May 11, 2008
Posted: 09:48 AM ET

From
CNN

Watch how evangelicals are reaching out.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — For decades, evangelicals have been seen as solid supporters of the Republican Party. That could be changing.
The religious right, a cornerstone of the so-called Reagan revolution — the battle over abortion law, and gay marriage — wants a change.

At least some evangelicals do.

A group of influential Christian leaders are declaring they are tired of divisive politics, tired of watching fights over some issues trump all the good they could be doing.

"Our proposal in [our] manifesto is to join forces with all those who support a civil public square. … a vision of public life in which people of all faiths — which, of course, means no faith — are free to enter and engage public life on the basis of their faith," said evangelical leader Os Guinness.

For Democrats, the timing is good. The party has been pushing to overcome the "faith gap," that many feel has hurt them with church-going voters.

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Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


HANEEFAH   May 11th, 2008 10:00 am ET

This is because they know who is telling the truth to the people of America. America truly wants change and we are tired of the lies that Senator Clinton and McCain are spewing all over national television and radio. It is time tostop the negative/racist campaigning by Senators Clinton and McCain and if anyone brought up McCains age it was the people in his campaign. Go Senator Obama with your honesty, trustworthyness and truthfulness.

Haneefah
Stone Mountain, GA

Venus   May 11th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Come on over! Welcome!

Here we go Obama!

Notice how many people are starting to say they are tired of some of the ugly things we are doing to each other in this great country?

Go Bam!

Walt, Belton,TX   May 11th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Good riddance!

Kim   May 11th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Yes it is true. I am a Christian White Republican who is voting for Barrack Obama. The Republicans offered me nothing of interest this time around. I also cannot support hillary who said in an interview that her Church affiliation is not an issue. I fear that Hillary worships only Power.

The O   May 11th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Wow look what the Obama movement has started. Nothing more then a new revolution in our country to bring all people together of all faiths and races and creeds. Look what one man can do who has been brave, honest, and resolute. To try and change our politics and our country. This is why I have supported Obama from day one and I will support him till the end….

BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!!!!

Mike   May 11th, 2008 10:09 am ET

I used to hope for an Obama/Hillary Dream Ticket. But now, after Hillary has sank to such low tactics as race baiting and fear mongering. trying to fool voters that only she can get the white vote. Even after Obama drew such white voter support in Texas, Iowa and Indiana. Hillary's reputation is severly damaged. she has now become a liability to the Democrats.

Billy from Fl   May 11th, 2008 10:14 am ET

This is a great step forward for both parties.

I doubt very much that they will be voting for Obama and his
beliefs with Rev Wright. As a christian and I embrace all
faiths, I will never vote for Obama as I truly still believe he is
very much connected to Wright.

No Reservations   May 11th, 2008 10:14 am ET

So the Evangelical will cut his nose to spite his face? I'm a moderate Democrat who will not vote for a radical leftist like Obama so maybe people like me will cancel those lunatics who will abandon John McCain. McCain 2008!!!!

jimmy velman   May 11th, 2008 10:16 am ET

EXACTLY AND FOR HILLARY CLINTON.

Independent   May 11th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Religion is a personal choice. If the Conservative Christian Coalition wants to move towards democrats, that would be great, as long as they accept the fact that each individual has the right to choose what is right for them, and do not try to force their beliefs on anyone else.

Bruce Taylor, Berkeley, CA   May 11th, 2008 10:20 am ET

SENATOR OBAMA IS AHEAD OF SENATOR CLINTON IN THE SUPERDELEGATE COUNT ACCORDING TO EVERY MEDIA SOURCE EXCEPT CNN.
DEAR CNN - IT IS TIME FOR YOU TO CATCH UP WITH REAL TIME, NOT TRY TO MAKE YOUR OWN

jimmy velman   May 11th, 2008 10:20 am ET

SO, THE DREAM TEAM OF OBAMA-CLINTON TICKET WILL COME ABOUT AFTER ALL THE NAYSAYERS…A CERTAIN VICTORY FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY WHICH HAS BROKEN ALL RECORDS
IN NUMBERS OF NEW AND YOUNG VOTERS

ed fl   May 11th, 2008 10:21 am ET

WE HAVE ENOUGH SCREWBALLS IN OUR OWN PARTY WITHOUT THOSE RELIGIOUS NUTS A LONG TIME DEMOCRAT

Democratic Unity   May 11th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Welcome to the winning team!

BUT

Check the crappy Christian rock music at the door. "You're not making religion better, you're just making rock and roll worse." - Hank Hill

SLO Bear   May 11th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Besides taking care of the poor, having the Obama's marriage, which appears to be a genuine one, as an example should resonate with Christians not tricked by the Republicans' masterful politics of division.

Bucks County   May 11th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Are you kidding me? You want divisiveness just read the blogs here. The Dems are fractured and just like humpty dumpty,we can't put them back together again. I also find it extremely difficult to believe the RR would ever elect the far left liberals who champion gay rights, women's rights,late term abortions,etc.

Mary Lee Atlanta,GA   May 11th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Praise God from whom all blessings flow …

Obama 08

The Black Value System--------Do you believe this Obama?   May 11th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Google the Trinity United Church of Christ website and read their mission statement labeled "The Black Value System".

If this is what Obama believes the democratic party is in for a LONG fall. Questions abound and they will not go away.

Stacy from Illinois   May 11th, 2008 10:32 am ET

They won't get my vote. The last thing I want to see are more liberal judges appointed to the Supreme Court. Haven't enough babies been found guilty of being an "inconvenience" and put to death? I will just hold my nose and vote McCain.

georgia   May 11th, 2008 10:33 am ET

God created one race,Human ,made up of many cultures & ethnicities. How many claiming to be Christian deny this for so long is beyond me. That denial keeps us on a destructive path. United we stand, divided we continue to fall. United we find constuctive inclusive resolutions that benefit all including our planet.

Joe   May 11th, 2008 10:33 am ET

This is the reason Obama will win the general election. It's the reason why he has all but locked up the Democratic nomination.

The Hillary camp and supporters have been trying to mask the statistics, but since the Iowa caucuses Obama has been able to draw in voters from various demographics. Getting the independents, young people, religious groups, and some republicans to swing to the left wing will be the difference maker this November.

citizenwells   May 11th, 2008 10:37 am ET

Have you seen the Reverend Manning video?

Thank GOD   May 11th, 2008 10:40 am ET

ITS ABOUT TIME WE STOP BEING SOOOOO CLOSED MINDED AS SO-CALLED 'CHILDREN OF GOD' OF OTHERS OPINIONS AND START TO RESPECT OTHER BELIEFS AND WORK TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE HAPPEN.

BARACK OBAMA HAS HELPED START A MUCH NEEDED MOVEMENT. HOPEFULLY, HILLARY AND HER SUPPORTERS WILL SEE THE BIG PICTURE AND HELP BE A SOLUTION TO A PROBLEM INSTEAD OF BEING THE FUEL TO THE FIRE!

DEMOCRATES 08

Carmen Irizarry   May 11th, 2008 10:41 am ET

America Wake Up! Obama is the Pied Piper of Hameln. Connect the dots…Obama should be held to the same scrutiny as everyone else.
where are all the donations coming from?

Lori   May 11th, 2008 10:41 am ET

I am so sick of the media implying that people who haven't been to college aren't "smart enough" to make educated decisions about the candidates running for President. That they can only base their decisions on who can bowl a better game or can drink enough shots. I am 36 years old and I'm just now finishing up my college degree, and it is highly offensive to me that I've been "downplayed" to. I've made up my mind who I'm voting for and it's not based on the person who is playing basketball with a college team or having drinks in a local pub. You want to change how Presdential elections are run? Then start by treating the American people with a little more respect news media!

no civility   May 11th, 2008 10:44 am ET

Won't find any civility among the Obama supporters- just read their hateful, filthy vulgar blogs.

Brian   May 11th, 2008 10:44 am ET

As a moderate republican I find the juxaposition between the Obama "brand" and the McCain "brand" striking. Obama seems almost created for this opportunity…while McCain appears as the standard older republican "white guy."

As for Hillary….well there is no rationale whatsoever for her running for president, other than her intense ambition. She should have divorced her womanizing husband years ago…yet she knew she couldn't due to the political consequences. Sad. I would have had significantly more respect for her had she tossed slick willy on his azz.

Back to Obama vs. McCain…this Obama movement, it's more than a fad. They (the dems) may just have found the right guy at the right time.

too funny   May 11th, 2008 10:45 am ET

Finally, the religious right wants less hate and division- so now they will be dealing with the hateful and divisive Obama supporters.

That ought to be a fun dialogue- people screaming at each other and calling each other all kinds of names.

Ardnuas   May 11th, 2008 10:46 am ET

SMART voters are leaning toward Democrats!!!! Foolish people will follow McCain into a war in Iran on day one…. we will be fighting THREE WARS at one time…………….FOOLISH McSame
Obama/Edwards08

Lilarose   May 11th, 2008 10:47 am ET

Here's what the Democrats (soon to be my former party) will get from me.

I am disgusted that only "super-delegates" will be the ones who choose the Dem nominiee

I am incensed that Florida and Michigan voters are being disenfranchised.

I am furious with Obama supporters, the Democratic party, and the media on the vicious treatment of Hillary Clinton.

I am mad about the demand that Clinton give up her quest BEFORE the rest of America has had a chance to vote.

So here's what I will do. As soon as Oregon's mailed-in votes are counted on May 20, I will be at the local courthouse to re-register as an Independent.

Then I will be writing in Clinton's name on the November ballot.

After that, I really don't care what happens to the Democratic party.

(Noticed how exhausted Obama is? How fresh Hillary is? Obama can't handle this job.)

Shirley Watts   May 11th, 2008 10:48 am ET

Louis and I know who should be President . Hillary Clinton,
If she does not get there McCain will get many votes from Dem.
She has been a LADY all her life, no radical actions from her .
We all know big business has helped his campaign with their employees. A wife that has only become proud of being American.???
The ugly remarks from his foll0owers tell you a lot.

What?   May 11th, 2008 10:49 am ET

If Obama is the nominee, the Obama camp won't be civil. The Obama supporters can not even be civil to the HRC supporters. Just read their filty, vulgar, insulting posts.

Although the Obama people claim to believe in peace, justice and unity - their disrespect for others as evidenced in their hateful rhetoric and the filth they blog says otherwise.

Michael, an indepedent   May 11th, 2008 10:50 am ET

Its not surprising to see some of the religous right consider voting for a Democrat. The Democrats have continually spoke about their positions on religion and issues connected to religion, showing the American public that Democrats do have strong spiritual beliefs. Whereas on the other hand, John McCain has said very little about his personal beliefs and has kept his spiritual feelings private. And when a politician keeps quiet on a subject, its usually because (1) his beliefs are unpopular, or (2) he does not have much substance on the matter.

A CANUCK   May 11th, 2008 10:51 am ET

Most religious people are decent …honest people ….so of course Obama would be their choice. He will make an excellent President with everyones best interest at heart. God be with you Barack Obama.

Perfect timimg   May 11th, 2008 10:51 am ET

Great timing…

I will love to see the Evangelicals try to reason and find a common ground with the extremist Obama supporters.

The talk may be of peace, unity and justice… but the walk is one of hateful, vitriolic division.

not news   May 11th, 2008 10:54 am ET

We have known this for quite a while now.

Everyone is leaning towards the democrats…

Unfortunately the democrats, the democrats themselves are now leaning towards Marx.

This is funny: The democrats will defect to the republicans and the republicans will defect to the democrats.

Montana is Obama Country   May 11th, 2008 10:55 am ET

…………….Do they see the light………..???

well let the cycle begin   May 11th, 2008 10:55 am ET

These people want to join the OLD democrats- they will flee once they see that the NEW democrats are just hate filled extremists that will demean anyone who they don't agree 100% with.

bigben   May 11th, 2008 10:55 am ET

Obamna is weak and will lose

greenfun   May 11th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Half of all Democrats have not voted for Obama. After watching our candidate endure unconscionable media bias and uncouth comments from Obama supporters- a majority of Clinton supporters will not vote for Obama in a general election. The media, most notably CNN, MSNBC-Russert have been so shortsighted to have offended us with their dismissive treatment of our candidate. IF Obama were to win the nominee, it would be by a razors edge, not the landslide he and his surrogates pretend. Obama and his surrogates keep trying to push Clinton out of the race. In fact Obama said he would be the nominee after May 20th-his arrogance is astonishing. So between, Obama himself, irresponsible media, vile Obama supporters-a movement is underway to dismiss Obama in a general election. It is time for this country to learn, women will not be pushed aside anymore. You cannot and will not win without us. Good luck with the religious right.
Happy Mother's Day Senator Clinton.

Tejano   May 11th, 2008 10:56 am ET

Yeah we are jumping over each other to embrace the candidate of Hope and Change. In your dreams CNN. The Religious right is not the Church.

I hope   May 11th, 2008 10:57 am ET

It will be great to see these right wing evangelicals deal with the left wing Obama radicals.

Who can demean the other more?

Who can disagree the loudest?

Who can come up with the most nasty names to put down the other?

heaven   May 11th, 2008 10:57 am ET

That is a match made in heaven…

Don Fitzgerald   May 11th, 2008 10:59 am ET

Who's kidding who?? These people are using the threat as leverage to get Senator John " questionable conduct " McCain to move even further to the right!! What are they working on, an amendment to our Constitution that would threaten those women, who have made their decision to have an abortion, with the death penalty or life in prison for murder!! This is the type of government you will get again, if you vote for a pig in a poke, again!! Senator John " Keating Five " McCain will give you that kind of government, if you make the mistake of voting for him and the Rabid Right!!!
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, BRING THEM HOME, ALIVE. NOW.

Harry   May 11th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Hillary should run as an independent and she and her husband owe it to American people to keep running. Obama has never held a real job in his life but he is trying to convince us that he can run our country. McCain has plenty of experience but lacks good ideas to move America forward. Hilary and BIll are the only ones that have the right ideas, experience and brains to move us into better future.

Fred   May 11th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Maybe they are comming to their senses. Look what the Republicans have done in the last seven years. Taken us from the penthouse to the outhouse.

crazy   May 11th, 2008 11:15 am ET

I am sorry to see just how demoralized this great country has become.

Germany and Italy went through this same process in the 1930s.

They, too, chose charismatic orators who inspired the youth, over substantive leaders.

Win some lose some   May 11th, 2008 11:16 am ET

I think in general there are things we all share as human beings:

* against child expoitation
* no one likes war
* in support of trying to fight poverty, and suffereing that results

There are lots of things people on the left and right agree on - I think its time we started to work together on these things.

There are somethings we may never agree on - and maybe we should at this point just agree to disagree and start to focus on things we can agree on.

Puzzled   May 11th, 2008 11:22 am ET

Good; we're tired of these yahoos, well meaning yahoos, think they run the Republican party. Let these religious fascists find a home, preferably in Jerusalem.

BGIV in NC   May 11th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Please do not let this become the litmus for the Democrats. It is exactly what chased me and several others from the Republican party. Being guided by spiritual principals is certainly expected, but please do not make it a part of the platform. Extremism of any kind is dangerous.

ROCHELLE IN NEW YORK   May 11th, 2008 11:29 am ET

The people of America need change, they need honesty and someone that will speak to us with the respect that a President should be giving us. Unlike the Republican President, he has disrespected us and put us in this terrible state that we are in. We owe China and the republicans are taking care of other countries and not taking care of us. Katrina is still a big sore for us and President Bush and the Republicans have not tried to heal this wound they have only poured salt in it. It is still burning.

Go Obama!
from 2008 - 2017

Abby   May 11th, 2008 11:30 am ET

'CHURCH GOING VOTERS" WILL ONLY VOTE FOR HILLARY
Obama's "church" is so radical - even the new guy is just as bad as the old Wright - same ranting, radical black power message.
How can obama even think American's would vote for him?????

Hillary or McCain Anybody BUT obama!

THE POLITICAL NINJA   May 11th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Well, the Christian Right starting to realize the Republicans will never do away with abortion and only promote superficial Chrisianity. Welcome to the Christian Left. Better late then never i suppose…

JC   May 11th, 2008 11:36 am ET

This election is the most interesting in that we had witnessed the ugliest Dem primary in history. Now religious right leaning toward Democrats is very refreshing. I am so glad to be around at this time. A vote is a vote, no matter whose vote it is. Yes, we should unite behind the majority, but do not silence differences, which make us great.

Happy Mother's Day to you all!

Joseph Adewole   May 11th, 2008 11:38 am ET

God is not a man that can lie; He is showing that He is able to do all things. The green light is there for everyone to see.

Norm   May 11th, 2008 11:39 am ET

That's a very good news, not just for the Democrats but the nation as well.

Jane from Nevada   May 11th, 2008 11:44 am ET

For far too long, those of us who have faith have been told that the Republican party and its leaders are the only party who truly shares our views. We've been led down this false path with promises to overturn Roe vs. Wade and to keep marriage as a covenant only between man and woman.
But, these issues and a very few others are all that the Republicans really offer to those of faith. And, come to think of it, they really haven't delivered on those issues, either. (Frankly, even though I am religious, I am not sure I really feel the call to support either of these causes… so it has never been a very compelling argument from the "right" to me.)
The way I have felt about it all these years is this…
The party who advocates for caring for the least among us, the party who actively calls for the collective support for the poor, the sick, and the challeneged - that's the party that appeals to my Christianity.
The party who wants to care for the earth we've inherited, the party who points out excessive greed at the expense of little people, the party who chooses a peaceful approach above a militant approach - that's the party that feels more Christian to me.
That party is the Democrats. The Democrats have long been a party that is most concerned about the poor and those who are unable to care for themselves. They have been leaders in calling for the fair treatment of our planet (you know, the only place in the universe that we can live????). They have been advocates of peaceful diplomacy in the world. They have been the party of tolerance - for everyone.

The idea that the Republicans hold some kind of lock on the religious within our society is bunk. Those of us who are truly faithful know that war, support of the richest among our society, and opposition to available healthcare are NOT Christian values. We won't be used!

Realistic   May 11th, 2008 11:48 am ET

If you are pro-War and against helping the poor and impoverished people here in our own country, and believe that religious leaders should live like princes in huge mansions and be catered in private jets and limousines, then you should continue to vote Republican.

If you are a true Christian, then you will not vote for the Pharisees. I'm not saying that you should necessarily vote for the Democratic Party, but merely consider that continuing to support the Republican party with all they have done in the last 8 years is very un-Christian no matter what else you may think of politics.

Donald from SC   May 11th, 2008 11:49 am ET

I find it interesting that Senator Clinton is about as religious as two flies fighting over a pile of horse droppings on Sunday. Senator McCain has proven that he is the horse that left the droppings for Senator Clinton to lament on. Senator Obama is the only candidate that has shown somewhat regular church attendance between all the candidates. Yet, it is the irreligious McCain who has chased the pulpit for support (which he has gained). While we all know that Senator Clinton only attends church when there are camera folks about, else it's lets go to a fund raiser and say religious things. And oh yea, the favorite political target Senator Obama has had his former Minister used against him for things the minister said. A current question being asked to Senator Obama is, "why did you stay in that church for 20 years?" The real question here should be Senators Clinton and McCain, "why didn't you attend church for the last 20 years?"

The funniest part about all this is that Senator Obama is the person being persecuted for going to church, while the other two didn't; and they are the one labeled as non-elitists in tune with the average American church goers.

Hum, now I am thinking about dropping out of church so that everyone will view me as upright. All I need is a few hallelujahs and amens; and I am good to go. I might even run for some political office.

JW   May 11th, 2008 11:51 am ET

No surprise here. You people electecd a 'good Christain' in Bush - how's that working?

GUY   May 11th, 2008 11:51 am ET

I just finished reading a book about the Christian's role in politics and it's not what a lot of the Christian / Church "leaders" out there are telling people. The Republican Party does not represent Biblical Truths - in fact, if you look at the current national and global circumstances, the actions of our President and his team have taken steps completely contrary to the teachings of Jesus. There is no help for the poor or the oppressed. There is no loving our enemies. The Republican Party has marketed themselves to the Christian Community. Bait and switch. And the leaders of the Christian Community have been deceived into thinking that the actions of our Republican leaders are in line with Scripture. Christians need to wake up or the Democratic Party will do the same thing. Get the book, "Jesus for President" by Shane Claiborne and Chris Haw - there's a better role for Christians in this world than being used by politicians to get elected.

Rachele   May 11th, 2008 11:59 am ET

Why wouldn't real Christians who are pro life theologically and biologically vote for a man who wants to end the grand theft of oil and land for redevelpment in Iraq and repair all diplomatic relations that the Bush Administration has DESTROYED in 8 years??? Is he not following in Jimmy Carter's footsteps who in my opinion is a true Christian.

shan   May 11th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Seems to me that most religious people should be democrats. I say this because the bible teaches to love the sinner hate the sin. Yet, republicans have basically hating both. Why not help the less fortunate? Isn't that "what jesus would do?"

Not only that, seems like the regilous ppl would get tired of being used by republicans. The right is never, never, never going to ban abortion. The topic raises too much money and gets them too many votes.

Think about it, folks.

TexasTamie   May 11th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

It all starts with a news article, with the Democrats hopin' and a-prayin' that it's true…that conservative Christians will set aside the beliefs and issues that matter (abortion/life, gay marriage/true marriage, etc.) and join with them to advance the Democrats' issues. Give me a break. This time, "planting the idea" through the liberal media won't work, because you're not dealing with mindless people who will follow any suggestion. You're dealing with people of strong convictions, strong beliefs…that the Truth is more important than "joining forces" or "why don't we all get along". It's all rhetoric and wishful thinking. Conservatives, true conservatives, don't care as much about "getting along" as they do advancing the Truth, God's truth. So dream on, Dems. It ain't gonna happen.

Obama 08:white, female and 60   May 11th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

This election will be about a generational change. Younger voters are no longer divided by race and sex nor tied to the generation which has ruled since the 60s. Obama has proved he attracts these voters cross lines of race, religion, party affiliation, and sex.

Western democracies have been doing this and it is time for America to do the same: lose the hurts of the racial divide, and the echoes of the Vietnam War. Obama's success will largely depend on this.

I'll modify it for Dems   May 11th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Where are my posts?

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

Doug, WV   May 11th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Welcome aboard. We will love the sinners and hate the sin.

Obama 08

susie   May 11th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

You got to check out Rev. Manning, it sounds like he is telling the truth!

Daniel   May 11th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

This Evangelical reads his Bible and knows that God is firmly pro-life, so any candidate that claims that abortion is OK is in complete denial about the word of God and the heart of God.

One cannot profess to be a Christian and support abortion at the same time.

As Jesus said, "Woe to those teachers of the law that lead anyone astray."

Rick from NJ   May 11th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Now this is about the White Religious Voters?

No one is talking about the issue of race properly. I really believe because they can not.
Before you start knocking Senator Clinton and her "white" comments, ask yourself who would comment about African Americans other than African Americans.

Why is it, blacks can talk about blacks, whites can talk about whites, blacks can talk about whites, but whites can not talk about blacks or today, whites can not discuss whites? Your implication that whites or Senator Clinton are racist is unsettling and unfair?

White people are being asked to have an interracial marriage with Senator Obama. This a presidential election and many people do not want Senator Obama in their living room daily. Many whites in my community does not like the ‘Trinity United Church of Christ” that Obama continues to attend. It is a hateful anti American Church.

White Americans can not relate to Obama’s church, his relationships with radical leaders,his values and even his upbringing. Kerry may have been out of touch, buy Obama is African American and out of touch for other reasons.

All Americans, including Whites, should be able to comment about Latino's, Whites, Blacks, Brown and Whites. Let’s make this a fair playing field. You are not looking at the American people. You are looking it from a racial white view. How dare anybody knock Senator Clinton or Bill Clinton for their racial views. They have fought for civil rights their whole political life. Clinton chose to have his office in Harlem rather then on 5th Ave. overlooking Central Park. For anyone to suggest that the Clintons are playing the race card is unfair and cruel.

White people are not talking about their concerns about race. They are too afraid or do not want to say the “wrong” thing. Even the word “white” from a White person is being addressed as a racial slur. Do you really think that any American would voice their true opinions? You will be portrayed as a racist and they know it. The Sharptons and Jacksons would come out of the woodwork to twist words.

African Americans would be more apt to vote for Clinton much more that whites would vote for African Americans. African Americans know that they would never want a Republican President. White American would find no problem switching their allegiance.

The groups of Americans that have shown their prejudice are the African Americans. For 90 percent of African Americans to vote for color is speaking volumes to the American people. Why it is no one is discussing how "racial" this is. It is only because of the repercussions of their comments and the consequences they would face.

Please stop this type of discussion unless you ask Black Americans the same type of questions. Clinton supporters, over 16 million of your listeners, are disturbed about this issue.

You are being unfair to the all Americans: Whites, Black, Brown and Yellow.

PhilT   May 11th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Here is what i believe is the key to this article:

They are tired of divisive politics, tired of watching fights over some issues trump all the good they could be doing.

This is what Barack Obama brings to the current political landscape. Americans realize it is time for change.

I sincerely believe the Democratic primary voters as well were smart enough and no longer ready to accept a "gun toting, sniper-fire ducking, Canadian whiskey swigging, NAFTA plugging, phony tax holiday pandering, Iran obliterating, poll driven triangulating, trade time outing, crocodile tear jerking" politician from PennsIllinArkanYork.

Thank God!

Phil T.

leej   May 11th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Most evangelicals vote on one issue to the exclusion of a variety of others such as aid to the poor, equal rights, poverty, wars and so on. As long as the abortion issue is on the table, the left will rightfully or wrongly never attract the majority of these worshipers…who in the minds of many are virtual hypocrits with blinders on.

pakuna   May 11th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

" tired of divisive politics - a vision " Why are you allowing obama to scare you into beleiving false
Obama has done nothing but cause division and strife to our country. I will not vote for any ticket that has his name on it, no matter who his running mate is. He has not won anything. It has been handed to him on a silver platter. I do not even feel sorry for you. You will reap what you have sown.

lol   May 11th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

hillary is bringing in the reagan democrats, and evangelicals. you can't credit obama with this one since he belongs to a black separatist church, that preaches hate. run independent hillary, the reagan democrats, evangelicals, and your core base blue collar, seniors, catholics, and hispanic base will back you. the dnc doesn't deserve hillary for the way they treated her, and pushed barack. hillary clinton independent candidate for president, go hillary!

tim   May 11th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

With Mrs. Clinton on the way to winning Tuesday and the majority of the
remaining contests and after winning IND and PA it's time for the
unity we have all looked for to take back this Country.
Mrs. Clinton will win the General Election.

John   May 11th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

It is fine to have the Christian group join the Democrats at large.However,I am on this page to ask Obama to refrain fro condescending gimmicks towards Hillary Clinton! Who are you to think you could make hillary comfortable to the process? As a matter of fact you could learn a lot from Hillary.Stop the arrogance.The media and your surrogates have declared you the nominee.The voters who have the authority to declare you winner or loser,have not made their decision as yet! Dancing the Kabuki victory dance on the one yard line,with a toe length on the endzone is flirting with a non existent win!

Ziggy   May 11th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

It's about time that evangelists in this country understand that christianity is about helping the poor, the powerless, the sick, the crushed, not the bigot, the racist the intolerant, the powerful. For centuries the church has been the most segregated place in America. Only in America. The bible was used in the South to spread hate and intolerance. And been christian was synonyme of being intolerant and racist. If you are not then you are not a real chrsitain. It's time to throw away that garbage and go back to the true teaching of the bible, that all people are born equal, and christianity is about healing wounds not dividing people.

Scot   May 11th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

I can't say as I see this happening but I would welcome it with open arms. I think we all realize that the time has come to unite this country and find compromises on those things that divide us. Good for those few who are reaching out. Wouldn't that be in line with God's teachings?

Cheryl L. Swaim   May 11th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

I hope that means they are supporting Hillary Clinton. She has been reaching across the aisle and bringing people together for years. The right wing damaged her, and now have seen their error.

Josephine from Canada   May 11th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

This is good news that some evangelicals welcome a change message in America history. Obama is the only presidential candidate who knows that the time has come to change how business is being conducted in Wa. Welcome aboard evangs.
Cnn pls post this.
President Obama, 08,12………..Amen

Unity   May 11th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Religion & Politics should never mix ……………… they're like water & oil ………..

Corey, Maryland   May 11th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

People should never vote on religious reasons in my view. We are supposed to have a separation of church and state in this country and we can never truly have that unless people completely disregard their religious beliefs when making a choice for president or when our elected officials vote on legislation. That is the view however of a very liberal Deist mind you………

Obama Richardson 2008

John   May 11th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is just doing the right thing.Obama is running around thinking he is the nominee.Well Obama,not so fast.What if you lose the contest? Are you going to blame the media or those who changed their minds not to vote for you? You are the change advocate,and should blame nobody for the loss,when you get one.Right now you have a very tough fight with McCain,and very soon with Hillary.Good luck.Bear in mind,you have not yet been declared the nominee!!!

Raymond Duke   May 11th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

That statement you made might had been true concerning the relgious right if Hillary Clinton was the Democrat Nominee not so with Barack Hussien Obama. Relgious right people are patriotic people and will not support a canidate who refuses to wear an American flag lapel pin, has a preacher who says unpatriotic things about America and claims after twenty years of listening to this man's hatred of america he never heard any of these remarks. The liberals may be sold a bill of goods by this man but the religious right aren't stupid so kiss that media fantasy good-bye.

JAMES IN BAMA   May 11th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

ALOT OF PEOPLE ARE LOOKING AT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY THESE DAYS. SOME LIKE THE CONSERVATIVE WHITE CHRISTIANS HAVE BEEN DRAWN IN BY THE LIKES OF HILLARY CLINTON AND WHAT SHE STANDS FOR. ALOT OF THEM ARE FORMER DEMOCRATS WHO SAW THE PARTY LEAVE THEM IN THE 80′S AND ARE LOOKING TO GET BACK TO THIER ROOTS AFTER THE PARTY HAS BECOME MORE MODERATE TO CONSERVATIVE, AND SEE A FEW ROUGE PEOPLE IN THE PARTY AS JUST A FEW BAD APPLES THAT DO NOT SPEAK FOR THE MAJORITY. I THINK THE ULTRA LEFT WING LIBERAL HAS COME MUCH MORE TO CENTER AND EVEN THOSE WHO ARE MUCH MORE LIBERAL LIKE BARRACK OBAMA TALK AS THOUGH THEY WANT A MORE MODERATE WAY OF THINKING TO TAKE HOLD. BUT AS I LOOK AT THE WAY OBAMA SUPPORTERS DEPICT ME AS A RACIST JUST BECAUSE I AM A WHITE MALE WHOM IS IN SUPPORT OF SENATOR CLINTON AS BEING VERY UNFAIR AND TOTALY UNJUST. IF YOU LOOK AT BLOGS THE WHOLE REASON THAT CLINTON LEADS IN WEST VIRGINIA AND KENTUCKY, ACCORDING TO BARRACKS SUPPORTERS, IS BECAUSE THE ARE ALL RACIST BIGOTS. THAT IS A TOTALLY OBSCENE VIEW AND IS VERY DEVISIVE AND DOESNT SHOW THE COMMING TOGETHER OR UNITY THAT OBAMA'S CAMPAING HAS PUT OUT TO THE MEDIA BUT APPEARS NOT TO RESONATE WITH HIS SUPPORTERS. I THINK IT IS CLEAR THAT MANY DEMOCRATS WHOM ALSO VOTE REPUBLICAN IN PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS ARE LOOKING STRONGLY TOWARDS HILLARY. AND THEY LIKE WHO SHE IS AND WHAT SHE STANDS FOR AND TALKS ABOUT DOING. THEY DONT DISLIKE OBAMA FOR HIS RACE. AND MANY OF OBAMA SUPPORTERS SAY HE HAS WON IN WHITE STATES LIKE IDAHO, KANSAS, AND NEVADA; BUT CAN I ASK WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME ANY OF THOSE STATES WENT DEMOCRAT IN THE GENERAL PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION? AND STATES LIKE WEST VIRGINIA, THAT IF WOULD HAVE WENT DEMOCRATIC IN THE LAST ELECTION WOULD HAVE PUT OUT BUSH, HAVE A LARGE DEMOCRATIC POPULATION AND HAVE WENT DOMOCRATIC IN THE FALL BEFORE AND LEAN VERY MUCH TOWARDS CLINTON. AND WE CANT FORGET FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN. WITHOUT BOTH OF THEM WE ALMOST DO NOT HAVE ANY CHANCE TO WIN IN NOVEMBER. AND THOSE ALONG WOTH OHIO AND PENNSYLVANIA LEANING MUCH MORE TOWARDS CLINTON OR MCCAIN VERSES OBAMA IS AT THE VERY LEAST IS VERY DANGEROUS FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AS A WHOLE. IT IS VERY OBVIOUS OBAMA WILL CARRY ABOUT 80% OF THE BLACK AMAERICAN VOTE IN THE FALL LIKE HE HAS CARRIED 90-95% IN THE PRIMARIES. BUT THEY WOULD NOT GO TO THE REPUBLICAN SIDE IN ANY RACE. WE ARE IN TROUBLE AND THE MEDIA AND D.N.C. POWERS THAT BE SEEM MORE CONCERNED WITH HAVING A BLACK CANIDATE THAN HAVING A STRONGER ONE. OBAMA UNFORTUATLY HAS VERY LITTLE EXPERIENCE AND STANDS ON WHAT HE SAYS HE WOULD HAVE DON IF HE WERE TO HAVE BEEN A SENATOR OR EVEN INVOLVED IN NATIONAL EVENTS THAT HAVE TAKEN PLACE IN THE LAST 10 YEARS UP UNTIL HE MADE A SPEACH IN 2002. WHO IS OBAMA REALLY, WHERE DOES HE REALLY STAND? WE DONT KNOW FOR SURE BECAUSE HE HAS ONLY BEEN AROUND FOR LIKE 20 MINIUTES. AND ALMOST EVERY PLAN HE HAS AND SIDE HE HAS TAKEN HE HAS FOLLOWED HILLARY CLINTON TO THE LETTER. HE TOOK HER PLAY BOOK AND ADDED "I AM FOR CHANGE BECAUSE YOU HAVE NOT SEEN ME PLAY THE USUSALL KIND OF POLITICS YOU SEE FROM EVERYONE ELSE", WELL THATS BECAUSE HE HASNT BEEN AROUND LONG ENOUGHT TO. IF WE START LOOKING INTO HIS LIFE AND DECISIONS, LIKE HAVING MEMBERS OF HIS STAFF MEETING WITH HAMMAS, TALKING TO CANADIAN OFFICIALS ABOUT HIS SUPPORT OF NAFTA, AND EVEN TO HIS BEING IN REVERAND WRIGHTS CHURCH FOR 20 YEARS. HECK EVEN OPRAH WINFREY COULD NOT STAY IN THAT CHURCH BACAUSE SHE SAID THINGS BEING PREACHED WERE AGAINST HER BELIEFS. AND THAT WAS A JUST BEFORE BARRACK HUSSEIN OBAMA BECOMMING A MEMEBER OF HIS CHURCH. SO HOW COULD HIS JUDGMENT BE SO BAD? IS HE REALLY TH NIEVE? THERE ARE JUST TO MANY QUESTIONS ABOUT BARRACK HUSSEIN OBAMA AND WE NEED TO GET THIS RIGHT BEFORE IT IS TO LATE!

John   May 11th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Sen. Obama,how about a debate with McCain on the Trail.We know you were scared debating Hillary.Townhall type of meetings is your choice!Would you Obama accept a debate if that was McCain's choice? We will see very soon where you stand with this debate thing.

mike   May 11th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

This is at least encouraging and look at the words. They have a similarity to Barack Obama's message. The religious right is tired of divisive politics and so is the public. Yes this is trouble for the Republicans who rely too much on this sort of negative attack approach. One gets the sense it will not work this time because everyone, even the religious right acknowledge that the politics of the past are not going to help Americans during these very troubled times.

Ted Monkman   May 11th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

I find that hard to believe; when they say that "all faiths which means - no faith" Sounds like just lip service to all us aetheists'.

Latina4Obama   May 11th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

you see mrs. clinton at the end, people are people, we all want to progress, we want to work on getting better, we are tired of people like you sending mesages of division, hatred and race. I truly think there is a group of people who need to go in a retreat with major psychologist and those are

rev. wright
bill clinton
hillary clinton
limbaugh
Ann coulter
sean hennedy

all of you above, are so full of ego, power hungry, hunger for power, so racist, elitists, enable and encourage the worst in people, and you all somehow feel you ahve power to tell people what to do and how to think

we americans deserve better and know better, so please you all go away with your way of thinking which is worse than in dark ages.

Beth Beene, Harrisburg, Pa.   May 11th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Amen!

Thank God!

John   May 11th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Superdelegates,change from time to time onwards.If that is analogous to quicksand phenomenon,then somebody is excavating a foundation on wrong place!! Last night ,CNN was ranting how Obama had reduced Hillary's lead of SD's to a single unit, one!!!!.Well the quicksand phenom,is just about to take a new turn.

Jane, NC   May 11th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Evangelicals have always been deluded by the Republican party. At least, they're beginning to understand true faith values a little better.

Joyce in Florida   May 11th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Alright everyone. Let's give Hillary Clinton our support for this presidential election. I have faith that she will be our nominee. We don't need or want anyone in the White House who demeans or condescends us in his words, deeds, and body language. Let's support Hillary so we can see her be our President. She is the most experienced and capable candidate to run against John McCain. Keep fighting Senator Clinton. We still love and support you 100%. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!

virginia nielsen   May 11th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

To the religious people in this country : you should vote OBAMA with no doubt because he and his family really represents what we should wish to see in the White House, a nice respectable family that would give an exemple to the americans. OBAMA 2008-2012 !!!

Karen   May 11th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Welcome.

Jack   May 11th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

I don't see them voting for Obama…

They voted in large numbers against Romney, not b/c of his flip-flopping or his previous abortion stance, but b/c of his different religion….

I don't think they'll vote for an African-American b/c tolerance is not their strong suit

Kevin   May 11th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Obama is a more trustworthy Christian than Billary. Bill Clinton is a fornicator who desecrated the white house and has no right to receive the spare keys any longer. Hillary actively supported her husbands fornication. The Christian evangelicals should support Obama.

barry   May 11th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

I'm glad to see that there are some right-wing evangelicals who have started to actually question the positions of the republican party. Not to say that the Democratic agenda is ideal, but they do have plenty of worth to bring to the table. As for political unity, I've got mixed feelings. First, I don't think that Obama can pull it off in the same way he says he will. There's way too much self-interest in congress for that to happen. On the other hand, I do believe its possible to muster enough political unity on the part of the American public that congress will feel the pressure. These guys want to get re-elected, and will inevitably bend to the will of their constituency. In that regard, Obama fairs better than any other candidate. He's open, he's admitted to flaws, he does not deny his relatively short resume, yet still has a way of drawing people together. Now if we could just get Hillary Clinton to stop driving a wedge between 'WV democrats' and the rest of the country, we might be able to pull this off.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 11th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

We are all crying loud to stop this senseless war that has killed almost 5,000 of our young men and women and driven us to economic implosion. We want peace, prosperity and a president that knows unity is very important for us to live our American dream and a future for our children. Vote Obama, no more of this divisive politics.

Janel, St. Paul, MN   May 11th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

As a Christian, I'll be proud to cast my vote for the next president, Barack Obama.

LT for Obama   May 11th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

What I find funny is that so many of you who don't support Obama say that we supporters are mean and nasty, yet I see name calling and negative comments about Obama spewing from your keyboards.

To ask Sen Clinton to run as an Independent would cause so many to use the one word you have used for super delegates who defected, Judas.

She will be seen as a sore loser and a traitor which could cause her even more damage for the rest of her career and completely destroy any hopes of running in the future.

Instead, we should all unite and fight the cause of repairing this country's serious problems because I can guarantee you that even more of us, myself included, will be clinging even more to our religion or whatever gets us through the tough times.

Mike   May 11th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

In an above post, Harry says Hillary should run as an Independant. I agree completly. If Hillary goes Independant, then all the whiner punk Hitlery youth that keep thrreatening to vote McBush, can all leave the Dems. Then the Democrats will be purged of the race hatred that has surfaced in these primaries. Lets gather all the trash in one pile and be well rid of it.

Charlotte   May 11th, 2008 1:37 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…

K   May 11th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Obama is the least experienced candidate to ever run for President. He won both his state and US Senate seats by default. He hasn't done a thing in his 2 years except plot to run for President. We've had 7 1/2 years of an unexperienced President who didn't have a clue and I'm sick of it. Most of all, I'm sick of the Obamaniacs saying if you don't vote for him, you're a racist. That is just another avenue of fear-mongering along racial lines and is frankly, pathetic. In addition, attacking Hillary and her supporters only pushes them further away from Obama and the arrogrance that he can win without them will be the reason John McCain will win in the fall.

Chris from Michigan (yeah THAT state)   May 11th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Evangelicals are the Bane of our society and bring nothing but negative growth in the political spectrum that is American Society. Look what faith hath brought us! Bush has based a lot of his doings by hearkening the name God in his radio addresses, speeches, and state of the union addresses. Don't people realize that one of the solid reasons some nations hate us is because we have such a large amount of Faith Based politics (namely our president and the republican party). Look at all the progress we could make if we were to set aside faith for once and look with our minds cleared of any ill notion. We find that we could progress in the middle east much better, we could finally end the battles of Life vs. Choice, we could end the oppressive nature against Homosexuality, we could become more prosperous in both the economy, and yes even Faith itself can be progressed by depressing the amount being used in politics; for this is why most people are turned off; the shear amount of faith based politics is stifling and quite frankly, against what this nation should stand for.

Nick - Arlington, VA   May 11th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

Carmen Irizarry -> his donations are coming from people like me…regular people…no conspiracy, no lobbyists, no special interests, no giant companies..just regular people…now I'll give you a hint on where the republicans get most of their money from..it is the exact opposite of where Barack gets most of his money from.

Obama '08

mark   May 11th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

I am also a white evangelical and who is supporting Barack Obama…

bob   May 11th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

hillary folks, stop whining. It was a close, hard fought battle, but it's over now. I'm sorry your horse lost. It could have gone either way. The reason it was so close is that obama and hillary essentially have the same views and plans to move the country forward. The sooner we all admit that the dem. candidates were very similar, the sooner we can feel at peace with the results of the primary look towards november.

susie   May 11th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Obama said it would be a punishment if his daughter ever gets pregnant.

fred   May 11th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

You are right on greenfun!!

Run as an independent Hillary!! DNC is screwing you and the democrats!!!

If not Hillary…then McCain!!

Run as an Independent Hillary :) :) :)

Happy Mother's Day Senator Clinton.

Neutral   May 11th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Obama will lose BIG TIME, fortunately Hillary will be the nominee when everything is said and done. EAT IT UP OBAMA CULT FOLLOWERS!!!!!!

Sheila WA   May 11th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

I have to laugh at all the comments Hillary supporters are making, and they say that Obama and his supporters have been vicious? Obama never held a real job in his life? Obama is a militiant? Obama is black therefore can't win the white hard working uneducated american vote? Of course Obama would win SC, after all, Jesse Jackson won there. Those words came from either Hillary, Bill or her campaign, not the Obama campaign. When Hillary was interviewed by CBS and asked if she thought Obama was a muslim, she hesitated like she had to think about it knowing her words would cause people to shiver in fear at the thought of a muslim in the WH.. This is how dumb she thinks her supporters are. Since 92, I have supported the Clintons through thick and thin, voting twice for Bill with no regrets. Today, I find Barack Obama the best choice and by looking at the numbers, it seems that many folks do as well.

Chris from NY   May 11th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Extremism is darn right hurtful and I am glad the religious right is begining to see that. We have much more in common than we do that which divide us. It will be wise if we to view life that way than to think your way is always the best of doing things. God is for all humanity but deals with us as individuals. To force me to comform to your way of relating to God is arrogance. Just preach the word and God will do the work. Preach the word and God will do the conving and convicting. Don't try to do your work and God's at the same time. Jesus said none of us has the power to judge another servant. We are all His servant. Do your work and I will do mine. But there comes a time when we all should work as a team and I am glad the people on the right are extending their hands for such joint effort.

bigben   May 11th, 2008 2:03 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.

JRC   May 11th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Harry - In case no one told you, Bill isn't running for office. If you think you are going to get a repeat of Bill Clinton's presidency, think again.

Michael, an indepedent   May 11th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

To:What?

Obama has kept the high road and has shown respect to his opponent. Do not judge Obama by his supporters (especially for the small minority that are not as civil as they should be). It is sad when opponents to a candidate try to latch onto anything they can to try to discredit that candidate. Judge the person for who they are and not those who support him. Do we judge McCain badly because of Rush Limbaugh? Of course not.

John   May 11th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Brian,this hyperbole twang of yours does not hunt.Reason being it is toothless and spineless as well.First you denigrate the Obama supporters to the core,then turn around to despise Hillary.You fairly acknowledge your party affliation!! Just go ahead and vote for your candidate.The detours takes you nowhere.

Charles   May 11th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

How is it that every post on here turns to Obama versus Clinton? That has nothing to do with what this article is about! Both sides…GET A LIFE!! This is the way it is: Clinton supporters. The Obama supporters get slightly ugly on here because they are generally a younger bunch who are used to blogging with venom on the internet. To tie him in with what his supporters are saying is slightly foolish of you.
Obama supporters. The Clinton supporters are a loyal bunch. No matter what you say, it's hard to rattle such loyalty. And you're not making it any easier to get things on a straight and steady course by attacking them and Hillary so harshly.
Media. You are the biggest problem with all of this so far. In you race to get the best headline and keep the most people reading your news (granted, this is your job) you have effectively turned an entire party against each other. You have to be a little more responsible in your reporting.
Everyone on here. This is not a game! This is the presidency of the United States we're talking about here. I'll admit I'm an Obama supporter but what I want more than anything is to make sure we get our country back on track after the past 8 years of destruction. This article on the evangelicals is a perfect example of how so much of the rest of America feels the same way. It really is time to get past the ways of old. George Bush played the old ways for the past 8 years and John McCain, as much as I liked him 8 years ago, is now following the same line of thought. Put differences aside and think about your own futures. Get yourself out there and do what is int he best interest of yourselves and your families. Obama is not out to start a race war. He's not out to send us in to a radical tailspin. If that were the case, he would not have the support he has from so many different places. Use your heads and your hearts and think about your children and the future. Vote for the policies you believe in. Let's all make this a better country and one the rest of the world will once again love and respect.

walter   May 11th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

This just shows that even those on the religious right are coming to realize that a Democrat is going to win the White House in November and they don't want to be frozen out.

I only hope that our nominee, who ever it is, will be a bit more gracious to these wayward souls than his or her supporters have been to their opponents within the party.

Obama #1   May 11th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I knew that HRC was a polarizing figure bet. Dem & Rep, but I never that she would be so within her own party. I have no hard feeling towards her supporters, but hope to GOD she does not end up on the Obama ticket.

Welcome RR, but remember that separation of church and state is in effect.

Kevin in MO   May 11th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

It's great to see the democrats and the religious right coming closer together and recognizing what they have in common. We all benefit when we can work together for our common goals.

H   May 11th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

GOODBYE BARACK OBAMA. I JUST LEFT THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY BECAUSE OF YOUR LIES AND BIAS.

Kevin in MO   May 11th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

It's great to see the democrats and the religious right coming closer together and recognizing what they have in common. We all benefit when we can work together for our common goals.

Al   May 11th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Anybody welcome to believe in Santa or in other miracles, just as long as this is a private business. Shame that candidates of this race must say publicly something about religion at all. That is not what founding fathers wanted - if anybody cares to know history. They were enlightened and by all standards leaning to atheism or at least they were agnostics.

Now we have half of US population believing that somebody created Earth 10,000 years ago… what a shame. Don't forget also that frequent church goes / low educated supported Bush and Iraq war at most. In famous words of one of greatest physicists, Steven Weinberg, "Good people do good things, and bad people do bad things, but it takes a religion to make good people do bad things." Ironically, same state Taxes can have opposite ends of humanity spectrum: Bush and Weinberg.

Franky   May 11th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

You know, I agree. I'm not going to lie, but I really do believe we are going to talk about this more. Like I said, the "playoffs" have not started already….

Spartacus Levi   May 11th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

I thought it was already established that Jesus would vote for Obama if he could, so it is proper and fitting that the faithful flock follows.

Tony, Miami   May 11th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Rally behind Obama for unity and change that's what we need to be able to lead the world.

HAWK,TEXAS   May 11th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

I guess that they finally got tired of supporting liars and theifs,

Unshrub   May 11th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

They finally understand there is more to a candidate then one or two issues and what makes a Christian is love and understanding of all mankind. It takes more to be Christian then being antiabortion; it's about helping the poor, a clean environment for everyone to live in, and telling the truth no matter what.

Jayson   May 11th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

Oh look another worthless and nonsensical story from CNN. Only the delusional and drugged up actually would buy into the fact that either party is capable non-divisive politics after all that has happened.

McKinley Anderson   May 11th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

I do belive Obama is Leader with Vision. We need to read Nehemiah 2:1-8.11,17-18 God has anointed him,and will take care of him. He needs to alway pray and ask God for directions

Obviously   May 11th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

The evangelicals don't want to be seen as a given. They expect to be courted and have their issues addressed. They have items they want to see on the agenda and they will and should go with the candidate or party that meets their current needs. They are an independent group. They are not a subgroup of any political party.

lk   May 11th, 2008 2:43 pm ET

Obama has plenty of real jobs, Harry. do your research.

Venus   May 11th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

I don't believe this subject stated to Hillary or Obama!

But…. I like to read from some of Hillary's supporters for her to run Independent! Get your facts right! Just like the crap about MI and FL!

Hillary can not run as a Independent this year because she was in the primary that many of her supporters didn't give her enough votes to be the front-runner, and many of her supporters - didn't send her enough money to run a better campaign…

Also - her lousy staff - that's right the smart guys who thought that she was running in the GOP primary! Let's see - oh yeah - don't forget about all the small states in between the big states that she turned her nose up!

Now - back to the real subject - it's time for people to take a look at a lot of things in this country!

Go Obama! Looks like we still have a little fighting to do but - we are not on the ropes!

John, NC   May 11th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Oh shut up and get over yourself greenfun. I am so sick of you Hillary supporters blaming everyone but your 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′

truth now   May 11th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

I hope that this is true, but their are still people that look for the bad in everything. For all the Clinton supporters that say Obama supporters are awful, have you taken a look at the racist and imflammable site of Hillaryis44.com or Hillaryclintonforum.net. The hate is so overbearing on those sites. I guess the people there feel free to spount all kinds of racist rhetoric in the name of Hillary. If there is a hell it will be full of Americans, trust me.

Zed   May 11th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Well if Obama is the anti-Christ, then that means rapture must be comin soon. So yall better vote for Obama to be one with God.

Martin   May 11th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

It's funny how some people say that Obama supporters are being mean or divisive when in every exit poll, more of Hillary's supporters say they wont vote for Obama. In just about every exit poll, more people say Clinton attacked Obama unfairly.

I am a Christian and a Democrat. I believe in the death penalty even though I think it needs to be reformed so that we're not executing innocent men. I also believe in a woman's right to choose.

I've always felt that Dems needed to talk more about their religious beliefs but for a long time it seemed like the Rep. Party had the monopoly on religion. Every election the republicans come out and say abortion should be illegal and marriage is between a man and woman. Yet, abortion is still legal and in some states, gay marriages are legal.

We all have to find common ground on issues and let people be ultimately judged by their maker. Even if a person is a atheist, if they're a U.S. citizen, they're entitled to all the same rights as everyone else.

Rarely has 50 states decided the nomination. It only happened this year because the race has been so close. Hillary didn't think it would take this long and originally she didn't plan to campaign in all states. If Obama would have lost 11 contests in a row, it would have been over for him. Hillary is a fighter. She is tough and anyone can respect that, even us Obama supporters. It's when she goes negative in hopes of tearing down a guy who's played by the rules, then I have a problem.

Obama has followed the process laid out by the Dems. When people heard that no delegates from Fl & MI would count, I'm sure some people stayed home. I certainly wasn't going to vote. And Superdelegates aren't deciding this thing, the voters are. The Superdelegates are simply reflecting the will of the people. Hillary is the one who want the Superdelegates to go against the will of the people and nominate her when Obama leads in pledged delegates, states won and popular votes cast. You know what's interesting, they say they want all votes to count, yet the almost talk down to the caucus states. Bill Clinton said, "instead they want to give it to these caucus states that's gonna go Republican in the fall." If they're so ginned up about all 50 states, don't the caucus states need to count?

Bottom line is, we welcome everyone to the Obama movement, especially Republicans and Hillary supporters. A woman will be President and I will love to vote for one, maybe even a Rep woman if she had good policies. A woman will be elected President someday, just not this fall.

Henry Miller, Cary, NC   May 11th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Faith, by definition, is the antithesis of thought and the last thing we need in this country is government even more devoid of thought than it already is, led by people incapable of thought.

Religion is a ridiculous amalgam of superstition, ignorance, and childishness and the last thing we need in this country is more governance by superstitious, ignorant, childish, people.

All that said, I hope the religious nuts do diversify their political affiliations–maybe that way they'll cancel each other out and we can find candidates who aren't intent on subordinating the U.S. Constitution to their idiot bibles

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