May 11, 2008
Posted: 02:05 PM ET

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Barack Obama’s campaign denied the suggestion that Hillary Clinton is looking for a deal.
Barack Obama’s campaign denied the suggestion that Hillary Clinton is looking for a deal.

(CNN) – Sen. Barack Obama's presidential campaign rejected suggestions Sunday that Sen. Hillary Clinton is staying in the race in hopes of brokering some kind of agreement with the likely nominee.

"I don't believe that Senator Clinton is looking for a deal," Obama's chief campaign strategist David Axelrod told "Fox News Sunday," when asked about suggestions she may want the Obama campaign's help retiring her campaign debt.

"I don't think that's what this is about," he said.

Axelrod said he believes Clinton "will have the capacity to retire her debt."

He also denied rumors that the Clinton camp may be in some kind of discussions with the Obama camp to make her his running mate. "There's been no discussion about vice presidential nominees and this whole scenario," said Axelrod.

Clinton's top strategist Howard Wolfson told the same program, "We think Senator Clinton is going to be the nominee," and that he has "seen no evidence of her interest" in the number two slot.

"This isn't about debt retirement or about the veep," he said.

"This is about winning campaigns in key upcoming states, making the case to superdelegates that based on Senator Clinton's track record, winning the big states — Pennsylvania, Ohio, Michigan and Florida — running ahead of John McCain now nationally in polls and in those key states, that we would be the best nominee."

Both Democratic campaigns cite different polls to show the candidates' potential nationwide standing against Sen. McCain, the presumptive Republican nominee.

Wolfson added that if voters in West Virginia "want to end this on Tuesday, they're perfectly capable of it." Both campaigns expect Clinton to win in the state, and polls show her ahead by a wide margin.

But mathematically, Clinton's chances of collecting enough delegates to clinch the nomination have shrunk to the point that many consider her presidential aspirations for 2008 virtually over.

Wolfson said the Clinton camp has a total of about $20 million in debt.

Both campaigns have broken fundraising records. But Obama has outpaced Clinton since January, outspending her in advertising by a wide margin in many states. The Clinton camp has large sums of money in donations usable only for a general election, if she were to make it that far.

Axelrod said Clinton has "competed hard" and is "playing it out as she sees fit. I don't think she's waiting for a cue or a signal from us or an offer of financial assistance. And I think that would demean her to suggest otherwise."

He added, "I don't think even under any scenario… that we were going to transfer money from the Obama campaign to the Clinton campaign. We obviously need the resources we have. We have a great task ahead of us." He said he believes "there was a misunderstanding out there about that."

Axelrod also denied reports that Obama's wife Michelle wants nothing to do with the Clintons, presenting a potential obstacle to what some have called a "dream ticket."

"That's false," he said, emphasizing that there have not been "any overtures" about a possible Clinton-Obama ticket.

Wolfson and Axelrod appeared separately on "Fox News Sunday," avoiding the head-to-head matchups they have often engaged in previously. They also limited attacks on each other to a minimum, in a noticeable change from the back-and-forth throughout much of the campaign season.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


bigben   May 11th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Ok people goto Obama's web page and go to Hillary Clinton's web page. People on Hillary web page are nice and really no bad mouthing of BO.
Now go to Obamas , people there are nasty and the things said about Hillary was just plain mean. I have seen like the Philly that got put to sleep , them saying the same should be done to Hillary.
I will not join with them . They are full of to much hate.

kari   May 11th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

Good on the Obama campaign. Paying off a formal rivals debt is tantamount to bribery, especially when the majority of the funding for the winner´s campaign comes from individual donations. Obama should not stoop to the level of McCain paying off Giuliani´s debt. That´s for the morally bankrupt Repugnicans to do.

Democrat ´08!

Michael   May 11th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

GOOD.

Obama doesn't need her and America will be better off without her.

Obama 2008

John Smith   May 11th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

I am so pleased that some are calling for Hillary to run as an Independent candidate. This will be the BEST for the democrats. Given the history of the Clintons, it would be great for them to stay as far away from the democratic ticket as possible. Why?

1. The Republicans are hungry to lay gloves on Hillary; they want their revenge.

2. No 'fair-minded" American would want an "impeached family" to return to the White House. This is particularly the case in that the impeachment involved lying and sexual scandals!! So, let Hillary run as an Independent; she could also go back to being a Republican. This is not about women; it about the history of the Clintons, they destroy just about anything they touch!

bernardo   May 11th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

I wouldn't let her to take my trash outside, she is a cancer cell and a snake that can cause major damage to Obama and cause him a second term in the white house

angel   May 11th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

if obama have clinton as a vp then the message of his campaign is nulll its about change not same old politics. she already made it clear on wed what she about. and obama just need to just focus on mccain and hopefully everybody will get a democract in the house.

how many times i have to post to get something said on cnn?

George   May 11th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

Hillary is in a solution business. she has the soulution to campaign debt. dont worry guys. She is in the race because she wants to raise some money but it is too late for her. she 's got lots of money but she wants to save that and raise money to clear debt.

angel   May 11th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
if obama have clinton as a vp then the message of his campaign is nulll its about change not same old politics. she already made it clear on wed what she about. and obama just need to just focus on mccain and hopefully everybody will get a democract in the house.

how many times i have to post to get something said on cnn?

andrea   May 11th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

HILLARY HILLARY HILLARY!!!!!!!!!

Independent   May 11th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

Hillary doesn't get that the day of the "back room" days of politics is past. People want honesty, which is something that she is not capable of being. As a woman, I have never been so dissapointed in this womans denigrating the process. No back rrom deals, no VP slot - just go back to the Senate.

Independent99999   May 11th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

How can this woman be campaigning on Mother's Day when it is time to DROP OFF!.

Why is she so power HUNGRY. She is campaigning as if she wants to sell the US to somebody!

May be she wants a WHITE HOUSE Wedding for Chelsea? Can that be arranged when Obama occupies the WHITE HOUSE?

FrankSmith   May 11th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

I am so pleased that some are calling for Hillary to run as an Independent candidate. This will be the BEST for the democrats. Given the history of the Clintons, it would be great for them to stay as far away from the democratic ticket as possible. Why?

1. The Republicans are hungry to lay gloves on Hillary; they want their revenge.

2. No 'fair-minded" American would want an "impeached family" to return to the White House. This is particularly the case in that the impeachment involved lying and sexual scandals!! So, let Hillary run as an Independent; she could also go back to being a Republican. This is not about women; it is about the history of the Clintons, they destroy just about anything they touch!

atlantavoter   May 11th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

Thankfully, this will all be over very soon, Barack will be the nominee, Hillary will owe her campaign (and, I'm sure, others who cannot afford to have her owing them money), things will be as they should be…Bye-Bye Hillary, you are NOT going to be the nominee, hahahahaha……adios

Sharon - NC   May 11th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

I certainly hope there wil be no Obama-Clinton ticket! If we are to get away from politics as usual and the old guard, and enter a new day, a new way of thinking, have hope for and progress toward the future, hopefully, Obama will choose either Bill Richardson or John Edwards. We've had enough of the Clintons in any way, shape or form.

s.positive   May 11th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

Why is everyone surprised. HRC was in it for herself, not the so called blue collar workers and the feminist who are so deluded to believe she is in it for them…THIS IS WHY SHE IS NOT WINNING AND CANNOT WIN. PREIOD.

Jazmyn From CA To AZ   May 11th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

To All Hillary Supporters: This woman,and her staff cannot mange 200 million dollars. Do you seriously trust Clinton to manage a TRILLION dollar debt???

walter   May 11th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

At this point everyone should just take what Senator Clinton does at face value and let her finish her campaign in the manner she sees fit. She has, I think, earned that courtesy.

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   May 11th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

GO AWAY, HILLARY…. NO VP FOR HILLARY…. ANYONE BUT HILLARY!

WE WANT CHANGE!!!!

NO MORE CLINTONS; NO MORE BUSHES

HAWK,TEXAS   May 11th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

By him being on fox news ought to tell the voters about what obama is about. i don't trust any democrat that has ties to fox,

Keith   May 11th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

I agree. Hillary wants Total Power, not the VP. Her devious plan is to trash Obama. Help McBush win. And then run again in 2012.

John Smith   May 11th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

I repeat, please read—
I like those who are pushing Hillary to run as an Independent candidate:

If Hillary, with all the large democratic base, Clinton name etc.. cannot
–raise enough money to run the current campaign
–maintain the large superdelegate number that she started out with
–even win most of the "minority" votes
–keep her campaign leaders together,
–win over this "unknown" junior senatro– Obama, then let her run as an Independent candidate.

I wait for the Republicans to lay hands on Hillary; they are quite ready for her. She needs to be away from the democratic party by the time Republicans get to Hillary. The Clintons destroy just about anything that they touch. Good luck Hillary, run as an Independent candidate!!!

Jan from Boca Raton Fl   May 11th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

Hillary dosen't need anyone to pay her debts nor would she ask or
accept from the Obama people. She is too proud.

And why would she want to be the VP, to someone that is beneath
her.

Hillary Clinton is not the type of person to take a hand out from
anyone, or take a back seat. If she does not get the nomination
she will walk out with dignaty and her hed held high. If Obama dosen't
get the nomination he will go out whining like a baby.

Hillary if your not the nominee, we will all write your name on the
ticket.

Franky   May 11th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

Clinton will be fine, who cares………….

tupac   May 11th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

I think Clinton will go on campaigning for the presidential nomination all the way into the spring of next year. Cannot read the writing on the wall, but then what is surprising about this!!1

Lorenzo   May 11th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

I am glad that like asking George Bush to correct his speeches and
stop making mistakes, it not going to happen.

SH   May 11th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

There are lots of other VP candidates that could help Obama capture the hillbillary vote.

Spartacus Levi   May 11th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Very fair from Axelrod's side.

Jazmyn From CA To AZ   May 11th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

To All Hillary Supporters: Clinton has no experience. If any one in this room can name one positive thing Hilary has Finished!!!!! The people of her district in New York pay some of the highest taxes in the country, and taxes have nothing but gone up in upstate NY..These are blue collar workers..These taxes were raised during her term as NY senator…

I ENCOURAGE THE PEOPLE WHO STILL HAVE TO VOTE TO LOOK AT HILLIARY'S SO CALLED EXPERIENCE..AND REALIZE ITS NONE EXISTENT..

Obama 08….SAY NO to the same Old Politics…i

Maya   May 11th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Obama is looking for someone to train him to be president since he doesn't have the experience .

Sorry, Hillary is not going to do it , like he did in the debates, he will take the credits for it anyway.

Don't be so confident, McCain is going to win.

ranakarimi   May 11th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

in behalf of millions of hard working american women i just like to say if Hillary is not on the ticket then we will hand the presidency to republican

Bill   May 11th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Cnn, isn't the fact that Clinton is not doing this a "non news" story? What are you trying to accomplish? What's your agenda on this one?

you lose   May 11th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

To those many Obama supporters who continually blog:

"I cannot find one reason why a Democrat would not vote for Obama other than racism "

Statements like the above (from an Obama supporter) are incredible in their arrogance, naivete, and stupidity. As a lifelong democrat I have always voted Democratic until this year.

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)

An issue that has become more and more obvious to me (and others) is the incredible filthy, vulgar, hateful arrogance of Obama supporters.
This reflects poorly on any candidate you purport to support.

Despite the ALL American Idol image embraced by a biased media, Obama IS NOT a savior, nor omnipotent, nor infallible. He's just a pandering, hypocritical, lying candidate.

I think many of you Democrats have bottled up your angst for so long that you're allowing it to whip you into a dangerous cult-like frenzy.

Know this: The world is complicated, and your simplistic views of how things will change are most likely NOT going to happen. It's NOT because those who disagree with you are evil nor are Americans the anti-christ.

It's because the world is complicated and the U.S. is filled with people that think only of themselves (liberals are much more this way than conservatives, by the way).

Get over yourselves, and realize that pretty much everybody is as smart as you…maybe more so

Sammy   May 11th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

There are only a couple weeks to go and it would be silly to make 'overtures' about any kind of VP deal… by either candidate. Maybe mid-June depending on how the various votes line up.

Also, a dream ticket is a good idea on the surface. But if for sake of argument Hillary wanted the VP spot, would she demand the influence of an Al Gore or a Dick Chenney? I dont think she would be happy unless her influence was second only to the president… like Dick.

Although many think Dick is first pulling the strings and George is second ;-)

andrew   May 11th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Why should she do that? She still has the lead in superdelegate. After Tuesday that lead will even big BIGGER! SORRY OBO FANS! I'm sure cnn will not post this ,you know it's TRUE!

William   May 11th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

How Obama wins older white voters.

In Mr. Obama’s campaign he often touts his upbringing in a poor, single parent household. Yet even with these drawbacks he was able to get an education and make his mother and grandparents proud. This is the real American dream. Most folks know that if they come from a rough start it will be hard for them too. However, in America their kids may have it better off than they did. The argument to older white voters should be that he may seem “elite”, but isn’t that what they want for their kids? Don’t they want their kids to go to a good college and have the ability to plot their own course in their life? Don’t they want their kids to do well in their life and help others? His argument for change is really an argument to make things better for America’s kids. Clean up politics, so our kids can have an honest government. Manage our debt and social security, so our kids can have the economic power to fix the problems of their generation, while not worrying about their retirement security. Rebuild our reputation within the world as a leader of peace and prosperity for everyone so our kids can have a safer world to grow up in.
I often watch Barack speak and think about how proud his family must be for him. Essentially, he could have been my kid. If my kid ran for president, I would want him to hold himself in the same high regard and not stoop to the easy trappings of politics. When I vote for Obama, I’m saying,” Yes, that is what I want my politician to say, and that’s how I want him to say it.”

Cannon   May 11th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

The race isn't over and neither of them should be looking at potential anythings. Although, as a Clinton supporter, I have to hand it to Obama that he has been fairly gracious when it come to the media's persistence in questioning whether or not he will pick her as his vice. Both of them need to focus on the primaries ahead. They shouldn't stop campaigning just because the media has declared a winner in this election. I'm sick of their interference and how there are no real journalists out there anymore. Just people that we hand a mic or give a spot in a paper and allow them to babble their opinions as fact. Let the race run its course. Don't pick my candidate for me. I'm voting on Tuesday in WV and am quite upset over the fact that the media and many Obama supporters have said that WV doesn't really matter. Every vote matters. We're in the land of opportunity. Allow me to have mine.

lost my vote   May 11th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

You lost my vote a long time ago

Should have played fair.

Should not have mocked and jeered and ridiculed your opponent.

Should not have played the race card.

Should have dumped all the hateful, nasty vulgar blogger you hired to contaminate these posts.

nobama   May 11th, 2008 2:27 pm ET

I'm a Democrat but frustrated.The democratic party will loose this election to themselves. This all because the best candidates to win this elestion were out of the game. If jusl Al gore were running obama would not be forcing the democrat party to risk the election. The real situation is Obama is not electable. Hillary still has some problems runningto but she looks with more chance then Obama.
Sorry by my little mi english.
That's it

Mccain' 08
Clinton' 12

Venus   May 11th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

It hope this is true Obama!

Don't give Hillary NOTHING but ———— see ya!

I just love this! Obama is going to be our next president!

Dawit   May 11th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

I promised myself that: if Obama pays her or help her low-road campaign in any form, I will NEVER contribute a penny to Obama’s campaign again.

I am relieved that my contribution to the Obama campaign is not going to pocket of Mark Penn and pay the nasty advertisements against our movement and hope.

Barack Obama, 08/12

junie, ca   May 11th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

The DMC should pull the plug on Clinton….this is ridiculous.

Hill Will   May 11th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Hill will survive.

Many voters who recognize a true leader, have not been deterred by all the nastiness and hatred and have not been swayed by the Hillary bashing.

We will write her in in Nov.

Ilene MI   May 11th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

I hope that a joint ticket doesn't happen. Hillary are her evil and lying ways will bring him down. I hope he picks Richardson. He can win without Hillary on the ticket and will win without her lying on his honest ticket. We want Obama and we want honest. She is the only one saying he can't win the white vote and CNN is giving her all the press time she wants. For the life of me I can't believe even one person voted for her, but then again she said yesterday that the UN-EDUCATED vote for her. WoW!! And they are so stupid they still support her. She insulted her people and they still want her. That is pretty stupid

Dems2008   May 11th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

That's all fine with me. Wolfson's game plan is hopeful at best.

Beckie Sue in West Virginia   May 11th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

You know, it's like the saying goes…
"DENIAL AIN'T JUST A RIVER IN EGYPT SISTER!"

OBAMA '08 & '12

Susan in Kona Hawaii   May 11th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Game over Hillary. The fat lady is singing all the way to the Super Delegates. 11 Million of her own money couldn't win/steal it for the Clintons.
She needs to back out gravefully and stop trying to damage Barak Obama. The public has spoken. The States won, the delegates won, the super delegates won, the popular vote won. and NOT ONE OF THESE COUNTS was in the Clinton's favor. What is she thinking?
Michigan and Florida will need to follow the rules just like all of the other States. Michigan didn't even have Barak Obama's name of the Ballot. Florida screws up almost every election we have.
Hillary Get out now!!! Enough already.

Trina   May 11th, 2008 2:30 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…..

jed   May 11th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

I deeply hope that Hillary does not end up on the Obama ticket. She is radioactive and really belongs in the Republican Party. Her bigotry and sense of entitlement are not consistent with the values of the Democratic Party.

too late to kiss and make up   May 11th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Hillary has the best platform- we can't risk losing the best candidate.

We need to make it happen for our own future.

Obama can't unify the people- heck he is the one that split and divided a once solidly unified party.

McCain is just not as good as Hill, either.

So Hill it is- for America's sake- just write her in.

carolinas   May 11th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Good…obama shouldn't take her as Vice president or payoff her falsely stated so-called debt…it is a lie about loan to her campaign. Totally, Hillary is not trustworthy and very manipulative. So, obama should be very careful until he is nominated…God bless you OBAMA.
OBAMA 2008…!!!

Anonymous Super Delegate   May 11th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Has anyone considered the fact that for the last 2 DECADES, this country has been run by 2 families?

JAZZ   May 11th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

She's still in it because we the people who support her want her to be in it. Women have the right to vote and the right to be in the presidential race. It was dumb of the DNC to schedule races in May and June if they wanted it to end in April. First they exclude FL and MI, now they want to exclude more states. Talk about "stealing" the election.
As the sayings go: winners never quit, politics change overnight, it ain't
over till it's over etc.etc,etc…. Hillary is TOO LEGIT to QUIT! Cross the finish line Hill!
Real Journalist report on the Actual DNC Rules and let the people decide. Think about it.

Waiting in Texas   May 11th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

I hope he doesn't pay off her debt. I want to donate more to his campaign but I really am afraid to do so if even a penny went to her. She could not manage her campaign going in with a huge lead in money and name recognition. She is still spending at blinding speed and running up more debt. Thank God it looks like she will not be the one in charge of this nation's economy.

Obama has run a campaign of 2 or 3 (if you count Chelsea) against one. Michele has campaigned for Barack but her time was split with caring for their two daughters. Need I say her time on the trail against an Ex-President who was THE democrat of this past decade…well there is no comparison. It was good to see Obama with his family in NC. It energized him. You can tell when he is missing them.

Pat in NC   May 11th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Hillary does not seem to be able to do math. Even if she wins all (100%) of the remaining pledged delegates she can not over take Obama. When the "popular vote" is tabulated she needs to include the caucus states. Counting Florida, only her votes in Michigan and leaving out the all the caucus states and she is still not ahead. She is starting to look silly.

god bless america   May 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Watching the race of the '08 Democratic presidential nomination is like watching the "American Idol". Most qualified does not necessary win the title. The problem is the age of the voters.

Norman   May 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

That's too bad. I would've loved to see the Clintons grovel at the feet of the politician whom they tried fervently to destroy. It would've been as funny as her trying, (and in certain scenarios, suceeding,) in convincing her blindest followers that she still has a shot at the nomination. Perhaps even as funny when Hillary returns to the Senate only to find her credibility, as well as her family's legacy, in tatters. The harder they come, the harder they fall.

too much hate   May 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

The Obama supporters have disgusted many voters with their hate, vulgarity, nastiness, insults, false accusations of racism, dergatory comments about low imcome voters…etc…etc…

We could NEVER vote for the candidate that can inspire such negativity and can stir up such a frenzy of hate.

Clinton it is.

NEVER obama   May 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Obama is the most dangerous person that has ever run for President in this country. It's so sad the American people are so gullible. Young people vote for him because "he's cool." But they give no thought to the fact that their parents will have to pay for their mistakes through higher (much higher) taxes. This man is not cool. This man steals words and phrases from other people AND movies……this is your time.Negros would vote for a walnut if it was black enough, so you really can't blame them. Rich people don't need a president so they don't care who is elected. It's the rest of you I don't understand. This man is an actor and a liar. His agenda is already in place. Why are you so gullible?

Nelson Masha   May 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

OK. But lets face it, why insisting to be compaining if she know already that the chance to win are [none]0. What does she wants, if right now by doing what she is doing diminishes her respect, chances for the party to win in November against McCain?. Why still destroying the party if she knows she can win by any Maths formula?

Hillary needs to face reality, and wave good bye now?

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 11th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

Clinton's campaign is $20 million in debt is no miscalculation. Hillary's campaign manager, Wolfson, said her Indiana "win" would bring the money she needed to run her campaign, didn't happen. They aren't saying the same thing about W. Virginia and Kentucky. If one doesn't understand the "math" then certainly you must ask yourself why Hillary isn't getting funded. Hillary is a great First Lady and I respect her for that but some things strangely appear "out of character" for Hillary.

Paul   May 11th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Your people can't be serious. Hillary does still believe that she is going to be the nominee no matter what it takes, including destroying the party. Obama would be a fool to select her as his running mate or to retire her debt. She is doing everything she can to undermine him. If he picks Hillary over the many other qualified VP candidates McCain will surely win in November

John Madon   May 11th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Hillary needs to run as an Independent. She's being pushed around by Obama and the super delegates and this is the way to put an end to their bullying. It will put panic in their hearts.

Closely Watching   May 11th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Sorry Hillkubee and Howard the Wolf, but methinks ye both need a good long drink sip of the so-called Obama Kool-Aid…perhaps then the reality of the writing on the wall will finally sink in.

Obama '08~REAL change we can believe in.

Nelson Masha   May 11th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

OK. But lets face it, why insisting to be compaining if she know already that the chance to win are [none]0. What does she wants, if right now by doing what she is doing diminishes her respect, chances for the party to win in November against McCain?. Why still destroying the party if she knows she cannot win by any Maths formula?

Hillary needs to face reality, and wave good bye now!.

another insult   May 11th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Stop trying to buy Clinton's voters by offering to pay off her debt.

Clinton is in debt because, unlike popular mythology, she does NOT represent big business and big doners.

All the gansta criminal elements and big business lobbyists - and their spouses, friends and employers, are in the OBAMA camp- I mean pocket.

Tom   May 11th, 2008 2:36 pm ET

Nor should she have any interest and in fact I would hope that she would give the very minimum of support she needs to so that she can stay as far away as possible from the self absorbed trainwreck that is the Obama campaign and by their support, the democrats that support it. He will not be president and only she and her 15 million supporters know it. Ok, and a couple dozen million republicans and more independents and……..

Susan Missouri   May 11th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

Hillary Clinton will end up winning the nomination.

Yes We Can!   May 11th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

OBAMA '08, '12!

Viva Obama 08   May 11th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

You dot not sound very knowledgeable and you weren't a true Democrat. You were just a candidate follower that was using the Democratic party. You must vote for the party nominee to get the house back. Bush is not deserve a third term to destroy this economy far more than he already did. Bush and McCain have enough money to live the rest of their lives and if they want they can retire now for live. You are the one that need a better economy. You are the one that live pay check to pay and it would be big shame all over your face to give McCain a third Change to spend a few more trillion on a war that at first was unnecessary.
Florida and Michigan must not be seated in the convention in Denver, they disqualify themself. Rules are rule and the democratic party must keep it decision or they will have no control over any primary states in the future.
America gives me a very good reason why you will not vote for Barack? You probably do not have one other than racial. America it is the 21st century and it is time to give a man respect they deserve by the contain of their characters not the color of their skin. Barack is very capable to make us American a very good president. Please stop all the division a let us unify as one nation not as clans of race.
Obama 08!

Rick Terven   May 11th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Senator Obama who I feel as do many others will be our Democratic nominee and has the right to choose whom he wants as a running mate.

I also feel the two will work together to defeat the republican niminee.

Obama lies   May 11th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Obama Lies… we have all seen it first hand.

PAC money, lobbyists, Big oil- THOSE were his doners.

Do you think that the black equivilent of blue- collar workers- low income, uneducated, rural African Americans funded his campaign?

Fools.

Beckie Sue in West Virginia   May 11th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

You know, it's like the saying goes…
"DENIAL AIN'T JUST A RIVER IN EGYPT SISTER!"

OBAMA '08 & '12

R   May 11th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Clinton is fighting for the president slot.

Go Clinton!

Iamwomanhearmeroar   May 11th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

I accept that Obama is the presumptive Democratic candidate. However, I believe Hillary should continue campaigning until every person has had an opportunity to vote. I think the super-delegates need to keep their mouths shut until after EVERY primary has taken place. I think the media needs to go back and take Journalism 101 at the nearest junior college. I think the DNC needs to throw away the rule book and start over. I don’t expect Obama to offer the VP position to Hillary, but if he does, I hope she declines. I don’t want to give ANY Obama supporter the opportunity to say Obama lost because of something Clinton did or did not do. I want him to lose outright—fair and square—by the votes of ordinary Americans. Only then, will the media and Obama’s supporters have to acknowledge that Obama didn’t lose because of race or gender, but because ordinary Americans recognized that pretty speeches and polls can’t hide distrust and inexperience. This campaign was all about timing and stupidity, and those who voted for Obama will find out the significance of both in November. The general election will be about the popular vote of ordinary Americans. I, like many Clinton supporters, plan to write in Clinton’s name on the ballot, or vote for McCain.

Mary   May 11th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

Her campain is $20 million in debt. How would I trust her with the economy?
How would I trust her with Iraq war? She is losing her campain and she is still full speed lying to voters. There is no difference btw her campain and Bush's mission accomplished.

Alex in TX   May 11th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

With all due respect to Hillary, "you got to know when to fold em."

If she is staying in thinking that she still will be the nominee, then she is delusional. If she is staying in so that she can get exposure and run as an indepedant, then she is handing the Republicans the white house in November. Either way, this lady has lost her sense of purpose which is not a trait we need in a President. Put the country above self and step aside to let the healing begin.

Sarah   May 11th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Dream on. She will not be nominee, thank God. Obama 08′

Doug, WV   May 11th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

WHAT'S CLINTON CAMP SMOKING? WHATEVER IT'S GIVE ME SOME. I WILL NOT INHALE

OBAMA 08

Independent   May 11th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

I might consider voting for Obama…but if a Clinton is anywhere near
I'll go with McCain. How could Obama talk "change" and then take on
one of the filthiest pieces of old politics style gharbage there is? Hillary is an old has been with baggage that stretches from New York
to California to Arkansas. Besides, if Obama selected her he would need a lot more secret service protection to keep him safe from her
and Bill!!!!!!

Loletha   May 11th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

hard-working Americans, white Americans, is weakening again." What happened to playing nice?

NO NO NO NO NO NO. After all the rheotic from her campaign and to hear Hillary say only WHITE PEOPLE are hard working. African Americans supported HILLARY AND BILL THROUGHOUT BILL'S deception, then to turn on ALL THE HARD WORKING AMERICANS HURTS AND I FIND IT TO BE VERY OFFENSIVE. WHY HILLARY????????????????????????????????????????????
We were BIIND BUT NOW WE SEE. THANKS HILL & BILL

Tanya Kujath   May 11th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Clinton supporter who will vote for Obama if he is the nominee. I happen to think that a shared ticket will help us get a Democrat in the white house, however I'm a true Democrat all the way. I do not understand how any other Democrat could vote for McCain and more failed Bush policy. DEMOCRATS UNITE FOR OUR COUNTRY!!!!!!!!

Hillary   May 11th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

We will figure out a way to donate to Hillary and pay off those debts. Money is not the reason presidents should be presidents.

We need public financing.

Looks like Obama wants to buy the presidency.

Adil Atiser   May 11th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Looking at the issue from Europe, I think Obama (who will win) shall ask Clinton to go on the ticket. A female vise President option will attract even some traditionally rep. woman, besides, americans accepting obama with clinton is more likely than with any other candidate. (race is still an issue in states)

That will allow them both to bring about the change (which is just blabla if you ask me) they have been talking about.

Those who are not from US wants a better stronger US with people who can see more than oil when they look at the rest of the world. Bush was the worst president of US ever…

never   May 11th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

I hope that Clinton never has to feel indebted to the great Obama.

Steer clear of his offers if they involve money.

Dirty dirty money.

Don't taint your campaign with the stench of Obama now.

Bob from Pensylvannia   May 11th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

IT IS TIME WE GIVE AMERICAN PEOPLE CREDIT.

Is Hillary Clinton not tailor-made to win this nomination at least by SUPER TUESDAY?

I HAVE A QUESTION FOR HER. If she can't answer this question satisfactorily, then she is not ready to be president and therefore should immediately drop out of this Primary.

Why is you, Hillary Clinton, having been anointed and tailor-maid by the virtue of your position in the DEM PARTY to capture this Nomination almost unopposed, suddenly found yourself reeling from the possibility of a brutal defeat that has the potential of agonizingly bringing to an end your political career?

Last time I checked, I haven't received an answer yet.

KATHY   May 11th, 2008 2:45 pm ET

I agree…. Clinton will be the democratic nominee. After the remaing
primaries it shoud become obvious to the superdelgates that she is in a strong position to beat McCain in Nov. She has the experience, especially in international affairs ( McCains strong suit), and experience in fixing this troubled economy. With al die respect, Obama, while a good cadidate, simple does not have enough experience to beat the republicans in a general election. Yes, he does bring alot of excitement and new interests to the party, this is just not his time. He would make a good VP candidate, which would then alow him the time to gain the experience he needs. The Republicans are going to hammer him on his lack of experience, and most voters will end up agreeing that in these times, experience is what matters—especilly internationally

Vig   May 11th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Gee, America, how is that 200 years after the first President, we now have to see, again, the faces of 2 men running for the Presidency? This will never change as long as corporations such as CNN who are male-dominated and owned retain the power. They spin it, they influence it, they control it. Did you really think they were going to pad Clinton the way they did Obama - Obama-a relative nobody with no appreciable political accomplishments, a person with questionable patriotism, who plagerizes other people's material, can't even put his hand over his heart during the pledge of alligance, has a wife who has disdain for this country, and wraps his arms around a racist pastor? It doesn't matter. The only thing that matters is that he's male. Clinton's chance were hijacked very early on by all these male media types - remember Chris Matthews' misoginist comments toward Clinton? Jack Cafferty is full of venom for Clinton. This can't all be about Clinton. This is about a powerful female. I said it before and I will say it again, I will not vote for Obama and the Democrats can go screw themselves.

Mark, in MD   May 11th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

"We think Senator Clinton is going to be the nominee," Wolfson said.

ARE THESE PEOPLE JUST INSANE NOW?

Clinton Campaing People still in state of DENIAL   May 11th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

He said we think Clinton will be the nominee !!!!

David in Illinois   May 11th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

So Clinton still thinks she's going to be the nominee? Tell, me this… why should anybody vote for this delusional woman? I think she's "lost her bearings" more than John McCain.
She CANNOT be the running mate… She's absolute poison to the Democratic Party.
When will she finally disappear????

Truye   May 11th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

But she would be happy to offer him the VP slot. Ahahaa. Just kidding people!
Though I have to say who started all this nonsense about Clinton being VP? I was shocked when Bill Schneider (Schnieder?) suggested it at the end of a political ticker piece. I felt it was speculation and irresponsible journalism. There is no basis for that and would hurt both nominees. There are plenty of politicians that appeal to the same camps that Clinton does that haven't been "putting Barack through the paces". Also, gee, do you think it's wise to say I am going against the politics as usual only to have a politico as usual as your running mate? CNN stop these silly unsubstantiated rumors! Shame on you!

David Kolva, MD   May 11th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

I would love to hear from anyone who has donated to the Clinton campaign this weekend!

It would be fascinating to hear what they think will happen in the next week with that money.

Obama and Axelrod have run a brilliant campaign. I expect this expertise to continue in the Obama White House.

This is America's chance to finally heal the never-ending racial animosity that has existed since the Civil War. An Obama Presidency will finally signal a new era in American values. He has an honesty and character that is refreshing.

Hillary simply mirrors the old Bush/Cheney politics of division and exclusion, except in a different Party label and gender.

There are many excellent female Democratic leaders emerging, such as Governor Sibelius and Senator Klobuchar. They need to follow Obama's formula.

David J   May 11th, 2008 2:48 pm ET

"Hello, my name is Hillary and I am not the democratic presidential nominee."

"Hello Hillary."

"Welcome Hillary."

"Hi Hillary…"

starfire426, Salem VA   May 11th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

So, Fran..how's about we call Hil's 2008 campaign the "cut off your noise to spite your face!!!" Once again the "dumbing down" of America!

Jazmyn From CA To AZ   May 11th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

To All Hillary Supporters: Clinton has no experience. If any one in this room can name one positive thing Hilary has Finished!!!!! The people of her district in New York pay some of the highest taxes in the country, and taxes have nothing but gone up in upstate NY..These are blue collar workers..These taxes were raised during her term as NY senator…

I ENCOURAGE THE PEOPLE WHO STILL HAVE TO VOTE TO LOOK AT HILLIARY'S SO CALLED EXPERIENCE..AND REALIZE ITS NONE EXISTENT..

Obama 08….SAY NO to the same Old Politics…

LT for Obama   May 11th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

A peaceful ending to a rough campaign season. I love it.

Hopefully, Sen Clinton will follow suit and stop going after Obama during these last weeks of campaigning.

Also, I would love to see her supporters do the right thing and support Obama if he wins the nomination. If we are willing to support her if she wins, the same should go for her supporters.

Let's unite this party and show McCain that we need to take responsible control over this country.

Priscilla for Obama   May 11th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

Obama does not need Hillary. Please don't put her on the ticket. Obama stands for change, which America desperately needs. The Clintons stand for corruption and dirty politics. If Hillary were VP they could bump off Obama to move into first place. NO HILLARY!!!

amy   May 11th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

She doesn't want to broker a deal with B.O. she wants to destroy him like everyone else on this planet. Please stop trying to make her into a caring person when we all now know she has no soul.

Media blackout Date May 15th   May 11th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Has the Gimmick Candidate announced as of today, all residents of MARS must be counted before the primary season is officially over yet? :o

Hillary Clinton, the Gimmick Candidate
Bill and Hillary, The Gimmick Family
Do and Say Anything '08 ! :D

gary jennings   May 11th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

The race isnt over. Obama's pastor is comming back for revenge. The country will know the real O.B. HRC will keep fighting.If O.B. supporters and Clinton haters keep hating on the Clintons. O.B. will never be elected. Clinton supporters will make sure they vote for McCain.O.B. will never have the votes to win. GO HRC.

John, NC   May 11th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

I am so sick of you Hillary supporters blaming everyone but their candidate for losing. If all of you so called "hard-core" Hillary supporters were out there knocking on doors, traveling state-to-state, donating money and helping fundraise, maybe she wouldn't be this far behind and broke. All of you, especially people like Sharon from Minnesota, get on here and probably a bunch of other blogs and bash and complain about Hillary's situation everyday. If you all spent as much time helping her cause that you do blogging and spewing your hate and complaints perhaps those "hard-working white Americans" that her campaign owes money to would be paid by now. Most of you probably have done nothing to help her cause and so you, like her, have no one to blame but yourselves. This is not a conspiracy, Hillary lost fair and square………It appears that her supporters are winning in the state of denial as well.

Democrats 08′

AF   May 11th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Obama should not pay off her debt or ask her to be his running mate. She will be a drag on the ticket. We need to turn the page. He should be looking at Senator Webb of VA.

not any more   May 11th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

I once dreamed of the dream ticket…

But I am now so disgusted and turned off by Obama and his filthy, lowdown, arrogant, demeaning and hateful campaign that I could not vote the party ticket even with Hill on it.

I will take my chances on writing Hillary Clinton in.

She is so obviously the best choice.

Matt   May 11th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Her $20 million in debt poses a real problem for her when it comes to the issue of financial judgment. We've seen over the last seven years a president take a budget surplus and the potential to pay off debt into record budget deficits and the most debt this country has ever had. I want a candidate that understands the virtue of NOT SPENDING MORE THAN YOU'VE GOT (something everybody in the housing market could benefit from as well). What's she going to do if a tax bill doesn't go through? Spend the money anyways? We've got that already, I don't want it again.

Lee   May 11th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Obama doesn't have the track record to win in November!

Hillary is the candidate with the winning track record and enough supporters across all demographics to win back the White House.

Obama is NOT QUALIFIED and can NEVER beat McCain, especially with over 25% of the Registered Democrats ready to become McCain Democrats!

McCain will enjoy a 60 to 75% national landslide against Obama!

She's the news   May 11th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Hillary is the news.

Without her in the race, the democrats lose steam.

The Obama bandwagon gained all the support its ever going to have.

Clinton was the reason we were paying attention at all.

Obama will tank now.

debbie farmer   May 11th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

I think that clinton is being very selfish I believe the only reason why she won in such large margin in ohio and Penn is because in ohio that was the first of the airing of rev wright the week before the primary there and in penn the same thing I believe that once she leave people will get a clearer view of who Obama is and I do do believe the party will come together but she refused to believe that she lose and she taking the hold party with her

Central Oregon Mike   May 11th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

I don't think Senator Clinton would not gain anything in having Senator Obama as her VP. She will select a running mate who will help to unite the party for the GE. against Senator McCain.

Badger   May 11th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Don't make any offers either.

Mark, New York, NY   May 11th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Obama will need a VP with extensive foreign policy credentials, executive experience, a counter to McCain on immigration & Latino support - in other words, Bill Richardson. The white, blue-collar vote will either go with Barack or McCain, depending on their core values.

Peter   May 11th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Once I read that some (circa 3000 people run the world) some of these belong to DNC and his establishment.
They decided long time ago that although HILLARY is the most qualified candidate this never will happening.
Obama and his supporters want to run the time and get the nomination with 48 States or even less and they are the fist to know who the Best is.
HILLARY 08

bp   May 11th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Please end the madness! Sit down in a room together and put all the cards on the table! How do we move forward in the best possible way?

What is the benefit for the Democratic Party to have Clinton beat Obama handily in West Virginia other than to further polarize the current electorate? If she loves the party as much as everyone says she does, why aren't we coming together to try to win in the fall?

It doesn't make sense and although I support Obama, I think that Clinton has a long future in helping move the party forward. If only she would re-focus her energy on what is best for the party.

Linda   May 11th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Hillary doesn't need the "leftovers" She'll do more good in the Senate.
That is, IF she loses, it ain't over till its over..June 3.
Hillary is the BEST! Linda KY

Cathy   May 11th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Again, Obama shows his true integrity. Obama could have taken advantage of the suggestion from the press that Clinton wants him to cut down her debt but he didn't. Obama is the type of person we need to lead our country.

Supporting The Democrats All The Way To The Oval Office.

lia, co   May 11th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

She'd better take the offer to pay her bills right now. It is amazing how she says she can manage a country, yet she cannot manage her spending…

Her Half   May 11th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Hillary's half- well more if you get to count the disenfranchised voters and those who were not able to vote at caucus- will now lose interest in this race.

We already know what we will do in Nov- we will write Hillary Clinton in.

Obama isn't inspiring anyone with an objective and discerning half a brain. McCain will not inspire most of the Hillary supporters either.

We need to unite behind Hillary Clinton.

victor   May 11th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

of course she's not. she's looking to destroy the party.

Tejano   May 11th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Not ready yet to cut a deal with the devil. However it will be done in Denver behind closed doors. So much for a Democratic election within the Democratic party. The politicos will cut a deal to soothe
the Hillary supporters and bring the sheep into the fold.

Same old poltics with a different name. Agenda remains the same.
Turn a Christian Nation into a Secular one.

Happy Mothers Day. God Bless you Hillary for trying to save our country from destroying itself from within.

Mary   May 11th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

we think sen. clinton needs to just go away.

Mike   May 11th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

The Clinton camp appears to be delusional or in denial with respect to her becoming the nominee. Such a sad spectacle to watch, the clinging desperation for something that is now out of reach.

steve   May 11th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

I wouldn't want her as his VP; she'll have him killed - like she had Vince Foster and Mike Brown… then again, that may be why she would WANT the Vice Presidency.

state_of_denial   May 11th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

and the moon is purple…

Charlotte   May 11th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

I will write in Hillary Clinton in November. I urge all her supporters to do the same. We are capable of winning the presidency in November. We can do it, yes we can. FDR won as a write in and he did not have the internet to help out. Blog it big time… we can do it. The Obama-bots want to call us names, lets show them how much they managed to lose for their guy. They are vile and disgusting and think they are better then all us who support Hillary. They call us low lifes, stupid, hillbillies and everything else they can think of. I say, lets show them a thing or two. Hillary all the way…

T. Barrett   May 11th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

If Michelle Obama has made those comments it will definetly come back to haunt them if he is the nominee. As a supporter of Clinton without her on the ticket we will either not vote in November or vote for McCain. Michelle Obama has made many gaffes in this race and is not "First Lady" material unless she corrects her statements. As a white male I have taken offense to remarks that Mrs. Clinton has been "racist" in her citing the AP poll regarding white voters when Obamas camp and CNN commentators speak of the "black vote" at each and every turn. Having worked on Tom Bradleys campaign in the late 80's and a Californian I have first hand recollection of the Bradley effect and without Mrs. Clinton on the ticket the Bradley effect will come into play in November.

William Bouzeneris   May 11th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

This is really Like Kennedy and how he made Johnson his running mate. Kennedy was a much more liberal person than Johnson was, and he would have never gotten the US into Vietnam. If Johnson was president during the bay of pig's then there would have been a cuban war and the cold war wouldnt be cold anymore. Obama is much more likely to get another liberal democrat like Edwards or Dodd.

Valerie Zeigler   May 11th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

It would not be a wise decision for Senator Obama to offer the VP position to Senator Clinton. There has been too much negativity on the part of Senator Clinton. Senator Clinton said that Senator McCain would be a better candidate than Senator Obama; therefore, I don't see how Senator Obama could offer the VP position to Senator Clinton after such a destructive statement.

Senator Clinton keeps referencing the white vote, as if Senator Obama is not getting the 'white vote.' Senator Obama would not have made it this far if it were not for the white vote. Also, "Senator Clinton is implying that the black vote is not crucial to nominating the President." Moreover, the educated whites who are voting for Senator Obama is just as crucial. Senator Obama has not played the race card, and I admire him even more for not doing so. I have never heard Senator Obama made a statement(s) about Senator Clinton not getting the black vote or the educated white vote. Senator Clinton making such statements, will ultimately cause a division, and we don't need this…

fred   May 11th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Go Hillary…run as an Independent!!!

DNC is screwing the democratic party!!

If not Hillary…then McCain!!

PCL   May 11th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

It's always interesting to see the Clinton campaign try to use the "Jedi Mind Trick". Except they aren't Jedi.

America will see that there is no act too low for the Clintons in their quest to try to upset the inevitible. America will also see, I hope not too late, that anyone who will misrepresent things or scorch the earth for political gain is not who we want in the White House.

Case in Point: Everyone knows what the "hard working Americans, white Americans" meant. What should America think of someone who would use race to divide us. Weren't the 50's and 60's enough? We have made remarkable strides in becoming one nation. The thought that anyone would try to set us back for political gain is abominable.

James Canada   May 11th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

It is not over until it is over….Never say die, never say quits…we've been patient for 16months and counting… I think we can afford three more weeks…

amy   May 11th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

For all of the Hill supporters who want her to run as an independent. Do you not realize she will have to get that nomination as well due to Ralph?

To Mrs. Clinton after you have stated you can only get the uneducated, I believe in this sense you may be on to something?

Dj,WV   May 11th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

If Hillary can stay positive then she should keep campaigning this is good for the Democrats. The Democrats need the Clinton's. But if she goes nuclear it's a disaster.

Kevin Perry   May 11th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

20 Million in debt? The CLinton campaign is that much in debt?

And she's supposed to help the economy? How is she supposed to run the country if she can't keep her own campaign out of debt?

Theogracias   May 11th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Hillary is looking for the holy grail or a unicorn or bigfoot or the loch ness monster or…you getting the picture yet?

She's the joke of 2008. Liar + loser and wife to a serial sleasebag.

Thierry   May 11th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

If obama's wife wants nothing to do with the clintons I'd agree with her. Having Hillary Clinton on Obama ticket will be going against everything Obama bilieves in. The Clintons belong in the past and we need to open a new chapter. Hillary can start packing her bags. OBAMA 08!!!

mario   May 11th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

if obama was thrue democrat and he wanted to have strong america and dem party he would be vicepresident to hillary now and become president by a landslide victory in 2016 but his egoistic 57 state strategy is killing chances to dems and making america to vote mccain there are few scenarions , first if obama is nominee mccain will be president and in 2012 hillary , but if hillary is nominee now and obama vp then democtars will have power for 16 years . clinton is winning wtah dem must have in november but obama is one elitist which cares only for himself, i hope superdelegates will se that and nominee clinton for that , i think 68% of them will make that only positive decision :) and kentucky west virginia will show that hillary is only ehich can make bill clinton map from 1992 and 1996 in 2008 :) obama can not

Moderate Democrat   May 11th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Now the stage is set for the Democratic Party Bigwig Hacks to find out in November why "Obama can't Fly".
Without the support of the majority of moderate democrats in November his chances are slim indeed.
Every four years the democratic leadership undergoes collective amnesia…….
Then comes the reality check and they lose again.
Crack pot scenarios fly like there's no tomorrow.

WE'LL VOTE MCCAIN AND PROUDLY!

Tony, Miami   May 11th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Let be serious Howard ""We think Senator Clinton is going to be the nominee," . You and I don't even believe that you are going to have your pay check at the end of this month. You are actually kidding yourself.

Eddie   May 11th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Clinton is remaining in this race to make sure Obama does not win .

mario   May 11th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

go hillary :) you must win

LMAO   May 11th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Quick! Somebody needs to ask Hill how she manages her hair!

Teri   May 11th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

It sickens me and cheapens her campaign when Wolfson includes Michigan & Florida in the 'winning the big states' category. They didn't count - and she agreed to them not counting until she needed them. If Obama hadn't taken his name off the ballot and she had - do you think she'd feel like MI should count then? Rewarding cheaters, twisting rules, and backpedaling to what was agreed to beforehand are just some of the reasons why we don't need her and her surrogates back in the White House. Let's wait and see what kind of leader she'll be when it comes time to unite her supporters behind Obama. Because if she can't get her supporters to follow her lead, how would she have ever gotten the Republicans to push through her agenda?

not a superdelegate   May 11th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

good. I don't want her to be VP.

Mike m   May 11th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Hillary is another Huckabee!

Jimmy   May 11th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

There has to be some reason why Sen. Clinton is still in this race. Don't tell me it's because she believes she can win. I give her more credit than that. She's a smart lady. I believe it's for her own selfish, incredibly narcissistic reasons. She can't accept defeat. Not to a man and especially not to a black man whom she believes "cut in line." I feel her pain. This is one tough pill to swallow.

Darryl from TX   May 11th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

I can see why Obama supporters are mean and nasty to Hillary supporters. Hillary supporters are big babies like their candidate. They are going to vote McCain if they don't get their way. They must of enjoyed the last 8 years of the Bush administration that they need another 4-8 years of it. Ya that makes really sense. They are in favor of having higher gas prices, going through forclosure on their homes, and having no health insurance. Come on folks lets get real, the polls may say you are uneducated, but I am know you are not stupid. Then again we all can be naive sometimes. The real reason is that "MOST" Hillary supporters are indeed bigots. These are are the same people who would vote for Hitler if he was running against Obama. I would expect that from Republicans, but not my own Party. You are free to vote for anyone you chose, but you have no right to complain if these problems in this country continue to exist because you voted McCain.

Mark   May 11th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

To make a deal you have to have something to daal with.

Chelsea   May 11th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Hillary is in a state of denial. The pundits should give her time to swallow in what's happening. I sympathize with her.

Ivan, Chicago, Illinois   May 11th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Who is Obama going to need as his Vice-President?
JFK had LBJ. Who is going to be Obama's LBJ?
Who can help Obama and the Democrats win in Michigan, Ohio, and Florida?
Hillary that's who, without Hillary on the ticket Obama's chances of winning are a longshot at best.
Obama screwed himself by fighting the re-votes in Michgan and Florida. What was he afraid of? That losing those states would hurt him with the superdelegates?
That's water under the bridge, now he has to make nice to those states in order to become President.
Let's face facts Obama needs Hispanic, Women, and the White Male vote to win, Hillary can deliever that vote.

One old white woman for Obama '08   May 11th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

I am guessing the ludicrous rumors that Clinton might want Obama to help with her campaign debt originated with the media, where a lot of so-called "news" originates.

As a dedicated Obama supporter who made some personal sacrifices in order to come up with two small donations to the Obama campaign, this rumor is beyond laughable.

Marge Hibbing Mn   May 11th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Hillary is doing well not to connect herself to a piece of crap like obama. After all when McCain beats obama's butt and he joins the other loser Kerry who lost an easy run, we can all ask them why they want to always snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory.

Best thing to do it get rid of the guys and I MEAN GUYS in congress that think that are hot stuff and put WOMEN in their place. Starting with Kerry next year…..

Robert Nyarko, Apam, Ghana   May 11th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Senator Clinton has by all standards fought a good fight but must think of retiring her campaign as she hasn't got even a mathematical chance of being the nominee. She is a political veteran but flawed her own campaign with her divisive strategies which Americans didn't buy. She was always and on the offensive throwing arsenals at Obama and instigating Americans against Obama telling them he's black. Americans really have shown their maturity and have signalled the world that they can no me be segregated on racial lines.

Obama '08

Daniel, PA   May 11th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Michelle Obama has made no secret of her disdain for Hillary Clinton. In an interview months ago, when asked, she said she would have to "think long and hard" before she could vote for Hillary if she became the nominee. She has continued to denigrate Hillary. Anyway, I don't see Hillary being vice-president under any circumstances. She has too much to offer and is an absolute "doer". I don't think being a vice-president would offer her much opportunity to use her incredible talents. She'd be a great president or secretary of state, though.

Holly-Iowa   May 11th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

I sincerely hope Obama is smart enough NOT to put her on the ticket. I could see her making some major political "gaffe" which turns people off so they lose the election. Then she'll make the argument she should have been the nominee and she'll plan to run in 2012 after McCain has run the country into a full out depression.

If she is on the ticket and they win, Obama should employ a taste tester and put a leash on both the Clintons. No doubt they'll think they are at the top of the ticket whether they are or not.

Steve   May 11th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

One of David Axelrod's strategies for the general election campaign should be to keep Michelle Obama out of the picture. She seems to have a chip on her shoulder and projects a great deal of anger. Her husband seems to be very likeable but Michelle appears to have an axe to grind.

Whiite Male for Obama   May 11th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

If Wolfson is still saying Clinton will be the nominee, it makes it clearer why she has struggled throughout the campaign. I think it's called RDD - Reality Detachment Disorder.

Cameron Johnson   May 11th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

There is nothing dreamy about both of them running together. How could he pick her as a running mate when she's spent the past six months attacking his character, patriotism and ability to lead? There is no love lost between these two, and she should happily return to the senate when this process is complete.

It's one thing to have to fight with an angry scorpion in the public square, but it would be foolish to invite it to come back to the house with you.

Bob   May 11th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Why on earth would Mrs. Clinton want to be VP under a child? That is called babysitting, not legacy building.

paul oregon   May 11th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

glad to hear that billary is not looking for adeal i find that hard to believe. one thing that would hurt obama campain with me is that if i
felt the the moneythat i have donated to his war chest was in any way going to pay toward her campain debit. and if he put hillary on his ticket so much for his speech on hope honesty and change.
and he would spend more time trying to right the things that hillary an bill were doing to him thats all he wouldget done

a little sad   May 11th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Tony, Miami May 11th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

"Let be serious Howard ""We think Senator Clinton is going to be the nominee," . You and I don't even believe that you are going to have your pay check at the end of this month. You are actually kidding yourself."

Why when Obama has such a big war chest and is out-spending the Clinton campaign by 2-4 times per race, has Obama not been able to bring it home?

Guy's an empty suit, he's not a closer.

Michael   May 11th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Denial is not a rive in Egypt…

Denial
Anger
Grief

this is not just about death - these are the stages of emotional loss of anything…

So - will the HRC mob petition the Supreme Court to allow the illegal votes of MI and Fl to now be counted - so that they can prolong the inevitable?

alex   May 11th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

HEY CNN WHY DON'T YOU POST UPDATED DELEGATE NUMBERS FOR THE CANDIDATES????????

SINCE YESTERDAY OBAMA HAS HAD 1870 TOTAL DELEGATES AND CLINTON HAD 1699.5. WHY ARE YOU NOT POSTING HIS LEAD IN SUPERDELEGATES??????? ALL THE OTHER NEWS STATIONS ARE!!!!!! TRYING TO AID CLINTON BY SHOWING THAT ITS NOT OVER???????? ONCE AGAIN, LOOKS LIKE THE CLINTON NEWS NETWORK IS DOING ITS OWN THING!!!

WAKE UP AND SMELL THE ROSES, OBAMA WON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Illinois Boy   May 11th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Good comment Tony. The Clinton camp appears to be infected with some type of virus that affects ones awareness of reality. I believe Hillary is doing everything she can to cause a disconnect between Obama and white voters. It's unbelievable that she takes this stance. Regardless, Obama will get some Republicans to cross over come election time making up for the ignorant blue collar whites that ONLY refuse to vote for Obama because he is a man of color.

OBAMA 2008

Robert Nyarko, Apam, Ghana   May 11th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

I have keenly followed the Dems primaries as I am interested in American politics and following is my observation of the entire process:

Senator Clinton has by all standards fought a good fight but must think of retiring her campaign as she hasn't got even a mathematical chance of being the nominee. She is a political veteran but flawed her own campaign with her divisive strategies which Americans didn't buy. She was always and on the offensive throwing arsenals at Obama and instigating Americans against Obama telling them he's black. Americans really have shown their maturity and have signalled the world that they can no me be segregated on racial lines.

Obama '08

elizabeth richards   May 11th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Sen. Clinton is a fine lady however, she is by no means an organizer.
Why is her campaign allowing her to dwell in the path of denial? This is so unkind/ It makes mefeel that there is some devious plan to get rid of VINCE oops Obama.

Jay   May 11th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Now the American people see why the Clintons, their campaign, and surrogates are called MONSTERS.

QuietStormX   May 11th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

I'm tired of these Clinton people bringing up this "Dream Ticket" junk or someone connected with the Clinton's on the ticket. Obama does not want or need someone vindictive as we have seen from both Clinton's on the trail. The Clinton's spending money like water with no worries, it's their problem not Obama's.

Adam from NY   May 11th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Suuuuurrrreee

abyssinian boy   May 11th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

I think It is true that Americans don't know Maths. What is Hilary doing now. her campaign is saying that "didn't think about Obama to be a VP for Hilary"..kikikiiii

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