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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Proudly Independent   May 12th, 2008 4:34 pm ET

As an independent voler, it is sad to see the back and forth between Obama and Clinton supporters. Both camps have been wrong. I have read many of the post from both sides and both sides have been nasty. The competition has been fierce. Only one side can win. If your candidate did not win then be gracious in defeat.

Go President Obama!   May 12th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

Very glad to see Obama is using his time so wisely.

Sorry guys, but the West Virginia and Kentucky primaries are totally irrelevant – those states are going red in the fall anyway no matter who is the Democratic nominee.

West Virginia only has five electoral votes in the general. BFD.

Democrat for Hillary   May 12th, 2008 4:32 pm ET

I think the Obama crew still don'y underrstand us, Hillary supporters. Out convictions have NOTHING to do WIth OBAMA's supporters, and thei rmean spirited ways. WE don't want a junior senator in his first term, who can only talk a good talk running the most powerful nation in the world (Notice RACE wasn't a factor). McCain is Most centrist then most Republican and has several good ideas and at the experience to back up his presidential campaign. That's what this is about. period.

bigben   May 12th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

When Hillary finally drops out what he going do? He copied her on almost everything. Obama is like the story emperor with no clothes. weak

Marshall   May 12th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

People should treat each other like they want to be treated. I am guilty, Hiilary is guilty, Barak is guilty, everyone reading this is guilty.

You only have yourself to blame if you vote for McCain and things stay the same or get worse. At what time do you you change jobs because it costs more to get to work then you make? That is what we have to look forward if we keep the status quo.

Fort Lauderdale, FL   May 12th, 2008 4:31 pm ET

Obama has a lot of nerve coming to Florida. He lost the primary to HIllary Clinton and cried about it. He refused to allow our votes to be counted (since he lost the first time) and he also blocked a re-vote. His supporters among our Congressional delegation also blocked a re-vote and did nothing to see that our primary votes counted.

Obama is the nominee because Florida's and Michigan's voters were disenfranchised. No one in Florida, Democrat or Republican should vote for Barack Obama. He allowed the Democratic process to be subverted in a Democracy. Vote for John McCain or sit home if you have to.

Debbie,NJ   May 12th, 2008 4:30 pm ET

"Obama is backed by every democrat who was rejected by the American voters". Do you mean our public officials who are in office? Somebody voted for them, they're in office. THey may not be our President but they are leaders in this country and somebody voted them in. Why does Hillary care about FL and MI now? She said you didn't matter when she was in the lead. Hate makes you think illogically doesn't it. There is no way Hillary can win without Obama's supporters. Hillary's supporters willl vote for whoever wins the nomination. Their other choice is McCain who will cause them to lose more jobs, more homes, inability to go to school, higher gas prices, higher food costs, no hope for health insurance, send their loved ones to war, and privatize their social security benefits. Now why would they hurt themselves or their families. And remember as long as he has most delegates, most states won, and popular vote, the DNC can't steal the nomination and give it to Hillary. Hillary's supporters can say anything they want. Numbers don't lie and polls don't win an election.

popular   May 12th, 2008 4:29 pm ET

I've never followed the crowd as they sold themselves out just to be part of the in "cool" crowd.

I've always looked deeper for the substance of the person.

Hillary Clinton at 60 is plenty cool for me. And all of the best people know it.

Texas Loves You Obama   May 12th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

I am so proud of you Obama. Thanks for the superdelegates for keeping it real and moving on with this election. To you Hillary fans you will need to get it together and unite now. Hillary is still a politician and she will still encourage you to vote for Obama. If you are really a fan of hers and want to turn this country around you need to vote for Obama.

Lets keep it real. 90 percent of you would not have voted for Hilliary if Bill wasnt president. Bill is not running for president she is. Obama has ran this race fair and square.

Go Obama

Terrence (Winston Salem,NC)   May 12th, 2008 4:28 pm ET

ABG – What about the voters = popular vote (yes, even with FL & MI if you want to argue those)? Do they not reflect what the nation has chosen for the Democratic candidate?

How do we keep saying that he's the weaker candidate when he has more votes nationwide?

Please explain. You guys sound like Bush in 2000 even after Gore had more votes.

Obama is winning in every category even with FL & MI. How is he STILL not the choice for the Democratic party. The people voted for him.

Lisa   May 12th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

Hillary deserves no respect and neither do those who support her. Everyone needs to be respected for who they support. People want to play the blame game now and its silly. Those of you who don't support Obama dont even have a good reason. If you can support someone with no integrity, have told so many lies and is so deceitful then I wouldn't want your vote. He might not win the general as you all say, but neither will she and that will make me happy!!!!

robb   May 12th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

I see a lot of good comments on this blog which I enjoy reading to further enrich my perspective. But honestly, there are a lot of comments which are ill-conceived, pointless, hateful, and serve no constructive purpose.

And if anyone wants to vote for McCain, go for it. Four more years of Republican rule is fine with me.

followers   May 12th, 2008 4:27 pm ET

The Obama people have turned over their free will and their ability to reason to their supreme leader Obama.

They love and idolize and worhip and pay homage to the great Obama.

Turns me off.

jp   May 12th, 2008 4:26 pm ET

obama will win over 324 electoral votes this november to make him president. without a doubt. if not a landslide!!!!

Hill will   May 12th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

The Obama people are starting to realize that WRITING Hillary Clinton in in Nov is a viable option. Anyone can exercise that option.
It is a real threat to an Obama win.

So now they are starting to call for unity?

Why should I unite with democrats who have shown themselves to be vitriolic, divisive, vulgar and evil?

That goes against the very premise of voting democratic.

Write in Hill for a Nov Win

Mike in Calgary   May 12th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

Keep your eye on the Prize. Keep your eye on the ball. Glad to see in Barack that at least one nominee is focused and working to bring about CHANGE!

Mike

Todd   May 12th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

HILLARY as an Independent!!!! Lets do it to it HILLARY!!!! If the democrats don't want you, we do – let the best black man, white woman, or white man, WIN!!!!

Lilarose in Oregon   May 12th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

What it really all adds up to is this nomination will be appointed by a handful of Americans called "super delegates."

Anything the voters have to say ain't worth crap!

I re-registered as an Independent TODAY!

I will be writing in Hillary's name on the November ballot.

Dian Mo   May 12th, 2008 4:24 pm ET

Obama is Insulting other Americans who is still will to say how should be the candidate for Democratic Party.

BAKERSFIELD   May 12th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

Earlier, Robert Malley – an unpaid Middle East policy adviser to the Obama campaign – resigned after hearing the Times of London was planning to report on his meetings with Hamas in his role as head of the International Crisis Group. Obama himself has said that he would not meet with the Palestinian group.

obama nation   May 12th, 2008 4:23 pm ET

But ofcourse, its obamas fault MI and FL moved up their primaries. Its his fault that he abided by the DNC rules and he has done all this time and removed his name from the MI primary. Ofcourse its his fault that some of his fault that some of his fans post the way they do here on this blog.

Sorry that he's trying to bring the party together by reaching out to these voters. Hillary supporters open your eyes and get rid of the hate that she had put in you, first you blame him for MI breaking DNC rules than you blame him for trying to bring the party together and lastly u blame him for not counting the MI delegates. Why should he allow it? His name wasn't even on the ballot.

You say he can't win in GE than how is he winning in every major metric category out there. If only blacks were voting for him than how is he leading in popular vote?

Open your eyes and unit behind the person who has run the fairest and best managed campaign out there.

styleemusic   May 12th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I co-sign with lb, florida and michigan broke the rules while the other states stayed on track so get over it, lets all get together because their is a bigger task at hand and that making sure W does not get a third term.

Maurice-canadian thought.   May 12th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

I have noticed that supporters of the Clinton campaign keep hounding the Obama camp for the Florida and Michigan state of affairs. They both knew what the DNC said to these states about early voting; yet, they went ahead. Now, there is whining and complaining by the Hillary camp. Is the DNC the tail or the head of the current process?. Why wasn't there sound objections prior, to the position of the DNC?
I suspect that the Clintons are learned lawyers; so why the grumbling?
Changing rules as the game goes on is like a shell game.

The childish " I will not vote if he wins ", does not wash, period. By the same token, Hillary needs the support of all who supported Edwards, Richardson , Obama etc, if she wins. Grow up!. If this is the approach to getting away from another four years of being Bushwacked, then continue down this arrogant path, democrats.

Another observation; Hillary's campaign finances. She claims the support of so many voters, yet, her campaign finances is suffering. Lending her campaign, on two occasions, a total of $11.4 million, is an ominous sign, of fiscal mis-management, as well as an unwillingness of her supporters to put their money when they endorse her.

Lastly, someone commented about Obama asking Hillary in the future, about running as VP. Well, this was never an issue contemplated by Obama. As a matter of fact, it was Hillary in her arrogance who entertained the idea of a joint ticket, but she would be the presidential candidate. Obama's response to that deliberate attempt to put him in his place, was, " I am not running for VP".

The following is from a Hillary supporter-Hill Will:

"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."

THAT IS VITRIOL; why continue what yoiu accuse others of doing.?

Christine   May 12th, 2008 4:22 pm ET

What Obama supporters don't understand is that many Senator Clinton supporters feel she was cheated from the early parts of this campaign.

It was Michelle Obama who first brought up race. It was Iowa when they didn't think they would win the caucus. She said, 'There ain't no black people here." People are naive to think Clinton supporters will just fall in line and vote Obama. And while there may be GOP voters posting in disguise to say they will vote McCain over Obama, don't bet the bank that they all are.

Many voters (approx. 16 million) identify with Hillary. Women and brave, smart men—of all ethnicities and any age—who get that it’s in their self-interest to elect her. She’s better qualified. Yes, 35 years. Would you tell Eleanor Roosevelt that be experience as First Lady meant nothing?

Senator Clinton is a high-profile candidate with an enormous grasp of foreign- and domestic-policy nuance, dedication to detail, ability to absorb staggering insult and personal pain while retaining dignity, resolve, even humor, and keep on keeping on. Also, yes, let’s hear it for her connections and funding and party-building background, too. Obama was awfully glad about those when she raised dough and campaigned for him to get to the Senate in the first place.

Susan MO   May 12th, 2008 4:21 pm ET

All the losers from Hillary team will now join up with McLame team.

Losers attracted to Losers.

You backed a losing Team in the Primaries and you will back a losing team in the General Election.

And the pain continues….Cry now…..Cry in November

OBAMA 08

Terri   May 12th, 2008 4:19 pm ET

Go Obama :)

To get to know you is to love you and what you stand for

Teresa of Newport Bch   May 12th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

We'll, I see there are some West Virginians that don't agree with Hillary Clintons Gas Tax Proposal. I also read in the L.A. Times that some West Virginians didn't like the statement "uneducated, hard working american, white americans" either. That statement about uneducated white americans, and hard working white americans was a bold, racist statement to make since she had left out AA, Latin Americans, Asia Americans, Native Americans. She really is say that those votes don't count. That's is a slap in the face since Florida is AA, Lations, Asia, Native American as well as Michigan.

She saying that the intelligent folks in theses state votes don't count because we're not uneducated. Well, Hillary we need to cook you somehting to eat too. Even the uneducated knows difference between a racist statement and the truth too.

Rus in St. Paul, MN   May 12th, 2008 4:18 pm ET

The shift to the general election will be known tomorrow night based on the voter turnout. If the turnout is small, then it's a sign that people are done with the primary and consider it over and then move on. If there is a large voter turnout, I wouldn't be surprised if Obama spends more time in Kentucky and Oregon next week than he otherwise would.

Megan   May 12th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Another thing. For those of you who continue crying about the Michigan and Florida votes- who gives a crap. They broke the rules, they pay the penalty. The only reason Clinton won those, or at least Michigan since I, in all fairness have not investigated Florida, is because Obama and other big candidated RETRACTED their names from the ballot since they were breaking the rules. Who else are they gonna vote for, a no name??

Ilona Proud Canadian   May 12th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Robert in Toronto,

From one Canadian to another. I agree with you 100%.

To all of those Clinton supporters, who keep spouting that they will vote McCain if their candidate loses, please, take your votes and just go away! To other interested parties, Barack is going to get a huge boost from, guess where?……..The Evangelicals will be coming out big time for Barack.

By the way, do you folks realize that Barack is doing almost no campaigning in West Virginia? Do you know why? Could it be that he wants Hillary to win really big in this state (and the same will apply to the remaining states) so that she will be able to stand in the limelight, even if it is just for a little while? But even with this, she has no chance. If Hillary should steal this nomination from Barack, I predict a revolt in the good old USA!

Ben   May 12th, 2008 4:17 pm ET

Marie in California had a little lamb and doesn't know a clue of whats going on!

Mike   May 12th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

So he's the nominee already I guess?

Arrogance at it's best!

Go Clinton/McCain!!!!!!!!

Kel in Auburn, AL   May 12th, 2008 4:16 pm ET

That's a smart move. Hillary is still focusing on the primary states. America knows she's lost. Obama is politely and quietly moving on.

B / NY   May 12th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

Can anyone PLEASE just tell us five things that Senator Obama has done for either his state or our country?

Two things?

Thought so… Big mistake people…

Ohio ex-Democrat   May 12th, 2008 4:15 pm ET

I don't blam Obama for the disenfranchisement of Florida and Michigan. After all it was not his fault those states broke the rules. However there's no way he's going going to win either. People in those states are bitter and rightfully so. The DNC has successfully silenced those people. How do they expect to garner Democratic support in November when you shut them out in the primary? If we've learned anything from 2000 and 2004 it would be don't fumble Florida. It's too late.

PB in KY   May 12th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

It is implausible that so many can support a candidate who outright lies and attributes it to sleep deprivation. I cerntainly do not want Hillary answering the phone at 3am. Give it up with Floriday and Michigan. They broke the rules. If you don't like it, change the rules for the next primary. I do not want a president who can change laws and apply them retroactively but Hillary has certainly proven she is capable of doing anything that advances her agenda.

fred   May 12th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

We wll NEVER SUPPORT or vote for Obama!! I wouldn't even vote for Obama if Hillary was on the ticket with him!! He is so evil…just like Osama!! Causes hate where ever he goes!!

He will lose by a landslide to McCain!!

Go Hillary!!

Divide and conquer Democrats…the DNC has failed us big time!!

Caryn from Louisville, KY   May 12th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

Obama's work is all for nought—-Hillary is going to run as an Independent and hand the election over to McCain. She's got a ton of money that she can't use in the primaries but can use in the general election. The Obamarites will rue the day they bad mouthed her.

LO   May 12th, 2008 4:13 pm ET

I'm a registered republican who will be voting for Obama in the fall. I'll be honest if Hillary would have got the nomination I wouldn't have even considered for a second voting democrat in the November. McCain lost his credibility as a "centrist" around February when he was trying to paint himself as the conservative candidate.
The independent block of voters who will decide this race will not even consider voting for McCain in the fall when the general election really kicks off and Obama brands him as the pandering hypocrite that he really is. Folks its not even gonna be close. Obama's gonna win about 60-40.

John Smith   May 12th, 2008 4:12 pm ET

For those who are still screening for Hillary,

Have you already forgotten:

1. The Clinton impeachment?
2. The Clinton scandals that cost the democrats years to regain their footings, thanks to Bush?
3. The dirty "baggage that Hillary brings with her?
4. How over 50% of people in this nation really "hate" Hillary as a person? This is personal for some people.
5. How much the Republicans want to get back at the Clintons.

Let us face it, had it not been to the negative high ratings of Bush, and the large crowd brought in by Obama, the democrats would have had no chance against the Republicans because of the Clinton years.

Just look back: Iowa placed Hillary in the Third place!!!! Wake up people.

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 12th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

The fat lady has just released her Greatest Hits Box Set, and she'll be touring with Celine Dion! :)

spencer   May 12th, 2008 4:11 pm ET

Obama drop out. You have no real plan and are a copycat and the Black are voting race. Clinton hit the nail on the head. But is getting criticized and you are doing much worse things than she is. With 90% of the black vote sounds like race voting to me.. Shame on you……..

Nick   May 12th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

I can't believe how dumb some Clinton supporters are. I figure Obama will pick up the intelligent ones but the ignorant ones will either not vote or write in Clinton or even not vote. Its a shame that the democrats have such sore losers.

Get rid of your notion that Obama is not electable. Hilla-cackle is?

Get rid of your idea that she is ready on day one. Oh-noez…. sniper fire!

What a laughable candidate and what sheep that support her.

Mike from Westchester   May 12th, 2008 4:09 pm ET

If Democrats unite behind our candidate, we will win in the fall. If they do not, we will not. It's that simple.

Do not be swayed by those urging a write in campaign. Obviously those people want McCain to win. They are not Democrats. Most likely, they are unethical Limbaugh Operation Chaos operatives.

Please follow Hillary Clinton's lead when she throws her full support behind Senator Obama.

Beth in PA   May 12th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Wow. Why go to FL and MI now? I'd wait till after the convention.

Will these campaign events be open to the general public?
I'm thinking Obama will face some tough questions from the disenfranchised.

I'm sad that he didn't okay Rendell and Crozine's offer to fundraise for re-votes in both states.

Even if he didn't win, he'd still be the nominee. And he'll need happy voters in both states come November.

face it   May 12th, 2008 4:08 pm ET

Anyone in politics knows this much:

Obama was running just for visibility and to let voters come to know him. He would then have been the VP choice for Hillary.

But Obama tried to fast track himself and got greedy and went for the gold ring.

He did not care if this hopelessly fractured the democratic party and did not care if that mean't a loss in Nov.

So blame selfish Obama.

Megan   May 12th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

It is HILL-arious that people keep saying Obama is the one playing dirty politics when Clinton has been relying on fear and prejudice to support her cause that she is the more 'electable' candidate. Why is she more 'electable'? Is it simply because she believes the American people are all only uneducated, racist, backwoods country folk and white candidate is less frightening? What about the other huge percentage that do happen to be educated? Why would she not attempt to make that her supposed base?
All I have heard from Obama is the need for change, and for the country to unite. I haven't heard him saying that he is simply more electable but not citing why. Shes playing off of Americas fears stemming from a past about 50 years old.

SHIRLEY-OHIO   May 12th, 2008 4:07 pm ET

Focus on the bigger things.

Mike in Columbus   May 12th, 2008 4:05 pm ET

The majority of Clinton supporters will support Obama in November…

Some will not, but I think most realize the stakes, and put that above sour grapes and petty jealousy.

However, most of the folks who keep repeating they won't support Obama on this blog will probably stick to their word.
They can congratulate themselves if Obama loses, and smirk for a bit. They can also pat themselves on the back when the
US troop casualty count comes in each month, and feel proud they help perpetuate that. They can smile to themselves as
the dollar continues to weaken and friends and family can't find blue collar jobs in America, and know they had a hand
it that too. As more conservative judges are appointed to the supreme court, they can laugh to themselves and say "yeah,
but we sure taught the DNC a leason, didn't we?"

So be proud Obama haters, you are the true Americans aren't you?

Chris   May 12th, 2008 4:04 pm ET

Bottom line is if Florida and Michigan were counted Obama would not be in the lead, and you know what, we will need both come this fall!

Truth Reigns   May 12th, 2008 4:03 pm ET

Dems, You've got to remember the strategy of the true opposing candidate. If you haven't paid any attention to the reverse psychology used by the far right Republicans (no offense to the Reasonable Republicans), listen up. 1)The RP wrapped up its nomination early on when Romney and Huckabee were convinced that there was no possibility of a comeback. 2)The far right RP then crossed-over, in states that would allow them, and voted for the DP weaker candidate. This began with the TX/OH primaries, remember? 3)When they saw that Obama was still winning because of his ability to bridge ALL-Americans together, they tried to reverse their reverse psychology to say Obama would be the candidate they would love to challenge in the PE. Now, think about this? Why would Rush ask Republicans to vote for Hillary in Indiana, then turn around and say McCain has a better chance of beating Barack? Don't be fooled and don't be discouraged by the number of McCain supporters stirring up conflict within the DP. Remember, they are trying to get you to believe that they are avid Hillary supporters that won't vote for Barack in hopes that you will choose Hillary in order to secure a Democratic President.
Obama and Hillary have more similiar views than Hillary and McCain. What sense does it make to vote for McCain if you believe in Hillary's views? None. So think, and let's wrap this thing up!

Scott ATL   May 12th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

If someone uses the word "Vitriolic" or "vitriol" in their comment, they are Republicans taking part is operation "Kaos" through Sean Hannity.

Len   May 12th, 2008 4:01 pm ET

Just say 'NO' to the elitist far-left liberal rookie.

The office of the US President isn't an internship.

Vote for experience. Vote for America

Vote McCain 08

Obama 4 Life   May 12th, 2008 4:00 pm ET

I can't wait until Obama visits F.L.A…. There is plenty of support for his campain in the Tampa area. It is time we look toward the future and support one of the most impressive candidates since JFK… He has proven he has the ability to manage this country. He has inspired a entire generation of voters and will write history as being the first African American president… peace

OBAMA 08…. YES WE CAN….

shelly in IL   May 12th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

He is going to sort out the (delagate) problem with the DNC since Hillary didn't want to agree with the previous solution they came up with.

sage bill   May 12th, 2008 3:59 pm ET

A fool trying to kiss a– in states that he so brazenly ignored up to now. If Hillary is not at the top of the ticket, Florida and Michigan should turn in droves to McCain, along with PA, OH, CA, TX and all of the other battleground states that she won. Say NO to Obama, his empty words and the politics of Anti-Americanism!!

Hillary '08

Jim, American in Paris   May 12th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Democrats cannot let Obama become the nominee or they'll have to wait another 4 to 8 years after McCain wins.
This could be the most dangerous choice for the country as well to put an novice senator who is surrounded by a lot of strange people in the White House.

The superdelegates have to support Hillary to save their chances of winning in November and to put a real leader who is clean and intelligent in the White House!

Marie in California   May 12th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Give it up, Obama! You will never be president, no matter how many states and people you try to kiss up to! Simply put…..you are not qualified for the job.

McCainocrat in waiting……

marie   May 12th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

I'm a Florida voter who will be switching my party affiliation if Obama is the nominee.

Big mistake democrats, and specifically Obama. At least Hillary had the good sense to thank the people who showed up to vote for her…

Forget me in February, now forget me in November.

California Voter   May 12th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

And he is wearing his American flag pin now — with its 57 states represented no doubt!

P.S. Whether you are a democrat or a republican or independent you can still be a patriot., Robert.

GO HILLARY 08 or McCain

Lee WV   May 12th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Any of you disgruntled Clinton supporters that say they will vote for McCain or not at all should get an address to send sympathy cards to the famalies of all of the soldiers that are killed after you vote!!!

Mike   May 12th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Mark my words… If Obama is the nominee… McCain will be president!!!

I have never voted for a Republican… that will change if Obama is the nominee… I do not want another unexperienced president especially with an ongoing war and a bad economy !!!

independant chris   May 12th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

guess what, obama doesn't need WV and KY, or FL and MI for that matter. if all consistently blue states go to him and all consistently red states go to mccain, then obama needs only TWO swing states…like two states neighboring IL or two southern states. piece of cake. cakewalk. it's a lock.

Mike in PA   May 12th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

You Clinton supporters with bruised egos need to get your acts together. Stop acting like children and do what is right. We need our party unified so we don't end up with McCain. So what if some Obama supporters were mean, they don't reflect who Obama is and how much good he can do for the country. Honestly, take a second and think about what you are considering: voting for a republican because you want to "get even." I think the reason the voting age is 18 is because you are supposed to act like an adult when deciding who to vote for instead of acting like a 4 year old.

Jeanne   May 12th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

I realize he's got to shift gears but he's making a mistake in not campaigning in the remaining states vigorously. This will fuel the "elitist" argument and contradict his statement that all 50 states matter.

Robert in Toronto,ON   May 12th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Yknow what? Any of your bitter Clinton supporters just take your sorry self and get out of the Democratic party if you're so bitter! You are absolutely the WORST kind of supporters – you're just as thick headed as your candidate. You would rather see the your party go down to defeat in the fall than stand up and realize that changes are necessary to be made. Voting for McCain (or not voting Democrat) is agreeing to 4 more years of the same kind of politics that got you into this mess! And you talk about Obama and his supporters ego???? Take a look in the mirror. You chose YOURSELF over the betterment of the country. Now who's unpatriotic? I thought so.

jay nyc   May 12th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Stop wining about Florida and Michigan: BARACK Obama did not BREAK the rules. I am so sick and tired of the people who say – like little babies…."I'm not voting for Barack, I'd rather vote for McCain…blah…blah..blah". ALL pundits have agreed that both Barack and Hillary have a similar political platform. So the question remains….why would you vote for McCain if his platform is the complete opposite of both democratics candidates?. Do me a favor….send me an email or your phone number so I can call you after Barack wins in November and childishly say "I TOLD YOU SO"….get over yourselves…this election is not about your democratic candidate…its about getting the democratic nominee elected…be it a male or female…or believe it or not…Black or White…America is changing folks so do us all a favor….GET WITH THE PROGRAM or stay out of the way! OBAMA/DEMOCRATS 2008

Allen deLuca - Florida   May 12th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Obama could never be a successful president because he and his followers have stirred up so much division and hatred within your own party and the country as a whole; and also because Hillary and McCain will dog him every moment he would be in Washington. This is not to even mention the Congress who, he said, have done everything wrong. What are you Obama people thinking, anyway?

Linda   May 12th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

That 's right Florida & Michigan broke the rules and Hillary want's to use that to her advantage. Sorry Hillary it's not going to work. Face the fact you need to drop out and support the Democratic Party.
Save your money for your family. Go Obama! Go!

Kim   May 12th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Luckily this joker can't win a General Election.

HILLARY…GO INDEPENDENT AND WIN!!

TELL THE DNC AND DEAN WHO HAVE TREATED YOU SO POORLY WHERE TO STICK IT!!!!

BARR, MCCAIN, AND OBAMA CAN SPLIT THEIR VOTES BETWEEN THE SEXISTS AND RACISTS THAT SUPPORT THEM!

HILLARY TO THE WHITE HOUSE BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ivar   May 12th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

While you are going great,,,,PLEASE FOR HEAVENS SAKE DONT LET YOUR GUARDS DOWN……HILLARY IS CAPABLE OF DOING ANY MONSTROUS THING TO MAKE SURE YOU LOOSE

Chuck   May 12th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

You people really think BHO fought a fair unbiased race? Please! In MI he campaigned to have his people vote uncommited. He ran TV ads in FL the week before voting happened. How can anyone say he was following the rules? He is as low as the low politicians go. His leftist government would not benefit America nor Americans. He can not win the WH without support from middle America and as far as I can see he has lost those folks.

I would love to see his campaign stops in MI and FL be open to everyone and see how many boos/jeers he gets. Obviously they will weed out the Hillary and McCain supporters from his stops. Too bad, I would like to see more reality than more BHO crap.

Silverxl1   May 12th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

How can HRC beat Mc Cain in the fall if she can't defeat Obama now? If Obama is able to overcome such a powerful political machine named Billary Clinton he is very likey to defeat Mc Cain in the fall. Come on guys, common sense. You guys should stop underestimating Obama as your leader Hillary did before you…

Obama Supporter, but anybody but McCain 08!   May 12th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

These comments are really bugging me out. The media gives a fair share of coverage (both negative and positive) to both the candidates. When your candidate is down you blame the media or the supporters of the other candidate (both Barack and Hilliary supporters).

I cannot believe that I am reading these comments from an electorate that is supposed to be intelligent, open-minded and fair. I come from a third world country (yes, I am an immigrant – legal). I have always admired the election process here, This is the first time that I have really closely watched the race and I find it fascinating except for the comments on this blog.

You all have to get it together. I like Obama a lot. That is my prerogative but my loyalties to the Democratic Party are real and whoever the nominee is, I will support them. In the end, there are very minor differences between the two candidates. They have acknowledged that fact themselves. People, look at the facts! Stop the stupid name calling.

White male for Obama   May 12th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Why is Bill and Hillary want to go back in the White House so badly that they won't believe the train has gone?.

They will fight to change to rule as much as they want but it will not happen.

Billary want the White house so badly they won't tell us what is at stake. In my eye everyone have the right to the white house, but in Billary's eyes they felt it belong to them.

Bill faught hard to secure the nominee for his wife, but failed. Maybe God knows why, it is time for them to let go.

Obama most go ahead with his campaign for the general election, no more debates with Hillary . It time wasted God Bless America and Obama nation..

Whiskey   May 12th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

“Why do Clinton supporters feel so ENTITLED?”

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 feeding you guys for a while now. shame on her…….

Obama 08

Marshall   May 12th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

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

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!

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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……

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

Yeah! He's the best.

Go Obama, Go Obama—beat McCain.

Obama 08

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.

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.

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!!!

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!

Brian   May 12th, 2008 3:30 pm ET

Go Obama!

MC   May 12th, 2008 3:29 pm ET

Hillary needs to go Independent !!!

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.

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.

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..

AC   May 12th, 2008 3:28 pm ET

Barr/Paul ( maybe) 2008
Finally a choice!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

That is kinda funny, though….

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.

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

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.

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.

Bobo   May 12th, 2008 3:23 pm ET

Turnin' that page! Good call.

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

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.

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…

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!

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

clinton dynsaty lies and pandering is over

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 3:20 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.

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.

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.

Mitchell   May 12th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

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

Dylan   May 12th, 2008 3:18 pm ET

Smart campaigning!

Hail to the Chief!

Obama 08

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

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."

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!

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

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.

jaz588   May 12th, 2008 3:16 pm ET

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

It is not over until it is over!

Clinton 08!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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!

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…

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!!

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!!

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.

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!!

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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!

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

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!!!

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!!

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

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

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.

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

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.

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?

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.

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!

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!

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?

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!!!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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!

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!!!

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

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.

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?

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

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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

pack your bags…

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.

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.

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.

Paul   May 12th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

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

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Maria   May 12th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

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

President Barak 08

NickNas   May 12th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

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

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!

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…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

honestly   May 12th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

that looks like a man that means you harm.

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

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.

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

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!!!

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

let's get the ball rolling

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.

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.

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!

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.

Sue   May 12th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

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

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.

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.

Cammi317   May 12th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Lead on, Mr. President.

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