May 12, 2008
Posted: 02:00 PM ET

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Barack Obama's campaign said they are campaigning in places to be competitive this fall.
Barack Obama's campaign said they are campaigning in places to be competitive this fall.

(CNN) – Barack Obama’s campaign says the Democratic presidential hopeful is now focusing his attention on general election battleground states, with plans to appear in Missouri Tuesday and the announcement of his first campaign stops of the year in both Michigan and Florida.

“Our schedule reflects the fact that we are still fighting for votes and delegates in the remaining contests but also that we are going to places that are going to be competitive in the fall,” Obama campaign spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Monday.

Voters in both Michigan and Florida went to the polls in January, but no delegates were awarded because of national party penalties for their early primary dates. None of the major presidential candidates campaigned in either swing state, and Obama did not appear on the ballot in Michigan. Hillary Clinton won both contests.

Obama will head to Macomb County, Michigan on Tuesday night and make two stops in the state the following day. He will also spend three days in Florida beginning on May 21, with planned campaign stops in Miami, Tampa, Orlando and Palm Beach County.

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Cammi317   May 12th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Lead on, Mr. President.

Dale Wise   May 12th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Smart move, and about time. This nomination has technically been wrapped up for weeks, if not months.

Clinton has already stole enough time away from the real battle - time to roll up our sleeves and get to the real work of defeating the republican nominee.

She's going to try to do as much damage as possible so the democrats are defeated and she can run in four years. I think she has grossly underestimated American's will for real change. Once the focus shifts to the general election, watch McCain's numbers plummet.

Hill Will   May 12th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Why vote for Obama or McCain- when the best candidate to lead our country is available?

Just write in Hillary Clinton in Nov.

Vote in the best interest of your country. Stay true to your convictions. Make a statement to the DNC that fixed elections do not go over in America.

Sue   May 12th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Hey Michigan and Florida-Pay no attention to that man behind the curtain.

Unite now!   May 12th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

It is time. The race is done. If you are a Clinton supporter, welcome aboard. We need you. If you have a hard time getting on board, go see a therapist. We don't need whining, crying, sore sport losers. We need fighters to beat McCain in the fall. And for those who think Clinton is the true FIGHTER, guess what? Obama was right. Judgement wins out and that is why she lost.

ABG   May 12th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Obama will lose in November against McCain. Hillary Clinton would win.

Obama is backed by every democrat who was rejected by the American voters.

Time for a floor fight at the Democratic convention!

We deserve the best candidate, Hillary Clinton!

Viva Obama 08   May 12th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

The math isn't going to work for Hillary.
Florida and Michigan must not be seated in the convention in Denver they disqualify themselves.

Hill Will   May 12th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Obama so brushed my vote away when he mocked and jeered, ridiculed and belittled the candidate that supercedes him in every way.

Only the small and the inferior need to advance themselves by belittling and demeaning others.

Take a lesson you Obama supporters who call everyone else racist and stupid and inbred and uneducated.

It speaks more about YOU- than about the subject of your vitriol.

Syed Rabbi   May 12th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

let's get the ball rolling

TIM   May 12th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Yes We Can.
good Senator Obama concentrate on the general election not the billarys,
dont forget however that we have 6 more contests, so please visit the good people of WV, and the rest
no matter what she does or says, or the clinton machines makes up now,
we have our nominee!!!

Jason Horse   May 12th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

I have to say : From a First Nations Canadian Perspective, ' I believe that this is CNN(Clintons News Network)
1. When does the channel announce a good thing for BARACK?, never.
2. When does the channel announce a good thing for billary?, All the time.
3. This is a prejudical channel, and I am losing faith with EVERYONE who is suppose to be…….the best…..HUH!

I think msnbc is going to be the next one for POLITICAL COVERAGE because i am not the only one who notices this favoritism……
CNN…you are stinkin and sinkin…..
HILLARY GIVE IT UP>>>>>talk about clinging to nothing, just like static
OBAMA 2008-2012

Never Obama   May 12th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

Lifelong Democrat breaking with the party in Nov and thereafter.

Why: the lowdown rotten way they treated Hillary Clinton.

The devious, relentless ways they promoted and pushed Obama on us.

No fixed Elections in the USA.

Trisha in Texas   May 12th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

I have been praying for OBAMA since the beginning. The Clintons have already had their chance, Two consecutive terms. Now I am just afraid the longer the Dems campaign trail, the more damage they are doing to themselves in the long run.

If McCain is president I will move to Mexico. There is no change in that. We are going to find out who runs America in the fall. Rich and White or Caring and non discriminatory.

Obama is just what this country needs. Someone who can bring us all together for the common cause, ourselves. The Clintons will never stop pulling bullets out of their belt. Keep it up OBAMA. WE WANT CHANGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

honestly   May 12th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

that looks like a man that means you harm.

Not a Dem No More   May 12th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Operation Chaos worked. Thank you Hillary for exposing the candidate of Hope and Change. Now we have Hope that the government of these United States will remain in American hands.

There is no way that Obama can win without the Hillary Democrats.
You were our first choice and now we can vote for McCain, knowing our Country will be safe from the Radical Islamic Jihadists.

Semper Fi, God Bless you Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Never Obama   May 12th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

Another Lifelong democrat will leave the party if Obama is the nominee.

I will write in Hillary Clinton.

So will others.

The hatred and nasty insults of the Obama supporters were the final, decising straw for me.

MacFL   May 12th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Dear Barack,

As a registered Democrat in Florida I am offended that you would not fight for our votes in the primary to count. You let us down, you have shown us what matters to you - WINNING NO MATTER WHAT THE COST.

Don't count on my vote in November, that is the price you have paid.

Chuck, Oregonians for Obama   May 12th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

I think Obama campaign staff is making a major blunder here, and it could cost their candidate a great deal. Obama and his staff need to get back on track and seal up the nomination and wait until he has that deal sealed and signed befor he goes of stumping against McCain. He is starting to perform as Sen Clinton did in the beginning by ignoring many of those smaller states as being insignificant, which could be a huge mistake.

Dustin   May 12th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

I have a feeling that Clinton is about to drop out of the race soon. Why else would Obama shrug off two sizeable defeats that seem to be impending in West Virginia and Kentucky? This is great news for the Democratic Party and the Nation.

Truth   May 12th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

I think Obama is doing a great job. We need a fresh start in this country. If he continues to tell the truth and keep a clean campaign like was has not been happening with the exception of him. Everything will be great.

nannie bouroughs, Kenosha, WI   May 12th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

You can switch to African states if you want to; you will NOT win the GE!

Hillary is the only one that can do that: Donna Brazile you are an affront to the Democratic Party, CNN, the DNC and the world…

Deb   May 12th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Too little too late!

They remember how you blocked the re-vote and other efforts that where put forth because it would put you at a disadvantage.

Now you expect them to forget and vote for you!

Your arrogance is almost as astounding as your questionable friends!

You will never win, you are your own worse enemy and America is on to your dirty tricks!

NickNas   May 12th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Smart man! Don't let Hillarys delusions slow you down.

Maria   May 12th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Lead on man of wisdom, man of courage, and man of bravery!!!

President Barak 08

An Agnostic Democrat   May 12th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Please tell them the TRUTH since Hillary has repeatedly lied to them about her pledge to follow the DNC rules … until she was losing, then no rules applied to her and still don't. What a sham she became. Now it's time to restore the reputation of the Democratic party.

Bayou Joe   May 12th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Michigan and Florida will go Republican in November. Good luck with that strategy. Obama needs to focus on keeping his Senate Seat. We don't want him and his followers. Too bitter and nasty on these blogs.

props   May 12th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

Obama needed Oprah, the celebrity bandwagon, the rock stars, the biased media, the corrupt DNC, the flawed caucus format, the disenfranchised Fl ad Mi voters, the Hillary hate, the Hillary bashing… to prop him up.

Now the superdelegates will do the final propping.

Without the mandate of the people, he will still fail.

We will admire and support the woman who did as much- ALL BY HERSELF.

Geo from Toronto   May 12th, 2008 2:57 pm ET

What a scary thought to have this man running the strongest country in the world. I feel for all Americans, and shocked that the American people who are usually smart are making such a bad choice in choosing Obama over Clinton.

Ernesto Lopez   May 12th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

I don't think is a good idea for him to campaign in Michigan and Florida right now, there will likely be people appearing in his campaign protesting and claiming that their votes get counted and maybe even blaming Obama, wich will make him look bad.

chris   May 12th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

awesome. you are an awesome man president obama. let's focus on the task of winning the presidency. senator clinton will be a formidable ally once she negotiates a deal that makes sense for her. no need to feed into the lunacy by taking her on at this juncture. senator clinton we congratulate you on your huge wins in WV and Kentucky, now come on board and lets get those repubs out of the whitehouse.

David P., Santa Rosa, CA   May 12th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

Ooooo…. that's smart. Obama advisors have made excellent decision after excellent decision. The crowds Obama will bring in those states will be a nice counter to Hillary's hue and cry. She may decide that a revote would be bad. More importantly, if he can pull the crowds there, then superdelegates will bve just that much more comfortable supporting him.

Venus   May 12th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

YES! God bless America! God bless our world!!!

Go Obama!

Thank you America!

Millions of you have spoken by selecting Obama in this primary! We know it's not over but it's hard for some of us not to smile and start to feel a warm feeling in our hearts and souls!

Thank you Obama for giving for a feeling of hope and change!

P, CA   May 12th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

You really wanna see women get ahead? Push for Kathleen Sibelius as Obama's VP this time around. She's strong and doesn't have the baggage of Clinton. I'd vote for her as Prez in 2016!

Ideal:
Obama '08
Obama '12
Sibelius '16
Sibelius '20
(By then, I plan to be living in my mansion in Europe with my fabulous riches, so… ;) Yo' Mama '24

Paul   May 12th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Under the banner of Obama, a united Democratic Party? Dream on!!

Bart in SC   May 12th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Obama Supporters:
Please stop showing so much hate in your blogs. I am a Hillary supporter that was once an Obama "maybe". It was a very difficult decision between two great candidates. I will vote for Obama in November if he is our nominee but I will find it hard to work on his campaign because of the harmful comments made by supporters. We need to remember that their is still alot of sexism and racism in this country and this is not helping the situation. We are in this together for a better country - not a better African American country or a better place for just women.

jes   May 12th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Obama wouln't have the guts to ask Hilary to be his running mate, if he does I hope she tells him to shove it where the sun doesn't shine! It's sad to say but when this is all over it will take Hilary a long time to pull the knives from her back.

Race card   May 12th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

We are tired of hearing people called racist just for voting for your opponents.

That is not the dialogue we want in the White House for the next 4 years.

to:Trisha in Texas   May 12th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

pack your bags…

Hill Blows   May 12th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

The Clintons are not going let something as small as losing the primary stop them from continuing wreaking havoc.

Debby   May 12th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

I wonder if he will get a warm welcome from voters in Michigan and Florida since their votes from the primary aren't even counted.

OBAMA 08!   May 12th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

All of you Clinton Supporters who are saying you will vote McCain over Obama– you need to RE THINK YOUR PARTY STATUS because you are obviously not a Democrat. You don't care about the ISSUES you are here for popularity votes—not for America, not for change that our country needs. So make sure you don't call yourself a democrat because you are FAR FROM THAT…

McCain + winning= Another Bush Term

Obama + winning= WHAT OUR COUNTRY NEEDS.

Alex N.   May 12th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

If wants to mend bridges in Florida, he should start by seating the delegates….He wants Florida to love him when its convenient for him. HA! Florida will not vote for Obama in November, I can guarantee it!

David D Kollie   May 12th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Most of HRC supporters are asking why has Obama not sealed the deal for the nomination? This is a silly question to ask of Obama. He did not claimed that he's experienced. Hillary is the experienced one. Why has she not sealed the deal on the nomination? How can the experienced person struggle behind the inexperienced person and expects the inexperienced person to seal the deal?
Let Obama focus on the general election instead of focussing on someone who seeking selfish desire. She talks about uniting the party. Yet things have shifted from her favor to Obama and she still wants to continue. Obama has gained 177 superdelegates over the 100 lead she had.

Joyce in Florida   May 12th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

I cannot believe that this man plans on campaigning in Florida and Michigan? Is this above arrogance or what?!?!? There is no way that I will ever support, let alone be present, at any of his campaigns. Does this mean that our Florida votes are NOW going to count before he comes here? I think not. He is pandering to democrats that voted for Hillary. She won our state fair and square and personally I could care less about him!!! Right with you Sue. Will pay no attention. That means Hillary Clinton can now come to our State. I would welcome her graciously just like the lady that she is. We are waiting for you Senator Clinton to be our next President. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!

racism   May 12th, 2008 3:01 pm ET

Dare to criticize this man in any way and be labeled a racist.

How can a presidency predicated on the race card hope to be successful?

Hillary or McCain   May 12th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Don't bother coming to Florida, Obama - you've already lost us in November if you are the Democratic nominee, and nothing you say or do will change that. You can campaign here all you like, but we won't forget how you blocked our revote. Florida WILL be the state to send you packing back to Chicago come November if you're the Democratic nominee.

Barack the Vote in RI   May 12th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Way to be proactive Mr. future President! It's time to start cleaning up the mess HRC has made for the Democratic party during her blood bath of a campaign.

While she's still slinging insults and accumulating huge campaign debt, Obama is making sure he'll be ready in November.

When he's being sworn in, HRC will still be running…..A media correspondent referred to her as the "Glenn Close" of the Democractic Party…….what a joke.

08AMA

Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA)   May 12th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

Corner officially turned!

Barack is doing the right thing, prepping for the general election while still being mindful and respecrtful of Hillary and her supporters until she decides it is time to get out. If the situation were reversed, do you honestly think that Hillary would have done the same? I think that she would have been pressing for Barack to get out long before now!!!

I'll vote McCain instead   May 12th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

I'm sick of the Obama supporters being mean so I'm going to go against my party's ideology, significantly altering the future outcome of our entire country, and punish Obama for something he didn't do just to stick it to some random blogger that I'll probably never meet. When I'm drafted to Iraq that'll show that blogger what for!

DC Insider   May 12th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Should Obama get the nomination, they will wake up one day to the nightmare that Independents will go for McCain before they go for Obama, and that the only chance the Dems have to win the White house back is to nominate Senator Clinton. McCain is a middle of the Road republican who attracts independents while Obama is too far left and cannot attract the older white dems. And most of those small causuc states Obama won by 1,000 or so people. will be going to McCain in the General election. The key Big electoral swing states went to Clinton, and will go to McCain before they go to Obama. Wake up Dems - The DNC is being hypnotized by a smooth talking junior senator with NO experience to speak of, and who CANNOT win the general election against McCain.

Clinton #1 McCain #2 Obama - no vote of confidence.

jen   May 12th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Its a shame the Hillary supporters are just throwing theyre money and votes away. Shes actually convinced some people who work hard for there money to pay a multi millionaires bills. Then she will let them all down when she quits in June. pocketing all there hard earned money.She has lost and I s still b–shi–ng the american people. I almost feel sorry for them.

xddy4u   May 12th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

First it was delegates when Hillary was leading in delegates. Now it's popular votes when it seem Hillary will have more popular votes. Popular votes is not an indicator to whom will be the nominee. Popular votes are like carrying leading scores over from one game to the next game. That's why you have delegates, to even the playing field between states. Big stated verses small states. Let's stop trying to rewrite the process to benefit Hillary. Obama is the one poised to get the nominee. To WV and KEN, why are you betting on a dead horse? Is your prejudice so deep until you can't think straight. You had better back the one that may be the next President, Obama. You had better hedge your vote, a vote for Hillary is a lost cause. Even Superdelegates that backed her are now backing Obama, that should tell you all something. I feel sorry for you WV and KEN voters. So narrow minded.

Ryan, Los Angeles   May 12th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Obama is still ahead if Michigan and Florida are seated according to the illegal one-sided results. So lets just seat them "as is" and move on with Obama as the candidate.

We have work to do Dems! Let's rally together for the Fall!

fairandstraight   May 12th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

I would like to know how has Hillary been treated? She had the entire media campaigning for her before the NC and Indiana primaries. Just because the voters were aware of the hidden agendas does not mean the she was treated badly. Hillary has done everything possible to steal this election. If it is about Fla and Mi, then people need to just get over that. Blame the elected officials fo those two states. Sen. Obama would be out of his mind to agree to count votes that were not to be counted in the beginning just to give Hillary this nomination. Many people voted for her only on name recognition and everybody knows that. The big turn out was for a bill in the state of Florida that would affect every one. Otherwise, the voter turnout would have been low.

This must be a continous effort of Limbaugh on these blogs that are trying to hurt the Democratic party. It won't work.

Clinton supporters are pathetic!   May 12th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

fixed elections? get a grip. Hillary and Obama both new and accepted teh rules before this thing started. Read some of the comments posted here. What a bunch of uneducated rednecks you are. it is shameful! We all know what Hillary meant by "hard working, uneducated whites". Don't you? She meant "rednecks". Don' t you know that? She is using you and saying you are so dumb you wont vote for a black man. Grow up and get a grip!

mitch in columbia   May 12th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

obama will never get my vote. not voting at all will damage the democrats as much as voting mccain and i know quite a few people who will not be voting in novemeber due to not having good candidates to choose from. maybe there will be a good green party candidate.

Steven Mac   May 12th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Can't wait to see how the voters in FL will "greet" him after he blocked the proposal for a re-vote there and in MI.

dmw   May 12th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

The way the Obama campaign, his supporters, and the media have been disrespectful to Hillary and the way the Democratic Party has been disloyal to the Clintons after everything they did to save the party in the 1990's, means I will NEVER vote for Obama.

I also see that for the Democratic Party and the media, it is perfectly fine to be a sexist, but, all hell breaks loose if we don't pick the black guy! Racism is bad, sexism is good to the Democratic Party. The bias of the media for Obama is sickening. What happened to being objective in the media. It has just been appalling and discouraging how Hillary has been treated through this process.

Anyone but Obama and the Democrats.

Owes nothing   May 12th, 2008 3:05 pm ET

Hillary Clinton owes the democratic party NOTHING. They trashed her constantly.

She does not need to show them loyalty- they showed her none.

She does not need to support Obama- he has done nothing but berate, demean, mock and ridicule her.

She is free to BE- just like you and me.

mick   May 12th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is a fighter and so are her supporters, we will never lay down for the DNC I will write Hillary Clinton name in with pride!!!

Jill American   May 12th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Interesting … Obama supporters say WV and KY don't matter because they are small states. So, only the big ones matter? Like New York, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio and CALIFORNIA?

Mat   May 12th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

I too believe that for the most part CNN runs storys with a clear lean toward Hillary - A lot to due with Wolf and his love for the Clintons - I don't want the opinions of the broadcasters to be reflected in the reporting- might as well watch news from FOX if you're going to report like that!

The race is over - anyone who thinks Hillary can with this without HUGE back handers and paying off a bunch of super delegates is nuts!

Dee   May 12th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

We got your back Barack!! All the way to the White House!! Its OUR turn. The Repugs had it their way for years. It's time to turn the page!!!

You did what EVERY HARD WORKING AMERICAN does, worked hard and played fair!!!

Obama!

David P., Santa Rosa, CA   May 12th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

To the rational and civil Clinton supporters. You fought hard and fought well. I feel for both you and your candidate. I'd like to extend an olive branch. We need you. We need to get the GOP out.

Sheila   May 12th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

The media continues to push Sen. Obama on us. Does anyone know why? He is obviously over-shadowed by Hillary Clinton, not only on the debate circuit, but in the basic experience required to qualify as the leader of our country. Yes, he can talk and he can motivate. However, that is not enough! Talk is cheap when there's no muscle behind it.

Let the campaign process play out. And don't write off Sen. Clinton. She's a real fighter who possesses all the attributes we need to move forward here at home and certainly abroad.

Media moguls — ask yourselves who started the Obama-mania and why. Sen. Clinton has had an uphill battle all the way, and has exhibited amazing self-control, perseverence, and dedication. Maybe you can find something admirable in that?

crazy   May 12th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

The Dems and the Obama people are crazy is they think Hillary Clinton owes them ANYthing.

After the hatred they have shown her…after fixing the primary for Obama?

Why should she care if she damages his chances? None of her supporters will vote for Obama after watching her be dragged through the mud.

You can't unfairly handicap the best candidate and get away with it.

mike concerned democrate   May 12th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Well done President Obama - steer the course and let's stop following a Clinton agenda with everchanging goal posts. Keep your eye on the prize for the democratic party.

Clearly a Winner !!!!!!!!!!!!!

VT in CA   May 12th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

By the way, over 16 million people have voted for Sen. Clinton so far. Hers is NOT an exercise in vanity. She is our representative in this race!! Only 2% of the votes separate the two candidates. No Democrat can win the election in the fall without us.

Gore lost by a tiny margin, remember. In Florida.

I believe the Clinton supporters are going to be far more important than swing states in this election. We are not supporting Obama for good reasons. We see him as more dangerous than McCain. Period.

shelly in IL   May 12th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

Good job Senator O. Smart move and keep up the good work!

fred   May 12th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

Goodbye Obama!!! Don't look too far…because you are going nowhere!!!

If not Hillary…then McCain.

Or if the write Hillary in campaign takes off…will write in Hillary!! That should keep Wolf and gang busy election night. Will probably take a long time counting all those write in ballots!!!

GO HILLARY!!

fred   May 12th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

I would love to see a floor fight at the convention….All the way to the convention Hillary!!!

honkey white guy from cali   May 12th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Why is it these same 4 or 5 people on CNN keep posting the same garbage about Hillary

If She was the best candidate then she would be ahead in the Popular vote, The most states won, The most money raised, The superdelegates, and most important The voted on delegates!

Hillary is losing because she ran a bad campaign! With a bad strategy, and very bad people surrounding her! She lied at every chance padded her resume to get votes pandered to people for votes give me a break no matter how many times you post that she is the best and most qualified will it ever make that a fact the facts are stated above! not lies and distortions.

Go Obama 08 Yes We Can

Chut Pata   May 12th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Hillary reminds me of the gamblers in Las Vegas who have lost a lot and still keep playing waiting for a miracle to happen that would make them cover their losses. Well god does not send miracles to compulsive gamblers.

Yes it would be a clean sweep in small states of WV and TN, and would allow her to say "The tides are turning, I have to momentum". Will it help her raise 11 millions she has loaned the campaign? Go to I-75 in Tennesse and see how Tennesse uses cops to raise money for the state thru traffic tickets. This is how poor these states are. Those rednecks wont raise you 1.1 back as they are all republicans voting you to use you as their first line of defence for McCain against Obama. Then it would be Oregon where I can see an Obama camp on every nook and corner and this is a very rich state with twice the delegates of WV!

freedom to vote   May 12th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Isn't freedom grand?

You trashed and bashed, spewed obscenities and vulgarites at my candidate.

You betrayed and throttled her just to give the nomination to Obama.

I will not join Obama nation. It reminds me of dictatorship rhetoric.

I will WRITE in the best candidate.

Proud West Virginian   May 12th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Proud West Virginian May 12th, 2008 1:33 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
It sickens me to read all the comments from narrow minded, igonorant, smug people that stereotype West Virginians as backward, uneducated, racist people. Just because we don't want your candidate that makes us ignorant racists? Well, I've got news for you…racism exist everywhere, I will even bet that you have some predjustics yourself because everyone does. Most of you are hypocrites.

Don't tell be about racism when over 90% of blacks in not just a few states…But all states, are voting for Obama. If you don't see this as a slap in the white man's face….THEN YOU ARE THE IGNORANT PERSON!

Has it ever occured to you that maybe some of us West Virginians are voting for Clinton because of our overall satisfaction with the Clinton Administration of the 90's? You fool yourself when you believe that going forward is always the smart thing to do….sometimes we get off track and the smart thing is to go back.

Maybe we prefer Clinton over a STRANGER that we know very little about….and essentially that's what Obama is…I mean, let's be honest, how many of us even heard of him until recently? You Obama supporters magnify every mistake Hillary may make but EXCUSE everything about Obama. You can't honestly think that he listened to his pastor for 20 years and he had no idea that his pastor was an angry bitter person who hated whites.

And lastly, what are you intelligent, smug people from your 'SUPERIOR STATES' so proud of….your higher crime rates?

DC Insider   May 12th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

OBAMA 08! whether people need to rethink party satus or not, a LOT of the votes for Clinton will go to McCain before they go to Obama. In case people have not been paying attention, the Independents are the fastest growing segment of the population, I have lived in MA and supported kennedy - carter - Clinton — but will absolutely vote for McCain before voting for Obama as barack is just not ready for this role - maybe in 4-8 years, but NOT now. we need somebody experienced in there to clean this up. I trust Clinton and would vote for her. I also trust McCain and would give him my vote is Clinton was not in the race.

Debby   May 12th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

Hillary should go to these 2 states also and let the people see that she is fighting for them. What Obama is doing is so cheesy since their votes haven't counted in the primary yet.

Emmanuel   May 12th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

hey come on FL and MI broke the rules, it's not fare for the people of theses two states, but it's also not Clitons or Obamas fault that the two states broke the rule. the people of both states should take up the anger with their state officials and not the candidates. and ya lets face it if Clinton was ahead she would not want MI or florida to count same for Obama. its like wining a football game and saying oh let me lower my points to make the other team and thier friends happy.

Eric   May 12th, 2008 3:11 pm ET

All Hilary supporters please vote Mccain, My sons are in iraq and all I want is to have them in harms way even longer. This war is a joke and all you hilary supporters who say they are going to vote McCain can then look me straight in the eyes and tell me you did just that when I get that call my sons are not coming home ever again. We need to vote democrat whether its hilary or obama. We need to unite and stop the republicans from putting all americans in harms way, whether its with Iraq or with our economy.

there are no 50 states anymore?   May 12th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Mr. Obama did not want to count Florida or Michigan… now he has not clinch the nomination and yet want's to ignore more voters. Mr. Obama there are 50 states and many other territories. Stop ignoring states that are not convinient to you. Is this a way to run a campain? I will vote republican for the first time of my life before voting for a looser like him.

HILLARY 08 OR MCCAIN   May 12th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

I would like to know what swing states he is competitive in?

Hillary is polling better in FL, OH, WV, MO… oh, and AR will be a swing state for her.

By looking at Real Clear Politics, the only swing state he is competitive in is Iowa.

This is so funny. And I thought that the Superdelegates were intelligent.

Hillary 08

Dale Wise   May 12th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

Operation Chaos is still running at full steam.

Have you noticed the dramatic increase in the number of "Clinton supporters" who will "never vote for Obama"? That's because they aren't Clinton supporters - they're republicans.

Don't believe the hype. The democrats will unite under a single nominee and do what's right for this country. Don't let yourself be fooled and turned against the party because of these lying weasels.

Democrat '08

thinks this is nice.   May 12th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

This Obama supporter thinks this is being nice- that is why no TRUE Hillary supporter will vote for Obama:
KEY: "pretending to be a democrat"

Susan MO May 12th, 2008 10:57 am ET

Why are some of my fellow Obama's supporters so mean and angry Stop clinging to your computer with antipathy for Hillary.
We have won be nice. Remember she is still pretending to be a Democrat and her husband was a great President.
Obama is not about hate.

Elisabeth   May 12th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

To early Senator Obama!
Florida and Michigan have not yet been counted and there are many superdelegates left.

Caryn, Washington DC   May 12th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

YES WE CAN & YES WE HAVE!

It's time to move forward and prepare for the general election.

Obama '08

DEMS UNITE!   May 12th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

You Hill Will supporters can't seriously be considering voting for McBush or wasting your vote with a write in! How non-productive is that?

I'm an Obama supporter, but if Hillary would have WON the nomination (i.e. fair and square), I would still vote Democrat. However, if she would have stolen the nomination (I don't think that can happen now) then I would have stayed home come November. People - he is winning fair and square… against all odds!

C'mon! Let's unite the party and get the Reps out of the whitehouse! GO DEMS!!

lori Iowa   May 12th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

I find it offensive that he even thinks he should campaign in Florida and Michigan after he campaigned to not have their votes count in the primary. He had people in the legislature in Michigan blocking the vote. Who does he think he is. What a bunch of bull.

JRC   May 12th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

To all desperate, write in/Independent Billary supporters -

WHEN was the last time any write in or Independent candidate has won a general election for President???

Do you really want four more years of a Bush/McCain White House??? Use your heads, please!!

fred   May 12th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

David P., Santa Rosa, CA, the branch is broken…you just go down with Obama!!

There is no way a Hillary supporter will vote for Obama…I would say there will be MILLIONS of Democrats not voting for Obama. You think the people where you won in those Republican states are going to vote for you Obama….NOT.

Goodbye Obama!!

manny t   May 12th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Hillary supporters wake up and smell the general election. Its obama or should I say president elect Obama. Come Clinton backers do the right thing lets take back the white house join the obama train. Before we have a third bush trem and u all suffer…

Independent   May 12th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

He picked up four super delegates. He is ready to lead this country forward from day one! Obama 08!

Too JILL A   May 12th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Jill American May 12th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Interesting … Obama supporters say WV and KY don't matter because they are small states. So, only the big ones matter? Like New York, New Jersey, Florida, Pennsylvania, Ohio and CALIFORNIA?

JILL A you poor dear. You are so confused. The tactic of trying to put words in peoples mouths has been so worn out by Hillary even SHE doesn't use it anymore. It is ok if you just don't understand the process or where we are in it you ARE a Hillary supporter after all and it is said that you are the type that loves her the most but WV and KY DO count . It is just they will not make a DIFFERENCE now. Do you understand the difference pumpkin??

If California got to vote again I can tell you Obama would WIN! Hillary didn't show her true colors until AFTER California and the people of California got to learn MORE about Obama after our voteing here. I hear it everyday, male, female , Black , white , Latino and Asian that they wish they could have a do over because Hillary LOST their support with her dirty dishonest tactics. YOU cannot change that so just live with it.

Eric   May 12th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter, and I really try to respect Hillary supporters and their opinion, but when they claim that they'll vote for McCain in November if Obama is the nominee… really.

If you're one of those people, shut up and grow up. Yeah, it must be hard that your candidate lost, but do you really want another Bush term? Obama is a lot like Hillary, only inspiring as well. Please, if you dislike Bush, DO NOT VOTE FOR MCCAIN!

Obama '08

Andrea KC   May 12th, 2008 3:14 pm ET

Give it a rest. Obama didn't block the votes from FL and MI, the local leaders who you elected thought it would be a good idea to move up the primary dates. Please stop blaming Obama for your local leaders idiotic decisions and the penalites you had to suffer at the hands of the DNC, not Obama. Also let's not forget, both candidates initially agreed not to campaign in FL or MI and both agreed that the delegates should not be counted. It wasn't until the numbers started to look scary that one had a change of heart.

Blake   May 12th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

To all those saying they are going to vote for McCain out of spite…so long! You won't be missed (or needed). Have fun being whining to each other for the rest of this election…maybe you can meet with your local highschool's emo clique.

Those of you who could grow a pair, admit defeat and see that the voters wanted Obama, grats!

Those who were with Obama all along, grats.

Those who were like me and stayed on the fence until they saw who both candidates were and then made their choice for Obama…well, good choice.

No longer my party   May 12th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

The NEW democratic party is full of vulgar, name-calling haters who think they are superior to and smarter than others so they put down fellow Americans.

They do not believe in democracy. They believe in installing their nominee by demand and by force.

I am leaving the democratic party. As an Independent, I will still WRITE IN Hillary Clinton.

WIll   May 12th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

To "Hill Will":
Fixed Elections? Hmm.. The way I see it, Clinton was taking victory laps in September 07. And had the endorsements of over 100 Superdelegates before Super Tuesday. Please. Who had the benefit of any 'Election Fixing' if there ever was any?

We have a long road to hoe, and a tough fight is ahead of ALL Americans in the coming 4 years. Womens issues, economy, foreign policy in war and peace, our children's future depends on us not making the same mistakes we have in the past. We can't lose any more time. I sure can't.

A wise man once said that the definition of insanity is continuing to do the same thing repeatedly but expecting a different result. This is exactly what has happened in Washington, but we can't afford to continue to waste time. McCain won't change anything, and Clinton has way too much baggage and is an example of Old Washington. Obama is the only LOGICAL choice if we want to move our country forward both here and abroad.

USAF Sr. Airman   May 12th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

You all need to take a step back and take a look at yourselves. You Dems bashing Obama or Clinton, all you're doing is helping out the GOP by feeding the negativity.

The fact about Michigan and Florida is both states broke the rules even though they knew their votes wouldn't count. Yes I feel bad for the voters, but that's the way it goes. The states and the CANDIDATES (even Clinton) all agreed the results of the states wouldn't count. Drop the issue.

As far as CNN being biased, well both sides are saying the same thing, so what does that mean? CNN is against everyone?

Stop being petty and look at the bigger picture folks.

- Democratic '08. Either way.

EXPERIENCE FOR TEXANS   May 12th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

It is not over until it is over!

Clinton 08!

bp   May 12th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Dear fellow Democrats,
You are all on the same team but seem to have forgotten that fact. This constant bashing of each other does nothing but hurt the party (something we've become quite good at). Is not voting because your candidate didn't get the nomination really worth four more years of President Bush's failed policies? Think about that before you sling mud at each other.

Billy   May 12th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

I work on the hill for all these people. All the candidates are not as them seem. Clinton, Obama and McCain are all elitists millionaires influenced by lobbyists everyday. The Senate is a very exclusive club. The lobbyists make the decisions for all of them. The only difference between them all is Obama has not been their as long, which is a good thing. Washington corrupts absolutely. When it comes to the presidency who in the world ever had the experience going in? None of them do. Senators do not get a budget to manage anything like Governors do. Senators do not manage anything. Presidents also have people to run every aspect of their jobs. They are called advisers and they provide advice on all things concerning governing. So they are all even on that fact. Since the States have decided on Obama, he will be the clear nominee. All Democrats should vote for him. If you do not than you are not a Democrat.

Angry   May 12th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

This post is for those who are too small and petty to realize that Hillary's lead in Kentucky and West Virginia is not because of a "bunch of dumb racist hillbillies."

These states are filled with well-education individuals who are evaluating these candiates based on the needs of their states. They are not looking to make history; they simply want the problems in their states addressed. Its hard to imagine that a very elite, wealthy man raised in Hawaii has those answers. Obama has never been poor. He has never went hungry. He has never lacked opportunity. apart from his biography, he does not have a plan for improving the economic conditions of these states. So, why should they vote for him?

Since the Obamabots have a fixation with race, lets look at that issue. Obama stepped foot in WV on one occasion, and he went to the city with one of the highest black populations in the state. Why? Shouldn't the white voters count as well? Will the count when he is in office? And, why is it racist for white voters to vote for someone who has given them a solid economic plan, visited their state on more than one occasion, and visits with voters of all races (and I do mean HIllary here)?

As far as the hillbilly comments go…get over yourselves and your ignorance. WV and KY are beautiful states, filled with hard-working, smart, and resourceful citizens. Those of you making these comments have probably never been to the state. How sad that you are stupid enough to buy into stereotypes. I guess I should believe that all New Yorkers are rude, selfish, and tied to the mafia. Or maybe I should belive that those in California are bonehead surfers who do nothing but sunbathe and say "dude..". Maybe I should believe that all Texans are cowboy republicans and that all New Englanders are stuck-up elitists. Stereotypes suck. Don't support them.

negative change   May 12th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

The democratic party IS changing- and not for the better.

The Obama supporters are vitriolic.

The NEW democratic party is full of vulgar, name-calling haters who think they are superior to and smarter than others so they put down fellow Americans.

They do not believe in democracy. They believe in installing their nominee by demand and by force.

I am leaving the democratic party. As an Independent, I will still WRITE IN Hillary Clinton.

Carmen   May 12th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Maybe Hillary will come to her senses and say Obama is doing the right thing and maybe she will likely bow down. But don't count on it because she is in it to win it and right now she is pushing hard to win WV and KY so she can become the nominee without FL and MI.

jaz588   May 12th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Michigan and Florida well i remmember those state do not count according to obama

Cammi317   May 12th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

What in the world are you all talking about. Barack has said from the beginning that he wants all of the delegates to be seated. It's not his fault that these 2 states defied the DNC. It's your respective state leaders' faults. Your anger is targeted towards the wrong person.

Hilarious !   May 12th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

Obama - please go to WV to campaign for the GE at the same time Hillary can continue campaigning in WV for the nomination …LOL

Venus   May 12th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Way to go Obama!

We are not worried about how he will be treated in MI or FL - they broke the rules!

We are concerned about the THOUSANDS of voters WHO DID NOT VOTE and followed the RULES!

Go Obama! Thanks to all the millions of Americans who votes for Obama and feel like he is the best person to bring change and hope!

Hillary and Bill Clinton - back in the 90s - Bill you were a good president but… it's time to change the guard and let the next generation… march forward - we look forward to the Clintons who have done many good things for our country and yes, our world! Thank you both!

After the primary - let's relax and unite and let's get this party going - 2008 is going to be a great year!

Dennis   May 12th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Wake up Superdelegates, or (Stupid Delegates).
The Media is voting in Obama who is not electable.
The bottom Line is this, the General Election will be decided by Clinton Supporters. "Report That."

James   May 12th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Prez.

I second the motion for VP Gov. Kathleen Sebilius. Great governor from Kansas. Very practical and works well with Dems and sensible republicans.

Claire Macaskill (Missouri) is another good one.

Both would be great in 2016.

Al   May 12th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

So, no HRC supporter watched all the coverage of Rev. Wright, Bittergate, Elitist? It seems that BHO received tons of bad press from the media. It also seems that HRC supporters tend to forget that HRC agreed with stripping Florida and Michigan of their delegates from the outset (when she was favored). People from Florida and Michigan were told that there vote would not count, so millions did not vote. I'm not saying that those votes would be for or against BHO, but they were not cast. Were those people disenfranchised? Seems so. HRC wants the votes in Michigan counted just like they are. What kind of nonsense is that. Neither BHO nor Edwards were on the ballot. Can't count that. Now, people want HRC to win the nomination or they will vote for McCain. That is so stupid. Why would women, and I'm talking directly to you, vote for someone who wants and will overturn Roe vs Wade? Why would men vote for someone who will make it harder for you to be the bread winner for your family? Think about that.

The Simple Truth   May 12th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

For all those Hillary supporters who are threatening to vote McCain:

1. Are you over 18? If not, then you shouldn't be voting. If so, please try to accept Hillary's loss maturely and show some dignity. She had name recognition and everything else coming into this, and she lost. If your candidate cannot have the dignity to accept a loss, that doesn't mean you should be the same.

2. Even if you vote for McCain, for everyone of you that we lose, I am sure there are 10 people waiting to take their place. 4 Independents and 6 Republicans. Barack Obama is the uniter, he has energized people to get out and vote, and he will continue to do so. The WILL of the people of our great country of the United States of America will not be denied!

Get on the movement of the people of the USA, or get crushed by it. Your choice.

Juan from L.A.   May 12th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Excellent!!! As for the Hillary femenists and sore losers. Get a life. Seriously do. Hillary started this with complimenting McCain over Obama. If you can't see that then you are hopeless just like your candidate.

The less of all evils (granted Paul would never get the nomination) of the Republicans VERSUS the Best Democrat = A great General Election!!!

Dylan   May 12th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Smart campaigning!

Hail to the Chief!

Obama 08

Mitchell   May 12th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Obama, Why no stops in jacksonville, florida we have votes to.

EJ   May 12th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Proud West Virginian you can blame the media for saying West Virginians are backward, uneducated, racist people. Not obama supporters. If you read the articles on CNN, all the people are doing is repeating what they read.

Brian from New Jersey   May 12th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

Ok, I really feel the need to speak up here:
First off, I believe that Hillary has put up a valiant effort in her run for the Democratic Nomination, and I encourage her to continue pursuing votes in the remaining contests. But my opposition here is to all of her supporters who are being so adamantly against Barack Obama. For one thing, THEIR POLICIES ARE NEARLY IDENTICAL IN EVERY WAY!!! For those of you who are Clinton supporters that refuse to vote for Obama in the General Election in the Fall, that's fine. Don't vote. But casting a vote for McCain is doing what every warm-blooded democrat is against. Whether you support Obama or Clinton is irrelevant to what should be happening come the Fall. The democratic party must be united or it will fail, and the next four years will tear this country apart even worse than it already is.

Simply put, a vote for Obama in the Fall is not a vote against Clinton. It is a vote to keep McCain out of office, which is the more important issue at hand.

virginia voter   May 12th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

hey proud west virginian
i am a proud west virginian also.. a white man who is 65 yrs old and old enough to know NOT to vote for a panerer and liar like hilary.
i switched to obama because the man speaks the truth.
hilary told us this morning in a rally that we are not acting like americans
i have always been an american and she dont need to try to shove lies down my throat.
obama is the man with a real plan and speaks the truth.

I used to be a Democrat   May 12th, 2008 3:20 pm ET

Obama can't win Michigan or Florida if the Democratic Party doesn't seat them at the Convention.

He apparently has forgotten that he is about to lose big time in Kentucky and West Virginia as well. Hillary should take her case all the way to the Convention.

virginia voter   May 12th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

clinton dynsaty lies and pandering is over

Independent   May 12th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Barack Obama is leading in every measurable way and his lead in plegded delegates is insurmountable.

There can only be one reason Hillary Clinton has not dropped out of the race. She thinks all Americans are uneducated and prejugdiced.
I don't think so and neither does our next President Barack Obama.

NOT THIS TIME!

AZM   May 12th, 2008 3:21 pm ET

Obama has NO chance in Florida… it won't even be close come the general… Funny how Florida is important to him now… disgusting!

When he loses the general by a slim margin… there will be no doubt it was due to the negative attacks, and evil way he conducted his campaign… unity and change… I don't think so… more like same old dirty politics…

Sue TX   May 12th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

It should not come to this. Democrats should be supporting the party when the general election occurs in November. One person said in a previous comment: Stay home and not vote for anyone if Clinton doesn't make it. I find this extremely absurd. The US is a strong proud country that allows the citizens the right to make their voices heard through the voting process. There are far too many countries in the world that are not allowed to vote.

We have the opportunity today to make positive changes in the US.

Chaos00001   May 12th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

*****OPERATION CHAOS in full effect*****

come on democrats, destroy one another, those Hilary supporters, we welcome you to the republican party, the DNC is to be blamed for this mess, we republicans together with you Hilary supporters will show the DNC what we are made of

Bobo   May 12th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Turnin' that page! Good call.

Keith-New Haven   May 12th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

People of Michigan and Florida could you please read this carefully. Your states are the ones who decided on breaking the rules. They were warned by the DNC not to or face what has happened. All the candidates agreed to this…. Even Hillary. But in true Clinton form she but her name on the ballets even though she agreed not to. No where in this did Obama figure in. He followed the rules set forth from the DNC as did most other candidates.
Now I now Clinton believes that in her world she and only she can be president but face it-its over
Anybody who wants to be President and commander in chief cannot play the role of victim when the going gets tough on the campaign trail.
Blaming others for your own conduct and fudging history are not the right stuff for the Oval Office.

Michael Lewis   May 12th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Debby, it wasn't Obama's fault the Michigan and Florida were penalized…the DNC penalized them. Had they not broken the rules this would be a moot issue. We can't change the rules in the middle of the game when we decide we are losing. How about Hillary take her name off the ballot in West Virginia…let's see what would happen.

Follow your heart   May 12th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

This is not about the Democratic party anymore.

Nor about winning in NOV.

It is about being true to youself, standing up for democratic principles, fighting against the hatred, speaking against the terrible treatment of a true public servant, and being true to your convictions.

For me- that means Writing in Hillary Clinton.

No Obama and No McCain

Dylan   May 12th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

It is hilariious how Hillary's supporters accuse Obama supporters of being so "nasty" and "vicious" when they have spewed just as much venom and hate over the course of this campaign.

Bitterness does nothing to save this nation from John McCain and his NeoCon agenda.

Michael Lewis   May 12th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

That is kinda funny, though….

ellen65   May 12th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

i will never vote for obama and im not hillary supporter but after watching all the sexist attacks on Hillary by a fellow democrat ""I understand that Senator Clinton, periodically … when she's feeling down, launches attacks as a way to boost her appeal" i will never vote for this man, no woman with self respect can vote for this man

DEE FROM NEW YORK   May 12th, 2008 3:24 pm ET

WAY TO GO OBAMA!!!
JUST IGNORE THE BROKEN CLINTON MACHINE AND KEEP IT MOVING.THE SOONER YOU UNITE THE PARTY THE BETTER.

Maya wants to see a DEM IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!   May 12th, 2008 3:25 pm ET

Please, Dems, I know that we all feel very strongly about our candidates, and that is a GREAT THING, but we need to remember how important it is for us to WIN THE WHITE HOUSE BACK IN NOVEMBER.

Keeping that in mind, please please please PLEASE, if you are a Democrat, vote for the Democratic nominee in November. Whoever he or she may be. I have a strong preference just like the rest of you, but I will vote for our nominee, when we have one, and I hope the rest of you will also.

Don't forget that Hillary and Barack have WAY MORE in common with one another than either does with McCain.

NO MORE BUSH IN 08!!! thanks for reading.

Steve in Houston   May 12th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

I love how some hillbots are encouraging her to run as an independent. Sure, split the “not-McCain” vote and he’ll get 47% and win. What a savvy move that would be.

It is obvious that Obama’s new vision and energy are not for the faint of heart or the set-in-their-ways. Some posters on here sound like if the Devil himself was running they’d vote that way instead of Obama.

It kills me that despite all the voting with the outcome being in favor of Obama, we still have her saying she’s the best and her UPPER CASE SUPPORTERS screaming about how they will vote for McCain if Obama wins. It’s Hillary or nothing…. Which ironically, is how she’s running her campaign these last few weeks.

Lynn in NM   May 12th, 2008 3:27 pm ET

Way to go Senator Obama! Ignore her and maybe she will finally go away. Keep your eye on the Presidency.

CT in CT   May 12th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

HRC needs to get out now and start the healing of rifts in the party she is destroying for personal glory.

People have said that Bill Clinton didn't have the nomination sewn up until June and won. The results were that he garnered 43% in the GE with Bush I and Perot splitting the Republican vote.

With about half of HRC's supporters saying they refuse to vote for Obama in the GE, cutting off their noses to spite their faces, it is evident WE NEED TO COME TOGETHER SOONER RATHER THAN LATER!

AC   May 12th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Barr/Paul ( maybe) 2008
Finally a choice!

Montana is Obama Country   May 12th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

after reading blogs for months and contributing a word or two:

I can say the haters are even on both sides with nasty remarks about both candidates as well as supporters.

Just amazing how much cynicism has infected our system.. Yuck..

Michael   May 12th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

I will be in Miami FL to see Senator Obama. I will ask him why he cares about us now. Guess what this man will never win this state. Everyone here is so upset that their votes are counted. Even if he comes here and tries to charm us all.

There is a rally on the 18th of May in Miami for our votes to be counted i urge you to come.. At Bayfront Park.

Obama can not win FL, and MI. He is down against McCain and Hillary is up against McCain in FL.

This makes me so mad that he comes to FL now, after ignoring us so he could win the nomination. That is BS and not what a leader that wants real change in washington does.

All Are Welcome   May 12th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Another superdelegate has endorsed Obama this morning: Rep. Tom Allen of Maine. The press release is below.

UPDATE: Two more superdelegates, Hawaii Sen. Daniel Akaka and Hawaii DNC member Dolly Strazar, have also endorsed Obama today.

UPDATE: Another superdelegate, this one Idaho Democratic Party Chairman Keith Roark.

To the moderate HIllary supporters: We appreciate and value your energey and welcome you to our team. To the angry/extreme Hillary supporters: We know there's nothing we can do or say to change your closely held beliefs.

MC   May 12th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Hillary needs to go Independent !!!

Brian   May 12th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Go Obama!

LB   May 12th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

I wish Florida and Michigan will get over it. Your state broke the rules! Obama followed the rules, Clinton didn't…and now they're trying to make Obama look bad.

STOP FLIP FLOPPING!

Tjaye   May 12th, 2008 3:31 pm ET

Good! We need to get on with this campaign against McCain.

And OMG!! PLEASE let them seat MI & FL, so these people who clearly don't know how to read or understand how this process works, will stop blaming Obama for them disqualifying themselves from the convention. Even WITH MI & FL, Clinton will not win. It's over.

Grow up and stop being so simple minded. She lost; it happens; we move on. You know there is nothing about this election that was stolen. Obama won fair and square. So, admit it, deal with the loss or just admit that your real problem is that you just don't want a Black man as your President. That would be better than your continuing to use excuses that are completely fabricated and irrational and make you sound uneducated, uninformed and gullible.

Obama O-8!!!

Bushwhacked in Eugene, OR   May 12th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Never Obama — who is this 'they' you are speaking of? Nobody has harmed Ms. Clinton other than Ms. Clinton [and perhaps Mr. Clinton].

What is happening is that the voters are speaking and are rejecting Ms. Clinton. As far as I know, the voters of this country still have the right to vote for whomever they wish. And don't start spouting off about Florida and Michigan, because those states made their own choices and should suffer the consequences of those choices. Changing rules mid-stream should not be allowed, no matter who wins or loses as a result.

I was going to comment on the similarities between HRC and Obama, but Brian from New Jersey said it better than I could.

Get a grip, people, when you decide who to vote for in NOvember! I support Obama, but I will absolutely vote for HRC over McCain if she is the nominee. Put spite and emotions aside and consider where McCain will take us!

By the way, I'm a senior, white, retired female with HS education.

mike   May 12th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Has anyone considered if we elected a black president that should put racism to rest. No one will be able to play the race card anymore if we elact a black man to the highest office in the land. No more Mr. Wright.

Freida, MN   May 12th, 2008 3:32 pm ET

Yeah! He's the best.

Go Obama, Go Obama—beat McCain.

Obama 08

Steve in Houston   May 12th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

Another thought, about how “Obama can’t close the deal.”

Remember when Hillary was on the talk shows saying “It will be me.” Remember how she thought that by end of Super Tuesday she would have put the lid on it. (What about “letting the process play out” at that time?)

Remember how she was ahead by over 100 superdelegates.

Talk about somebody not closing the deal. She’s like the ’78 Red Sox.

Keep movin’ those goal posts……

Gary Mitchell   May 12th, 2008 3:33 pm ET

I truly wish the presumptive nominee of our party would publicly proclaim his status rather than leaving us (his supporters) twisting in the wind. It truly appears that the only people in America still confused about the status of this election are Hillary, the people she pays to tell her so, a few of you in the press corp and, sadly, our nominee.

Donna, MD   May 12th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

I understand 50 superdelegates are lined up for Obama and they're going to trickle in, so as not to upset the Hillary supporters.

Obama 08

Kyle   May 12th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Obama campaigned saying Hillary didn't think the small states mattered. Now here he is ignoring some of the small states as of they don't matter. Hypocritical or just old politics? Maybe both.

Shelly   May 12th, 2008 3:34 pm ET

Michelle Obama just put her foot down, and said there is no way in hell Hillary will be vice presinent. This according to Robert Novak.
What a great day, Obama all the way

Independent in DC   May 12th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Believing HRC has any chance of still winning the nomination = delusional

Believing any Republican (yes, including McCain) will win the nomination this Nov. = delusional

Hillary supporters quittin whinin like little babies and face this reality. Vote your interests, not with your emotions. When the fall comes and the political issues are put on the table, you're not going to vote for McCain. The sooner you come to this realization the better off you'll be.

Danielle, San Jose   May 12th, 2008 3:37 pm ET

Come back to my state–California. The state could use a pep talk right now with all the gas price news. We can't wait for you to be our president so we can start making concrete changes.

I'm so proud of our first lady, Maria for supporting you.

Obama 08

CitizenAJ   May 12th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

Senator Clinton's plan is clear. She gets big wins in West Virginia and Kentucky, remains competitive in the last 4 primary contest so she can claim the popular vote lead and pitch that to the democratic party's superdelegates. Of course, she includes the votes of the two states who's votes do not count, Florida and Michigan. The voters of those two states should be after the necks of their state governments for breaking the rules after BEING WARNED by the democratic national committee that their delegations will not be seated if they proceeded. Even Senator Clinton's campaign manager, Terry McAulfie agreed this should be the outcome when states threaten to move their primaries when he was the DNC Chairman. Now, as Senator Clinton's campaign manager, he wants them to count. Can you say flip flopper.

Senator Obama is not to be blamed for this error. He abided by the rules. Now, unlike Senator Clinton and her followers, he is trying to heal this wrong, unite the party and sensible Americans to keep John McCain, the third term of G.W. Bush, out fo the white house. That is the optimum goal here, keep John McCain out fo the whtie house. If we allow this man to become President, the country is in serious trouble, serious trouble.

AZM, don't count out Senator Obama on winning Florida and Michigan this Fall. He has been counted out before. Ask Senator Clinton about counting him out. Dig what I am saying?

Jane   May 12th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

The presumptive nominee is trying to appear presidential. Quite frankly, I think he's in for a wild ride. He's no where near qualified or ready to be President of the United States. With the help of a botched democratic primary process and a blatantly Obama-biased media, he may have the nomination handed to him. But at least 1/2 half, if not the majority, of the democratic party is left angry and looking elsewhere. He has used Martin Luther King's "fierce urgency of now" slogan, which characterized a magnificent civil rights movement in the 60's, to advance his own self-centered interests. Meanwhile, our nation may miss a rare window of opportunity to elect a woman who would probably have been the most capable president in our history.

PA for Obama   May 12th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

More people have voted for Barack Obama than Hillary Clinton. Hillary knew the votes of Florida and Michigan weren't going to count because of the rules imposed on those 2 states by the DNC and she even signed on to the punitive action against them. Obama leads in every legitimate and legal way, but I still keep hearing the cry-babies wailing that this election was "stolen". Sorry folks, but not all of us think HRC is entitled to the presidency simply because she says so.

Your candidate has the blood of Iraq on her hands and has yet to apologize for it. So whine all you want about how unfair this is and how you'll sit home and pout on election day, or worse, vote to give Bush a 3rd term. The adults in the party will continue to support Sen. Obama, with or without you.

matt from albany   May 12th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

I think the Rev Wright controversy has run its course, while we have yet to truly hold John McCain to the political fire this election season.

The better question is… “What will hurt more, Republican Rep. Bob Barr entering the election as a third party or Obama’s difficulty winning over people who are not ready to vote for a black person?”

personally, I think Gov Rendell of Pennsylvania should be impeached for saying people are not ready to stop being racist.

matt from albany NY

Former Republican, Former HRC voter…. Current Dem/Independent, Current Obama supporter.

Dennis   May 12th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

Well, I'm was finally happy with the SNL show this past Saturday. They finally got it right.

PA for Obama   May 12th, 2008 3:39 pm ET

More people have voted for Barack Obama than Hillary Clinton. Hillary knew the votes of Florida and Michigan weren't going to count because of the rules imposed on those 2 states by the DNC and she even signed on to the punitive action against them. Obama leads in every legitimate and legal way, but I still keep hearing the cry-babies wailing that this election was "stolen". Sorry folks, but not all of us think HRC is entitled to the presidency simply because she says so.

Your candidate has the blood of Iraq on her hands and has yet to apologize for it. So whine all you want about how unfair this is and how you'll sit home and pout on election day, or worse, vote to give Bush a 3rd term. The adults in the party will continue to support Sen. Obama, with or without you.

PSmith   May 12th, 2008 3:40 pm ET

To All Obamamaniacs!

YOU ARE ALL ARROGANT FOOLS LIKE HIM!

I would rather vote for Bush again for the third term than to vote for an anti-white, anti-goverment LIAR……

Watch he will destroy this country like all the Black leaders have done to their own country…

FOOLS!

Jeremy   May 12th, 2008 3:42 pm ET

All this bickering in the Democratic Party is killing us. I'm not pointing fingers because both sides are doing it (some Obama supporters calling Clinton supporters racist and some Clinton supporters saying Obama's camp isn't playing nice). But the facts are simple:
1. We have over 100,000 troops that NEED to come home.
2. We have millions of citizens who NEED healthcare.
3. We have an entire country struggling under the boot of the oil industry and big business.

For either Obama's or Clinton's supporters to say they'll vote McCain if their candidate doesn't win, is not only hurting the party but the entire country. And for what?!? All to satisfy their ego and be able to say later "See, I told you your candidate couldn't win." If you really feel McCain is better for the country, then by all means, vote for him. But try to put the egos and emotions aside and don't vote against your own values just out of spite.

Elisabeth   May 12th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Obama is for "change" all right. After he is done with all his changes, hard-working American families are left with only "change" in your pocket. Vote for Clinton.

AZM   May 12th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Michael…

You got it…. Right ON!

NoBAMA NO WAY… not in Florida… you didn't care about us… and now WE DON"T WANT YOU!

Marshall   May 12th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Moving forward. Now we need to heal the divide in the party.

Ray   May 12th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Anyone claiming they won't vote for anyone but hillary is stupid because they're willing to put their candidate before their party. that's almost like a cult…

and all the "hard working, uneducated whites" should be upset at how hillary is taking advantage of your prejudices (sp). She's a user… and any of her supporters who aren't able to think for themselves have been eating the bull-s she's been f