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If Hillary was a stronger canidate to beat McCain in November, then she should have run a better campaign in January 08 and February 08. The only person she can blame for this colossal mismanagement of time, talent, and money is herself. Her campaign raised over 200 million dollars in fundraising contributions, but she now has to loan her campaign 12 million to keep the ship afloat? If she cant run an effective campaign against a one term senator with no name recognition, very little experience, and very little money, them how could she compete or beat John McCain? so Hillary, please stay on the campaign trail as long as you want.....It's going to take a very long time for you to come to grips with the fact that even though you thought you were entitled to be teh democratic nominee, the american people thought otherwise. You should have run in 2004?

Hilary knows it's over, she isn't stupid. She is staying in as she needs her $10 million plus interest back and she's positioning for a VP spot. People keep touting how she can beat McCain, blah, blah, blah... Why have primaries then? Obama has her beat on all measures that count. And to those who will vote McCain because Hillary isn't the nominee, don't come crying when you lose your home, lose your job, don't have healthcare, and your children are sent to fight a useless war in Iran.

I'm floored by all the alleged feminists who would rather place another opponent of Roe v. Wade in the White House to make Supreme Court appointments than reconcile with their fellow Democrats. In fact, it's sickening.

I'm reminded of an old slogan from the Byzantine Empire when I read these comments. The defenders of Byzantium used to say, "Better the infidel than the pope" - in other words, better to deliver Constantinople into the hands of its Muslim enemies than reconcile with its Christian allies in the West. What did that get us? 500 years of oppression and slavery in the Balkans, whose legacy we still live with today in Kosovo and Bosnia.

Edwards DOESN'T endorse Senator Clinton because his wife prefers Clinton to Obama. Very simple.

For those you of that are threatening to vote for McCain if Hillary does not get the nomination, that is childish and selfish and you have no regard for the situation that this country is in. Obama won the votes fair and square. The people voted for the best candidate. Hillary lost this campaign on her own by being over confident and arrogant. She made some fatal mistakes in her campaign. We do not need John McBush in the White House. This country needs a new attitude and so does Hillary supporters. We all need to rally around Obama so that we can bring America back to what it is suppose to be. I think most of you are scared that Obama will make a change and you do not want to give that credit to a black man. This is the kind of thinking his campaign stayed away from. We are all Americans regardless of race or gender. I respect Hillary, but think that Obama can get the job done if given the chance. Lets change or attitudes and get our minds on making this country a better place. We have to much riding on this to be at odds.

R.O.B.
You covered it all so well. Hillary needs to depart. I question her integrity & intentions. Let's keep supporting $ Obama since his campaign will need it.

He waffled to Kerry in hopes of becoming his VP. Now, he's looking to NObama for the same thing but probably a little more hesitant because of the Kerry outcome. He has proven time and time again that he cannot make a decision, much less a sound one! You people that support NObama really think he has a chance? Well, think again. The power states are already on board for McCain – therein lies the problem.

Tick tock tick tock, NObama's time is short. Let him revel in what time he has left though I, for one, am sick of watching his cocked head every time he is on TV or in a photo. Can the man hold his head up straight? Doubtful when one is "looking down" on his so-called peers.

IT'S NOT HILLARY WHO IS DAMAGING THE DEMS OPPORTUNITY TO WIN IN NOVEMBER. IT IS THE PEOPLE WHO BACK obama, HE CAN NOT BEAT MC CAIN. VOTERS ACROSS THE UNITED STATES ARE SMARTER THAN THOSE FEW DEMS LIKE kennedy, kerry, dodd, etc.

By empowering Hillary Clinton’s mission of divisiveness, we are hindering the ability of future generations of women to inspire greatness in this country.

»»Aaah!...Well said,John Edwards. Hillary "SO Annoying" Clinton is PATHETIC!!...and she is DAMAGING the Democratic Campaign!!!»»The great Barack Obama already WON the nomination!!!...

Can someone please explain to me how you can be for Hillary and McCain at the same time? They have completely polar opposite viewpoints as to where this country should be headed in terms of the economy, the war and healthcare. There is almost nothing similar between them, but almost all of the basic ideals of Clinton are shared by Obama.

I can think of no other reason than racism to run from Hillary straight into the arms of McCain.

Hillary needs to throw in the towel. Is this the kind of President we want that throughs more of her own money at a losing cause? Sounds like a familiar ring with Bush and the war in Iraq.

The old, we will just out spend them attitude. It sounds like Hillary has somewhat of a gambling addiction as that is basically what she is doing with her money.

Obama fantics will have you forfeit your vote for what they think is right. Their interests are their own. Never vote for a party, vote for a person, a cause. Believe in something rather than follow their directions, Clinton is not the same as Obama, not even close. Obama is an extremist, and Hillary is quite moderate, much like John McCain. I won't ever tell you who to vote for as that is pretentious and arrogant, all I ask is you research each candidates and think about who you think would best represent you, and your ideals for generating a better America.

Frieda in NYC is an example of the type of false Democrats that appear so willing to hurt the Party. Your choice to vote for McCain reeks of immaturity, selfishness, and dishonors the fabulous hard work put in by both Hillary and Barack. They've changed the way we all look at things and short-sighted people like you who would so easily throw away your Democratic ties, insult them with your narrow-minded threats. I remind you that the United States was built by people who at the end of the day were able to put aside their differences and come together for everyone's benefit. If that didn't happen the U.S.A. wouldn't have happened. I wonder what they would think of your choice to betray your party because you are basically a sore loser? I bet they wouldn't be too impressed.

When my kids were little and they got in trouble, it was never their fault. There was always someone else to blame.

Cheating husband gets caught and it's a "vast right wing conspiracy."

Get caught lying to the American people not once but three times and it's a "misspeak due to fatigue."

Losing the primary – Lord, where to begin...

The press is biased.

The DNC is biased.

Howard Dean is biased.

Racism.

Sexism.

It appears there is another group that is biased against Sen. Clinton as well.

The voters.

Edwards just needs to come out and endorse someone; very soon his opinion/endorsement won't matter anymore. Honestly, I think his silence does speak to his xter and him just being more of the same.

Any of you guys saw the saturday night live skit of Billary? Hilarious stuff mostly because it is all true. Hillary has the support of idiot racists and she knows it. She even acknowledges that she has more support from white uneducated supremists than any other candidate. It's so funny to me I mean pure comedy. I hope all you die hard Clingon dummies donate to fund you losers joke of a campaign. You guys are already to stupid to pick a winner so mught as well throw your money in the trash right alongside of your brains .

Freida, NYC it sounds like you are looking at the man based on race. if I am correct the clintons intoduuced the race card

Is this a CNN post or FOX Noise? There are so many ignorant posts here.... Yes, lets nominate Obama and then we can all complain in November when McCain wins. Its great to "hope" but we have to be realistic as well. I fear we Democrats were done the minute we discarded Edwards for these two media darlings. I know that is an unpopular view among liberals, but the numbers show Obama will not carry any GOP voters to our side; at least Hillary does well in GOP strongholds. In NC, Hillary won all the counties that traditionally vote GOP. That, and a little thing called the popular vote, is what we should be concerned with in these primaries.

I like John Edwards, and I like both Hillary and Obama.
I will vote for the Democratic nominee. I will NEVER vote for McCain because, unlike some people, I don't vote against my own interests.

Paul,

You are correct. Your comment says it all. Obama haters don't be misled by emotions. He has said time and time again that he and Senator Clinton are friends and remain friends. If he wins, she will support him. If she wins he will promote and support her. Enough said.

If Edwards came out for the Clinton camp, you all would have talked about how genuine he was, how he made a principled decision, etc. But no, he doesnt even come out for Obama, he doesnt even pose an opinionated answer, he tells the truth about the situation and you sell him down the river as biased and insincere. Could you be any more phony? Give me a break. If you love Clinton, well, thats your prerogative, but come on, the democratic party was great before Bill Clinton, and it's been great after him. Life goes on.

What happened to being fair about the will of the people and counting all the votes? Now you're talking as if that was all just some strange ridiculous exercise and the Superdelegates are crazy. They're voting the will of the people. The people said they want Obama, not Hillary. Get over it, she lost.

John Edwards is just telling it like it is. If the cards were reversed, I would vote for Hillary despite the fact that I don't think highly of her ethics, integrity or ability to run her campaign (which is already shown to be a disaster).

But I could not put my feelings above the best for our nation. Hillary supporters - please stop and think for a minute about what you hope for this country.

Do you want Americans to continue to suffer through tax cuts for the rich, Supreme Court appointments who will take away a woman's right to choose, more war, war, war! Because if you vote for McCain or sit home, this is what you will get and you will have to sleep with that every night. Picture a military official going to someone's door to inform them of their child's death in Iraq. If we don't vote for change from that, that will be on our collective consciousness.

Remember – Hillary and Barack really are not so different in their beliefs.

We must move forward with Obama. He is very electable and will make and excellent candidate to run against McCain. We need to ensure we no longer distance the democratic party. There has to be a second place in this race for the Democrats. Hilliary, please tell your constituents it is OK to let go. We will need every democrat to win. Stop prolonging this blood bath, it only helps the republicans. Let's unite and win this presidency.

...and this guy wanted to lead our country?

Edward is quite right,its painful, everybody knows but she should not take it as personal thing.first its about Americans,and ofcourse the image of the democrate party.who wants to loose? nobody but sometimes one as to aggreed when its time to stop and give up.she can continue but not in the negative way.normally she has to start attacking Mccain not other way round given Mccain all the opportunity to harm Obama.God bless America

Why should Clinton be careful? She should be as careful as the party hacks who have thrown her under the bus for Obama. She should be as careful and show as much loyalty to the party as those flip flopping super delegates have shown her. She should show as much loyalty as Richardson as shown. No Hillary is not the one to "BE CAREFUL" It is the rest of the party and Obama who say one thing and then send their supporters out to do their dirty work. Hillary should show the same respect to the party that the party and Obama have shown her. Drink the KoolAid kids....when Obama has lost the general election....don't even try to blame it on Hillary. It will be the fault of the super liberals once again dragging this party to defeat. How sad.

I really hope that Democrats will lick their wounds and get behind the nominee so that we can win the election. It is quite disturbing reading some of these blogs of who won't vote for who. Very few blogs actually have facts to support their "non-vote, McCain vote" Simply emotions. It's not productive to bite your nose to spite your face.

In as much as I admire the fighting spirit of H. Clinton, I feel that she is not seeing the trees for the forest. I believe she is having a hard time accepting that a Clinton can loose to a newcomer in politics.

Fellow Americans, what at stake here is the integrity of America. The world is watching America, waiting to see if they will elect Obama.

If Americans elect Senator Obama, then they will proof to the world that indeed, they are commited to democracy.

If they dont elect Senator Obama because he is 'not 100% White', how then can we claim that we want to spread democracy around the world while we are still prejudiced against our own here at home.

Many have asked her to drop out as maths do not work in her favor.

She is still insisting and adamant.

By some miracle, she gets nominated and wins in November – guess how arrogant she will be towards all other opinions and advice.

We must move forward with Obama. He is very electable and will make and excellent candidate to run against McCain. We need to ensure we no longer distance the democratic party. There has to a second place in this race for the Democrats. Hilliary, please tell your constituents it is OK to let go. We will need every democrat to win. Stop prolonging this blood bath, it only helps the republicans. Let's unite and win this presidency.

I see a lot of the HRC supporters care about this country just as much as she does – this has always been about her selfish need to be president at any cost – if you think by voting and electing McCain to fufill a third GWB term in November will be a good thing for this country... You finish that thought.

See, had I been given the option of Hillary or McCain, I would probably bring one of those airplane baggies with me but still vote for Hillary – I've never seen a difference between the two of them(other than one is a corrupted angry white man, the other is a corrupted angry white WOMAN) but there's almost no way Hillary could have been as bad as McCain, is there?

I still hope our nominee Obama will ask John to be his VP. Hillary is done put a fork in her. There isn't room for Obama and Her in the same Kitchen.

Did anyone read the AP article about Hillary fundraising to pay of the personal loans? Under the law, she can only fund raise while she is still in the race. If she hopes to pay herself back, she must get enough money before she quits the race. I wonder how her donors will feel when they realize that their contributions are only going to pay her back and not to get her elected?

It occurred to me this morning that Hillary Clinton, who refuses to budge, admit mistakes and execute a diplomatic and positive exit strategy for her own presidential campaign might not be the person we should entrust with budging, admitting mistakes and executing a diplomatic and positive exit strategy for the war in Iraq.

Obama '08

Democrats. Wake up. If Obama is your front man and it looks like he will be, you're going to lose in Nov. Michigan and Florida are not behind him, neither is Ohio, Penna, NY, NJ, Calif. and Texas. What are you thinking? The sad thing is that this has come down to RACE. and one race is holding the party hostage. The dem leaders are so scared that the black vote is going to stay home in Nov. that they are going to lose everyone else. WAKE UP!!!! ITS NOT HILLARY

Again there are so called democrats on these boards who are willing to put another Bush in office if Hillary is not the nomination. A bit childish in my opinion. McCain used to be a prominent republican I would have voted for in '04 but now he appears to be a tool for the current administration. I think it's time to move ahead. If Obama is the official nomination both Bush and the Clinton empire will be left in the rubble that they both created. The rest of the world is looking to see if we as a people are going to make another mistake. I also have a question for all of you. Whoever the nomination is don't you think it's up to us to take hold of our future as well? What I like about Obama is he inspires people to act not just complain, I can say that for myself. And maybe Hillary supporters can explain to me why they would vote for McCain if she is not nominated (In a coherent and intelligent reason please). I would like to understand because I don't.

It is too bad, but her determination to try to steal this election will make it impossible for her to drop out with dignity. Now her camp is once again changing the rules to manipulate the system. It is time for the Super Delegates to step end and end this nightmare. She is nothing but being redundant – it is MY Turn, and I WANT IT NOW! Go away Hillary, you are eally turning off the Democratic party!

Before Hillary started losing, I thought "Well, she's my least favorite candidate, but I'll support her if she wins".

Now I'm thinking that she's no longer running mate material, and she's even poison for the next election.

What is Hillary thinking? Other than her die-hard supporters, the rest of the nation sees someone who put her own lust for political gain ahead of the party and the nation. I'm disgusted.

You democrats are so pathetic. With how poorly Bush has done these last eight years, you could stick a vegetable up there and get him elected. But, noooooo.. You already control the Congress and have a chance to completely dominate Washington politics for the next 4-8 years. Instead, you allow Hillary to continue to campaign after she has LOST. You are going to continue to do so all the way up to the Democratic Convention, and then manage to piss off roughly half of your party-base, regardless of who you choose. At the same time, the G.O.P. (which once was in shambles thanks to Bush's incompetency) is now once again united (and has been for months now) behind McCain. You are going to have roughly 5 months once this fiasco is over to get yourselves together for the general election in November. And to make things even funnier, you are claiming you will vote for McCain (or just not vote) if your candidate doesn't get the nod. Like I said before, pathetic. You are so wrapped up in your narrow goals of creating history with this election that you've missed the bigger picture. And now McCain is going to laugh all the way to the White House.

Clintons are just closet Republicans. Notice how Hillary's dead-end campaign benefits McCain?? The Clintons and McCain are close friends. Why else would Hillary loan her campaign millions? Must be end game that benefits the Clintons. Hillary's Mark Penn (the pollster, whose firm is still on her payroll by the way) and McCain's Charlie Black are both from Burston-Marsteller which could explain the obvious coordination between these two campaigns. Think about NAFTA costing so many American jobs, Bill Clinton accomplished more for Republicans than any card carrying Republican. And Hillary was FOR NAFTA before she was against it.

I agree with Edwards, Clinton should continue. The democrats have such a crazy primary system and crazy leadership (eliminating voters entirely from Michigan and Florida) that who knows what will happen. Obama and Clinton are just to close for anyone to concede.

GO HILLARY 08 or McCain

Ya Obama has got this one there are so many new numbers. ya the numbers say Obama loses but do you really think all these people that didnt vote before actually take surveys sorry thats bull. I dont do any surveys and i am a new voter. STAOP the hate 08

I don't think many realize that the FL and MI issues have been settled. Hillary can stay in the race until the end, but it's not going to change the outcome. What's really scary is the continued belief that some Clinton supports have about Hillary being the better candidate. America has spoken. Why do you, who criticize the supreme court decision to put GW Bush in office, want to do the same thing with-in the democratic party? What does that make you? The Party has put its support behind Obama, stop the madness and unite.

ATTN: all "never obama types"

Hillary has no chance of winning as a write in or an independent- you know this! It would just spoil the vote like Nader did and we will all be stuck with another 4 years of the same failed policies and 3 wars (Iraq, Afganistan and the was on the American economy). PLEASE don't be foolish! UNITE!!!

Only a fool or a Rep. will vote for McCain. I guess you like paying high gas prices, paying high taxes while the rich and corps. get tax breaks, pay outrageous money to go to college, if you can get a loan to go, pay Iraq in money and lives and more to come, paying more for food. There's not enough hate in the world for me to hurt myself, my family and the future of this country.

For all of you who say you will vote for McCain if Obama gets the nomination, GO AHEAD and do just that, because IF Hillary had won, which she did NOT, McCain would still have won. The Republicans will NOT allow the Clintons to get in to the White House again ... this you can take to the bank, and THE CLINTONS, since that's who the African Americans are up against, CAN NOT WIN, nor any other candidate without the African American vote. Watch ... why not try to bring the country together as Obama has stated and give the man your vote!

America, the land of the FREE? Is it really? It's one racist country!

Obvious Split in the party... Obama cannot win... Howard Dean will be fired by the end of the year for securing absolute defeat....

Ha HA all these hillary fans are losers!!! Go ahead and cry cause your poor little candidate lost. Boo Hoo I hope all you people who are going to vote Mcain Or Hillary "racist people" go ahead have fun We need to know what the tru democratic party looks like without all you stow-aways. Please do us a favor and walk the plank and sleep with the fishes LOSER!!
ps. Ding dong the witch is de@d the witch is dead Hooraay!

How HILLARIOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hillary is not a child. Do what you got todo. I would... Ram what you have to ............Hillary we have your back.........

The race card is played big time.... The AA vote is all for Obama for all the wrong reasons.............. the color of his skin does not make the man become the nominee however, this is what has happened. stop pretending who give a dam what Edward's thinks'. He didin't have the guts to endorse. He is a HIPOCRIT big time.......Lou Dobbs is the man who is not bias and will say it like it is.

Hillary you have already won ............your loss was the AA who really no longer count in my book................I am a typical white persone remember.......how sick is that.........................look at those who are endorsing OBAMA.....are they WHITE>>>>>>>>one or three LOL all AA. What is that all about. I would not stand tall Obama you are the race card player and God help you down the road,,,,,,,,,,MCCain all the way....................

hillary 08

Clinton supports remind me of ‘so called sports fans’......they are die hard fans when their team is winning, and the biggest hecklers when their team is losing......

You are either a democrat or your not. You either support the party or you don't. You either support the winner or you don't........

You are either going to help the country by voting democrat in November, or you going to hurt it just for spite.

John Edwards, your statement is too little, too late. Day late and a dollar short. Where were you BEFORE Hillary began damaging the Democratic race against McCain?

Hillary what are you proving to the American People. Always put your heart before mind on doing evil, because it will come back to hurt you.

Pride in this campaign can make or break you.

The math was skewered in favor of Barack Obama at the beginning of the primary season by disenfranchising the voters of Michigan and Florida. In fact, the Democratic Party and Howard Dean have manipulated the electoral process to the end that the Party insiders and the Superdelegates under pressure from Mr. Dean have chosen the candidate instead of the people. In fact all of the big democratic states voted for Hillary. The result is that the Party has damaged itself, irreparably. Many of those who voted for Hillary will now vote for John McCain, and Mr. McCain would do well to continue his fundraising efforts in Michigan and Florida because he is certain to get a lot of votes as well as a lot of money from those states.

So many Clintonites loved Edwards, remember all the Clinton/Edwards supporters? Now that he is making sense and realizing what time it is and thinking about the best interests of the party he has fallen from grace. It would not surprise me to hear many of you calling him a traitor when he finally comes out for Obama. Which he will, in large because of the damage he sees Hillary doing to the party in the name of her own ambition.

For all of those Clinton supporters that are stating that they will not vote for Obama in November, what do you support at all?? It makes no sense to vote for McCain over Obama if you had previously supported Clinton. And don't give me some nonsense about media coverage or what you might think Obama is, in the end it is SUPPOSED to come down to policies, and Obama and Clinton are almost identical in that front.

You are the reason 1/5 of Americans can't locate the United States on a map and the reason that poor girl from the beauty pageant messed that answer up. My fellow Americans cannot be that stupid.....can they??

Given their outrageous conduct on the campaign trail, the Clintons should be purged from the Democratic Party!

I don't understand why so many Hillary supporters would rather vote for McCain. What does he have that Obama doesn't? Hillary and Obama are very very similar with regards to policies and goals. I voted for Obama because I think he's just the better leader. McCain might be a good leader (not sure with that temper of his) but would you rather take someone you like who's going to do the opposite of what you feel this countries needs or someone who you think is a dink but will work for what you believe in? I don't like Hillary, but if she was the nominee I'd sure as hell vote for her.

John,

So how about releasing your delegates to Obama as a sign of unity then?

Actions speak louder than words!

I have to agree that she has the right to continue – and – if she can lay off the negative approach, she's actually helping get more voters involved.

I have to wonder though if the Clinton ego-mania can handle a non-destructive mode.

It is time for John Edwards to put his hat in the Obama camp. I was an Edwards supporter from the start, am a tarheeler, and I cannot stand this Clintonian "do or die" attitude, because she's going to take it all down with her. She's already done enormous damage to the Clinton "legacy," her own future. We need a Clinton INTERVENTION – and Edwards, with his kind, gentlemanly ways, is just the guy to take charge of that. Tell her to go John!

Clinton supporters – Payback is grand. Our canididate and her supporters were trashed in this process. It's time we teach the Obama hateful and arrogant supporters a tough and hard lesson.
Vote McCain and we'll see who destroyed the democrats chances.

UNITE and VOTE McCain – Hillary will have her day in 2012!!! Not to get even but to prove you have to earn the presidency, not demand it.

NO, NOT CLINTON, NOT OBAMA, NOT EDWARDS, NOT POLOSI,

YOU PEOPLE WRITING IDIOTIC STATEMENTS MALIGNING CLINTON OR OBAMA OR EDWARDS ETC. WE ARE ALL ON THE SAME TEAM FOLKS. PEOPLE ARE ENTITLED TO THEIR OPINIONS AND WE SHOULD KEEP IT CIVIL. WHAT COUNTS IS THAT WE DEFEAT MCCAIN AND THE GUYS ON THE OTHER SIDE THIS NOVEMBER. A SUGGESTION OTHER WISE IS AN ACT OF SELF OBSORBED PETTINESS.

Obama has been a model of patience and perseverance. He has been consistent and steadfast in his message of change in America. He sets his course, stays his course, and does not re-set his sails for short-term political advantage. The same cannot be said for Hillary. The Mirror of Truth has been thrust in front of Hillary; yet she refuses to gaze into it. She is afraid of what she would see and hear. She continues to delude herself as the one and only Star Spangled Champion of the American People. To Hillary true, red-blooded Americans could not possibly vote for anyone but her. To Hillary, a vote for Obama is unthinkable, unconscionable, and unpatriotic; tantamount to an Act of High Treason. There is little left for Hillary to cling to; and she is too selfish to comprehend that her much-coveted coronation will not happen. She will ruin the Democratic Party beyond any hope of unification.

Earth to John: The damage is done AND HILLARY CLINTON DIDN'T DO IT!!!!!!

If you vote for McCain because Hillary loses, then you are cutting off your nose to spite your face. McCain is polar opposite on issues.

It is really funny that no one can figure out why Hillary is still running? But it is nice of Bill to lend her $11.5 mil and may be even more. I would not do it.
Well, Bill does not strike me as a happy man. Perhaps this is why he is so angry.

Clinton must be very careful not to fuel stupid prejudices that could rob Americans of a President who could improve their lives and bring dignity to the USA in the eyes of the world. She will be doing herself and her country a diservice if she continues this diatride.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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!!!

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.

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....

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.

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

Hillary or McCain

We need someone with experience in the White House

Hillary we are with you all the way!!!

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

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.

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

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!!!!!!!!!!!!

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!

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 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.

"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!

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'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.

just endorse Obama and help end this thing quickly!

stupid is as stupid does!!!

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.

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!!!

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.

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.

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!

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

MCCAIN 08

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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?

obama/edwards 08'

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Edwards/Kucunich 08!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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!!!

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

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?

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.

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?????

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.

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!!!

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......

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

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

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.

GO JOHN EDWARDS!!!!

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

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.

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

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!!!

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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!

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.

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

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

SORE LOSER!!!!

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.

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!

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.

McCain Democrats to the rescue!

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

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.

JOHN,

YOU ARE IRRELEVANT.

LOVE,
SUSAN

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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?

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

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

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.

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

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.

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!!

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.

Go Obama.........We love you
Florida-Gainesville

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

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!

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!

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.

Again, everyone but Hillary speaking the truth.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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, 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.

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

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......

She already has.

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

Obama 2008 and 2012

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.

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?

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!

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

amen

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 !

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

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!

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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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

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!

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.

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

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.

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

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

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]

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

If not Hillary...then McCain!!

Run as an Independent Hillary!!!

So we know his wife voted for clinton
he voted obama

blah

I've always admired John Edwards.

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!

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

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.

Edward needs to back off and let Clinton continue

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.

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

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

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

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

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???

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

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

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.

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.

yeah she will soon beat him

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

Atleast she has stopped the nasty campaigning.

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

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

Edwards is a loser just like obama

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.