voting for him. That tells me that he is saying that the Clinton supporters do not matter. John McCain is not perfect but he is a relatively liberal conservative and he just may get my vote depending on how all this plays out.

Gwen   May 11th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

Just like his reverend , Obama's own supporters and the DNC will help to further sink his ship. They are all divisive and have agenda's which will never be sold to all Americans. The more I think about it, McCain's not so bad, at least I don't think he'll sell out our country. Hillary has been betrayed by the DNC because their agenda is to put in place the first black president, for them that takes precedence over putting the right candidate in office.
My motto has been, Hillary first, McCain if I must. I'm going to pay closer attn to McCain now.

Chris, Middletown, CT   May 11th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

He's from my state - a worthless politician…this one time though..he's right….(still worthless) - but right - if someone "distorts" your record (i.e. lies about it) - you can hardly trust them

Jot   May 11th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

I just wish senator Clinton can change to indepedent so that all these democratic haters can lose thier posts as chairmen of the senator especially that B…..tch Doddy

James   May 11th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

I hope Obama doesn't pick Clinton. I know Edwards has said 'no' to VP, but Obama could really use him for the "blue collar white" vote. Senator Jim Webb of Virginia would be a great pick too, being from Virginia (possible swing state) and his military credentials (reaching out to McCain voters).

Obama-Webb '08!!!!

Jus'Sayin'   May 11th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

I guess you're all correct: Obama is " just a pandering, hypocritical, lying candidate" and, according to "True Black American for Hillary, it's a sin to vote for Obama but what, oh what, can we do?? First, we tried the inevitable candidate scenario and that didn't work. Then we tried race-baiting and that didn't work. Then we tried to convince Americans that only some states were important and that didn't work. Then we insisted that only primaries, not caucuses, were democratic and that didn't work. Then we tried the kitchen sink strategy and that didn't work. Then we tried pandering and that didn't work. Now we're trying blackmail the superdelegates by threatening to vote for McCain (promoted on Hillary's web site blogs so her campaign does approve of this) so we'll see if this works. We can only pray, huh?

James in Illinois   May 11th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

"I have to tell you that while I find some of what Obama says inspiring, I DO have many reasons- all policy, character, issue based and none due to racism - that WILL keep me from voting for Obama. ( by the way I am in an inter racial marriage with inter racial children)"

To "I'll modify it for dems". referencing the above statement. I read the rest of this blog and I didn't see one policy issue and all character issues are directed at supporters. I don't get it. I thought I was about to read an intellegent analysis and I got an emotional outburst.

Democrates   May 11th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Fran,

What you fail to realize is if Obama lose to McCain it will be blamed on Hillary because of the divisions she caused, so in 2012 the party will make sure she don't have a chance to run again. She will be the least like senator in the party. Also Bill Clinton won office both times because of the hugh African American vote they stood behind him even when white jumped ship. So myself a white man I know that whites will jump from side to side depending on what little bad news they here about someone, but African Americans are loyal once they believe in you(I am not trying to be negative toward African Americans here). If Obama lose is blamed on Clinton she could not win in 2012 because the African American vote will not be on her side and without that the repulicans will crush her and any democrate in a general election.

Obama has plyed by the rules and if he win he will have won it fair and square. It was Hillary(I did vote for her) who started going negative after super Tuesday when Obama started winning 12 in a row and he was winning in mostly all white states. Hillary is the one who went down the negative road so it bothers me to her Hillary supporters mad at Obama for something Hillary did to her self and our party. I voted for Hillary in Ohio but i will now gladly vote for Obama because I love my country and my party and for anyone to say the higher ups in the party was bias toward Hillary is crazy because when the election started she got more than a 100 superdelegates than Obama to support her based off her named. Obama has won his support from meeting and talking to people he could not rely on just his name like Hillary Clinton did. Democrates need to stop thinking their vote ment more than the majority of the democrates because Obama has won mor votes, states and delegates fair and square. MI and FL did not follow the rules and Hillary signed the agreement to not count their votes as a matter of fact she signed it before any of the other candidates.

BostonMom   May 11th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

Um, True black American? If those who are endorsing Obama are doing it not because they believe in his judgment but because they are chasing after a VP position, they WHY not just endorse Hillary? She'll need a VP too, right? And you don't need to hold down the question mark key and exclamation mark key - just one or two punctuation marks will get your meaning across, sparky… Honestly, you wacky Hillary supporters are reaching further and further for an explanation of why her campaign has failed so miserably… it started getting sad weeks ago and now it's just pathetic. Face it kids - Obama is a far superior candidate and the nomination belongs to him - as it should be.

Anonymous   May 11th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

"I'll Modify it for DEMS" states

I DO have many reasons- all policy, character, issue based and none due to racism - that WILL keep me from voting for Obama. ( by the way I am in an inter racial marriage with inter racial children)

An issue that has become more and more obvious to me (and others) is the incredible filthy, vulgar, hateful arrogance of Obama supporters.

This comment is absurd on its face.

Bot h candidates are the same on the issues and the primary battle was a essentially a contest of personalites.

Hillary is the poster child for status quo, divisviveness, "dirty politics" and the adage "Power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolueley." This woman would back over her own grandmother to become President. Simply put she is NOT a likeable person

The reason Mr. Obama has come out of nowhere is because he is the anitthesis of all those things .

Venus   May 11th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

I can't wait for this race to be over!

It's going to be nice for Hillary supporters to go to Mc Cain's website and tell the Repigs how they hate Obama and his supporters!

Can't wait! By the way - it feels good to be on the Obama Team!

And, it's also beautiful to see how many wonderful people support Obama!

YES WE CAN! YES WE WILL WIN!!!

jd   May 11th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Thank God , Clinton will not be on the Ticket! OBAMA/08

Allen   May 11th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Obama had very good relationship with his Pastor, today he kicked out his Pastor, but whole country verybody knew already what happened, his opinion was same as his Pastor, now he change and blame the Pastor in order to reach his President dream, He is exactly
whited sepulcher.

Jess   May 11th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

It seems that that the people saying they would vote for only Hillary really are selfish people. They don't care about the people fighting and dying in Iraq. They would rather see this war continue under McSame then vote for Obama. Think of how many people will be dead in the next four years, then think long and hard about how spoiled that is. It's a democracy, sometimes you don't get your choice, but that is no reason to vote for 4 more years of a tragic war just because you are bitter. That is inhuman, sick, and evil.

Gnosticman   May 11th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

I think many of you are idiots. i am an Obama supporter, but for the love of God leave Hillary alone. This is politics and politics is not a squeeky clean business. All the Obama supporters who think Obama is perfect and Hillary is evil, and all the Hillary supporters who think Hillary is perfect and Obama is evil ARE ALL IDIOTS!! And anyone of you who even entertains the idea of voting for McCain if your democratic nominee doesn't win is a VILE MORONIC SCUMBAG!! All of us democrats and independents need to GET MCCAIN OUT, so we can BRING THE BOYS BACK HOME, fix our environment and give our economy some CPR if its not too late already! We are not Clintonites or Obamanians WE ARE AMERICA AND WE NEED TO TAKE BACK THIS COUNTRY FROM THE GOP! Democrats and Idependents UNITE!!!!!!!!!

Kirk   May 11th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

I will NOT vote for OBAMA because he has lied from the start about who he was and what he stood for.

He pretended to be about unity and on the weekends he sneaked off to donate money to his racist church. He sat in the pews and applauded as Rev. Wright spread propoganda and hate towards Whites, Jews, Italians, America and the victims of 911.

Obama said he is for the people and yet he sided with the Credit Card companies and voted to increase our interest rates to 30% or higher. Clinton and Edwards voted NO.

Obama said he is for the people but yet he tried to help Exelon AVOID reporting nuclear leaks. The original legislation REQUIRED nuclear companies to report any and all nuclear leaks. Obama however, tried to help Exelon by re-writing the legislation so that it now would say we SUGGEST that uclear leaks be reported.

Obama lied about Rezko during a National Debate stating he only knew him because of 5-6 hours worth of work, then we all find out later that they have been friends for over 16 years.

Obama lied during the Texas debate and told the moderator he had already released his earmarks when pressured about them. Then we find out three weeks later, that he had just released the earmarks.

Obama cannot be trusted, he has showed extremely flawed judgment and character.

Voting for Obama would be like voting for Bush again!

" WE TOLD YOU SO " NO OBAMA !!!!!!

Perry, NC   May 11th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Whether it's Obama-Clinton or Clinton-Obama, we need to keep the republicans out of the White House. Unity is a must. When democrats start saying they'll vote McCain, write in their candidate, or not vote at all; it makes me question their sanity. The bottom line is, we cannot afford another 4 years of republican rule (that is unless you're already rich). Republicans don't care about the average Joe. If you're net worth isn't over 1 million, you'll continue to suffer under their "everything’s okay" ideology. Personally, I voted Obama, but if Hillary got the nomination, I'd vote for her. I care too much about seeing "regular" people receive the help they need than I do about getting my way and having my candidate get the nomination. Republicans don't care about you. Democrats do. Let's come together and do something for our country.

Michele J   May 11th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

When Sen Obama does or say something questionable, we question the intent as supporters. However, no matter what Sen Clinton says or does, her supporters simply follow blindly.
But I'm constantly hearing that we are "Obamabots". I don't follow my candidate of choice blindly, nor do I agree with everything he does and how he handles controversy, but in the BIG picture, he has shown that he can run a campaign almost flawlessly with the least of disruptions or infighting.
So please, if you are a Hillary Clinton supporter I can respect that, but only if you spend more time of building up your candidate.

lisa   May 11th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

If you have moral, Please vote for Hillary!

mitchell from arkansaw   May 11th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

thank you jane in cal.i'm an independent,and we can't afford mccain.

mitchell from arkansaw   May 11th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

joyce,in florida:even including your votes in fla. and michigan,she still can't overtake obama's lead.accept it and join us,for the fall.

Emma   May 11th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Hillary is to smart to be Vice President . If she can't have first place , I don't want her to have second- Run on the Independent Ticket Hillary.You will have my vote and lots of others too.

Jenny from IN   May 11th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Billy from Florida:

You are the perfect example of why you should keep your mouth shut if you don't know what you're talking about. My Dad says it best: Those who know the least try to speak the loudest. Not a SINGLE THING you said was true. Florida did not go for Clinton at 99%. Obama does NOT have 98% of the African-American vote. And by any standards now, including counting Florida, Obama STILL is ahead of Hillary. IT'S PETTY PEOPLE LIKE YOU THAT ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR GEORGE W. BUSH'S PRESIDENCY AND RE-ELECTION AND THE DOWNFALL OF AMERICAN SOCIETY.

LaLa in KCMO   May 11th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

I'll Modify it for Dems … boy, you sure have a lot of hatred! It's rhetoric like that that will keep this country divided.

You do not know what you are talking about and seemingly don't care about how your hard words kill any prospects of this party much less this country uniting.

How nice it would be to hear something UNIFYING from Clinton supporters … how nice it would be to hear something POSITIVE about the way things are going from Clinton supporters.

Obama 2008 and 2012
Yes We Can. And We Are.

Mel   May 11th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

I was for Senator Clinton before she announced that she would seek the nomination, but she has disappointed me by not taking the high road when she came to the fork on several occasions. We do need a change at the core of our Nation's life. It will be refreshing when the press begins to lift up Stateswoman/Statesmanship instead of just reveling in the dirt
which it tries to stir up.

mitchell from arkansaw   May 11th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

elizabeth:he IS electable.he beat your candidate,so,p.o.!

J El Educado   May 11th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

A True black American for Hillary - You need some professional help.

Shannon   May 11th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

good god David, now you are saying that god has spoken and he has chosen Obama, another reason not to vote for Obama, his supporters are not only hate filled and racist, they are nuts!

mitchell from arkansaw   May 11th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

billy from fla. and fran:i see your posts on here every day,and i know your both republicans.one article,you bash hillary.next article,you bash obama.you are only working to divide the dems,because you know your buddy mccain's going down,in the fall.

Independent   May 11th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

You Democrats kill me.

Lets look at a few things. In 2008 you have the best chance to take the White House that has presented itself in a very long time. You have not one, but two decent candidates (whom, i might add, agree with one another 95% of the time. look at their voting records) And yet, with all this, you're still going to find a way to lose.

With regard to those calling for Hillary to run as Ind. I say she should go for it. Independent campaigns have always been so succesfull in this country…

By allowing yourselves to become this divided over two candidates whos differences are purely aesthetic, you've doomed yourselves. When John McCain wins in November. don't blame Barack Obama. Don't blame Hillary Clinton. Don't blame the DNC. Don't blame the media. Just take a look in the mirror.

Here's to four more years of this crap…

BadgerGuy33   May 11th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

This race will be fought hardest in the states between Minnesota/Iowa and Pennsylvania. Those would be Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Ohio, and Pennsylvania (and possibly Indiana). Also, Obama needs to reach out to the Clinton supporters. That tells me the ticket will be Obama-Bayh or Obama-Rendell (with Casey's blessing, which he should give in return for Rendell's blessing when Casey runs for governor). It also tells me that the Republican ticket will be McCain-Pawlenty or McCain-Portman. They both bring some youthfulness to the ticket, and Pawlenty creates some buzz as the host governor for the convention.

BadgerGuy33

Julie   May 11th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Hilliary try again in 8 years.

Sue Marie, MI   May 11th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Wouldn't change anything for me. I still wouldn't vote for Obama. McCain 2008

–Former Democrat

mitchell from arkansaw   May 11th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

susan from missouri.hillary lost on super tuesday.

Anonymous   May 11th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

The problems for the Democrats are two-fold.!

If Obama is the nominee then you have the blue collar demogaphic and legions of delusional Hillary supporters who say they will vote McCain for not vote at all.

The only way Hilary becomes the nominee is through a back room, arm twisting deal in which she forces 80% of the uncommited superdelgates to support her. The black and independent vote WILL NOT support Hillary in that situation..

Both scenarios do not bode well ifor DEMS in the general election.

Who would have thought that after 8 years of an inept and disastrous Bush administration we would open the door for another 4 years of the GOP.

R.S.   May 11th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Let's all buckle up and wait for the results of the remaining primaries.
Would be nice if all pondents stop asking Hilary to stop fighting.

I think Hillary will end up with more popular votes and possible with more delegates.
it is not over until it is over. Many states did not have their conventions yet also and until then noone knows how many delegates those states will allocate for either candidate. I believe Hillary may end up with more delegates in Denver!

Hillary 08 and 12!

Belle - NoVA   May 11th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

No Hillary on the ticket.

mitchell from arkansaw   May 11th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

hey,h,good riddance! we don't want liars and racists on our ticket,or in OUR party.you say your the true democrats,when all you do is side with the republicans in attacking obama.true democrats vote for the nominee of their party.your just upset that your negative rants haven't worked.you peeps are so pitiful.

Caleb   May 11th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Half the party voted for Clinton. If this snob obama does not pick her, half the democratic party does not vote for him. It is as simple as that.

Michael in MO   May 11th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

For those of you who still don’t get it, let me try to make this crystal clear. Its not that we don’t “like” Obama – hell, he’s probably a nice guy in some respects. But this is a job interview for the presidency, not American Idol. He has proven himself to be a racist, a hypocrite, and a pathological liar. If he were anyone else, his resume would have been in the can months ago. But - and let’s be honest here - its not who he is, but what he stands for.

Its simple folks – there is absolutely no way he will be president. Millions and millions of democrats, republicans, and independents will see to it this Nov. As painful as it is to say, McCain may be old, but he is far more qualified to lead. This is not about party loyalty, it is about what is best for our country – our future. Mark my words, Obama will not make it to the presidency – we will see to it.

Joseph Adewole   May 11th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Too many negative things have been said in a desperate aim of destroying the other person; it is good to "look before you leep" because when one falls, the only person that could come to one's rescue could be the person you earlier tried to destroy.
GOD bless America.

Sue P / Emporium, PA   May 11th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

I'll modify & True Black 4 Hillary,

I am a older white voter and I voted for Obama for what he stands for and what he can change within this failing country. The true bigots are you. You are NOT true democrats if you think skin color or gender are what makes a candidate strong.
I guess because I didnt cast my vote for Hillary and I am female I am a bigot….Not on your life. I did research based on FACTS and I dont like bullies…actions speak louder than words.

Sen Obama WILL be our nominee and select a suitable VP…..And we will defeat McCain in the fall.

Y   May 11th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

I know that some bloggers like the so-called black American for Hillary above, may not even be black. Thats the funny thing about blogs. Today you may be black and tomorrow white, whichever one brings across your point better. Anybody who thinks that God wants Hillary to be back in the White House is as unspiritual and delusional as their candidate. There are conservative prophetic pastors who prophesied about Obamas candidacy in a very positive light, before he even started his campaign. If you really tune in to God you would know that God is the one who is granting favor to Obama for such a time as this. Gods ways are not our ways. He is a just God.

Obama 08

Noah   May 11th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Hillary is not out and this fight is still on. When America wakes up and see's that Obama's lead was engineered by the republicans, they will flock to Hillary Clinton, the only democrat that can win back the White House in 2008.

Hillary..all the way to the convention if you have to. Your supporters will fight with you.

Liz T   May 11th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

True black, get a grip!

Obama has a wide choice of VP candidates. How about another woman? There are many good candidates, such as Gov. Janet Napolitano of my great home state of Arizona. She is smart, savvy, and has backed Obama for a long time even though Hillary won AZ in the primary. Janet would appeal to women, Westerners, and fiscal conservatives. She is awesome!!

OBAMA CANNOT WIN IN NOVEMBER!!!   May 11th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

HILLARY WON'T RUN WITH ODRAMA!

HE IS GOING TO LOSE!!!!!!

I WILL ENJOY WATCHING IT!!!

HE IS AN ARROGANT RACIST!!!!!!

Marc   May 11th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

Has anyone bothered to ask Senator Dodd how he had the delusions of grandeur to think he was recognized enough to even attempt a Presidential Campaign run?

The man got roughly 1.5% of the vote, while he was running.

Monica, Texas   May 11th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

It's amazing how Hillary supporters keep stating Obama lacks experience when 99% of their policies are the same. Get real people…Once again some would rather cut off their nose inspite of their face. Quit being selfish and think about your kids. You'd rather split the party or vote for McCain because the person executing the same ideas and thoughts as yours happens to be different? Wow this is truly a sad day….

Iamwomanhearmeroar   May 11th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Until this presidential campaign, I considered myself a Democrat. However, I could never justify voting for an inexperienced candidate even though he was fortunate that the media didn’t investigate him or report its findings until after Super Tuesday, that 98% of his race voted for him because of his race, that the DNC blundered the process, and that an auspicious primary schedule allowed him to win the Democratic nomination. I now consider myself an Independent who will vote for the most experienced individual who best represents me, no matter what their party affiliation.

Clinton or McCain in ‘08 or Clinton in ‘12

linda hemmingsen   May 11th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

I don't blame them for not wanting to vote for obama his supporters have been so mean and hateful just write in clintons name as a protest over the election since it wasn't democratic anyways.

james russello   May 11th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

What happens to Obama when Hillary runs as an Independent this fall.

Kim in Atlanta, GA   May 11th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

If Hillary gets the nomination, she will NOT win against McCain in November. She's not electable, she continues to trail behind in polls against Obama and McCain and her camp is not raising the money necessary to make her campaign worth this.

Clinton needs to realize that a vast majority of Americans do not want her as president.

linda hemmingsen   May 11th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Atrue black american for hillary i agree with everything you say it is a shame someone who is qualified is treated with such gisgust by the hate mongering obama supporters it shows how much they get from their leader.

Joe, Northern Virginia   May 11th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Fran - you can say all you want but any objective and lucid minded thinker knows that Obama has both the popular votes and not only that, but he is also ahead in the delegate count. So - it is preposterous for you to say that the “will” of the people is being over-ridden by the super-delegates. I bet that you aren't a true Democrat and you can do whatever you please with your vote… but at the end of the day, Obama will win the general elections. You can go with McBush if you want this same old divisive politics in Washington - where nothing is getting done because of petty and divisive politics… and who looses at the end of the day? It will be both you and I - the American people. WE ARE DEMANDING A CHANGE IN HOW POLITICS IS PLAYED IN WASHINGTON. Now, it you choice to join this movement!!!

Ellie in Aurora, CO   May 11th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

At the beginning of this campaign, I thought both candidates were electable. I have defended Hillary Clinton for years when people were hateful towards her. But, in this race, I have been so disappointed to see that she has resorted to dirty tricks and lies, did not organize her campaign or finances well, and alienated alot of people. If you remember, she had the black vote initially - but between her and Bill, they managed to lose it.

Her sense of entitlement to the office is turning so many away from her, including the superdelegates and long-time supporters. I hope that the current Hillary supporters can understand that she is much too divisive for this moment in time. We have to have someone who will be able to restore respect in the world, and move away from partisan politics. Please support Obama, or the ugliness of the last 7 years will continue!!

james russello   May 11th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Who care's what Omana does; we can always run Hillay as an Independent. and I would bet money she could win.

CB   May 11th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

CNN Post my comments, I read worst comments on this board than my comments. Unless CNN is writing all the comments themselves and using different names. I thought this was a country of freedom of speech. If you don't want comments then eliminate these blogs and stop play with people.

Fran and other Hillary supports,

If you want Hillary for Pres. then you can vote for her in 2012 again, but for 2008 it is over for Hillary the liar and do anything to win. Try donating your dollars to help her out of her campaign debt since you have so much faith in her.

Any one who say they are a democratic and want to vote opposite because their chose is not going to be the nominee. Then you were not a democrat in the beginning and stop being redundant. Do what you fell you have to do and don't blame anybody but your idiot self.

For the rest of Hillary supports. If you can not embrace Sen. Obama black half then embrace his white half, because I can embrace both equally.

Mark   May 11th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Hillary doesn't need the VP spot. Clinton supporters will NOT vote for Obama. Let him go down against McCain.

Marie   May 11th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Please TB nice try…but nor working at all. Hillary is a divider and not a uniter, so don't disguise your self as a true supporter,,Hillary's blogger..

Eddie   May 11th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

If you do not see what Obama brings as a candidate,it is most likely you are a racist or genderly biased because try to be blind to what he has to offer.Obama policies are 95% the same as Hillary,but what gives him the edge is his ability to bring people together and his pleasent disposition.Hillary represents anger and seperation,so I believe those people for her share her ideas and character.We as Americans are looking for a better future and Obama speaks to this,sorry your hate and anger will not allow you to take an unbiased look at Obama.

William   May 11th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

If the DNC thinks the Dems will fall in line and vote for Obama, they better think again. I don't know one Democrat that will vote for Obama in the General election. He is just too much of a risk. So if it's not Hillary, then go McCain. We will do our part to stop Obama from getting to the white house.

DOUG (DEM 1st, OBAMA 2nd)   May 11th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

HEY, CAN I ASK ALL YOU DEMS A QUICK QUESTION???
((This question only goes to TRUE democrats, everyone else can stop reading now)))

-IN RECENT HISTORY, MOST %OF PEOPLE USUALLY VOTE IN THE GENERAL ELECTION. THIS YEAR WE HAD A RECORD TURNOUT IN THE PRIMARY VOTING. MY QUESTION IS, WHY ON EARTH AM I HEARING SOME OF MY DEMOCRATS SAYING THAT THEY WILL NOT VOTE IN THE FALL, "WHEN WE NEED YOUR VOICE THE MOST!!??"

-I STICK BEHIND MY PARTY, AND VOTE FOR OUR NOMINEE. AND YOU TRUE DEMS SHOULD TOO. FOR ALL YOU FAKE DEMS (HILARY SUPPORTERS) SHAME ON YOU IF YOU HURT OUR PARTY IN THE FALL BY NOT VOTING. MOST IMPORTANTLY, DON'T HURT OUR COUNTRY!!!!

shannonL   May 11th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Why won't Obama just say it? Why does he have to have his people say it? Why can't he speak for himself? What is he afraid of?

Not exactly a quality we need in a President.

Larry Buchas   May 11th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

She already spent all her hopes and chances for VP.

Maybe a cabinet position? That's as far as I can see anything come her way.

To Hillary's supporters, I don't pay attention to juvenile bloggers. I wouldn't expect you to either.

Nina   May 11th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

I am saddened by the ignorance of those following the Pied Piper of Illinois. But, I remember how it feels to be excited about the possibility of change when I was a kid, too. The reason more mature voters are choosing Hillary is because we've lived long enough to know a flashy rock star when we see one, and rock stars look and sound good.. but underneath they have no substance. I don't blame you followers of the great prophet Obama for your instincts to want to fix the world. I just know it takes substance and not flash to actually accomplish it. I hope you all know what you are doing…all I can think of is 4 yrs ago and the 51% who got us into this mess.
I personally am hopeful Hillary will not even seek the VP spot. We need her back in the Senate, not as a lackey to the prophet. She'll be back to help us in 4 yrs when you kids have grown up a bit and understand your folly.

Tony, Miami   May 11th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

As laid out by Teddy Kennedy on Friday, is to go with someone who wouldn’t be a big dark cloud over his sunshiny new politics.

Susan MO   May 11th, 2008 3:26 pm ET

A True black American for Hillary:

Are you off your medications again?

I think we need Dr. Phil to help all these Hillary's supporters.

I hope you all heal by November

Here is hug for you all

Tim Mathews   May 11th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Obama is not going to be elected but go ahead and support him but just remember change is an empty word.

Bob Texas   May 11th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

HRC is a single minded woman working for herself and herself alone. The DNC needs to show her the door. If you want change in America be a true Demcrat and vote Obama. If you want to continue HIllary's legacy keep your burned earth agenda!

Alain Mpinga   May 11th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

New News Latest polls suggest that Clinton is picking up support from John McCain's base which is the following:
White Americans that hate people of color.
White Christians that hate people that do not look like them.
White Americans that have very little education.
White Americans who do not care about their own personal economic condition.
White Americans that want to see there sons die in an un-justifiable war.
White Women who hate man still seams to be Hillary Clintons's primary support.
So what Hillary is saying IS, if you are WHITE TRASH then I am your girl. If I was WHITE I would not even want to be seen with her.

What We Don't Need   May 11th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

I think all states should participate in this primary election. But think about how the few remaining states will feel if the two states who "pushed to the front of the line" get their votes counted. They may feel a lot like Florida and Michigan.

There have been many attempts to reconcile this situation but NEITHER candidate can agree…Hillary says she gets all of Michigan because Obama removed his name like every other candidate did to support the DNC decision. So much for her wanting ALL the votes counted when over 40% voted AGAINST her in Michigan.

So if there can be no agreement, stick with the basic rules set forth. THEY BOTH AGREED to them along with all the other candidates (like Edwards) who may have had different outcomes if their states went first. No you cannot put the Genie back in the Bottle and all elementary school children know you don't change the rules of a game once it started…everyone but Clinton that is.

Cindy   May 11th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

Do all the earlier nominees feel like they were betrayed by their own party? I've not heard that betrayal cry before now. I could have missed it but I doubt it. Hillary hasn't been betrayed; she was far ahead earlier in the campaign. It's just that as time moved on and she demonstrated more negative and attacking politics that we all got turned off. I find her and my beloved Bill Clinton (who I am so sorry to learn of his tricky rhetoric) to be less than trustful, extremely manipulative and just plain down and dirty.

I think her party slowly and realistically started to pull away.

Having said the above, I will vote for Clinton should she win the nomination. I'm not going to run whining to the Republicans. I want a democrat in the White House come hell or high water. I want a president who will actually do something for the people of the United States.

jon   May 11th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

I have yet to figure out if the 'win at all costs stab everybody in the back' attitude of the Clinton camp is from the top down or the mob up!

God forbid that Democrats may freely choose the Senator from Illinois without being accused of no longer being in the Democratic Party. What spoiled, rude and utterly terrible examples of the divisive politics that the country seeks Obama's presidency in an attempt to end.

The Clinto-Bush era is hopefully coming to an end. For a couple of Southern Bushwackers who create more enemies than any other White House occupants in hidtory, including the infamous Richard Nixon, her followers should be thankful for the torturous years we have been put through by their power mongering, double dealing, look you in the eye and lie through your teeth, cover-up administration.

All the while we, as members of the Democratic Party have tried to look the other way hoping they were learning from tehir lessons and could provide some ultimate good as a result of it.

Obviously, we are so wrong. The last month of events shows that Hillary is no different than her hubbie who was busted making derogatory racial remarks aimed at Jessie Jackson, Hillary proves that she too can live up to her challenge to one up Bill in being racist.

The sad thing about racists is that they let them back on the radio and they allow them to keep campaiging for President.

Dont' forget to turn out the lights when you leave the room, Fran, no one is following you, your candidate, or the politics of hate anymore.

Arthur Jefferson   May 11th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

I certainly hope that future oprez Obama will not even consider Clinton as a candidate for his political venue. Voting for Mr. Obama, Republicans crossed party lines to exorcise the Clinton "trailer trash" from the White House. Forfeiting Ms. Clinton (and her husband/ventriloquist) will insure the same support in November; Republicans are impressed with Obama's eloquence (deflecting Wright's provocative tract) and his reluctance to play the race card. Adhering to an allegiance that is decidedly non-Clinton, there's no doubt that Obama will be our next president (he has dissuaded me from routinely voting Republican). There's no time for sore losers; please, Mr. Obama, apply a precedent to our economy.

Jack, IN   May 11th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

No. 1: I don't think it's "very clear" that Obama will be the nominee. Hillary still has lots of supers, has won all the big states that matter, and Florida and Michigan haven't even been counted yet. Barack Obama will not have the magic number of delegates either, so don't count Hillary out til it's over.

No. 2: I agree that Hillary will not accept a second place spot on any ticket. Her talent, intelligence, experience, accomplishments, and energy could better be used in another capacity (for example: president or secretary of state).

Harry Christiansen   May 11th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Amazing! Clinton supporters are being called Dumb uneducated by the Clinton herself and they do not see or hear what is being said. WOW! I am amazed. She and Bill are history.. GO OBAMA!

zac   May 11th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

fran, clinton is the one who betrayed her party by using republican tactics! lots of people actually think she is a republican, she did this to herself and no one is to blame but herself!!

Perfect Solution   May 11th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Frankly, I LIKE and SUPPORT the war on terror! I believe it's a good and a necessary thing because it shows the world we aren't all just a bunch of crybaby wimps like Hollywood and San Francisco.

I'd like to see us maintain a forceful presesce in Iraq for the next 100 years if necessary AND obliterate Iran — and there's only one ticket that can achieve that.

McCain/Clinton 08!

SASA   May 11th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

LEAVE US ALONE AND GO BACK HOME. THERE IS NO PLACE IN THE WHITE HOUSE FOR THE CLINTONSSSSSSSSSS.

Trina, NC   May 11th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Since people are so sure that Obama is going to be the Dems choice… Why not make it still a three horse race? Its obvious the country is still divided, I'm not talking about the superdelegates as its clear to me with the exclusion of Michigan and Florida votors that the supdels are going to be swayed over by peer pressure to support someone who in my honest opinion is not ready for the White House.

My gut was right about Bush when he took office for the first term and it has yet to tell me I'm wrong. I just can't trust a man who can not show me credentials worthy of being a president other than the eloquent way he speaks……That I'll give him..but where is the rest of if?
A lawyer from Chicago becoming a Senator first time out and now thinks the next step should be President….I have to agree with Mitt Romney…Cutting your teeth in the Oval Office is not acceptable to me.

So with that said…Hillary, go independant..your supporters will still vote for you…..

Obama '08   May 11th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

It is over for Clinton. She made the mistake of overestimating Obama's campaign. He's the nominee so accept it, GET OVER IT! Ok, "Fran", let me tell you something. If you want to vote and support somebody, just because you like them, then you need to vote on American Idol, but this is for the Democratic nominee. This is for the good of the DEMOCRATS and the united states of america. If you don't want to support the democratic party nominee, then sit back and watch. Obama will win without the support of Clinton backers, because he will take independent voters, and he has already taken over many republican voters too. So, "Fran", be prepared for 8 years of Obama. There will be no "I told you so campaign," but for the sake of argument, if she does run 8 years from now, Obama voters will STILL NOT VOTE for her, we will vote for the other person.

Susan MO   May 11th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Hillary will lose the WV, because she call the beautiful people of WV uneducated.

We will surprise her on Tuesday, May 13, 2008

mobspeak   May 11th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Fran, you have to be a Republican. 90% of Democrats simply do NOT think this way. This type of thought process is more like the Republicans (the "your either with me or against me" type of Rovian politics). We know you are Republican bloggers trying to divide the Democratic party because it's the ONLY way "Old Man" McInsane has a snowball's chance in H### of winning the GE. Your strategy is "FATALLY FLAWED".

Alston   May 11th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

fran

Its people with mentality like yours that are the cause of strife and turmoil around the world.

Hillary can only feel cheated because at the start of the primaries she considered herself the presumptive nominee.

Looking back she never really had a big lead over Obama in pledged delegates so how the hell is she cheated, bec of FL and MI???
Grow up and get a brain .. the DNC unseated them … not Obama.

Hillary' and her supporters wanted to bankroll the re-vote for their own means..not for yours.

Sean   May 11th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

Well the first person obviously does not realize Hillary Clinton's political career is over if it is evident Obama lost because her supporters refused to support him. That is extremely foolish of this person to think Clinton can run again if it is evident Obama lost the election because of her. She will already have a hard time running again in the democratic party because they rarely nominate people who have lost in the past. If her supporters spoil the democrats election just becuase they are sore losers I can garantee she will never be the nominee, and her career as anything but senator from NY will be in jeopardy. Then she says the party "betrayed her". Sorry Fran we live in a democracy you arnt just given the nomination because you last name is Clinton. If you want that maybe you should hop in a time machine and go back to pre-revolutionary France where aristocracy is the goverment of choice.

Old white mom for Obama   May 11th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

If Hillary supporters don't want to support who the country selected, that just shows that they are narrow minded they are. I really don't expect Hillary to do as she says, support the party, because she is going to be ticked off that she did not win, remember super Tuesday, all of her campaign workers had plans to go back to their regular job, she knew that she would win. She is doing her best to destroy Barack, because she had the presidency wrapped up. He was a nobody, we did not know him, etc. I hope I am wrong, some people have a better opinion of her than I do, but my opinion is that she is a witch with a b. I am allowed to think this, I have been through 3 Bushe's and one Clinton. Time to change. from top to bottom.

Doug, WV   May 11th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

SHE DRANK TOO MUCH OF HER OWN KOOL-AID

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY HILLARY. HERE IS A HUG FOR YOU

YOU FOUGHT A GOOD FIGHT NOW FINISH YOUR RACE BUT NO MORE NEGATIVE ATTACKS.

TRY AGAIN IN 2016. IF MCAIN CAN RUN AT 71 YOU CAN RUN AT 68

SINCERELY YOUR,

DOUG
FORMER HILLARY SUPPORTER

wow   May 11th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

sore loosers, will vote against their own party. what a fraud.

Bella   May 11th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

Of course Hillary will accept the VP position. The decision was made three weeks ago behind closed doors. She's not happy about it, and had several demands, but the democrat big shots caved in to her demands. So don't be surprised when they announce this, within the first ten days of June.

Alain Mpinga   May 11th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

to Fran there is a diffrence between being "educated" vs. being "learned."
After reading 95% of the notes (blogs) on CNN, here are some conclusions:
1.Hillary's supporters may be learned, but they are not educated. That is, they show gross negligence in doing research to uncover the truth.

2. Majority of Hillary's supporters write using "uppercase" letters, suggesting that they are rude, bitter, and inconsiderate.

3. Like their candidate, most of Obama supporters are very humble and put this nation "first". Wealth and greed are seen as secondary or remote issues

4. All of the lies and disinformaiton about Barack is going up in smoke as past political propaganda. We are now witniessing history unfolding before our very eyes, as the nations' first Democratically elected black man gets voted into the highest position of authority in the country. I can honestly say that I am proud to be an American again. Thank you Barack, for being a true leader.

Jack Robertson   May 11th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

An Obama/Clinton ticket would be a recipe for disaster. Mrs. Clinton has spent so much time smearing Senator Obama on the campaign trail and playing the race card that she would not make a trustworthy running-mate or Vice-President. With Clinton as V.P., Obama would have to be looking over his shoulder constantly as well as guarding his back. If he chooses Clnton, he also risks alienating many of his core supporters - those same people who have already been alienated by his opponent and her pathetic campaign antics. If he is looking for a woman as the Vice-Presidential candidate, there is certainly no shortage of talent within the Democratic Party and there are surely better candidates than Mrs. Clinton.

ThinkMan   May 11th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

I do not think the Democratic Party BETRAYED Hillary Clinton. What did the party do that betrayed her? This was a fair race and Obama won fair and square.

What is unfortunate is that once a nominee is decided the supporters of one candidate or the other refuse to line up behind the niminee.

This in my view is VERY poor attitude and only helps the Republicans. It makes sure that no matter who the Democratic Nominee is; he/she will loose in the general election because the supporters of the loosing democratic contender will not support the Democratic Nominee. Note that had Hillary won Obama supporters should have lined up behind Hillary.

The DEMOCRATIC process was followed in the DEMOCRATIC primary. It is time to be a DEMOCRAT and line up behind the DEMOCRATIC candidate. If you do not do it not only do the Democrats loose, in my humble opinion you loose also.

A True black American for Hillary   May 11th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Good reasoning Americans can you see now that those endorsing Obama are not doing so because they feel he has the best judgement but that they want to be vice President . So this will be the change in Washington??????????????? Americans are being fooled again after eight years of fooling by George Bush. GOD of heaven where is this country heading to?????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????????? My God where where where????????????????????????????????????????
Tears are dropping from my eyes, i am weeping for America. God forgive us our sins and revive America ones again. We have sinned and we continue making the same mistake all over again , I have never believed it in my life that America will come to this> God please save America again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! PLEASE LORD SAVE US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Everest   May 11th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

The uniter, the party leaders, Michelle Obama, and rats who left Clinton's ship can determine which way to head their Titanic until they reach the iceberg which is floating their way. Hillary's resilience is needed at this time, not some empty hope lifted from other person's book. I will accept McCain.

Shirley, Silicon Valley, CA   May 11th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

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Hillary carries too much NEGATIVE baggage! The Clintons are simply DIVISIVE AND UNTRUSTWORTHY!

To put Obama and Clinton on the same ticket is a sure dumb way to DESTROY Obama Presidency!

Tejano   May 11th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Best news I have heard today. It is too bad that she cannot run as an independent due to election rules in place. She is the best person for the job. But we still have McCain who is very much like Hillary and will do everything possible to protect our citizens from the Radical Islamists that threaten our way of life.

McCain-Hillary 08

Proud American   May 11th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

To Fran,
Its called Democracy. The people voted and Obama won. It is what it is. Why are some people acting so childish throwing tantrums. Democrats lets not cut our nose to spite our face! If McCain gets into office there wont be anything left to run for next election!

Ovitshio Branco   May 11th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

New News Latest polls suggest that Clinton is picking up support from John McCain's base which is the following:
White Americans that hate people of color.
White Christians that hate people that do not look like them.
White Americans that have very little education.
White Americans who do not care about their own personal economic condition.
White Americans that want to see there sons die in an un-justifiable war.
White Women who hate man still seams to be Hillary Clintons's primary support.
So what Hillary is saying IS, if you are WHITE TRASH then I am your girl. If I was WHITE I would not even want to be seen with her.

FATillery   May 11th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

We should not take a selfish, candidate-based look at the primary results. How many are Obama supporters? How many are Clinton supporters? How many are Democrats?

There is too much at stake for all Americans. Whomever the Democratic nominee is should have the full support of ALL Democrats.

What is the alternative? You would actually support someone who, while a true patriot and civil servant, will just be an extension of the current failed administration? I think not.

OBAMA-HAGEL '08
I love Hillary too!

Frank Tillery
One of U.S.

bill for barack   May 11th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Sorry, Fran, but the next Democratic nominee will be the one with the most popular votes, the most states won, and the most superdelegates. If Hillary wants to work in the Oval Office next year, maybe she can pick out the new drapes for President Obama.

JAZZ   May 11th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Ditto fran. The party hierarchy have done everything they could do to sabotage Hilllary including helping to trump-up charges of racism.
AP has a picture of Obama in his ancestral garb and the cry is "Hillary's a racist". AP reports a result of it's polls that Hillary gets the white vote , she repeats it and the cry is "Hillary's a racist"
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Enough with the racist-wolf cries. Obama and his campaign, the DNC, Clyburn, Sharpton and other black leaders have no credibility defining what is racist speech because they were all SILENT on Rev Wright's CLEARLY racist speech. Even when she wins a state the backstabbing superdelegates vote for Obama. Payback day will be the the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November.

Bridgette   May 11th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

How was she betrayed by her own party. She lost fair and square. There was a primary season and she lost. He has more votes, more delegates, and has raised more money. I can see why we have not had a female president. Because I don't think we are ready. Fran look at you your candidate looses so you are ready to vote for everything I am sure you stand against. Is that wise. Or is it just silly. I would hope the democratic party can come together and stop all of this foolishness. She lost deal with it and get over it. She lost fair and square. He followed the same rules she followed and he just won. I don't understand how they betrayed her. You can like someone but not think they are the best choice and I think that is what is happening.

I will tell you this though, if John McCain win because of sour grapes and you are paying $7 a gallon for gas either just pay it or start walkning. But please don't complain because you would have been part of the decision to do that. These rules that are in place are the same rules that put Bill Clinton in office twice they just didn't work out that way for Hilary.

Michael   May 11th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Hillary supporters can vote for Mcshame if they want, but they should not complain when they loose their homes to repossessions, or their brothers and sisters are killed and maimed in Iraq.

Hillary is our Choice   May 11th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Hillary is the people's choice for the President. We;ll hear more after we see the results in the next three states.WV, KY and PR. People calling Hillary to step down are all Obama supporters and the people who want to be politically correct. None of Hillary supporters want her to step down because we believe people are not looking behing Obama;s veil. There are no solutions, to experience to bring solutions just charisma but that does not make him a better choice for President when our country is in turmoil from recession and war. Hillary clearly has cound judgement and experience to be a better Prez.

Hillary 08′

Kirk   May 11th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

I will NOT vote for OBAMA because he has lied from the start about who he was and what he stood for.

He pretended to be about unity and on the weekends he sneaked off to donate money to his racist church. He sat in the pews and applauded as Rev. Wright spread propoganda and hate towards Whites, Jews, Italians, America and the victims of 911.

Obama said he is for the people and yet he sided with the Credit Card companies and voted to increase our interest rates to 30% or higher. Clinton and Edwards voted NO.

Obama said he is for the people but yet he tried to help Exelon AVOID reporting nuclear leaks. The original legislation REQUIRED nuclear companies to report any and all nuclear leaks. Obama however, tried to help Exelon by re-writing the legislation so that it now would say we SUGGEST that uclear leaks be reported.

Obama lied about Rezko during a National Debate stating he only knew him because of 5-6 hours worth of work, then we all find out later that they have been friends for over 16 years.

Obama lied during the Texas debate and told the moderator he had already released his earmarks when pressured about them. Then we find out three weeks later, that he had just released the earmarks.

Obama cannot be trusted, he has showed extremely flawed judgment and character.

Voting for Obama would be like voting for Bush again!

" WE TOLD YOU SO " NO OBAMA 08

Desiree   May 11th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Why do I feel like they're just telling woman is just give it up and fall in line, women are tired of being told what to do by these bulldog men.