May 12, 2008
Posted: 07:15 AM ET

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Clinton campaign chairman Terry McAuliffe says the campaign will pay off all its debts.
Clinton campaign chairman Terry McAuliffe says the campaign will pay off all its debts.

(CNN) — A top Clinton adviser this morning said that Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is open to the possibility of loaning her campaign more money to continue in the race.

Terry McAuliffe, the Clinton campaign chairman, told Tim Russert on “Meet the Press” that he spoke to Clinton about the possibility of contributing more money and “she said that she would be willing to do it.” However, McAuliffe insists, “We haven’t needed it.”

Russert pressed the issue, asking McAuliffe if the Clintons will be able to repay all debts after the campaign is over. “We plan on it,” he replied.

The Clintons have contributed a sizeable amount to Hillary’s campaign, loaning $6.4 million in just the last few weeks. The total amount loaned is estimated to be around $11 million, with the campaign $20 million in debt.

Sen. Barack Obama has consistently raised more money than Sen. Clinton since February, primarily through small donor contributions. The differences can especially be seen in daily numbers, with Obama bringing in at least $220,000 every day in March. Clinton, on the other hand, had one day in the same month where she took in just under $6,000.

Last week, Senator Obama sparked rumors that his campaign would pay off Clinton’s campaign debts once he secured the nomination. “I'd want to have a broad range of discussions with Senator Clinton about how I could make her feel good about the process and have her on the team moving forward,” Obama told reporters on Friday.

Obama strategist David Axelrod was asked to comment on the issue during his interview this morning on “Fox News Sunday.” Axelrod called the discussion “premature,” claiming that he believes Senator Clinton will be able to pay off her debts.

When asked about how Obama donors would feel about their money possibly going towards the Clinton campaign, Axelrod responded, “No one said that we were going to transfer money from the Obama campaign to the Clinton campaign.”

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


PSK   May 12th, 2008 8:46 am ET

The math says it all, and whether it's about the huge campaign deficits, the polular vote, or now, the superdelegates- it doesn't look good for Hillary. It seems the only person who DOESN'T see the writing on the wall is Ms. Clinton. Too much false pride, not enough sense.

Ivar   May 12th, 2008 8:46 am ET

Hmmmmm!!!! Did i hear her claim that she would fix the economy of this country….HeHe! Well how about fixing her own campaign economy fiorst. Going by this, she would take no time to send our country to a bigger financial mess. Come on guys at CNN…Stop reporting her…If you are com[pelled tpo report news about her, use a section of Bizzare news or comical news.

Ron   May 12th, 2008 8:46 am ET

I agree with the comment above. IF elected President, Hillary will use tax money to repay her debts.

Enlightened voter   May 12th, 2008 8:46 am ET

And we want her running our country???????

Word_on_Street   May 12th, 2008 8:46 am ET

Hillary supporters who would only vote for Hillary or else McCain…

Why dont you push Hillary to be McCains vice presidential nominee? Thay way you could get both McCain and Hillary….What a perfect match….

Marshall   May 12th, 2008 8:45 am ET

Some day she will see the writting on the wall. And thank you for giving back to the American people through putting some of that 109 mill into the economy. Is that you plan to fix it? What about gas prices?

BOB   May 12th, 2008 8:45 am ET

HAPPY TRAILS TO ALL OF HILLBILLY TEAM!!!!

SLKWLY   May 12th, 2008 8:44 am ET

For all those who say that you are willing to vote for McCain if Hillary doesn't get the nomination, you are either idiots or not very smart to say the least. This mis about more than just the person nominated. Do you think the country can withstand another four years just like the last eight? Don't you realize the next president will have the oppotunity to appoint 2 maybe three Supreme Court justices? Can the economy withstand more years like this one? Gas prices?

On second thought, Terry H and Marie (from California) maybe you are the ones we don't need in the first place, as you are obviously not smart enough to realize the impact of your foolish, self serving decisions, or maybe you can afford to be selfish, unlike the majority of Americans who are in desperate need of dmocratic values.

Julie mn   May 12th, 2008 8:44 am ET

The media has thrown WE THE PEOPLE under the bus.

White Guy 38   May 12th, 2008 8:43 am ET

Hillary is going to win the primary and then go on to win the general election! I know its a fact because she keeps telling everyone in WV that its true even today. I am beginning to wonder about her when it is so obvious that this is not true. Is she unbalanced and dillusional or is she just telling lies for self serving reasons? I dont know why but I do know that if someone is willing to tell a lie to one person they have more than likely lied to you too. I will be examining everything that i took as fact about Mr. Obama simply because the Clinton's or their surrogates told me it was fact. I have been guilty of relying on them for my information and i now feel it was bad information all along. Beginning to understand what Obama means when he says we need a change from the same old politics. Very saddened and disappointed in Senator Clinton.

Ron   May 12th, 2008 8:43 am ET

Wow, I have never seen such a selfish, delusional,egotistical human in all my life. Stick a fork in it lady, it's over.

diamond965   May 12th, 2008 8:42 am ET

Hilary is deranged, all of her actions just show why she shouldn't be president. If she is willing to take bad risk with her own money, what in the world would she do with our tax paid dollars. All of you Hilary supporters wake up…she has you guys brained washed….Obama is right, it is all about your decision making, you can have a large amount of experience, but if you are a bad decision maker, your experience does not matter….GO OBAMA!

TC   May 12th, 2008 8:42 am ET

Why?

brandon   May 12th, 2008 8:42 am ET

i am just wondering.

if the common person loves hillary, then how come she is so broke?

let see. Obama is supported by the people who have an education, and professionals.
he has no problem with campaign money.

Clinton is supported by the uneducated and the retired. one with no money to spend, and the other group has only money left to spend on themselves.
and therefore has a broke warchest.

If clinton can't even handle her campagin funds properly, how is she going to help this country?

Uncle Sam   May 12th, 2008 8:42 am ET

History will record that in their 2008 presidential election, the American people were so desperate for change that they were willing to believe almost anything or anyone who promised it.

Jack Jodell, Minneapolis, MN   May 12th, 2008 8:41 am ET

Hillary, hang it up. You're a fine candidate and your heart is in the right place, but Obama has captured the mindset and spirit of the times, and NOBODY can overcome that! This new era is ripe for freshness and change—OBAMA IN '08 AND '12!

Sue in MI   May 12th, 2008 8:40 am ET

She can't raise the money to compete with Obama's millions, you mean! This insane spending on primaries has to stop! What the story tells me is that Obama is being bankrolled by wealthy people, and Hillary appeals to the less fortunate among us. Does that tell you anything? For all his talk about not taking money from big donors or PACS, or oil, that is exactly what he is doing. Who can verify his claims of "millions of small donors?" The man will say anything…he's just as much as politician as she is. Base your choice on ISSUES, not speeches. Hillary will save this country-Obama will turn it over to McCain/Cheney.

Yes we can!   May 12th, 2008 8:40 am ET

#1 Issue "It's the Economy stupid"….as her heavily supporter carville states. How in the world can you manage the US Economy is you couldn't manage your campaign funds….and Obama is out of touch and can't connect to people?…..what average american can loan themselves millions of dollars with one check or what average amercian takes "years" to pay off student loans….

MISSI   May 12th, 2008 8:39 am ET

I am so sick, and a little frightened, of all these people coming out of the woodwork and saying if their choice doesn't win the nomination they'll vote republican! Please, will someone explain to me how that makes ANY sense. I am an Obama supporter, but if Hillary somehow pulls it out I will OF COURSE vote for Clinton. I'm not saying I'll do so without reservations, but as a DEMOCRAT I feel as though I am compelled to do so. To vote for 4 more years of the same just because you personally are disappointed, or maybe even a little angry, is simply ludicrous. I understand everyone excited by the person they feel strongly about- BUT WE MUST FOCUS ON THE LARGE PICTURE AT HAND.

DEMOCRAT IN NOVEMBER 08
Obama OR Clinton

Jack Jodell, Minneapolis, MN   May 12th, 2008 8:37 am ET

Hillary, hang it up! You're a fine candidate and your heart's in the right place, but Obama has captured the mibdset and spirit of the times. NOBODY can overcome that! This new era is ripe for freshness and change—OBAMA IN '08 AND '12!

Mike R   May 12th, 2008 8:36 am ET

I applaud her for not giving up, but it is over. She is making herself look selfish now. There is no way she can win the nomination now. All the supers are going to the Obama camp. It's time now to unify our party to stop McCain from getting in the office. Our country needs change from the Republican side. Be it Clinton or Obama we need dems in our white house.

Go Obama Go!!!

Kat   May 12th, 2008 8:35 am ET

Praying: She had a ton of money leading up to Super Tuesday and spent it, figuring she's win all and would have no need to go on after that day. She figured wrong.

Obama donors make contributions of 20 or 30 or 50. It all adds up. To infer that Obama donors are rich is silly.

Hillary made her decisions – now she must make do even if that means lending her campaign millions (really one of 'us,' isn't she?

Kevin   May 12th, 2008 8:34 am ET

I can't understand why any Democrat would say if Obama gets the nomination, they're voting for McCain. Do you have any Democratic values? Obama and Clinton have the same views on over 90% of the issues, but you're going to vote for someone who thinks Bush's economic policies have made "great progress" and supports the war in Iraq?? That is the most ridiculous thing I've heard…

Lucas, Nashville TN   May 12th, 2008 8:33 am ET

It takes a lot of money to keep Hillary's campaign going. They keep having to buy new sticks to beat the dead horse with.

Marty, Orlando   May 12th, 2008 8:33 am ET

Just give it up already!

Obama 08

LifeLongDemocrat   May 12th, 2008 8:32 am ET

It's not uncommon for campaigns to be in debt. What's the big deal. I have contributed to campaigns that were long over and the person was retiring their debt. Dona all the time but the Obama supporters want to make it an issue. Concentrate on your candidate instead and try to get the Hillary supporters to see your side.

Still for Hillary 2008/2012 but looking at McCain for now

Vince   May 12th, 2008 8:31 am ET

To all of you Hillary supporters who keep coming on here and saying you are going to vote for McCain if she loses. Just do what your leader commands you to do. You have believed her lies to your face to this point so just keep believing them when she tells you to support the Democratic party. All she cared about was herself and she has used you but just keep doing what she says. After all if you vote McCain then we know you were just voting for her because 1)she was a woman or 2) she was NOT black. Perhaps take a look at the records of honesty and substance on the issues. How about who has good judgement. How about who has run a better campaign, Maybe who was able to manage their campaign funds and not run a debt up. Could look at the fact that one candidate repeatedly tried to make the other look like he was elite and she was a workin Jane just before lending herself another 6 million dollars. Do you really think you relate to this woman? You were snowed like so many others.

Alex H   May 12th, 2008 8:28 am ET

To anyone who will be switching from Democrat to Republican over Obama's nomination:

I will be waiting for you in the Army recruiting office.

You want to keep us in Iraq… fight in it.

Bob Stephens   May 12th, 2008 8:28 am ET

What really takes the cake, is that she expects Obama and the Obama supporters who gave Obama his campaign funds, to bail her out when she finally decides to quit. I hope Obama doesn't give her one cent. Let Billy Boy take some of his millions and pay her back.

Hillary it's over……..!!!!! Wake up and smell the coffee….

Bobby   May 12th, 2008 8:28 am ET

Well all I can say is SAD HRC!!!!!!

OBAMA 2008

Norisha   May 12th, 2008 8:27 am ET

This is truly, sad but comical!!!

OBAMA 2008!!!

H-ROD   May 12th, 2008 8:27 am ET

WHY, SHE CAN NOT WIN. SHE IS JUST AN EVIL WOMAN A BITTER WOMAN WITH NO WHERE TO TURN SHE CAN'T TURN TO HER CHEATING LYING HUSBAND HILLARY JUST GET OUT IT'S OVER !!!!!!! (YES OBAMA CAN)!!!!

HILLARY CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER!!   May 12th, 2008 8:27 am ET

WHY DOES CNN TAKE OFF ANY COMMENT THAT SPEAKS THE TRUTH ABOUT OBAMA?

HAVEN'T YOU HURT HILLARY ENOUGH WITH YOUR NEGATIVE PRESS?

WHY ARE YOU DETERMINED TO GET THIS MAN ELECTED WHEN YOU KNOW THAT HE CANNOT WIN IN NOVEMBER?

OR IS THAT THE PLAN?

SOME OF US ARE ON TO YOU!!!!!

HILLARY CLINTON 2008!!!!!!

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   May 12th, 2008 8:26 am ET

TO SUSAN M. and all the rest who would voted for McCain:

If you want the war to go on for many, many more years…. if you want the national debt to BANKRUPT US……… please go ahead and vote for McCain.

BUT DO NOT complain when China calls in the debt we owe them!

Any one who would vote for McCain is totally ignorant of the disaster facing our nation.

Brad IL.   May 12th, 2008 8:25 am ET

Hillary it is your money to do what ever you want with it. Please keep it going so the rest of these idiots will finally see the sad fact that we as Democrats will be having a Republican in office for four more years. Let all these people see the truth Now is the time for all us Hillary supporters to not stay on the side in this race and lets get out there and push for John McCain. Don't just write in Hillary's name on the ballot , lets show this party how there true supporters will turn on this sham of a election. Hopefully Patrick Fitzgerald will link this scum to Rezko and put all these racist pukes behind bars. Even half of Hillary's supporters voting for McCain would be enough for John to win. Hopefully we will get old man Ted Kennedy out of office along with NoBama .

Kevin, Hanover PA   May 12th, 2008 8:25 am ET

Hey "Independent", how does "soaking the rich" help American workers. We've been through this before, maybe you weren't a blue color worker in the 70's, but I was. They closed plants, fired workers. NoBama is not the answer. When's the last time you worked for a poor person, it's the rich that create the jobs in this country.

Just say no to the failed policies of the past, say no to Obama.

Bridget   May 12th, 2008 8:25 am ET

Obama has the far left organization Moveon.org raising millions for him. She has been up against great odds. The economy is preventing contributors from being able to back her like they would like to. She should loan her campaign the money needed so that the Democratic party gets the right nominee.
If she loses the nomination, Democrats will be leaving the party or not voting come this November. I believe that Obama's entry into the race was set up to stop a woman from being President. Obama has no real experience. I can hardly believe that we as a nation are being suckered in again like we were when the Repbulicans put up Bush as the nominee. Look what no experience got us the last 8 years. Wake up America.

HILLARY CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER!!   May 12th, 2008 8:24 am ET

I AM BEHIND HILLARY ALL THE WAY!

SHE IS GOING TO WIN WEST VIRGINIA!!!!

WHY CAN'T OBAMA WIN THE BIG STATES NEEDED TO WIN IN NOVEMBER?

THINK ABOUT IT!

GO HILLARY!!!!!!

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   May 12th, 2008 8:23 am ET

Can't run a campaign, can't run the country. Hillary's campaign's been financially in the red for months now. And she is in denial….. poor woman.

With all she has said about "the white 'hard-working' people" they are not investing in her campaign. Which really says a lot.

On the other hand, the black candidate has thousands donating to him! We have donated several times, and we are Latinos! Even when the media refuses to acknowledge that Sen. Obama has a wide range appeal. He WON Iowa, Missouri, COLORADO, Idaho, Utah….. plenty of 'white' states.

Bob   May 12th, 2008 8:21 am ET

Marie – so what are you going to do when Hillary comes out in support of Obama? Sure it hurts to lose but try to keep your brain engaged.

Glenn   May 12th, 2008 8:21 am ET

The question isn't whether Hillary is willing to lend her campaign more money, but rather why aren't her supporters willing to donate to Hillary…you know ,the so-called hard core supporters: women, Latinos, old folks, uneducated hard working white voters? The answer is they don't want to waste good money on a losing cause where the fat lady is already singing "Obama 08 and 12."

Fred   May 12th, 2008 8:21 am ET

She is just trying to get her money back then get out of town.

Jan-- proud American   May 12th, 2008 8:20 am ET

Hillary and Bill Clinton have proven over and over that they know how to raise money–they do not need you Obama supporters to tell them how. As for Kennedy, he should keep his views to himself–he went to the convention against Carter 700 DELEGATES behind. I guess BO supporters are too young to know that fact. It was his right as it is Clinton's right. Thank goodness we have people who refuse to quit even if the deck seems to be stacked against them from media moguls.Let the media and DNC know that they each only have ONE vote for the presidency–the same as us common mortals! stop trying to bully us with insinuations that we are disloyal–Clinton supporters are not sheep–we have minds of our own–and are smarter than you think!

Robbie Flynn, Nashville, Tennessee   May 12th, 2008 8:19 am ET

Lend all you want, your still going to lose!!!!

Celeste   May 12th, 2008 8:19 am ET

America was stupid enough to put Bush in office not once but twice! Look what has happened to our country under a man who graduated with a "C" average and can't put a sentence together to save America!

What do we think we would get with McCain!

Can we please for at least this one time nominate a person with an IQ and the mental intelligence to get us out of the mess Bush has put us in!

Vince   May 12th, 2008 8:19 am ET

Praying, dont worry, the inability of Clinton's supporters to contribute to her campaign will not cause us to miss out on the greatest world leader we will ever have. Obama is winning!

Ric Shaw   May 12th, 2008 8:19 am ET

She made it abundantly clear the night she "won" Indiana, when the first thing out of her mouth was a pitch for donations. The earlier comment was correct in saying that no one will contribute to a losing campaign. No matter what the die-hard Hillary followers think or say, and definitely no matter what Wolfson says on any interviews, this thing is done. People that are saying the Democratic Party screwed her are clearly delusional. Any rational person knows she did it to herself. Read an objective history of her campaign without regard to any opponent and you will come to the same conclusion. Yes, I am an Obama supporter, but first and foremost I am a Democrat, and would never betrat my party of something like my favorite candidate not winning the nomination. Do you people honestly think that voting for McSame will really teach anyone a lesson? There you will sit, in your declining economy, watching more sons and daughters die in Iraq, hearing about a trillion dollars a month in more national debt, and think to yourselves, "There, I showed those Obama voters!" That is ignorant.

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   May 12th, 2008 8:18 am ET

I learned very young in life that you CANNOT borrow your way out of debt.

The woman is willing to send good money after bad. That is bad judgement any time of the day or night.

OBAMA CANNOT WIN IN NOVEMBER!!!   May 12th, 2008 8:18 am ET

HILLARY IS A TOUGH AND SMART WOMAN!

WHO HAS BEEN RUINED BY THE MEDIA!

IF YOU CAN GET AS FAR AS SHE HAS, WHEN THE PRESS GIVES NOTHING BUT NEGATIVE COVERAGE THEN YOU ARE DOING GOOD!!!!

OBAMA WILL NOT GET HER VOTERS!

AFTER EVERYTHING THAT HE HAS SAID AND DONE TO HER!

HE IS TRYING TO BE NICE NOW, TO GET HER VOTERS, BUT THE PEOPLE DO NOT TRUST HIM ANYMORE! I NEVER DID TRUST
HIM!!!!!
HILLARY OR McCAIN 2008!!!!!!!

Jay   May 12th, 2008 8:17 am ET

AT THIS POINT ITS JUST GETTING SAD. DON'T SHE KNOW SHE WILL BE RESPECTED MORE IF SHE GO OUT WITH GRACE INSTEAD OF SWINGING FOR THE FENCE. IM A OBAMA SUPPORTER WHO DON'T AGREE WITH ALOT OF THINGS PEOPLE SAY ABOUT HILLARY BUT IT IS TRUE SHE WILL HURT THIS PARTY TO WIN THE NOMINATION. JUST LIKE HER SUPPORTERS THEY AREN'T REAL DEMOCRATS ANYWAY! GO VOTE McCAIN CRYBABIES!

AR   May 12th, 2008 8:16 am ET

In spite of people like 'Marie in California' and the many 'never Hillary' people on the other side, I think the party is coming to a concensus that the best candidate for November has been chosen, and we should move on from there. Hillary should save her money.

Obama 08, 12

norm   May 12th, 2008 8:15 am ET

ALL Hillary Suppoeters who vote for McCain in the GE are to be held accountable for EVERY DEAD AMERICAN SOLDIER in Iraq during his administration. Their blood is on your hands. May god have mercy on your souls!!!!!!!!

Jenn   May 12th, 2008 8:15 am ET

I'm so thankful that there is a woman in politics as brilliant, strong, determined and courageous as Hillary Clinton. Many people don't like strong women and they find reasons to undercut such women. People should really examine themselves when they say things like "I support a woman for president, just not this woman." I think they're not being honest with themselves. They will always find fault with any woman who is strong enough and competent enough to actually be President. Women get a raw deal – because women are conditioned not to be supportive of other women. The sexism and misogyny in this primary season is extremely disheartening. I had hoped we had moved beyond it but unfortunately people still are both blatantly and insidiously sexist.

I support Hillary because she is the most experienced, qualified, courageous, candidiate who offers true solutions to our nation's staggering problems. She can win the vital swing states and will win in November. I'm so proud that she happens to be all that and a woman too. Let's take women forward not backwards.

Alan Boyer   May 12th, 2008 8:13 am ET

Hillary Clinton: Ready on Day 1. Broke on Day 2.

American Patriot   May 12th, 2008 8:13 am ET

You do know Hillary will not pay the bill with her own money, and people are going to see how low of a person the Clinton's are.

Just keep in mind, Hillar and Bill are Charging the Seceret Service
$10,000.00 a Month to live in ther little guest house and provide them security.

Guess what the house payment is on their 5 Millon Dollar Estate.

That's right, their house payment is $10,000.00 a month.

Hillar and Bill are having American Tax Payers pay for thei Mansion in FULL.
Pay for their Healthcare in full. Al the while they have $109 MILLON DOLLARS.

These people are CROOKS and the above proves it and it can be confirmed. And you people out there voted for Hillary. You obviously did not look at her VOTING Record.

Hillary is out, she has lost.

That is what you get for voting for someone and never reviewing their voting record.

Oh she's a woman so I am voting for her to be the first woman president.
Oh my god.

The woman is a crook, a member of the Secret CFR and a member of the Builderberg Group.

Obama is also a member of the CFR and he will be confronted on that in the Presidential election and it will cost him the election.

It is all going to be leaked to the media.

Council of Forieng Relations

Scott M.-Kalamazoo, MI   May 12th, 2008 8:12 am ET

Legally, she's only allowed up to $275,000 in reimbursement for the loans she's floated herself unless she actually wins the nomination. Tax payers better not get stuck paying for the dead horse she continues to beat. Let her have a graceful win in West Virgina and then bow out with at least some dignity in tact, as she should have done weeks ago.

carol sullivan   May 12th, 2008 8:11 am ET

HOW DARE SHE EXPECT OBAMA CAMPAIGN TO PAY HER OVER 20 MILLION DOLLARS SHE REALLY HAS GUTS LET HER SPEND HER OWN MONEY HE IS NOT RESPONSIBLE BECAUSE SHE CAN'T PAY HER BILLS SHE'S NOT PAYING HER BILLS NOW SHE IS REALLY MAKING ME ILL

Chris   May 12th, 2008 8:10 am ET

Terry and Marie, wake up! No one has stolen anything from Hillary Clinton. You can't get what you want so you're going to pick up your blocks and go home? Give me a break…Obama and Clinton have essentially the same platform, yet you're going to vote for McCain out of some sort of protest? I really don't understand what makes some people tick. Way to think of the country, you're true Americans.

No Obama   May 12th, 2008 8:10 am ET

To Independent:

And we should listen to you why? It is still questionable where Obama gets his money. If it is from people who cannot afford to live or feed their children just to put an African American in the white house, then he should be ashamed.

Sandy from Ohio   May 12th, 2008 8:09 am ET

does clinton even read these post? If she did she would see there are more people against her than for her. Unite the party get out I hope Obama doestfall for anything and ask her to be his running mate. new means new and she is in the old boy network GET OUT NOW HRC AND LET THE PARTY HEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Walter J.   May 12th, 2008 8:08 am ET

Hill-Billy Hillary just needs to go away … It is so interesting that Arkansas was good enought for her to be the Governor"s wife, but once she stepped foot in the White House, she had to get away from all them county bumpkins … Then she called New York "home" and snowed those folks into voting for her. Now she wants the whole USA to put her in the White House driver's seat … in a pig's butt. Hillary is over the hill, to old, to crabby and too stuck on herself. Hillary is getting just what she deserves … nothing!!

Western New York   May 12th, 2008 8:08 am ET

Can someone please explain to me why so many Clinton supporters refuse to support Obama if he gets the nomination? Its not as if he has proposed a platform radically different than Clinton's. When it comes down to it, he wants to help the exact same people Clinton does. Isn't that what should matter in the end?

Juan A   May 12th, 2008 8:07 am ET

She is DESPERATE!
When it's all said and done, Hillary will forever be a thorn in the DNC's side. If this primary race tells us something, is that, if the Clintons don't get what they want.. NOBODY GET"S WHAT THEY WANT!.. She will be right there.. the first person to critiq' anything Obama does as President, even before the Republicans… i can just se her know "You see.. I told ya so""You guys didn't vote for me""I wouldn't have done this, or done that". The level of disdain is incredible. I will not be surprised if she left the Democratic party completely… Believe me.. she is so upset.. and so vindictive, I bet she has already contemplated jumping ship.

NH Mom   May 12th, 2008 8:07 am ET

Hillary is the best candidiate for President. She is the candidiate most likely to beat McCain in November. She has the vital constituency that a Democratic candidiate needs to win in November (seniors, women, blue collar workers, Catholics and Hispanics). The liberal wing of our party seems to frequently forget what type of constituency is necessary to win in November and they keep pushing liberal Democrats (i.e. Kerry, Dukakis) on swing voters who don't want a liberal Democrat. This year the liberals also picked the most inexperienced candidiate running (in either party) to shove down our throats.

Hillary will win the White House for Democrats in November. Obama will not be able to win. Her constituency will not support Obama in November- they will either stay home, vote McCain or write-in Hillary.

Please superdelegates correct this mess – and remember we need to pick a candidiate who can win in November and help our party down the ballot as well. Hillary is that candidiate! Superdelegates do your job and exercise reasoned judgment to choose a nominee.

Orlando   May 12th, 2008 8:07 am ET

Terry H, you sound like an ol fool. Do you really believe that any Republican will help the economy? Get over thr race thing, Obama is trying to unite us all.
Hillary kicked herself, if she had run in 04, this would not be an issue. She didnt run, so now, she will not be the nominee.

Eric   May 12th, 2008 8:06 am ET

I'm just like Hillary, except I loan myself monopoly money instead. It's cheaper.

Grable   May 12th, 2008 8:05 am ET

BIG RUSS LIVES……

American Patriot   May 12th, 2008 8:04 am ET

What is she loaning money for, the race is over. I guess she think's she can buy the VP job.

Now she is hating the fact that she lied about Obama and did the nasty SMEAR CAMPAIGN, now she want's to be VP.

You people who voted for Hillar, are FOOLS.

You are probably the same one's that VOTED FOR BUSH.

I know you are.

The country has had enough of bad voting descisions, it will no longer be tollerated by you voting out of ignorance.

Clinton is a Builderberg Member and a member of the CFR.

Good ridence, some of us got it right.

Charles Kim   May 12th, 2008 8:03 am ET

How about Hillary taking whatever money she has left in her campaign and buying gas cards for every "hard-working American?"

Bet that would get her some votes and would be better relief than a gas tax holiday.

I'd rather see her do that then spend it on more divisive, negative, fraudulent campaign ads.

The only phone call Hillary will be getting at 3 a.m. in the White House is from the creditors of her $20 million campaign debt.

Hey Hillary, welcome to Joe America's nightmare!

Robert   May 12th, 2008 8:03 am ET

I think her loaning her campaign at this point in the primary race is stupid. She should bow out gracefully and save her and her husbands money. The Democratic Committee should not permit her to do further damage to this campaign. She should know by now, she has lost the race. Obama will make a great President!!

Helen Roy   May 12th, 2008 8:02 am ET

I will vote for MCCain if Brackish gets the nomination. Wake up America and may all who are walking all over Hillary go to hell!!

Mark K   May 12th, 2008 8:02 am ET

ToTerry H who wrote, "Every turncoat who has abandoned hillary needs to be ostricized and booted from any position of leadership. Fellow democrats need to unite in exterminating the vermin from our party!" I think you would be more at home in old Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin than in the U.S. Democratic Party.

And how exactly did Obama use "trickery" to get people to vote for him: Oh yes, he refused to promise them a gas tax holiday.

Michael   May 12th, 2008 8:01 am ET

To Marie in California and like-minded: Don't go spouting off about how, if Hillary isn't nominated, you're going to vote for four more years of George W. Bush disguised as John McCain. Talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face!

Johnny Be Good   May 12th, 2008 8:01 am ET

So much hatered from the Clinton people this morning. This is not a surprise due to the way HRC acted during this process. CNN, yoiu need to update you delgate count. Please clinton people, do not vote for the GOP. I know you are mad and upset but do not blame Obama, blame your candiate, as she is the one actually at fault, through her extensive leadership as the first lady…..could not close the deal against a newcomer. Anyway, if you want to vote for Johnny McWAR, then go ahead, it won't matter. OBAMA WILL WIN IN NOV. that is what matter's people, a DEM in office.

Benjamin   May 12th, 2008 8:01 am ET

Who cares, Bill will be able to pay it back for her.
He owes her one.

Obama 08

Bill   May 12th, 2008 8:00 am ET

….. OHIO FOR MCCAIN

James Bailey   May 12th, 2008 7:58 am ET

To any Hillary fans who argue Obama cannot beat McCain in November, perhaps he can't, but if he can't then she certainly can't. She has much higher negatives, and she can't compete with Obama, let alone the Republicans, raising funds. The Clintons are the most divisive couple in the history of American politics. Exit stage left, please.

And for the love of all that is good, Obama, please don't give in and let her muscle into the VP slot. Just make her go away.

people get what they deserve   May 12th, 2008 7:58 am ET

Whether you are Clinton or Obama supporters, you cannot say that you are going to vote for republican if your candidate doesn't win. If you believe in the things that they you claim to believe in (like national health care, etc.), why don't you vote for the policies not for a particular person?

This does not surprise me, because I knew that democrats were hypocrats anyway. Ever since a woman and a black candidate started running, democrats have shown their true colours. Some of you are racists and sexiests just like republicans. You just make you feel good by deluting that you hold such high moral values.

In the end, you will get what you deserve.

Wayne, Greenville TX   May 12th, 2008 7:58 am ET

When you have to constantly lend your campaign money, that should be sending you some kind of message. Like it's time to end the campaign.

Listen to the message, Hillary. It's over.

th   May 12th, 2008 7:58 am ET

to Terry H…..well Terry I guess our votes will cancel each other out…I will never vote for Hillary….I will give my vote to McCain…Now where does that get either of us?

TOM   May 12th, 2008 7:57 am ET

Go Hill, go. For the good of this country, do not let him ruin us.

James   May 12th, 2008 7:57 am ET

Exactly, Clinton will lend her campaign money expecting Obama to pay it off.

Hillary, turn out the lights, the party's over.

Obama/Richardson '08

joe m.   May 12th, 2008 7:57 am ET

romney at least knew when shelling out his millions had just turned into a foolish waste of his own money. i would understand if this race was still close and there was still lots of time left, but short of underhanded tactics or a monumental blunder by obama, clinton has an almost impossible task. there has to be a rule that if a candidate chooses to use their own money, despite what facts prove to be a futile effort, should be required to do it without any hope of recouping that wasted money. if one chooses to act foolishly with their money, then they need to have to face the fact that they just flushed their cash down the toilet.

Marcus   May 12th, 2008 7:55 am ET

I hope Marie and Terry H back up their promises to vote McCain into office. As an African American I would really love to see the democrats survive if white democratic voters turn away from Obama. Can you imagine it? A fractured democratic party? This would mean the Republicans would own the White House for the next 30 years. I love this talk about not supporting the " black candidate", in hopes that in "the next election the blacks will support the " white candidate." To me this is all hillarious blacks are 30% of the democratic electorate. If we walk than kiss the common sense of America good bye. The Bushes and Ronald Reagans of the world will have such an easy time screwing up the American economy without us continually backing the common sense party. Think loooooonnnnng and hard about what you say it might backfire two ways and to the tune of the most reliable part of your base.

Mike   May 12th, 2008 7:54 am ET

All you Hillary supporters that will not vote for a Democrat because the crooked and corrupted Hillary BLEW IT, are un-American and are a bunch of weak wishy-washy democrats.

We are in trouble in this country and to see your comments about voting to continue this trouble just because HILLARY did not win, is pathetic!!!

George from Michigan   May 12th, 2008 7:53 am ET

I'm so tired of Clinton staffers making comments on this site, lets breakdown this election, In the Beginning Hillary thought she was un beatable, she barely campaigned in smaller states thinking that they didnt matter to her winning the nomination. All we heard is that the nomination would be won on super Tuesday after she got beat in Iowa. Clinton agreed not to campaign in Michigan & Florida after the DNC Stripped those states of their delegates for BREAKING THE RULES, and we didn't hear anybody from her campaign complain about the rules until she was so behind in pledged delegates and fundraising that her only path to the nomination for her is to get those rule breaking states delegates to be seated at the convention. Im sad that the Voters in my state couldn't vote because Senator Obama's Name was not on our Ballot. We will be out to support Senator Obama in November when he is elected our Next President.

michael, ny   May 12th, 2008 7:53 am ET

Uhm,

This sounds like a good strategy for Hillary.

First she loans her campain alot of money. Then, she will go bankrupt the Obama campain so that Obama will loose to Mcain.

Then, she will come back in 2012.

Ryan   May 12th, 2008 7:50 am ET

Just QUIT already…..

Son of Liberty   May 12th, 2008 7:49 am ET

Has she paid off the debts she already owes vendors in IA, NH, SC? I'm sure they will be happy to hear shes lending herself more to continue on. Shouldn't that come before new campaigning money is used to continue a race already lost?

Cecil Jones   May 12th, 2008 7:48 am ET

Am I the only one willing to open my eyes to see the damage that Hillary is imposing on Obama's campaign is equal to "Friendly Fire?" Politics are a dirty blood sport and at times it can be war, but there must be someone who sees what she is doing is wrong. At the risk of being called a political consultant, I can see Pat Tillman screaming at our troops as he is surrounded and eventually silenced by "Friendly Fire." During basic training, our troops us blanks to grow more familiar with enemy fire. Hillary has basically gone to war on a fellow Democrat. I see her "Friendly Fire" giving aide and comfort to our opposition. Do we have the courage to call for a cease fire? Maybe the reference to Pat Tillman is a bit much? He died for what? If Hillary cuts down Obama, there's little to celebrate if anything at all. Cease fire, Hillary! Cease fire and let's win.

US Woman President Supporter   May 12th, 2008 7:47 am ET

Knowledge is the natrue Force stronger than gravity…Hillary has the knowledge and experience to be the historical first woman president.
Not only that she has "Will behind Bill"…to lead USA-the white men dominated country.

Choose to Lose   May 12th, 2008 7:47 am ET

"Game Over"
"Insert Coins to Continue"
"Game Over"
"Insert Coins to Continue"
"Game Over"
"Insert Coins to Continue"
"Game Over"
"Insert Coins to Continue"
… Bill let me borrow a quarter!

Fran Martin   May 12th, 2008 7:47 am ET

Yet more proof of her management skills. Clinton would run the economy in the red too.

Liz   May 12th, 2008 7:43 am ET

She is the best candidate and most likely will win the popular vote–what a shame that the good ole boys can't recognize she would make a great President. Just proves the world is still ruled by Men.

ECHEWEOZO   May 12th, 2008 7:41 am ET

i can understand her old tactics

vp post or obama will lose against McCain in november

Jon   May 12th, 2008 7:39 am ET

I just wonder what the Interest Rate is that she is charging?

independent voter   May 12th, 2008 7:39 am ET

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

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

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

Eric DiBartolomeo   May 12th, 2008 7:39 am ET

This may be a naive question, but why would someone spend millions of their own Dollars for a job that only pays $400,000 annually? I understand the prestige that comes with the office, but I have to believe that these politicians have other things in mind than the prestige of being addressed as "President". And when are these two hopefuls (Obama, and Hillary) going to stop playing the bickering game and start addressing real issues, like why am I paying $80.00 to fill my minivan, and when are we going to make the Iraqi government stand on it's own two feet and start supporting itself?

Thank you,
Eric DiBartolomeo

Ryan   May 12th, 2008 7:38 am ET

Unbelievable how Hillary suporters would rather have another year of Bush in the white house instead of Obama. As an Obama supporter myself, if he were to lose, I would support Hillary because we can't have another 4 years of Bush — even though I think she is a liar. At least our economy wouldn't continue the downward spiral it has since 2000. Get a grip people, helping McCain is the biggest mistake anyone can make.

K   May 12th, 2008 7:38 am ET

Is this how she is planning to run the country ???

pj4521   May 12th, 2008 7:37 am ET

I just love the comments from "democrats" who vow to die rather than vote for the presumptive democratic nominee, Senator barak Obama. I especially love the one from poor Terry H who cries that her social security disability checks are going to Hillary and once she's out, Terry is moving to McBush. Well Terry, you may want to hold off on mailing Hillary any more of your money, because she is DONE. Go ahead and vote for McBush if you want, I just hope you dont have any draft age grandchildren because if you do, McBush will be shipping them off to Iran after he's sworn in.

'Bama   May 12th, 2008 7:35 am ET

When I hear all of these people who scream about migrating to McCain when Obama gets the nomination, all I can picture is Mr. Burns from the Simpsons.

Ex-cel-lent.

JIM WHITTAKER   May 12th, 2008 7:34 am ET

And this is a woman who thinks she can manage the nation's
economy?

Why hasn't she paid all her vendors, the so-called hard working
blue collar workers? Is she planning on repaying herself and
stiffing them?

PJ, Albany New York   May 12th, 2008 7:32 am ET

Obama will NOT win the general election. It's amazing how many of the Obama supporter's think it's a 'sure thing'. Obama will get EVERY vote from the blacks but that will not win him the White House in November. He's the MOST liberal of ANY presidential candidate EVER. We all know the majority of the country does not go that far left.

Like many other Democrats and Independents I have talked to have said; if not Hillary, I will vote for McCain. An Obama presidency would be a nightmare.

Krishnan   May 12th, 2008 7:26 am ET

Of course she will.

She knows that the returns are enormous. Just watch how Bill is raking in the HUNDREDS of millions.

So, yea, she will do whatever it takes to get into the WhiteHouse.

Burn the village, kill the party, destroy Obama, whatever.

alice2Fresno,CA   May 11th, 2008 11:22 pm ET

This Terry McAlu—- is another BIG JOKE from the Clinton Campaign.He needs a Reality Check. Hillary can not win. She is hoping for some thing to happen she can use against Obama & start new attacks on him to knock him out of the race. That's the only way she can win. She has said she will do anything to win & she does mean ANYTHING. I do not trust her, she is a chronic liar & I am sure right now trying everything to dig up something on Obama. Everyone in the Media, including Tim Russert has said Obama is going to be the Nominee, I believe he will be. We want & need CHNGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN.

James W.   May 11th, 2008 10:27 pm ET

what gets to me is that hillary is calling her voters "DUMB", " NOT SMART", is that the kind of president we want. she says only white non-educated voters vote for her, and that makes you want to vote for her..How Dumb is that..Open your eyes..she will lie to you in your face. Tell you what you want to hear.. and if you really vote a Rep. just because Obama is black then she is right you are Dumb. She will stick it to you. McCain is a puppet, watch when his arms move..He would blow up any country that doesn't agree with the usa..have us in 5 wars. only thing i can think of is for her voters to go back to school.(MY FRIENDS).

Democrat in LA   May 11th, 2008 10:25 pm ET

Terry H,
The Democratic Party is in good hands with good Democrats– any Democrats who cannot accept the will of the majority of the nation's Democratic voters are kindly invited to exit the party, find some like-minded Republicans and independents, form a viable socially moderate but fiscally conservative third party, and take your best shot at nominating a candidate to go head-to-head with the REAL Democrats and REAL Republicans. The time has come for a conservative party, a moderate party, and a liberal party. This nasty fighting over the moderate swing voters has gotten downright nauseating.

OBAMA FAN   May 11th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

Terry H: Do you really think that Hillary is going to help you with your finances? You said you are on disability, so why help a failing campaign, that everyone is hoping that Obama bails her out, and it's unfair to say you will not vote for him because he is black, bc that is what you are really saying. This man is the future he has been where you are, not Hillary. She has a silver spoon all her life. I can't tell you who to vote for, but I sure hope you reconsider, our children are in war and have lost their lives. I have lost my only son, and it is unbearable, especially during this time of year, Mother's Day, this is a very difficult day for all those moms who have lost their sons and daughters, Think about that when young soldiers are still fighting in a war that was unecessary. Hopefully one of your kids don't have to fight in this war, or any of your decendants and they lose their lives. Good luck to your generation!

shari   May 11th, 2008 10:16 pm ET

The Obama people are the most bitter people! It's scary to realize that the majority of them have never voted before . . . too young. Oh, thanks to the media we now all believe that the Hillary supporters are all uneducated rednecks. Since I have a Master's degree in education it must not be worth much. I am a child of the 60's and see a bit of history repeating itself here. Hope there isn't a riot in Denver this August.

Nadithjr   May 11th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Well the longer she is in this the more I realize why I shifted my support for Obama months ago. I don't feel as though Hillary or McCain will be able to bring this country together. The next President of this country will need the ability of bringing the congress together to improve a lot of difficult situations in the country and abroad. I have the most confidence that Obama, not clinton or McCain are capable of doing this. They both have to much baggage in terms of special interest and favors to pay back. in terms of you people who either don't plan to vote or vote against your party because you can't have your way; then I say to you, take your ball and go home! It seems to me you were in this process for the wrong reasons anyway. Lending your campaign $11M is quite the average guy, right?

Kirk   May 11th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

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

Obama 's Campaign Is trying To Buy The Nomination …… Nice try Obama ….. Hillary Will NEVER Sell Out The American People … She's A Fighter , She Will Go The Distance And Will WIN The Nomination For PRESIDENT !!!!!

PRESIDENT HILLARY CLINTON 2008

John California   May 11th, 2008 10:15 pm ET

Clinton Supporters
1. Please stop the whining about how mean Obama supporters are. If Jesus Christ was running for office he would have mean supporters. Are you really gonna decide who to support based on how mean some of his supporters are?? for the record I agree, some Obama supporters are being petty and mean.

2. When you very emphatically say you will never vote for Obama (using capital letters) , someone who pretty much has identical positions on most important issues as Clinton, or when you call him a snake and that you never trusted him, without giving any precise reason for all the hate. You make people wonder about your motives that you feel you can't publicly explain. That is why some of you are called racist. You keep asking why. Now if you cited some specific reason then that would be something else. As far as racism goes, only God knows what's in anybody's heart.

Rob in Tennessee   May 11th, 2008 10:14 pm ET

It tickles me to see people who claim to be Democrats comment that they'd rather have four more years of Bush economics than vote for their party's nominee.

Are hardcore Democrats really that petty? My guess is that they're not. My guess is that when they are actually presented with the choice between business as it has been conducted for the past eight years versus a change, all of the bellicose bluster will be forgotten.

It's just prattle as a coping mechanism. Nothing but a lot of talk.

Henry   May 11th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

To Terry and anyone like her (him?)

Thanks for handing your vote to the Republicans. You and others like you will gladly hand future generations the monumental financial debt of an endless misguided war prolonged by a President McCain, along with a majority conservative Supreme Court that will undoubtedly overturn Roe vs. Wade and robbing women of their right of choice, and ordinary citizens will sink deeper into the abyssmal financial darkness that is middle America.

Voni   May 11th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

I think that it is absolutely ridiculous to completely switch parties and vote for McCain over the possible Democrat nominee. Either Obama or Clinton as the nominee should not push true Democrats to vote for McCain. The next president has the opportunity to install new judges in the Supreme Court. Those conservative ideas will have a longer lasting term than any presidency. My question: Why take this huge risk? Who cares if its a Caucasian woman or an African-American man?!?! The Democratic issues are what matter. McCain's issues are a stark contrast to both Obama's and Clinton's views. The only way to lose this election is if we do it to ourselves by being "bitter" and switching party votes. Let's get it together people!

Tim Rivard   May 11th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

maybe she can get some of her hard working, white, non college educated constituents to lend her a few bucks! oh wait, the only campagin that is raising money these days is the one where the candidate is not talking down to or alienating his supporters! she has become absurd, not only is she bent on weakening the dems chance in november she seems bent on tarnishing her own legacy & possible future ambitons! more power to you hil-rod! however, some of us could care less of your personal & rather disgusting show of ambition & would prefer to keep mccain as far away from the white house as possible & YOU ARE NOT HELPING! so do us all a favor and just GO AWAY ALREADY!
tr

Jeff   May 11th, 2008 10:09 pm ET

i was in the military for 22 years…..
bill was my boss. i will never forgive
the clinton's for what they have done
to our country, and have the gull to
blame others for their own failures.
are they self-serving – yes!!!
to the tune of 109 million after
leaving the white house broke.
bet you there are some who were
counting on buying a few pardons too!!!

Bush?   May 11th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Sounds like Bush ….. "stay the course".

This is the reason why she should not win.

JAZZ   May 11th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

It's their money they can spend it the way they want. America is worth fighting for. Hillary is too legit to quit. If he can't take the heat of the nomination race completion, he definitely can't take the heat of the presidency. The far left extremist and the media machine now dictate to the democratic party hierarchy. They are clearly remiss in their duty to protect the party faithful. They have denigrated the only two term elected democratic president since FDR and backstabbed and humiliated his wfe for sport. The only votes that count are the votes of the black, the youth and the liberal. Try winning with that coalition in November.

Now is the time for a new party of Moderate Americans. Leave the democratic party to their winning coalition. Payback day is the first Tuesday in November. Unity ain't nothing but a word. HillYes!

stefan, Barstow, Ca   May 11th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Might be she could go to a payday loan business and keep paying them for fourty or fifty years til it's paid off.
Their is bigger issues CNN and other networks haven't made a point of reporting on, so here it is folks.
Obama gets the youth vote, college aged are square in his corner! On the otherhand one of Hillary's supporter is Congressman Charles Rangel he supports a draft, a draft that will take many people and put them in the military that currently cannot meet its qutoas. The military needs help , America at this time is filling ranks with convicted felons, which doesn't benefit anyone of them.
So if your in the age were you could serve which today stands at seventeen to fourty two why vote for Hillary of John McCain.

Mary   May 11th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Hillary has put her campaign in debt from the get go. Is this what she meant by ready Day 1?

Comedy Central   May 11th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

Paying for your own campaign is not necessarily a bad thing. I am an unaplogetic Hillary supporter and I find it admirable that she is paying her own way. Why would anyone care how someone spends their money? No one tells me how to spend my money. Whoppee so she loans her campaign money…big deal! Just keep filling King Obama's coffers and don't worry about Hillary's. She can take care of herself.

Hillary or McCain   May 11th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

I agree with you Terry H and Marie California.

McCain.

Jeff   May 11th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

hey hillary….. can you spell "LOSER"!!!!!!!!

prashant srivastava   May 11th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

For all those that say i will instantly switch to McCain if Hillary is not the nominee..please think of the following:

1. Who wuuld you trust to end the war in Iraq ( a key HIllary promise)
Surely the answer is not McCain

2. Who would you trust to help working people (another key HIllary promise) with tax cuts and programs

Surely the answer is not McCain.

3. Womans right to choose: Who would you trust there…McCain has already said he wants it overturned and he will have the chance to nominate 2-4 justices…

Put country first…lets all get together and end the Bush era rather than extend it…

Frank   May 11th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

If her campaign is any indication the way she will run our country, I 'd say God save us from the Clintons!

Help yourself   May 11th, 2008 10:01 pm ET

Tenacity can be a virtue.
Obstinateness and inflexibility can be a vice.

Senator Clinton should help herself by opting out of the race gracefully while there may be some grace left to save.

Patricia   May 11th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

I am sure H,. Clinton is hoping for a Truman over Dewey moment. And that there will be enough superdelegates who will believe that ONLY she can win the female vote and the blue collar workers. However, if the Black population is only 20% and Obama has won more than half of the votes, what color is the remaining 31-32+ percent?

It is only fair to the voters in the remaining states to have the excitement of the candidates coming to their state and being able to vote, so in that sense, it is good to finish out the voting.

MI and FL delegates will be seated, so there is no need to keep bringing that up until that day arrives. H. Clinton and Obama both voted to not have their votes count – so what Howard Dean has agreed to, along with the state campaign chairperson, is above the bar.

Helen   May 11th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

How many regular working people have 11.4 million to loan to a failing campaign. Only an elitist can afford to waste this money. She has no respect for the uneducated, no college, blue collar worker. Listen at her speeches; she is constantly putting people down in WV, Kentucky, Pennslyvania, Ohio, etc. I am from WV; she had my vote, but she does not now.

Tom   May 11th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

Hillary is a fighter. I really respect her. But, I'm loving the idea of the Democrats nominating Obama and not only losing the Presidency but also getting destroyed down ballot. It will be awesome if McCain wins the Presidence and the Republicans win back the House and Senate. We'll have another 4 years of Republicans picking federal judges and probably 2 Supreme Court judges: 6-3 Majority here we come. Awesome! Michelle Obama is like John Kerry's wife and Obama himself is a weaker candidate then John Kerry was. I love the fact that the Democrats are doing what they always do: Snatching defeat from the Jaws of Victory. Awesome!

alfredo from puerto rico   May 11th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

after all the negative comments she said about obama,trying to make him unelectible,she just doesnt deserve for obama to pay her debts. knowing her she would probably go on and keep criticising him ,so that mccain would win in november.i wouldnt give her a dime….she should do everybody a favor and quit . no mas……no mas, that means no more ….no more…..maybe she can come here in puerto rico and run for governor ,she might win here……no no no ,thats not a good idea…..if i was obama i would not even think of her as a vp………..

mober   May 11th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Hillary stinks. She is trying to "cling" to power, and she will be "bitter", but she can turn to her "Hillbilly" friends for comfort, because that's all she has left….finally she can drink whisky and shoot her guns in the hills of west virginia, because only the unfortunates who are uneducated and poor will at this point fall for her transparent line of bs

Either she's delusional or has an evil plan...   May 11th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

I'm really starting to worry about Senator Clinton. Honestly, do we Americans want someone who can't manage her campaign, is a sore loser and delusional? An honest question.

Rashida Wondering about Hillary Supporters!   May 11th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Hillary Supporters

What is wrong with you all? You cannot possibly call yourself a Democrat if you are willing to elect McCAIN OVER OBAMA! McCain will only make the economy woes worse, gas prices higher, cost of living higher, horrible foreign relations, and a weakening dollar and more!

I'm sorry Hillary isn't gonna win……..oh well now is the time to do what is best for the party! Think of the future, if you think the country is bad now think of what McCain will do! Is it worth living even more poorly and money strapped than we all are now? I don't think so!

So please re-think voting, because if things go badly or more worse YOU ARE TO BLAME AND YOU WILL HAVE NO ROOM TO COMPLAIN!!!!! All because you could not put a personal grudge aside! VOTE ON THE ISSUES and not your emotions……I support Obama but if Hillary were to "capture" the nomination I WOULD MOST DEFINITELY VOTE FOR HER,
Why?
Because at least some change, is better than the McSame!

True Patriotism   May 11th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

well well well well she's going for broke.

NOT A HATER , NOT A CLINTONIAN. INDEPENDENT WOMAN   May 11th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is an insult to women all over the world. Her husband fools around with several women but instead of kicking him to the curve, she stays with him because she is no capable of doing anything on her own. She needs his big mouth and fund raising abilities to shake donors for money to continue on her endless quest for power. Also, she wants rule to be changed to favor her.

This is our time to take our country in a new direction, just like the baby boomers did in the 1960s. We e need to move forward, and allow our generation to carve our own path. McCain and Clinton are the past, we need to move forward and Obama is the right person to lead us.

DEE FROM NEW YORK   May 11th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

ANSWER ME THIS,WHATS THE POINT @ THIS TIME IN A LOST CAUSE?????

CLINTON PLEASE STOP THE LIES AND THE DIVIDES.I WANT MY FELLOW DEMOCRATS AND INDEPENDANTS TO COME 2GETHER FOR THIS SPECIAL MOMENT IN OUR LIVES.WE NEED TO UNITE OUR POWER SO WE CAN HAVE A FREE AND FAIR SOCIETY.WE WANT OUR GOVERNMENT BACK!!!!!WE WANT IT BACK FOR A BETTER TOMORROW!!!!!
OBAMA08 & FOREVER

Tracy   May 11th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Compare how much money Hillary has in the bank for the General Election vs. Obama and that says it all. This is one Democrat voting for McCain in 08. I can live with one term of McCain than I can with Obama's inexperience.

Nadira, Toronto   May 11th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Obama has free press coverage and their reporters as his supporters,

so what is the big deal if she loan herself money to fight for something she believes in?

… AT LEAST SHE IT NOT TAKING FORM CRIMINAL LIKE OBAMA IS….

An American in Canada   May 11th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

FACT: OBAMA WILL NEVER WILL THE GENERAL ELECTION WITHOUT H.R. CLINTON.

WE VOTED FOR CLINTON BECAUSE WE BELIEVE IN HER POLICIES AND HER SOLUTIONS.

WE DO NOT CARE WHO OBAMA'S V.P. WILL BE,.

WE ARE H.R. CLINTON SUPPORTERS AND WILL NOT JUMP ON BOARD AND SUPPORT THE OBAMA TICKET, IF THE SUPER DELEGATES HAND THE NOMINATION OVER TO HIM.

JUST BECAUSE YOU PUT A KENNEDY OR ANY OTHER WELL KNOW NAME TO RUN WITH OBAMA IT WILL NOT MATTER.

OVER 1/2 OF THE DEMOCRATIC VOTERS HAVE VOTED FOR CLINTON AND WANT HER TO WIN THE PRESIDENCY…

AND THAT'S A FACT!!!!!!!!!!!

J Pugh   May 11th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

I hear people saying that they would never ever vote for Obama and I've even read Marie In California say that she would be a "McCainORACT"…Why is that??? Would the main reason it would be because he is African American?

DrRay from Ohio   May 11th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

Enough already! Step aside, Hillary. You've tried to use the gender card and with surprising skill tried the race card against a person of color. You failed in everything you have in this campaign, much like our current "President," the man with the reverse-Midas touch (everything he touched turned to dust).

Hillary's campaign mismanaged the money and does not deserve to have anyone bail them/her out. It's nothing to her and her husband anyway. They are super-rich, pretending to be a rural and blue collar couple.

You can only keep the garbage in the house for so long. After a while, you need to take it to the curb. Bye, bye, Clintons!

nerd57   May 11th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

Make her pay back everyone that donated to her campaign am sure they can use the cash right now for gas. She has the worst mismanaged and misdirected campaign Too much waste i ask can you trust her with our money?

bigg dog   May 11th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

is she nut,s

dwho   May 11th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Obama is considered by McCain and HRC as being an elite. But Obama has not loaned his campaign any cent.
Obama is considered by Hillary as inexperienced. But the inexperienced person is not struggling behind the experienced HRC.
Obama is not short of fundraising. Donations keep coming. This should be a sign to HRC that regardless of what she does right now she will only be making herself angry each day.
Hillary, I love you and you have done well in this primary season. It will be historically important that you will be remembered for your effort. It is time for you to quit so that your effort will transcend to other women who is eventuallly become President of this nation. You have paved the way for all, I say all women.

Terrence (Winston Salem, NC)   May 11th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

I guess we have a snapshot of how she'd balance our budget.

Rob   May 11th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

I am a Republican and will be voting for McCain in November. I love the way the dumbacrats bicker with each other. It is fantastic! I am like the Obama supporters, I wish Hillary would drop out! McCain will win in November against Obama. I think Hillary would have beat him, so I am glad to see things turning toward Obama. Besides if Hillary won the ticket, we would have to watch the African American's riot and tear apart all of our major cities. We do not need that.

jose   May 11th, 2008 9:52 pm ET

her campaign is 20 million dollars in the hole. i am not sure that is a good sign. can any of these candidates manage to run a campaign without getting into debt?

xxxxxx   May 11th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Do

Steve H minneapolis   May 11th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Would she pay of my mortgage i only have 169000 left to pay, Such economic prowness spend other cash go brok and then tell us you are fiscaly responsible hmm let me think on that thank god i have a education it will keep me from voting for her. It was worth every penny.

margaret desson   May 11th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

I think Obama is a breath of fresh air. America needs him to bring a little humility to the nation.

quan   May 11th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

With her campaign running against the liberal machinery … she needs all the money moderates and middle right of DEMS can lend her … including herself.

Let it go on till the CONVENTION

I will write in Hillaryl!   May 11th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

If Hillary Clinton — the most devoted, experienced, knowledgeable candidate — is not the nominee, I will write her name on the November ballot. And so will millions of other wise Americans. No one will shove Obama down our throats!

Frances E. Thurston   May 11th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

The Democratic Party is doing her in. There has been an unfair bias in the media as well. It seems as though the media as well as the super deligates are electing the candidates. What ever happened to ethics when it comes to reporting?

Super delegates are breaking the rules!   May 11th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

I am absolutely outraged that superdelegates are pledging their support for one or the other candidate at this time. The idea of a superdelegate is to wait for ALL the regular delegates to be in place, for the majority vote to be considered — and ONLY THEN are they supposed to weigh in on which candidate is best for the party. The DNC is a sham at this time, and I will henceforth seriously consider my party affiliation. Furthermore, I will NEVER vote for Obama but will write Hillary Clinton's name on the November ballot if she is NOT the nominee. NO one will shove Obama down my throat

Marvin   May 11th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

It's hard to believe that some people are still talking about being a democratic all their lives and if Obama wins the nomination they will vote for the republicans. My guess would be that 75% of these folks are republicans trying to plant a seed of doubt in the minds of a unifying democratic party. These folks fear Obama because they know McSame stands a better chance against Hillary. The latest polls stating that Hillary would stand a better chance were conducted in recent states where she performed well. These polls are inaccurate in representing the entire country. The other 25% who say they are life long democrats and will vote republican, well….. I guess Hillary was right in her comment about those 25%. If I were you guys, I would not brag or let it be known that I was part of this group. Once again, you guys sound like the W. Bush Republicans. It does matter how flawed your candidate has proven herself to you and the rest of the world, you still think she is the best pick. We can only hope and pray that you’ll wake-up.

Andres   May 11th, 2008 9:44 pm ET

The Hillary Clinton campaign is over, she just doesn't know it yet. Obama has the momentum. He just tied her in the superdelegate race. And Obama is leading in every other race that counts.

Central Oregon Mike   May 11th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Money management? How about a guy who throws money 2,3,4, even 5 times the amount of his opponent does into his campaign and still ends up in a dead heat.

Obama is without substance and is not qualified to be president of anything.

Hillary or it's Mcain '08

lol   May 11th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

since obama has all of moveon.org and oprah giving him cash, who cares if they put in their own money, it's their money!

Pete   May 11th, 2008 9:43 pm ET

Terry H, you are the epitome of what is wrong with the country. You cry poverty, yet are willing to vote Republican, in clear opposition to your economic interests (and the interests of the country at large) because you are a racist (or just too stupid). Let me guess, you are white, a religious zealot, have no college degree, are over 65, and probably live in West Virginia (or Ohio). Pull your head out of your keester and read about the issues each candidate represents.

People, figure this out…as long as we keep electing the same old DC club, nothing will ever change.

Obama 08

Super delegates are breaking the rules!   May 11th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

I am absolutely outraged that superdelegates are pledging their support for one or the other candidate at this time. The idea of a superdelegate is to wait for ALL the regular delegates to be in place, for the majority vote to be considered — and ONLY THEN are they supposed to weigh in on which candidate is best for the party. The DNC is a sham at this time, and I will henceforth seriously consider my party affiliation. Furthermore, I will NEVER vote for Obama but will write Hillary Clinton's name on the November ballot if she is NOT the nominee. NO one will shove Obama down my throat

Bob   May 11th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

WOW!!! . If she runs The United States like she runs her campaign our economy will never get fix. Ha Ha…. Hillary is such a joke.

shay/Florida   May 11th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

According to HRC the people in west Virginia are not to bright they're not well educated or they' d vote for Obama. Unfortunately she may be right. Hey W.Va. Someone must have at least a high school diploma????

Obama Democrat   May 11th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

"Susan MO May 11th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Let her add another $12 million Lord knows the economy needs it.

Obama 08″

I don't get you Susan, unless there's a copycat in these blogs, you run hot and cold; one moment you post for Clinton and against Obama, the next, you post AGAINST Clinton and FOR Obama; please tell me you are not a flip-flopper like McWalkingCane or that there is a copycat using your handle.

Obama for Change '08

marilyn   May 11th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

She is going to get interest on her loan to herself, I believe she is so self serving and does not care about the American people, she just wants to be president and she is losing, and she needs to QUIT. If she loves the American people like she says she does. Also I believe that the reason she stayed with her womanizing loud mouth husband was so he could help her win, why else would a woman with any self respect stay with a husband like that.

Sandy   May 11th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Praying!! Are you nuts? If she is not able to manage her own campaign, how could she possibly manage the whole country? Please stop praying and do something more productive – Vote for Obama!! Remember – God helps only those who helps themselves.

Observer   May 11th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

What an irony. Poor people are willing to be paying off a rich woman's debt by donating their precious money.

California Girl   May 11th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Don't give up Hillary! West Virginia and Kentucky will bring you back on board. Don't let the old gard bring you down. They are nothing but male chauvenists, such as Kennedy, Kerry, Daschle, and Richardson, the back stabber. Richardson forgot who gave him a name, which is Bill Clinton. Richardson WILL NOT bring the Hispanic vote to Obama. The name Richardson is NOT hispanic. Does Richardson even know how to speak Spanish? I bet not!

Stand with your head up high! We love you, Hillary!

investment   May 11th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

She calls it an "investment" in her campaign. If she was so "committed" try GIVING 6.6 M to the campaign. Wonder if all the others who have given 100M + to her campaign get their money back once she finally is forced to bow out?

Anyone but that self serving person!

Mena   May 11th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Hillary's unfortunate ability to manage a $100 Million campaign when she was the front runner is what did it for me. I cannot trust someone that doesn't know how to take care of their finances, but yet is quick to interview for the biggest corporation in the world when they had everything going their way.

So here's a question to the Hillary supporters: If she's not capable of managing her campaign (in every way) how can she manage the country?

S. Afsar   May 11th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Why is CNN so biased against Obama. They are unwilling to acknowledge Obama's lead in superdelegates being reported by other networks! It is a shame, I thought they would be the first to report.

common sense   May 11th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

Let me understand what this man said. They plan to pay off her debt. She is willing to lend herself more money but they don't need it, so why not start by PAYING OFF YOUR DEBT! Don't wait to charge us citizens to payoff your debt like you did with your mansion in New York. Yes Clinton supporters, we are paying for her mansion in New York. Not her us American citizens. WHAT A JOKE!

Jose   May 11th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

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

Keith from WI   May 11th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Billary is not staying in the race for the votes now…she only interested in raising enough money so her loan can be paid back…(with interest). She has never cared about the voters or the issues…its always just been the power, the attention, the money and herself. Finally people have finally have seen her and her husband for what they truly are….WE are tired of all of this and we are NOT going to take it anymore…. May they just sneek away and leave us alone …hopefully Ark. will take them back…lol
Just in case she thinks that most people still like her…(57% do not trust her and do not like her)
Everyone keep record of everything she says and does in her remaining years in the Senate so if she tries the Sniper Fire again……this will end much sooner….we can blame the media since her suspicious Senate election in 2000 for constantly putting her name in the news. She never earned that nor did she ever deserve it……Bet the media now knows they created a monster that was merely someone that was married to a president….thats all!
The Clintons remind me of two lowlife con artists tricking the old and uneducated out of their possessions making them think its the right thing to do…

John TX   May 11th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Remember folks, you run a campaign like this…that's the way the country will be run. Except she won't be borrowing her own money, but that of China's.

hillary 08:   May 11th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

reading the ignorance of Obambees blogging against Hillary is one thing I won't miss when this election is over…. and, i would not be surprised a year from now when your little puppet-boy is in the oval office crying because he's clueless, we're bombed by foreigners, rev. wright has his seat along side of OB in the Black House touting Black Liberation Religion, and we're all paying $9 a gallon for gas and the economy is a mess….

that you'll all be somewhere saying… GOD, where's the change?????

I'd rather vote for McCain. At least he did something in his life to deserve the position and I can enjoy a beer from his wife.

Ridiculous!

Hillary must be the president   May 11th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

If Obama wins, I am sure most of democratic whites will vote for Mccain or will not vote at all. That I can come to conclusion that almost 90% of black people vote for Obama so why not whites vote for McCain. I hope Hillary will be the nominee.

Kent   May 11th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Things to do on Monday:

1. Wake up
2. Go to work at Fedex
3. Loan myself 6 million dollars like all the other common blue collar workers
4. Support Hillary because she knows what the grind is like.

Cohiba   May 11th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

I think it is amazing how much heat Obama took over his "bitter" comment, even after he admitted that he worded it badly; but Clinton can get away with implying that "white" Americans are the only "hard working" Americans in making her flawed claim to have a more broad base. Interesting.

Anyway, her willingness to loan her campaign more money shows a complete lack of judgement and fiscal aloofness. I certainly do not want a president that is so willing to throw cash away at losing propositions.

sally   May 11th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

All you Bill and Hillary uneducated blue collar workers. Why are you not stepping up to plate and put ting your money where your mouths are, and spend your hard working dime on these millionaires, so that they can further their political ambitions? This is what they are expecting of you.

Hillary 08 or Hillary 12'   May 11th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

Terry H. you are so right. I am with you all the way.
I definitely can vote MCain if Hillary does get in. She has been treated so badly , and sold out by the big wigs, There is only one thing I can do and that is vote MCain and I know I can take a bunch with me.
You should read on the web what Obama supporters are saying about Ky. and WV. They have called us every bad name in the book. That will just make me contribute more and work harder.

Ashely   May 11th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter all the way but I "somewhat" feel bad for her because she looks pitiful right now…..maybe she'll come to reality on the situation she is in and bow down honorable. I think she is in a slight "twilight zone" because she felt like she had this nomination locked up and she is shell-shocked for sure. She needs much prayer!

Oh well, Go Obama! 08′

strow   May 11th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

SHE IS AGAINST HER PARTY ,,,,,, SHE TOOK SOME DEMOCRATS TO THE CORNER WHERE THEY COULDNT BE BACK AND THINK THE REAL DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE TWO PARTIES. ,,,,,,,
HOW COME SHE WANTS TO BE NOMINEE BEING SECOND IN ALL PLEGED DELIGATES,POPULAR VOTES, NUMBER OF WINNING STATES AND NOW TO SUPER DELIGATES ,,,,,

OHH ,,,,HILARY IT IS TIME TO STOP DIVIDING THE PARTY !!
OBAMA '08

Nathan   May 11th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Marie in California…..I don't care what you think. If Hillary was the nomination….I would vote for anyone but her. So your opinion, like mine, means jack…..!

caswy   May 11th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

this is to Terry H, goodluck with you vote for hillary and trust me you will be back crying if you prediction for anoother 4 years for the repulicans come true. Some other great leader will beat hillay in the nomination and you will vote for another republican. happy Mothers day

Super delegates are breaking the rules!   May 11th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

The idea of superdelegates is to wait until ALL the regular delegates — and the popular vote — are counted. Only THEN are they supposed to look at the "big picture" to decide which candidate is best. Right now, all the superdelegates who are committing prematurely are actually breaking the rules! So much for their integrity. So much for their importance! So much for listening to them! They are out of order and should be sanctioned!

Bruce Taylor, Berkeley, CA   May 11th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

It has become an excercise in futility.
The superdelegates will continue their migration and it will be over soon.
Democrats need to reach out to each other, candidates and supporters, and work towards victory in November.

Mannings Alexander   May 11th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

If this woman cannot keep her campaign afloat, good heavens how would she keep a country from going into a ressession? No wonder she and McCain votes alike and play from the same hand boook.

Reynaldo   May 11th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Hill of bills. Bills of Hill. Who cares? Greed knows no limits

j ksine   May 11th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

how much time and money did she waste campainging in Fla an Mich at the same time knowing they could and would be disenfranchinsed ??

how can she get the young vote when even before the campaign she was saying things like " young people of today don't know how to work hard" or are 'lazy' or some such pandering comment no doubt to a senior audience at the time..

robb   May 11th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

At this point, she should be reluctant to ask supporters to finance her campaign. An honorable (multi-millionaire) person would foot the bill themselves. Will she be the fighter she professes to be when her money is on the table?

Reynaldo   May 11th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Hill of bills. Bills of Hill. Who cares? Greet knows no limits.

Reynaldo
New Jersey

Brian   May 11th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

I don't think their are enough finances for an ego that big.

Dave, Santa Barbara CA   May 11th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

Campaign's 20M USD in debt? Is this how she'd run the White House?

Dan,Louisiana   May 11th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

Who is the Elite now?
She needs to save her money,use her strenght and time to unite the party alongside other elders. Time is of the essence.

Democratic party 2008

Obama never!   May 11th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

We'll just write in Hillary Clinton's name on the November ballot if she is not the nominee. Millions of us!

Mk   May 11th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Marie:
So the only reason you are voting democrat is because you like Hillary? You are happy with the War in Iraq, the economy, lack of health care and loss of civil liberties? I mean, that is really what you are saying in your post. You really should vote republican if you are pleased with the country. If not, then you are not being honest with yourself or anyone else to "Threaten" to vote McCain.

Brazza diplomat   May 11th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

And what exactly is the logic? Borrow herself into oblivion, then cut a deal for Obama to repay her debts when she finally throws in the towel on this campaign?

Remember Hillary, this is the "new" politic — don't expect same-old, same-old this time round. Certainly hope that your, and your husband's many admirers and clients, will now be willing to stand beside you to retire the debt.

And frankly speaking, this situation does not send a good message to the American voters on appropriate use or management of funds.

Time to get on the "Sign in Hillary" Bandwagon!   May 11th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

I've gotten "internal server" problem from CNN, as well as other junk. What a crock! CNN is a junk network. In any case, this probably AGAIN won't get posted — however, like HIllary, a NEVER give up.

If they try to shove Obama down my throat, I will write her name on the November ballot. Let's all do the same. They will HAVE to listen — even CNN, with all of its "your comment is awaiting" (yeah, right), "there's an error on the server" — yeah, right — cop-out.

Ito, Yokosuka Japan   May 11th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Of course she will loan herself more money. She's trying to make easy money with the interrest her donars will need to pay when it comes time to collect. I'm sure the loan she made to herself (and the interrest she will get from it) will be the first debt she will pay off.

What a scam artist she is.

Matthew from Houston   May 11th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

While Hillary does have the right to continue, and it's her right to do whatever it is that she wants to do with her own money, I'm starting to feel that if she doesn't win the nomination in spite of her own effort, she'll run as an independent. If so, that is once again her right to do so. The one thing that does worry me though is what's going to happen if she exhausts every venue available to her. I do not want to see the emotional breakdown and cleanup job that would follow.

I watch every news channel that there is out there and some are stating that Obama has enough popular votes now to render Hillary's lead in Florida and Michigan moot. I can understand and appreciate the woman's desire and determination. For her to have come this far, it would almost be foolish for her to bail out now, but it's just as foolish for her to continue on.

Sooner or later, the presidency will be decided. Be it Obama, Clinton, or McCain, I hope that America goes into the right direction. No matter what happens, change will occur, but change is not always for the better. I personally believe Obama will win the election, but no matter who wins, they will be our country's president.

Louise from ohio   May 11th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

It is nice to be rich and running for president.

roger dowdle, lockhart, Tx   May 11th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

If Obama pays Clinton's debt to obtain her support, it will just prove that she is a typical old school politician who can be paid for. He should avoid giving her any money until after the election as she has proven hr dishonesty time and time again.

yp   May 11th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

If this was the other way around and Obama was behind, and loaning his campaign money, this race would have been over a long time ago. The press would be all over him. Why do the rules change for the Clintons? If Hillary Clinton can't manage her campaign and her husband, how in the world is she going to mange this country?

QG   May 11th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Well it won't be long now! One way trip back to New York

tar   May 11th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Terry H,

I find it amusing that you said that you real democratic leaders rather than the one who resort to trickery to manipulate our votes. It is especially amusing since you say that you are a Hillary Clinton supporter. I'm sorry to say that trickery and manipulation is all that Hillary Clinton has done this whole campaign.

I'm sure you have not forgotten the Gas Tax Holiday, since Sen. Clinton knew that it would not work, she still tossed it out to the people like it was carrot. Also, do not forget that in her book she says that NAFTA was so good for the country when she worked on it with former Pres. Clinton, but now she says that she did not say it.

Sen. Clinton tells people what they want to hear, not what is true and right. Believe me that is trickery and manipulation to get your vote.

Terry H. the Republican party is not going to make your life easier. It seems that if McCain becomes president then you will have another disability.

As they say, a man is blind when he fails to see. If you take the time to listen to Sen. Obama and research what he has done in the Illinois State Senate and the U.S. Senate, you might change your mindset.

If not, I wish you well.

Time to get on the "Sign in Hillary" Bandwagon!   May 11th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

If they try to shove Obama down my throat, I will sign in Hillary Clinton's name on the November ballot. Clilnton supporters, heed the call! Let's all get on this bandwagon!

Nick   May 11th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Hmm, still flogging a dead horse

JIM, Salem NJ   May 11th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

How many of you commoners can afford to just lend your campaign over 11 millions dollars. She has never been amongst the "common" folk. Bill was, but that was a long time ago. She will say or do anything to get elected and her pandering is the worst acting job I've seen in quite a while. She needs to stop being so selfish and hungry for power and drop out. Everyone has to lose sometime. Her supporters have nothing good to say about Obama, yet he's kicking her butt, so what does that say for her?

Jordan   May 11th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

the campaign about Hillary, for Hillary, by Hillary

deborah jeane p, Boston   May 11th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

CNN, how about another story of "why not invade myanmar"?

Ronald L. Betts   May 11th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

This Primary Election has taught me several things. First of all let me state that I am an Independent. The following are facts I have learned: The media does not have the ability to report the election in an unbiased manner. The new term "spin" used to be called a deception or a lie. The election has evolved to race becoming a larger factor than issues and will become the largest single deciding factor in the General Election. The people of America are more interested in the economy than solving the problem in Iraq which is the making of America and the moral responsibility of America. The average American is far more stupid than I ever imagined. If the Democrats had a winner take all process this election would be over and they would not be in the fix they are in right now. Jack Cafferty is the most unprofessional person on the CNN news cast. The popular vote is relative to the General Election. The Delegate count in the Primary is relative only to the Primary and is not relative to the General Election. The Super Delegates are not interested in selecting the candidate that is the most electable against McCain and they simply don't care if they win the General Election because they just want to be done with the process and wash their hands of it. In other words "It's not my problem anymore – glad that's over – now we can get our lives back to normal". The Democrats don't care if voters are disenfranchised or not. Howard Dean's ego is far larger than his intellect. I don't think there is a single true Christian in the Media – the "witch hunt" for Hillary Clinton to quit is proof of this. True Christians don't gang up and attack someone. Obama supporters have a fear the Primary Election will be stolen from Obama and that is the reason they want Hillary Clinton to quit. That is probably enough "truth" for now.

Suzie   May 11th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

I am no fan of Hillary Clinton, but who cares if she chooses to lend her campaign money. Just as it is no ones business what everyday americans do with their finances, the same is true with public officials. Stress over the fact that she lies about Bosnia not how she spends her own money.

BBIII   May 11th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

In response to Terry H…"I will personally keep sending money as I can but if Hillary is out then I'm done. I'll give the republicans my vote but not my money. I'm on disability and simply cannot live on what I get now much less in the future. So many of us are feeling hopeless."

What is sad is that you and others in your situation would rather continue to suffer for another 4 years (under current Washington politics), than look beyond personal feelings and opinions on a candidate. If you took some time to do a little research, you'll find that Hillary and Obama are pretty even on tackling the issues that currently plague our nation; just their respective approaches to those issues and leadership styles differ to some degree. It kills me that people cannot look past the "fog" and "garbage" that has been thrown around in this political process and let that get in the way of “rational thinking”. Everyone has dirt to some degree on them (yes even the Clinton’s). Doesn’t always mean there is malicious intent.

It also kills me to think that people still believe in someone who has run their campaign to the ground, accumulate MAJOR debt and think that she can run the country. How about taking off the blinders and actually start thinking things through instead of running off emotions.

uchenna   May 11th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

Mr. Terry, I see from your comments that your disability is more than likely MENTAL. I am equally a Hilary supporter but I see no much difference between an Obama and a Hilary administration. Since Obama is the likely nominee, I'll throw all my weight behind him for the simple reason that McCain will not do anything different from Bush for our beloved country.

Have you listened to McCain? I understand that not 100% of Obama's plans will be actualized but come on, you've got to be working with a plan. I guess you didn't hear McCain say "the economy will fix itself" or that "we could remain in Iraq for 100 yrs". If you had family in the different branches of the military, you'd know how such statement feels.

Please my brothers and sisters, do not throw away your vote. Vote democratic.

DEMOCRATS 08!!!!!!!!!

Chris in SC.   May 11th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Marie in California,
You are truly juvenile. You would actually support a short sighted, republican–who supports George Bush's unjust war– just to spight Senator Obama? There is no room for such pety spite.

CW

kaushik   May 11th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

there you go girl…..empty your back account…but yeah do save some for legal fees ..youll need them Bill will be filing for divorce soon…his dream of a third mandate is evaporate..poor Billy..

Michael Ray Thompson   May 11th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Hey Democrats, don't waste your money. Hillary is going to lose to O'bama for the Democratic nomination. O'bama will lose to McCain in November by a wide margin. Hey Democrats. Can you say landslide? Congratulations, President McCain! Congratulations, Republican majority. So long, Nancy Pelosi.

Kevin in Saskatchewan, Canada   May 11th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

I'm disgusted by these people who continue to say they will vote for McCain or not vote at all is there candidate doesn't win. The world is watching this one closely. The U.S. has a chance to make history. I believe that both Clinton and Obama have what it takes to be one of the greatest presidents ever. As does the rest of the world. They represent all that the rest of the world admires about the US. And while I respect and admire John McCain, a McCain victory in the fall would only cement that negative reputation that the country currently has with pretty much the rest of the world.
As a Canadian, I can almost hear some Americans reading this and thinking "we, as Americans, don't have to listen to what anyone who doesn't bleed red, white, and blue has to say about our country."….these are precisely the kind of people who make the rest of the country look bad. These are precisely the kinds of people who will vote for McCain or not vote at all.
I am one voice….I respect and admire the U.S.A. And I plead with all of you….DO NOT PUT MCCAIN IN THE WHITE HOUSE.
God bless.

Average Guy   May 11th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

If a company is 95% sure to go bankrupt, why would any body
put money in its stock. Hint, hint, given HRC donated money.
Your are better off donating it to the natural disaster fund, at least if
will not be completely wasted.

Fishers, Indiana   May 11th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Barack Hussein Obama will never be elected President of the USA.

It's is clearly obvious.

Hillary Clinton '08 & '12

Mari in Alabama   May 11th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Of course she would loan herself more money… ridiculous… WHhy are people voting for her! Who is going to pay this money back?

Tom   May 11th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

I really believe that one of Hillary Clinton's problems has been her staff. Isn't this the same Terry McAuliffe that "led" the Democrats (as party chairman) through the disastrous '02 mid-elections?

Good idea: pick a loser to head your campaign!

Sarah C   May 11th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Lending herself more money, so that she can keep giving Republican talking points free air time and hurting the Democratic Party's chances in November, so that two months from now we donors will be expected to pay her back for the sake of "unity"?

Sorry, Hillary. That ship has sailed.

John   May 11th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

To Terry H.

Terry, if you want to support a republican, so be it. You were never a Democrat then. If you cannot accept that more people might like Obama more than hillary, you should really live in a country like Zimbabwe then. They don't know what democracy is. As much as you dislike Obama, believe me, there are more people who don't like hillary, and I can give you one thousand reasons, but I don't want to do that. You know what: if you feel that McCain can represent your interests better, hey, good luck and be happy.

wow   May 11th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

I just loaned myself 10 million the other day, can someone pay this back for me?

RW   May 11th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Which part she doesn't understand?

She was the favorite a year ago…

- but no longer in popular vote
- but no longer with super delegates
- but no longer in Fund Raising

Republicans are crossing the line and voting for her; Doesn't she understand this!!!

$107 million in wealth.. just $11 millions is 10% like, I got $100 and why cant I spend $10 for fun or a movie or a drink!!!

Economy needs it.. Keep spending !!!

Levar   May 11th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

I HAD A DREAM

I DREAMED THAT HILLARY WOKE UP, CALLED ALL OF HER SUPPORTERS TOGETHER HELD A BIG RALLY, AND ANNOUNCED TO THEM THAT AT THAT MOMENT SHE DECIDES TO FULLY ENDORSE BARACK OBAMA'S PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDACY!!

IT WOULD BE A PERFECT OPPORTUNITY FOR HER TO REACH OUT TO HER SUPPORTERS AND ENCOURAGE THEM TO SUPPORT BARACK OBAMA SO WE CAN BRING THE PARTY TOGETHER.

IN MY DREAM SHE TOLD THE CROWD THAT SHE SIMPLY LOST BECAUSE ALTHOUGH SHE IS A GOOD PERSON, BARACK OBAMA IS AN EVEN GREATER PERSON AND WILL BE A BETTER PRESIDENT!!!!

PLEASE HILLARY, UNITE THE PARTY!!!!

SUPPORT OBAMA REGARDLESS OF IF HE SELECTS YOU FOR VP OR PAYS YOUR CAMPAIGN DEBT

THEN AFTERWARDS YOU CAN GO BACK TO DO THE WONDERFUL WORK ON BEHALF OF THE CITIZENS OF NEW YORK AS SENATOR!!

PLEEEEEEASE!!!! HILLARY, MAKE MY DREAK COME TRUE!!

mmm   May 11th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

I have been reading the Obama supporters write some of the most awful, insulting, disrespectful words about Hillary Clinton for months now. I tired of it. It makes me so uncomfortable to even think about voting for someone who won't call his dogs off. How can I vote for a man, who says he's about unity and peace when I don't see it from him or his people running his campaign….it's all talk, they are hateful and self serving.. This is exactly the behavior we saw from Bush and his people. Look a where we're at now. A horrible war, the economy is bad and will be worse, corporations are going to be in trouble, we will SOON see a fallout. Hillary is smart and has EXPERIENCE!!! Bill Cinton will be a bonus because he has EXPERIENCE! . We need them to help us get out of this deep and complicated mess.VOTE HILLARY!

tar   May 11th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

Sen. Obama has said that he is looking into settling Sen. Clinton's campaign debt. My advice to you Sen. Obama is that you should not use the money that has been sent to your campaign for Sen. Clinton's campaign. If your supporters wanted to help Sen. Clinton then they would have donated to her campaign.

Sen. Clinton knows that she can not win the Democratic nomination, but she keeps throwing money down a black hole. If she wants to continue to use her money to aid a campaign that has no hope of winning then do not use the money that I have donated to your campaign.

Sen. Clinton is still running a negative campaign. If she was not still being vicious and negative then I would not mind you using my money to aid her campaign. She consider herself a fighter, but fighting fair is not a part of her campaign.

Christopher W. Mannoia   May 11th, 2008 8:59 pm ET

Does Hillary Clinton want the Democratic party to win this November? Her arrogance, coupled with ther husband's entitlement, have led the Democrats to being splintered right now; the Clintons think that they are the Democratic party; no, it's the voters…

Why does she have to loan her campaign money? Because her large backers, and the American public know that Barack Obama is our nominee, that's why all the money and focus of this race are with him.

Obama 08′

Howard   May 11th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

Clinton Supporters who are abandoning ship (like rats) and switching to Obama are not doing it because Obama would make the better candidate, they're doing it out of pure self interest. These disloyal delegates are all about looking out for number one, not looking out for America. The fact that Hillary is not giving up is not to her detriment, it's an admirable quality. The fact that she is spending her own money, shows the commitment of a person who actually puts her money where her mouth is. Hillary would make a much better President than Obama.

mike   May 11th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

All you guys praying out there, maybe you should pray for other more important things that actually might happen. Hillary has no chance. The SD's are lining up for Obama. I feel bad for her too but this is reality. Give Obama a chance. His policies and stances on the issues are very much in line with Hillary's. Those who will turn to McCain are doing so out of spite. He will not unite this country. He will not improve the healthcare system. He will not bring the troops home. He cannot handle economic issues by his own admission.
He has reveresed himself on tax breaks for the wealty and torture.
Are you really willing to support this man because of your disappointment over Hillary's loss? Think about it?

Citizen Joe   May 11th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

If Hillary doesn't know when its time to quit, then this shows another
prime example of her decision making capabilities.
Others???
1) Spending her own money on a failed venture
2) Negative attack methods
3) Flip flopping on democratic rules
4) Using Bill and not controling him
5) Sniper bullet story
6) Trying to be something she's not
7) Poor and wrong US campaign strategy
8) Gax tax Holiday
9) etc.etc…….

Denise   May 11th, 2008 8:54 pm ET

Would you put gas into a car once the engine has fallen out? God bless this woman's fortitude but she needs a serious reality check.

Hillary Is Done   May 11th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

At some point you have to pack it in. The time is now. Why would anyone invest in something that you know is a losing cause? It's pretty much a done deal so Hillary needs to seriously call it quits.

frank   May 11th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

Through Hillary Clinton, we can see how difficult it is for a woman to become a president! Obviously, she is a much better candidate than Obama, in ability, experience and accomplishments.
There is STILL a long road to go for women to have an equal chance to become a president in the US.

neil04   May 11th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

Terry H, that sounds like the dumbest thing ever. your candidate in the party isn't going to win and you are complaining about apples and more apples as far as healthcare plans which are all but too similar and instead planning not to vote for the democratic nominee if it is Barack?

Then you ought to stay with your problem and when the reublicans are in office for aother 4 years then start questioning why you didnt vote for Obama.

neil04   May 11th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

This is a woman that has run her campaign $20 million into debt and i am supposed to believe by the Clintonistas that she is best to face our economic crisis? She can't manage money for her campaign, her own household, and her projects in the senatehow is she going to fair for the country.

ellianna   May 11th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

I imagine she will get "interest" on the "loan" she gave herself, so she will end up with MORE MONEY IN HER ACCOUNT than the money she considered a "loan"!! Like many of the other comments here, I certainly pray that Obama will use the JUDGEMENT HE HAS and completely distance himself from, and have NOTHING TO DO WITH REPAYING HER DEBT!! I truly believe that any decision to do otherwise will COST OBAMA SOME VOTES IN THE FALL!! Billary has about 159 million dollars!!!!! Certainly they can FLOAT THEMSELVES A LOAN like they did on their 2006 income tax returns!! TODAY WE FOUND OUT SHE IS 20 MILLION IN CAMPAIGN DEBT!! AS USUAL THE TRUTH ALWAYS SURFACES IN TIME!!! Corruption at its best when it comes to the Clinton Dynasty!!

Mello   May 11th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

OK, and she would control US spending and balance the budget…sounds just like Mr. Bush. She could put the country into 3 more trillion in debt during the next four years. Doesn't this bother anyone?

SS   May 11th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

(Clap, Clap, Clap) Congratulations Hillary, you've had quite the run…the amount of delegates you have accumulated reflect all of your hard work…although, now would be a good time to figure out how you will exit gracefully.

beverly   May 11th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Mrs. clinton is eluding her self, have some kind of respect for your self .Your stubbornness is beyond beleif the longer you hold out ,the hard it will for you emotional.

baba

08ama   May 11th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Let's see, about 11 million in loans and 20 million in debt means about $31 million in the hole with more loans to come.

If she can't competently run a campaign, how could she be responsible for running a country?

Lanre   May 11th, 2008 8:46 pm ET

In reply to Terry H:

Why are you sooooooo anti-Obama?
And where have you been throughout this campaign?
Obama using trickery to get votes???
I am not even going to start on who is using gutter tactics!
Go ahead vote republican!
By the way McCain was my candidate from the start.
So help us get him in.
I think there is more to you voting for McCain than Obama
Are you one of those people helping to divide America?

dan   May 11th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

terry a little harsh considering clinton and obama are virtually equal on all issues and their disagreements are meerly social matters
relax a little bit a think it through.
mccain doesn't even know what an economy

Cory   May 11th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

I completely agree with Independent. As an Independent voter who mistakenly voted for Bush last term, I hope Obama gets a chance. We have had enough Bushs and Clintons running this country for 2 decades. With the Bushes, it’s all about war. With the Clintons, it’s about lies, cover-ups, excuses, blame, screaming, screeching, and ect. It is time for change, real change. A breath of fresh air.

Venus   May 11th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

Attention all Hillary supporters! Instead of saying a hundred times a day you will never vote for Obama -could you send Hillary some money!

Maybe she's losing because her supporters are not sending her money! Shame on Hillary's supporters!

Bill   May 11th, 2008 8:44 pm ET

If Hillary doesn't get the nomination with the stupid DNC rules, she should run as a independant. She wins big states and the DNC and Obama is busy disenfranchising Florida and Michigan. She could win without the bs of caucauses that adults can't take time of of work to attend, and the bs of superdelegates and the bs of party leaders and the mainstream media spewing their garbage about her every day.

Closely Watching   May 11th, 2008 8:43 pm ET

To Praying and Terry and all the other Clinton supporters still grasping straws~1) If you must vote for McSame out of bitterness then you will be the ones regretting your decision in two years when the death toll in Iraq has climbed even higher, along with gas prices, the cost of living and the disdain of the the world theater against our country. Your candidate will lose this primary, she will encourage you to support Obama and you will all cut off your noses in spite of your faces because you can't accept the fact that you were wrong and 2) do you really want someone running this country who can't even manage her own campaign? Open your freaking eyes and realize that she has been out campaigned, out debated and is, sorry, simply out of touch with the common man and woman~get on the winning team before it is too McLate.

Obama 08~REAL change we can believe in

Claude, Calgary Canada   May 11th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Hillary has a better chance investing her money into the Bridge to no-where than putting it in her losing campaign.

Abe   May 11th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

With the 35 years of experience Hillary says she has,she should know by now that the American people want change over experience.I am certain she is giong to call all those who voted for Obama snipers.

The Greater Good?   May 11th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

It doesn't really make sense to me for Clinton supporters to argue that she should get the nomination because only she will be able to beat McCain, and then turn around and say that they will vote Republican otherwise… that's a self-fulfilling prophecy.

Also, won't this sort of backlash only be worse if she stays in it until the convention? It seems like she could minimize bitterness amongst her supporters if she were to graciously step down, thus helping the party as a whole.

Brian   May 11th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

Where are her supporters why don't they contribute??????

Leann   May 11th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

Praying? Are you kidding me? She is not going to answer the prayers of the poor and old. She only cares about winning and self image. Look how she manages her campaign, borrowing money? Can you imagine how she will handle federal money? What happen to integrity? I forgot; we lost that during Bill’s term in office.

david abramson   May 11th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

She's done. Simple as that. Figure out how to repay her dept, and get our of the race. Lets move on!

Carl   May 11th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

I am an Independent and find myself amused by the vehemence and seaming ignorance of Senator Clinton supporters in reference to Senator Obama. Exactly what does Senator Clinton have in common with "blue collar" democrats? Other than doing a boiler maker and talking about hunting pheasants "once" as a young girl she has has much in common with common people as Bill Gates and has been in politics longer than she's been able to vote. Truly; she is as much as the same old politics as McCain.

She was completely ok with Florida and Michigan not being counted until she was mathematically eliminated from the race in both pledged delegated and popular vote. Now since it's politically expedient she wants them counted and in turn causing a backlash against the Obama campaign by people from both these states. Here is a woman; regardless of appearances, who is selfishly out for her own mark in History. This also goes for her stance on super delegates: does anyone truly believe that if she were ahead with delegates that she would want super delegates to overturn the vote then? Hypocrisy at it's worse if you ask me.

WeLuvObama   May 11th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Can we all just get along now? For the love of our democratic party and the United States we need all of our democrats – Hillery supporters, Obama supporters, Independents and the republicans that want to join us in taking our country back to come together now. Stop saying if Obama wins I will vote for McCain. Evidently you are doing wonderful in this economy ~ paying $3 & $4 for gas. Maybe it wasn't your loved one that died in a war that should have never taken place. Maybe you just don't care because if you can't have it your way, then its the highway. Please lay aside your selfish ways and think hard about what will happen if we have four more years of George Bush. Please let's kiss and make up. Hillery, please stop spending your money – the sooner you realize that this chapter is closed for you,the better it is for everybody. Give Senator Obama a chance, he may very well surprise you. God Bless.

To Terry H. and Marie in California   May 11th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

To Terry H. and Marie in California (especially you Terry H.),

You both sound like the "typical, hard-working, white, blue-collar" Americans that Hillary touts as her stronghold. It's funny how neither of you brought up any reason why you wouldn't vote for Obama, but it doesn't take a rocket scientist to see right through you. If Obama were a white man, you both would be praising him to the end of the earth.. but because he is black (even though he's more education and well spoken than you could ever hope to be in your lives), you'd rather abandon the party.

You are the people who give the United States of America a bad name.

Yours,

Nothing But the Truth

sharon from CT   May 11th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

i would be furious if my obama donation went to clinton.

didn't i read somewhere that she had another $100 million she could use? she can afford to pay for her own mistakes.

it is her own fault she is out of funds with 1) a badly run campaign, and 2) continuing to compaign when she is already beat.

Go Obama 2008!

Michael   May 11th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

Note to all Hillary supporters, having watched this campaign over the last 5 months I know where you're coming from with the sentiment "If my candidate doesn't win I'm not going to vote" or worse I'm going to vote for McCain…lets keep in mind just how close Obama and Clinton are on their policies, what were you supporting in Hillary was it only the idea of her being the first woman president, or did you go for her substance. If it's the substance then Obama is a heck of a lot closer to Hillary's substance than McCain. We cannot afford another four years of a republican White House.

We have a process, the process says that 50 states will hold primaries and caucuses as well as the US Territories; I think the Super delegates are doing the right thing in upholding the results of these contests. If we're just going to have Super Delegates decide why bother holding the contests? As for Michigan and Florida, even if you add those two states in Hillary is loosing, she's loosing in every category, pledged delegates, popular vote, states won, you can choose to move numbers around all you want but the fact remains the same, she lost; now as Democrats we have got to come together and make sure we have a President in place that will legitimately go after Health care, will work on our dependency on foreign oil, will get us out of Iraq…Are these values you support? Great we need the candidate most like Hillary in his stance on these issues and it's definitely not McCain!

CNN plase post this…

abby from canada   May 11th, 2008 8:33 pm ET

This woman is sick. Her ambition driving her crazy.

kgdexter   May 11th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

All those who keep insisting that they will vote republican if the democratic candidate of their choice does not win obviously do not care very much about the issues, since the two democratic candidates are far more closely related on issues then McCain ever will be. This is not a popularity contest. We are voting for the US president. Please grow up and stop with the poor sport threats on both sides.

AA   May 11th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Please Hillary, it is time. I like Hillary, but my first choice is Obama. When you lose by this much, it is time to exit gracefully. I just don't understand why Hillary's supporters are this upset. It just doesn't make sense!!

Gaby   May 11th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

If she is willing to loan herself more money, where is it coming from? Clinton himself must have the " midas touch." Transparency still in question?????

Wendy   May 11th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

David, why should Obama campaign pay Hillary for anything. She is a candidate and if she put herself on the line in debt then she should get out of debt my herself.

Jim Nelson   May 11th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

Pundits are so funny – their knowlege is less than the American People and there they are day after day w/their ridiculous statements.
It's the Clinton's money to do w/what they want.
I hope you people get Obama for four years – I'll laugh my head off at all the taxes you'll have to pay – I'm retired.
JIm Nelson
Chicago, Il

Indy-pendent   May 11th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

Oh Hillary, a lot of people love you and I like you to an extent, however, you need to stop spending your money and balance your check book.

Lets face it, you ran an inferior campaign against a virtual unknown and got your booty kicked. Clinton supporters need to really put the blame on the Hillary campaign – not the media or Obama or any of his supporters. Please turn blue come November:

VOTE FOR THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE. DO NOT VOTE FOR THE MISTAKE IN IRAQ OR KEEPING THIS HORRID ECONOMIC PLAN OR FOR THE CONSERVATIVE JUDGES MCSAME WILL APPOINT.

It doesnt get more simple than this.

OBAMA 08

Gaby   May 11th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

If she has to use her own money, but she can afford it, this equates to a mismanagement of donor funds. How in the world can her following trust her to run the country?

Willis, Texas   May 11th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

$20 million — that is a small amount considering they have over $100 million!! I would say it is a fair amount for Hillary to realize her dream of "running for the presidency"!

As for the outstanding debt — use the $100 million to pay it off!

lyndon   May 11th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

if hillary does not win the democratic nomination for president, she will probably throw her name in the hat for a vice-presidential candidate for john mccain-anything to get back in the white house.

Mark Vale   May 11th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

I have my doubts about Hillary knowing anything about graceful exits.
One would hope she could preserve a little dignity, but, alas, I guess she is not capable of that.

matt   May 11th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

As a conservative who is open to all new ideas, I have to say that Clinton is killing the democratic , party. Regardless of how much she wants to be the next president it is not in the parties best interest for her to remain in the race. She may be better than Obama, at this point it does not matter, he is clearly the choice of the party, I have said since the begining that a dem will win in 08, now I am not so sure. Johnny Mac has been letting them kill eachother, he can sit back and smile, there is nothing he can say that will hurt the democratic party more than what they are doing to themselves, if you are truly for change and a new direction than get with the program dems your beating yourself this time and I cant thank you more

Abel Jacob   May 11th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

She is better than her campaign and she will be fine even after this long drawn campaign. What did we expect her to do, fold her arms and watch Mr Obama overrun her three or more time over? She believes in what she is doing and certainly committed to it. It wasn't a bad investment and will not be a bad debt. This is a critical moment for this country and the next four years may determine our position in the world for many years to come. I think Mr Obama is smart and gracious enough to do the right think when the time comes. We need a democrat in the white house. Lets start unifying our party so that we can win come November. Mr Obama will need the Clintons all the way and they will offer him their most coverted aid when all is over. We need be more civil as supporters.

robot   May 11th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

Is the money she lends her campaign a tax deduction?

Thuy   May 11th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Hillary is a desperated House wife whom doesn't have a sense of moral. She plays dirty and hope that people will sympathize with her – well they may do that, but I don't.
Who cares about your money? You made that from the Presidency of your unfaithful husband and so far you have don't nothing for us except devide us and cry-wolf !

I need some of that loving too   May 11th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

I would really love if she could lend me a $6M check today as well… It would definitely help with the higher gas prices. Oh… But I think in order to do that she needs to quit. Her fighter spirit (or should I say her personal ego) would not let her do that though, right? Sad…. Really, really sad….

KMAN   May 11th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

Hey, Praying …. it's true her supporters aren't very bright … but they certainly ARE NOT all poor and unable to afford a contribution … perhaps they are just cheap and unwilling to put their money where their mouths are and they recognize she is a loser …. a very sore loser!!!

Mike S., New Orleans   May 11th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

It's not very comforting to know that she can't run a primary campaign without going 20 million in debt. Of course, Bush campaigned against 'deficit spending' and ran up the biggest deficit in American history.

It will be interesting to see how Obama works on the economy after he beats Mr. Magoo in the election.

Jacqui Odell   May 11th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

If this latest is indicative of the direction she will lead this country, we're all in big trouble.

Elizabeth, NC   May 11th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

This is to her campaign team: When will you guys stop thinking of yourselves and tell her the naked truth. She can loan herself all the 109 million dollars and she still will lose. Pls for Christ sake be honest for once.

Ruth   May 11th, 2008 8:23 pm ET

Please. Billary, it's your money to spend as you wish – however, our money to Obama is not for your debt replayment. OUR HARD, HARD-EARNED DONATIONS to Mr. Obama's campaign is not for you or your husband to spend. If you are on the ticket as VP with him, I will vote for McCain.

Shannon   May 11th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

for you ignorant Obama supporters, Obama himself has said there is no deal in the works for his campaign to pay any of her debts. Don't let the facts get in the way of your hate filled rants. Do any of you even have a clue on what the facts are, or do you just make stuff up as you go along!

linda., bella vista, ar   May 11th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

She could always get a refund from the Mark Penns.

Let's hope that "O"'s extra $$$ go to support down thread candidates that we need in DC and States.

StaX   May 11th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

- Independent – I Agree with you there…

One thing I understand is How all these CLINTON supporters are so ANTI OBAMA. I know because her hard work has paid off & All she has been preaching is DONT VOTE OBAMA. And you all have followed. If you are SO CLINTON & If she's a woman of her word. When Obama wins and she gets behind HIM. DO ALL OF YOU CLINTON SUPPORTERS STILL VOTE MCBUSH OR JUST STAY HOME.

All i know is when you lose a BIG STATE. Then the little states are important. *lol* NOW "WV" is the most important little state Ever ..

ORLANDO   May 11th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

If Sen. Obama pays off Hillary Clintons debt, I would loss a bit of respect for him, not enough not to vote for him, but enough to give me heart burn. Hillary made her own bed, now she can lay in it!

Ann Marie   May 11th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Im starting to see the proof that Hillary has the uneducated vote. An uneducated voter would rather vote for someone who will continue the war in Iraq than vote for a black man who will get us out. An uneducated voter would rather not vote if their candidate is not the nominee. An uneducated voter cannot understand the math enough to realize when their candidate has lost. An uneducated voter thinks its okay to change the rules in the middle of the race. An uneducated voter cannot see the big picture.

CECE   May 11th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

Despite the best efforts of two cable news networks, despite fewer fundraising dollars, Senator Clinton has garnered nearly 50 percent of the votes.

YOU GO SENATOR CLINTON!!!!
As a resident of the state of Michigan, I'm disgusted over the fact that my vote for Senator Clinton won't be counted during the primaries.

But SENATOR OBAMA WILL MISS IT COME NOVEMBER!

S. M. Bell   May 11th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

As I objectively view the Democratic race for the nomination, this only further casts doubt on Sen. Clinton. How can I trust her to be ready on day one to lead this country– a country that needs economic solutions before it has even greater poverty problems– when she cannot manage her own personal affairs? Sen. Clinton has slipped into $20 million debt within the past 6 months. She says she's tried and ready, but from her campaign, I'm only seeing that she is ready to lead the nation into more poor financial choices and more hardships that her personal account cannot "lend" us enough money to make due.

Rob   May 11th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

As a NY'er I've voted for Hillary and for those of you that don't live here–the truth is she has done nothing. She's all talk . She really wants to go down in the history books as the first woman. She doesn't care for you or me… and just Like Bush she'll help send all our jobs away and we'll all be living in a new 3rd world country. There won't be health care–there all giving her money–wake up people…God help us all.

Jeff Oregon   May 11th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

The superdelegates need to realize Hillary has won the states that is required to win the general election.

Robert GA   May 11th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

HRC Better hold on to her money. Because once this is over the lobbiest who have been supporting her are gonna call in their IOU's.

CZ   May 11th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Most humorous thing to me about Clinton supporters; blatant denial. She's run a horrible mismanaged campaign. The only reason she's still in it is because of name recognition; if her name was Sue A. Nemeth she would have been done long ago. Yet you people are telling me about how she'd do an outstanding job managing the country. *warning, "young people" language coming* SMH.

Second most humorous thing to me about Clinton supporters; thinly veiled transparency. Clinton supporters that would allegedly leave Obama in the cold should he win the nomination outnumber their counterparts in the Obama camp almost two to one. They are perfectly willing to leave my peers in Iraq to die for four more years to prove a "point". Yet these people complain & point fingers when someone using rational logic indicate the potential racial undertones that contribute to such a glaring disparity, especially considering the similarities in the candidates' positions.

Jeanne   May 11th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

This should have been a "slam dunk" for the Clintons. The fact that it hasn't been shows that she is not the right person for the job.

Robert M. Reidy N.Y.   May 11th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Why are they doing this ?

For what dark reason do they squander their money on this failing campaign ?

I sense something sinister, something unspeakable about to happen.

They will do ANYTHING to win, not for themselves but for the power behind the power…

Eric   May 11th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

I wonder if she is going to spin this around to make this Mr Obama's fault.

American on the outside looking in!!   May 11th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

And she speaks of Obama being an elistist!! NOT!!! She is the true elistist here!!! Give it up Hillary, we need to unite the party!!! NOW!!!

Foreshadowing ?   May 11th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Kentucky Derby reveals the democrat nominee:

Is it any coincidence that in 2008 the lightly raced young colt beat the seasoned filly to the finish line ?

The truth   May 11th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Hillary can always get more money from the library foundation fund. I can't wait to see Hillary & Bill file bankruptcy.

Go OBAMA!!!

Andre   May 11th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

Hmm… I think i've figured out Hillary's strategy to fix the U.S. economy. She'll just loan the money.

Blue Collar   May 11th, 2008 8:10 pm ET

This is good news to us, the Hardworking Blue Collar Workers. It shows that Hillary is in touch with us as to lose $12 million in order to save us $30 this summer. She is just like us.
We can barely feed our families but she has this enormous amount to loan her ailing campaign! Fool me once and you re smart; fool me twice and I am foolish.

Voz de Razon   May 11th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

The question that enters my mind is whether future donations by supporters will be used to just pay her back at some point, rather than for the actual campaign. I know that I don't want to put money into a campaign if it is just going to end up in the poitician's pocket rather than actually make a difference. She can't quit while she is in the hole 10 million, does she wait until the campaign is in the green 10 million so it can pay her back and then quit. Can someone explain how this works?

Bob Miller   May 11th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

A shame she couldn't have a ran a campaign like Ron Paul… in the black as a matter of principle.

Ryan   May 11th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

people like Terry and Marie above give Democrats a bad name. Go ahead and vote for McCain and be prepared to have your sons and daughters shipped overseas to fight yet another war.

Daniel   May 11th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Hillary cannot use Federal Money to pay off her campaign debts. She can use the tail end of her own money to hire a good bankruptcy lawyer! Of course she would not dream of that.

fight now, pay later   May 11th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Clinton is vital to the survival of our Country and planet.

Obama was an overblown idea planted via celebrity endorsements and through courting the liberal media. It won't work beyond the democratic nomination 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 "party unity". Especially when that same party gutted their best candidate and fixed the primary for their personal favorite. Not to mention denying people their right to vote at caucuses and upholding the rule to disenfranchise 2 entire states.

To call for unity at this bloody stage is all rhetoric and wishful thinking. True democrats who believe in fair play, honest elections, freedom, respect and the right to vote don't care as much about "getting along". They care more for their values and beliefs.

I do not even recognize these new democrats as democrats. They are hateful and divisive and call other democrats and Americans vile and vulgar deragatory names that demean those people.

So dream on, Dems. Unity? It ain't gonna happen

Ray   May 11th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

one of the most interesting things that i find in all of this is that if obama wins then people say they will vote for McCain- I struggle with this to try to reason why someone that breathes air and can effectivly strap down velcro sneekers would ever vote for 4 mor years of the crap that has been the bush years. I have given this a lot of thought and have finaly come to a conclusion that if you were willing to vote for Hillary her same old politics as usual- the same lies-so strong she couldent ditch her cheating inpeached husband lieing about snipers born and raised in every state there was a primary
Maybe your sneekers are loose and you see McCain as a breath of freash air.

PCS / North Carolina   May 11th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

True, she is entiteled to continue her campaigne, but at what cost ? Whether, it is Obama or Hillary you have to draw the line. Her campaigne is disorganised and they can not control the finances. How is she going to run the economy. People are voting for her just for the "Clinton" name recognition. We are spending millions of dollars, just to find who our nominee !!, while 25,000 PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD ARE DYING FROM HUNGER EVERY DAY.

DNC has to step in and give the nomination to either Obama or Hillary. Because of Hillary's power hunger, "BLACK VS WHITE" divisive tactics, "i am the fighter" attitude DNC is going to bleed to death. DNC, JUST GIVE THE NOMINATION TO HILLARY. SO SHE CAN BECOME THE "FIRST WOMEN PRESIDENT" AND THE PRESIDENT FOR THE "HARD WORKING WHITE VOTERS". SHE IS DELUTIONAL BEYOND IMAGINATION.

MD   May 11th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

Pay your debts to the hard working Americans you have, in good faith, worked for you. This sense of entitlement that the Clintons impose on the American people is elitist.

John WA   May 11th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

A vote for Hillary is a vote for McCain at this time. A $ to Hillary is a dollar back in her own pocket.

timothy Webb J   May 11th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

ohh yes right, go ahead, you are all out of touch, but yes she has the money which she will bill later to her supporters somehow somewhat, afterall that is why they are fighting so hard to stay i npower, they discover the best way to make money in the US, the american dream,:

set discord
encourage division
enable and say yes to racism
write all about it in a book
talk to the colombians
tell the elderly Osama is after you at your door
get Limbaugh's support
say that people dont have insurance evne if they do
use people's weaknesses against each other,
let the press know anyting about gozzip on SD
press people via your wealthy friends
dont release the list of your library or foundation .. they will find out Osama's brother gives millions to the clintons
keep the judge in CA re : paul vs. clinton in secret, they will never find out about the biggest fraud case in teh world
keep writing books on fairy tales
keep lying about Bosnia, Iraq, Iran, Colombia, and the rest of powerful and rich countries as long as the bank account grows big who cares,
this is after all clinton power…………..everyone has to fear it.. none will ever defeat it……………

Bobby   May 11th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

The hope for ordinary man is Obama not liars.
Obama 08.
Cnn please post my article.

Mauri   May 11th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Thank you Hillary for giving folks in those remaining primary states the opportunity to cast their votes just like the rest of the country has. Left to all the whiners, crude talkers, and bellyachers — they'd skirt the democratic system all the while resorting to the lowest of the low name calling. Shame on all of you for telling this woman, who has every right to carry through with the election process, to get out. One of these days, as someone once said, your own "chickens will come home to roost," and that's when everybody will recall what this great and wonderful the lady to tried to exercise America's opportunity and run for the presidency while all of you said such sorry things about her.

My husband and I are almost 80 years old, and we have gladly contributed to Hillary's campaign. Why? Because we've seen 12 presidential elections come and go, and we know the difference between those who have what it takes and those that don't. She has it!

Donah   May 11th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

And WHO SAYS the Clintons will use Federal Money to pay their debts off….
THINK !! Nincompoops !
Donah////

Lee   May 11th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Go Hillary !!!
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!

Hillary 08!

Vi   May 11th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Did you know that West Virginia is the least educated state in the US. The majority of people think Obama is a Muslin, and is not patirotic. This is the 21 century. How can we have a state with so many uneducated people? Hillary is now doing damage to the Democratic Party. She will continue this until she separates the Party completely. Of Course she will lend herself more money, she expects Obama to pay her bills when he is the nominee. She thinks if she destroies the Democratic chances this year she will be able to run again in 2012. She is betting on this manuver. She is so much like Bush. Its her way or the highway for the DEmocratic Party.

Stranger   May 11th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

Loaning yourself money as a pres candidate is noy very impressive to me. Who's the elitist?

Gemmeg   May 11th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

She did put Rev.Wright behind Obama, now she is just paying the price of diirty game.

Bitter Tommy Hussein in St. Louis   May 11th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

I didn't get a chance to say this in a previous thread, but I think the people who say that Obama does not have enough experience and that he will turn the presidency into an "on-the-job internship" are being extremely condescending. I'm sure many of the people who say this are the same ones who say Obama is arrogant and condescending.

First, Obama has been in public service, in one capacity or another, for 20 years. That is plenty of experience. He has held elective office longer than Hillary has. Secondly, Obama has a BRAIN. Whatever he doesn't know, he can figure out. He is a brilliant man. If you are not even willing to agree on this, then I know you are not being intellectually honest in your criticisms of him.

JFK had about as much experience as Obama, and he did more to save the world from nuclear holocaust (during the Cuban Missile Crisis) than any other president, before or after. What would have happened, had he decided to be a jerk and not even talk to Khrushchev? I think the answer is obvious.

It never ceases to shock me, how many people are willing to actively vote against their own interests because their specific candidate is losing in the party primaries. Don't you realize that this is much bigger than the two candidates and these stupid little ego games? There will almost certainly be two or three Supreme Court justices retiring during the next four years. Do you want to keep Roe vs. Wade (Obama) or not (McCain)? Do you want gas prices to go down or at least remain where they are (Obama) or do you want to pay $8.00/gal gas (McCain)? Do you want peace with Iran and hopefully peace with Iraq (Obama) or do you want to be at war with both of those countries, which is something we can't even afford to finance (McCain)?

By the way, I'm not one of the "vitriolic haters" that Hillary supporters here are always lashing out against. I would have gladly voted for Hillary in November, had she won the nomination.

Eugene-MN - Hillary 08   May 11th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Hillary is loaning money to complete the campaign. She is completing the campaign to give the people a chance to vote for her in those states and to complete her mission. She has every right to do this and you all know it. She will pay off her debts and you know that too. Stop being petty about all of this. She has more guts then all of you Obama supporters put together and I'm sure you envy that about her. Perhaps that is why you hate her so much, you little change and hope people with such highly lauded values! Lol!!!!!
She's doing it for the party as well as for herself to complete the campaign. How many of you gutless wonders would do the same thing for the democratic party to help set Obama up right and to help support Hillary win if she were in the same position?
I will not vote for Obama either and I have been a staunch democrat a lot longer then you little Obama putzes have been alive.

Sandy   May 11th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

I think she has a lot of gall to have overstayed in the race, not collected much, if any, money from her followers, loaned out her own money and then is expecting Obama's campaign to pay HER debt??

Wait just a minute…..Obama's followers want their money to pay for his use, not hers.

The Clinton's still have $100 million…..they can certainly afford to pay off their own debts.

So typical of Hillary and Bill. I and most of the world are just plain tired of them.

Go away Clinton's.

Why?   May 11th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

To Marie in California,

So it is Hillary or nothing in regard to the Democratic party? You don't care about the economy, the war, and civil rights – is it all just about Hillary?

Could you please take a look at the big picture? There is more at stake in this election than your hurt feeling regarding your candidate losing the primary.

If you want to vote for McCain in the general election, no one is going to stop you. However, will you be able to live with yourself after another 4000 die in Iraq because you were stubborn and refused to vote in the best interest for our country?

Beatrice John   May 11th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

McCain/Clinton '2016

WM   May 11th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

What happen to the 10 million in donations after Penn, did she spend it all ready or did she miss-speak again and the money never existed? Something does not add up here? This type of activity indicates the major flaw of Hillary as a candidate, and worst as President; she has a major problem with the truth!

Lisa   May 11th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Comical. If it were anyone else, she and her supporters would be accusing them of trying to "buy" the election….but because it's her, it's all good.

She probably should have tried appealing to the "educated" folks a bit more….they have more cash to spend as evidenced by the Obama campaign fundraising stats.

Desperation is not a good look on her.

Lee , PA   May 11th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Hillary's advisers can not tell her what to do. They stick around waiting to be paid the money she has owed them. Pride and egos are on the way for Hillary to concede. Her supporters were screwed and lied to. H's supporters love their country and believe in our election process. The world is watching where democracy is a distructive and nightmare for some leaders where tyranny is rampant. We have to have a nominee now, let our wound heal in time for the GE. For the next six month nothing is getting done except bickering and listening to McCain's and Bush's dogma, of course Jenna's wedding. The whitness and boldness speech of Hillary is a cheese bait to drag OBAMA which is ignored and moving forward. Wake up America, get up and smell the roses. Stop the drama

Hal   May 11th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

I love all these "Clinton" supporters who say they won't vote for Obama. . . Because your candidate is more important than your country. . . Or because your racism trumps your patriotism or your faith. Clintons supporters are sounding more and more like Bush supporters, ignorant, ideologues and false to their religion.

A swiss guy   May 11th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

She played.

She lost.

But she can't admit it.

Just pack your stuff hillary and get the hell out of that race.

She's not here for the party. She's there for her…and that's sad.

luis   May 11th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Terry is scary

gp   May 11th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

is that how she would menage our economy????Many thanks but i can't wait to see her goini away.

granforchange   May 11th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Terry H.. You are living in The World of Disney.. Hillary has let you down and other supporters for her own Personal Gain.. DO YOU really think she cares if you donate or Not?? Or whether you are disabled and on a fixed income?? Think about it… !!! Hillary should be ashamed of herself for Using You and others for her her own Personal gain…. ! If anyone is going to turn things around that would be the MAN of the HOUR, Senator Obama, NOW you can count on him for sure…. !! Hillary is a closet Republican…. With folks thinking the way you are, Please Leave the democratic Party, and Good riddance !! Obama Suporter 08

Fredi   May 11th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Note to Hillary:
Jesus says: Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant (Matthew 20:26 NLT)
Pauls says: Do nothing from selfishness or empty conceit, but with humility of mind regard one another as more important than yourselves; (Philippians 2:3)
James says: God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble (James 4:6)

Can you support the vision Barack Obama has cast for this nation? Can you serve this vision no matter who gets the credit? Can you find it in your heart to serve and support the candidate the nation has chosen? Can you give all you have to make the next presidency the best period in recent American history – even if this president is not you? Even if no one will know but you – and Him? Here is your chance to live your faith – here is your role in history – this is your path to greatness.

Michael, NY   May 11th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Friendly Feedback – Hillary has bankrupted her own campaign, how can she talk on economy issues? How does that demonstrate her management skills and experience? She will be soon answering the phone at 3am and all hours day and night from bill and collections agencies. What do you need to see her bankrupt our government also? You are already seeing that done by the Bush team.

Ed NJ   May 11th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

EXCESSIVE INTEREST RATE?

I wonder what the interest rate is on the loans she made? Since loans to these types of campaigns always paid back over time, she could be making an "above market interest rate" off of her supporters. That would be slick considering her opportunities in our normal financial markets are so poor now.

It would be nice to know what the interest rate is!

LMAO   May 11th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Hillary supporters (what's left of you, that is), it's time to face facts.

HRC will NOT ever have another shot at the Presidency after this election cycle. Not only will she be JUST PLAIN TOO OLD (for a woman) in 2012, but her support base shows that it is steadily shrinking, not growing.

Hillary Clinton spent her 8 years in the White House as the President's (sometime) consort battling tirelessly to defend herself and her husband from a lifetime of questionable practices and outright scandals, in the process casting half the country as willing participants in some "vast, right-wing conspiracy" that simply couldn't abide their basic wholesome goodness. Then, after B.J. Billy disgraced his office and stonewalled in order to finish out his term (thus handicapping Al Gore's bid for the office but increasing his own marketability afterwards), she spent the next eight years perpetuating this division by leading the Democratic cheerleading squad in their mindless hatred and demeaning contempt for all things Bush.

And remarkably, it worked! Hillary Clinton carpetbagged and bought her way into a Senate Seat from New York, sabotoged the 2004 candidacy of John Kerry, and stood poised to become the default Democratic nominee for 2008 with the full suppurt of virtually the entire Democratic Party behind her — but for one, tiny little snag that she and her ego never saw coming. More than half of the members of the Democratic Party soon discovered someone else that they liked better. And a significent portion of that "other half" has now come to see poor Hill in such an unflattering light that they have since vowed that they wouldn't cross the street to spit on her if she were on fire.

Having turned half the country against her beforehand, Hillary Clinton has no source she can turn to to mine for new support. And now, given her steadily eroding base of what she has left, she hasn't a snowball's chance in hell of ever sitting in Bill's stained old chair in the Oval Office as history's first female President of the United States.

Thank God!

Edith Arkansas   May 11th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Hillary Clinton loaning her self millions,why? To keep on giving highly false hope just to stay in the race to save face giving the voters, illusions of grandieur? Superdelagates are turning to backing Senator Obama in big numbers everyday. She needs to step down making racist comments that the hard working white people will vote for her. This is the same person who carried the Bitter Issue out of context to outer limits. I read a CNN report that reported Hillary Clinton intends to press the hell out of Obama for a VP ticket with him. First of all it would be out of order for anyone to press a candidate to put them on their VP ticket this is unheard of and further shows Senator Clinton's desparation to get back in the Whitehouse, do anything, say anything same old same old Wasington underhanded polictics. Secondly the Clintons have to much baggage, and with a fraudulent, obstruction of justice, and more lawsuit case#BC304174 Paul vs Clinton pending the republicans will have a field day with all of their baggage. No doubt that is why outside Republicans like Rush Limbaugh and others push for the voters to vote for Clinton. They know about the lawsuit and other.

George   May 11th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

those who want more blood of great American sons and daughters in Iraq will vote for Mccain. what else?

Cheryl   May 11th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

It is high time Hilary pack up and go home. If the role was reverse
surely Barack would have gone home gracefully. Hilary, you gave
it your best, and it just wasn't good enough. This is a movement
with divine intervention and thank God Almighty, He is still in
control. Change is what we need as a nation and I am betting
on Barack. Lets go all the way!!!!!

She'll survive   May 11th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

I think Hillary Clinton can get a majority of her supporters to write her name in- without any campaigning at all.

Anthony   May 11th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Let's take alook at a few thing's that I found strange with Hillary and her money.

1. Hillary's campaign state that after her win in PA they raised
$10 million in 24hrs after April 22nd vote.

2. Two weeks later after her routing in NC and squaker in IN that she has loaned her campaign another $6.4 million.

In my eyes you tell me that $10 million is lot of money to get after a big win and now two weeks later that money is gone. Let's be real one or two thing's has happened .

1. Hillary didn't raised the $10million in the first place or it was far less then was stated.

2. Or Hillary is so deep in debt that the money was already gone before the checks and credit card cleared.

One thing that will kill a campaign is when the money trail is gone dry that what happend to Hillary now. The first thing of poltics you can't win an election with your own money it will never work. now Barack is willing to bail her out. His campaign is a money machine that is endless and keep's going and going. So if Hillary won't quit the campaign by herself then the money will. Cause nobody gives money away for nothing. in this day and time in the Bush Era.

Canadian Observer   May 11th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

I have been watching this interesting primary from up north in Canada and it is quite clear that Barack Obama is America's only hope. How can the Clintons say he is not electable: he is ahead in pledged dels, popular vote and number of states won, and he is still not electable. If Clinton says she has the support of the base of the party, well, that base is obviously not enough as she is behind in all ramifications. I think the clintons are still in denial, but it is clear America wants a new future, not on the same old divisive democrat republican fighting. America needs someone who can bridge all gaps, between race, rich and poor, etc and Obama is the best person that can do the job. If the clinton campaign says Obama can't win in the big states, it should not be an issue in the general electon if they follow through on their promise to support whoever is the nominee as they will thrpugh their support and their base behind Obama. If the clintons do not end this after June 3, it will be clear that they do not have the interest of the party at heary, and all that seems to matter to them is to win, at any cost including destroying the party in the process. There is an old African saying that "he who the gods want to kill, they first make mad". That is where it seems the clinton campaign is treading as how they handle the next 3 weeks will deterine their political future within the democratic party and the aerica political scene at large.

Walt, Belton,TX   May 11th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Sure, why not? Most of it was payoff money from pardons and bribes for making so-called speeches anyway. Sleaze begats sleaze!

Jeff   May 11th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

If she can't manage her campaign budget of less than $200 million, how would she manage the entire U.S. economy of over $10 trillion? This is a preview (on a small scale) of her fiscal responsibility. How are we going to vote for someone who is $20 million in debt, and expect them to be the best person to turn our economy around? Its like asking a Doctor to perform brain surgery on you, when the doctor has just been sued for malpractice. It doesn't make any sense!

Amit   May 11th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

Let it go Hillary. Let it go and don't make a fool of yourself and your supporters. You are an adult after all, aren't you?

Joyce in Florida   May 11th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

You Obama supporters should shut up and stop bashing an extraordinary lady who wants to be our President. Your arrogant and demeaning words against her shows your own character (which is really flawed). We don't need someone in the White House who has no idea of what he is going to do to run our country. He is just WORDS WORDS WORDS. No substance whatsoever. The voters in the upcoming primaries should really listen to their candidate of choice and choose the candidate who is more qualified to run against John McCain. My choice has been and will always be Hillary Clinton. I hope the voters and anyone else who hasn't endorsed any candidate really look at how she is the most capable, smart, and experienced person to run our country as President. GO HILLARY 08!!!

rodney   May 11th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

hey hillary, why dont you quit now while you still have money left!!!!
Theres no chance in the world that you would secure the nomination!!!

SamSunny   May 11th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

I just don't get what the Clinton campaign is hoping to accomplish. How can Hillary's actions say anything but "I am a sore loser and I am willing to drag this out as long and hard as possible to hurt the party and the nominee"? I don't see any other reason than bitterness. Saying you are waiting for some miraculous disaster of your opponent — is just crazy….all the losing candidates could have used that excuse and we still would have 10 of them to chose from. Mrs. Clinton is making herself look ridiculous.

Pat in Cali   May 11th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Obama should not repay her loans to her campaign. If she has that much faith in herself, let her eat those loans. We hard working Americans who donated to Obama's campaign do not deserve to have our donations bail out Hillary's mismanaged campaign. It's an example of how she would run this country – recklessly. She's pouring good money after bad.

Hillary supporters take heed. She can't balance her own budget. She can't manage her own husband. This is her second term in the Senate. Why hasn't she been concerned about the price of gas until now? Memorial Day is around the corner and she hasn't introduced that bill yet to save you 30 cents a day, which is a insult to us hard working Americans not matter what color we are. Perhaps you can send it to her to bail her campaign out.

Margaret D   May 11th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

Its one thing to say about this election CNN and the rest of the media were unfair and play dirty tricks on Mrs Cliton, you all gave mr obama a free ride to the nomination, not even the racist remarks of mr wrigth afftected him why? because the media again help mr obama and made comments like" its just silly election year comments" let me tell you mr obama and his reverend are the biggest racist…..but the "silly election year will come to an end
guess what reality will set up quick and obama will not win the election I never voted republican before but this time I will if Mrs Clinton is not the nominee I will even work for McCain. I will not ever vote for a racist like obama remember "guns and religion " well I'm a southern baptist and I took a high offense to his stupid comments

Eric   May 11th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Question: Since there are SO MANY die hard Hillary fans who would NOT want to see Mr Obama in office, how is it that her campaign can not stand on its own two feet?

I personally think she is dreading the realistic bow out because she will have to eat every word she said about Mr. Obama not being qualified to run the white house when she starts to support him as she stated she would.

Hillary, you should have been a bit more careful in your choosing of words, ads, and attacks. Not only are you not getting the Democratic nomination, you wont even get the VP spot….LOL

DO NOT GIVE HER ANYTHING!

FactCheck   May 11th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

And there is no doubt that she will want Obama to pay it all off when all is said and done. Since she doesn't have a prayer to win this, she figures she'll make a quick buck out of it. And as for you "Clinton supporters", what democrats need ot do is to keep racist, delusional and desperate types like you far, far away from their party.

Sandy - PA   May 11th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

She is totally pathetic at this point. Like a poor captain, going down with a sinking ship. Give up already, Clinton, you lost. Go ahead and admit it.

Dewey Taylor   May 11th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Is she willing to spend or lend her self money. There is a BIG difference.
If she is so sure and feels confident of the outcome of the remaining races, she should just spend her money on herself. I for one will not donate anymore money to a losing cause. She should not get reimbursed for any monies she spends for/on her self.

Clinton's lost   May 11th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

A horror movie that just won't end!!!

Otto   May 11th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

More power to her and she does what she please with her money. I am only concerned that she is poor and not an elitist.

She said Obama acts as though he is an elitist but would he be able to loan his campaign 20 million?

The blue colloar hard working none college people should take a cue but they don't seem to understand because they are either not quite intelligent or they have blind fury.

Some talk down others, some uplife others and some trick others to believe a load of bull. She is doing very well at making hard working Americans look stupid.

DrFill   May 11th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

The total amount loaned is estimated to be around $11 million, with the campaign $20 million in debt.

Her credit is worse than mine!

Maybe I should run for President?

A cadaver could roll over the bar she's set for fiscal responsiblility.

DrFill

Ziggy   May 11th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Is it how Hillary 's going to fix our economy, our national debt by borrowing more money from the Chinese and trying a quick fix to something that is structurally deficient? Her strategy has not worked since the beginning, and her vision to win the nomination by Super Tuesday was blured by a huge ego. The solution to her money campaign problem is simply to quit the race. Look how Obama has won the race: He put on a long term strategy, had a better vision on how to run and win this race. It's working and he still has more money left to lend to Hillary. It looks like to me that the better experienced between the two is Obama, although he never run a presidential campaign, never been a CEO of a multinational company, or a governor. It's called vision. He is a visionary leader. That's what we want in Washington.

B ESS   May 11th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Near the end, you could tell Terry McAuliffe was stretching the truth. He quit looking directly at the camera and Tim Russert, looking to the side and down. Do not trust him.

Paula   May 11th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

It's completely irresponsible for people to say they'd vote republican if their candidate doesn't win. The future of the country is at stake and voters are behaving like playground kids. Grow up and continue to support the party that you profess to belong to. Anyone is better than McSame. Anyone!

Independent   May 11th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

I would like to make a quick point to those Clinton supporters who intend to vote for McCain over Obama. While certainly you have every right to go through with this, I would ask you to analyze why. If you truly believe that John McCain and the republican party will better represent your economic and social interests than Sen. Obama then go for it. However, if this act is based purely in spite, then please re-consider.

Hillary Clinton is a fine candidate, and I would be proud to vote for as president. However it seems less and less likely that I will have that oppurtunity. I could not, in good conscience, give my vote instead to a man who epitomizes an administration we have all prayed for an end to for the last eight years, just to send a message.

Obama is not a perfect candidate. Obama is not the best candidate. Yet, given the alternative, I gladly embrace him.

oneway   May 11th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Yeah someone needs to talk her down, She's losing it (mentally).

Stand back she going to blowwwwwwwwww

Ken M.   May 11th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Seems to me that the ability (or inability) to raise funds would factor into the "electability" equation.

Anonymous   May 11th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

And for the Hillary supporters who are hating and would not vote for Obama and donate to his campaign, guess what he does not need your money or your vote. Come November, he will be the new president and you all will be so ashamed of your decision.
Hey you all have been donating to Hillary Clinton and look at where your contributions have taken her. You all feel the hard econnomic times now wait until McSame takes the white house and goes on rampage bombing Iran and the rest.
Obama has managed his campaign excellently, and he will do same as president. Its time to unite now, but if you don't want to unite sorry you'll miss the train.

Todd   May 11th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

That's right , vote for McCain…Push abortion rights back into the dark ages. Continue the war in Iraq (500 billion dollars spent and counting). Push the country further into recession…shall I continue? Are you a democrat or not? This election isn't about you and candidate, it's about putting a democrat back in the White House. There are winners and losers in every contest and it's time to put aside your bruised feelings and come to your senses. We will need every vote in November and I hope those of you support Clinton will unite with all Democrats, support Obama and help rebuild this Country.

Against FEC rules to pay Clinton debts   May 11th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Obama cannot pay off Clinton's debt – it's against FEC rules. Obama donors, do not be concerned. His campaign can donate only the maximum $2300 limit any donor could give for a primary or general election.

He can only 1. Ask his donors to contribute to a special fund, or 2. Have fundraisers for her.

Chris Gagliardi   May 11th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

I am sure the financial/economic brilliance of Mrs. Gas Tax holiday came up with this little snippet of financial advice all on her own too. (probably while ignoring the opinions of experts and other level headed advisors) This shouldn’t surprise you, it sounds a lot like our current administration, ignoring experts and doing something because it "feels right".

Its a sinking ship, jump…don't donate money to it

Michael   May 11th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

I'm tired of hearing Clinton supporters saying that Obama isn't electable, that he'll lose in November.

THE ONLY THING RENDERING HIM UNELECTABLE IS CLINTON SUPPORTERS, DEMOCRATS MIND YOU, REFUSING TO VOTE FOR OBAMA OUT OF SPITE.

Does anyone else understand how flawed that logic is? Stop acting like children and unite around your democratic nominee… if you truly are a democrat, that is.

LINFORD YOUNG   May 11th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

I WOULD'NT BE SURPRISE IF BILLARY JUMP SHIP AND GO WITH
MC CANT JUST TO DESTROY BARAK OBAMA ,BUT IF THE WITCH
EVEN DRIVE A PEG IN HIS HEART IT WOULD'NT HEART HIM
BECAUSE THAT WOULD'NT BE NOTHING COMPARE TO WHAT SHE HAS DONE ALREADY.WHAT A WOMAN SHE IS NOT GOING TO STOP
UNTIL SHE DESTROY HERSELF,HER HUSBAND AND HIS LEGACY
AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY
WHAT A WOMAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sue, Menlo Park CA   May 11th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

She can't balance her campaign's budget, but thinks she is prepared to manage the whole country's finances? That's crazy!

Lynn , Georgia   May 11th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Listening and reading the stuff some of the people put out kills me. I admire Hillary for staying the course, that shows me she is no quitter, she has faith in what she is doing. The poor ignorant people that are so gullible they can't see through this trick that is being worked on them. Rev. Wright gave everyone the big clue, Michelle tossedf in a few more. America stand up and help this honorable lady TRY to save what's left of our country, if you won't do that at least salute two great Americans for what they tried to do for us, Hillary and Bill Clinton. The meth generation giving it all away!

Independent in AZ   May 11th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

I think this is sheer proof Hillary is not qualified for the office of President. She can not even begin to maintain her own finances and can not recognize when there is no hope of success. Reminds me of Bush and Iraq. Lies and more lies and cannot tell when things are hopeless. Her two candidates, both McCain and Obama, have shown they can manage a campaign and control their finances.

I think we have two qualified candidates. One Republican and one Democrat and Hillary is not in the "qualified" group.

In debt on day one. Hillary '08

Tired of the Threats   May 11th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

I'm so tired of these Hillbillies threatening not to vote for Obama…Who Cares????

The majority of Democrats WHO VOTED FOR OBAMA (remember he's WON the primary) would have the same issues that you have if this election was STOLEN from OBAMA…

Remember, OBAMA isn't asking anyone to break rules so that he can win, that's Hillary…

Obama isn't trying to get superdelegates to turn over the will of the people who VOTED, that's Hillary…

JFK   May 11th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Good for Hillary, she can stay in if she wants to. She may or may not win but I am sticking by her. She does not listen to the ridiculous political pundits. Hang in their Hillary, not all of us bye into the Obama hype!

Chuck   May 11th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

I'll wager my month's pension check that this primary race would now be over if Obama was in the same position as Hillary currently is. Super delegates would have flocked to Hillary long ago and Hillary would be spouting a different tune. This woman will neither accept, believe, nor face the reality that she's losing or lost this contest. Her State of Denial is unreal.

Obama supporter   May 11th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Could the superdelegates act in a super way now by backing Obama so we can build a strong coalition against McCain. I respect Hillary, but its clearly time to get out and stop loaning her campaign more money. how does she even intend to pay back? Hillary, do us all a favor and join the winning bus

"Obama 4 life, Obama 2008″

Joe White   May 11th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Hey, when you've got $110 million in your bank account, what's $10 million to "lend" to your campaign? Hey, make sure it is a "loan" right? Otherwise, you'd have to comply with all sorts of FEC requirements. Another end-run by the Clintons!

JacknJill   May 11th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

The fact that she's had to loan herself 11 million $ and is still $20 million in debt is a
VERY GOOD INDICATOR
that Hillary would NOT BE A GOOD PRESIDENT!
She has run a terrible campaign. Debt-ridden and full of lies and pandering.
PLEASE West Virginia, SEND HER PACKING!
We can't afford Hillary in the White House!
She had the nomination in the bag and lost it by NOT BEING ABLE TO EFFECTIVELY RUN HER CAMPAIGN.

HELLO? ANYONE LISTENING? She CAN'T do the job!

Jane   May 11th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Thank God that the Clintons are almost history! This is such a great time for celebration! The Clintons need to go far, far away!

Anthony   May 11th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Does it make sense adding more money into something that mathematically wont work? If she is not able to add this math and see where things are, how is she going to manage the country? Lets be real for once.

Charles   May 11th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

I think she should continue. It is her call, she chose to run, she can decide when to quit. If she wants to lend herself more money, press on. Bill can give 10 or so speeches and pay it off.

As for not votinfg for Obama, the differences between Clinton's positions and Obama's positions are almost invisible. The choice between the Democrats and Republicans, however, is vast.

Do you really want to have a healthcare system that supports all those on the ropes Insurance Companies? Or the mortgage crisis: bailing out the predatory lenders (Bear Sterns)? Or more Supreme Court justices who vote in support of a radically different interpretation of the Constitution than even the founders did? The next president will get to choose at least one if not more justices to the high bench. What kind of justice do you want? Ones which would make abortion illegal even in the instance of rape, incest and in which the health of the mother is of no consequence?

Or one who would suspend the gas tax so that the oil companies could pocket even more money? (One who acknowledges economics is not his strong suit?) The experience to keep us in Iraq another 100 years even though that is the exact policy which fuels Al Qaeda and radical interpretations of Wahabi teachings?

No, the choice is very exact. Rarely have we had an either or choice such as we face this election cycle nor has it been as clear cut. To vote for McCain is to vote for Bush II and all that that choice represents.

John   May 11th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

Like Obama has any money to pay back $11million to Hillary.Obama has donations to sponge on.By the way, West Virginia poll is 66% Hillary,and Obama 23%.I can detect the rambling thunder in the Obama supps. camp!! Tuesday is right at the door mat.

Jerry   May 11th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Hehe… How much you wanna bet that all the "I'm a democrat but I wont vote for…" are coming from frustrated republicans? These people are beyond pathetic.

Indiana Voter   May 11th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

You have got to be kidding! One of the comments made by people in her campaign was that she would "see the writing on the wall" and quit when the money stopped flowing into her campaign. How silly to loan herself the money and still say claim it is money flowing in! Put that 6 million to use helping out real Americans, Hillary, and do us all a favour and pull out with grace as soon as possible.

Reality Check   May 11th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

HRC has had the most mis-managed presidential campaign in recent memory.
Lets look at the facts:
1 – Underestimated the shift in tone of the democratic people looking and wanting change.
2 – Ignored the little people. Constantly talking about winning the big states.
3 – Over confidence. She thought all she had to do was turn up. People will vote her in regardless….that did not happen.
4 – There are a lot of people out there that cannot stand HRC let alone Bill.
5 – Who in their right mind tries to convince people that she's one of us with $109 million in the bank and accuses Obama of being an elitist…let's get real here!! Who loans money to their campaign unless they are filthy stinking rich!! Does that sound like one of us?

6 – Campaign turned natsy and divisive when the harsh realization set in she may lose, before and during, when Obama went on that 13-0 run.
7 – The HRC train got desperate, which finally may just derail it, when Billary started to play the race card…Let's remember that Obama had nothing to run on except change. He knew he was running against a formidable opponent and ran a very tight ship. If Obama had used the race card from day 1 he would never had won Iowa (would actually be out of the race now), which shocked the nation and people stood up and took notice. This guy is for real!!

8 – Obama was not supposed to win. Look at the polls and tracking numbers less than 6 months ago. Others can moan all they want and ask "How come Obama cannot put HRC away and lock-up the nomination?" Answer – Nobody ever thought he could do this and possibly beat Billary, but it looks as though he may have just done the impossible. Hence, he was underestimated by the Billary campaign.
He has the "Slight Edge". His team took their time and did a lot of little things right and over time it now has him within sniffing distance of the nomination and striking distance of the presidency.

Finally, the real big thinkers, shakers and movers are the visionary's of this world. Check history and see for yourself. They never hung up themselves on technical details like HRC, they proposed and mapped out a vision. The hardest part is to convey that vision to others.

Kentucky   May 11th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

The amount borrowed and owed is 31 million dollars, I believe that was the same amount rewarded the Clinton family foundation for the Colombian oil deal. I certainly hope that Obama does not choose her as his running mate.

Tehran   May 11th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Also there nothing wrong with loaning yourself money. The common American loan money to self each and ever Payday to pay bills. But I dont know how loaning money will be repaid if the camp dont have the money to pay it back in the first place. Maybe she saying LOAN because their rules against giving self money . . .

AnyDayNow   May 11th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

If Hillary loans herself more money to her losing campaign, don't expect the Obama camp to pay for it. If she can't manage her own campaign and know when to throw in the towel, she won't be an effective president. Whatever happened to doing the best for the party and country? As Obama has said, let's turn the page on the Clinton/Bush years and start anew! Time to come together!

Shawn   May 11th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Both Hillary and Obama's supporters are emotional voters. The two candidates virtually agree on the same issues, however idiots are willing to vote for McCain instead of the democratic candidate that wins. I can't think of anything more ridiculous or asinine.

Tehran   May 11th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

All these Clinto supports and not many can donate money to her camp shows alot. How can you support her but not give her the money she need to TRY and win. Loaning yourself money is not a the quality of a good President to me.

Bill, Cool Springs   May 11th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

If we hadn't had Bush for 8 years I would like to have given to her run for the oval office. Thanks to the GOP method I have trouble paying my utilities. But please suppot Hillary so we can win. Obama can not win over McCain and if he did we wouldn't be any better off. He's just alot of hot air with no rear to back it up. She has proven she will do the job. Common sense should come into play…she's the one we need.

Sue, Bloomington, IN   May 11th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

If at this time, Hillary is willing to loan herself money; it would be only fair that she ask her supporters to "loan" her money. If Hillary wants to "give" her campaign money than she would have a case for asking her supporters to give to her. At this point, personally, I think Hillary is taking money under false pretenses from those who buy into her "we can still win if we count all of the states that voted for me, none of the states that voted for Obama, and all of the votes from my faithful supporters who live in the state of denial."

Hugo   May 11th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Hillary is a true patriot willing to do what it takes to protect this country from an unqualified , corrupt and dangerous egotist. To the convention, Hillary!! You need to give the DEMs every opportunity to take off the blinders and face up to the fact that Obama is a fatally flawed candidate for whom many DEMs will not vote. John McAin may not represent all of my views, but he is far more honorable and worthy of my vote. Rise, Hillary, rise!!

deroy   May 11th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

keep spending make the bush economy look good.

look, what's the plan?

Cocoa   May 11th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Can we all just get along? You must give it to Hillary Clinton for her tenacity in the primaries. She is definitely a fighter and we like a fighter. We should not ask her to quit. Democrats are not quitters. We have too much to fight for: to fix this economy, fix our war effort, fix this gas situation, etc. By staying in the race, she and Obama are keeping the focus on the Democrats. She deserves respect for her part in bringing new voters into the process just like Obama. We will be better for that in November. Don't listen to the media about how she is hurting our chances by staying in. No, not because she's staying in, but maybe when she gets negative about Obama. But she's tuned that down a bit. True Democrats who depise what the Republicans have done to this country will vote Democrat in November. Only voters who feel like the Republicans have done exceptionally well the past 8 years will vote Republican in November. I highly doubt if the older voters, blue collar voters, Hispanics, and non-college decree people feel this way. Democrats bickering because they didn't get their guy as the nominee is silly. A real Democrat would not vote for a Bush 3rd term, period. So stop stressing about these people threatening to vote for McCain if Hillary Clinton doesn't get the nomination–if they do, they really are Democrats. Instead, worry about what we can do to register enough new Democrats to replace them. You never heard Romney's voters threatened to vote Democrat if Romney did not get the nomination–because they stick together as Republicans. Let's concentrate on the real enemy–high gas prices, the wrong war, housing crisis, education on the decline, poverty, global warming, jobs given to other countries at our expense, unemployment, crime, etc.

Canaduan Girl   May 11th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Clinton can't even manage her own campaign, let alone an entire country. Please.

Obama '08.

korang   May 11th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

obama plus dem equal to victory!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Daniel Lucio   May 11th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

I have always been curious about these loans. What are the terms of the loans? Are these loans interest free? Or does her campaign, financed by her backers, have to pay interest? Will Hillary profit from these loans?

Maybe the press could provide the details on these "loans" to herself.

V in CA   May 11th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

I find this shocking, that continually Clinton is represented as someone who can't win the nomination. JFK was behind 500 delegates at this point in the race in 1960, and he went on to win a landslide in WV, went to the floor of the convention, and won the nomination. Do you believe this country would be better off if he had "graciously quit" in May?

There are three long months between now and then, and the RNC has a lot to bring out about him before then.

POSTED BY ONE OF OVER 16 MILLION PEOPLE WHO HAVE VOTED FOR SEN. CLINTON SO FAR. We exist and we matter. The Democrats can't win in November without us.

Independent08   May 11th, 2008 7:05 pm ET

Folks, if she cannot even manage the finances of her campaign, what makes her supporters think that she can turn the economy around?

freeman   May 11th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

run the country ? I don't want Billery, to manage my checking account. just look at her broke camp!

Dres   May 11th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

This lady now has scared me… seriously? Stop, know how to lose. She has lost my vote in any future contest that i have a chance to vote for her.

Marc   May 11th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Wow, now I really believe she is for the common man. You Obama fans are wrong. Only the common man can give themselves 6.4 million dollars. Yes Hillary, you are one of us.

Obama 08!

Ed   May 11th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Hillary all the way will not vote for obama be the first time I vote republican if Hillary does not get the nomination.

Tre   May 11th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Hey Terry, don't forget to pray for chocolate rain, unicorns, and Bigfoot.

Obama 08

Western Voter   May 11th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Am I the only one disgusted with the notes from Clinton supporters who don't get it…when your candidate loses, you unite behind the winner…unless of course you have other motives such as making sure Geiorge Bush gets a third term so that your candidate can run in 2012???

This has been a long, tough campaing. It is time, past time…to get real and to get it together and get on with the task of making sure this country gets a President who can salvage the horrible mess Bush has created.

Enough of the "if I don't get my way"…sore loser talk.

TXdem   May 11th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

I remember the good old days when Hillary had all the money and everyone questioned how long Barack would stay in the race.

I am amazed that Hillary couldn't close the deal with her record, her political machine in place, and her husband working the back rooms.

Creek Freedmen   May 11th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Mr. Obama states: “… I do not support efforts to undermine these legal processes and impose a congressional solution.”

Mr. Obama:
The Nations receive Federal funds from who? Congress
The Nations receive tax exempt statues under who’s protection? Congress
The Nations are subject to the Federal Regulation of what organization? Congress
So can Congress cut off or old up federal funds? Yes.
Should they? Yes

Al A.   May 11th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

A great leader is one who can make good decisions under a lot of pressure and when desparate. Hillary is obviously not one who can make good decisions under those conditions. It's time for her to quit, for the sake of the Democratic party, if nothing else. Those who continue to follow her do so under blind loyalty. For you Hillary supporters, use your common sense and jump ship!

Obama "08″

KATHY   May 11th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

why doesn't she put that money to good use: shelters, hungry, homeless. She is a senator from NY and she's got that kind of money and she's not helping the homeless or suffering. If Obama is stupid enough to pay off her debts I will not vote for him. She is spending money to bad mouth him and then he's going to pay her back. That's like being raped and then asking the guy out for coffee. The man would be committing political suicide. If he does I will go McCain all the way

state_of_denial   May 11th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
all you clinton lovers understand that hillary is not what you love, you are a lover of lies and deciet, much more like hillary herself.. hillary does not know what a concession speech is, but she sure knows how to connive a presidential race, cause damage to a party for her own selfish ego, and look like a fool in front of her family and the american people. she is also destroying your husbands legacy alone the way. by the way hillary when you were first lady why did you not take care of healthcare back then? promises! promises! just like your gas tax holiday…remember your little speech about the skies will open.. celestials chores will sing…where you talking about yourself?

Luis, Maryland   May 11th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Clinton era is coming to an end. They know they can't win and I wonder why would they want to continue to spend money and ask the American people to donate to a campaign that does nothing but to use old, dirty politics to win elections.

Breaker   May 11th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Sure, become a McCainocrat and bring america even more down.

Obama08

George   May 11th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

The Clintons made $100 million since Hillary joined the Senate? I didn't know that selling your vote was such a lucrative business.

tazabiew   May 11th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

whatever keeps her boat floating*

mr stlouis   May 11th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

this racist statement women will do anything to stop a blackman from beating her and her family,even selling out the whole democrat party

Schell P   May 11th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

If Hillary was so committed to the democratic party, and if she's just like us then stop loaning yourself money. All she has to to is give her campain $108M and she would still have a million to live on. I could very easily live on $1M plus still keep my job.

eleanor owen   May 11th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

The selfishness of Hillary is really over the top. Those millions that
somebody has to pay is money that could be put to far greate use.
Let her donate it to her white blue color workers that she loves so well.

There is something wrong with her.

I wonder why the super delegates don't finish their votes and then
we would have a nominee and then she could quite and save a lot of
money. Or is that too simple.

I am getting really tired of the nonsense.

sam   May 11th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

She does not know how to managed and directe campaign.. She know she is not going to win , and still spending money .This is waste of money and still this morning they want to change rules of game . This is a preview of how she would run the country- over runs in debt and do not follow country rules and hope for miracle to happen . Make her pay her own debts.

Peter Maranci   May 11th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

If she's the best candidate, and the most popular, and the smartest, why did she blow a huge lead in money and name recognition? And why does the media let her get away with calling Obama "elitist" when he and his wife were only able to pay off their student loans a few years ago – while she has MILLIONS that she can apparently dump down a sewer hole (i.e. her campaign)?

David, Silver Spring MD   May 11th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Politicians should be bound by the same campaign finance restrictions as everyone else. They should not be allowed to give her campaign more than $2300.

Hillary Clinton, one of the richest people in the country, should not be allowed to lend her campaign millions upon millions of dollars.

Her vast wealth creates an unfair advantage and forces all us Obama supporters to continually contribute to his campaign so that he can compete.

Ilene MI   May 11th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Hillary. Save your money!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! We don't want you. We LOVE Obama.
I am sorry. I would have wanted you if he wasn't running. But he is and he is wonderful!! Get over it. You are hurting this party.

Karen P   May 11th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

There is NO WAY Obama campaign should help Clinton. She just keeps loaning herself money, keeps on spending beyond her limits, etc. She and Bill have plenty of money to pay herself.

She must pay her own debts especially since she keeps running up the bill! Enough!

Paying her debts is NOT uniting the party…she is worse than the person with 20 credit cards then can't pay. Let her rich advisors pay her bills!

mandi08   May 11th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

I am very sure, tha Hillary will be OK, and spreadin panic, that Hillary is not good in holding Her financial spending, how She can think about Presidency!!!
The fact is, that Hillary is mostly supported by people who are making less then 50.000, She can afford that, AND THAT SHOULB BE HER BUSSINESS, AND NO BODY ELSE!!!
HILLARY IS GREAT, SHE HAS BAD ADVISERS!!!

Everyman   May 11th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

The failures of the Clinton Campaign rest solely on Clinton’s shoulders. Although, I’m not actually a Clinton supporter due in large part to the fact that I believe the framers of the constitution got it right when they spelled out term limitations. These term limitations should include spouses as a way to limit powerful family’s subversion of the rules. I hope America will never stand for thinly veiled theocracies. Futhermore, with all that said, as an independent; I believe that all Senator Clinton would have had to have said in the beginning was that the former president and she had made some mistakes, but learning from those mistakes they would apply all the knowledge experience had to offer towards making a better union for all Americans. But unfortunately she chose different. Senator Clinton chose to rant about her day one experience, lie about her battle field exploits, and disown a lot of the very initiatives she championed. This nomination was Senator Clinton’s to lose and she is doing her best to lose it. All her supporters have to acknowledge this fact, If those supporters have any since of integrity the have to cringe at the desperate attempts to foil the DNC’s hopes of winning in November if she is not the nominee, those supporters have to be worried by money lobbyist threatening Rep. Pelosi, And even if you hate African Americans for what ever reason you have to be concerned by someone using that button to push you while at the same time calling you uneducated. Sometimes the proof is in the pudding, and considering the past year without emotion it is hard to imagine that any Democrat would not acknowledge that Senator Obama has run a phenomenal campaign.

Observing the current Democratic problems I wonder if this is what our fore fathers where trying to avoid by introducing term limits; an individual (family) so powerful that they could tank a party, and maybe the country. The rules are greater than Senator Clinton!

Charlie   May 11th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Great idea, Terry H! Let's make all those people pay for exercising their democratic right to vote! Good God, it's people like you that really make me wonder about Clinton supporters.

larry fort wayne. indiana   May 11th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

All of you McCain supporters. I only hope that you and your kids will fight in Iraq for 100 years.

John Masiala   May 11th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

She is getting herself into more and more debt…just like G. Bush got the country into debt. He (Bush) took over with a surplus and sinked the whole country into unbelievable debt. She (Hillary) started with campain donation and ended up with minuses. I hope the whole nation of American can notice the similarities about the current government and the so-called Hillary goverment.

Anyone but Hillary   May 11th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Since she spoke so strongly that $30 would make a big difference with the gas tax holiday, I hope she is not expecting anyone to donate money to her campaign. BTW, what happened to her strong stance on the gas tax holiday. Maybe she was under sniper fire.

Her and Perot have so much in common with all that money. I need a president who can relate to my finances. Not some out of touch politician who only know how to lie when she get into trouble and a First Husband who lead by example with his lying in the White House.

Reg20032   May 11th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Terry H – Have you checked McCain's position on issues vs Obama's? If so, then you know that Obama and Hillary are pretty close on issues. Why then would you vote for McCain? Are you voting for her solely because she's a woman, or you can't bring yourself to vote for a little skinny black man with a weird last name….even though Hillary had ALL the cards stacked in her favor at the beginning of the primary season?

Joy   May 11th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Those of us contributing to the Obama campaign would seriously object to his paying of the Clinton campaign debt–we aren't too worried about her feeling good after all the dirty campaigning. Let her spend 20 mil to pay them off out of the family fortune which the Chinese, Columbia, etc. contributed to.

temmydizzle   May 11th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Her campaign is finished. Now she is about to finish herself.
Madam fighter.

Lisa (PA)   May 11th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

You know, I feel for her! HRC had some really high ambitions and hopes. However, her business sense was not great! You can not help but think that what would happen with the US finances if she reached her goal??? Would we be in worse shape than we are in currently? I am guessing that we would.

HRC supporters, I feel your pain! I would feel the same way. Please put aside your differences and please support Obama against McCain in Novermber. We can not endure any 4 years of Bush policies!

Democrats in 2008!!!!

Ed   May 11th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

This is all about pride. Hillary is toooooooooooo proud. She cannot get to the White House by force.This is the reality of things.She should WAKE UP!! And all those who threaten to vote for McCain can go ahead. No qualms! But do not forget that it will mean a continuation of the war in Iraq.

Frank   May 11th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

With all that money she should go off to Dubai and but the island that looks like the USA and make herself queen.I'm sure Bill can get her a good deal from one of his buddies over there.

Celine in Boston   May 11th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Marie in California May 11th, 2008 4:54 pm ET
I'm still with Hillary. No Obama…..ever. If he gets the nomination I'll instantly become a McCainocrat, no matter who runs as the Democratic VP.
^^^^^^
I think your comment is very selfish. What if all of Obama's supporters were going to vote McCain in the election to the white house over Hillary what would you think then? Hillary doesn't want McCain in the white House so why would you? I would rather you just not vote at all. We cannot let this divide our party both candidates stand up for what we believe in there is just more pple that agree with Obama's kind of politics rather than Hillary's and we cannot afford to let another Repub in the white house.

Kathy from Florida   May 11th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Well, isn't that nice that Senator Clinton HAS the money to loan herself? It is her right and priviledge to continue to run her campaign until a candidate reaches the appropriate number. BUT I must say that her comments about the "White vote" and comments about Senator Obama's inability to win that vote were outrageous. Senator Obama is wise not to comment, but the DNC is a bunch of whimps for not pushing back on this. I find it very insulting to come from any candidate. I'm Senator Clinton's demographic — white, woman, over 50 …. but that doesn't stop me from supporting the best candidate — Senator Barack Obama.

Sharon - NC   May 11th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

It's not that her supporters can no longer afford to financially support her. They are no longer willing to financially support her obsessive, compulsive ego. They know what 'fiscal responsibility' means. Contrary to the impression Hillary likes to give, the 'poor, uneducated, helpless, disenfranchised, and overlooked' are not her major financial supporters.

Maybe there's something to being an 'egghead'. Eggheads think.

Don't cry for the Clintons and their financial woes. They'll make another $100 million to cover it.

adocarbog   May 11th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

I am a hardcore Obama supporter but if it will take Obama paying her debts so she gets out and stop the Dem bleeding I'll contribute again for the 10th time.

brianfromlouisiana   May 11th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

last to leave the hillary headquarters…….please turn off the lights.

Chris in Obama Country   May 11th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

PS — Be sure to follow the neo-con money this race! Good old Karl von Rove is still with us and actively plotting in the shadows!

Don't forget the Swftboat fatcats who are at it again funding more lies, and are ready to defame Obama this race…. I wonder what creative lies they'll spew about Obama and Rezko?

The usual suspects: Paul Galanti ('vet' who lied about Sen. Kerry), Houston home builder Bob Perry, Texas oilman T. Boone Pickens, and billionaire drugstore impresario and investor Harold Simmons…to name a few…. just google their names to see what they're up to!

McCain is already accepting a lot of money from these goodfellas…stay tuned for more of their propaganda that will be rewarded with business access, influence-peddling, poltical appointments… you name it!

len   May 11th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Heaven forbids that a single cent of the money towards the Obama campaign should be used to reinforce H Clinton for her debts, thus reinforcing her peseverative, compulsive behavior

Chris in Texas   May 11th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Who's the leader of the club
That's made for you and me
B-A-R-A-C-K -O-B-A-M-A
Hey! there, Hi! there, Ho! there
You're as welcome as can be
B-A-R-A-C-K -O-B-A-M-A

BARACK OBAMA 08!
BARACK OBAMA 08!

Forever let us hold our banner
High! High! High! High!

Come along and sing a song
And join the jamboree!
B-A-R-A-C-K -O-B-A-M-A

Barack Obama club
We'll have fun
We'll be new faces
High! High! High! High!

We'll do things and
We'll go places
All around the world
We'll go marching

Who's the leader of the club
That's made for you and me
B-A-R-A-C-K -O-B-A-M-A
Hey! there, Hi! there, Ho! there
You're as welcome as can be
B-A-R-A-C-K -O-B-A-M-A

BARACK OBAMA 08!

Ronza   May 11th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

The Clinton's have had ample opportunities to make a difference in this country. Their time has came and gone! WE NEED A NEW DIRECTION. Our great democratic process clearly demonstrates to ALL who the American people prefer to be the democratic nominee. It's time to heal, stop the bickering and focus on beating the republicans in November.

David   May 11th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

She is so "OUT OF TOUCH." She and her husband has horded loads of money. Let her spend it. This is an extremely egoistic and selfish woman, only cares about her own power, not anybody for the Party, let alone the country. She has insinuated, damaged Obama to the degree the Party. Let's see if she will campaign for Obama in the general election. NY: please don't vote her for another senate!

K   May 11th, 2008 6:07 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 arrogance that he can win without them will be the reason John McCain will win in the fall. This isn't American Idol so voting for the best speaker, youngest, and best looking doesn't help solve this country's problems.

John   May 11th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

Sad really. How power hungry Hillary will loan more money to her failed campaign for the sake of POWER! What is it to show for her "experience" now that her campaign has been totally mismanaged?

Jack   May 11th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

It's the Electoral College, stupid! Obama won't be able to defeat McCain in the key swing states of OH, PA, and FL b/c the demographics in those states have made it clear that they don't want to vote for him….

McCain is moderate enough to attract Hillary's voters

Deficits   May 11th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Well, I hope she does not plan to bring that type of deficit funding to the White House. The country is already in too far debt to elect someone who does a poor job of managing the 200 million her supporters gave her..by paying Penn et al instead of the ground volunteers, and then reverts to borrowing and lending……we need a fiscally responsible person at the helm and Hillary is not it…..what happened to the experience tag…I guess it did not include financial experience. When you find yourself in a hole stop digging…….

Time4Change   May 11th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Im glad they have over 100 million in the bank..
At this rate they will never leave, until they are bankrupt, hillary fall in line & stop this madness, If my husband was the president I would feel entitled to the white house but its time to just pack it up and support your party because its coming to a point of either you are with us or against us. And all the negative campaigning has stopped any chances of you getting on the Ticket. I respect you as a person and as a politician ALMOST, until you were back against the wall and only had one card to pull and it was the "throwing of Muck" at Sen Obama.
Instead of people in the country being proud of having a woman running and a black man ever we lost sight of this and it became people rooting for theyre favorite team instead of trying to solve our problems as a nation and How we are going to get our country back from the REPUB's and How we are going to deal with the HUGE MESS Mr. Bush is leaving.

Billion   May 11th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

go hillary … not

geez just quit already .. your trying to win a losing battle, a battle that has a zero possibility of you winning

DeVone   May 11th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is in a personel debt to her self her campagn is 20 million in dept America wake up and some of you say she is our
best SHOT yep a real SHOT in the head that is not good

Jeanne   May 11th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Again… a fool and her money are soon parted. This is indicative of a failed campaign. Totally mismanaged from the start, which is an indication of what type of leader she is, in my opinion. It's time for her to wrap it up and move on to something else… maybe governor of New York.

colene mitchell   May 11th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

please look at what she stands for. her backers are the millionaires and they have already contributed the max. obama wants to tax all of the clintons friends and help out the people on social security. clinton said she is for the same taxes we had in the ninties but things have changed a lot since then. old politics as usual. people please vote your pocketbooks and with your brains.

Clinton Banker   May 11th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Boy, am I happy. Talk about transfer fees for this going into the bank's pocket.

Why is she willing to spend her own money on a campaign that she insists is just "going until the end of the primaries" and then looking for a way to come down easy? There's no reason to try and convince voters to vote for her over Obama unless, as the case may be, she just wants to take them away from Obama and strengthen her case for Veep.

WHITE FEMALE AMERICAN with a BRAIN   May 11th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

She can't run her own campaign, how can any Hillary supporter with a clear conscience feel comfortable with her at the helm of the country? To all the Hillary supporters, I know you are in love with the idea of the Clintons back in office (or the first woman as President, which is great) but don't switch to McCain because she lost. She did not run a campaign that had a plan past Super Tuesday, Obama has run the better campaign and its his time, bottom line.

Change for America   May 11th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

One more thing she could do to make money:

1. Sell all those ugly WalMart pantsuits she always wears.

Bob   May 11th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

The woman cannot accept the reality that the country does not want her. Half the country hates her, Over 60% does not believe her. The Clintons are one of a kind. This is like the loser of the NFC Championship game arguing that they should go to the Super Bowl because they have a better chance of winning the game. They also want to change how the winner is determined.

Anyone but Hillary! 2008

John, WV   May 11th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

It's a historic fight and a fight that must go on!

She is the one who will be the best president in U.S. history and she is the one to beat John McCain!

Let's all of us help her with her fight with the deeply corrupted Obama.

Joe Reg   May 11th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Why don't she quit instead of running into more debts and then to have Obama to pay for it and with interests.

Nobody is really helping her see clearly even Bill focks. In fact, he made matter worse for her.

Now she stay on to negotiate terms of surrender, but she has no standing to negotiate anything.

Sad Democrat   May 11th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

I agree with Marie In California — Hillary is our best option of the three candidates. If she is out, I am going with McCain. I will not vote for another rookie. We have had eight years of rookie in the White House, and now it is time for real experience! Wake up people! Do you want the White House in 2008 or not?! Do you think we are the minority out here?! Do the math!!

Barack Supporter   May 11th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Marie in California, It is your way of thinking that put our country in the situation we are in. I pray you change you heart before November, we all must change this nation for the good of all mankind and this libral is just what we need and not business as usual from Washington as Hilary is proposing. And if she is proposing anything differently, her message is not getting accross.

Steve D   May 11th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Remember, Hillary is a wiz at Cattle Futures and McCauliff had insider information from the crooks at Global Crossing. They are both Democrats who made money the easy way…..they stole it!!! She can afford to spend her own money.

The deal Bubba made with Hillary after the Lewinski scandal is gonna cost him a fortune. ouch!!!

Juan from L.A., CA   May 11th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

I saw the video…it amazes me how cynical her campaign is especially when he throws out the 16.6 vrs 16.7 (Obama) number and Tim Russert asks him 'well that's counting MI and FL and in MI, Obama's name wasn't in it" and he responds "well you can't disenfranchise" But isnt this cynical guy the one that back in 2007 voted to penalize MI and FL…it just amazes me…lies and lies…exactly still the same as Bush…enough of these two families…they are a disgrace to the U.S…

chaku   May 11th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

what a shame to the clintons campaign. so the campaign is going on coz of the money they wanna recover. where is judas(james). give the campaign etleast some money or do you only hav e sour words

Bubba   May 11th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

A loan will be paid back. A donation will not be paid back. Can anyone tell me why she can loan funds to her campaign while others can only donate money? Does this seem Clintonesque to anyone? It sure does to me ! ! !

MD in OK   May 11th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

I agree with independent. I believe her debt will become America's debt. It just shows us how she has mismanaged her campaign. I think it's an omen. It doesn't seem as though she does too well at predicting outcomes.

Ken   May 11th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

How do you think you can run a country and can't keep your campaign above water?

Not what we need, and not what we will get.

Obama 08

Pete in Indiana   May 11th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

It is beyond me why anyone would want an individual as self serving, power hungry and disillusioned as Hillary is to hold the most powerful position in the world. I can only conclude that her supporters are as disillusioned as she is. No one in their right mind dumps $11.5 million of their own money into an already bankrupt and hopeless project. Wake up folks.

LaTreetha E. Sharpley   May 11th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

It is so very silly for people to say if Senator Obama, gets the nomination they will vote for Senator McCain. These people are not democrats and have not read the platform for each party. There is a very old saying cut off your nose to spite for face. That is what these people are doing. If you think that Senator McCain, will change the policies of President Bush, I have a bridge to sell you. It is time that we as American wake up and let the past become the past, and turn the page to a new day in American Polictics.

franco   May 11th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

I wish I had 20 millon plus more dollars to give to Hillary campaign, Why… because she is the best one for the job. The "other" candidate" can have the "Judases" for now, as everyone knows they go to the highest bidder, anyhow. Hillary, you're badly needed for us, I'm praying
you will get the nomination for President of all Americans.

Over the Hill(ary)   May 11th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Terry H: It's the views of crotchety old bag-women like yourself that have ruined this party, and the nomination. If you are THAT stupid to vote for McCain just becused your self-serving, pandering, powermongering pant-suit candidate doesn't get the nomination (which she won't), then your vote should be stripped from you if you are just going to throw it away on McCain. You are the turnocoat, right along with Hillary. She is the one who has divided the Democratic party, she is the one who has divided the people, and she is the one who continues to "screw this party 3 ways to Sunday". Good luck voting for McCain, and enjoy another 4 years of Bush if McCain somehow pulls out a win over Obama. This country needs fewer idiots like yourself.

Thanh   May 11th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

I can tell you that Californians will go for McCain if Obama is the nominee. We have no problem with a moderate Republican, just like we have no problems going for Arnold.

Obama isn't going to "bring" any jobs to America, especially blue collar ones. Instead he'll create new jobs, most of which will require a technical education, so I have no idea why people think he's going to be a sort a messiah and everyone will have good paying jobs.

If he's elected to president, he'll owe his constituency big time, so what will he do. I'm guessing he'll give handouts to the poor, likely black people. He'll lead the charge in creating many new government positions. This is not the step in the right direction. America needs to be strong, and it doesn't need a guy to put it on life support.

Barack Supporter   May 11th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

They will tell you they are loaning her campaign the money and will do nothing to try and get her supporters to give more. Hilary Clinton is extremely deceptive just like Bill was and is. One liar rubbs off on another after 30 years, By May 20th after Barack's announcement proclaiming his nomination, it will be over!

Now on to McCain, if all he has is Hamas supporting Barack and Rev. Wright, he is done as well. We are all tired of hearing the crap and not the issues. I for one will not listen to the death and distruction coming out of McCain's any longer, I turn the station.

chris from san antonio   May 11th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

We call this throwing good money after bad.

MI 4 Obama!   May 11th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

To Praying…..

It's not that Hillary's supporters can't afford it…it's that enough people don't have faith in her. Clearly, Obama is winning the popular vote. If she can't control her own campaign spending, I for one do not wanting her trying to handle the counties economy. I am strapped like a lot of others and I only was able to contribute $25.00 to Obama, but miliions have contributed small amounts to Obama because he stands for the right kind of change.

A new America is on the horizon!

OBAMA 08 & 12!

Gnosticman   May 11th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

and to terry, Obama grossed almost twice the votes that mcCain did in the 35 primaries that Obama and him were both competing against other candidates. The republicans grossed 12 million total votes and the dems 22 million, so stop saying McCain will win against Obama. That is far from certain and even quite unlikely. People who say otherwise are speaking out of a verticle mouth!

allen   May 11th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Stop being so nervous! Obama is needed. It just kills me to hear people fear Obama in office with sorry excuses! WITH BUSH it doesn't get any worse! Obama is for change and he will bring people together! Obama 08!

WINZ   May 11th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Oh yeah she's just like you and me! That was FUNNY!! I think I will start routinely lending myself $6 million a month!!! – LOL!! That was good.

joyce   May 11th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

what is she thinking
i would love to have one million to do me. she should donate some of the money for gi's to keep their homes and help little children who have no foor and the vets who sleep under bridges or where ever they can. she is just making the add people richer. and going no where

Fred   May 11th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Seriously, Hillary is a egomaniac. She has no chance at the nomination, unless the superdelegates overrule the popular vote.

The country wants change: Hillary is 1990s waste.

Powered by the People   May 11th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Hillary is smart

But the money is not on herside. She does not inspire the american people.

Limbaugh Republican voter help her keep this race going.

Time to give the speech.

Obama is ready

Mit Romney needs to go home, McCain already beat him.
People on both sides want change.

Obama is more ready to embrace the type of change USA needs.

Clinton needs to rethink her choices.

America is ready for a woman, but not her.

She is not a bill who connected with the people better.

Obama 08

An Independent Voter   May 11th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

She can loan herself all the money she wants. It will not change the fact that she is losing and will lose by every measure. Early on in the race she counted on the support of big money donors, PACs, and lobbyist. She ignored the people, the real people whom she is now seeking support. Why is it that people believe that the people are her first priority when she ignored them in her strategy to obtain the nomination? The reality is she did not care enough before and she will not care enough in the unlikely event she receives the nomination. Hillary supporters should stop kidding themselves. If she really cared she would have come to you first to support her campaign and not as an after thought. She sought the special interest money because that is who she will represent. It is time for a change and she is not it.

Emmy   May 11th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

20m in debt and she is still wasting more on a lost battle!!! I supported her, now I think she been selfish. I want to see a demo in the white house period!!

Jenna, Louisville, KY   May 11th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Hillary has run out of money for the primaries, but she has a ton of money that can only be used in the general election. She needs to take that money and use it to run as an Independent. We need you Hillary!!!!!

juang   May 11th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Hill's campaign is now $20 million in debt. That is way crazy!

How can she turn the economy around when she can't manage an election campaign?

She is NOT ready for day 1 because she doesn't even have penny 1.

WH DC   May 11th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Half of us say fight on til the last person votes. It's democracy in action.

Jason, Texas   May 11th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

how about she just quits and stops going into debt.. what a concept!

janey   May 11th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

the supers are trying their best to throw the election. Their candidate is ahead by a thread and they are really starting to squirm. they should realize that Americans have minds of their own and do not appreciate being bullied. Thank goodness they can't throw the general. Mr Kennedy should talk–he challenged Mr Carter all the way to the convention and was over 700 delegates behind! What a collection of egotistical men and women! They do not have a clue how they look to the public–let's show the DNC who is boss in this country! (and no, I am not in operation chaos-I used to be a democrat–no more–i have lost respect for the party.) Michigander for a moderate-not A RADICAL–Hillary or McCain–Debbie Dingle–it was pretty sneaky the way you endorsed Obama on CNN the other night–I can't believe you are from MICHIGAN.

CA for Obama   May 11th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Well, she can continue to "loan" her campaign all she wants that is certainly her business. I just don't understand why her supporters don't take care of her. You want to yell and scream and hold protests why not support her? It sounds like you don't like her spending habits…$6,000 in January on donuts. It looks like she took your hard earned money and squandered it away. Why not, it wasn't hers. How sad.

Alex TX   May 11th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

Terry H….you might be old enough but u sure are not wise enough. You think Hillary is being screwed by her party. So its the party's fault the her campaigne is in debt, its their fault that she is down in delegate and popular vote count, its their fault that she can't seem to put a winning team together with one team member qutting after the other, its the party's fault she had no plan beyond super tuesday….seriously for all your years as u say u have, u sure sound like a 4 year old. Go ahead and vote for mccain if you like or just maybe you can try a little something called growing up!

Ralph   May 11th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

It makes you wonder what the end game is for her and Bill. Math doesn't lie and the numbers say she's had it. So why go on and why spend more of her money? Is she already laying ground work for 2012? According to many of her followers, they won't support Obama, (read other posts as an example) but will go for McCain. So is Hillary going on for a couple more weeks just to be able to put out an ad during the 2012 primaries that says something like, "I gave it my all and as it turns out I was the right cadidate. I would have won in 2008. Don't make the same mistake twice." We should all know by now the scheming never stops for the Clintons. It looks like to me they have already moved on to their next great adventure and are merely posturing to get there. Wherever that is.

California Voter   May 11th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

I think Hillary puts her money where her mouth is, and good for her. She should continue and not be bullied to quit. I hope she wins big in West Virginia and Kentucky!

It amazes me that the American public is falling for a candidate –with tremendous help from the media — that has neither the experience, the character, or the core values to be President. However, on the other hand I was amazed that George W. Bush won twice.

Don't look to us to vote for Obama if he wins the democratic nomination!

jim   May 11th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

GIVE IT UP HILLARY, YOUR JUST GETTING INTO MORE DEBT OUT

OF DESPERATION TO BE PRESIDENT OF POWER, NOT

THE PRESIDENT OF THE PEOPLE

Mr.Pesugga   May 11th, 2008 5:31 pm ET

This is exactly why Hillary should not be vice president either – she can't run her campaign in the black.

virginialiving   May 11th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Marie, after Ted Kennedy indicated, today, that Hillary is not a REAL leader, and that she does not have the noble premise of Obama, there is little left of the Democratic Party we know. It left us OUT. That remark was more than sexist especaillay from someone who has no reason to claim anything near nobility especially when it comes to women. It's time for women to stand up for womanhood. What the media and the leadership of this party are doing is something equal to sinful. What is democratic about forgetting about all the states to come yet alone MI and FL and calling it quits because the Dems want to get started in fear of losing right now. WHAT ABOUT THE PEOPLE–THE VOTERS! You have forgetten us but we will not forget.

Carolyn from Portland, OR   May 11th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

I just read about Hillary running as an Independent. Great! Great!
Great! Can't wait to send her my check. Go Hillary!!!!

Roger   May 11th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Hillary or McCain

Craig   May 11th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

How can we expect this woman to be a financially responsible president if she can't even manage her own campaign's money?

So much for being the "experienced candidate." Does she have any experience balancing a checkbook?

CNN, how about posting a comment that isn't written in ALL CAPS with half the words misspelled? Or does CNN just like to fan flames by posting the most ignorant, illegible posts?

Elizabeth   May 11th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Is this woman out of her mind?

Peter in Canada   May 11th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Can't the hillary supporters just realize that their perception of her is just that..a perception. Everything I see concerning why she is the "only" canidate is generally nothing but drivel. Its stuff like "save us" or "he's an empty suit" or " he's a liar" or "he's too liberal". All but the last comment are simply opinion. Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but why don't you actually trying to present actual facts and arguments. That might actually work.
It seems that Hillary supporters are driven principally by fear or fears of all sorts! Many Obama supports are very opinionated and unsure of why they support him as well, but they are not motivated by fear!

Ramona   May 11th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Ummmm….. I am just wondering why she is willing to just "loan" her campaign the monies. I contributed to the Democratic campaign, and in no way was it considered a "loan"… So why are we talking "loan", when I was devoted enough to the cause to give my monies, (which by the way, I am working on a monthly basis IN THE RED!, )… uh, why are her extra millions only a "loan"…. ?

fairandstraight   May 11th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

One of the things about being a leader is first knowing how to follow. This is not about women's rights as many has stressed in the past. Although it would be hard to believe that anyone watching the news would think that. This is about an over confident woman who can not accept things as they are.

For those who feel so discouraged because Hillary lost and plan to lash out at the winner by voting for Sen. McCain, make sure you heart can stand the number of our troops being killed over the next four years as this war continues. This thing is bigger than an individual's favorite candidate. We need to get those republicans out of the white house. In addition to the war, I hope all of the Obama haters that will vote McCain are financially stable and the condition of the economy will not be an issue for you.

To spend another dollar in a losing bid for the white house in just insane and shows that Sen. Clinton has a problem with reality. Hillary needs to get out of this race and try to help heal this party for the good of all. The Republicans has secured a nominee; it is strange how their voters don't feel left out of the process. They are still voting with no complaints. Furthermore, there is a campaign to vote for Sen. Clinton to keep this race going. It is not about the weaker candidate, it's about keeping the fight going on within the party while Sen. McCain is able to run a clean campaign. He won't need to mud sling as long as Hillary is in the race doing it for him. wake up people before it's too late. Remember, we don't have to bow down and worship our president, he would only require respect. That is what is owed to everyone.

Obama 08, let's send Bush policies back where they came from.

J. Odo   May 11th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

I love the sound of money being flushed down the drain. Do it again Hillary, do it again!

Joe   May 11th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

C'mon America!

Although Hillary is not going to win the nomination, let's not allow her to think she can just "buy" the nomination by financing her own campaign. Let's continue sending donations to Obama to show that the power in numbers of Americans will always defeat the wealthy elite.

Kevin   May 11th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Billary has over 109 million of declared income. I wish they go bankrupt. Amen Amen Amen.

Marianne Beasley   May 11th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

I have the deepest respect for Hillary Clinton, as does everyone in my family. We are Arkansans. Can she win? Oh dear god in heaven, I wish I could see hope. I will not vote for Obama, no way . This has become like waiting for a funeral. For the first time in my voting life, I will "sit it out." I cannot put my name next to McCain or Obama, but I would stand with pride and hope to vote for Hillary. And many people I know feel the same way. If Obama wins, I will never vote again. Never.

Phillip   May 11th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

You people who say you will cross over and vote for McCain if your beloved Hillary doesn't win make me sick.

So you're willing to betray your party and your country, ready to give the U.S. and the world another 4 (possibly 8 ) years of Bush? Let our country destroy itself through war just so you're able to say "I told you so" to all the people you know who voted for Obama? Essentially ruin one of the most decisive (and crucial) election years for the Democratic Party out of spite, and what's worse, over two candidates who essentially have only microscopic variations in policy?

Just sickening (and yes, to those wondering, Hillary supporters far outweigh Obama supporters in the proportion of "crossovers"). Why would anyone do this? Is it perhaps worth mentioning the well-known fact that Hillary has a firm grip on the "uneducated" vote?

monica   May 11th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

Terry H. so you're willing to abandon our troops for decades in Iraq while you sit comfortably here at home. That's what Mccain will do. You say you barely have enough to live on, but you're willing to re-elect the party that created this poor economic environment that's making it so hard for you to get by. Why? All because of your stubborn emotions. That's all that matters, is you and your feelings? Then you vulgarly say to "exterminate the vermin from the party". Sounds like you don't make decisions very rationally which explains why you don't see the value of an Obama administration and are willing to abandon the entire party. I feel sorry for you.

Mike in AZ   May 11th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

To "Marie in California" and all Democrats:

I don't understand why you, and others like you, would be so hateful and vote for McCain if Hillary doesn't get nominated. Likewise for Obama supporters.

Are you actually willing to continue on with the same crappy leadership and economic conditions that we have now. Wouldn't it make more sense to vote for someone, anyone, who is willing to try and make things better.

I am an independant, and I don't care who gets the Demacratic nomination – they will get my vote.

I refuse to be so arrogant that I'm willing to cut off my nose to spite my face.

Wake up people and quit playing kindergarten games. Nobody is without flaws. Vote for whoever the Democratic nominee is. We can't continue on the same path of self-destruction. Quit thinking about yourselves and start thinking about the future of your children and grandchildren.

Harvey, Tampa, FL   May 11th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

She should pay off her own debts just like the rest of us. The one big difference is that she already has that money, whereas the majority of us don't. With $109 million sitting around and likely earning gobs of interest, why couldn't she cover the $20 million? Sorry, I'm not feeling sympathetic here…

Phillip   May 11th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

You people who say you will cross over and vote for McCain if your beloved Hillary doesn't win make me sick.

So you're willing to betray your party and your country, ready to give the U.S. and the world another 4 (possibly 8) years of Bush? Let our country destroy itself through war just so you're able to say "I told you so" to all the people you know who voted for Obama? Essentially ruin one of the most decisive (and crucial) election years for the Democratic Party out of spite, and what's worse, over two candidates who essentially have only microscopic variations in policy?

Just sickening (and yes, to those wondering, Hillary supporters far outweigh Obama supporters in the proportion of "crossovers"). Why would anyone do this? Is it perhaps worth mentioning the well-known fact that Hillary has a firm grip on the "uneducated" vote?

Craig   May 11th, 2008 5:21 pm ET

How can we expect this woman to be a financially responsible president if she can't even manage her own campaign's money?

So much for being the "experienced candidate." Does she have any experience balancing checkbook?

Gnosticman   May 11th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Listen Clintonites and Obamanians——–
Let's just kick the living dog$&*+ out of McCain in November NO MATTER WHAT!!!!!

Barrett   May 11th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Wow. Talk about throwing good money after bad.

More money will not change the inevitable. Hillary will not be the nominee.

The Democratic Party stood by the Clintons, painfully, during President Clinton’s impeachment.

I don’t see the Party willing to haul Hillary’s campaign out of the mess it has put itself in. Her campaign failed to contest the caucuses, and cannot make up the delegate margin now.

It’s too much to ask. No disrespect to Hillary and her supporters, but I just can’t see it being a possibility.

Noclinton   May 11th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

She'd be better off donating the cash to charity. Or maybe she could use her cash to help fix the subprime mortgage crisis, since she apparently has tens of millions of dollars to throw away.

Proud American   May 11th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Hillary's electability factor is a non-factor. She cant beat an unknown, young black senator. What chance does she have against McCain. Then again it says alot about Obamas electability. Lets get it right this time America. Obama '08!

Peter in Canada   May 11th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

Who is gonna be holding the Hillary Telethon this fall? Chris Rock?

Sab   May 11th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

Marie…why do you hate BO so much???? I've read your rants and you really should take a break or a prozac. Really everyone is tired of Hillary's manipulative tactics, news flash she isn't entitled to the thrown.

John Radue, NC   May 11th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Anybody who believes her supporters cannot afford to contribute is drinking the same kool-aid that the Clinton's are just "regular folk" who hang out in bars, do shots, and shoot guns. If they choose not to contribute, it is far more likely they don't want to lose good money on someone who cannot conceivably win. Sen. Obama has money because he has a vast donor base of working people who are not fooled by the Clintons. They had 8 years to confront the same issues of health care, energy indepedence, and jobs that we face today but spent much of it dealing with their own personal problems. We can choose to go backwards to that again or move forward with a candidate who always is seen as more honest and trustworthy and is willing to consider new and different approaches.

Obama '08

s.positive   May 11th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

It is hard to imagine that this lady has supporters after the last eight years of mounting debts… PATHETIC to say the least

Minnesota Fats   May 11th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

This should show just how poor Hillary's judgment is. If she is willing to continually loan her failing campaign money, what would she be willing to do with our tax dollars?

Tony   May 11th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

Praying, Terry H, and Marie,

Lay off the kool-aid… Listen to the man and read his platform, then decide. Be honest with yourself…

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 11th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

DUH!

Ambrose Smith, Borrego Springs, California   May 11th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

Why aren't all those Hillary supporters putting their money where their mouths are? Break out those checkbooks!……… (Cricket chirping)

Kevin   May 11th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Hillary its over.
Stay in the race though, the more Dem's that sign up for the democratic primaries the more that will vote in the general.

Anyone that would vote republican just because there candidate didn't win are willing to sacrifice soldiers lives for their pride.
That is completely sick, the war should of never happened.

A vote for McCain will KILL people.
He will continue to allow lobbyists to write policy.
Republican want control of the Govt in republican hands and not the American poeple.

Do you understand…. Marie in California

Brad   May 11th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Interesting that she pledges to pay herself back… real commitment to the cause. But she has always been loyal to herself and her pocketbook.

EAGLE08   May 11th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

Terry, you lost two elections as DNC chairman. What really can you do for the clintonsssssss? I think you just playing games with the Clintonssss in order to acomplish your aim cause you don't have the funds to continue your standard of life style you had been acustom to.

Dian Mo   May 11th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

It is not her character to give up! Go! Go! Hillary Clinton 2008 or 2012. This world needs you!

nate   May 11th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Terry you keep sending $ to HIllary but youre going to vote for McCain if she isnt the nom? Are you aware that she and Obama have virtually identical platforms? Oh wait I just read your last sentence – youre another old crazy guy…never mind…

Geriatic   May 11th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

THIS WOMAN'S LOGIC FLIES IN THE FACE OF EVERYTHING RATIONAL. DOES SHE WANT TO DEPICT HERSELF AS A MARTYR, OR SHE JUST PLAIN DELUSIONAL? I HAVE A THEORY. EVERYTHING BEING EQUAL, SHE HAS ZERO CHANCE OF BEING THE NOMINEE,… UNLESS HILLARY IS PRAYING FOR DIVINE INTERVENTION,.. LIKE OBAMA BEING STRUCK BY LIGHTNING, OR SOME OTHER SINISTER AND CATASTROPHIC HUMAN ORCHESTRATED EVENT. SHE SCARES ME.

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 11th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Praying:

It's not that her supporters can't afford to donate more money, it's that they already maxed out their $2,300 limit.

The reason Obama raises more money is because he uses the Internet. His supporters donate an average of $100, and they almost never max out their contributions. That's why he always outspends her. Which just forces her to spend money she doesn't have.

Fron the Pink Elephant in the Room...   May 11th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

If Hillary has so many loyal supporters that are willing to sacrifice the Democratic party and vote for McCain, then why aren't they supporting her financially??? I don't get it! Obama's supporters are obviously doing this in droves. I see it and I'm sure the superdelegates see it too.

If you are such a staunch Hillary supporter, get off the blogs, open your wallet and support your candidate. A far as I'm concerned, until you do that, your "words" here or anywhere else are meaningless.

This makes me more convinced that the majority of the people on here talking up Hillary are McCain supporters in disguise.

STOP THE MADNESS   May 11th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Russert pressed the issue, asking McAuliffe if the Clintons will be able to repay all debts after the campaign is over. “We plan on it,” he replied

We plan on it? What kind of an answer is that?? We have been trying to tell you supporters of Clinton's especially those sending money and doing business with them, they are going to leave your areas and not look back all of that I'm for the working people is a bunch of crap, it's the working people that is getting stiffed, they may or may not get their money and if they do it will be when Clinton gets good and ready to. She needs to loan money out of her pockets to pay these people off. and for the rest of you out there you had better get cash from them upfront or get taken!!! Could you go get a loan for anything a tell them you plan on paying, naw it's I WILL PAY!!

This woman can not be trusted in no way, with nothing!!!! WOW!!

John   May 11th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Sorry guys, McAuliffe never tells the truth about money. Back in January he told Andrea Mitchell that donations were rolling in. Two weeks later, we discover Clinton loaned her campaign 5 million dollars. After Pennsylvania, McAuliffe again boasted about the revenue being generated by the PA win. Again, a couple of weeks later, Clinton has to loan her campaign even more money. I'm not troubled by Clinton having to loan her campaign money. I'm disgusted by the inability of the Clinton camp to be honest about even the small things

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 11th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

I feel her pain. I just loaned myself thirty bucks to buy myself a new DVD player!

Outsider   May 11th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

If the Clintons want to continue this fight hoping that a Spitzer-like scandal will suddenly appear, they better do it on their own dime! Any arrangement to save her from this will reek of old-politics.

Eddie   May 11th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

This is the kind of experience we have seen in the bush administration,if there is a problem getting what he wants,just throw money that is not there and refuse to listen to any one with a true rational.This lady is a rich nut.

american   May 11th, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Marie in California: I'm still with Hillary. No Obama…..ever. If he gets the nomination I'll instantly become a McCainocrat, no matter who runs as the Democratic VP.

what marie said is an example of the divisive nature of her campaign. her stubbornness has resulted in the obstinacy of her followers as well. This is going to cost her own party.

If anything, she should apologize after she quits and tell her supporters to back Obama, so that a democrat can get in the white house.

elaine   May 11th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

THIS WOMAN WILL DO ANYTHING AND PAY ANYTHING TO GET INTO THE WHITE HOUSE….CHEAT..STEAL…LIE…WHATEVER IT TAKES….SHE IS PATHETIC.

The Oracle   May 11th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

He shudn't do it anyway. Why shud he end up paying off loans from people like Mark Penn who tried unsuccessfully to hurt him??

Anna   May 11th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

If she's all for party unity and making sure a democratic wins the white house, then she should throw her support behind the nominee that is able to sustain a campaign and not keep loaning herself money.

it makes it look like she will do anything to make sure a democrat DOESNT win.

RJII   May 11th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

whoa. does HRC have a gambling problem or what??/

ABrown   May 11th, 2008 5:00 pm ET

I'm confused – if Hillary has such a large following, why are her supporters not donating to her campaign? She insist she is the canditate America wants, yet it appears the majority is contributing to Obama's campaign.

paul oregon   May 11th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

it would not be good to cut off the hand that feeds ones self. be very
very carefull

Why She Won't Go...   May 11th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Hillary is not a stupid woman. She’s very calculating and clever, but so transparent. She is hoping Obama falls flat during his first term in office, so she will stay in this race to shore up her argument of “electability” for another shot at POTUS in 2012. That’s why she doesn’t care about the damage she does to him or the party during this election cycle. Believe me, her and Bill know she’s already lost and has nothing else to lose, but has everything to gain. She’s hoping that she will do her dirt now and worry about the outcome later (something like when she blatantly disregarded the DNC rules concerning FL and MI). She’s hoping that in 4 years time, Obama will do so bad that everyone will forgive and forget her transgressions and carry her into office in 2012. I think the superdelegates also know this and that’s why they are slowly trickling in for Obama, but at the same time do not want to alienate the Clinton’s.

Now, all of this of course could backfire on her, and I think it will, because I feel an Obama administration will finally bring this country back to where it needs to be, here and around the world.

Tracy   May 11th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

If she wants to throw money away she can throw it my way.

Marilyn   May 11th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

I hope she enjoys going broke for a lost cause.

Great Irony   May 11th, 2008 4:57 pm ET

The first African American president may well buy his way to the White house.

Lawrence   May 11th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

She does not know when to give up. She's done! She needs to give up. The Supers are breaking in droves towards Obama and according to rcp, he's beating her in that now as well as states won, pledged delegates, and the popular vote.

She wants to loan more money to her campaign saysit all. She can't raise the money she needs.

She's Just Like You and Me!   May 11th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

She IS in touch with the common man! I routinely loan myself $6 million!

David, Santa Rosa, CA   May 11th, 2008 4:55 pm ET

RE: Lending more moeny. Of course she is willing to lend herself some more money. Nobody else is going to bankroll a losing campaing. Besides, she may be able to get the Obama campaign to pay her back with interest!

The lady does have some big ones.

Independent   May 11th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

ok, all Americans, please listen to what I have to say about this, irrespective of whethere you are a democrat, independent, or republican, whether you are a hillary supporter or Obama supporter, please think about the following:

Hillary has repeated loaned herself money, and one can imagine what she will do if she's the president, the first thing she'll do is, use our money (the federal money) to pay off all her debts. If she's truly willing to spend her own money, why not use those $109 million they made in the last 7 years, they take a loan hoping that if they win, they can pay off that using the federal money. I know some Hillary supporters will disagree with me, but please think about it for urself. Analyze carefully before you vote. I feel sad for those senior citizens & voters without college degree, a majority of them support her but she'll do nothing for u. I am an independent, and after making careful analysis, and research of every candidate's plans. I prefer Obama. McCain is just 3rd term of Bush clearly. Obama is our only hope for real change in American policy, that will help American workers, and bring jobs to AMerica

Marie in California   May 11th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

I'm still with Hillary. No Obama…..ever. If he gets the nomination I'll instantly become a McCainocrat, no matter who runs as the Democratic VP.

SusanM.   May 11th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Make her pay her own debts. She has the worst mismanaged and misdirected campaign in recent history. The waste and cost overruns have been terrible. This is a preview of how she would run the country. Note to Hill:

1. Make sure the check doesn't bounce.

2. Divorce your loud mouthed husband

3. Do one thing today that is not completely self serving…like quitting.

Terry H   May 11th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Whatever it takes for Hillary to continue. There are millions of praying that the superdelegates come to their senses before making a grave mistake in nominating Obama. Our party will LOSE in November if things aren't turned around. I will personally keep sending money as I can but if Hillary is out then I'm done. I'll give the republicans my vote but not my money. I'm on disability and simply cannot live on what I get now much less in the future. So many of us are feeling hopeless. hillary was my beacon and My hope but she is getting screwed 3 ways to sunday by the party and I'm so disappointed. Obama will NEVER get a thing from me, even if he begs Hillary to run with him. I'm old enough to know that the party may try to use Hillary to put obama in office because there sure isn't any chance at all he'll make it on his own. Maybe 4 more years of Republicans will give us a chance to rebuild our democratic party with real democratic leaders rather than ones who resort to trickery to manipulate the people's vote. Every turncoat who has abandoned hillary needs to be ostricized and booted from any position of leadership. Fellow democrats need to unite in exterminating the vermin from our party!

Devoted dem   May 11th, 2008 4:54 pm ET

If Hillary Clinton can't manage her campaign finances without going into enormous debt, how are we supposed to believe that she knows what needs to be done with our economy?

not news   May 11th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Hillary is broke.

We all know that.

Will that make Obama a BETTER president? No, just a a better financed= better bought off one.

OBAMA '08   May 11th, 2008 4:53 pm ET

"We plan on it" ???
Is it just me or does that really sound like NO they're not gonna repay all their depts?

IF, Lisbon   May 11th, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Hopefully it's a bluff to seem as if she believes in her nomination.
Other possibilities:
Bad judgement on her part;
Dirty trick up her sleeve.

The only reason for hanging on is she's going to try and destroy Obama with an eye on 2012 (and doesn't care if the Dems lose the race because of her). If this is her plan, it might miscarry… she won't be able to dissociate herself from any Obama's failure. Afetr all she's been his worst enemy.

Praying   May 11th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I am praying that we do not miss out on the best president we could have, just because her supporters can not afford to contribute.

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 11th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Of course she's going to loan herself some more money. And then she's going to try to get Obama to pay it back.

Susan MO   May 11th, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Let her add another $12 million Lord knows the economy needs it.

Obama 08

Dori in AZ   May 11th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

I don't want a single penny of what I've given to Obama winding up in Hillary's pocket.

Hillary & her campaign staff have run her campaign into the ground. Hillary is tricking her less educated supporters (who can't conceptualize the magnitude of debt that she's accumulated nor the fiscal irresponsibility that accompanies it) into giving her more. She's bleeding them dry. Her supporters need to put bread & milk on their own tables, not continue to finance Hillary's "play" money. It's her ego that is driving this. Not her concern for them….

Hillary can belly up from her personal funds to pay off her enormous campaign debts. Do it now!

Barack Obama doesn't need to bail her out – she has plenty of her own funds, literally millions. He needs the money from his campaign to tackle McCain in November.

money will decide   May 11th, 2008 4:50 pm ET

We really need public financing so that good candidates can run, even if their supporters are low income.

Otherwise just the wealthy get to decide who can run for president.

Obama has high income supporters. Is that the reason he should win?

yen   May 11th, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Why is she willing to spend more of her own money, especially when the outcome is already known. I believe in miracles, but there is no miracle coming hillary's way.She has exhaused every avenue with arogance.

No Deal For Hillary   May 11th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Throughout this campaign, Hillary has tried to set herself up for the steal. Now, though, with defeat looking like it will finally come, in spite of what she says, she wants the VP slot.

Don't let her have it. Hillary Clinton should not be allowed inside the White House fence.

So let her "borrow" as much as she wants from herself. If people want to waste their money on someone who will never be able to carry the whole country in a general, let them throw it away.

Time to throw in the towel, Hillary. America has spoken.

donate   May 11th, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Hillary supporters, please donate.

Joseph W. Mathews   May 11th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

First of all, FEC regs prohibit the transfer of funds from one campaign to the other. What the Obama campaign could do is organize a joint fundraiser, give them their contributor list or whatever. Same FEC regs state that any personal loans and accounts payable must be paid by the the time of "election"; in this case the Democratic National Convention in August. After that, loans and accounts payable are treated as contributions and subject to a maximum of $2,300 for each person or the penalty clause comes into effect. Look up the McCain/Feingold Campaign Reform Act.

Senator Clinton can certainly do whatever she wishes with the Clinton funds, however, "lending" any more to this campaign seems the height of folly. She really is in a bind and certainly help is required to retire the debt and satisfy the FEC requirements. Check the legislation and regs and post this if you choose.

carolinas   May 11th, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Clintons are liars, untrustworthy, and power hungry…shame.

Diane Moore   May 11th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

WILL THIS WOMAN EVER LEARN MONEY WILL NOT BUY HER EVERYTHING.OR LIES AND NASTY REMARKS GET HER ANYPLACE.SHE IS SO CORRUPT SHE CAN,T SEE ANYTHING BEYOND WHAT HILLARY WANTS. THINK I,LL GO BE SICK NOW.THATS THE EFFECT THE CLINTONS HAVE ION ME.ALL THREE OF THEM ENOUGH ALREAD.PLEASE GET OUT

David   May 11th, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Why lending, why not donate it to the campaign if she belives so much in her campaign?
What supprises me is that Hillary Clinton makes more interest from the money she lend to her campaign. So what is the reason of not lending it?

She beter ask for help from Obama, it may be her best judgment.

Tab   May 11th, 2008 4:44 pm ET

So how does she expect to win the general against McCain when she is barely competing in the primary against an unknown Washington outsider?

jeb   May 11th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

a nice tax write – off for 08. plus isn't that money refunded thur the matching campaign crooked fund .

Grace   May 11th, 2008 4:43 pm ET

She could afford $11.5 milions ($5 + $6.4) as her contribution to a successful & meaningful presidential campaign. It is not a loan, I hope.

She would hate to see those hard working Americans, white Americans, with annual income less than $50,000 to foot her winning camapign bills; they desperately need to keep their money for their daily essential items – milk, bread, butter & gasoline. Hillary understands their needs & she wants to help them out by paying her own bills.

Lee Huai Tu   May 11th, 2008 4:42 pm ET

How can Clinton suggest that Obama is an elitist when she lacks the popular support to keep her own campaign out of debt?

Kori   May 11th, 2008 4:41 pm ET

WOW….what's the point

Sab   May 11th, 2008 4:39 pm ET

hmmm, I think it's safe to say ole Hillary is up to something….

Dave, CA   May 11th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

Hillary and Bill can afford to pay the debt out of their own pockets. Mitt Romney did. Why should Obama pay her debt when she should stepped out ages ago???

gerald strother   May 11th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

THEY CANNOT DO MATH !!!!!!

steve ga   May 11th, 2008 4:37 pm ET

this lets you know that she is no dropping out of the race but will continue to press the issue I think it's wise for her to start considering being a running mate I here that if she loses she will endorse Barack obama very heavily to avoid another bush mcsame policy if this is true she needs to start doing that now I think she is hurting Obamas chances in Novembe.

Dr. J   May 11th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

I think Hillary should look for a graceful, tactful way out of this. She still has to pay for all of those vendors. She will only have limited time to get her money back. If she waits too late, she will only get 250,000 of the money she spent out. I think she wants her 11million back.

Bridgette - PA   May 11th, 2008 4:36 pm ET

Let her keep borrowing from herself as long as she wants. Makes no sense to me but it's her money. I wonder how Bill truly feels about this? If Barack lost 11 straight states and borrowed money 3X's to keep his campaign afloat, I know that everyone would have pushed him out by now. It's sad but nevertheless, he's ahead in every category including super delegates (CNN is the only network that has him down by 1). I am an OBAMA supporter and I believe that Hillary can fight until the last primary on June 3rd and go broke doing it if it means that much to her.

OBAMA-08/012

Burt   May 11th, 2008 4:35 pm ET

I'm proud of her for staying in and allowing the democratic process to work and the remaining states to cast their votes. As for me, if she's not the Democratic nominee, I'm voting for the next most qualified candidate, Senator McCain. Then in 4 years the country will appreciate how ready and willing she is to clean up the mess we're in.

Andy   May 11th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

If Obama gives a red cent to Hillary to help her pay off her debt, I'll be seriously disappointed. Obama supporters didn't donate their hard-earned cash to cover for Hillary's misspending. Why can't Hillary just mix in some frog eyes and crow's feet into the cauldron and conjure up some dough?

anonymous   May 11th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

Oh, Sen. Obama, how sweet of you. What a woncerful strategy to try and win over the voters. I am still very MAD at you for saying yesterday that you are planning on counting Florida and MIchigan because you are the nominee and you need these votes to win the election. DON'T COUNT ON MY VOTE AND MY FRIENDS!!! With the way you treated us we wouldn't vote for you even if you paid us. But of course I am forgetting that you are such a wonderful candidate that you can afford to send me check for a large amount. How much are you willing to pay me for my vote? Millions wouldn't buy me. I am a human being and not just a number of voters to get the delegates which you need. 1, 2, 3–these ARE numbers, Helen, Joe, Jenny, they are NOT numbers. We have our own opinions and not you or Mr. Dean can force me to vote for you. It's over. Go ahead and play Mr. nice guy and be ready to LOOSE to Sen. McCain on Nov. 4th, 2008.

Rob-BC Canada   May 11th, 2008 4:33 pm ET

This woman is like an ancient plague.Will it ever end.She is really trying to destroy Obama's elect ability to ensure her option to run in 2012.She knows "when" he gets elected it could quite likely be 2 successive terms.In 2016 she would be almost 70 years old and not likely to be taken seriously.She has to plant the seeds now.

bill pike   May 11th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

what part of economics don't you understand??? can't run a campaign without debt??? what was that plan again to get us out of financial problems??? oh, give billie boy more money from his NAFTA beneficiaries. billie boy is building swimming pools, take money out of one pocket and put it in theirs. would love to get my hands on their books. IF the campaign continues, and more money comes in it could go to pay billary–OK I GOT IT, I KNOW WHY BILLARY IS STILL IN.

Ben   May 11th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

HRC is an excellent candidate for the job BUT people around her aren't. Her strategists, communication director and chairman all seem over confident in the early days but now have their tails between their legs….They should not accept their salary for the last several months for a disasterous campaign….

truth now   May 11th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

On every blog all over the internet there is a constant call for Sen. Clinton to stay in the race. Why is it that her supporters are not giving her any money? Why didn't she build the coalition that Sen. Obama did? Could it be that she knew she would be the winner, so therefore why do any more than expected? That is why a smart young Senator was able to come in with spectacular ground breaking skills and take the election. He used his head and new technology in a new way that older people don't even think about.

America while we are sitting back having the same old arguments about race and gender the rest of the world have moved on to the new world. They have found ways other than killing people to get economic security. We are stuck in the past and it will be our downfall. We need fresh eyes. Look at how the young people are using new technology to do great things that us older people can't even fathom. America needs to wake up or get lost in the shuffle, because change is coming even if we want to keep ourselves stuck in the past.

Realistic   May 11th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

The pro-Hillary websites are starting to look like the PTL Club: Donate now! Give all you can! Donate now!

Pat Robertson is smiling somewhere.

superdelegate   May 11th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

that money is money from me and hundreds of other people! to hell with clinton she's not getting any of it. its going toward the general election versus McCain!

Gina   May 11th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

I can't imagine how Clinton is going to get supporters to donate money toward this kind of spending. As an Obama supporter, I would be willing to give a small portion of my donations intended for him to her debt repayment…but if she is loaning her campaign more money at this stage in the game, it just appears to me to be irresponsible.

David, Santa Rosa, CA   May 11th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Okay, I saw this man interviewed on msnbc and he can't even keep a straight face when he says some of the things he's saying. If this man is the one Hillary is listening too… no wonder this contest went the way it has.

Watch this man being interviewed. He's shameless. As a man, it's embaressing to watch. This guy sold his soul and the devil is coming to collect.

I do feel for Sen. Clinton. What a tremendous disappointment or a lifetime of work and effort.

wood burns   May 11th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

Will Hillary pay the working, hard working, white Americans, uneducated by college, that provided her services in Iowa, New Hampshire, etc with those loans she made herself?

clinton   May 11th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

dude she squeezed all the sympothy votes she can get out of lending herself money give it up you are making yourself look like a fool.

Theresa   May 11th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

If so many people support HIllary then why is her campaign in such grave financial trouble? Don't say she's not because she's had to personally loan it $11 million. Perhaps the "Limbaugh Effect" played a larger roll in her success than we thought. Support without cash?? What else could explain this?

Obama's money comes in small donations. She's had party insiders and huge money support all the while. He's way in the green and she's in the red even after raising a supposed $10 mil the day after the PA primary.

I don't understand it at all.

Kirk   May 11th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

I am AMERICAN first…..Democrat second. Our responsibility is to America, not the Democrats or Republicans.

We should be voting on the best interest of this country, and Obama is not in the best interest of America.

It is not a personal issue, initially I was ready to vote for Obama or Hillary.

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

Mia and Mike   May 11th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Hey CNN, the "Political Ticker" heading link is missing at the top. It's been so for a couple of days. It took some work to find out where you guys were on your website. Just a heads up…

Tim   May 11th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

The sad fact is that her campaign manager thinks they are in good shape. Let's get real and wake up an smell the coffee. The campaign is $20M in debt with six contest left!!! Now she is considering loaning her campaign more money. I think an audit is in order. Need to know the breakout of the campaign debt as well as a repayment plan. Does that debt count the $11.4M she has loaned in the past? Also need to know what interest rate she will receive on the money she loaned. I'm not very happy to know that after all is said and done Senator Clinton will make a profit on the money she loaned!!!

David   May 11th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

"We plan on it". In otherwords, "dream on". Why does Hillary keep on going with the losing campaign. Is it beacause they were expected to win and hence, owe businessmen in Kazakstan, and may be few other countries big presidential favors? And if Hillary don't get to White House, she and her hubby will be in danger because those who are expecting favors from them will be pissed off?

Allen In North Carolina   May 11th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

And this is the person that some folks running our country?…… Theres a thought…. Whoah!!!!!

Tanya   May 11th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

Mine is a question: how does she get paid back? Hopefully, she'll raise $11M, but it's unlikely. Certainly, she can't write it off: that would be akin to her making a gift of $11 to her own campaign. Since that exceeds the limit one person is allowed to make to a campign, then hers would not qualify. Is there any benefit to her loaning the $11M?

Chris, Middletown, CT   May 11th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

I think "go away you divisive monster" money is an investment – maybe people will finally realize that Hillary couldn't tell the truth if her life depended on it….i.e. in a sniper attack

MIKE   May 11th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

I hope Obama doesn't pay off her debts.
Her willingness to go into debt – $20,000,000 to date even after "loaning" herself over $11,000,000 shows what type of person she is. The $20 million is owed to people and companies – some of which are probably small and will suffer because of her willingness to do anything to get the nomination.
We need real campaign reform – including laws against going into debt unless it is personal whereby the individual running for any position be held personally liable for the debt.
Notice – McAuliffe said "we plan to pay it off". He didn't say they WILL pay it off.

Montana is Obama Country   May 11th, 2008 4:20 pm ET

Sounds like the …." MONEY PIT"…

It is very important to have a person who can manage their campaign in a fiscally responsible manner.. JUST as the expectation is to be fiscally responsible with the ecomony..

I'm just not feeling it with Hillary's large campaign debts. .. as CNN quotes above- "The Clintons have contributed a sizeable amount to Hillary’s campaign, loaning $6.4 million in just the last few weeks. The total amount loaned is estimated to be around $11 million, with the campaign $20 million in debt. "

Hence: -….The MONEY PIT..

Paul   May 11th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

$20 MILLION IN DEBT!!!

The fact that the "oh so many" Clinton supports wont even
donate to their own campaign says so much about their
belief in her nomination!

Im sick of hearing Clinton supporters say "of course obama won
that state, he outspent her by 3:1″…

WHY DO YOU THINK THAT IS????????
He has more support, hence more donations…to state the obvious!

An Agnostic Democrat   May 11th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

I only wish she was "willing" to cancel her ego trip to nowhere and concede. What mere shred of her reputation that remains should be banked for whatever future she may have in politics. I, for one, have vowed to vote against any local or national politician who has supported this most destructive and divisive influence in political history. May she and all her corrupt corporate supporters rest in peace.

Independent   May 11th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

It is refreshing to see that people are no longer buying into the Clinton Mystique. At least if she is going to try to buy this nomination, lets her continue to use her and Bills' millions

Mark Webb   May 11th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

This is no problem. She is rich after all!!!
If she knows nothing else to do with her big money …
However, trying to buy votes with private monyey doesn't seem very democratic.

tigerakabj   May 11th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

By the time Obama is through with the Clintons, they'll be broke. Kitchen sinks and bathtubs are expensive.

No money = no influence = no way to pay off judge of the Paul v. Clinton case coming up. Let's get this crankin' on McCain.

no more Hill-Billys   May 11th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

is she crazy?

as she loans her millions to her campaign, wake up america.
she is a rich girl who could care less about the poor hard working americans.
all she wants is your vote.
she has nothing in common with you and never will.

she is lier and a thief.

obama

Oregon   May 11th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Let us unify the party and win in november. Clinton isn'r going to get it unless superdelegates in their arrogance steal the lead Obama has and turn it over to Clinton. The math will not work for Clinton and it is very clear that a third grader can tell you so.
If you are a democrat white, black, yellow, brown ,green, red let us vote our party nominee the domocratica party.
I also want to clarify something for Senator Clinton that hard working American are not only white. They are African American,Asian,and Hispanics American as well.

Susan Missouri   May 11th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Great! We want her to STAY in the race!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hillary 08 :)

Germany   May 11th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

Senator Clinton will be the best vice President in the World. For her to achieve that, she must learn what I promised myself when I was still a teenager-I promised myself to accept defeat with calm. It is enough that Bill Clinton enjoyed support(2 terms) from the voters. Now it is time for another familly name in the white house. I am not a Racist

Jenny from IN   May 11th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

You know what Hillary, enough. Does anyone else not see the ridiculousness of this? Wouldn't this money be better spent if it were donated to charity or to people who need it and who it could actually help?! Screw donating your millions of dollars to a good cause, let's flush it down the toilet for your failed personal ambition! Look, I respect people that voted for and support Hillary, but Obama's winning fair and square. And don't try to pull out Florida and Michigan. Clinton and Obama agreed to the same rules and she's only changing them because she won. And do you know why she won? Name recognition. That's it. Because Obama actually has to go and talk to people about his stances, his policies and his ideas and all Clinton has to do is keep her last name. We can let the next primaries play out, but in the end he's still going to be ahead. And if superdelegates turn over the popular vote and the pledged delegates to go for Clinton, they WILL be doing the undemocratic thing. So, why don't we forget all that's happened before and unite. What are you afraid of? Obama has more time in elected office than Hillary, so you can't be afraid of his "lack of experience." And besides a small division in health care and their foreign policy proposals, they are VERY similar candidates. And why would you WANT John McCain in office? Why would you want four more years of George Bush? Our country can't take it! It will be our downfall. So why don't we stop the inner-party bickering? It's doing NOTHING for us.

So I'm calling on all democrats to stand up and show what we are made of. Let's stop the fighting and rebuild America. The new neoconservative Republican party is the downfall of America!

Mel   May 11th, 2008 4:14 pm ET

The people of West Virginia have the right to vote how they like, and I will not hold my breath that they will vote overwhelmingly for Senator Obama;
but they have the chance to change history by doing just that. Yes, you can.

Independent   May 11th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

It is refreshing to know that people aren't fooled by the "Clinton Mystique" and donating to her campaign. They must realize that she must use her and Bills millions to try to but the nomination!

Drew, Central FL   May 11th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

More stay the course. Anyone else tired of that?

She can't seem to manage her campaign and folks really think she help our economy?

My wife and I think that she should have stayed with her family on Mother's Day, instead of campaigning. Say and do anything, indeed.

Dems '08

Ricardo Williams   May 11th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

Yeah Hillary spend all your money on the campaign. It was your last chance, so just blow every cent on the campaign. You may as well stay in the spotlight long after this race is over. Create your own fantasy of how you will decorate your room in the White House and hang new curtains. The only problem is that you'll never get back into the White House. Hope to see you, Bill, and Chelsea serving mash potatoes at McDonalds when the well dries up.

Broke Again   May 11th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

I guess this is where Hillary's supporters say "Oh Poor Hillary", they are being so mean to her, her party betrayed her while she is praying they will open up their checkbooks.

Ladies and gnetlemen, she has $11.4 million reasons to stay in the race. It is NOT about Fl or MI, it is NOT about her failed platform anymore. It is all about destruction of the very thing she claims to love so much and hoping she recoup her money WITH INTEREST. It isn't even about all the small business owners who haven't been paid yet and her campaign "hopes" to pay back.

Steve - Atlanta   May 11th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter and have donated on several occasions. My donations were made in good faith that the money would be used to campaign for change in our government and not to pay Billary out of debt due to their inability to manage their money.

Let the Clintons tap into their special interest pipeline to address their financial problems…..or is that source drying up these days….

Mark   May 11th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

Go home Hillary, wherever that may be this week.
You can't run a campaign, you sure as hell can't run the USA.
Or… maybe you can invest in cattle futures again. What a great way to fund all your government programs. You are such a saavy speculator that you can plunk down $1,000 and magically turn it into $100,000.

Tammy   May 11th, 2008 4:06 pm ET

That's fine, keep on through the end of the primaries. Just don't expect Obama or the DNC to bail you out of your debts. It wouldn't be fair to the people that contributed to his campaign.

Let all the supporters who are saying they won't support Obama or the DNC if he gets the nomination, bail you out.

Theogracias   May 11th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

That's an insight to her ability to manage the economy…Power hungry with no judgement…

LaLa in KCMO   May 11th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

Why spend the money on a campaign that isn't going to win? I don't know. Makes no sense, but then again we are talking about Hillary Clinton.

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

bety   May 11th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

I don't know why the American will choose Obama as the president. When people watch all the interviews he is always can't give out an answer without repeating words himself. This proved he is not one who can face emergence decidsion.

Why people always want Clinton to drop off from the race. Is this because Clinton is a woman.

Let the people to choose! The media should not interfer! I found the media is not fair to her.

Clinton keep going! Don't let the media run your camplain!

Jazmyn From CA To AZ   May 11th, 2008 4:04 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???

Jane   May 11th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

If Sen. Obama bails Hillary out I will no longer donate my hard earned money. As an old white low income single mother I support Obama and distain Hillary's style. Obama certainly does not have to bail her out…she created this she can resolve her own problems.

Jan from Boca Raton Fl   May 11th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

This election is not an ego thing with Hillary, she really believes
as millions do that she can turn this country around.

Hillary 08

Myles, New Orleans   May 11th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

She's a big girl let her fun her own failings. Her and her hubby took in almost 110 million last couple of years, so she can handle it. Who else in this race husband has an account in the Camman Island.

Y   May 11th, 2008 4:02 pm ET

The wonderful thing about the Obama campaign is that its not about Obama, its about the people. The people have caught the vision and are ready to do anything to get our country back on its feet. The old order of government has kept we the people in the dark, doing things behind closed doors and then announcing that we have no money. God wants us to be faithful stewards of money. We have to budget wisely and not base our spending on our own greed and selfish ambitions. The most astonishing thing about this whole primary race is that people are still fooled by the Clintons. It amazes me.

Dave   May 11th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

It's hard to believe that this is even allowed. Think about it. Hillary loans her campaign $11 million. If she's going to get that money back she's going to have to raise that money from other persons or organizations. So, in actuality, every dollar that a donor now gives goes directly into Hillary's pocket. Talk about buying votes.

And then this question…. If she was so committed to becoming president, why doesn't she GIVE the money to the campaign. Yea, that's the kind of president we want. Someone who isn't willing to sacrifice something of their own for something that they so badly want.

independant chris   May 11th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

How nice it must be to buy an election. Looks like my $25 donations have more power, though =)

Barb   May 11th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

The Obama supporters have made it very clear, they will be extremely angry if any of their hard earned money goes to bail Hillary out in any way. She and Bill have plenty of their own money, the don't need any help from the little people who voted for Obama, as we obviously do not matter to the Clintons, as they have made ever so clear over the past few months.

Jessica, GA   May 11th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

where did that 10million go? I thought the Clinton campaign were claiming to have new donors pumped up for their campaign, was that a lie?

Craig A Texas Democrat   May 11th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

This hierachy of the Presidency makes me sick. Is the presidency for sell now. She is not gonna win.

Mr.T   May 11th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

I don't fault clinton for continuing her campaign, b/c if you invested $11m of your own money in a business… would you quit? I don't think so. she will take this to the convention even if it means blowing up the democratic party.

Helene   May 11th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

I gave money to the Obama campaign. If I wanted to give to the Clinton campaign I would have done so. Clinton has enough $$$ in her bank to pay her debt without begging from her opponent.

GaryinToronto   May 11th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

I find myself wondering again if the $20 million in debt includes the loans from the Clinton's (the last time the campaign reported its debt they didn't include what was then $5 million in loans plus accrued interest from the candidate). This seems likely since supposedly Mark Penn is owed $14 million.

If I'm correct than the correct figure to use for the Clinton's debt is more like $32 million.

Given this the fact that Clinton is continuing to go despite the numbers I think confirms the suspicions others have expressed that she is in fact campaigning for 2012.

Shin   May 11th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

It's that bad huh…?

Give up and let the party unite… quit being stubborn.

bigben   May 11th, 2008 3:53 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.

Adam from NY   May 11th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

What's more elitist? Paying for a presidential campaign out of your own pocket or with financial support of over 1.5million people?

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 11th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Watch as Hillary will start saying "the reason why Obama wouldn't transfer funds from his campaign to her is to keep her from winning". Could Hillary be trying to "cut a deal" with Obama to pay her debt in exchange for her conceding, it wouldn't surprise me. Every day now we hear desperate attempts coming out of the Clinton camp. This isn't good for Clinton and certainly not for the Democrat Party. I believe Chelsea is behind her mother's refusal to quit.

Mike   May 11th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Translators note: "We plan on it" sounds like "Yes" but in Clinton-speak is most likely "NO".

The O   May 11th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

When is enough enough!!! This now just getting pathetic, This is the same sort of hardedness that dumbya has shown in Iraq not knowing when to get out. But hey if she wants to still stay in so stay. It's her money…

BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!!!

Mali from Drexel Hill   May 11th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

I think Obama shouldn't help her to pay off her debt at this point if she continues to say slanderous things that will only divide the party and pit one race vs another emotionally. Her exit game has become disgraceful and shameful. Terry McAuliffe is just as shameful. At one point it is time to say, we need to unite the Democratic Party. The question she needs to ask herself, what is more important, The Party or her personal interest?

William Bouzeneris   May 11th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

she is only doing this to stir up commotion within the obama camp. Obama has the win already, she just is using this to fight for months to become the VP, while also tearing up the democratic party more than she already has

bigben   May 11th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

she believes in her cause and will pay.

carolyn   May 11th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

It depends from which lobbists it comes from.And we where know it really comes from. No lobbists my eye. Or oprah?

Jane Wright   May 11th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Hillary should lend herself money to run as an Independent. McCain is a big zero as a candidate and Obama can't win with her running as an Independent. Let's go Hillary!!!!!

Wes   May 11th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Just what we need. A president who doesn't know when to stop spending. One day the national debt is going to bite us in the behind and people are going to wonder why. Wake up!

Independent in Florida   May 11th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Wow, this sounds like a 'financial suicide'. Should one worry about her state of mind or, does she know something the rest of the world does not?

Joseph, Menlo Park CA   May 11th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Hillary needs a bailout? They made 110 million dollars last year. After taxes they should handily have $60 million. And they need to *lend* 10 million to their campaign which they expect ordinary americancs to pay back for them? That's just disgusting. Truly disgusting.

Venus   May 11th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Don't give her a DIME! Hillary and her entire staff and many of her supporters are liars!!!

How about that $10,000-million dollars they claimed after her PA win?
And, let's see – Sir John Elton raised $2.5 million! I wonder if they are running low on donuts?

I knew they were telling lies!

Hillary supporters ————- you say you won't vote for Obama but yet – you haven't been sending Hillary any money? What gives with you supporters? It cost money to run a campaign!!!

Gosh, I wonder how much her total will be after the last state?

So at the moment – $31 million in debt and counting and her supporters want us to let and give her Obama's win? Sad, sad, sad!

How can Hillary run the country if she can not run a campaign?

Ha,ha,ha,ahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

Obama's campaign brings in $220,000.00 a day and Hillary's $6,000.00 and Hillary's supporters say they will not vote for Obama if he wins! Wow!

Ed   May 11th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

but clinton why? ..please learn from Romney !!..so after you divorce Bill for messing up ..you want to blow the cash too?

PleasePost   May 11th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Of course she is…. Particular know that she has the presumptive nominee on the hook for paying her debt. Go figure.

Michael in MO   May 11th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

This is foolish. Obama cannot win the general in Nov. Do your research – not sound bite surfing. Every legitimate statistic regarding this race shows Senator Clinton the only one to beat McCain and secure the majority of States. If you do not want 4 more yrs. of a Republican presidency, than use your head and vote for Senator Clinton. She is clearly the most qualified individual – black/white/purple – that our party has seen in generations. Senator Obama is not ready – putting him up as the nominee now is throwing away our opportunity in Nov.

I, like millions of democrats, will be forced to vote for McCain as independents in the Fall if he goes forward. We will without question make sure that he does not make it to the presidency. These are not bitter comments of the moment that will wash away over time. These are very real facts folks.

ObamaSupporters   May 11th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Dear Clintons,

You are doing more harm then good. Please step down
gracefully.

Respectfully,
The entire world

Noah   May 11th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Keep fighting Hillary..Real democrats want you.

Fran Says   May 11th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Listen up!

Is this the person we want to hand over our failing economy to??? Hillary will be looking for a bail out for herself soon.

Bill . . . get off the campaign trail and back on the lecture circuit while someone will still pay to hear you!!

Tell It Like It Is   May 11th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

Her money, her problem.
Really, Hillary is hurting her future political career at this point.

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   May 11th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

WHY?

Is Hillary trying to buy the VP slot now?

mitchell from arkansaw   May 11th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

good.i don't want any of my money going to clinton's campaign,until she drops out.when she concedes,then, we can talk about it.if she keeps tearing down the party ,then forget it!

A CANUCK   May 11th, 2008 3:41 pm ET

The "Fat Lady" is singing so loud …….everyone can hear her…..except the Clintons !!!!!!!

Sarah   May 11th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

Let's just end this. Obama 08′

Marie   May 11th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Well now it's real, how much she wants power, pay or no pay…

Michael   May 11th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

She should put the money where it will do some good. Hillary go to BarackObama.com and make a donation!!!

Karen   May 11th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

This is just a story to get $$$ from me.

I have given so much to her. (by my standard)..

I just donated another $25 to her campaign

However, how far can I donate if I know Hillary is not the nominee…I am confused.

Joe, Maine   May 11th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Why do we still care about Hillary Clinton? She's a nobody…let's move on.

Delmore   May 11th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

She's trying to buy the Whitehouse.

Typical Clintons!

Her $$$$$$$$$ is EASY come, EASY go!

Sue P / Emporium, PA   May 11th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

31 million in debt…………… and she isnt gonna win…………..REALITY CHECK PLEASE!!!!!

Joseph Adewole   May 11th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Hillary, please do what is honourable now; you don't have to be in further debt.
Say out what will beneficial to The Dems, stop dividing the electorate but concentrate on what will be best for all; you will see how God will turn things around for you – not to The White House o – but in other ways, if you trust God.

Sam Taveras   May 11th, 2008 3:36 pm ET

How is her campaign in debt if she makes 190 million a year.

Coleman R. Brice, Asbury Park, NJ   May 11th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

A small price to pay for sheer vanity..

Bayou Joe   May 11th, 2008 3:35 pm ET

I urge all Hispanics that have not contributed to Hillary R. Clinton''s campaign to send her whatever you can and do it now. We need
Hillary in the Whitehouse and we don't want Obama. Do it for our Nation.

Karen   May 11th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Is this news? What do you think the10 million Clinton income is for? And all of fund-raising scandals such as Clinot Vs Paul??

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