thank you.
now,…who else?

obama

Thank you!

how dare you guys make this a "breaking news" story!

More will follow suit. The floodgate is about to crack!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Welcome and THANK YOU - All ABOARD!

What about the MI and FL voter's who didn't vote because they were told they vote wouldn't count. THAT"S DISENFRANCHISEMENT AS WELL Right?

Down by 20 with 30 seconds to go! Hillary should never quit. She knows the outcome. No coach tells her team to give up no matter the odds. Finish the game.

The latest in a series of reasons that we need to move past this and focus on the general election. Why would Hillary stay in when she is now only hurting the party?

Thank you, Congressman and Senate candidate Tom Allen!

Fox News and MSNBC have had Obama ahead all freaking weekend. Where've you been CNN? So then does CNN really stand for Clinton News Network?

How can Hillary be the stronger candidate for the general when she can't even beat Obama in the primary?

It's Darwinian people. Stop falling for Clinton's pandering.

well said!hopefully hillary and her supporters will give this up and unify,behind president obama.

HRC has been redfined: Hopelessly Rejected Candidate.

This is what's wrong with the democrat party this election cycle: they truly believe these two candidates are supremely qualified. The truth is neither of them is fit to be President of the US. Neither has any executive experience, and Obama has nothing in his resume of value. How did the democrat party end up with these two when they earlier had their choice between proven statesmen? The democrat party has made its own destruction very real.

Well, I just hope this thing comes to a close soon. We have yet to vote in South Dakota, but as we watch the show, it seems to get more painful. I am pretty sure South Dakota will break for Obama. We might have gone for Hillary, but she kindof shot herself in the foot when she went so negative.

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

GoBama!

The writing on the wall is there for anyone to see.*

*anyone but illiterate West Virginians, that is.

good. the handwriting is on the wall for those who choose to read it. let's see who follows this lead

Hillary needs to run as an Independent. Lets flood the Ticker just like the freaks who tried to flood the Ticker with that stupid Paul crap!

Hillary 2008 Independent!

…and she's still yapping about leading in the "popular vote" minus caucus states? Why doesn't Hillary SHUT UP AND GO AWAY?

Good news for Obama…congratulations!

BTW CNN can you put the link to the political ticker back under hot topics! Thanks.

What does it mean when your long-time friends publicly support your competitor? It only means that the Clintons have lost control over their followers for good. It took a junior senator to give them the guts to turn away. I love America.

Tom Allen is running for higher office this year.

This proves that Obama at the top of the ticket is better for downballot Democratic candidates.

They understand Obama's ability to bring about record turnouts of young, black and new voters who otherwise would stay at home on election day.

This is why more Senators have endorsed Obama than Clinton.

Ok… can we say now that it's over or are you Billary followers still looking for hope????

Obama '08

Hilary is a sore looser, she is also tooo arrogant, she thinks despite Obama's lead in the numbers that the democrates are suppose to ignore all of this and hand her over the nomination, and this is the kind of person people want to elect for president…um..um..um..GO OBAMA!

did this supposedly happen already on Friday or Saturday? That is, according to the CNN Political Ticker…

Let the people continue to vote!!! The superdelegates are very unprofessional.

The race is almost over once they count those votes in Florida and Michigan, Kentucky and West Virginia, Oregon and South Dakota as well as Montana and Puerto Rico.

Look, us Clinton supporters are just a little brighter than Obama's delegates. Plus were mad that the big Democrats turned their backs on the Clinton's so early in the primary. We know that the Cinton's saved the democratic party in the 90s. Obama is no JFK-JFK was Catholic. Who exactly is Obama. He came out of no where and that is a little strange. How well do we know Obama's wife and friends. So he can talk, well so can Charles Manson. Catch my drift, Clinton supporters not sore loser's were just not quite so desperate for change to elect the mystery man. Nothing will ever make me vote Obama. Especially if Hillary asked us to.

Way to go Allen, now just call Hillary and make sure she gets the message, because she is still doing damage to the Dem. party, the racist comments she made on the weekend regarding white voters were pathetic and she needs to get out now !

Hahahahaha

It's only going to get better from here!

Hillary is the only woman in the history of our country that is TRULY capable of being President (more than capable actually), and here comes another MAN who snatches it away from her because he happens to be black. Its a sad sad day for women everywhere and most of them don't even realize the negative effect of this defeat. Shame on them! There will be many more black men who come along that are capable of being President….(look at Colin Powell for example), but we may not see another woman in our lifetime who has what it takes. I swear…the thought of what has happened in this election process makes me want to jump off a cliff! Congrats…you just set women back another 50-100 years!

If only GWB's friends had been straightforward with him like this, maybe our country would still be respected around the world like it was before he took office. This is one of the Clinton's friends saying they admire and respect them, but it is over. Hopefully they will listen, so HRC doesn't turn the Dem party into a second "Iraq".

As you can see the superdelegates are flip floppers, this means nothing.

It is about time!!!

this just gets scarier and scarier, what does the Obama camp have on all these people?
Are there that many politicians that dislike this country so much,that they will gladly throw us all under the bus!!!
Clinton and Mccain at realclearpolitics.com have the election NOT OBAMA.
Why does cnn not mention Rev,Mannings take on Obama?

Great, now on to the general election fight.

Obama 08

This is the voice of reason, he happens to know the Clintons well, yet he votes against them! Why do people blame Obama for Clinton's loss? This is not Obamas fault.

If you lose, you lose. Hillary has put up a good fight, but the force isn't with her, the end is inevitable and Hillary will surely lose. I feel bad for her supporters and hope they can accept this loss gracefully. I would feel really bad if Obama lost, so I empathize. However, we cannot let those evil Republicans win lest we sink even lower into despair. If you don't like Barack and won't vote for him, fine, leave quietly, no need to blackmail the party. Barack won without your financial support and votes anyway. So please stop polluting cyberspace with all this Barack bashing, it is so hurtful to read at times. Lets all come up to a higher moral ground and stop infighting.

welcome mr allen, sir

right choice

WHO HAS THE MOMENTOM NOW?

Clinton - What happened to the 100 superdelegate lead?

The DYNASTY is over!

good lets get this three ring circus over with

The Clinton machine is still working only because it thinks it may be able to find an Illegitimate way to win the nomination. Let make sure we bring some moral vallues back to the white house.

who need the superdelegates, and dnc. run as an independent candidate hillary, your loyalist will support you. howard dean, and nancy pelosi are the reason the dnc is divided, not hillary clinton. hillary clinton independent candidate for president!

Good news!

I just read a comment from someone on MSNBC's blog, suggesting Rep. Allen does not understand "hard-working" white people. Is this really the kind of devisive and racist sentiment the Clinton camp has been fueling? If so, as a HARD-WORKING, educated African-American man, how could I ever support the Clinton's again?

Just asking…..

The country's needs outweigh those of Clinton's preparation for the 2012 campaign.

Superdelegates endorsing Hillary are going against the will of American people… They are with Hillary damaging the Party… Let get around Obama for nomination.

Welcome aboard. Mr Obama is truly a great leader and will be an awesome president for this nation.
Go Obama 08 and 12

THIS IS COMICAL.

OBAMA WILL NOT WIN IN NOVEMBER! IT IS NOT POSSIBLE!

THE GOP ARE WAITING AND BIDING THEIR TIME!

THEY WILL PULL OUT ALL THIS DIRT(AND THERE IS PLENTY)!

WE MUST BE THE LAUGHING STOCK AROUND THE WORLD, THAT WE WOULD EVEN LET THIS GUY IN THE RACE TO START WITH!!!

THIS RACE ISN'T OVER UNTIL HILLARY SAYS IT'S OVER!!!!!

WE SUPPORT HILLARY AND TRUST HER!!!!!!!

Yay!! Keep 'em coming guys!

Perfectly timed to bring his name to the headlines since he is running for Senate.

GO OBAMA OO8

WHO CARE WHAT TOM ALLEN THINKS. THE BOTTOM LINE IS THE MEDIA, THE HIGH UPS IN THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY, BARACK OBAMA AND HIS SUPPORTERS ALL SET OUT TO DESTROY HILLARY CLINTON. REMEMBER PAY BACKS HURT. HILLARY CLINTON IS A GREAT AMERICAN WOMAN. SHE HAS FOUGHT MANY BATTLES AND WON. THIS ONE IS NOT OVER YET. ALL I KNOW MANY OF US WILL LEAVE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IF BARACK OBAMA WINS THE NOMINATION.

Come on superdelegates. Let's get Obama in position for the fall. Hillary is a waste of time!!!

Go Obama - Yes We Can!!!

To all Clinton Fans out there, I admire your support to Senator Hillary but YOU and all the United States Citizens know that this is OVER.

Yeahhhhhhhhhh Boyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!

Certainly this should seal it !
I mean, if all superdelegates are leaning towards Obama, it is surely because they believe he is the right person to lead the democratic party in the fall.
For the good of the party, Clinton should drop out as soon as possible to ensure that we'd start preparing for the general election.
Let's unite democrats, we should all get behind our nominnee to avoid another 4 years of disaster.

Write in Hillary in November and show the democrats who is still in control.
We can do it if we stick together….

The Fat Lady has warmed up and now is approaching the stage…..

Someone better put a gag on Terry MaCauliffe. He's doing a great deal of damage to the part at this late stage. Why does he always look like he just pooped his pants?

Yeah! Go Obama! I'm very proud of how he's run his campaign and this is the icing on the cake for a job well done (especially in the face of adversity.) Way to go.
Just what he needs to pull this thing closer to a concession speech for Clinton. I only wish more undecided superdelegates would stand up and give the nod to Obama so Hillary can finally let the Democratic Party call his win and nomination. They need to get a formidable strategy together for the fall now.

Well - it was just a question of when it would happen. Hillary needs to realize that politics as usual isn't working and too many people want to see some meaningful change in Washington in the hopes that some of the issues that we face will get resolved. Sadly, many of us don't think that change will happen if she was to get elected.

wow- impressive- NOT.

Obama- slow to seal any deal, seals it only temporarily…

What a sad day to be a Democrat. I think that I am leaving the party before I am literally pushed out (as Donna Brazile says, "Message to base: Stay home"). Sounds like the Dems are throwing out the base baby with the bath water- good luck "New" Democratic Party.

YAY!!!!

Yes, it is time to move onto the General Election! There is something going on in the Ron Paul camp. They are planning something for today and also for the GOP Convention!!! The Dems need to be in General Election mode so that we are able to take full advantage of it.

Come on Superdelegates, endorse Obama, and get it over with. There is one person who stated that HRC told him she would cut his political legs out from under him 14 years ago, he's still around!!! AND He's endorsing Obama. You can do it, its time to remove the King and Queen of Denial and move on.

S-delgates can change their mind anytime before they actually vote. So 3even though Obama has a majority backing him presently, they can all change their minds over the summer if they wish to. Right now, Obama has had Clinton delegates turncoat and support him. The reverse can easily happen as more people realize how unelectable a freshman senator actually is. It is not racist to support another candidate than Obama. I am not voting for him because of his lack of experience and his politics of personal destruction as to Clinton. His being green would have nothing to do with my vote.

I think that it is time for Hillary Clinton to start considering withdrawl from the Presidental campaign and retain what little dignity she has left. Her continuation can only caused damage to the Democratic party by remaining and enhance McCain's chances of being elected. The fat lady has sung………be gone into history Hillary.

Yes! It's over Clinton!

Now let's see who will be the VP pick. I go for Jim Webb of Virginia.

Smart move. Hillary should stop crying wolf. The BBQ`s over, time to do the dishes and prepare for John McCain and McAbel. It could be true she`s still damaging the party as to run as an independent later. Dems better watch out. This could be the secret plan.

Thank you superdelegates, now on to beating John McBush!

There isn't much left for her but the sad singing.She is bragging about being in striking distance of the popular vote.That depends on who's math you are looking at.One count has her behind 850,000.What she makes up in WV and Ky she will lose back in Montana,Oregon and South Dakota.The Democratic party needs to really be concerned about her arrogance.

It's time for all democrats to unite behind the Obama campaign and get ready for the fight against John McBush.

GREAT! It was only a matter of time. It is now time for the Democratic Party to unit and takedown the Republican political machine in November.

YES WE CAN!

Build a field of dreams, change and hope and change and they will all come. It is invetiable that Obama will be the Democratic nonimee.

WOW, this is a great day for America, even the HILLBOTS should be happy. We now have a true frontrunner.

I wish the HRC people would stop their hateful remarks. It says alot about what type of person you are.

For those of you who still don’t get it, let me try to make this crystal clear. Its not that we don’t “like” Obama – hell, he’s probably a nice guy in some respects. But this is a job interview for the presidency, not American Idol. He has proven himself to be a racist, a hypocrite, and a pathological liar. If he were anyone else, his resume would have been in the can months ago. But - and let’s be honest here - its not who he is, but what he stands for.

Its simple folks – there is absolutely no way he will be president. Millions and millions of democrats, republicans, and independents will see to it this Nov. As painful as it is to say, McCain may be old, but he is far more qualified to lead. This is not about party loyalty, it is about what is best for our country – our future. Mark my words, Obama will not make it to the presidency – we will see to it.

CNN why is it of ALL Major news sources are you not only the LAST to report this but Most have Obamas lead in SDs as high as ELEVEN??? Are you not SUBTRACTING the SDs that LEAVE Hillary to move to Obama?? Also even ABC and FOX showed him taking the lead DAYS ago.

Seriously, Why is your delegate math different that all others? Why should we look to your totals as more accurrate than every other news source? Just asking. Do you know something that everyone else doesn't or are you just WAY behind the Ball here? Honest question here so don't delete it please.

YES! Without the supers, Hillary has nothing. The whole campaign now is about convincing the supers, and she can't do that enough to eclipse Obama. Clinton people: come into the Obama fold to avoid McCain. You're welcome.

OLD NEWS. WE KNEW FROM LAST WEEK - FOX AND MSNBC REPORTED THIS LAST WEEK.
—————————————————————————————HRC: I'm not quitting! I am in this for the long haul because the people deserve a choice - they deserve a president who's ready on DAY 1.
OBAMA: Give it a rest Hillary then continue Swearing Ceremony

Obama / Webb 08

Barack Obama has had an easy ride. He has not been tested by the media.

John McCain, PLEASE get you mop and bucket, for it's time for you to mop the floor up with O'bum bum!

Let's watch as he stumbles and fumbles as the "war hero" crushes him in the debates!

McCain/Clinton!

LOL

AP has been reporting this for two days now. What was the hold up, CNN?

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 MUST GO….HE AND HIS HATE FILLED OBAMANITES!!

HE REMINDS ME OF THE HATE FILLED OSAMA!!

QUIT NOW OBAMA OR LOSE BY A LANDSLIDE IN NOVEMBER!!!

It's time for our party to come together in order to defeat McCain. Clinton is only damaging the Democratic party with her negative and down right racist comments. It seems like now she feels as though the african american vote is no longer important so she is telling voters to vote white. This is not what america needs right now. We need someone who can come in office and represent the american voters as a whole. We dont need someone who wants to appeal to a certain race just to get votes. Clinton, to me seems to be fake and will do anything in her power to get the nomination. Obama is an excellent candidate, and I would feel VERY safe with him representing the United States. Obama is the perfect example of our country. He is a mixture of races and that makes a difference. There is no way possible for him to be a racist. Obama, "Keep doing what you do, those who are against you will ultimately change their minds, unless they like the fact of being at war for another 70 years!"

Thank you to all superdeligates with backbone.

OBAMA… ONCE IN A LIFETIME LEADER!!!!!

John McCain, PLEASE get you mop and bucket, for it's time for you to mop the floor up with O'bum bum!

Let's watch as he stumbles and fumbles as the "war hero" crushes him in the debates!

McCain/Clinton!

LOL

Charlotte…….write in whomever you want….Obama will be our next president!! I am sad that you feel as you do..but this is a free country. Good luck with your write in.

Welcome aboard Tom Allen ……………….many more to follow

Obama 08

If Hillary can't see the writing on the wall, someone should point it out to her. It's time for her to call it a campaign.

Go Obama!!!

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

Media is after Hillary this week

This was after Obama last week

It will be after Obama next week once he loses West Virigia

What about McCain?? You republican media will never talk abt McCain…is he still running for President?

Hey, we love Obama - he's for us.
Signed,
L Ferrakon
Bill Ayers
J Wright
Sharpton (does not pay taxes)
Richest Suburb in America outside San Francisco where he spouted off about those "awful gun and religious people". Called Bittergate.

GET IT?
Jack
Seattle

Clinton Should face reality –It's 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. She agreed with the DNC position on Florida and Michigan until it hurt her chances for her coronation. She has lied and pandered throughout the primary. Her campaign brought race into this in SC. And now she acts like a twelve year child when a parent tells them "NO" to something. I hope her followers remember to breath after they are done with their HISSY FIT and Pouting.

Thank you ! Obama 08 !!!

Time for Hillary to step down, and start focusing on McCain..

Hey "HILLARY CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER!!",

You say the GOP will expose the dirt on Obama in the General, but this is extremely funny to me because Clinton has more dirt than half of Washington combined.

When you are going to make a lame attack, maybe you should check your facts first.

I am British and have been following this campaign since Feb last year. If the American people put John McCain in that White House, or Hillary for that matter, then I (along with a great deal of other people outside the US) will loose faith in the American people's judgement.

Time for those superdelegate flood gates to open

The world will breath a sigh of relief when Obama makes that inauguration speech.

I hope Nobama has some lip balm ready, for his lips are going to be pretty chapped after kissing all "those white butts" that helped him pave the road to the White House!

Go McCain/Clinton!!!!!

Sweet! Thank you and welcome!

Go Obama! By the way CNN - Obama is about 4-5 SD ahead of Hillary!

Keep going Hillary! Your campaign is almost over!

Notice that all the super delegates that are supporting Obama are never was and never will bes!!

Yes! Let Hillary run as an independent.
Let the world see that she'll do ANYTHING to win the nomination. Including turning her back on her own party and making it entirely possible for McCain to win in November. Brilliant strategy.

Of course, her whole campaign has been "brilliant" up to this point (Penn/Bill in Colombia, sniper fire, excuses for sniper fire, excuses for Bill's excuses for sniper fire, losing a sure-fire nomination on SuperTuesday, republican attack tactics…) so it's entire possible.

Great. Hillary is good but Obama is simply better. The majority have spoken.

Is Hillary staying in the race because of Chelsea, looking out for Chelsea's future in politics? This is something voters need to think about and wonder if it is about the democrat party as to why Hillary continues to fight. Think about it because everybody knows Hillary is a smart woman and knows she won't win the nomination. As a mother, how far would you go to influence your child's future?

I know my HONEST, RESPECTED,GENUINE,HONOURABLE………………. OBAMA will break the tie. My PRESIDENT IN WAITING, continue to do what you know how to do best, don't mind the enemies of progress, and know that he who laugh last, laugh best. By the grace of GOD WHITE HOUSE is your's come NOVEMBER 2008. To all the supporters of OBAMA , HIP! HIP!! HIP!!! HURRAY. GOD BLESS AMERICA, GOD BLESS THE DEMOCRATS, GOD BLESS ALL THE FANS, AND FINALLY GOD BLESS PRESIDENT OBAMA AND THE FAMILY.

Now that he has taken the superdelegate lead and his presumptive nominee status is all but certain, the attacks will now shift in earnest to the superdelegates that swapped sides instead of focusing on Sen. McCain! Sen. Clinton supporters must be embraced and refocused on the real issue, Sen. McCain and the 3rd Bush term.

Any Democrat who says they'll either not vote or vote for Sen. McCain instead of Sen. Obama in November will then bear a personal portion of the responsibility for the continued deaths of American military personnel in Iraq, because in essence you are saying "If Sen. Obama is the democratic nominee, then I'll vote for 4 more years of war and dead Americans!"

Think about what you say and do people, it just feeds the republican war machine!

Friendly reminder that Hillary agreed that the delegates from Michigan and Florida should not count. Judge for yourself what her word is worth, and ponder why 60% of Americans believe that she is dishonest (which is exactly why she is totally unelectable in the general election).

i cringe whenever i read a dem. blogger say hillary is the stronger candidate. how can u argue that when she is loosing in everything? pledged delegates popular vote most states won and now super dels.
The Primarys are officially over

Goodness, now I know why the USA comes in behind countries now days in everything. This topic is a perfect example why.

Good judgement, Tom. Hillary claims that she is more electable in the general election. How come she is behind from day one?

on Pledged delegates
on Super delegates
on Popular votes
on Number of States won.

Terry MacCauliffe and Wolfson look stupid on national TV over the week end making a case for Hillary.

The Democratic Party keeps walking BACK to the 1980s.

McGovern
Mondale
Dukakis
Kerry

Donovan - The Fat Lady is on stage now and she has on a pants suit.

Hillary is only in the race to get her money back she loaned to her campaign, she is not concern about the American people or the democratic party. Since white voters are the only ones that work hard, why should black voters support her. Since black people dont work, we dont have money to support her campaign. West Virginia and Kentucky (all white voters) Hillary is pimping and using you all to get her money back, she dont care about you. Dont let her play you, no candidate is perfect, I love Obama because he tells the truth to the people about what is best for us.

For H and Company:

If you guys are true Democrates, why not vote for Obama in the general election. He is an American. The majority of Americans want him to win.

Hillary keeps talking about how she has won all the "BIG" states. I bet she wishes she had some of those "small" states. If Hillary would just shutup, the Democrats would probably win 49 of the 50 states in November.

RUN INDEPENDANT HILLARY….

We have your back…. this country needs more options!

Shock the World…. we are behind you!

And these are friends of the Clintons who are jumping? Is this what firends do?

Back to Amber's point -

You should know that there will be (and already is) PLENTY of qualified women already in the US Senate and more coming on the way.

Most of us are saying though - NOT HILLARY CLINTON. Any other woman, just not Hillary Clinton. She is an abomination to women everywhere. Her track record of supporting women rights yes is admirable, but the way she has (and continues to by the way) run her campaign on dividing the party between her supporters and the rest is disgusting.

My dispise for Clinton is solely based on her, not women. Any woman can and will eventually be a great POTUS. Just not this Clinton. I would even consider Chelsea before I look at Hillary

I find it strange that Clinton supporters were all for the superdelegates when there was a chance that they could overturn the votes of the people and go with Clinton. Now that they are going with the will of the people in line with Obama, the Clinton supporters are crying foul. What changed, friends?

When I vote tomorrow it will be for Hillary. In Nov., if the choice is Obama vs. McCain, this lifelong democrat will vote for McCain. I cannot bear the thought of a first lady who is a bigot.

HEEEEEEH YAH! HEEEEEEH YAH! What are talking about? Howard and his socialist super delegates will TELL you who your candidate is. After the blackmail of super delegates has been completed of course. Who will pay $20 million for that idiot Ybarra's super delegate vote?

Unofficially officially…it's over for Hillary!

Obama in '08!!!

That should seal this thing…..Now the lead becomes wider and guess what!!! Even after that Hillary would not get it…so best thing is to ignore her…Hillary on Ignore!!!!!!

She needs to continue on running, it would be bad form for Mr. Obama to lose the next two selections to a candidate who is not longer running. I suspect that after KY and WV Ms. Clinton will really start thinking about pulling out, especially if the superdelegates continue their slow turn towards Mr. Obama.

I am looking forward to a different campaign this year but I am fearful that the parties, not the candidates, will continue to try to run these like campaigns of old. Both candidates will try to keep this civil because they are both trying to unite us as Americans again but I think the parties still have not figured out that compromise is not the same as surrender.

I am not an American citizen, but seriously following everything around America's vote for Democratic nomination. I was thinking that Americans are people of principles and are highly ego reduced. But now I am seeing that Clinton is one of the most ego centered individuals that I have ever known. In my view every words she has thrown to Obama, as well as, what she was doing since NC. and Indiana primaries is shame for her and for America too.

THANK YOU SIR,IT'S TIME FOR UNITY LETS PUT SHAME ON THE REP.

we are already starting to hear from the Hillary camp that now the superdelegates don't matter. It is the popular vote that matters most…So once again, changing the rules, pandering to the clueless..geez, this is moronic.
Obama has the superdelegate lead, pledged delegate lead, popular vote lead..what's left??…next thing we will be hearing Hillary scream about is that she deserves the nomination because she has more pantsuits than Obama has suits.

Way to go Barack!! We need to you help heal the rift in our nation! We're tired of divisive politics. A wise man once said, "united we stand, divided we fall!"

"Bring this to a graceful end". Is that right Tom Allen? Is anyone even aware that there are still primaries going on that are Republican? Probably not. That is because their nominee was decided long ago and the energy and excitement is gone. I guess that is what you want for the Democratic primary also? HEAVEN FORBID WE LET ALL THE STATES VOTE!!!!!!! What are you thinking??? I thought these primaries were energizing many people to sign up to vote in their Democratic primary….what if we had ended it after Super Tuesday? How ignorant can you be????

Hi Adam,

Hillary running as an independent? You must be out of your mind. If Hillary can't even raise funds under the Democrats flag what makes you think she can raise funds as an independent.

Hillary Clinton need to stop disgracing herself by saying she's the stronger candidate by not twisting facts about she is stronger with White Working Voters…

The truth hurts, she's losing by a bigger gap by the the day! Wake up Hillary. Stop being delusional! You are making people here in around the world laugh at your state of denial.

SEEMS LIKE THE USA IS SO OBSESSED WITH BRINGING DEMOCRACY TO OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD, YET THE DEMOCRATIC PROCESS IS BEING BASTARDIZED HERE AT HOME. FIRST GEORGE BUSH STEALS THE PRESIDENCY, AND HARDLY A RIPPLE OF INDIGNATION, NOW HILLARY WANTS TO CHANGE THE RULES, TRY AND STEAL THE NOMINATION, AND SHE IS HAILED AS A FIGHTER. THE MEDIA AND THE PEOPLE ARE NOT DOING THEIR JOB OF DUE VIGILANCE. TOO BUSY SPINNING THE PROCESS INTO A SOAP OPERA, WHEN IN FACT YOUR FUTURE IS AT STAKE.

You wanna know who's done a lot of damage to the Democratic Party ? The superdelegates that came out early like Donna Brazile, Richardson and others that spewed out their own personal views and interpretations , the vicious media that attacked Hillary Clinton form the onset for no justified reason and a presumptuous Barack Hussein Obama already behaving like he's the official nominee, not to mention he played the race card ( reverse discrimination ) on Geraldine Ferraro and Bill Clinton. That was really cheap of Obama.

Anyway, Hillary Clinton keep on truckin and all that support you got you should keep it to yourself and run Independent. Put the screws to all those who screwed you.

There is, of course, not a speck of evidence that Obama has ever transcended party differences in the United States Senate. Voting records analyzed by the National Journal show him to be the farthest left of anyone in the Senate. Nor has he sponsored any significant bipartisan legislation — nor any other significant legislation, for that matter.

Senator Obama is all talk — glib talk, exciting talk, confident talk, but still just talk.

I hope this thing ends soon. It is true that this has been an exciting race, however, like a relative that overstays his/her welcome, there a "smell of rotting fish."

I am glad that many of the super delegates are stepping forward to put an end to this.

I am a first time voter and I need to see the real issues between the Republicans and the Democrats.

Majority of us is happy in Canada. Good luck to OBAMA. Amariaca has the best pick.

There is, of course, not a speck of evidence that Obama has ever transcended party differences in the United States Senate. Voting records analyzed by the National Journal show him to be the farthest left of anyone in the Senate. Nor has he sponsored any significant bipartisan legislation — nor any other significant legislation, for that matter.

Senator Obama is all talk — glib talk, exciting talk, confident talk, but still just talk.

I'm a woman and would love to see a woman in the office of the Presidency for the first time. But this is an election for the Presidency of the US!!! This is not about gender or race. Its too important. Our country's future, our future and our children's future are at stake. Our education, our health care, our economy and our children's very lives in Iraq are at stake here. Woman find another battle to fight because this one may be over. Unite for the country. Whatever Dem. wins they win. We win. The candidate with most states won, most popular votes, and most delegates win. Polls don't win elections. Polls change with events. Votes are what count. Lanny broke down as Hillary's spokes person so now she's using Terry. Polls don't matter if they don't match the math. The math means the people have spoken. Not just those polled but all of the people. FL and MI will have a voice. Not the incomplete election they had. The residence of these 2 states would be upset if you count them because there were so many who didn't vote because they were told not to and Hillary was the only one on the ballot. And remember Edwards and others were still in the race and they weren't on the ballot either. Maybe Hillary should run as an independent then she can make her own rules as she pleases.

No Amber, you set woman back with your idiotic comment. So your gender is reduced to one viable candidate for president? Just one? What does that say about your gender then? My God woman, wake up! There are tons of women just as qualified and just as good and many more who are MORE qualified and better suited for the job than Clinton.

On a side note, I'm very happy for Obama and thanking the superdelegates for speeding along this process. I would hope that the majority of those who have made their decision for Obama (which I believe is the majority) can start tricking in faster, because Clinton is saying some scathing remarks in order to justify staying in the race. If she's so much about Democratic unity, how come I don't hear her talking about it at her rally's? Seems like all she's harping on is "everyone wants me to get out." That in itself is division. You're telling her supporters that "THEY" are forcing me out. Which a Clinton supporter will see as an Obama force out (which he is NOT saying!) So now when Obama has to try and get their support they'll remember "Oh, his people are the one who forced Hillary out." It's SO obvious her intentions it's makes me sick

Irony of ironies:

Why the fuss over Blacks voting for Obama and women for Clinton. Isn't that the way it should be? After all, both groups have borne the brunt of adversities levied by stupid bigots and chauvanists - and thus should be allowed to express their preference without persecution.

Even so, it is highly likely that the primary and general election outcome - for the DNC - will be determined by people who do not care that Barack is black and Hillary is female. Go figure!

So what is the role of the so-called "…uneducated, hard-working white men"? Who are they and why does Hillary believe they matter?

The work of defeating John McCain should begin.

Be careful about taking many of the posts here too seriously. Many of the worst ones are likely from Republicans in an extension of Operation Chaos. If you read these blogs carefully, you will find that some people are even posting both anti-Clinton and anti-Obama posts to stir up problems. They should be ignored.

Our case against McCain will be straight forward and obvious to all who share our positive vision of our country and its future. We cannot again let the politics of cynisicm, fear, and the use of false choices derail us from making the smart choice.

I'm a woman and would love to see a woman in the office of the Presidency for the first time. But this is an election for the Presidency of the US. This is not about gender or race. Its too important. Our country's future, our future and our children's future are at stake. Our education, our health care, our economy and our children's very lives in Iraq are at stake here. Woman find another battle to fight because this one may be over. Unite for the country. Whatever Dem. wins they win. We win. The candidate with most states won, most popular votes, and most delegates win. Polls don't win elections. Polls change with events. Votes are what count. Lanny broke down as Hillary's spokes person so now she's using Terry. Polls don't matter if they don't match the math. The math means the people have spoken. Not just those polled but all of the people. FL and MI will have a voice. Not the incomplete election they had. The residence of these 2 states would be upset if you count them because there were so many who didn't vote because they were told not to and Hillary was the only one on the ballot. And remember Edwards and others were still in the race and they weren't on the ballot either. Maybe Hillary should run as an independent then she can make her own rules as she pleases. But yhen she will go down in history as splitting the party.

THERE WILL BE A LOT OF US WAITING FOR HILLARY TO RUN AS AN INDEPENDENT!

Hillary CAN'T win in November you pinheads!!!! She needs to quit - not after lunch, not after she's finished balancing her checkbook…NOW! IT'S OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!

now all we have to do is to tell the superdelegate to do there job and dont do anymore playing around. dont worrie about hillary shes a big girl.

if we loose Hillary, we have lost one of the most strong and intelligent
politicians of our times< Her experience is #1 and we will see the loss in 4 years. YOUR CNN HAS GIVEN SUCH PREFERENTIAL TREATMENT TO OBAMA, THAT IS TO BE KEPT IN OUR MINDS,

HILLARY CONTINUES TO RUN BECAUSE SHE'S LOOKING OUT FOR CHELSEA'S FUTURE IN POLITICS (ALLOWING PEOPLE TO GET TO KNOW CHELSEA). HER CONTIGENCY HAS LONG CEASED TO BE HER MAIN INTEREST OR THE DEMOCRAT PARTY, JUST SELF SERVING. IF YOU CAN'T SEE IT YOU WOULD HAVE TO BE TOTALLY BLIND. HILLARY IS A GREAT FIRST LADY, BUT IT'S TIME OUT FOR HER NOW.

Congratulations to Senator Obama! Now let's go get them Republicans!!!!

I'd be suspecious of Obama winning presidency. I think he's being USED!!!!! to do dirty work(slave/ HUMAN SHIELD). This country is in the CRAPPER AND NO ONE WANTS ANYTHING TO DO WITH AMERIKKKA. and what better way to doop other countries into believing that we are a "Changed" and "United" coutry than to have a whole new face representing the country?? It's all shady and I don't trust that the powers that be to have Obama best interest at heart. ALL SHADY!

Obama's are out in full force today–1 superdelegate? Do you people realize they can change their minds anytime before the convention? Maybe the lead in the popular vote at the end will have a different effect? I sure hope so-otherwise I will have to weigh in on other moderates in the general. Just want what's best for America–not bigwig democrats!

"We now need to unify the Democratic Party and focus on electing Senator Obama and a working majority in the United States Senate…”

It will never happen with Obama as the nominee!

He is about to be exposed for sending a top aid to meet with Hamas!

He is a Traitor before even being declared a nominee or being elected to office!

The Anti-American Creep needs to go!

Hillary 08

Yeah Obama really snatched it away from Hillary. How unfair and undemocratic of him to beat her in popular vote (even if you count MI and FL at this point), pledged delegates (again, even if you count MI and FL), states won by over twice as many and now the superdelegates as well.

I hope you sense my sarasm. He has earned this fair and square and didn't even have to stoop to her level to do it.

Now she wants to unfairly take it away by overturning the will of the voters with superdelegate votes. Sorry Hillary supporters, superdelegates won't do that. This thing is over.

HILLARY CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER!! THIS IS FOR YOU 'COS I CAN SEE THAT YOU ARE SO DUMP TO SAY YOU TRUST HILLARY WHERE ARE YOU DURING THE SNIPERS STORY,OR IS IT THE GAS TAX HOLIDAY? I UNDERSTAND RASICT IS A DISEASE

The latest state polls show that McCain would slaughter Obama in a general election in terms of electoral votes with McCain getting over 80 votes more than Obama. Yet the stupid Democrats would still make Obama their nominee!

I think we saw this coming. Do the math and this thing is over. It was weeks ago. This lady just doesn't care one thing for the party and wants to continue to find a way to steal this on the convention floor. Like the Clinton name means something anymore. Sure, right. And to those Hillbots that still spout that she's the stronger candidate against McCain, please refrain. Why do you think the GOP was trying to switch affiliation during these primaries to vote for her? She is not going to win the general election. She wouldn't have won it if the GOP put Romney or Huckabee out there, either.

I guess it is few more years of Bush - I am sure John Mcain will be the next president ! Americans never learn from their mistakes.

Party on, Obama fans and DNC. We Hillary backers will celebrate in November when Obama and the Democratic Party go DOWN.

Two seconds after Hillary concedes, I'm changing my party affiliation from Democrat to Independent and will support McCain all the way.

Hillary or McCain. Period. NOTHING will change my mind. Obama stole my Florida vote for Hillary. He'll have to be satisfied with that. He gets nothing else from me.

It is encouraging that so many of our leaders are supporting Obama. It simply reinforces how ridiculous Clinton's campaign appears as it tries to sell the story that Obama is not electable or qualified to be our next president.

Another vote for Obama the person preferred by Hamas and Iran.

All those that endorsed Obama will be remembered and voted against in their next elections.

We cant have people in public life that support a man like Obama who is friends with slumlords, terrorist and terrorist groups like Hamas.

I suspect the calls for a write in campaign for Hillary are also a manifestation (or is the infestation) of Operation Chaos. Only the Republicans will gain from such a strategy.

Democrats Unit!!

IF YOU ARE ONE OF THOSE IDIOTS THAT ARE SAYING YOU WOULD VOTE FOR MCCAIN OVER OBAMA IF YOUR CANDIDATE (HILLARY) DOES NOT WIN THE NOMINATION, I SAY TO YOU:

YOU ARE NOT A DEMOCRAT AND ARE JUST AS BAD OF A PERSON (IF NOT WORSE) THAN ANY NEOCON THAT I HAVE EVER MET.

We have to unit to win in November. Democrats, let us now forget this bitter primary and start thinking about what is best for the country…..any democrat is better than a republican!!!!

I just need to say one thing………………..Hillary supporters are laughable…grasping at straws just like she is….

This is not negotiable……………Sen Obama is ahead in every aspect that matters in a primary……….He IS the partys nominee…

Please get use to this and stop degrading yourselves by acting out like little kids. Your whinning is old and hurtful to the party..if you are TRUE Democrats you will vote for Sen Obama in the fall. We dont want 4 more years of Bush……….a vote for McCain is just that.

Older "bitter" white female voter

Awesome. I'm ready for the general election.

Hillary can't win in May. Therefore, she can't even play in November, much less win.

To all Hillary supporters (and I used to be one of them):
If she doesn't get the nomination, regardless how good she is, regardless how qualified she is, regardless how many people voted for her, she will NOT become president, PERIOD.

In other words, in the words of Simon Cowell, "I'd pack my bags if I were her!"

charlotte May 12th, 2008 11:28 am ET

"Write in Hillary in November and show the democrats who is still in control.
We can do it if we stick together…."

Charlotte,
It's not about control.
It's about lives of Americans through democracy.
Thanks!

Its about time. As a white life educated woman from west va GO Obama. You have my vote.I believe HRCs comment that basically breaks down to stupid white working people will vote for me is wrong. As one of her so called followers might not be as stupid as she hopes. Go home Hillary. Obama please lead this country into the future.

Welcome aboard the Train Mr. Allen.

It's Full Speed on to the White House…… for President OBAMA!

Buh Bye HilLIARy!

sb:

Correction: The fat lady already won the Grammy!

Alright,

I finally realized it's over last week. I've come to grips that it's more important for us to have a great Democratic president than the first female president. At least Hillary proved that it's possible, even if she wasn't the best candidate. Perhaps I will see a woman get this office sometime in my life. Barack, you'll have my support in the fall, even though I voted for Hillary. Not all of us Hillary supporters are suicide voters. Just the crazies that post here seem to be!

Ít is about time for Obama to make Ms Caroline Kennedy his VP!!!
Obama - Kennedy 08

Will it happen again that we send another sure looser to run for the democratic party? GOD HELP US!!! SOME MANY OF US WILL CROSS PARTY LINE IF OBAMA IS THE CANDIDATE.

sb:

Correction: The fat lady has already won the Grammy!

As Maine goes so goes the nation!

Hillary was the clear front runner and blew this race plain and simple. She made costly error after costly error. This woman is the Queen of the Democratic party and she underestimated her opponent until it was too late. Nevertheless Obama and Hillary have nearly identical voting records in the past two years and don't differ much on the issues at ALL. Anyone saying they'll vote for McCain over Obama is looking at this election like a popularity contest. You're shallow, and extremely short sighted. Please just stick to voting for American Idol if you don't vote based on issues.

Fortitude? Oh well. But yes, it is time for the senator-who-would-be queen to realize the coronation is not going to happen, call off the attack dogs and gracefully step aside.

To "Hillary can win in November", no she can't if she can't win the nomination.

Some of you are saying you would rather vote for McCain than for Obama. You must want another 4 years of George W. Bush's politics. I would think that no one, especially Democrats would want this.
Early in the campaign a man in New Hampshire told Mitt Romney that he would never vote for a Mormon. Ignorant but honest. I wonder if some of you who promise to vote for McCain if Obama gets the nomination are ignorant but dishonest.

Another disturbing thing about Senator Obama is his employment as a "community organiser". This did not mean he was working for the Boys and Girls Clubs, or tutoring disadvantaged kids. No, he was working for Industrial Areas Foundation, an organizaation founded by far left radical Saul Alinsky. Alinsky was noted for preaching that the ends justify the means, and encouraging his acolytes to misrepresent their long term radical objectives when "organising" disadvantaged people. Sounds like what he is doing now in his campaign.

Now that's the news we've been waiting for! Keep em coming!!

The party is now seeing the need to end this now. As Clinton had many friends and a great political pedigree, these Supers could not endorse before now. The bigger picture of a democratic win in November must be looked at.

Obama at the start of his campaigning, said to the MEDIA he is thanking them in advance for the exceptional coverage, and HE would let them know if he says anything!

So we dont have to wonder why all of this is happening, we know!
WE the Hillary supporters will NEVER vote Obama,
Obama is pro-Abortion and o.k with infanticide
John McCain is not
Obama wants to render our military defensless against our enemies!
John McCain does not!

the switch is very easy to make, and you the Obama supporters always call Hillary and mcCain are the same, Well maybe your right.
thanking you all in advance.

President Obama. what a joke. look at the racist wife he has. two of kind working towards african americans. You obama supporters are really hard up…

In regards to Post#14 from Allen deLuca in Florida who commented "This is what's wrong with the democrat party this election cycle…neither [candidate] has any executive experience…earlier[ they] had their choice between proven statesmen"

Since none of the candidates currently in the election (McCain, Hillary, Obama, Nader, Ron Paul and Bob Barr ) have any "executive experience," how is that a liability in this election?

Moreover, the only democratic candidate that had "executive experience" was Richardson as Governor of New Mexico.

Opinions are great, but educated opinions are worth more…

This is over, CNN keeps talking about her big leads in KY and WVA, why dont you report the polls in ORE and the others where she is trailing by the same margin, on the 20th, she will win KY, lose Ore by same margin, since Ore has more delegates it will be a net loss for her, she might gain 10 more delegates out of WVA tops…THESE ARE THE FACTS…stop keeping her alive, I know it sells adds…report the news guys…THIS IS OVER …MI has put forth a settlement, officially, it gives Clinton a 10 delegate advantage, so stop harping on it..Obama has agreed, she has not! She cannot win! You seem to be the only network who has not grasped this, I know it is tough for you guys…lol

it is time for hillary to give up, there is nothing left to fight for, she can win all the rest contest, she will not over take obama.
time to unite the party.

Super delegates should be forced to vote when their state votes in the pirmary, that way we would not have to be waiting so long for this to take place. I think its wrong, for superdelates to be changing their mind etc.. Im sure they are doing that cause their hoping for some sweet role on Obama's cabinet. This is wrong, and so is the idea of Obama being in the white house.

I am grateful i am not American. Hillary is the right candidate, and its a shame that the media has been against her since day 1. Shame.

welcome aboard, a little late, but join the winning team.

Amber, you are a half-witted, ignorant, quasi feminist who needs to shut her mouth! You're obviously in Hillary's corner solely because she's a woman. This isn't a friendly neighborhood game of softball where everyone (including the short fat kid) "gets a chance to play". The fact that she's a woman is totally irrelevant. Please don't vote at all! You and others like you are useless!!!!!

Great for Obama! Obama is the Democratic nominee and will win the General Election!

GO OBAMA '08!

What does everyone want John McCain in the White Hourse! Sure write in Hillary's name and just see where that gets us. It is pretty sad when Hillary, BILL, and her supporters do not see the writing on the wall. Hillary and Bill are ignorant to anyone other than either one of them winning the nomination. They are in shock. How would she respond to that three am phone call, if she can not see the light of day. That she would try to lie cheat and steal to win the election should give everyone a hint. A "Gas Tax" that is impossible for her to get was truely pandering with the people of Indiana and North Carolina and was the real eye opener for most people. How many times did she change her platform to fit the state in which she was campaigning. How many states was she from. Not anyone can be from that many places. Pandering!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats Sen. Obama

Good news for Obama!

I respect Clinton's right to stay in the race, but I hope she's weighing the cost. It wouldn't have been awful if she'd won–their policies are so similar. She's just so terribly divisive. Her supporters have said time and again that they'd vote for McCain over Obama, essentially saying they'd vote for another 4 years of George Bush over someone whose policies are strikingly similar to Hillary's (both candidates have admitted as much). Heck, even she's said she'd support Obama over McCain, no question.

It's just not good for the country.

John Edwards, who cares what you have to say. You've never like HRC and I think you hold a grudge b/c she won primaries and you didn't.
As you said…."most o the primary voters have spoken……" It would be one thing is she lost primaries like you did, but she didn't. Le the voters speak. Isn't that what elections are all about. PEOPLE vote for elected officials.

i will be disappointed if my comment is taken out. i am been posting alot of it and never for once it has been posted.
is it because i am not from US.

Obama says he is the president to bring Americans together and not be so divisive. He is creating divide between blacks and whites. I am not beyond voting for an African American, people are people no matter the color of their skin….BUT Obama calls himself an African American BECAUSE of the color of his skin, why does he not say he is bi-racial. He is alienating his white community!! He is not owning up to his half white heritage! He speaks of his mother, after all nobody alienates their mother! But he threw is white grandmother under a bus, because of her way of thinking. Wake up people! Nobody will be able to close the great divide! I will vote Democratic no matter the nominee, and it looks like it will be Obama, but I don't think he'll win the election in November. He has done plenty of damage with his "smooth" way of talking. He does the same as Clinton, just in a different tone!

It do