Comments on: Schneider: More sobering news - the value gap

By: John, Brooklyn, NY

John, Brooklyn, NY — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:41:35 +0000

This is a clear demonstration of the impact that the scorched earth Clinton campaign has caused – Obama supporters alienated from a Clinton candidacy, and Clinton supporters refusing to support Obama because of the deep divisions that Hillary Clinton has caused.

We New Yorkers need to begin asking ourselves whether we need such a divisive political hack representing us in the US Senate – let alone the White House.

By: Dimitri

Dimitri — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:41:17 +0000

OBAMA or MCCAIN + HILLARY or MCCAIN = MCCAIN

Operation Chaos wins!

By: jason pawlik

jason pawlik — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:41:15 +0000

WV are a bunch of dummies. They still think the gas tax holiday is a good idea. Stay in school or you might end up in WV.

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:40:50 +0000

Super delegates should be coming Hillarys way NOW.. She deserves their support. She has worked for it .. THE PEOPLE are speaking!! And NICK RAHALL is a phony...and you can BET WV will NOT Vote him back in the next time. HE NEEDS TO GO >>>HE IS ELECTED TO VOTE THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE>...NOT HIS WALLET!!!

By: SH

SH — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:40:47 +0000

Hillary and Romney '08

They can tour WV in the: "SayAnythingToGetElected" Express

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:40:18 +0000

Why does this news seem a surprise. A lot of Obama supporters are backing him simply because he is an alternative to having the Clintons back in office. You could have put my pet cat up against the Clintons and they might have done as well.

By: Frank

Frank — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:40:07 +0000

Yeah, but those are WV exit polls. Everyone there is a slack-jawed yokel. What do you expect?

By: Liz T

Liz T — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:39:59 +0000

If you are looking for political motivations for the state of West Virginia, look no further than their Senator Robert Byrd. Erstwhile member of the KKK, opponent of confirmation of both black Supremes (Thurgood Marshall, the liberal and Clarence Thomas, the conservative), Condi Rice, and many other black government officials. Read his bio on Wikipedia and see who the people of WV have voted for for longer than any other serving senator.

They do not matter.

By: Roger

Roger — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:39:57 +0000

I guess the new definition of racist is somebody that dosn't vote for Obama.

I guess I'm one of them.

Write in Hillary!

By: JC

JC — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:39:57 +0000

Obama/Richardson would make an attractive ticket, while Obama/Hillary/Bill will destroy what Obama stands for.

By: Sure

Sure — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:39:56 +0000

I did think about supporting Obama after the Indiania and N.C. primaries, but after I've been reading these posts I realize his supporters are leftist socialists who will spew hate and racism everywhere; and when Obama loses in Nov, you can expect them to blame it on Clinton and her "racist" supporters.

By: Patrick

Patrick — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:39:20 +0000

I've been told as an x Hillary supporter to tell anyone doing exit polls that I would never vote for Obama! All supposedly to help her cause!! If Hillary had left the primaries earlier maybe the division wouldn't be so great!

By: Oregon

Oregon — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:39:17 +0000

As a voter from somewhere outside of Oregon . . . I don't care about West Virginia's "values." By lots of measurements, this is a state whose voters are especially racist and especially uneducated. I would rather heed the advice of people who tend to be smart and enlightened.

By: tired of Obama

tired of Obama — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:39:15 +0000

It is Hillary only for me.

Obama is a lying, sneaky hypocrit that has cheated his way to a small, narrow lead by playing the race card and disenfranchising voters.
He has mocked, jeered and ridiculed his much more qualified opponent.

Those are not my values.

His supporters are vitriolic and hateful- posting vulgar, filthy, denigrating insults.

By: John Smith

John Smith — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:39:06 +0000

Please VOTE for McCain. You might as well register as a Republican. But this time, Obama has won; this is as fair as it can get. Go ahead, vote for MCain, or ask hillary to run as an Independent candidate!!!

By: Nidia, New Mexico

Nidia, New Mexico — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:38:58 +0000

OMG – Bill Richardson just lied – just lied to Wolf Blitzer!!!

He now says Hillary should stay in the race, when 2 months ago he was calling for her to get out!!!

WHAT A LIAR!!!

By: kathy

kathy — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:38:56 +0000

obama, his supporters and the media has caused this problem so deal with it now McCain wont be as bad as bush and everyone knows this at least he will put all americans 1st

By: AP

AP — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:38:54 +0000

Regrding Mary's comment: May 13th, 2008 7:11 pm ET HELLO!!!!!!! THE FOLKS OF WEST VIRGINIA WOULD RATHER HAVE MCCAIN THEN BARACK BECAUSE MCCAIN IS WHITE….WILL SOMEONE IN THE MEDIA PLEASE SAY THE TRUTH…THESE PEOPLE IN WEST VIRGINIGA PENNSYLVANIA, KENTUCKY, OHIO, ETC. WHO SAY THEY DON'T WANT OBAMA…ARE SIMPLE VOTING BASED ON THE COLOR OF HIS SKIN. I'm sure there are racist Hillary supporters out there, however how is their voting for her because she's white any different than an African-American voting for Obama because he's black? Let's not ignore the fact that he has ~90% of their votes. Can you really tell me NONE of them are voting for him because he shares their skin color? Don't get me wrong, I'm by no means saying it right, but step back and look at your own candidate's supporters. There are plenty of Hillary supporters out there (myself included) who are voting her because we think she's the better candidate. It has nothing to do with race. Get a grip!!!

By: Sher

Sher — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:38:44 +0000

How could you even suggest Al Gore would play second fiddle to Obama. Give me a break. Hillary and Bill have done nothing to the Democratic party except help it. He was a wonderful president, indiscretions and all. She's a good candidate and would be a good president. It takes someone tough to be president and she is!!! What's wrong with letting everyone vote. Aren't we the party of everyone gets to vote? Obama supporters are just nasty and hateful. They say awful things about Hillary and Bill. Give it a rest. Let the voting continue and may the best woman win!!!!

By: David, Santa Rosa, CA

David, Santa Rosa, CA — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:37:35 +0000

Hey WOW, CNN predicts Clinton won in WV! Gee, they are a smart bunch over there.

Obama predicted the same thing... weeks ago!

By: STOP THE MADNESS

STOP THE MADNESS — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:37:35 +0000

This is no big surprise to anyone that has watched Hillary Clinton's constant down playing Obama is this place and the fact that he is not so well known there, but that will change once we get rid of her and he can attempt to unclog their minds of the poision she has injected.

By: girlscoutnut

girlscoutnut — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:37:33 +0000

Eastern block forming against Obama with Clinton write-in. Obama is the nominee of the Democratic Leadership and NOT the Democrats. Go Hillary! Onward to Kentucky, Puerto Rico and Oregon and the Dakotas. Protesting the lack of leadership of a not so democratic process.

By: CAKid

CAKid — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:37:13 +0000

How is WV representative of the party as a whole again? What a joke. Reporting crap like this exacerbates the situation.

By: Sharon Minnesota

Sharon Minnesota — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:37:07 +0000

The Democratic party is not my conscience. It's too bad that the Obama people are blindly following the DNC into an abyss of left wing hell. Clinton supporters are using their good judgment when they declare they won't vote for Obama and will not be responsible for America's down fall.

Stop blaming Clinton for our choices. We are people of democracy who don't need any advice from a failed political party to decide our fate.

By: Roger

Roger — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:36:49 +0000

Mickey. Hillary and Bill have been envolved in politics since high school.

By: Flittig

Flittig — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:36:36 +0000

This is in response to the earlier exit poll on the economy being the most important issue. It doesn't add up that the hard working "blue collar" voters select any economic campaign message of HRC. She is definitely a fighter and should be admired for that, but her message to this segment of the electorate is purely convenience for her to garner votes. I don't think these voters, who are the those who face the greatest economic hardship under the current circumstances, should really pay all that much heed to a candidate whose campaign finances are in the red. Is this how you really want the economy in the country to be? This the type of reckless abandon that has gotten the country into economic hardship it is facing in the first place. Yes, she has some great ideas and social policies, but she is hell bent on getting her way in everything that she does that she destroys what she is out to get. ie. Look to the universal healthcare failure in the '90s. She thinks far too linearly and doesn't recognize that although grit and determination are extremely valuable traits to have, so are the ability to think with a level head, be able to bring others into a process, and being open to ideas from others.

By: Jeff Illinois

Jeff Illinois — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:36:20 +0000

We know what Obama supporters value; loosing to Sen. Mc Cain. Way to GO!!!. I can't vote for McCain under any circumstances, but I don't have to vote for Obama either.

By: Zoey

Zoey — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:36:09 +0000

I still don't know why the Dems are making a big fuss over West Virginia when West Viriginia is voting Republican anyway. Congrats to Hiliary but it still doesn't change anything.

By: Bruce Taylor, Berkeley, CA

Bruce Taylor, Berkeley, CA — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:36:08 +0000

Democrats need to grow up fast or lose in November.
This campaign is about uniting in order to win, not taking out vendettas against other members of the party.

By: Nidia, New Mexico

Nidia, New Mexico — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:35:41 +0000

I HATE BILL RICHARDSON (who's talking now) – Mr. Judas.....yeah, like we're gonna ever listen to you again.

Mr. Judas's career is OVER.

Bill Richardson will never get my vote again.

GO HILLARY – SHOW THESE MEN WHAT YOU ARE MADE OF!!!

By: Obama Problems

Obama Problems — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:35:33 +0000

The DNC knows Obama will not win.

The elite leaders do not care.

They only wany a cash cow to fund Senate and House seats. They know Obama is a lost cause in being President.

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:35:27 +0000

The "Hill-Billys" in WV will all vote for McCain anyway. Or maybe Huckabee again. Isn't this the state that the movie "Deliverance" was filmed in?

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:34:51 +0000

The Democratic Party has met the enemy and it is– itself.

By: SH

SH — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:34:14 +0000

You know, Obama has been polling in the low to mid 20 in WV since all the way back in February. In fact, back in March Clinton was leading 55% to 27% with 18% undecided.

This so-called racial divide in WV is old news.

By: An American

An American — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:33:14 +0000

And to think, John McCain only carried 1% of this state!?

By: Helen

Helen — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:31:59 +0000

McCain will be my vote if dumbo Obama gets the nomination. Education does not alwas work people. BO and Michele are like Dumb and Dumber

By: tom, dallas, tx

tom, dallas, tx — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:21:26 +0000

You go Christine from Dallas!

Why is there so much racism from Obama supporters?

By: Mickey

Mickey — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:21:24 +0000

Would Hillary be there if she were not Bill Clinton's wife? Being married to a president does not qualify her for anything. Would she even be a senator without being his wife? No. She has media exposure which has given her name recognition – She hasn't done anything more than Obama has in the Senate. I was a big supporter of Bill Clinton; but I've seen enough of him in this campaign.
He weakens her; can't she do it without him?

By: pbj

pbj — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:21:21 +0000

Can you spell "McGovern"? It looks like even NOW, after 8 years of Bush, the Democrats are STILL going to lose. Kinda makes you think they don't deserve to win.

By: Nora

Nora — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:21:11 +0000

I have been a lifelong democrat and I will switch parties to become a Republican and vote for McCain if Hillary Clinton is not our nominee.

I will not vote for Obama. He has no experience or qualifications to be President.

I don't trust Obama. He will not be able to earn my vote.

By: John Smith

John Smith — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:21:08 +0000

How are the folks in West VA able to tell the difference between Change and Experience? Will they not need to go back to grade school?

Trust me, I lived in West VA for approximately 10 years. I never knew there were other states as big as West VA!

By: Agnosticpragmatist

Agnosticpragmatist — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:21:01 +0000

I think these polls are are insignificant. Clinton and Obama are far more similar than they are different as illustrated by the fact that their Health Plans are nearly identical. Each camp has to highlight the differences between the candidates to rally their supporters to the primary booths. The truth is that they are of like minds on most issues. Although they do not APPEAR the same, they certainly share the same values, all posturing and pandering aside. Perhaps my faith is misplaced but I do believe the American electorate will see in the end and that the Democrats will rally around the candidate elect because 8 years of a Republican administration has been a disaster and 4 more years of the same cannot be an option.

By: Franky

Franky — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:20:59 +0000

To be honest, I don't think I share any values with my boy or even Hillary or McCain! LOL!!! I have my own "unidentified and confidential" reasons why I support my boy. Is not because he shares some of the things I have, is because for other personal reasons. No offense but people have their own values that separate from one another....

By: tell the truth

tell the truth — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:20:55 +0000

So what only one state.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:20:45 +0000

Bill Schneider is the one who needs the sobering.

By: Mark K.

Mark K. — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:20:40 +0000

CNN always seems to have "sobering news", and yet the Democrats keep on doing very well this year.

I have a feeling that it's CNN's reporters that could use a little sobering.

I've never heard such a bunch of hopeless, feckless fearmongers in all my life.

By: Alex

Alex — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:20:37 +0000

Anyone who does NOT vote for the Democratic nominee, regardless of whom it turns out to be, should be ashamed of themselves for allowing their pride & bitterness to interfere in our country's and children's future. Let US, put an end to the Bush policies in 2009. (Don't play into the Republican game.)

By: Bridget

Bridget — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:20:33 +0000

Hillary will make it right when she throws her support to Barack Obama on June 4 and touts their similarities. She'll encourage her supporters to vote for Obama and they will fall in line because they are loyal to Hillary and will do as she asks.

By: Gina

Gina — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:20:30 +0000

The way WV runs their state...their values are reflected in their choice of candidate.

By: Denver

Denver — Tue, 13 May 2008 23:20:23 +0000

Apparently my first comment about WV being the least intelligent state and being pro-Hillary was deemed unacceptable by the Clinton News Network (CNN).

But the truth is WV is number 50 when talking about educated people and they proved that by being so blatently racist in this primary. If all these racist people in WV want HRC, then that's just another reason for her to NOT win the nomination.