May 13, 2008
Posted: 03:05 PM ET

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Blitzer: If Obama is the nominee, his primary battle has made him a tougher fall candidate
Blitzer: If Obama is the nominee, his primary battle has made him a tougher fall candidate

NEW YORK (CNN) — There is no doubt that Barack Obama is a better campaigner today than he was when he started this run for the White House nearly a year and a half ago.

All of these contests around the country have really honed his political skills. During the four Democratic presidential debates that I moderated over the past year, he clearly improved his technique. The extraordinary length of this campaign has made him a stronger candidate – one better poised to compete against John McCain, assuming Obama winds up winning the Democratic nomination.

The large number of contests has also strengthened his campaign organization around the country. With the exception of Michigan and Florida, where he didn’t campaign because those states were penalized by the Democratic National Committee for moving up their primaries to January, Obama now has a good base of support in virtually every state. This will be incredibly useful in a general election contest against McCain. The base of supporters across the country can potentially be decisive in getting out the vote on November 4.

He has also established a truly impressive network of fundraisers. The millions of people who have contributed to his campaign, especially on the web, will be tapped for funds down the road, and that will sure be a strong advantage for him. His staff has learned a lot over the past many months. They are better today as a result.

Still, there certainly is a downside to this lengthy battle against Hillary Clinton. Many of his political flaws have been widely publicized and could come back to haunt him. The McCain campaign and other Republicans have certainly learned of his vulnerabilities, which were on display in key general election battleground states, including Ohio, Pennsylvania and now West Virginia. All of the exiting polling results from around the country are being carefully studied by McCain and his supporters as they gear up for a potential match-up and as they look for his weaknesses.

As with so much in life, there are always pros and cons.

Filed under: Wolf Blitzer


Wow!   May 13th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Beware Dems. The Repubs are on here saying "if not Hillary then McCain"

Nice try Reps. Be smart Dems!

moderator   May 13th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

I think Obama's "change" slogan has changed Blitzer a little bit to write impartially. this is a good change. Yes you can.

Agha   May 13th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

Please advise Wolf to be more professional, he just called that Hillary Clinton is "toasted" while talking about her position in the campaign

Andrew L - Des Moines   May 13th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

KE writes "Picking Obama is another Bush and Cheney".

I think KE needs to listen to more of Wolf Blitzer! And I wouldn't normally say that, since he appeared to be SOOOO pro-Hillary at first. Now I think he's coming around to being fair and balanced — about time! Barack has now increased his lead over Hillary by 180 delegates. She'll gain some on him tonight, then probably next Tuesday, but by then, he'll have a majority of the pledged delegates.

Hillary has been a strong candidate, but she uses old world tactics — Rovean tactics — to knee-cap even the candidates of her own party. Her campaign is $20 Million debt. She's had to loan her campaign $11.4 Million (should have done that a LOT sooner and kept more of the vendors happy).

If Hillary had won 11 races in a row, she and her campaign would have been hammering Obama to set down. As it is, she's facing insurmountable odds and no one on her campaign is talking sense to her. It's like she's delirious with that lust for power thing that she has.

Too many weaknesses for her to prevail over Obama. Time to move on to John McCain, who will go down by at least 341-197. At least, and Obama at the top of the ticket will enable us to win a 60%-40% majority in Congress. Oh happy day. Then we'll FINALLY be able to get something done in Washington for "We, the little people" instead of only for "We, the fat cats" that Bush has favored.

Al from Portland, OR   May 13th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

I do not think this race(for the nomination) has made Obama stronger unless he really doesn't know how many states there are in our great country. In Beaverton,Oregon on Friday he stated that he had been in 57 states and had one to go. My 9 year old grandson knows there are 50 states but one of the candidates doesn't seem to know the make-up of the United States. It appears this fundamental mistake challenges his knowledge of the United States.

Ali Sina   May 13th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

If we consider the failure of the tax cuts and the huge national debt, then Obama will be the logical choice.

On pure emotion and ethnocentricism, one would vote for McCain.

Personally, I was a Clinton supporter but Obama's arguments changed my mind because facts and logic cannot be manuplated with pure rhetoric.

To become the strongest and richest nation-state, we must have a powerful economy.

James from Fla   May 13th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Wolf,

Obama has become a stronger candidate because of all the things that has been put against him. When a man knows what his weaknesses are, he will be prepared for when it comes up again. I really hate these people whom judge someone because of race, gender, or another person. Whenever the media who brings all this negative stuff up on a candidate just to make up some kind of issue is showing their true colors. John(towards the top), a McCain supporter has no truth to anything. He is a judgemental fool just like every other idiot that judges people. Most people in the military environment has people of different races as their boss. They all don't agree to everything but due to rules and laws of the government "Change" is what usually happens to them. Lets not forget that people sons and daughters are still overseas and getting sent overseas to fight an endless war. Anders the Muppet show is truly the Puppet show. How long can the U.S. continue to allow weak minded people fool them? Your and mines worst enemy aka the Bush Administration. Thanks to the people that remind that me that race and gender is still a big issue in the american values we so truly believe are right. I think not.

Obama4Prez   May 13th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

I SMELL A LOT OF PSEUDO-DEMOCRATS (A.K.A. REPUBLICANS) ARE POSTING HERE A LOT OF HATE MAIL!!!

BEWARE A WOLF IN A SHEEP'S SKIN!!!

Tara   May 13th, 2008 7:38 pm ET

Lies after lies have made clintons outdated. The finest thing about Obama is that he did not take money from establishments and corporations. This is a people's revolution.

Tara

Murry - Arizona   May 13th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

I am a Catholic, Hispanic, and a woman - I am backing Obama! I just can't believe all of you out there that would rather put another Bush in office just to not have to vote for Barack! You are so —– I don't know, there just aren't any words for you! - I'll start with Prejudice! If, - and just IF, which I doubt, if Hillary gets the nomination, You can bet she'll have my vote - anybody but McCain! Go Obama! I just love this election year! It'll go down in history, whatever the outcome!
President Obama! I like that ring! - even at 3am! HaHa….

Whatever   May 13th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

We really do not care! it will not change my opinion and neither the rest of Hillary's supporters!

NCAL2800   May 13th, 2008 7:35 pm ET

I am amazed how wrong your miscalculations are regarding how democrats measure up the mccain and the republicans.

CNN Commentors, has made a serious mistake that Hillary Clinton supporters will support the party run against Mccain- THIS IS A VERY WRONG CONCLUSTION.

Hillary Clinton supporters will not support Obama therefore your predictions cannot be relied. You need to factor defraction from the party , about 50% or more supports of Senator Clinton will not support Obama or the democratic party.

thanks

NObama   May 13th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Obama lives in the land of smoke and mirrors. His entire campaign is based on empty promises and illusion. Ask yourself, if the tables were reveresed, would Obama fight as hard as Hillary to win??

This country needs a leader. This country is based on not taking no for an aswer and fighting for what is right. Hillary, regardless of your feelings for her is a fighter and a leader, that is irrefutable.

Obama is smoke and mirrors, a master of the game of politics and that is all. If he is elected, the world, that doesn't need on the job training, will devour him.

Everyone talks about her dishonesty.. etc… Do you really think Obama got to the pinnacle of politics without bending the rules? Nonsense.

Obama is a joke, probably funded by Republicans to guarantee them a win.

We need a person who knows what to do, not one who has to ask someone else, for guidance.

He'd make a great VP, and when he grows up he can be president.

If your life depended on someone knowing the right answer immediately, who would you ask for? Someone who can talk pretty (Obama) or someone who rolls up their sleeves and takes care of business (Hillary).

Kim Barker   May 13th, 2008 7:34 pm ET

Well, I would hope he would improve after a year and half! If he wasn't he would have absolutely no business running for the highest position in the land. However, if he manages to be the nominee he is going to get blasted by the Republican party when they start working towards the general election. There is too much we don't know about him and what we do know is questionable. Also I still haven't heard anything he has said that doesn't sound like fluff. Say what you will about Hillary Clinton, but she is battle tested, knows what to expect, knows how to get things done.

Mary, WV Tech   May 13th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

It was very smart for Obama to campaign lite in WV. The Clinton's would of turn him in a monster with their race baiting. Maybe in the general he can go back in to reintroduce himself to voters.

Go Obama!!!!

Joyce   May 13th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

This campaign has made Hillary a whole lot stronger & she was strong to begin with. We still don't know who the REAL Obama is. We KNOW who Hillary is & what she stands for. It scares me to death to think of him as our leader when he doesn't have a clue how to approach it. We certainly don't need a puppet & that is exactly what he'd be & is already. Obama will never get my vote…not because of his skin color, but because he's unprepared for the humongous task any new president would have. He jumped into the race prematurely before he had enough experience under his belt. His discomfort during debates was a good indication. He doesn't have answers & solutions & we need them ASAP. Hillary is more than up for the challenge & will be one great president!

Linda of Atlanta   May 13th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

What weaknesses? Do you mean that racists white people won't vote for Obama? Hillary Clinton is just a "crazy". She has single handedly turned this nomination process into a referendum on race. Shame on Hillary Clinton and shame on CNN for acting like she has some purpose in continuing in this race other than to cause the Democratic Party to lose!
In any other candidate, you would decry her behavior as reprehensible. She has lost! It doesn't matter that you wanted her to win. She has lost! She is a horrible role model for children. What happened to "good sportsmanlike conduct"? What happened to playing by the rules? Terry McAullife has turned into a man with no respect for the rules he tenaciuosly enforced when he was Chairman of the DNC in 2004. He has been sold to the highest bidder and it would be a good thing if he went Republican and took Hillary with him!

Candice Vivian   May 13th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

Hillary Clinton has taken this race to the White House personal, as President Bush is to this war in Iraq. She has made too many mistakes with her quick, temporary solutions to gas price and other issues. If the American people don't wake up, and look at how she run her campain VS Obama, They will understand why she is losing. She is upset with the fact that she was motivated to run for President, and people she work close to have jumped ship. Why? I feel she need to make a point to them and Obama, that she should run against McCain, although now its the matter of revenge against the democratic party for not having faith in her. This has nothing to do with racism or gender, but personal believe where she think she should be- The White House. Do you really want some one running on their personal believe (disregarding what the people wants) like President Bush or set aside their personal beleives for the people?

Les   May 13th, 2008 7:25 pm ET

First thing American people has to look at that Mr.Clinton And Mrs Clinton,spend two terms in office,they diden't get health care for these older people.do you think they are going to get it now.Next take a look at the Russian Presidency he is only 42 years old, American need young fresh Presidency. put the old guy on woman aside.American is falling. I'm a old mam too.Let the young one take over like the Russian.

Anders Juhl, Denmark, Europe   May 13th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

WELCOME TO THE MUPPET SHOW

Remember that you never know, who is really writing these comments. There could be republicans posing as Clinton or Obama supporters. To write: "Clinton has run a lying campaign - signed Obama 08″ is a smart thing to do, if you are republican.
Similar ventriloquist tricks was seen in my country (Denmark, Europe) in our recent election. People also use fake identities in traditional newspapers, even authors. Wearing masks like this is apparently part of humane nature.
So: Don´t trust these comments. Use your brains and instincts.
.

BJ   May 13th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

Stronger? What a delusional thought!

The truth is, the Democratic party has lost the general election for itself. It had the sure, clear path for them to in the White House away frm the Republicans… what did they do? Instead of sending Clinton to win the election, and grooming Obama to take over, they pit them against each other… and now, they are both flawed candidates.

Leave it to the stupidity of the Democratic party to lose an election that is being handed to the on a silver platter!

Jesse   May 13th, 2008 7:14 pm ET

McCain gives "same old . . . " a new meaning. Definitely the SAME on too many issues as Bush, although they will try to tell you differently, and Definitely OLD. Looking forward to Obama as president and an 8 year enema for DC and our great country; US. The world will be watching, vote smart, vote wisely, vote Obama!

Deb   May 13th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Obama and Hillary are DIFFERENT….Obama will increase taxes on people making $75,000 and up….Hillary on $250,000 and up. Obama's Global Poverty Act of 2007 is worrisome…that will cost $845,000 a year. We have people in this country that need help. Who is Obama supporting, Third World countries or the people of this country? Their health care plans are different. Hillary covers everyone…Obama does not! People now with health care pay for the uninsured. With Obama it will be what we have now!

The issue should be who can win the White House. I'm just waiting for the other shoe to drop with Obama…and then McCain will win the White House.

Hillary or Bust!   May 13th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

I just tuned into Fox news because CNN only has OBAMA supporters on their panel…..helllooooooo Jamal, Roland, Brazile - HELLLO….. where are the hillary supporters?

You only have OBAMA supporters on - NOT FAIR.

Kay   May 13th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

"Obama has split the democrat party and it will never be healed, especially not with just talk-talk-talk about hopes and dreams which is all Obama has to offer….."

Now, this is an interesting twist, err, spin.

How did Obama split the Democratic Party? By daring to run against Clintons? By differing on certain policies? By having been born? By not going to Bosnia under sniper fire?

Isn't it like blaming a guy who got shot, not the guy who shot?

I though only the Pubs use twisted logic like that.

Travis in Canada   May 13th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Hide all the knives in the kitchen if she's on the VP ticket.

John - Georgia   May 13th, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Sen. Obama should now focus on the National campaign. He will win the nomination and go on to the White House.
Sen. Clinton should read the numbers and start supporting Sen. Obama.

TMR   May 13th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

I get so angry when I read these comments. Are people blind? Obama has no experience, he is into black liberation theology which is based on philosophy of Karl Marx.. For governing the country in the condition that we are now, we need someone which has more experience than a community organizer. This is a sure road to a major disaster. If democrats get rid of Hillary while getting their noses brown in a desporate need to secure a warm place in the government, I would rather vote for McCain! Grow up, people!

Karen   May 13th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

Did you mean Clinton has become weaker? hahahah…
Don't forget that Obama had the best prepared orgaization, strategy and roadmap from the very beginning. To say he BECOMES stronger only indicates your ignorance of him. He SEEMS stronger only because his opponent has been defeated.

Sarah, Michigan   May 13th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

Thanks for acknowledging Obama's strengths, Wolf. Its nice to see a report that is grounded in reality.

RON NELSON   May 13th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Who controls who. Barack or his wife

Frank   May 13th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Obama kept his name off the disputed ballots in Florida and Michigan thereby proving that even the Agent of Change, who wants to be different than the Washington insiders, can learn how to "play by the rules".

KLT   May 13th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

If Obama's so good at debating these days, why did he refuse to do another before Indiana? Because he knew that Hillary would show him up and prove her superior mental agility and command of the issues. Yet again. Please-plenty of people learn how to debate at high school, so it's kind of hilarious that CNN are giving Obama a gold star for his debating skills in his late 40s. If he can't discuss the issues in a cogent manner during the Democratic primaries, how do you expect him to do as president?

Patrick, NY   May 13th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

To Remy:

The idea that Barack Obama, the man who has not received any funding from Political Action Committees, and the only candidate who has not done so, is the one being controlled by the "powers-that -be" is perhaps the most unintelligent statement I have read on these blogs (and I have read a lot of ignorant crap). Though Clinton has not gotten as much PAC support as McCain, they are both more "politicized" than Obama.

Please, wake up and realize what this country needs.

Michey from Atlanta   May 13th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

If the american people and the media elected Bush and Cheney, why not Obama??We have dealt with almost 8 years of desaster of the Bush administration. Let's just pray for Obama. I am sure he can do much better once elected.

DWIGHT   May 13th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

I THOUGHT THAT THE SEN MADE THE LAWS NOT THE PRES. SO WHY HAVE ALL THE PROBLEMS ALL THE CANADATES BROUGHT UP. NOT BEED FIXED ? ARENT THEY ALL SENATORS.

Raghu   May 13th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

All you Obama haters show some some respect like we do for Senator Clinton, both of them are the same on issues.

Dont call Senator Obama a "lame puppet, Hussein - dont be racist, Bush and Cheney - HE IS NOT.

I have made a conclusion about people on this page

1. The MAJORITY, i am not being age-ist, of the elderly vote for Clinton

2. ALMOST ALL OF Clinton supporters are switch-party-ers

Therefore almost all of the elderly-Clinton voters are switchers.

`Why?

Now bear with me when I go slightly dirty:
You do not care whether or not we will continue to die in Iraq, because, this applies to everyone, you will be to another country, or not be there?
Why, do you not care whether or not Social security will be there for the new generation, because you will not see it.
Tell me another reason, CNN, or anyone.

Do you not care whether or not ROE V. WADE will be overturned because you cannot have an abortion.

TELL ME WHYYYYYY CLINTON SUPPORTERS

*****CNN, please post.**************

Prince Joe   May 13th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Well i just want to give a big thank to the O TEAM, they have done a great job so far. There is lot understanding in the Obama campiag that makes he reach this far, he is strong and will be strong against McCain, this is the time for the Democrate to lead America and for sure the American people know that. Let's unit the party and go farward thanks.

Ron S.   May 13th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Good coverage of the Obama Missouri speech Tuesday night. When is the McCain speech? CNN will certainly give him equal time to him, will it not, to make his case to the people?

ken   May 13th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Thank you for noting his ability.

To be honest, he is getting stronger. He came from nothing. That is the point. One, he has to introduce himsefl and he goes to the issue. Others they don't have to introduce.

George J   May 13th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Jack,

I've been to West V. They are racist my friend. WV is home to the most racist county in america for the past however many times I checekd, Newcastle County. They actually shoot at black people who got off the wrong exit there. Literally. I saw too many black dummies hung on their porch beams to count. Some of the people I met would not allow black folks to serve them food in a restaurant.

And plese check the headline in the CNN election center before you make your comments on media biases.

Prince Joe   May 13th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Yes thats truth he is more stronger then before,,,

Chris from NY   May 13th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

What doesn't kill you makes you strong.

La Raza   May 13th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

After reading some of the Clinton supporter's hate-mail toward Obama and his supporters, I am starting to believe that we are living in (2) Americas. My question to all of you Obama-haters:

What scares you so much about Obama, that you would cast your vote for McCain? Please be real with yourselves.

happycanuck   May 13th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

How does being a 1st lady count as experience for president?!? Would you take medical advise from me because my wife is a doctor? Seriously people give your head a shake.

libertyordeath   May 13th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Conservative judges take away our rights???

Because their a judge or a conservative???

A true conservative fights for individual rights (e.g. Sen Goldwater). Last time I checked, Democrats allied themselves with the Left (i.e. government in our business)

An American in Canada for David   May 13th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

CLINTON IS NOT IN THIS RACE TO MAKE A WEAK CANDIDATE STRONGER,

SHE IS IN THIS RACE TO WIN THE PRESIDENCY IN 2009, NOT IN 2012 OR WHATEVER…

SHE LIVES IN THE PRESENT NOT IN THE UNKNOWN FUTURE.

THE EXCELLENT CONTRAST, THAT CLINTON DEMONSTATES BETWEEN OBAMA AND HERSELF IS HOW MUCH MORE INTELLIGENT, SUBSTANTIVE AND INTERNATIONAL SAVOIR FAIRE SHE POSSESSES.
WHAT SHE IS A GREAT AMERICAN PERSONIFIED LEADER THE TYPE OF LEADERSHIP AMERICANS NEED IN THIS TIME IN HISTORY.

THE MONEY AND THE MEDIA HAVE TRIED TO FORCE FEED OBAMA DOWN THE THROATS OF ALL AMERICANS.
OBAMA ,AN EMPTY SUIT, A TRUE SCARE CROW AND THE WIZARD CONTROLLING HIS STRINGS IS PROBABLY GEORGE SOROS… OR AN EQUAL..

BARACK WILL BE A PUPPET PRESIDENT, EVEN MORE THAN G.W. BUSH EVER WAS,
SO THE CLINTON CAMPAIGN IS IN THIS RACE UNTIL THE END, UNTIL AMERICANS SEE THE TRUTH….

Melissa   May 13th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Sorry, Jack, your "golden boy" Obama isn't the only one who's become stronger in the primary race. Hillary is a much stronger campaigner now than when she started. She's been vetted during the entire race and had everything, including the kitchen sink flung at her. Obama's only felt serious pressure and vetting for a few months. Is that fair and balanced?

Irene Belles   May 13th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

It is so disappointing to see the favoritism your broadcast continues to show Obama. It is Hillary's night and you are focusing entirely on Obama's speech and political pundits that have continually been biased for the Obama campaign.

Hillary has such a formidable mountain to climb in submitting her ideas and programs to the American people while the pundits continually play the negative playing card against her.

Count my vote as one who cannot in good conscience vote for Barack Obama.

Drew, Central FL   May 13th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

True enough, Wolf. Hillary has made him a better candidate. Quite ironic, isn't it? She sorely tested his mettle. Then again, that's what happens when you keep pounding on someone and the survive. They get stronger. Thank you Hillary. Thanks for giving us a stronger Obama.

George J   May 13th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Missy M,

the Fed runs the economy. Not the president. Presidents can only help the future of the economy by steering research and investments on a particular course or recognizing a segment as having a greater potential and let's say vying for deregulating it. Beyond that, I cannot think of much that a president can do. Mind you even the budget that the Predidency, as the executive branch, proposes every year is kind of already ear-marked for all the debt payments and existing programs that Congress had voted for. Barack Obama is not against business. What a silly thing to say. Typical of Clinton supprters, by the way - highly opinionated without an iota of research or expertise to back their opinions up. Please read his book and then argue. Or read any book for that matter. Anyway, I apologize for being as blunt.

Raghu   May 13th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Thank God,
God knows how division amondemocrats wont be all it takes to tear him down

OBAMA '08

neil04   May 13th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Obama/Edwards 08…

Clinton cant manage her own campaign… $20 million in debt let alone her own state for as much earmarks she took, wh would i elect her president.

How can she be VP when her job is to put forth and back the ideals of the President? SHe has smeared Obama's name int he mud worse than any republican will ever do in the fall.

I can't believe some of the Clintonistas and how cloudy their vision is.

hanah abraham   May 13th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

the only down side to this is that i would have enjoyed watching the clintons face barr.
as to clinton being credited for obama's campaign capabilities, i would say get real.
hanah

Alex   May 13th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Why do people think Barrack Obama is going to make such a "wondeful" President? His battle cry is "Change." I ask two simple questions….1. Change to what? 2. Why should I believe you? Sorry! This ain't the time for "on the job training" and "change" doesn't happen overnight. Politics is politics and wishful thinking ain't gonna get it done either! Obama likes to talk in generalities but so far, other than the charisma and fancy talking, you haven't convinced me you're good enough to walk the walk!

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   May 13th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Remy, i have read many posts stating why a person will not vote for Senator Obama for this reason or that. 85% of them are petty. your rationale does not even reach the level of petty. everything you just said is COMPLETELY wrong and/or false. EVERYTHING..

Senator Obama owes no one in the democratic party. Hillar (and bill) are the democratic party, which is why she started out with an over 100 superdelegate lead from the moment she announced)

McCain has lobbiests WORKING "ON" HIS CAMPAIGN…

obviously you were looking for a reason not to vote for Senator "O". but hey… whatever helps you sleep at night.

Michael Lewis   May 13th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Will somebody wake Hillary up and tell her the campaign is over. Apparently, she is losing sleep from all those 3AM phone calls from the snipers in Bosnia

gary   May 13th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

HEY YOU STUPID O.B. SUPPORTERS AN CLINTON HATERS. OBAMA HAS ALREADY BROUGHT CHANGE. HATE, RACIST, DIVISION ,AND I DONT WANT TO SEE ANYMORE OF HIS CHANGES. BEST CHANGE HE CAN DO IS GO BACK TO SENATE AND LEARN SOMETHING.

Proud American   May 13th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

America needs Obama in the White House!!!

Kelly   May 13th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Don't you think it would stop a lot of this hate talk if Barack was endorsed by Colin Powell? Have you been in the blogs attached to the Houston Chronicle? If not, you may want to avoid them. There are more than a few racist wearing hoods. Some claim to not be racist but "just don't trust a 'Muslim' in the White House". Crazy, right? These folks are being disengenuious of course. But this stuff has spread, most likely from FOX and friends.

An endorsement from Colin Powell would shut a lot of people up. And Colin Powell has plenty of reason to endorse Obama. He really is a good man who only reluctantly joined the Bush administration. I don't think he had any idea they would pimp him out as they did. And after bing tricked into going before the UN with those lies the Bush administration cooked up, he should feel a duty to set the record straight. Just a thought.

Stephan   May 13th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Hillary supporters better to accept the defeat And stop crying. world doesn't need another cowboy or republican in white house please make us all a favor and don't mess up. vote for issues not persons.
regards

Ernest   May 13th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

The best of Obama is yet to come. History will prove him the best President. Remember blacks were prevented from sports and other activities, but they have turn out to be BEST. Obama for 08.

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   May 13th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

As a former chicagoan… I saw this "I'll leave the party and vote for the other guy" before… It was Harold Washington. Chicago is the most democratic of democratic cities… It is also one of the most racist. So when Rich Daley Jr, and Jane Byrne split the white vote,(i think back in '83) and Harold came up the middle (with blacks and progressives) to win the Democratic nomination…. it was utter political chaos…

People who voted Democratic their entire lives suddenly and literally said… "I'm voting for the white guy…" (and he republicans had a shot at the mayors office for the first time in over 60 years)…

like I said… I've seen this movie before…..

By the way… Harold won…..

Enough open minded people voted on issues and brought real change until Harold's death one year into his second term (which was won by a landslide). Real change CAN happen.

Ken from Atlanta   May 13th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

To ALL!!! those white harworking blue-collared americans that just LOVE Mrs Clinton and for overt reasons say that you will never vote for Obama, google "Hillary Clinton Screw 'em" and see what you candidate thought of you when she felt you had shorted here husband. I was like you completely in love with the Clintons until I took a closer look at how they operate. I can not say I am a man of principle and then say I am a Clinton supporter; the two just don't go together. Obama is a blank slate, I grant you that and one has no idea what to expext except for what he says on the campaign trail but you can bet you sweet bottom that the Clintons will do as they have always done. LIE!!!. America does not need another power hungry person in the white house; we need change.

bigben   May 13th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Not really. He is ripe for the republicans to beat like a red-headed step-child.

gary   May 13th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

YOU OBAMA SUPPORETRES AND CLINTON HATERS DONT GIVE UP HATING DO YA. THATS ALRIGHT ,BECAUSE WE WILL GET EVEN IN NOV. YOU HATERS AGAINST THE CLINTONS HAVE DIVIDED THIS PARTY AND WE WILL VOTE REPUBLICAN. THIS RACE HAS BEEN FIXED FOR OBAMA FROM THE BEGINING.THE MEDIA AND HATERS HAVE SO MUCH BIAS AGAINST A WOMAN LEADER.HE PLAYS THE RACE CARD WHEN HRC FIGHTS BACK. THIS RACE HAS BEEN NOTHING BUT RACIAL AND BIAS. THE SUPER DELIGATES ARE ONLY GOING TOWARD O.B. BECAUSE THEY DONT WANT A WOMAN LEADER. HRC LOOSES ALL DEMS. LOOSE.I WOULDN'T TAKE VP. IF I WAS HILLARY AFTER ALL THE HATE AND BIAS AGAINST HER FROM YOU LOST MINDED YOUNG O.B. VOTERS. RACE VOTING FOR RACE, YOUNG VOTING FOR A UNKNOWN PIED PIPER ,YOU CALL THIS RACE FAIR.WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND. YOU KICKED HRC TO THE CURB, AND SHE IS YOUR ONLY PRAYER. OBAMA WILL LOOSE IN NOV. ALL YOU HATERS AND O.B. SUPPORETERS HAVE WASTED YOUR MONEY. US CLINTON SUPPORTERS WILL GET THE LAST LAUGH.

black republican   May 13th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

i hope this bickering goes on until august!!! mccain is looking presidential, and fighting among the democrats amusing to say the least. i see the party is pushing for an obama-clinton tkt. i personally hope it happens because the dislike for hillary will surely send many of the democrats to mccain!! to all the republicans, sit back and enjoy the TRAIN WRECK in the democratic party!!!

Dana in Maryland   May 13th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

This extended race has cost Obama supporters a lot of money. Between the candidates we have wasted a half billion dollars. If Hillary still had a real chance, I could see the expense as possibly worth it, but for her to stay in the race with next to zero chance to win just to let a bunch of voters have their day in the sun will see another 100 million down the political drain feeding advertising agencies and not helping those who need it. Thanks a lot!

Scott   May 13th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

If Hillary were to win the nomination it would just make it that much easier for me to vote for McCain. I'm Libertarian and Hillary is not a moderate she would get nothing done as president. She is as Democrat as Reagan was Republican. With one major difference. The Democrats were scared Sh–less of Reagan. Republicans and independents hate Hillary.

Mrs.L   May 13th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

The only reason many will not vote for Obama for one reason. He is black and still this country fears that because of the sins this country has committed against blacks for over 400 years.

Those of you to whom this applies, would rather go through 4 more years of high sucide rates, poverty and dispare, economical, societal and political. Rather than to vote for a black man.

This is a sad state of reason, How much longer will we allow these types of injustices to continue?

SAD SAD SAD What happened to character and standing on that????

Chris   May 13th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Much of the publicized vulnerabilities are actually brought on by media and clinton campaign who persist to position Obama in that light. I don't see media voraciously positioning Clinton as a candidate who cannot win affluent educated white americans, black voters, and college young voters as if they don't matter ??? If Obama is the nominee for democrats and by some mircacle (long shot I think) the final election should name McCain for presidency, then we all can point to Hillary as the vindictive spoiler for her party, with her persistence to drag out a long primary race despite all mathematical odds. It goes to affirm and show Hillary is not a trustworthy person who is bent on her self serving agenda rather than genuine interest in the future generation of America.

ovitshio Branco from New Mexico   May 13th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

My dad also was an officer in the Navy in WWII, my Uncle Tommy a west point graduate and decorated war hero in Korean and i served from 63-65. My dad was republican chairman for our county, everyone in my family thinks it's a sin to vote for a democrat but i have to say this time I AM BITTER ABOUT THE WAR YOU AND BUSH AND CLINTON GOT US IN WHEN THERE WAS ZERO REASON AND NOW WE CAN'T GET OUT WITHOUT A WORSE PROBLEM. I AM BITTER that there are families welcoming their loved ones back from iraq in a casket, I AM BITTER that we had a republican president and congress and did not help the people who the Bible says we are supposed to. I am voting for Obama and I am not a kid—I am old enough to see what you have done to this great country of ours and I am so ashamed. If you meet St. Peter in Heaven please explain why the greatest country in the world is so self serving and why we have babies going to bed hungry—-in this country. I AM BITTER AT WHAT YOU AND BUSH HAVE DONE TO THIS GREAT COUNTRY and see a young Ab Lincoln in Obama who one day will have students studying his works as we do Lincoln. SHAME SHAME SHAME

B. Reagan   May 13th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

I must say that it is with great regret that I realize that I do not expect or want to vote for Hillary Clinton in 2008. I think having a woman president would be a WONDERFUL milestone for our country, as women are historically THE minority, regardless of what state or country they live in. And, I very much understand why her supporters are so enthusiastic in their support of her. She is a very effective politician, and she demonstrates great intelligence, tenacity, determination and skill. Furthermore, I believe that the vast majority of her supporters support her not because she is white or because she is a woman, or both - I believe the majority of them support her because they honestly believe she is the best candidate.
My only major criticism of her, other than her historic support of the war in Iraq, is related to the tactics of her campaign against Senator Obama. Her tactics have caused me, and a great number of her former supporters, to realize that Senator Obama is a much more uniting figure. Obama offers hope and inspiration to such a broad and varied population, a huge number of Americans who see the greatness and hope that has not been manifest in a president since our country was robbed of JFK. Huge numbers of Americans, of all ages, races, and backgrounds support Obama at this point, and it saddens me to hear the things that I’ve heard from Hillary about him. Her words on, “hardworking Americans“ and “white Americans” were the most disgusting thing voiced in the campaign so far. I hope she comes to her senses and offers Senator Obama the support that the majority of voters and delegates have already given him. I would love to see her share in or follow 8 years of an Obama administration, and thereby unite the Democratic party and allow it to heal the deep wounds and divides cause by 8 years of the Bu$h Administration.
Come on Senator Clinton, you are arguably one of the most powerful figures in the country right now - don’t squander your chance to make a positive difference for this great nation of ours! Show us you’re still the woman we all grew to so greatly respect and/or admire! Our pledges and votes, fairly counted and recorded, are showing you the way. Please join us!

Bob from Iowa   May 13th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Clinton voted for the war and now wants to pull out immediately. She recently threatened on National Television to OBLITERATE IRAN. Obama has no experience to be the President and Commander in Chief of the U. S. Military. John McCain has the experience and would eventually create a stable region in Iraq like we did in Europe, Japan and S. Korea. If we can not commit to spreading freedom and peace worldwide what is our existance worth. When the Dem's declare defeat in Iraq we will only strengthen those who hate America and enable them to spread that hate onto generations to come.

Tulllalol   May 13th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Oh Wolf, Wolf… Here I thought for a brief moment you had changed to the better and become a somewhat less biased. But you just had to add that last paragraph, right. Does one call that being phony and oh so transparent, little man …

Linda   May 13th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

If Obama gets the nomination………I will vote for McCain and I am a Democrat.

ovitshio Branco from New Mexico   May 13th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

There is a diffrence between being "educated" vs. being "learned."
After reading 95% of the notes (blogs) on CNN, here are some conclusions:
1.Hillary's supporters may be learned, but they are not educated. That is, they show gross negligence in doing research to uncover the truth.

2. Majority of Hillary's supporters write using "uppercase" letters, suggesting that they are rude, bitter, and inconsiderate.

3. Like their candidate, most of Obama supporters are very humble and put this nation "first". Wealth and greed are seen as secondary or remote issues

4. All of the lies and disinformaiton about Barack is going up in smoke as past political propaganda. We are now witniessing history unfolding before our very eyes, as the nations' first Democratically elected black man gets voted into the highest position of authority in the country. I can honestly say that I am proud to be an American again. Thank you Barack, for being a true leader.

Remy   May 13th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

I voted for Hillary at out state caucus and I am supporting her till it is over. She might not get the nomination but I will never vote for Obama who is a lame puppet of the powers-that-be of the democratic party.

I'd rather vote for McCain. At least I know he would actually be the president because he is obviously not indebted to anybody in the Republican Party, having won his nomination with hardly any party 'scrimmage'.

Missy M   May 13th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

A better campaigner? Are you kidding? All that means is that he has become more skilled at saying what people want to hear - it doesn't mean that he has become a better candidate. At this point there is little that Obama can do to mend the democratic party - the party has simply lost its way. I'm a lifelong democrat, but can not, in good conscious vote for a candidate who is so openly opposed to our capatilist way of life. He has no plan for strengthening the economy at a time when we so desperately need businesses to grow and prosper. McCain, at least, is pro-business. No one is talking about it, but that's what we need right now, a strong, pro-business leader.

Linda   May 13th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Will Cnn be able to call the WV race early?……….or will it take all nIght?

HA HA HA

If you pal Obama was the winner you would be able to call it early…2 min.. after the polls close………………

Ed   May 13th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

I can't believe the racism that still exists in your country …

I was supporting Hillary under she lied about the shot on the airfield in Bosnia..then the Republican-style attack ads and then the divisive comments she makes on a daily basis only drives your country not only the Democratic ppart further apart even when it is plainly evident she has lost..

Obama will win and it is disgusting to see how low Hillary has gotten in her remarks about "white Americans"..she is only dividing her party further.. if she runs in 2012, people will still remember how childish and inflamatory she is being..

And for those that say they will vote for McCain rather than Obama for whatever reasons they can to mask their racist attitude is absolutely disgusting…

Think about the future of your country and set aside your prejudice and racist attitude cause if McCain gets in, there will only be an even worse economy, more deaths in Iraq for a war that is only being fought for oil and not a valid cause
Do you really want a guy like McCain with his finger on the button..

You think the USA is not looked upon favorably by the rest of the world..if McCain gets in..USA will be looked upon as a nation of racist prejudice fools…

Luis Melendez   May 13th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

What really makes Obama so great is that he reaches out to the American people in a way that Hillary cannot. He makes jokes during his interviews, admits to the things he's done (more than any politician, from what I've seen, lol), and is juat more human than any presidential candidate I've seen. I'm just a small Puerto Rican hoping for big things from this guy.

Obama '08, son! ^_^

Patrick, NY   May 13th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

To John in Oregon,
I believe you meant ANWR, not Anwar… ANWR stands for Arctic National Wildlife Refuge. It is in Alaska. Just a heads up.

Good report Mr. Blitzer. Obama has a long road ahead of him, but he is more than capable of handling himself.

—Obama '08—

Latina por Obama   May 13th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

WE are in this all together. our votes will decide who wins. We ought to each other as Americans to be respectul and not hateful.
The clintons to many of our disapointment, have shown an ugly side, and wheter you like them or not, there are things that have been done and said that are unacceptable no matter which party or nominee you support.

This is a great country where we can agree to disagree where we can talk without being persecuted, and where posibilities are greater than any other country on this earth.

Let Hillary run, after all is her right. however, to use the race and gender card pursposedly and as she and bill continue to do so, it is very destructive and it shakes the very fundatmentals of this country. we dont have to like each other however, we ought each other tolerance and respect, and the clintons have shown they have none of that.

in the universe there is that law which is not man made but just universal, " what goes around comes around," and justice even if slow it will always show itself at the end……….

thank you to every AMerican who has voted, regardless of whom they voted for, thank you to every soldier who went to war, even so they never asked for to go or like war, thank you to the superdelegates who are in a dificult position because of the status quo and because of some people feelings and sense of entitlement, but we must think of our country.

think twice, this is our country, our future our children's future. We do not deserve liars, and people who encourage racism, and enable all the possible isms..

the world has had enough of those dictators………

HJ   May 13th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

As a CANADIAN watching your elections, I am truly inspired by Obama.
He's progressive, without the Clinton baggage. Do you guys really want another Clinton?
God bless America!!

No way VP Ms. Pantsuit   May 13th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

No way for President or VP .
Perhaps Mc Clinton is on McShames short list since we all know
Hillary Rodham Clinton is a Republican in a Pantsuit .

Isnt it a stretch how she started counting votes that are no counts but not untill she started needing a higher count ?So what else will she come up with another Bosnia ?They just keep coming so plug your ears.
Go Obama you are our Hope Yes We Can .

It is Wolf B. /Clinton supporters,Republicans spreading this Vp B.S.

Mrs E   May 13th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

These posts on CNN just shows that this country has not come that far after all. If you dont vote for Obama you will continue to have your lives guided by fear and the lies and hate that this country has been built on and run by for centuries.

This man has dealt with everything that has been thrown his way. How many of you would have the constitution to stand so long. Not for himself but for the HAVE-NOTS America has produced by the Bush- Clinton-Bush era.

Get out of the line of followers and make a decision on your own, with your own intelligence. Stop the generational curses that your prejudiced forefathers have past on to you.

Make a choice based on doing whats right for the right reasons. Stop the ignorance that caused so many of the plights this country suffers from.

Wisdom   May 13th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

I would never vote to MCSame. How can you continue a war that has seemingly no end? A war that is costing lives, growth of our economy, has tied into our housing market, has tied into job loss, and especially high gas prices. Gas affects everything in this counrty and the Middle East will never let you get a hold on it. But I will support an honest person, who truly cares about the people and truly wants to see things get done. A person who can stitch ties between group and/or people. If clinton wins the democratic nod fair and square she has my vote.

But, if she plays some type of crooked game and takes the nomination anyway, me and millions of other democrats will not vote. And that is not a threat but a promise. As far as McCain. The man who was and still is against the Rights Of All People. One Nation, He doesn't even believe in the constituation. LOL… Not a chance in hell. He just wants to start fights with MiddleEastern people and gain control of crude oil like Bush. This is why he is called McSane. Some of you are living outside of reality and need a check.

al   May 13th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

First of all I am not surprise with the majority of clinton voters supporting a gas tax holiday after all a great deal of lesser educated and poor families supports her and its up to abama to educate them properly. Secondly cnn please do the math. If 35% of wv clinton supporters and she is carrying the state by over 40 points then obama is doing quite well.

Jack   May 13th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

You are in west Virginia Doing exit poles asking white voters if they think west virginia voters are racest because of thier support of Clinton
You guys at CNN with your blatent support of Obama have been making me sick. 92% of the black population can vote for obama but you don't see any racism in that. I guess you just think that 92%are sure he is most qualified to be President. It seems to me it's simply because he is black and thats ok just don't call the white voters racist I wonder what would happen to that percentage if obama was a white man, so where is the racism

Tyler   May 13th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Barack Hussein Obama or John Mccain? Which one sounds more presidential? Which one loves and is proud of this country more? Which one fought for this country and got caught as a POW? Which one does Hamas NOT support? Which one wants the family and the individual to make decisions, not the government?

mccain 08

I   May 13th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

I would like to make a very simple observation about Wolf Blitzer's blog entry: It's a well-crafted opinion piece! This has NOTHING to do with media bias, and in fact is a window into one American's thoughts about a contest with which he's been quite close for the last year. The whole point is to get us talking; you can accept or deny Wolf's argument, but don't do him the disservice of claiming his reporting is biased when he, like the rest of you, is simply offering up his opinion! Thanks for your tireless reporting, Wolf!

Glenda MBUGUA   May 13th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Why do CNN editors continously keep on mentioning racistic Issues about the elections in the Democratic Campaign between
Senator Obama/ Clinon.
Please Elaborate on the issue that White voters and Black Voter
No matter our Colours We are ALL Americans.
Why not use……… American Voters………….. rather than Black and white
voters what is your justification on this.
Thanks

Tyler   May 13th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Barack Hussein Obama or John Mccain? Which one sounds more presidential? Which one loves and is proud of this country more? Which one fought for this country and got caught as a POW? Which one does Hamas NOT support? Which one wants the family and the individual to make decisions, not the government?

mccain 08

MP   May 13th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Those who have voted for Bush the second term now must reap the benefits… "Ask yourself are you better off today than 8 yrs. ago?" if yes, then vote Republicans again. You deserve it!

KE   May 13th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

This race didn't make Obama strong, the media did.

There is slow surge of movement. Almost everybody in the media wrote Hillary off as a possible woman nominee after Indiana. Din't upset me though, there's life after media. Life goes on.

We will endose the Hillary administration. Not Obama. Next choice, McCain.

The only way Obama can win in November will be to have Hillary on the ticket. Anybody else with Obama won't work. Nobody can get Hillary's supporters. It's a mystery that some of you may not understand.

Hillary is the only choice. There are many people willing to vote for McCain first time in their life, but not Obama. Obama has nothing to offer. Picking Obama is another Bush and Cheney.

If your house is on fire, better pay attention.

I also rememberd, we don't need to talk to people who we don't like.

donna   May 13th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

I listened to a conservative radio broadcast today and the discussion was around how people wouldn't vote for Obama because of his name. Now that sounds like an informed, sophisticated decision.

The reasons some people aren't voting for Obama don't make sense. I guess they really are not educated enough to know how to inform themselves on the candidates, and I know many of them are biased. So sad. Clinton is so dishonest, mean spirited, EGOCENTRIC and amoral, that it is beyond me how any informed, intelligent, unbiased person could possibly vote for her. GO OBAMA '08!

LiLi   May 13th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Do you Hillary supporters read anything other than what is on the blogs? I suggest that you go out and read Obama's plans on issues that are important in this election and then make an informed decision that he wouldn't be the best president, don't make it on the fact that you don't like him because of his potential win against Hillary only, especially woman, because as you know if McCain appoints conservative Judges, Roe v. Wade could potentially be overturned, which could mean that a woman's right to choose could be taken away. Also, to all of those mothers out there that have children fighting in this war, we are in the midst of a mini Vietnam, where lives are being lost everyday over our government jumping the gun and starting this war. Both Obama and Clinton want to end it, McCain has never said he wants to the end the war. He's just like Bush, he doesn't want to withdraw at a time where our nation would see this war as a loss. I'm an Obama supporter and as much as I don't like Hillary, the Dems care more about women's rights and the protection of our young children that could potentially be caught in a situation where a draft could be instituted and our teens that are turning 18 in the next few years could be caught up in that. Think people think.

Dr. Z. - a female, a "whitey", and a Ph.D.   May 13th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

It's nice to see you use Barack Obama's first name, Wolf, at least at the beginning of your comments. I am personally pretty fed up with many of the CNN staff (I think Cambell Brown may be the worst offender), always refer to Senator Obama as "Obama" while calling Senator Clinton "Hilary Clinton" and Senator Mccain "John McCain" - I wonder if there is a bit of subtle racism going on, maybe one or two generations up from when bigots called African-American men "boy" - now, just omit their first names?.

Because of this, I have started checking out MSNBC political coverage (when that is available), to see if they might be more even-handed. (Watching Fox News is really just funny with their blatant anti- Dem comments! and their "objective" addition - Karl Rove.)

weird...   May 13th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

not so long ago the same Obama supporters thanking Wolf for his analysis were calling Wolf and CNN all kinds of names….oh that's right, they weren't being nice to Obama….well it looks like the Dems have found the ideal candidate: if you dare say something negative about Obama you're immediately tagged a white-trash, ignorant, uneducated racist and you get ripped to bits by countless Obama pitbuls…oh I mean Obama supporters…by the way educated Obama supporters, how do you find so much time to respond to CNN's articles? Shouldn't you be working (that's why you got your degree, right?)

Anonymous   May 13th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Some falsities that keeps getting thrown around!
1) that Obama cheated. Now this is clearly false, he has not done anything of that sort and stating otherwise is false.
2) That Hillary is a crazy witch. I personally hate these kind of attacks, it is reminiscent of the disrespect we have for others. Hillary has done an amazing job, against a lot of odds, true some were internal and others external.
3) The Idea that Obamabots or Hillraizers (on the blogs) represent the position of either candidate…. RIDICULOUS!

Oh and some home truths! All politicians lie… They are human, and sometimes have to to get where they need to go, where they could be helpful.

Neither Obama nor Hillary is perfect! They've both had to shy away from some positions and or apologize for some mispeak. They are only human. But it is ridiculous to imagine that their are some who think they have hidden agenda's against America (be that based on some false sense of entitlement, or anti-american agenda).

What most likely drives them, is an inner-believe that they can do better than has been done in the past. And yes some bit of personal arrogance too. No one, not even Dennis Kucinich or Ron Paul runs for president without a bit of that arrogance (It is a requirement, and not a shortcoming).

And finally, the Obamabots might not want to here this, but the best V.P for the democrats was always going to be the loser of the primary. They've both been that Good!

KATHY   May 13th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

God help me, i can't figure out who in the world is out there voting for this woman? All the blue collar workers that NAFTA put out of work? all the people of my demographics who should remember all the crap that went on when those she and Bill were in the White House. that we are still suffering because of? all the redneck bigots in in West Va? How her winning WV could change the way people look at Obama is beyond me. Who cares what a bunch of bigoted rednecks think? They have a black man and a white woman to choose from. Trust me if he weren't black, she wouldn't win. They make not like any race over than theirs - whatever that is - but they truly feel there is only one thing a woman is good for and her place is somewhere behind the pickup truck, hunting dog and kids. So if Hillary takes WV she ain't getting much. Trust me she has no use for that state, other than the votes it will get her.

anthony   May 13th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

why do so many people keep using the word exsperience just because your the wife of a president does not qualify you to be president of the united states hillery does not have more exsperience than barak its just the name that makes her sound like the qualified person for the job some of you guys just want her to win no matter what but if your a true dimm fall in line

obama 08

pat   May 13th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

How anybody think this guy won Fair is unbelieveable Two democrates are running and he ends up with 91 % of black vote .. I will never vote for him…

derek   May 13th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

If Obama is the nominee, I will be voting Republican for the first time. Obama is only willing the red states that the democrats are expected to lose anyway. I feel the super-delegates should be held accountable in the upcoming elections if their Obama does not win the general election, which he wil not.

LA. WOMAN   May 13th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

America needs a face lift and Obama is the guy! let's make her beautiful around the world again. no more old washington, poster girl go away!

Strength In Numbers   May 13th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Darth Vadik, CA (the first comment) hit the nail on the head…it made Hillary lose her mind. I was a Hillary fan from the start, however this campaign has brought out the ugly in her and it doesn't look good. If Bush hasn't taught us anything but one thing is that it's about CHARACTER!!! Bush and his administration came in corrupt so of course we ended up with a corrupt govvernment in Irag, which the administration covered up. On the other hand here we have Barack who has gotten stronger. Now that's the kind of character I want from a president. Hillary and her clan has brought out the worse in people. It's sad!

Emmanuel   May 13th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Some say Obama is weaker against McCain. But Obama can beat McCain just as easily as Bill beat Bush senior.
Bush senior and McCain are about the same. Wartime pilots, guned down in enemy territory. Ideas won it for Bill and it will for Obama.

Robert   May 13th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

John, OR
You are truly blind and do not see the reality.

LA WOMAN   May 13th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

america need a face lift and obama is the guy! let's make her beautiful again

derek   May 13th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Wolf, wolf, wolf…Please! The extended race had not made Obama stronger. It is you in the media who have made him stronger. His base is eroding. Had the previous primaries/caucuses been held today, he would not stand a chance. Thanks to only your coat-tails does he have a shot.

Chut Pata   May 13th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

What's proved to be good for Obama proved to be bad for Billary. Obama turned out strong and Billary turned out broke as her campaign goes "budget deficit" of 20million dollars.

Go Obama let her contest till she spills all the money she got thru unfair means, its recession time in USA and economy needs Billary's billions.

Isabel   May 13th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

What are the superdelegates thinking? Hillary is the best prepared for the country at this moment, and the delegates from Michigan and Florida should count. If you were to have an important surgery, would you go to a rookie surgeon, or would you go to the best prepared, to the Top Gun? Well right now, America needs someone to put America again in the map, improve the economy, end the war, etc. and for that there is no better candidate than Hillary. Obama won't win against McCain. Wake up, and star giving Hillary what she deserves, that is your support, and superdelegates. Obama can wait 8 years, and then be President. He almost never voted when it was neede, even during the campaign he has responde late to the attacks, is that what America needs, or is a President that is always ready?

rusty   May 13th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

I'm still not voting for him!! He didn't do anything substantial here in Illinois and he ran a very strong campaign. Why should I believe him now? And shame on his supporters for calling President Bill Clinton racist!! Come November you will see the biggest losers - Obamaniacs.

Russ   May 13th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

It is amzaing reading the comments after your blog. People really are bitter and biased. If you are a Democrat support either candidate but not to the point of insulting the other. I am for Obama, may not like Hillary's win no matter what attitude but I have to respect her toughness. I would support her if somethning goes wrong and
Obama does not get the nomination. Still much better than anykind of continuation of Bush's policies.

faye, NV   May 13th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Obama is not the only one that have weaknesses, all have some weakness. If he is the pick for the elections will Hillary&family vote for Obama or will she vote for Mccain?

I believe she will vote the other way because she brought the race card in. Both candidates need all Dems to vote in this election.

Instead she has plainly stated that her Whites will not vote for him. This is upsetting and unthinkable to here her make such a remark. I think she is gullyable.

Nothing wrong with the comments   May 13th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

There is nothing wrong with the comments. They are doctrinal and theological differences. Catholics publicly worship marry, and pray to saints, and ask men for forgiveness of their sins.

We still have love for them, they just need to take a closer look at the scriptures.

Bayou Joe   May 13th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

The man can't hold a candle to McCain. McCain is not George Bush, no matter how he wants to spin it, McCain is his own man. McCain cares for all people regardless of Race or Religion. McCain served his country and will continue to serve it as President of the United Stattes. Long Live John McCain.

Granny   May 13th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Why are Hillary's slip ups lies and Obama's slip ups are mistakes? Where did he go to school? He says he has visited 57 states and has 2 more to go as he didn't visit Hawaii? Does he know how many states we have? He is a Harvard graduate. He can NOT win the primary either unless the Super Delegates GIVE it to him.

Ryan   May 13th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

If Obama has this sown up like the media and his supports claim, then why are so many people refusing to get on board in Kentucky and West Vergina and vote for Obama.
If anything this highlights the Democrats biggest problem, Hilary's supports do not want to vote for Obama, which means Obama will win a nomination only to lose the country.
Superdelegates, think twice, do you really want to throw away our best chance to take back the White House?

Clinton/Obama 08 or Obama/Clinton 08 no other choice.

Julie   May 13th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

Nobody has polled me………I'm a Democrat, and if Obama wins the Democratic nomination, I, as a PROUD Democrat WILL vote for McCain. I just talked to a big Democratic political figure in New Mexico, who is also planning, for the first time in his involvement with the Democratic party, to vote Republican if Obama is nominated.

Srinath Dharmapadam   May 13th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Wolf,

I believe in all fairness to Sen. Clinton, she should be given the option to do her best. If we keep psychologically brain washing the people that she is not going to win, the public while they are voting, are going to presume that she is not going to vote for Sen. Clinton. In what way is that fair for Sen. Clinton? No doubts, Sen. Obama is a good candidate, and so is Sen. Clinton. Press should stop speculating on either one of them, and wait for the public to make a decision on their own. If Sen. Obama wins, so be it. But press should not kill Sen. Clinton's chances, before the whole race is over. So long as Super delegates have all not committed, there is still a chance. We have to accept that FL and MI has to be counted, otherwise, Democrats will lose those states in Nov.

Gillis   May 13th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Yes Wolf. A good workout hurts but that thing builds muscles if the weights don't crush your backbone. Which means you have to have been strong to begin with.

Loi   May 13th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

As a life long democrat I can say, I can NOT trust this man with a 10 foot pole. The color of his skin has nothing to do with it. HE IS A ROOKIE FULL OF EMPTY WORDS OF "HOPE".

GOD HELP AMERICA.

Now before I am a Democrat I am an American and I will not give my vote to someone I can not trust. Is the first time of my life I will have to vote Republican but makes me proud that I won't let anyone influence my decision, only Obama can sell this one if he ever get the nomination.

Terrence (Winston Salem,NC)   May 13th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Walter in Maine -

Psst… the "PRIMARY" election in that state is over. Just thought you should know that before you say he's breaking any rules.

Tejano   May 13th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

What planet are you on Blitzer. Obama is not stronger at least among my peers. We have overcome the racial divides and this idiot and his pastor are causing divisions among us again. Thank God my friends know that Obama and his pastor are in the minority when it comes to racial hatred. As a member of the forgotten minority soon to be the majority we refuse to buy into the rehetoric of this closet Muslim.

Joseph Adewole   May 13th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

What type of experience is Hillary talking about? You have said it all here that BO is getting better and stronger daily unlike what he was few months ago. This show us one good thing; BO has the right type of people behind him.

Pat M   May 13th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Well one certainly couldn't say that Wolf Blitzer is bias after reading this report ! (sarcasm)

I guess that's why he didn't ask the questions I sent in for his Interview with Obama last week. In fact, he didn't ask any questions that were truly vital to the Presidential campaign or worthy of Obama's answers. Americans were still as much in the dark after the Interview as they were before it started.

I truly believed that CNN was above such partisan reporting. I also believe that all New Networks should remain neutral and refrain from trying to sway the public opinion. I surely couldn't define Wolf's report as being neutral

mona   May 13th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

Finally a journalist who comes right out and says who he supports who isn't under MSNBC's payroll. Thank You Wolf. So let's see the primary is his practice run for the general election and his general election will be his practice run to get into the White House…OMG and there is no practice run to actually run the White House. OMG and you picked him.
Nice Job Blitzer.

Terrence (Winston Salem,NC)   May 13th, 2008 5:37 pm ET

To all Hillary supporters, its been a tough race, but Obama is not stealing the election, he played by the rules in place. Rules that Hillary also agreed to. If you don't agree with the rules, thats fine, lobby to change them for the next election, but they are the current rules in place.

Obama is not buying the election. His money came from over a million supporters that believe in him. They voted with their wallets.

The sad truth is that Hillary was overconfident that she would be the nominee by Super Tuesday and she completely screwed up her campaign because of it. Some year we will have a woman president, it just wont be next year. The time has come to rally around the nominee, just as she would expect if she was that nominee.

I will not BASH Clinton, but out of respect, I welcome all true Democrats to unite behind the party's elected candidate.

Chris, Silicon Valley, CA, USA   May 13th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Next: OJT?

A time has come   May 13th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

This race has surely made Barack stronger - bringing out the best in him. On the contrary the race has bought out the worse in clinton. The race is over and its time to turn the page.

Jan   May 13th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

I am asking all Hillary supporters to boycott these Cnn sites. I sent many blogs that were not posted supporting Hillary. Let the Obamabots yell and crow at each other. They hate us "typical hard-working white people ' and love to fill up the sites with ugly comments against us. Lets make sure they have only themselves to scream and curse at and make accusations of racism. We will never convince them that we are Americans making a choice for a President….Let them put their rock star in and weep in November. Educated Nurse for Hillary. (this one won't be posted either.)

Lionel   May 13th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Wolf,

When you interview Hillary tomorrow, would you ask her if she thinks she would be the better candidate against McSame. Why can't she beat Obama in the Democratic primary.

Wisdom   May 13th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

It is not secret that West VA is a highly racists state as a whole. Anyone who is not caucasian( and a few that are) who has lived or have family who have lived or currently residing there knows this full well. It is no surprise, given the make-up and people coupled with their attitudes towards others that they over-whelmingly support Clinton. That state is less lkely for change as they are more prone to hold onto views from 1834. It's amazing that God loves these people too. If it were me, I surely wouldn't. And the sad thing is, they will leave this world with unwarranted hate in their hearts. Nothing worst than not knowing why you dislike/hate something. To me, that thought process is very animalistic and uncivilized. "If one cannot conquer and relinquish their hatred, then they will forever be a prisoner and will never see peace". And for those who say that a large number of African American's supported Obama in previous states, yes they have. But when and Hilliary supporter is going door to door and trying to gain supporters, 9 times out of 10 he/she is not being called a "pig", "inbred"or a "devil". That is the difference. Not on who you support, but the reasons why you support them.

rod   May 13th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Hillary has lost and all she can do now is make herself look ridiculous; however she is hurting Obama not on policy issues but by continuous inflammatory racial comments. Also, all this talk of Hillary or her surrogates Wesley Clark, Madeline Albright, Richard Holbrook, Joe Biden and Joe Liberman is outrageous. Hillary and her surrogates were clinging to the war swords along with Bush just before the Iraq invasion. Obama should not give these two-faced democrats a chance to mess up his presidency. I would trust more Colin Powel than any of Hillary or Bill's friends!

Michael   May 13th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Good story idea.
I am glad Obama is running so strong and
even though her heart may be in the right place
a candidate for (my) president should know better
than to run up a multi-million dollar debt to get what
she wants. Extrapolate that to our federal budget and
look out. More of the same.

Vote for Change, vote for Peace.

Obama 08

Hillary-ious   May 13th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

No thanks to you, Wolf, or to CNN.

D.Kimbro OHIO   May 13th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Susan in Missouri: I agree with you she started out as the strongest. I was prepared to support her, until she went negative. If she would have had the foresight to build an organization she would have won. Her campain has been a travesty. They told her it would be over by Feb 05, and clearly had no back up plan for if it wasnt. Although I am supporting Obama, she deserved better. Great job Carville to say if he wins you will support him. I may start liking you again now. Let's make up!!!!

Richard James   May 13th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

I realize that the "economy" is number one, but it seems to me as if the media and the can