Comments on: Young Democrat brings superdelegate race to a tie

By: Gnosticman

Gnosticman — Mon, 12 May 2008 02:28:14 +0000

Obama is going to win...that's all there is to it. Even a landslide victory in West Virginia cannot stop it. Hillary put up a good fight even if a dirty one

By: alice2Fresno,CA

alice2Fresno,CA — Mon, 12 May 2008 02:02:57 +0000

Everyone (Media,Tim Russert, etc) is saying Hillary can not possible win. She will not get out because she is HOPING a catastrophic incident will happen to Barack & it will hurt him enough to knock him out of the race, and she will win then. That is the only way she can win. She was trying to keep the Rev Wright thing going but it did not work, so she's on to something else. Obama has tied her now in the Superdels, the others should come forward. I believe Obama is going to be the Nominee & I wish it would end soon. It's dragging on & only helping McCain

By: Tony, Miami

Tony, Miami — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:58:38 +0000

Young and beautiful

By: Dan, TX

Dan, TX — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:52:20 +0000

These last 6 primaries should net Clinton a few delegates.

The DNC should accept MI and FL delegates under the same terms as the republicans did just like Terry McAuliffe said today.

Let's let it play out and the dem that reaches the required number of delegates wins.

By: Jose

Jose — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:51:47 +0000

Obama-Edwards for President first Tuesday of November this year, vote.

By: Laura /Albino Barrozo

Laura /Albino Barrozo — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:41:28 +0000

I still feel Hillary Clinton would be the best candidate to be "commander in Chief" for our country! I am a voter from FLORIDA and am really disgudted with this state. HOW DARE THE DNC TAKE MY VOTE AWAY. I want my voted counted! This is the country my husband and I have lived and loved for over 70 years! We are very very disappointed that we have moved down here to live. We have been living here for 15 years, voted 5 times for President and although we knew it was a Rebublican State mostly we felt our country was a Democratic Country and our new state belonged to our country? Since the last presidential election was STOLEN from Al Gore we have had no faith in Florida. Now Hillary is having her votes STOLEN from Florida and OBama could care less ( howcould anyone REALLY listen to him and agree with his plans for our country).I know you probably will not print this comment but I feel better to air my thoughts. Just left your site that lists ALL our Military that have DIED what a pity. I pray for their souls every night! COUNT OUR VOTES DO THE RIGHT THING FOR A CHANGE...Sincerely sent

By: Rashida

Rashida — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:36:53 +0000

Just waiting.....until Clinton will face up to the inevitable truth........she lost! To me her stubborness is not helping the Democratic Party, why not give up the false "hope" of winning the Presidential Nomination Hillary and unite the party by rallying support for Obama!

By: Peter

Peter — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:36:32 +0000

Why does the tone of CNN news reporting always sound supportive of Clinton's campaign? Should CNN be reporting the news, and NOT interpreting the news for one candidate or another. Help me, I am confused on the purpose of the Media. Hey I am well educated and I can read into to news, why was cnn poll information mention after the superdelegate give his reason for voting for Obama?

By: ABC

ABC — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:34:52 +0000

Be sure to write or e-mail Ms. Stait to tell her she's a screw-up.

By: rodney

rodney — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:32:50 +0000

Democrats, Republicans, and independents lets think objectively.
Whether your a McCain supporter, Hillary, or Barrack supporter. We have been lied to, underestimated, ridiculed around the world in the last 8 years tremendously.

As a democrat and Barrack supporter. I still like Hillary inspite of what people say. She tenacious and smart. Mccain is patriotic, he can argue that. With Barrack, he is like a ordinary guy, sure he made 4.6 M. last year, but all of them all stinking rich. I ask everyone to vote for the person who they think have their best interest at heart.

Especially us democrats, lets stop bickering and acting like little girls in the school yard because that's what we sound like. Whoever our democratic nominee is, we should support him or her.

Sorry MCcain but this recent college graduates needs a job and I honestly don't think you will do well in that area.

By: cph9680

cph9680 — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:29:01 +0000

If the Clinton News Network would actually do their job, they would have known that Barack beat Hillary in the super count last Friday. But heaven forbids!

By: BP

BP — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:24:17 +0000

Hats off to Crystal! Now here is a young female thinking clearly and making the right decision based on logic.

Watching what’s going on with the American primaries from a country halfway across the world, and reading comments on cnn.com, I sometimes think how did this country become a super power? I can’t believe the kind of stupid things some people have to say! Some are going to write Hilary’s name in November and vote for her (are they mentally retarded or smoking something??)!! Do they think that’s going to solve their problems? Well, this is a country that voted J.W.Bush two times so I won’t be surprised. All those Hillary maniacs are going to make themsleves and the whole of america (well not to forget the rest of teh world) rott for another 4 years under McCain.

By: After further review,Texas

After further review,Texas — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:21:35 +0000

I would like to see them cancel each other out of the race and have Dennis Kucinich or John Edwards take their place.At least I could believe Dennis but the Media and most people have always had a bias against short men and the Truth.

By: deborah jeane p, Boston

deborah jeane p, Boston — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:20:13 +0000

CNN, how about another CNN military analyist, who is also a lobbyist for military contractors,, who tells you iraq is a success story?

By: Schedson

Schedson — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:19:55 +0000

YES WE CAN.....SI SE PUEDE

By: Dan,Louisiana

Dan,Louisiana — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:18:29 +0000

Time to rally,time to unite.

Dems 08

By: Shannon

Shannon — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:16:26 +0000

They may nominate him, but millions of Democrats will never vote for this hate filled campaign...good luck in the general

Hillary 08

By: Nikita D. Williams

Nikita D. Williams — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:15:27 +0000

Young 273rd superdelegate thank you for endorsing Barack!

By: e forrest

e forrest — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:06:35 +0000

in N Z a vote was taken for people to say who they would vote for . obama won, i believe uk people feel the same way, its true the eyes of the world are on america, seems a decent, honest, charismatic man is favoured everywhere, come on superdelegates do the deed ,
by the way n z is next to australia if you dont know where we are on the map, L O L

By: Proudly Independent

Proudly Independent — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:04:35 +0000

The super delegates are going to continually go towards Obama. Clinton really has no strong arguments to sway them her way. Having said that Clinton has every right to stay in the race through the last primary. As far as Michigan and Florida goes there will be a deal struck to seat their delegates at the convention. Clinton will get more delegates than Obama but there will not be a big difference in pledged delegates from Michigan and Florida between Clinton and Obama. The delegates should be seated but there should not be a recount. Rewarding bad behavior by Michigan and Florida officials should not occur. I would punish Michian and Florida further but not providing any Democratic or Republican National Campaign money to any elected official in Florida and Michigan for a period of 2 years. Therefore, June 3rd or shortly thereafter the Democratic primary campaign should be over. The focus should then shift to the general election campaign.

By: Glenn

Glenn — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:03:44 +0000

Why is CNN lagging behind all the other media outlets on this story? All the media (CBS, ABC, NBC, MSNBC,and even Fox) over twenty-four hours ago showed Obama not tied but leading Hillary. I forgot CNN is Clinton News Network.

By: Obama Believer

Obama Believer — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:02:44 +0000

Go Obama! Keep it up. Stay positive and be the uniter we know you will be.

NO MORE BUSH/REPUBLICANS

DEMOCRATES UNITE!!!!

By: uchenna

uchenna — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:01:58 +0000

Welcome aboard.

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: B

Mon, 12 May 2008 01:00:33 +0000

ITs over Hilary. Get out you loser

By: Independent99999

Independent99999 — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:59:03 +0000

Congrats President Obama.

By: obamakat

obamakat — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:53:05 +0000

Way to come up, crystal!
Barack udaaaaah!

By: Maxx

Maxx — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:45:56 +0000

Thank you, Crystal Strait You have sent a big message to the world,and will go down in history. I hope this support from a woman on Mothers day, will help narrow the gender gap and Clintons supporters will see the light.

By: Sebastian

Sebastian — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:42:28 +0000

I reviewed Hillary's powerpoint presentation that was sent to 800 superdelegates. It's poorly done and the message / argument is pretty weak. That's why this latest SD defected. It's not "fair" but unfortunately, Hillary's negatives were high from the very start. So many Americans (Independents & Republicans) formed their opinions of her long ago. There was a "right wing conspiracy" and it may have been part of sullying the best woman candidate to come along in a while. Obama can recover from the negatives Hillary has facilitated in this nasty campaign. Wes Clark for Veep counter's McCain in the South and his POW status. Hillary get's the new Poverty Czar post ... something she says she's cared about for her 30 years of public service.

By: Yoans California

Yoans California — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:41:28 +0000

I have been in state only four years. I am from east africa.however it is not my first time following up Ameirca election. I just want to congragilate the Young Americans who have change American histroy by finding their voice heared. You have done outstanding job.
You have inspired your parenst and grand parents
Congrgilation to all of you. I hope Obama stick with you all the way. You deserve it.

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:41:03 +0000

Go Obama lead the change wave

By: LOL

LOL — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:39:23 +0000

Ding dong the witch is dead!!!

By: Rosita

Rosita — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:37:02 +0000

Congrats President Obama!

By: Morgan

Morgan — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:35:48 +0000

I'm a relatively young voter (30), and I think I lean towards Obama because I want the Democrats to have a fresh start. A lot of what Hillary has been saying on the campaign trail seems like it was taken straight of a speech that could have been given by Walter Mondale, Michael Dukakis, or John Kerry. I don't think Obama can be categorized according to the traditional left-right grid of partisan politics. The laws he has proposed have involved more negotiation with businesses than labor unions and traditional Democratic politicos like, but at the same time he isn't willing to sell out US workers like Bill Clinton did in his free trade deals of the mid-nineties. Obama has been hanging out with church people long before it became trendy for Democrats to do so (and he didn't hand-pick politically correct church people to hang out with either). When he and Hillary were in that faith forum, he didn't have anything to prove. While Hillary reiterated five different times that her mother read her Bible stories when she was little, Obama just said that he does what he does because he believes "the good news." Bill Clinton campaigned to the left and then made decisions in office to the right. The free trade deals such as NAFTA that he negotiated have had at least as much negative impact on our livelihood today as the Iraq war, if not more. Even Hillary admits this much. I've had a Bush or a Clinton in the White House for two-thirds of my life, and I'm tired of it. Obama to me represents the possibility of having a government that comes together to develop solutions rather than one which focuses on finding the hypocrisies and mistakes of the other side. The biggest bankruptcy of American politics is that somehow it became okay not to have any good ideas as long as you could prove that your opponent had a shady background or had contradicted him/herself in the past. I could live with Hillary as a candidate. I'd be really interested to know why Hillary supporters say they'll change parties or move to Canada if Obama gets the nomination. The reason people think you're racist is that you never give a reason. You just type OBAMA WILL NEVER GET MY VOTE in all-caps. Don't you realize that makes you look ignorant? The other thing that annoys me about American politics is that we turn into sports fans rooting for our team rather than trying to understand the "other side." I'd actually like to understand. I don't think I'm going to change my mind but writing something rational that's not in all-caps would go a lot further to that end than spewing out some hysterical nonsense.

By: PR

PR — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:30:15 +0000

The young should lead us...

By: J.Jackson

J.Jackson — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:25:52 +0000

I respect both Senator Hillary Clinton and Senator Barack Obama. I think now it is the time that Senator stop continueing the Race.

There is no way mathematically that Senator H. Clinton will win to
be nominated for the Democratic Party to 2008 Election even if Mechigan and Florida will be accepted to June 6 new primary Election. I am sure both States Senator Obama will win if they will
set a new date for Candidates to Votes, but will divide the party which is benefit to Senator Jihn McCain.

For the Young Democratic as Strait, it is opportunity to the party to have young people involvement. It is appropriate time from Ms. Strait to give her vote as a Superdelegate to Senator Obama.

It is time that Senator Clinton to get out from the Race.

By: Al

Al — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:25:10 +0000

People are wondering where Obama's donations are coming from. My family donated $75 to Obama. At no other time in my life have I donated to a presidential campaign.

Obama 09

By: Kentucky

Kentucky — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:24:05 +0000

Well the latest from the Clinton camp is that the popular vote and the delegates do not count. All that matters is the swing state of West Virgina. This should determine the democratic candidate.

By: 58 white old ladies for OBAMA

58 white old ladies for OBAMA — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:21:33 +0000

WE RESENT THAT. JUST KIDDING. THE YOUNGEST OF US IS 59.

THAT'S NOT OLD BUT WE ARE NOT YOUNG & BY

THE LORD'S GRACE WE WILL ALL BE AROUND TO

WATCH THE OBAMA INAUGURATION. LOTS OF US OLD

FOLKS LOVE HIM. HE OUR PRESIDENT TO BE, AS WELL.

By: robb

robb — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:17:13 +0000

So is there anything left for her to argue she has a lead in? I guess that about wraps it up.

By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:14:18 +0000

Unfortunately, in all of the races noted that young voters have participated, we haven't had a Democrat win the presidency. I think, aside from race playing a key role (in states where there are high numbers of black voters, he is always repdicted to win long before the promary is held. It's a given. It's obvious.) in why Obama has won in certain areas, that young folks just don't get it. Looking back to when I was a freshman in college, I was so unrealistic about poliics and what was happening in the world. I had never had to purchase my own health insurance, never had to worry about getting or losing a job, never worried about access to education, and more. So, I never understod the ramifications of my vote. Peer pressure played into who I casted a vote for at the time. I think many young voters are enthralled with the idea of this young candidate who happens to be a good speaker (not debater). It's almost as though they are voting this way as a sort of rebellion against the establishment. Considering that Obama "won" his position in the senate by default and has not casted yes or no votes on a number of issues, I find it difficult to understand how anyone could think he is the best candidate for the office of the President.

By: Andy B

Andy B — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:13:42 +0000

Delegates, Superdegates and the eletoral is such a farce. It mocks the constitution of the United Staes. The President and Goverment is supposed to be by the people and for the people. Not by the electoral, delegates or super delegates.

The U.S. election process is a FARCE. No wonder America is owned by the middle east and China.

By: Ron L

Ron L — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:08:47 +0000

BARACK WILL BE THE CANDIDATE..AND THEN PRESIDENT.

The Super Delegates CAN NOT support Hillary for 2 reasons...

1) She will be behind in Pledged and Super Delegates..

2) Her METHODS during this contest have been insulting, dIvisive, and showed a general lack of CHARACTER...

SHE'S THE PAST... AND THE PEOPLE IN NEW YORK SHOULD MAKE SURE SHE LOSES WHEN SHE RUNS FOR REELECTION.

I lost all respect for her in the last 3 months

By: MI 4 Obama!

MI 4 Obama! — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:08:44 +0000

Welcome to the Obama train!

OBAMA 08 & 12!

By: Ted:Canada

Ted:Canada — Mon, 12 May 2008 00:04:32 +0000

Young Voters Are the Future.
There are enough people stick stuck in the past. Hanging on to what did not work.
Go with the Future.
The Past will get you no where FAST!

Obama and the well educated know the reality of what China can become – not only a economic power but a military power.

It will take a new generation of briliant minds to place North America back on top. The Future is about changing world economics.

Obama is better equiped to deal with the future than McCain is!!!

We need a new generation of brilliant minds to take over not old war heros! The criteria to suceed in the new world has changed!

By: Joyce in Florida

Joyce in Florida — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:58:24 +0000

This race is not over yet Senator Obama. Hillary is a fighter and will stay in all the way to the convention if need be. Your so-called speeches during your campaign are just that; empty words of promises that you have no idea of what or how you can achieve them. You have no experience Senator Obama. We all know that Hillary Clinton is the most qualified candidate to run against John McCain. We have had enough negativity from you and your campaign. You have torn the democratic party apart. You and YOU alone!!! You are only thinking of yourself and always have. We are not stupid. We see it and know it just by your facial expressions and body language. The young people are so mesmerized and fascinated and it appears almost on the brink of brainwashing. I know, I was young once. I will not fall for anything you have to say. Time for you to let Hillary Clinton run against John McCain. If not, it definitely will be another Bush administration. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!

By: NICK, HOUSTON

NICK, HOUSTON — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:58:08 +0000

YD's REPRESENT!!!

By: Charlotte

Charlotte — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:55:55 +0000

Keep fighting, where would we women be if Susan B had give up the fight? I'm with you all the way. I will write your name on my ballot in November. I will never vote for Obama and his hateful supporters. I don't care if Mccain wins. He is a decent man and not a staunch Republician. The Republicians have tried to overturn Roe v Wade for years, without success. Don't let that scare tatic work, to elect a totally unprepared candidate.

By: MD

MD — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:55:26 +0000

If a presidential candidate prides herself in getting votes from the uneducated, and has been unable to fool the rest of the population, she would never win an election in this country.

By: Latina4Obama

Latina4Obama — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:52:47 +0000

thank you thank you , thank you

history will show you made not the right or wrong but BEST choice..........

Obama 08

By: STOP THE MADNESS

STOP THE MADNESS — Sun, 11 May 2008 23:51:47 +0000

The youth of our nation has stepped to the plate and made a wise decision.

That's straight!

Way to go youth of America!!