The fact is, this race has been over since Missouri. It's now time for all Democrats to unite under Obama in order to start the fight against John McCain.

Edwards is a loser just like obama

Why doesn't he go ahead and endorse to try to speed things along.

so, reading between the lines, he's basically saying that she should leave already and not slam the door when she does. I agree.

Atleast she has stopped the nasty campaigning.

While I feel Edwards is a good guy, i cant help but think that he falls into the same old politics of not being transparent. Why not justy come out in open with his support for one or the other candidate. Why thi9s suspense ( specially after his state has decided which way do they lean).

He is not doiung his image any favors by holding out any longer

yeah she will soon beat him

Edwards is just stating the obvious. Everybody knows that Hillary is done. He must have a reason to actually say it publicly, especially since he's irrelevent. He's not even a superdelegate, so he's useless.

John Edwards is a pandering fraud. He is playing both and leaning leaning towards Obama as his future job prospects are better. Shame on John Edwards-who do you think you are???. It comments such as his and rRchardsons which are impacting the party-not Hillarys.

Only one explanation: She is determined to destroy the party. This woman is an evil.

Adward, why don't you just take side? Are you a chicken? Mrs Clinton doesn't need your advice but your endorsment. Go ahead be explicite and throw your support behind Obama.

Obama for 2008

How could the Dems keep saying that Hillary is damaging the party while she is a more stronger candidate who can beat John McCain in November???

Math doesn't matter when you are selfish. Hillary will go on no matter what–sad.

Keep driving a car with a flat and soon the rim gets damaged or comes off all together.Sounds like someone I know.

Is the epitome of a tool. As are most obamanites.

Hillary listen to your Democrats colleagues… If you don't listen to them how are you going to listen to us American People? Just get out of the race? You are not electable… You lose the popular vote, Numbers of States won. Delegates counts…!! Electability+ numbers of Delegates, Sates and popular vote won… American people don't want you… if they dis you should be on top of everything…!
For the good of the party go away… Its not your time… Wait for 2012

Looks like Family is having fun for their own pleasure and their own money (which you may be want to reimburse to them to keep at least round 100,000000 $). It is understandable: when again? - NEVER.

Edward needs to back off and let Clinton continue

Edwards is on the money. How is Clinton going to land this thing without hurting the parties standing. We must unify to stop republicans from hurting our domestic and world standing.

Edwards keeps telling HRC to stop running for the DEM. nomination. HRC needs to WAKe-up and face defeat! Then the unification of the DEm. party will begin!

OBAMA 2008

I will never ,ever vote for Obama, even if Hillary is #2 on the ticket. She is my only number 1, McCain is my number 2…NEVER OBAMA! I wil never forget the unfairness of this campaign and all the anti-Hillary media coverage. I hope all of the Hillary's supporters turn to McCain in November.

Hillary is our only hope!

I've always admired John Edwards.

So we know his wife voted for clinton
he voted obama

blah

So what does he know???? Go Hillary!!

If not Hillary…then McCain!!

Run as an Independent Hillary!!!

In otherwords, to take a verse from Madonna

Take a bow, the night is over
This masquerade is getting older
Lights are low, the curtains down
There's no one here
[There's no one here, there's no one in the crowd]
Say your lines but do you feel them
Do you mean what you say when there's no one around [no one around]

John,

We highly respect you, and had hoped you would be one of the candidadtes.

We strongely feel Hillary Clinton will win the nomination. It is obvious she is a fighter. She is experienced, for all the people,

The people of the upcoming states will show she can win.

Hillary 08!!

Look the people in WV, Kenn, PR, SD, Mon, are voting anyways. Her name is one the ballot. Also the issue with Fl and MI is yet to be resolved.

She should continue to campaign. There is no reason for her not to.

It is really too bad that I must support McCain this time around. Obama will damage the Democratic party much worse than McCain will damage the country. We cannot afford to have 4 yrs of ineffective administration from Obama only to have 4 or 8 more yrs of Republican rule.

Folks, history is unfolding before you. The world is watching especiallu you dems. If these blogs are dominated by you which they appear to be by me….then how do you think your party is perceived.

I used to have lots of respects for the Clintons but I do not understand why being this desperate. This should not be Hillary and Clintons' birth right. .
For those that do not want to vote for Obama, let's face the fact, you are hurting yurselves and being of disservice to this country. If you go for 4 more years of bush, I will like you to explain your support to those families that had their young ones killed in Iraq… explain your support to families that got their jobs taken out of the country,….. explain the state of the economy to your children and so on….well, we are all in it together, and posterity will judge you all.

If Hillary has enough support, she w'ont be at the bottom, so that shows she cannot even muscle as much support as Obama can. and she cannot make it by herself. So, for posterity sake, let her do the reasonablre thing.
…..BOW OUT RESPECTFULLY HILLARY AND SUPPORT THE PARTY NOMINEE.

I am another one of those Democrats that will vote for McCain if Obama gets the nomination. Obama's arrogance reminds me of Bush. I cannot stand to see another arrogant male in the White House. Who are these idiot Super delegates anyway?

IT'S REALLY A SHAME HILLARY WILL NOT CONCEDE…..

How can Hilary Clinton say boldly that she like and cherish the democratic party and yet she is damaging the party propects of winning the white house in the fall? Let us face it if Obama were to be in her shoes rightnow he will have done the right thing, which is concede defeat. Hilary, please do same for the sake of your beloved party.

hillary has shown time and time again that her judgment is poor. her mismanaged campaign, her mismanaged husband, her mismanaged staff, misspeaks, miscalculations………….

People need to chill she can continue to campaign if she wants. Barrack needs to be careful not to continue to allienate Hillary's supporters, and he should make sure no one else in his camp meets with hamas like they have been.

Like she is going to listen you John!!! If you want to stop this, then go out and endorse Obama and add another super to his totals, not go around the talk show circuit…put your money where your mouth is! This guy is getting annoying! His state overwhelming went for Obama, all of his supporters have endorsed Obama, his staff is working for him…what a drama Queen! Typical trial lawyer!

Oh, how I wish he would have stayed in… He's an amazing man. I hope that Obama approaches him about the VP slot. Together they would make a formidable pair.

Hillary, it's time to step down and encourage your supporters to support Obama. We NEED to win the Whitehouse. Our country can't take another 4 years of Bush which is what we'll get with McSame.

Obama/Edwards '08

Mr. Edwards is right and she is on the fence and if she falls Senator Clinton may impale herself and the Democratic Party.

CNN it is my opinion that your moderators have intentionally allowed some of the most racist statements through to your political tickler blog. They also, stop statements that really point out Senator Clintons sever weakest. Senator Clinton has shown an inability to take responsibility for her decision to support the war in Iraq and continues to blame her decision on a President that more than 30 million Americans of all races did not trust. Her out right lies, Bosnia, after her first lady calendar was made public she could no longer use experience to an advantage. There is a mistrust of her felt by all world leaders. She had a great ability to hide her true racism until she became so disillusioned about her chances of becoming the nominee; she had to show her true feeling. I am sure many West Virginians are not racist, but Senator Clinton seem to think they are and will exploit everyone of them to win. I am still not sure Senator Clinton is not really a republican; after all she was when she entered college. Honestly, I would be afraid for Senator Obama if she was the Vice President. President Johnson became President by!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It is what it is, Senator Clinton.

Let go and let the party come together as a united front. The forces that have driven this country for the past eight years must be swept from the White House.

Yes We Can!

Can't wait to see what HRC's cult of personality has to say about this…

I am an Obama supporter but I have to say that reading all the hateful and spiteful remarks on these blogs from both sides causes me to lose faith in human decency and the belief that people really do want to change things. Come on people show a little maturity and community to come together and get things done !

amen

I bet if Edwards was still in the race, the racist white vote in WV would go to him and not Hillary Clinton.

To those "democrats" who claim they will never vote for Senator Obama and would rather vote for mccain…who do you think Hill, Bill and Chelsea are going to vote for in November?

If "your" candidate is more important than the welfare of your country or international stability going forward the next several years, you really need to consider a new "hobby" apart from politics. United we stand.

No one is paying attn to her anyway John. I can't wait until June 3rd. Someone please press fast forward.

All the states have not yet voted. The DNC made it impossible for Michigan and Florida to be counted. Howard Dean has not been a good chairman of the DNC. The nomination is now only judged by 48 states not 50. As a voter from Michigan I am angry, bitter with the DNC and Howard Dean. It will affect my decision in the fall as to who I will vote for. Edwards is to late his endorsement means nothing.

HILLARY CLINTON IS STUBORN AND HARD HEADED—-WE DO NOT WANT HER AS PRESIDENT.

Well at this point it really doesn't matter anymore. Obama is going to take it all. I still have a lot of money to donate to the Obama campaign for the General Election. The Democrats are going to unite, because it doesn't really matter how mad some are about who's candidate didn't win the nomination. That situation is petty in comparison to letting the Republicans take keep control of the White House. With gas prices continuing to rise and the price of food going up, healthcare unaffordable, it's no way democrats are going to let the elitist win again this time around. Republicans have a train of thought that is far off base and way out of touch with the average American citizen, take Mitt Romney for example.

OBAMA '08

Dems….we need a president that has experience, is not delusional and can stand firm on the issues. When the enemys of freedom look at our leader I want them to see a bulldog and I want them to be very afraid.

Come on over Dems. It's time.

To late, Mr. Edwards. The damage had been done and a lot of people will be voting for McCain.

So very dissappointed in Mr. Edwards. We see now that he is looking to be Obama's VP. What a waste of a semi-good politician.

CLINTON 08 - if not McCain 08. NOBAMA! NO WAY!

If the math is that hard for her to make up then support Obama. I personally would like for him to be Obama's running mate but he hasn't put himself out there enough inorder to be selected. Maybe he's afraid of the Clinton political machine still?

I agree completely with John Edwards. She can stay in as long as she wants and loan herself all the money in the world. Nobody really cares unless she starts going negative again and screwing with our chances in November.

Edwards needs to either get off the fence and bring this to an end OR be quiet.

Obama 2008 and 2012

She already has.

Shouldn't he be getting another $400 haircut?? This guy is so irrelevant, but it is sad how he is still dreaming of the White House as a VP. Barack Hussein and John Edwards….wow……

Talking too much again. Let's hear from you in 3 weeks, no sooner.

Hillary, please take John's advise and don't destroy the party because of pride. Just gracefully bow out you're only 60 try again in the next eight years you will still be young enough. Please don't destroy the party and cause the democrates to loose a lot of voters in november.

Thank you Edwards. I was a Clinton supporter myself but realized sometimes you have to face reality. I am now shifting my support to Obama. No I am not Judas. I am facing reality. I wish other supporters do the same. This is not just about us but our children and grandchildren. Social Security is almost obselete. Our children will have to work until they are 70 which is not fair. Don't make them pay for our mistakes.

Hillary has to stay in the race to pay off her debts. As long as her moron supporters continue to donate, she will stick around and annoy the hell out of Democrats that are eager for this to end. People need to donate to their own personal finance instead of helping a millionaire politician.

I think the issue is that Sen. Clinton is less interested in the "damage" she may do to Sen. Obama or the Democratic party and is more interested in positioning herself for a future run in 2012 if McCain is elected. Based on her comments, her actions, and many of her supporters - the "backup" plan appears to be "Get McCain elected for only 4 years so that she can run again in 2012″.

As much as Edwards advice seems to make sense, if he really wanted to help out this situation, he should have chosen to endorse Sen. Obama back in February - when it actually mattered. Sitting on the fence to see who the winner will be and rushing out to shake his/her hand as they cross the finish line in hopes of a VP spot or cabinet position seems wishy-washy at this point in the game.

Edwards is right in his comments about Hillary. The math do not lie. If she damage the Democratic Party or Obama she will be known as the woman from Arkansas who was not a team player.

Edwards - Put your money where your mouth is - Time to endorse.

Hillary,

Please stop with the selfishness. This is larger than you and Bill. We need Healthcare, jobs and to bring the troops home. You are actually urging your supporters to vote against these things in the fall. Your ego is enourmous. You have lost. You cannot win this. You are going deeper and deeper in debt. You know this and so do your supporters. If you truly care about us as you say, you would stop trying to divide us and bring us together so we can acheive the things this country needs. My mother desparately needs healthcare, but thanks to you she may not get it. People are not against you becaus you are a woman. They are against you because you are you. The thing you do and say. Stop the tantrum and show some nobility for once in your life. It's not cute anymore.

Again, everyone but Hillary speaking the truth.

Great advice, Edwards. I like Hillary but I think she's right now in a state of denial. She needs time and space to suck in what's happening. She might have under-rated Obama. Poor Hillary. Politicians learn history but they fail to learn from history.

Uh-oh, it's an article about the primaries! Quick, everyone start posting caustic comments about other candidates in a way that's completely unrelated to this John Edwards article!

Math is obviously NOT Hillary's strong suit … as she has said so (too) many times … she IS a fighter! The problem is … we don't need a 'fighter" to continue the same old politics as usual which is blind and hate-filled partisanship accomplishing next to nothing year after year … we NEED a hard-worker and someone who will work (not fight) to bring some civility and decency to Washington … neither Clinton nor McCain can do anything more than offer the same BS as usual. They are both political relics and McCain pretty much embodies the past more than anyone else the Republicans put forth this time around!

Wait until we add Florida and Michigan and then see who needs to be careful. We are a nation of 50 not 48.

Go Obama………We love you
Florida-Gainesville

I think Hillary is in the denial stage, and some one should tell her to quit. like her husband Bill.Why keep fighting running up huge bills? I don't understand her logic anymore.sunds like she's had abreakdown.

Hillary and bill dont care if they continuing to take jabs at Obama. It is all about HILLARY !!! They know it is over . again they have no SHAME!!!!!!! i it is time for the superdelegate to end this and i think they will soon!!

John, you talk about HRC being in a very tough place…what place are you in? Why haven't you announced your support for Obama as yet??
Your judgement on this is effecting our judgement of YOU.
I wanted to see you and Obama on the same the ticket at one point, but I'm having second thoughts as you evidently don't want to be the VP.

EDWARDS IS THE BIGGEST LOSER EVER, JUST JEALOUS THAT A WOMAN BEAT HIM? PSHH

clinton ought to stay in the race but should run a more positive campaign so as not to damage the party come november. every effort has to be made to keep mccain out of the whitehouse.

Mr. Edwards' point is well taken. Hillary's stubbornness to admit defeat will ultimately cost her part the victory in November.

That's great advice John, but some democrats, hillary supporters, feel that the race is a lot closer than "the math". What do you, Gore and Kerry all have in common? Endorsing a candidate that is going to ensure another 4 years of a Republican Whitehouse.
Obama can't win.
Democrats - support a winner, the Clintons are proven winners.

Hillary '08

I don't know that Obama has alienated Clinton voters anymore than Clinton has alienated people voting for Obama.

I suspect when reading the comments on this site that a majority of the comments are being made by Republicans out to continue to cause trouble for the Democratic party.

How about if everyone knocks off the divisiveness and unite to vote Democratic so we don't have another 4 years of total disaster?

Rachel, no one in Obama's camp met with Hamas. That was Jimmy Carter. Do a fact check before you spread false comments.

Gerry's right…. the primary objective should never be personal, i.e., whether one prefers Clinton or Obama. The primary objective is to make sure we don't endure 4 more years of Republican damage to our international reputation, economy, and environment.
Above ALL ELSE, McCain must be beat.
People who say they'll write in Hillary, vote McCain, or stay home in November need to think of themselves and their families first, not of Senator Clinton.

I totally agree. She's causing more harm!! She just needs to let go of the thought that she will win the nomination.

Clinton is a perfect case study of a person in denial. Concede woman - its over.

The superdelegates need to put her out of her misery. If she do get destructive, it is the superdelegates fault for allowing her to think she can win or for allowing her to think that she can just take this nomination from Obama when he has won it fair and square. He has already won, this race is over. If she damages him anymore than she already have she can kiss her career in politics goodbye, if she hasn't already with the dirt tactics she use during this election.

Edwards is a coward. He should throw his support behind Obama, and be done with it.

Hillary doesn't listen to anyone. She WILL ruin the Democrat's chances the best she can. Just wait and see.

JOHN,

YOU ARE IRRELEVANT.

LOVE,
SUSAN

We teach our children about being a good sport, well look at the examples we set, Hillary go home and represent your Senate district.
You will have another opportunity, look at McCain's age.

I am your supporter , Edwards. I was supporting Hillary.

If you think Hillary is damaging DNC- I will now support Obama too.

I wish you were still in the race. You are anytime better than both of these candidates. You just got lost in between so -called first woman president and first AA President.

But you have shown so much maturity in this race. Dropping at the right time, remaining neutral - you have earned your own position in the party.

I sincerely hope Hillary does not lose that status in the party. You are right- when MAths is not working- you gotta leave

McCain Democrats to the rescue!

All of the states have a right to cast their votes before this is over. Obama is the one who has cast the stones to create a problem. I live in one of the last states to vote and how dare he take my right from me to have my say. CNN is been very negative and opinionated about Clinton and the Obamanation groupies are making it very easy for me to vote McCain in November. Everyone says the party is divided but it appear the nation has DECIDED to split. My vote is my choice not his to make.

This is no longer a campaign to win the nomination. This is looking like a campaign to deny Obama a win in the general election and the SDs can see that!

Clinton also has to make sure she doesn't offend the democratic voters. Her inference that those voting for Obama are "not" hardworking americans was way out of line and out of touch. Just because someone is educated that does not mean that they do not earn living working hard. Just because someone is not "white" it certainly does not mean that they do not earn a living working hard. The only ones in this country that are not working hard enough are the politicians in Washington that divide the country. The party system is well in good for the election, but once it is over, the politicians, white, black, hispanic, asian, etc….have to work hard to make this country stronger, more proud and more unified.

Ed, I hope "desperate housewife" Hillarious listen to your advice!

Hillary - $20 MILLION CAMPAIGN DEBT READY ON DAY 1!

SORE LOSER!!!!

I am not suporting clinton because of or in spite of her being a woman . I feel she is the only one of the three candidates who is in tune with this nation and its people after all is not what a leader is supposed to do lead the people not a select few or special inerest groups.

One person met on their own and lost his position w/Obama's staff.

He said Clinton can continue as long as she wants and that doesn't alienate her supporters. Her nasty tactics alienate his though and are worrying a lot of dems about November. Someone needs to gag her. Good for Edwards!

Edwards, I totally agreed with you, but this has been Clinton's downfall throughout her campaign. She is full of pride and longevity, but she's mostly full of …….. For the sake of the party, she ready needs to pull out. The same adding she has been doing with her campaign funds is the same adding she's doing in regarding delegates. IT'S JUST NOT ADDING UP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

It sure makes a statement , when you read all the Clinton supporters stating that they are going to vote for McSame…. Shows where they are really at!!!

It is pretty bad for Hillary when Edwards is more relevant than she is at this point in the race.

Barack is doing just fine to not pay attention to Hillary and focus on looking presidential. When we are in the fourth quarter and up by 50 there is no reason to continue the battle with starters. You can only do further damage to the team (if a key player gets hurt)…It's time to focus on the prize…The President of the United States, not the democratic nominee. The only thing Hillary can do now is futher damage the democratic party to help McCain to win the nomination in November.

Clinton supporters,

We understand your disappointment about reports that Hillary's chances are running out. But please understand that if you vote for McCain, you're voting to keep sending our young men and women to Iraq. You're voting to overturn women's reproductive rights. You're voting to keep cutting taxes for people who earn a lot more than most of us.

If you're really for Hillary, then vote in November for the candidate that shares more of her vision for America: Barack Obama.

GO JOHN EDWARDS!!!!

The perfect ticket in the fall is: Obama/Edwards!!!

Edwards is staying neutral for now, but is sending the signal that his pledged delegates will back Obama if Clinton wants to have a floor fight at the convention. In other words, you can't win Hillary.

I've never seen anyone so articulately say "Shut up Hillary."

yes she need you advice, teach her how to exit like what you did. you did it twice you must be an expect in exiting

We have supported John Edwards in the last 2 elections. It saddens us that he has chosen to support a person that has openly shown a racist attitude. If Mr. Edwards thinks that pointing out that Obama has a problem with race is dangerous then we have supported the wrong persona for the last 2 years. If Clinton cannot pull this out we will be forced to vote for McCain. That is too bad……

Today I read that she was bragging that for mother's day she got a vase and perfume from W. Va…this woman is just ridiculous…the exaggerations and lies she goes to just to get votes…the damage is already there Mr. Edwards…it started with her saying McCain was a better candidate than Obama…such a low blow…she deserves what she got and that is to lose…get out of our lives Hillary Clinton!!!

I don't Clinton really cares about the fall, at least not while she is in the middle of running. She is shrewd and we all know will do or say whatever
she has to say to win. I am not suggesting she stop running. I would want to see the end of the Super Bowl even if the game was a blowout.

I think the sad thing is that all of the Hillbots (the uneducated hardworking white americans) are saying that if she doesn't get nominated they will vote for McCain. Well, there are more people who voted for Obama so if they don't vote for her if she steals the nomination then she has absolutely no shot at winning the election. She's playing on the fears that if the "hard working white people' don't vote for her Obama has no shot. But what if the 'non hardworking blacks' and intelligent people don't vote for her…then what?????

The fact is the race is not over yet according to the rule. You have to fight against your opponent and fight harder than before because the time and math is not helping you. It will "damage" the party, but in the end it will help the party more because a real tough and best candidate will win and that's the most important thing. So the "damages" caused by the primary is nothing compared to the loss in the general election if you don't let the two candidate fight as hard as they should.

Look, things are over here, Rachel i wanna ask you some few questions here: How do you get someone under your control if you don't get close to the person? How do you convince someone if you don't talk to the person? In the biblical way , remember Jesus sat with tax collectors in order to win their souls? Obama is going to use a strategic approach to Iranian president and hamas in order to get a grip and take action. You can't be too proud and arrogant in front of people like that . Got it?

Thanks god Hillary has stopped her whining. Looks like she has to be nice to Obama to make up for her Financial losses.

Senator Edwards is right. I know Hillary supporters are dissapointed but it's over. Having said this could someone please give me a reasonable explanation for how a true Clinton supporter could ever deflect to John McCain. Look at his healthcare plan. This man is the polar opposite of everything the Clintons and other democrats have worked for for the past 20 years! Here are the reasons I've heard so far.

1. Obama stole the nomination from FL and MI.
No one who understands the democratic process (including HRC) actually believes this ridiculous notion.

2. I like John McCain.
I like my grandma.

3. John McCain has the experience.
And you would have him use this experience to destroy what is left of our country. We are losing our homes and our children are dying in a senseless war. For God's sake STOP AND THINK!!!

Unless Edwards is holding a press conference to announcing his endorsement (be it Clinton OR Obama), he needs to sit down and shut his yap and stop flapping his gums. I thought he would at least be endorsing after NC but he seems to enjoy having his face in the news.

I'm an Obama supporter and would except either way he went. I'm just sick of seeing him. He's adding nothing to the equation except his endorsement. Someone no longer running for presidency needs to be trying to give advice to people still running. That's like somebody sitting in the stands trying to tell a player how to play his sport.

Hey Edwards,

YOU are doing just as much damage as Clinton. Your hesitancy in supporting Obama is laughable as you are waiting to protect your own butt. It is people like you who are the root cause of everything bad going on in the Dem party right now. Man up you wuss and declare for Obama or had you better wait to see if the Dems steal it from him and give it to the beast?

Glad to hear that Michelle Obama has veto power over the VP selection. I guess she's as qualified as I am. Neither one of us voted for the war, after all. But why does she always seem to be defending him while he sits there smiling as if she's his mommy making his case to that mean teacher who reprimanded him. Shouldn't HE be the one defending himself. If you thought HRC was bad as a White House spouse,think again.

Well spoken, John Edwards. Well spoken indeed.

The damage Hillary is doing by staying in the race when it is all but impossible for her to win will not be good for the Democrats' prospects.

This is great, however, if the super delagates do choose Obama, my Conscious will not allow me to vote for him. I can not vote another Republican either. Therefore I will have to write in Hillary.

I can not vote for a person who himself or his campaign constantly relates to racial issues against the opponent. The Obama campaign is always using the racist trump and there is no place in the White House for that as it is deviding the country.

Obama pretty much has this nomination locked up AND I know people think all the superdelegates should choose a side instead of sitting on the fence…

BUT some of them have to stay "publicly" neutral to be the peacemakers when this race is officially over. Edwards, Gore, and many others will fill those needed shoes.

No candidate should not leave the race until EVERY vote is counted!

Edwards/Kucunich 08!

Hillary says Obama can beat McCain. She seems to fuel the country's racial divide by claiming that it's the white vote that counts, and figures Obama can have what's left. If Obama can make a great President, and EVERYONE'S vote matters, why can't she give the country what they want. The majority doesn't want segregation or "white america". She definitely lacks the qualities of a Democratic leader. I would hate to think that the old way of thinking is rearing it's ugly head again. If you think Obama is all about speeches and it's just words, maybe you haven't heard his speech on race. Words are very powerful. It can change the way we see the world. Bush was no good at stringing together words without sounding like he wanted to destroy it all. Hillary has been very damaging and it's been very draining to fight for our rights.. I think we'll all feel defeated if we hand this one to McCain. That's going to send America into a Depression for sure. I don't want a leader who will do that to us.

I so wanted John Edwards to have stayed in the race, but voters couldnt handle a nice calm strong driving force like him. Voters wanted chaos, controversy and dirt.

Well, you all got what you voted for, enjoy it in the coming months.

Hillary: stay in the race if you want, even if it means losing, even if it MEANS "hurting" the dems chances. Dems have been in trouble for years, we had no leadership, NO VOICE. And with Obama: we have no voice either. Just pretty little stories about "hope" and "change".
Hope is dead. Change will happen no matter what we do. Dont let any MAN tell you what is best for you. One never knows what "dirt" may arise on your opponents. Stay in the race.

99% chance she will not get the nomination but to be fair and to put it in the terms of sports; let her finish the game because if they don't she can bring the entire "building down" on her way out.

As an American-born Canadian currently living in Toronto, I am saddened by Hilliary Clinton's selfishness. To insist that the voters in the remaining state primaries need to have their voices heard to justify not bowing out is a transparent example of her reckless need to fulfil her personal ambition. She should exit gracefully, if she still can.

This is quite the tricky issue…. I feel that Obama will not win the nomination for president since he hasn't done anything to try to get Michigan and Florida to revote… It's as if their votes don't count.

Hillary right now is not so far behind Obama in the popular vote, and I think that democracy is what the popular vote says, not the delegates.

Hillary has campaigned for the people in Michigan and Florida to have their vote counted, so This can't really hurt her in November.
If Obama wins, Mccain is going to take advantage of the democrats by deeming what the DNC did to Michigan and Florida, "Un-American", "Anti Democratic"… and this Will work.

Hillary is not the one hurting Obama, he was unelectable before this process even started. The media propped him up and blasted her down just long enough for the sheep in this country to follow along. Come Nov. it will be the other way around and McCain will be the media darling while the media questions everything about Obama. Democrats need to wake up and see this. Obama supporters are already looking for a scapegoat, namely Clinton, for his November clock cleaning. He won't win, but if he does he will only cause more damage and give the Republicans the springboard they need in 12.

fred and your friends vote for whoever you want Mc Saine, Mc Bush or Hillary you all going to lose America knows very well we no longer have room for old politics this is New America

Hillary needs to take off the gloves and hit Obama hard. Grind him up now. Sooner rather than later when the GOP will surely take him down.

Let the vetting finally begin. The Dems MUST do it now before they are stuck with Obama.

Obama is unelectable. Obama is unqualified. Obama can NEVER win a general election.

Hillary has already proven she can win big in the big states that are the must wins for the Dems in a general election.

Tomorrow is another victory for Hillary in West Virginia! A HUGE victory for Hillary is happening tomorrow. Why can't Obama close the deal in the states that are the must wins for the Dems? THIS IS BREAKING NEWS, CNN!

Why would the Dems be foolish enough to nominate Obama who cannot win the states that Dems must win in November?

Keep fighting Hillary! We LOVE you, We LOVE your true grit, We LOVE your patriotism!

Finish all the states.
Count all the votes.
See who won.

The Dem created this process so let them deal with it.
Stop asking Hillary to GIVE the nomination to Obama.

She drove her campaign into the ground… had to fire a manager because she was afraid to tell her bad news (she was out of money)!

She's the over-achieving goomba we all disliked in school…. and still dislike.

Ms. Clinton, go away and go back to the senate job you haven't been doing since last Summer!

I don't understand the folks who say they will vote for McCain rather than one or the other Democratic candidates. There just isn't that much difference between ideas the two Democratic candidates propose–so they'd rather have four or eight more years of a Republican? Doesn't make sense to me. These folks aren't Democrats; they're voting strictly on personality.

So, Hillary's supporters are going to vote for McCain. They would rather see McCain as president than Obama. Even though Obama has the same outlook on the issues as Hillary and Obama is close to wrapping this thing up fair and square. But, that is your right. And, when McCain takes away abortion rights and brings back a draft to support his Iraq war, I hope you do not have any young men/women in your family that will have to pay for your ill advised vote. Think very hard about your vote!

obama/edwards 08′

Edwards lost his relevancy when he chose not to endorse a candidate earlier in the campaign. Since he didn't have the guts to endorse, why should we care about his opinion?

Hillary's behavior is incredibly self-indulgent and destructive.Having $20M in reported debts and continuing this race, misleading the American people, attacking the apparent nominee of your party? To what purpose???

Does she intend to be McCain's running mate? She has certainly been very helpful to him, spoken very positively about him. In fact, I can't even recall a time when she has ever gone after George Bush the way she has gone after Obama…not in eight years!

I don't think she is putting herself in a position of strength. I think her people, like Ickes, Carville, Lanny Davis, etc. are goading her on. She needs to realize after this is over, she will still be the sitting senator from New York. She is burning so many bridges, how can she function effectively for New York.

Hillary Clinton is the most mendacious person ever to run for President, barely beating out her mountebank of a husband.

Hillary could still make history by becoming the first woman vice-president.

They could make a good team, and united the fractured Democratic Party.

I hope Clinton supporters don't vote for McCain- a vote for McCain is a vote for outlawing abortion and a vote for the Iraq war.

Obama-Clinton 08 and 12

I voted for Clinton in the CA primary, but I admit that since then my support for her has weakened.

If Obama turns out to be the nominee, I will surely vote for him. I cannot understand the comments from my fellow Democrats who say that they will vote for McCain if Hillary is not the nominee. I can understand hurt feelings, but please consider what is best for the country as a whole. McCain seems like an honorable man, but the United States cannot afford another Republican administration. It will only seal our fate as a fallen former superpower.

I agree that the damage has been done, but don't blame Hillary Clinton. The damage has been done because of the insane democratic process to nominate its candidate, back-stabbing ex-Clinton supporters, and flip-flopping superdelegates.

Rachel,
What are you talking about? There is no need to spread false rumors like this one. Hillary's supporters already did a lot of unjustified damage (Obama is muslim, etc). You and your candidate don't know how to lose graciously. Also the same thing applies to you: don't allienate Obama supporters.

If it had been a Hillary / Edward ticket … none of this split within the DEM party will be taking place … and in a year where the DEMS are favorite, this will be good way to lay the ground for a BHO ticket in 2012 or 2016…..but alas, the BHO lad (and all his liberal puppeteers like Kerry and Kennedy cannot wait to have their vengeance in 2008)…Bumper, such as waste

Edwards decides to speak out in the 11th hour…

Edwards is not neural. I really like Edwards but am dismayed that he has not come out and took a stand for one candidate. Now Obamas probably going to be the nominee and he still won't "support" him. I would respect him more if they just came out and said they support Clinton, because him and his wife seem to publicly speak so favorably of them with barely a mention of Obama as in this interview.

Why doesn't he endorse Obama, since he is the front runner now and Edwards himself admits the game is basically over? It looks really bad in my opinion that he does not and what does support this late in the game even mean. Can he be quiet already? I had expected him to take a public stance before, now his words don't matter and to say that Clinton should be careful, well we all know this already.

I hope Obama wins because then President McCain will get a lot of Republican AND Democrat votes! Woooo hoooooo!

MCCAIN 08

It is time for Hillary to get out of the Primary Race and get 100% behind Obama. She is delaying the General Election Campaign for Obama, and giving John McCaina a free ride to lie and make mistakes as the press is off him,a nd ion the Democratic contest.
If Hillary loves our Party and the US she will get behind Barack Obama.
She tried, and she lost fair and square. She had all the money, and mismanged her strategy with no plan post Super Tuesday. This cost her the election, so face it and get on board with Obama!

People referring to needing a president with experience but what most people disregard is leadership. The best leaders in business don’t know every single piece of the business nor do they claim to know every piece. They put the best people in the best place to make an overall exceptional functioning machine. That’s what Obama will do and change the politics of old.

Freida NYC- I agree and I'm following you–if Hillary doesn't pull out a miracle. Remember not voting in November only takes away one vote from Obama. But voting for McCain not only takes the vote from Obama but gives it to McCain…so your one vote can make a 2 vote difference.

HRC's only goal is to DESTROY her party and Obama… SHE WILL BE REMEMBERED as the EVIL!! She lost every chance to be elected for anything FOREVER! That's the end of Clintons era!!!

I'm sorry to say that the damage has already been done. The many weeks of relentless attacks by Hillary has made Barack almost unelectable. Just look at the nasty comments of both Clinton and Obama supporters on CNN blogs (and other blogs).

If Obama wins the nomination, Clinton will have to pull a few miracles to get supporters to back Obama (and show up to vote).

How has Clinton tried to defeat Obama? You have to divide (in this case, the Democrat party) and conquer a person who is trying to unite!! And, Hillary certainly has succeeded in dividing the Democrat party for her own gain.

stupid is as stupid does!!!

just endorse Obama and help end this thing quickly!

I'm a little sick of hearing all these comments about Hillary's supporters, specifically the West Virginians, as being stupid and uneducated. It's true that the demographics of the educated and well-to-do go for Obama and the blue-collar folks go for Hillary. Think for a second why that is. Blue-collar people have very different concerns than the elite. Of course you can be for "change" and doing away with the "old politics" when filling up your tank and putting food on your table is not an issue. These candidates appeal to different people for different reasons but it's foolish to say one demographic knows what's best for everyone.

HRC get lost already. It is over!!!
I find it funny that hrc supporters will vote for her but not contribute to her campaign. All these voters who are against Obama who say they will not vote for him. Who are you really hurting if you vote for McCain. Hillary should quit and let the democrats begin taking on this new journey.

I wish this guys would grow a set and endorse Obama, as did practally his whole family!!!!!!!!!!!!
The writing is on the wall baby!!! Obama all the way.

WV and KY. What does it feel like to be from a backward thinking state? Really, you guys out there must think it is 1960 and god forbid this uppity "you know what" runs for office. I find it funny you all get mad when the AA vote for Obama. This is the same thing, just reversed.

So if you cannot find it in you heart to vote DEM this year, so be it. Obama will be the POTUS in NOV and we will have done it without you.

Hey HILLBOTS, any more threats today, how can you vote againt your own best intresets? That is silly and you are just trying to scare us Obama people to vote for your queen. No thanks, I know what she is about and it is not about the american average Joe, that person is Barrack Obama.

Had John Edwards had more of a midwestern accent, he would have still been in the race. For some reason, his voice didn't resonate like a screaming preacher. His message was clear, but you've got to yell to look forceful and confident. Hillary doesn't have to yell, but her voice is concise and clear.

John Edwards should be behind Hillary, and I hope that he's not going to be giving his support to Obama. I think we have too many weak-kneed Democrats who are afraid to stand up for her, because they want to say they voted for the "winner," if that is the case. There's no way all of these flip/floppers really believe that Obama is the better candidate for our country. This is the problem with the Democrats, and it is evident in the newly acquired Congress and Senate.

Come on John, stand up for the real candidate and support Hillary - they talked you out of staying in - help her out here.

Barack Obama is not a skilful diplomat. His superior and ironic smile (the same social handicap as Goerg W. Bush is suffering from) would in a long-term not be a success regarding foreign politics. It is to be hoped that remaining voters and superdelegates will realize that and don´t make a fateful error once again.

My Republican friend recently asked me if I felt like the Democratic Party is damaged and which candidate did it. I told her if it is damaged, it is by the party bosses themselves. caucuses, which totally do not represent the general population but only those who attend them hurt. And allowing one slightly stonger candidate who was voted on by these caucuses to tell the rest of the primary states, in essence, to forget about voting because he is the winner is what has shaken this race and this party.

I hope Hillary stays in the race. I like the fact she's not a quitter.

As far as her voting for the war in Iraq. The American people were lied to just like Congress was lied to. I also supported the war at that time. So lay off her regarding that issue.

Hillary is all for herself and no one else… not even the Democratic Party… She's now sunk $11M into her own campaign with little chance or getting it all back… some fiscal responsibility, huh?

She's a megalomaniac of the the first order…. I hope Obama is smart enough to keep her (and Bill) off his ticket and out of his cabinet… PERIOD.

Obamabots neet be the one that need to be careful and stop spreading hate to Hillary 's Democrats because they need us for him to win. They are millions of us , millions that are going to vote and I one of them that will never vote for a liying ,crook , unpatriotic person like Obama, never!

Hilliary 08 or McCain 08…….. Obama is a fraud, arrogant, and a liar.

I think it's funny Hillary supporters say it's EVERYONE ELSE is responsible for destroying the party, but this entire thread is: Hillary or McCain, Hillary or McCain.

How is that NOT destroying the party again?

To Freida NYC,
Are you serious? You sound like a member of a cult, "Hillary is my only no. 1." Crazy. How about voting on the issues. I and many Obama supporters would have stuck with Hillary if she had the nom., but it seems like many Clinton supporters would rather stomp their feet and vote for no healthcare, a stringent supreme court and four wars. Go ahead and vote for McCain out of spite, but don't go badmouthing Republicans and blaming them for everything when our economy dips again and our sons and daughters are sent off to die for a lost cause.

To begin with, who in their right mind would name Howard Dean to the post he is holding?. It's always the same with us Dems, we fight amongst ourselves so much and we are so extremely individualistic that we end up with the short end of the stick. Obama is not fit to preside over the greates nation in the world, let's face it, where is his Senate voting record?, his speeches are just like a miso soup: good flavor, no substance.
Time is running out, I beg to differ with party die hards but it looks to me like another 4 years for Republicans. Thank you
CNN Please post.

John Edwards should have been now front runner instead of Barak Obama.Americans were looled by media and democratic leadership making Obama "BIG STAR" , it may cost democrats dearly in November than everyone can congradulate Edward Kennedy and his team of anti Clintons and other more experienced ex runners.

"I will never ,ever vote for Obama, even if Hillary is #2 on the ticket. She is my only number 1, McCain is my number 2…NEVER OBAMA! I wil never forget the unfairness of this campaign and all the anti-Hillary media coverage. I hope all of the Hillary's supporters turn to McCain in November.

Hillary is our only hope!"

I hope so too. I will vote for whomever the Dems candidate is, but truth be told, with my salary, benefits, and age, I'll do fine under another republican. 90% of Hillary's supporters won't. So go ahead…be spiteful. Vote republican. I'll be fine, you'll only be hurting yourself.

Obama 08!

I am definitely for Obama 08 but we should play the game fairly and wisely. If Senator Clinton decides to continue with the primary, then lets all wait and see who wins the nomination by June 3.
Just curious, why is senator Obama not campaigning personally in WV and KY? Its true the math works in his favor but i believe he should start establishing bases in this areas for the general election. True he cannot win both states but he should give the people some sense of importance. Just showing up there will tell the WV and KY people that they do count just as NC and other do.
And for all the clinton supporters that suggest voting for McCain in the fall over Obama, what in the world is wrong with you people? I bet if you have relatives in Iraq, you would not be uttering such statements. So i say put aside your hatred, your immatured, self centered ego and face reality because we cannot afford another four years of the republicans.

EVERYONE LISTEN TO THIS VERY CAREFULLY…

YOU ARE WHAT IS WRONG WITH THIS COUNTRY. NOT HILLARY. NOT OBAMA.

YOU ARE VOTING ON VANITY.

OBAMA AND HILLARY HAVE THE SAME STANCES ON ISSUES… BOTH WILL BE GOING FOR THEIR PARTY'S STANCES NO MATTER WHAT. HILLARY IS JUST BLOODYING OBAMA FOR THE FALL.

MCCAIN WANTS PRO-LIFE LEGISLATION. MCCAIN WANTS MILITARY FUNDING OVER EDUCATION.

HILLARY AND OBAMA ARE THE SAME CANDIDATE.

BUT YOU CANNOT LOOK PAST COLOR, OR GENDER, OR PERSONALITY.

VOTE FOR YOUR PARTY WITH YOUR LIVELIHOOD IN MIND, NOT WITH YOUR STUBBORN BIASES.

I didn't get the chance to yesterday, so I'll do it today, Happy Mother's Day Hillary!

West Virginians—Make your voices heard LOUDLY on Tuesday!

I know if Obama is the nominee. I will either not vote or have to vote Republican. The man does not even pledege the flag! He is not to be trusted. Look at the pastor he listened to for 20 years +. People open your ears & eyses. In God we trust!!!!!!!!!!!!

FRED,
I am with you. This is not about destroying the party, it's about how the DNC along with the crooked and rabid Obama Boy supporters screwed Hillary and her supporters. Crooked Caucuses and negative phone calling. For one I am an Independent and have no reservations for voting for McCain. Obama did not prove himself to lead this great nation and I will not get behind him for reasons I don't know him enough and what little I do know I don't like - PERIOD.

Clinton or McCain '08 - Clinton '12

Every keeps talking about someone who can do the job from day one a candidate with experience to do this or that. The fact is, none of the candidates have ever been President and have no experience making executive decisions. With that said McCain is very out of touch and cant be trusted based on his suddenly conservative view points. And Hillary is doing so much damage in the primaries with lies and kitchen sinks that it is eroding our Democratic base not to mention if she cant manage the finance of her campaign and or cant make the right decisions once again in terms of picking her finance people this time around how in the world can she expect us to believe she can help the American Economy.

I'd stake my chances with Obama in 08 and it cant and will be no other way.

Hillary is making a fool of herself. She's closer to going down in history as a joke instead of a trailblazer.

Hillary or McCain

We need someone with experience in the White House

Hillary we are with you all the way!!!

Hillary Sucks, Obama Sucks and McCain Sucks! We lose no matter which way you vote!!!

Superdelegates CAN change their endorsement anytime they wanted to. The problem with Edwards he try to be influential, he doesn't have any influence in his own state of North Carolina.

Obama is ALREADY a DAMAGED GOODS. Voters he asked to be DEMOCRAT FOR A DAY to vote for him, is going back to their OWN party. The GOP helped Obama, even in my own state, caucus precint Captain was a GOP but ONLY a Democrat for a day to push Obama.

The Clintons are hanging on to the leg of the throne and it's time to let go. It's getting to the pitiful stage….

To Freida NYC:
Okay, go and vote for McCain because you didn't get what you want. And while you're at it, grow up a little. Just remember not to go badmouthing Republicans and blaming them for our terrible healthcare system and our weak economy that will surely be exacerbated by our fighting of four wars if McCain is elected. I guess people never learn.

Hillary is still going strong Mr Edwards (NO THANKS TO YOU) you wouldn't speak up before now. even though her policies are most like yours, so let the GENDER CARD go. Nobody wants to hear your opinion now!!!!
GO HILLARY 08!!!

Interesting. John Edwards thinks Hillary should stop but doesn't endorse Obama. What is he saying here? Vote for McCain? Before he casts stones at Hillary for hurting the Democratic party perhaps he should think about how much this course he is on does.

John, I still love despite you loosing your spot as VP for late endorsement. So shut up and endorse Obama. Maybe he will still nominate you as VP to get the blue collar votes.

It cracks me up that all these presidential losers have so much advice for a woman whose tenacity and strength puts them all to shame. Line up behind Obama if you wish, just be prepared for the other shoe to fall with Rezko or another event. Then where will the Dems be? I'm considering switching parties already.

thanks, CNN for not posting any of my comments supporting Hillary. The MSM does not elect a president-the voters do. You will lose 50% of your clients as has oprah, for being so biased and controlling. Edwards has lost my respect, as has Kennedy and Donna Brazille who does" not need" hard-working people to win for Obama. Good luck in Nov, CNN

Lets stop getting mad at people. We all want what is best for America. Our views may be different. We need to learn to respect that part of the conversation.

If HRC wants to stay in the race let her. If she wants to continue to say she is more electable or whatever argument she is using today than let her. If the democrats do not win the White House in November- let her accept that same blame.

Hopefully, America will prove me wrong about not being racist or sexist.

I think his hair color is a bit too dark for this spring season….he should only have been charged $350.

As to the actual topic…should anyone vote for McCain in lieu of Obama when he gets the nomination - that's perfectly fine - there have been hundreds of thousands of new registered Democrats who can replace those who turn away from the party in a temper tantrum.

Good riddance…the party will be all that stronger for not having you snot nosed brats around.

Alright, now let's point out the real people who are going to damage the party.

All the idiots out there who have become so polarized over this democratic nominee race that they will refuse to vote for the democrat if the candidate they support loses, and will end up voting for McCain, those are the people who will ruin this party and this country.

hillary you don't need them, run independent your loyalist will follow. the democrats treated you like dirt, during the primary process. run as an independent you will win.

WHINE, WHINE, WHINE…… WHAT IS BO AFRAID? THE ELITIST MEDIA/POLITICIANS/LIBERAS/SUPPORTERS CONTINUE TO RUN THIS CAMPAIGN FOR BO. HE'S SURELY NOT EARNING HIS VOTES…THEY'RE BEING GIVEN TO HIM ON A SILVER PLATTER, UNLINE HRC WHO IS EARNING HER VOTES.

GO ALL THE WAY, HILLARY…… AND CONTINUE TO DO WHAT'S NECESSARY TO WIN THE NOMINATION…..IT AIN'T OVER YET UNTIL YOU SAY IT IS. IF BO CAN'T HANDLE YOU, HOW CAN HE HANDLE MCCAIN? YOU CAN BEAT MCCAIN….. CAN BO????? THANKS FOR NOT TREATING BO WITH KID GLOVES LIKE EVERYONE ELSE HAS.

WITH YOU ALL THE WAY SENATOR CLINTON….. YOU'VE INSPIRED MANY OF US

This contest is over with. If Hillary keeps this up, she'll lose what respect she has left, and any remaining political future. Know when to stop!

Obama/Sebelius '08