May 12, 2008
Posted: 03:14 PM ET

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Hillary Clinton compared her Campaign to JFK's Monday.'
Hillary Clinton compared her Campaign to JFK's Monday.'

(CNN) — Hillary Clinton said again Monday that no Democratic presidential candidate can win without a victory in West Virginia — and drew a parallel between her own campaign and John Kennedy’s 1960 White House run.

“It was West Virginia that made it possible for John Kennedy to become president,” Clinton said at a Clear Fork, West Virginia campaign stop. “Now, John Kennedy didn’t have the number of delegates he needed when he went to the convention in 1960. He had something equally as important — he had West Virginia behind him, because it’s a fact that Democrats don’t get elected president unless West Virginia votes for you…”

Barack Obama may be the party’s pledged and superdelegate leader – but that status does not appear to have helped him in West Virginia, where Clinton leads by 30-40 points in recent state polls.

“So I’m here today because I know what’s really going to matter tomorrow,” said Clinton. “It’s the votes of the people of West Virginia and if you will come out and honor me with your vote I will work my heart out for you.

Clinton criticized the Democratic front-runner on his health care proposal, and his rejection of her proposed “gas tax holiday.”

“My opponent Sen. Obama says, “Oh no, that’s just a gimmick, that’s not going to help people,” said Clinton before again arguing that it will save families $70 on average and more for those with longer commutes as well as truckers.

Clinton added that West Virginia proportionately has more veterans, “more people who have served in the conflicts and in the armed forces of the United States….

“It is the hard-working, dedicated people of West Virginia who have really made America what it has been, and what it will be again.”

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


Rhionda   May 12th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

DCL -I don't like to be mean but most Obama supporters seem to follow him as if he were a religious profit.

He can't beat McCain, period.

BERLIE   May 12th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

IF THE DEMOCRATS LEAVE JOHN MCCAIN TO BE PRESIDENT I WILL SO SORRY FOR AMERICA AND FOR ALL AMERICAN PEOPLE CAUSE IT WILL BE WORST SO WHAT I WANT TO SAY IT'S 'UNION' EVEN IF OBAMA GOT THE NOMINATION WE MUST GO TO VOTE FOR HIM OR IF HILLARY CLINTON GOT THE NOMINATION WE MUST GO TO VOTE FOR HER SO DON'T LEAVE THE REPUBLICAN TAKE 4 MORE YEARS THAT WILL BE WORST I'M FOR OBAMA EVEN HIM OR HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT I WILL BE SO HAPPY CAUSE I DON'T WANT TO STAY 4 MORE YEARS ANYMORE TO SEE THE SAME KING POLITICS IN THIS COUNTRY THAT WE LOVE SO PLEASE. VOTE FOR DEMOCRATIC AND WE WILL FIND A SOLUTION. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING……………

poyoray   May 12th, 2008 8:24 pm ET

TO SUPERDELEGATES: VOTE HILLARY

Obama's backers are the most divisive and cannot unite anything.

Obama's pledged delegates represent

10630 voters

Clinton's delegates represent
11700

EACH CLINTON PLEDGED DELEGATE REPRESENTS 1000 more Voters than Hillary Clinton,

IS THIS DEMOCRATIC?

No

Rose   May 12th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

Can we please for once get over ourselves and how we personally feel about her. During these times of economic instability she should be the answer to our problems, its not that i dont like Obama, I do, I just know for a fact that Hilary is the best choice. During Bill Clinton's presidency the United States has seen no greater peace and prosperity , that's a fact, his main advisor was Hilary. I understand why you dont like her but thats just politics and campaign.

NOOOOBAMA 4 PRES   May 12th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

THIS JUST GOES TO SHOW HOW SEXIST THIS COUNTRY STILL IS. HILLARY DID IT ALL THE RIGHT WAY PREPARING FOR THIS SINCE BEFORE BILL LEFT THE WHITE HOUSE. SHE RAN FOR SENATOR AND WON HAS BEEN SENATOR FOR EIGHT YEARS. SHE HAS HAD A GREAT POLITICAL CAREER. NOW A CHARISMATIC SMOOTH TALKER OUTTA NOWHERE COMES ALONG AND almost HAS THE NOMINATION. ITS LIKE SOME UNQUALIFIED S.O.B. TAKING YOUR WELL DESERVED PROMOTION. HOPE SHE RUNS AS AN INDEPENDENT IF SHE DOESN'T GET THE DEM NOMINATION. SHE WILL KICK BOTH THEIR BUTTS IN NOV.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!NEVER GIVE UP HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   May 12th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

JFK was not being sued for $1.2 MILLION …
JFK was not guilty of Campaign Fund FRAUD…
But wouldn't have to appear in California Superior Court until after November.

Lets get CNN to cover the Peter Paul vs Clinton Legal Case..

A Canadian who's SICK of all this!!   May 12th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

This has gone on too long. I'm not going to sound PC here but if this person ( Hillary ) was a man, he'd be jeered and booed off the primary by MSM, public, etc. She's being allowed these delusional thoughts and she's exploiting it to the max. What a sick woman. Are you Americans scared of her???? Do something, we Canadians are letting out a huge collective puke.

Xenon   May 12th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

probably Hillary will win the popular vote..
I am curious what the Obama's supporters will say when he will loose the popular vote?? They will still consider him the winner?
Especially that none of the candidates will reach the number of delegates needed to win…
Plus I'm prety convinced that some of the election Obama has won, if they would do them now he would loose by a prety good margin…Curios nobody makes some polls in the states he won to see the situation now…after Obama was scrutinized a little more…lol…. but if anybody would have the courage to do that would be for sure labeled racist….so why to bother…eh?!! :))lol

mitchell from arkansaw   May 12th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

you've been moderating my posts for three hours,now.post them or i'll stop blogging here.

poyoray   May 12th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

Well, it looks like CNN is promoting sexiswm along with the Tenn rep by putting up a ticker about. This is the most divisive comment of the campaign.

GO HILLARY, SHE IS THE BETTER CANDIDATE.

HIS SUPPORTERS ARE THE MOST DIVISIVE PEOPLE IN PRESEDENTIAL HISTORY!!!

Linda   May 12th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Hillary Clinton cannot even begin to compare herself to President John Kennedy. John Kennedy never once tried to manipulate the people for votes. He never lied to us. He never tried to cheat his way into the White House. She is going to divide the party unless people stop voting for her .

Al from Portland, OR   May 12th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Wow!!1 These Obama supporters sure like to puff up their negative comments so their candidate does not appear to continue his negative comments. There should be a test given to qualify for running for President. The first question should be "how many states are there in this country". Mr. Obama stated on 5-9-08 in Beaverton, Oregon that he had campaigned in 57 states and had one more to visit. Hmmmmm….like a rock only dumber. Ask any third grader the same question and we may have a candidate that knows the United States of America.

ugmo   May 12th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

Obama for President in 2008

We need someone who is straight forward with the American People!!

come on ALL INTELLEGENT, GOOD LOOKING, PATRIOTIC PEOPLE, VOTE FOR

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT 2008!!!!!

Foreigners FOR OBAMA!!   May 12th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

CNN am I on a Do Not Post list or something?? Pls Post!!

Thats such a diss… HRC I dont dislike you… but you are DEFINITELY NO JFK… please dont flatter yourself like that. It makes you seem dillusional :-S

George   May 12th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Hillary is no JFK…. she doesn't offer the vision, the hope, the Trust or the fresh look that JFK offered the American people back in 1960. There's NO comparison at all!!!

If anything Hillary is more like LBJ…. A Spiteful, Deceitful, Dishonest, Lying old timer of past political corruption.

OBAMA '08 & 12′

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   May 12th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

WOW..
You talk about "Multiple Personality Disorder"

Somebody call the men in the White Coats…. she needs a Straight-Jacket.

The URGENCY OF NOW…! WOW…

Bart in SC   May 12th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

Obama Supporters:

I have posted many times saying the same thing.

Please stop hating on the blogs. It makes it hard for Hillary supporters to consider getting behind Obama's campaign if he is the nominee. And he can not win without us anymore than Hillary could win without his supporters.

The O   May 12th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

I wish clinton would just be ger self… She's Rocky, Goldilocks, and now. JFK…….
AKA pinochio I think fits as well!!!!!!

BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!!

berlie   May 12th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

IF THE DEMOCRATS LEAVE JOHN MCCAIN TO BE PRESIDENT I WILL SO SORRY FOR AMERICA AND FOR ALL AMERICAN PEOPLE CAUSE IT WILL BE WORST SO WHAT I WANT TO SAY IT'S 'UNION' EVEN IF OBAMA GOT THE NOMINATION WE MUST GO TO VOTE FOR HIM OR IF HILLARY CLINTON GOT THE NOMINATION WE MUST GO TO VOTE FOR HER SO DON'T LEAVE THE REPUBLICAN TAKE 4 MORE YEARS THAT WILL BE WORST I'M FOR OBAMA EVEN HIM OR HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT I WILL BE SO HAPPY CAUSE I DON'T WANT TO STAY 4 MORE YEARS ANYMORE TO SEE THE SAME KING POLITICS IN THIS COUNTRY THAT WE LOVE SO PLEASE. VOTE FOR DEMOCRATIC AND WE WILL FIND A SOLUTION. THANK YOU TO BE VERY UNDERSTANDING……………

Bitter Tommy Hussein in St. Louis   May 12th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

Well, her talk about how influential West Virginia is, is good for a few laughs.

On second thought, I suppose that depends on what the meaning of the word "is" is.

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   May 12th, 2008 8:06 pm ET

TO: Donovan 6:51pm ET<

It was John McCains idea…

Not Hillarys….!

She has never had an original idea ..unless it was an angle, slant, spin or twist of reality…

Lay off that kool-aid my friend…:)

Paul   May 12th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Oh, good grief. John Kennedy was everything Hillary is not - like HONEST.

64Boomer   May 12th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

@ Doom : That's just wrong…, but funny though.
It seems to me that Clinton is always comparing herself to someone else that has done great things, but never seems to state what she has done.
Reminds me of that woman on SNL that is always trying to 1 up the person she is talking to…. " You may have more super delegates Obama, but I have SUPER DUPER SECRET Delegates and did I mention they count double?" ehhhh, sounds like a bunch of fuzzy math to me. : )

Dave in Albuquerque   May 12th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

If Hillary Clinton gets ALL of the delegates from West Virginia and Kentucky, and 60 percent of the delegates from Puerto Rico, and 60 percent of the remaining superdelegates, and splits every other remaining state 50-50, Obama still wins the nomination. Try it on the CNN delegate counter and see.

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   May 12th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

We Didn't have SUPER DELEGATES when Kennedy Won the Nomination..

Walter from California   May 12th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Superdelegates should not cast their vote, until all States have had their election. Then if needed, they vote…! The way it is done now, is a joke for the Democratic Party…..

Big CHANGES need to take place in the Democratic Party….! All States should vote the same day, to avoid this BIG MESS…!

Hillary Rodham Clinton 2008

ronald   May 12th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

OBAMA - McCain : Obama won by 12, McCain wins W.V
How about that?!

Ken Pittsburgh   May 12th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

She had to know that people would used that line you are no Jack Kenndy

ronald   May 12th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

4 electoral votes overturn an election??

Kerry-Bush: Won off 11 electoral votes.

Gore-Bush: Bush won off Florida - 25 electoral votes

Clinton - Dole: Won of 220 E.V

Clinton - Bush Sr. Won off of 202 E.V

Bush - Dukakis won off of 315 E.V

Reagan - Mondale won off of 512 E.V

reagan - Carter won off of 449 E.V

Jimmy Carter - Ford: Carter won off of 57 E.V W.V voted FORD.
NIXON - McGovern - Won by 503

Nixon - Humphrey: Won by 220

Johnson - Goldwater: Won by 434E.V

Kennedy - Nixon: Kennedy won by 76E.V, West virginia voted Nixon in G.E

Eisenhower - Stevenson: Eisenhower won by 384

OBAMA - McCain : Obama won by 12, McCain wins W.V
How about that?!

Scott M   May 12th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

I'm not sure what history books HIllary has been reading, but it's a fact that WV democratic primary voters have preferred winning presidential nominees (like Bill Clinton) and losing nominees (Carter in '80, Dukakis in '88). Furthermore, WV has also voted for Democratic candidates who don't get the nomination (Humphrey, Byrd).

Even if she was talking about the general election, she was wrong: Ford carried WV in '76 and lost, Carter carried WV in '80 and lost, and so did Dukakis in '88. It's clear she's just trying to make WV sound more like a bellweather than it truly is.

But the truth obviously doesn't matter anymore. Not after Bush. Wait, she's sounding more presidential every minute!

Dougy Giro   May 12th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

So!!! The Bay of Pigs fiasco and the Cuban Missle Crisis was West Virginia's fault! The truth is finally revealed! ;-)

linda hemmingsen   May 12th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

obama supporters are showing their true spirits in their vile words and meaness, which is why no hillary supporters will help obama why should they ?the media never looked into the evidence of obama supporters tampering in the caucas in different states. they are like a bunch of unruly children using intimidations to scare off voters, cheating is what it is called.

ronald   May 12th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

4 electora votes overturn an election??

Kerry-Bush: Won off 11 electoral votes.

Gore-Bush: Bush won off Florida - 25 electoral votes

Clinton - Dole: Won of 220 E.V

Clinton - Bush Sr. Won off of 202 E.V

Bush - Dukakis won off of 315 E.V

Reagan - Mondale won off of 512 E.V

reagan - Carter won off of 449 E.V

Jimmy Carter - Ford: Carter won off of 57 E.V W.V voted FORD.
NIXON - McGovern - Won by 503

Nixon - Humphrey: Won by 220

Johnson - Goldwater: Won by 434E.V

Kennedy - Nixon: Kennedy won by 76E.V, West virginia voted Nixon in G.E

Eisenhower - Stevenson: Eisenhower won by 384

Jim   May 12th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

Why are you Obama supporters so hateful? Why? Oh, of course, you must have attended the same church as your leader.

I am insulted by the double standard. It's okay for your leader to compare himself to JFK and MLK but if Hillary draws any similarities she's gone mad.

N. and Bill - NEWSFLASH - your cult leader is no JFK or MLK either. Get off your high horse. You all have lost the White House with your rabid and hateful comments. THE MOVEMENT IS ON…… Hillary supporters are working together to put McCain in.

Clinton '12

Sore Loser   May 12th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

We should have just had West Virginia vote since she thinks it is the only state that counts?????Duh…this is the person we want leading our country???? Come on West Virginia get rid of her tomorrow….

Barbara   May 12th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

FASHION STATEMENT?????

Has anyone bothered to take a look at the clothes Hillary wears? Some are mix matched with tacky jewlery, and she wears alot of the same outfits over and over again. Now, on the other hand…look at Ms. Obama and Ms. McCain how professionally, well dressed they ALWAYS are. If Hillary, by accident, becomes the president, I sure hope they have a fashion designer on hand to give her some much needed advise if she is to represent our country looking the way a leader should look. Look at women leaders in other countries… their attire is much more appropriate and professional that Hillary's.

Ikem Umealo   May 12th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

i still remember the words of president Clinton in a lecture at the Royal Albert Hall London United Kingdom in 2006. Then he said: "keep building that bridge". I would like to believe that the President is still sincere about building a bridge that will bring people together. But he seems to be failing in getting Hillary across the bridge to help keep people together.

Ruth   May 12th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

I HATE JOHN MACCAIN, I LIKE HILLARY CLINTON BUT I LOVE SO MUCH BARACK OBAMA GO OBAMA YOU ARE ALREADY IN THE WHITE HOUSE IF YOU ARE NOT THEY STEAL YOUR DELEGATES…..SO I WOULD NOT LIKE JOHN MACCAIN TO BE PRESIDENT NO WAY………….. I LOVE TOO MUCH THIS COUNTRY TO SEE IT WILL BE WORST SO EVERYBODY WANT CHANGE OBAMA08-12

Terri in Vancouver, WA   May 12th, 2008 7:51 pm ET

Hillary hasn't checked her history very thoroughly. In 1968, 1976, 1980, and 1988, the loser of West Virginia won the Presidency. Yes Hillary, you can lose WV and still win the White House.

Reality   May 12th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

If winning WV is the key to winning the presidency and the primaries are somehow a predictor of who will win WV in the general election, then the democrats are going to win no matter who they nominate– McCain only won 1% of the WV vote in the republican primary!! So Hillary, your twisted, backwards logic leads to only one conclusion: Tuesday means nothing. Stop attacking our nominee.

sammy in cali   May 12th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

If Hillary's base of senior citizens and uneducated white folk turn out to be the deciding factor of this election, I am moving to Burma…myanmar…

Ruth   May 12th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

I HATE JOHN MCCAIN, I LIKE HILLARY CLINTON BUT I LOVE SO MUCH BARACK OBAMA GO BARACK OBAMA YOU ARE ALREADY IN THE WHITE HOUSE AND IF YOU ARE NOT THEY STEAL YOUR DELEGATES……… GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WE LOVE YOU……..

ronald   May 12th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

call me an MF and if obama loses, i will vote for Clinton, please post my irony.

Phil, Austin, TX   May 12th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Obama band wagon and DNC pundits,
Don't forget Liberman. The way DNC is throwing HRC under the bus, she deserves to get off the DNC bus and run as an independent…will see what Obamaites will do then to win.
US Presidency is not an apprenticeship.

ronald   May 12th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

HOW about this as an astounding new news turnover, for all you Clinton supporters. Let us say Sen. Hillary couldn't win WV for a really strange reason. Would you line up behind Obama?

Iwould either way…
OBAMA - '08

Walt, Belton,TX   May 12th, 2008 7:45 pm ET

Trust me; there's no semblance whatsoever between Hillary and John Kennedy, no semblance at all. In fact, you could include Bill in that equation too.

Bubba   May 12th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Hillary couldn't carry JFK's jock strap !

Amy   May 12th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

This is the most desperate I've heard her…….

Republican for Obama   May 12th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

As a Republican I don't like McCain but at least his stand on issues closely models mine. I don't get how childish you Democrats are about your candidate not winning. The contest is nearly 50/50 but Obama has the edge. Sure you can be immature and vote McCain out of spite even though Clinton and Obama are nearly identical on issues. But remember this if Clinton had that slight edge and all the Obama supporters said the same thing as you, Clinton could not win in November either. With the party split McCain is a shoe in and we are destined for 4 more years of this crap we are stuck in. GROW UP!

unelectable   May 12th, 2008 7:40 pm ET

The Clintons are the ones who brought the Reagan supporters into the democratic party. They were not here when Carter was president.

Its very true. No democrat has won the presidency without west virginia in well over 100 years. Whether you Obama lovers like it or not.

Liberals rarely get elected, and then NEVER stay in power long. This is why JFK put LBJ on the ticket.

New Virginia   May 12th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Since most of Hillary supportors don't finish college. I bet they won't be able to read this comment; but if you support her for some racist reasons, I hope you are proud when you look at yourself in a mirror. Can you tell me why as a democrats, you will not vote for the only decent black man out there?

Billion   May 12th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

You know what I dont understand? Is how Hillary supporters say they would vote for McCain over Obama.
1) Obama and Hillary have similar platforms
2) Obama is one of the most honest politicians I've seen to date
3) Hillary Clinton is not
4) Its time for change
5) Democrats have to unite around Obama, he will be the nominee, its time to unite

Old white mom for Obama   May 12th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

She ducked the sniper fire and JFK couldn't. How dare her to even mention herself with Jfk with all of the lies she has told. And how much blood and death she has on her hands with the Iraq vote. Do you know the song that says "you've got to stand for something or you'll fall for anything". Don't vote for Hillary.

al snyder   May 12th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

Apparently there are a lot of people out there that don't believe much and understand even less. If these comments are in any way a reflection of the US at large, it is a wonder we maintain our place as a superpower.

Dems threatening to vote Republican if their sniper dodging candidate doesn't get nominated? Do they understand this is not a high school popularity contest. What about the issues. One's for the war, the other supposedly against. One's pro-life, the other is supposedly pro-choice. One's for the upper-echelon, the other is supposedly for "the people". What about taxes, immigration and health care? Are you serious?

Maybe it is not so hard to understand how someone who it has become extremely hard to take serious has a following.

Jack of Hearts   May 12th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

Just watched her speech in WV, anyone who doubts she's losing the plot now is as bonkers as she is. I seriously don't know whether to laugh or cry (out of pity).

Please Clinton supports if you care about her at all put out her out of her misery.

SteveDave   May 12th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

I don't understand how someone could back Hillary Clinton today and then turn around and vote for McCain in the general election. For crying out loud Clinton and Obama agree on 90% of the issues. What are you people thinking???

McCain = 4 more years of Bush politics.

Mo   May 12th, 2008 7:30 pm ET

Next she will say nobody can win the presidency without having experience of living in Kansas. Keep moving the goal post, but sorry you don't have more place to move to

ronald   May 12th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Just like Hillary and Kennedy and Obama, we are all democrats.
Let us put aside our differences and vote Democrat 2008

Jaqueline   May 12th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Tom, RI

That horrible lie you said about Hillary shows how your a fake DEM. And us real DEMS can't wait to see you frauds to the door.

Seat Florida and Michigan   May 12th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

Seat FL & MI based on the elections that have taken place.
(Obama does not get MI 55 uncommitted).
Required: 2208.5
Current Obama lead: 52.5

Barack Supporter   May 12th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Hilary is a racist and will say anything to get the nominee, but Americans are not falling for this crap anymore!

ronald   May 12th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Lets see,

I think the Kennedys endorsed Obama.

No mudslinging!
No Mcain!
OBAMA '08

Dr. ECO in S.F. CA   May 12th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

I am not running and I have not spent millions on this race. So Hillary run until you get tired. I, like you, want to see a nominee. Not you, however.
Dr. ECO

Jaqueline   May 12th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

GO HILLARY GO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Laurent - Florida   May 12th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

Horrible and ridiculous comparisson. Seems like she's trying to show America that she has recently learned some history and was inspired on JFK then tried to apply him to her tactics.
She lost, it's final, soon she'll be begging Obama not to raise her taxes because her money is all gone.

Jaqueline   May 12th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

GO HILLARY GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RALPH MARCUS   May 12th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

I WISH MRS. HILLARY WINS THE NOMINATION COZ FOR ME SHE IS A DYNAMIC LEADRER AND A MUCH BETTER PRISIDENT THAN MR. OBAMA OR MCCAIN. MRS. HILLARY HAS A WORLD WIDE RECOGNITION AND CAN NEGOTIATE WELL WITH OTHER WORLD LEADERS. MAY THE BEST CANDIDATE WIN AND FOR ME THATS MRS.CLINTON. GO HILLARY GO!!!!!!!!!!!!

Allison Marie   May 12th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

I just love her! And I am doing what I can here in Florida to correct the foul play imposed by a Republican Gov. & the lack of leadership of the DNC, violating the voters civil rights! We want our votes counted! How could we ever have a nominee with only 48 states?
Florida & Michigan demands representation.

Go Hillary Go!

Uncounted in Florida

Kim Ohio   May 12th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

So now W. VA is REALLY what's going to matter. I take it to mean that Ohio, Texas, Penn. and Indiana mattered but not REALLY.

MDN   May 12th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

"…no Democratic presidential candidate can win without a victory in West Virginia"

Doesn't she say that about EVERY state that she knows she is going to win? Since when does WV hold the key to political victory? She thinks that all the states that she wins are crucial states, while any states that she doesn't win are noted as insignificant.

What a delusional freak…

Dr. ECO in S.F. CA   May 12th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

I do not have negative junk to throw at the Clintons. I just resonate with the other candidate. I am not poor, uneducated or white. But, I certainly do work hard. I sent 5 children to college. They are 30 sum and under. They will all vote. Sorry Hillary you are going to have to come with a different line for these 6 voters. My wife is in your age category but she went to college just like you. So she will not vote for you either. She also works hard.
Dr. ECO & family

Sandy   May 12th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

All you Obama-zoids: Mr. Slick is taking you for a ride, and you're dragging the rest of us down with you.

Pay attention to what the "snakeoil-salesman in chief" does after he's elected. You'll see.

Italian Stalion   May 12th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Go hillary! I support you. Our votes in Michigan and florida deserve to be counted!

Kim Ohio   May 12th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

uncle sam…. I suppose being in Washington for a few months was enough for him to know that the urgency is now.

Dr. ECO   May 12th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Large States are the true indicators of …oops, W. Virginians are the true visionaries…oops, 'Drip, drip, drip…somebody is not listening.
Dr. ECO

jr.   May 12th, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Obama; Flowers what Obama has promise you all better get it on writing , he has problems keeping promises Remember when he said he would never abandon his Pastor Wright Whom he call uncle well he dropped him like a hot potato.

Sean, Detroit MI   May 12th, 2008 7:11 pm ET

I wasnt paying attention: Did Hillary state yet how she was born and raised in West Virginia, and fondly describe her humble up bringing as the daughter of a coal miner? Is it just me, or was Hillary raised in EVERY state she's campaigned in so far? Whats the legal limit of states one woman can claim to be from, anyways??

Helene   May 12th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Lady, you are no John Kennedy !!!!

Candy, West Virginia   May 12th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

If that is so true why are all the Kennedy's (with the exception of 1) supporting Barack.But of course Hillary knows better than his own people, right????????

LQ Rochester MN   May 12th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

I remember President Kennedy and you are not President Kennedy.

Even his daughter says so.

Julie   May 12th, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Oh please, the only thing Hilliary does well is run her mouth. If she will not step down and listen to her party members what do you think she will do as President??? She won't listen to anyone and we not be a superpower; we will be on the equivalent of a dictatorship.

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   May 12th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

OH PLEASE! Its over……….. really. She keeps going because really ego wont let her, be gracious!

HOW CAN ANYONE VOTE FOR SOMEONE WHO VOTED FOR THE WAR???????????????????????????????????????????

WE ARE $10 TRILLION IN DEBT……… PLEASE FOLKS THINK!

cathy   May 12th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Has anyone noticed how nasty Obama supporters are? Hateful comments….what's up with all the mean rhetoric?

ds   May 12th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Apparently, they don't have internet access in WV. 200 of the world's leading economists have bashed the gas tax holiday as a foolish, counter-productive idea. What an ego on this one.

Bridgette, Kansas   May 12th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Really??? I don't see it.

Sean, Detroit MI   May 12th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Would it be safe to say that WV and Kentucky are populated by Hillaries main base: a whole bunch of undereducated, underachieving whites? Being overwhelmingly popular among the hillbillies? Thats not really anything to brag about. Thank god the rest of our country is a bit more evolved.

Sad Democrat   May 12th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

We are all holding on, hoping some of you realize an Obama nominee will equal a McCain presidency.

Hillary 2008!

Common Sense   May 12th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Hillary is no JFK

OregonVoter   May 12th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

She does realize that West Virginia only gets 5 electoral votes…right? She's not confusing it with California is she?

Yes we can!   May 12th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Whatever……I'm shocked she didn't drum up a story about how she was raised in some party of west virginia……Obama had not forgotten about the primaries, but John Mccain has gotten a free ride for the past three months because of this circus….

Gerry In Toronto   May 12th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Has Hillary announced she was born in West Virginia yet?

SMILING IN TEXAS   May 12th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

It's funny to think that the comments that I have read are coming from american voters saying the stupiest thing about Hillary Clinton like if she was the neighbor you truly hate for no reason, but you make excuses to hate. Your idiotic comments are not going to change anything for the better………GO Hillary!!!!

Arizonan for Obama!   May 12th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Bless her heart . . .

Bubba, WV   May 12th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Why do we even still cover the clinton campaign.

No Hillary for VP   May 12th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

You are no John Kennedy Hillary and come to think of it
you are no President or vice president of the USA either just a wannabeeee

Sandy - PA   May 12th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Clinton and her supporters have lost all contact with reality.

Observer   May 12th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

"While the Clintons represented the Bridge to the 21st Century, Obama is the 21st century. His own, multi-cultural story is the future of America"…..Get Real!!!

DCL   May 12th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I don't like to be mean but most Clinton supporters seem to follow her as if she were a religious profit. Blind faith in this woman is going to eventually lead you to feeling betrayed and used. Open your eyes and you will be free! Not likely, the kool-aid has long lasting effects.

Len in Washington   May 12th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

How did it go?

"I knew President Kennedy and you are no John Kennedy."

True then and true now.

Donovan   May 12th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

On The Gas Tax….

My take is "Do Something"! but dont stand there like some side walk actuary and tell me we have to get off our dependency or some
other excuse. Hillary is trying to take action…

Lead, Follow or Get out of The Way Obama….

mike   May 12th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Hey
For Hillary even if she contests as an INDEPENDENT

scary stuff.
Do you love your country or are you just mad your candidate is losing?

hopefully you can get over it and vote as a democrat.

Stylz - Ca   May 12th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

stay tuned for next weeks episode, "you can't be the president without winning Kentucky"

David   May 12th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

The Clinton Campaign is so "OUT OF TOUCH".

J. McKinney   May 12th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

I hope to heaven that there is some way Hillary can be the candidate. If she can't, I can never vote for Obama–It will be McCain, or maybe just stay at home.
We are still with you, Hillary. Good Luck!!

Jim   May 12th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

John Kennedy’s 1960 White House run. Was the first President i voted for, and Hillary reminds me of him. Like him she is very strong, and truly cares about America. That is why Hillary is the only one I will vote for.

Sheryl   May 12th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Hillary, this is the same stale line you gave when you won Ohio. It turned out you were wrong about Ohio, JFK didn't win Ohio Mrs. Desperado…….

Anonymous   May 12th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

People, do you realize that HRC completely dismissed Obama's claim on the Popular/pledged delegate vote when he was (is) in the lead? NOW it is important to have the popular vote?

Not to mention she is completely ignoring all caucus states, apparently those are irrelevant.

She amazes me more and more every day.

Incredible   May 12th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

What CAN you ignoramuses be thinking when you say you will vote for McCain before you will vote for Obama? Don't you get it? McCain is a Republican, and Republicans only care about themselves. Don't buy his "My friends …" bull. Voting for McCain is voting for 4 MORE YEARS (at least) of continued, failed horrible policies that have set our country back decades. Better to not vote at all than to vote for McCain.

Scott   May 12th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

West Virginia made it possible for John Kennedy to become president NOT Hillary Clinton. Were does it say that if you don’t get West Virginia behind you wont elected president. IS this something NEW. what a JOKE…“It’s the votes of the people Right not just West Virginia. She say that is ever state….

fred   May 12th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

she no jfk i seen him trust she no jfk , shes not even close to jfks wife,these people were greast people you ever seen. thats a slap in the face thinking she is jfk

Anonymous   May 12th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Another example of Hillary exaggerating the truth. While is has been a long time since a democrat won without West Virginia, it has been done. The last time this occurred was in 1916 with Woodrow Wilson. I'd also like to note that West Virginia has been won by many years that democrats have lost. Most recently.. 1988 with Miachael Dukakis and we all know how terrible that loss was.

NO-BAMA   May 12th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

GO HILLARY GO !

WE ARE ALL BEHIND YOU - MILLIONS OF US!

WE DON'T GIVE UP….

obama ignoring states now; kissing up to congress.

MEANWHILE, WE WILL FIGHT FOR THAT POP VOTE.

OREGON
4
CLINTON

Matt   May 12th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

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California Girl   May 12th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Don't give up Hillary! West Virginia and Kentucky will bring you back on track. 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!

shannonL   May 12th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Obama doesn't care about WV.

There must be too many white people in that state…not his cup of starbucks double latte with cream.

Matt   May 12th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

HRC you are a Big Loser!:)

Peter   May 12th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Obama might be the nominee thanks to DNC and the establishment
that decided long time ago to go against HILLARY and president Clinton ( American did not do so badly in His eight years term ),
but we all know who is the most qualifed candidate.
HILLARY 08

MarkieBee   May 12th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

That's all right Sharon at 4:31 p.m….I registered 13 people to vote this Saturday as part of Obama's Vote For Change registration drive - all filled in the DEMOCRATIC PARTY bubble on the voter reg card. So the first person I signed up, a very nice caucasian woman around 50 years old, will cancel your write-in or treasonous vote for McBush and the other 12 will help carry Obama onto victory. We don't need the bitter Hillary sock puppets who want to whine about media bias or the rules. The party is bigger and stronger than you Sharon so take your threats over to Taylor Marsh's site where there's someone who will listen to you. I would have voted for Hillary has she been the nominee because, while Obama is a better candidate than her, she is light years better than McBush. I don't see why Hillary's supporters can't see it the same way.

Mary K   May 12th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

She's a racist loony toon, a whole lot closer to David Duke than JFK. What a crazy person!!

R-J   May 12th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

What a crock, she talks about change but goes back to the same old events,her judgement is like Bushes,she hangs on in a race which is over, he hangs on to a war which is deteriorating. I will not vote for a Washington dependent republican dressed in democratic clothing.

TE   May 12th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

I thought Hillary loved Black people. Instead she is acting with jealousy and devisive remarks.
I believe this is a test for the Clintons to see if they are going to let the first African American candidate win the White house. Let Senator Barack run against McCain and see what happens.
Please Hillary do not destroy this party.

Believe it   May 12th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

This has to be the dumbest comment I've read all year. Clinton and her supporters are stupid. These dummies are voting for Clinton based on gender or a notion that Mr. Clinton years will come back. Name anything that this woman has accomplished? Nothing - I thought not. Then they claim they are voting on the issues but of course you know they are lying. If Clinton supporters were voting on issues and Obama and Clinton have basically the same policies then there would be no talk of voting for McCain. How stupid! I would love to see you pathetic people suffer for 8 more years. Then I hear these dumb people say they are not voting for him because of his supporters. Yes it is as dumb as it sounds. I'm sure nobody on this blog has ever personally met either candidate. I'm sure no one on this blog can call either candidate on the phone at this present time, so who cares about letting someone else dictate how you feel about someone who you both don't know. How stupid can you be? Then I hear the experience comment and that is stupid as well. Obama has been in an elected official longer then Clinton.

I laugh at all you dumb Democrats - you guys are going to lose an election that you were suppose to win. Again youhave been outsmart by the Republicans. Hahaha - dummies. Dumb Bush outsmart Hillary and you want her for President.

Go ahead and continue buying high gas dummies, you are only making me richer…

Brenda R Styers   May 12th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

My comment
DE the supposedly First Syate did not allow me to cast my vote in the primary, however it is my intention to vote as a Democrat and it will be
for Mrs Hillary Clinton.Win or loose she is by far the most capable one
aand has the most experience of the three contenders.Go Hillary Good luck and God speed.Oh yes if all you voters cannot say any thing
good of others you should be quite

Todd   May 12th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

IF you donate to her campaign…I hope you don't need the money.

You could get better odds in Vegas.

HELEN ATLANTA GA   May 12th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Okay!!!!
Enough of this, I was a Hillary supporter.

But I do Have common sense and I know numbers.
I also know that I do not want a republican in office.
Because I'm thinking of America.
We got to come together now !!!!!
If we are true democrats, we got to vote for Obama.
Now, that's what we have to do. I WANT OUR COUNTRY BACK!
Are we going to go through this because one of our canidates lost.
Both of them have insurance,homes, jobs and gas money.
they will have it if the democrated party loses.
but what will we have…….the same old same old……NOTHING!!!!!
WAKE UP PEOPLE!!!!!!

CJAM457   May 12th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

For BILLARY to make a comparison between the great JFK and herself is totally and completely IGNORANT! She has none of JFK's awesome and humble qualities! What a joke! BILLARY if there's anyone you should compare yourself to, it should be bobo the clown!

Mary, WV Tech   May 12th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

What now she a Democrat again!

Sophia   May 12th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Hey don't bother to post this either CNN. I'm tired of spending time writing posts to never see them posted on this forum.

Keith in CA   May 12th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Did she mention she once stopped at a West Virginia McDonalds which–in her mind–makes West Virginia her latest "home state"?

Attention all Hillary supporters: Hillary started this campaign as the presumtive nominee. Why is she losing super delegates and why is her campaign $20 million in debt? Is this a reflection of her leadership, judgement and "35 years of experience"?

Face it folks, she wants your contributions to recoup her losses. Would you give money to a gambler losing at the tables? Hide your checkbooks!

leoslovechild   May 12th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

God bless America. Where else could the terminally delusional be given such a powerful forum? Saying that Hillary Clinton is qualified to be president because of her experience as first lady is like saying my uncle Max is qualified to be governor of Wisconsin because he eats a lot of cheese. Throughout the campaign, Barack Obama has proven to be a far better team builder and strategist than Mrs. Clinton — essential qualities for any leader smart enough to know they can't go it alone. Hillary's arrogance would doom her from day one. Can you imagine her following the advice of someone whose lips weren't permanently welded to her backside? Neither can I.

netop   May 12th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Michael in MO -

I don't get it. You bring up the spectre of a McCain presidency in your first paragraph and then declare you will help ensure that will happen in the next paragraph. You want a candidate that beat McCain, but if that candidate is not Clinton you will help McCain win. And, because you declared you are a Dem and not indie at this time I find your stance even harder to understand. Please help me out here.
I can't stand Clinton. I find her repugnant. I would prefer her over four more years of Bush (aka McCain). Think about the Supreme Court .

Dale   May 12th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

CNN = CLINTON NEWS NETWORK…. THIS IS NOT NEWS…THIS IS A NETWORK BACKING HRC

CNN SHOULD BE ASHAMED TO KEEP REPORTING MESS LIKE THIS!!! WE KNOW YOU (CNN) DONT WANT OBAMA TO WIN AND IT'S OBVIOUS. YOU HARDLY HAVE "ANY" OBAMA SUPPORTERS ON WHEN YOU HAVE 3 OR SOMETIMES 4 CLINTON BACKERS SAYING HOW MUCH BETTER SHE IS FOR AMERICAN…

SHAME ON YOU CNN!!!!!!

gloria pitman   May 12th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

shiper fire who cares if hillary misspoke . look at oboma and jeramiah wright he new hin and his wife for twenty years what more does mr wright know there may be more surprizes ahead on that end. bill clinton had a affair kennedy did also . nobody better then the other. stop bashing hillary. always accusing hillary of something . the media talks about race all the time since the primaries. but when hillary mentioned all hared working white people she accused of useing the race card. what about the news media? it been nothing but race in the news reports every body equal . thank you gloria

Kristina   May 12th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

B / NY
Concerning predatory loaning, in the Illinois State Senate, Obama called attention to predatory lending issues. Obama sponsored legislation to combat predatory payday loans, and he also was credited with lobbying the state to more closely regulate some of the most egregious predatory lending practices.

Kristina   May 12th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

B / NY
Concerning American Jobs, Barack Obama introduced the Patriot Employer Act of 2007 to provide a tax credit to companies that maintain or increase the number of full-time workers in America relative to those outside the US; maintain their corporate headquarters in America; pay decent wages; prepare workers for retirement; provide health insurance; and support employees who serve in the military.

Jack from West Virginia   May 12th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Hey Michael in MO you are not repeat, NOT a real true Decocrate. You sound spoiled, well if my candidate doesn't win I'll vote the other party wow you are really grown up aren't you.

Sophia Beck   May 12th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Lets see,
She is "Rocky", "Elenor Roosevelt", "Goldilocks" and now JFK! Are you kidding me? It takes a lot of EGO and narcissism to run this level. I have never trusted anyone who places themselves in a position of a hero- This woman has no grace, integrity or dignity whatsoever!

GO OBAMA!
S

Kristina   May 12th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

B / NY
Furthermore, concerning housing in the U.S. Senate, Obama introduced the STOP FRAUD Act to increase penalties for mortgage fraud and provide more protections for low-income homebuyers, well before the current subprime crisis began.

Marlene from Kentucky   May 12th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

What a mess our election and campaign process is in and the media does not seem to be helping for the most part. We are allowing one candidate in the democratic process to get by with little scrutiny and pats on the back for reading a teleprompter and stirring emotions in voters. We are missing an opportunity to have a strong candidate lead our country back to the strength and beliefs that it was built on. Hillary Clinton and her family have been scrutinized for every word, every smile and every type of clothing that we have hear and seen. Barack Obama sits back, smiles and talks about hope but who is that hope for? It does not appear that we have looked deeply into the current church affiliation and its new minister, his full policies and how he will get done what he says, his wife's attitude in her words and actions in her speeches or the fact that they have changed their dress style to "pander" to people. Why did we not hear about the salary increase for Michelle and the big $1million earmark that Obama got for the new pavilion at her place of employment? Hmm. Why should the Obama's complain about paying off college loans-they chose those universities. Wow, did they really get so wealthy just because he wrote 2 books or was some of that money based on their positions? I hope that at least some of this information is not true if your prediction that Obama is our nominee are accurate. Is he ready to lead this country or will it be Michelle since some of you think she will help decide who the v.p. will be. I believe it was stated Michelle did not like Hillary so she could not be the vp choice for Barack.
God bless Hillary and her family for trying and God bless those people in states like Kentucky that just don't seem to count in this process. No wonder two states tried to vote early-they wanted to be heard.
Well it looks like this democratic party member will not be voting for a democrate this year

Kristina   May 12th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

B / NY

For one, he voted AGAINST the war in Iraq, and outright spoke out against it from the very beginning

new voter   May 12th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Hillary is good; its just that she is running against a better candidate, period.

Jack from West Virginia   May 12th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

I will not vote for Hillary Clinton tomorrow for several reasons, but mostly she just doesn’t have the real experience necessary to run this country, and for that fact neither does Obama or McCain, but you have to vote for someone. 2 Junior senators and one over the hill what a choice this nation really has. If this is all the dems and repbs. can muster up they are really hurting for mature, experienced people!

Cherokee Nation --Freedmen   May 12th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

If obama is so great, why can't he win, and put her out in W V ?

Bess Cannon   May 12th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

If all the political maneuvering steals the nomination for Obama, lets all of us Clinton supporters do a writ-in for her in November. Let's keep both Obama and McCain out. If we can get the movement going, there is enough time to get it to spread across the country by election day. Or, Hillary could run as an Indeprndent and we could elect her that way. Whatever, we have GOT to show these political hacks that they don'yt run the show. So, come on, people, spread the word around. Keep blogging and spreading comments so enough read it, okay? Good Luck, everybody. Let's take back control of our election process.

Al   May 12th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

A famous quote from the late Senator Lloyd Bentson from someone else who tried to pose as JFK, "Senator, you are no JFK". Hillary, give it up already. All you are doing is prolonging this battle and in the long run giving this election to McCain in the fall because of your "refusal to quit". Isn't it time to put you're self interests aside and think about what is best for the country?

Michael   May 12th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

And once more Hillary grasps at straws.

However I am insulted she would compare herself to JFK..He was a good man and she's a monster.

Republican for Obama   May 12th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

This from the same candidate who said so goes Missouri so goes the country, oops that didn't go my way, need a new goal post, then when that doesn't score, make a new one.

mike   May 12th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Obama needs his credibility for his wins. Each time I turn on the television is about Hillary. Here on the ticker is about Hillary.
Just how the media is out of touch with ordinary Americans and tax payers who owns this country. Thanks God the people of this country are increasingly becoming educated to vote for Obama!

Mark Anthony - Lake Elsinore, CA   May 12th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Ok, ok, I get it now, all the other states, delegates won, popular vote etc. doesn't matter. It's only West Virginia that has picked our President. My question is why the Hell did she spend all that money in other states if only West Virginia matters.

Before this it was Indiana, now Indiana doesn't matter. I swear everytime this race gets to an end the Clinton camp wants to move the goal line.

PS. remember those kids that played like this when you were younger? And remember how they ALWAYS lost.

Edwin Joyner   May 12th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

There is no comparison between Sen. Clinton and President Kennedy, he cared for his party and the American people, and Sen. Clinton seems only to care for herself.

Edwin
Fayetteville, NC

sacto joe   May 12th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

DEMOCRATS BEWARE!!!

A lot of neo-cons posing as Democrats are posting hate mail. They're trying to drive a wedge between us!

RESIST THE NEOCON HATE MACHINE!

Sharon   May 12th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

We have only 4 democratic presidents [out of 10] in last 60 years. Their process selects the loser most of the time. It is so sad that Obama cannot win in November for the amount of hatred he tolerated for last 20 years. The process failed again.. This is a sad day for America, a sad day for the world..

Peter, DC transplant   May 12th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Rather than yell at one group of supporters or another, I'd just like to remind everyone that McCain beats both democratic candidates by 12+ points in recent polls in those states. So according to Hillary, McCain will be president because he'll carry WV. Its also interesting to note that this is not the first time she's said McCain will be president if she's not. So much for her dedication to democratic unity. More important, however, is to notice how the news organizations thrive on controversy. Obama has a stronger lead than ever before, and now its WV that could bring Clinton back from the dead? Are you kidding? I'm getting a little annoyed at how many 'comeback' moments their giving Clinton, because they're feeding this drawnout primary season more than anyone else. Unless Clinton wins by 90-10, WV is not going to matter in the big picture. Obama is probably less than 50 superdelegates from clinching the 2025 needed to win anyway, and Clinton herself has said she'll be out by mid june. Make up your own mind, but this seems pretty much over to me.

Dale   May 12th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

What is this woman's problem…she knows she cant and will not win but she still campaigns like she's the front runner. Can we say anti-depressants…because she sure needs some about now.

LMAO!!!!

Jim, American in Paris   May 12th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

She is right and not only Democrats but all Americans should wake up and put this thing right once and for all!

Dilusional, is what the Obama supporters are and certain people on the DNC. Your future will not be bright if Obama becomes the candidate and your downfall in November will be much deserved.

Roger   May 12th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Is she still talking?!? I think everyone should move on and ignore her nonsense just like Rasmussen did with their polling.

West Virginia is hardly an indication of the US voter. West Virginians are far from a general American electability barometer. They like everyone else are just Americans trying to make their way in the world, nothing more and nothing less.

Janice   May 12th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

If you are all stupid enough to think fast talking arrogant Obama can beat McCain, go ahead and follow the white hating chicago rackateer.
However, if you really want to beat McCain then vote for Sen. Clinton. She's smart, acticulate and experienced. yes, she's made a few mistakes, but admitted them and moved on. Who hasn't mis-spoke , or made a mistake. Are you perfect……not, only God is perfect.

Shahin   May 12th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

I am very glad to hear this non-sense of Americans. America stands for democracy or Ignorants? America wanted play as world leader and is this Americans charecter? WOW! Very Sexxy. I have learned a lot from this election and it will help me wake my people up.

Carrie Goodeagle Hayden, Idaho   May 12th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

I wouldn't be surprised if the majority of the voters in West V. are actually republicans, being little clones for Rush, Satan reincarnated, Limbaugh

GL   May 12th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

There's so much spin, I've lost track. What rules are we playing by this week?

Please wake me when we've spun the whole 360 right back to what the rules orginally were…..

Yo   May 12th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

WELL LIKE MANY OTHER TIMES, I GUESS A DEMOCRAT WON'T WIN!

netop   May 12th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Frankly I'm glad to see a break from Clinton's habits of declaring this or that state don't matter. On a much more positive note Hillary has finally let us know that the one state that does matter… after all these primaries, caucuses, ads, events, polls, and fundraisers that have been going on for months now… is West Virginia. Who'd a thunk it?

Joe   May 12th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Talk of spin and PR.
I need no wimp in the white house. Go Obamas!

Jon Cruz   May 12th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

The Obama fanatics on here sicken me.

Give Senator Clinton a break. You are so confident that you've won, so follow the lead of your candidate and cool down. Stop digging deeper and deeper. You are alienating the nearly fifty percent of the party who has supported her.

Sharon   May 12th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

We have only 4 democratic president in last 60 years out of 10. Their process selects the loser most of the time. It is so sad that Obama cannot win in November for the amount of hatred he tolerated for last 20 years. The process failed again.. This is a sad day for America, a sad day for the world..

Theresa in Minneapolis   May 12th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

To all that want to know why Obama supportors attack Hillary it's because she makes it so easy!

She's a joke! SHe pretends to be what she thinks the voters of the moment want her to be. It's insane.

But to compare herself and the way she's run this campaign to JFK is not even funny. It's sad. It's pathetic. It's delusional.

If you people really care about her - give her a hug and tell her to go home. She's making a fool out of herself. JFK's kid is for Obama.

Patricia   May 12th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

I wonder if she knows what it means to be humble and just offer herself to people instead of asking people to offer themselves to her.

Ron R   May 12th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

THIS WOMAN IS SOMETHING ELSE…….I have to give her credit she is the absolute master of SPIN…The only person I can think of who comes close is her HUSBAND!!!

Pat in Cali   May 12th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

It's a shame for hard working women to be bamboozled by a rich woman like this. Hillary is still running because she cannot pay herself back if she gets out of the race.

Don't be angry when you find out your contributions are only to pay off her debts while she makes an under-the-table deal to get help from Obama, too. This is too Hillarious that you are all are so naive.

Frank   May 12th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Questions, questions, questions. Has everyone gone mad! What is wrong with everyone? Is everyone buying into Obama's smoke and mirrors and ignoring the fact he has minimal experience? Correction everyone…not all the Kennedy's endorse Obama…Bobby Kennedy's family has endorsed Hillary. Why all the bitterness toward Hillary? She tried unsuccessfully to get univeral medical coverage and would try again. And as I recall, the Clinton Administration produced huge budget surpluses. My, oh my. What is going on? This much I know - droves of Hillary's supporters stand to abandon the party and vote for McCain.

jimmy vekmen   May 12th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

CLINTON IS SAYING, OBAMA CANNOT WIN WITHOUT HER SUPPORT .SIMPLE MATH. NOT ROCKET SCIENCE.
H. WEINSTEIN THE BIG HOLLYWOOD POWERHOUSE MOGUL
BROKE ABD SILENCED PELOSI WITH ONE SENTENCE.. WEINTEIN
CAN DO THE SAME TO DODD, RICHARDSON, KENNEDY , LEAHY
OR ANY CONGRESSMAN WHO WOULD CHALLNGE HIM.
OBAMA MAY BE THNKING HA CAN WIN OVER MCCAIN WITHOUT CLINTON'S SUPPORT . IF OBAMA DENIES HER THE VP SPOT.
HE CAN SAY GOODBYE TO HIS CAMPAIGN FOR PRESIDENT.

Proud American(republican)   May 12th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Dan of TX, Obama is NO JFK! Not even close. How can you insult JFK like that? You should be ashamed!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hillary's Fantastic Adventures   May 12th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Where the HELL is James Carnival? I want the clowns to come back out and justify Hillary's " Hard Workng Americans….. WHITE Americans" comment! :)

I want Mr. Carnival to explain what happened last Tuesday. Where is that talking head!? :o

BRING OUT THE CLOWNS AND FOLLOW THE YELLOW BRICK ROAD BACK HOME DOROTHY :D

Hillary Clinton, The Gimmick candidate
Bill and Hillary, The Gimmick Family
Do and Say Anything "08 :D

VA Republicans   May 12th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Ok, here is the deal. i just did this delegate count on CNN Politics and for Stupid dumb HRC will have to win 83% of the superdelegate votes to win the nomination. I gave her 75% in both W.VA and KY, and PR and Obama just winning the rest at 55% and still she needed to win 80% of remaining superdelegate votes. So for her supporters: DO THE MATH. I can not see how HRC will win unless DNC decides to lose in November by stealing the nomination from Obama by pushing all remaining superdelegates to vote for HRC. it is almost IMPOSSIBLE for her to win just based on math and common sense alone which she does not seem to have

rich   May 12th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

The national polls were favoring Obama for quite some time. The attacks he survived through in the past month or so have hurt. But the Republicans would attack her just as much if she were leading. Please take this into account when looking at the polls.

Ellie   May 12th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Please W Virginia and Kentucky voters-DO NOT give Clinton the satisfaction! She is not a blue collar girl and will not bring us back our jobs-despite her lies and empty promises.

LT for Obama   May 12th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Wait, wait, wait. I thought that Barack Obama was likened to JFK. When did she suddenly become so?

As for all you people who don't like Barack Obama, stop with the name calling. Same goes for Obama supporters.

Lastly, I am just curious, when Bill Clinton and Ferraro brought up race, are you telling me that Barack was behind them pulling their strings? The audacity to keep putting this on him is just as ludicrous as the blaming him for Mi and FL officials breaking the rules.

Stop trying to blame the wrong people and start acting like adults.

Patricia   May 12th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

People have been comparing Obama to JFK all along. Now she claims she is more like him because he won WV?

I can't count anymore the number of times she has changed the bar.

I don't want to see a Bush/Clinton/Bush/Clinton. It is time for a change of face.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 12th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

HILLARY IS BEGINNING TO SOUND LIKE A PARROT, MAYBE THAT'S WHY SHE'S BEEN SAYING SO MANY "DUMB THINGS".

gerry   May 12th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

She never said she was like JFK. She said the campaign was like his when he ran in 1960. Amazing, Obama lovers love to talk down to those who support Hillary. Yet, they can't read a simple news article. She has all the right to run as long as she wishes to run. If the Dems want the Obama guy in the WH then when the time comes they will vote for him. If not, then I guess he wasn't the second coming after all.

mick   May 12th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Obama will never win the GE, not a chance
McCain 08
Clinton supporters keep up the fight, Vote McCain.
Not against Obama but against the media and Obama's supporters.
Why should we unite when the Obama's supporters are so mean, this is change..well we don't need this kind of change

bini   May 12th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Is she aiming for the sympathy vote, because I'm starting to feel sorry for her. Plus, she sounds a bit condescending towards West Virginia voters.

GL   May 12th, 20