Has anyone noted that McCain only won 1% of the delegates in WV…what if all Republicans are mad, and vote Democrat? Now that's a story — McCain the weakest in W Virgina, only beating Paul– that should be noted somewhere?

Obama has had the media on his side throughout this primary. He has one bad debate and he runs and hides and drops out of the scheduled North Carolina debate. The tough problems the country faces call for a fighter not a runner. The country needs Clinton.

I have reviewed the blogs for several months, and I concerned about the people who support Obama. They have been rude, mean-spirited; not well-versed regarding issues. HC supporter are focused on the issues and arming themselves with facts rather than attacking without basis. Good luck to all the Obama supporters. H hope you can live with yourselves.

AJ, What brain….anyone that votes for Obama…doesn't have a brain!!

You are one of those that just follows the leader….Remember Jim Jones….don't forget to drink your kool-aid!!

How can Obama unite the Nation when he belongs to a racist Religion? Americans quit dreaming and wake up to reality. Hillary has no bad scandals if you democrats want to lose keep voting for Obama. The only thing is holding Hillary back is that she is a woman, but a smart women and a fighter for her people of our Nation.

The message should be clear to all democrats once she gets on the Obama train and start supporting his nomination for presidency. What seems to be the problem? Are we not sure she would support the People's choice? She has to, she said she would, but then again, we know how that goes……

Don't give up Hillary!

West Virginia and Kentucky will bring you back on board. Don't let the old guard bring you down. They are nothing but male chauvenists

Stand with your head up high! We love you, Hillary!

No, I don't think so.

She already lost even if she comes on top in WV.

And as far as been nominated for VP, not a chance. She's done too much damage to Obama.

The Clinton era came to its end.

Hey Barack Supporters:

When all of this is over, if we ever get the gas prices down so we can travel, stop by Iowa and buy something. Give back to the state that started it all.

Obama 08 and 12

If W. Va were representative of our nation as a whole then I could see Clinton having a chance….BUT IT'S NOT.

W. Va is only representative of white, over 50, no college degree making less then $50K. No disrepect to those who fall into that category but American are made up of all different races…all different educational background and salary.

To be honest…how Clinton became the the representative of under $50K and no college degree. I don't know There is nothing in her history that represents struggle and hard times except the scandals in the White House.

Clinton to me just identified with people when it's politically convenient.

As if she were going anywhere…

Keep her alive? She can't die… She is the undead candidate!

Zombie Clinton 08′

I am just another 58 years young, Catholic, white women that will NOT for Clinton ! ! ! I've been for Obama from the start of all this.

This is amusing, but its over.

I can't believe there are even people claiming that they won't vote for Obama because they are Hillary supporters, as if that is supposed to matter.

The number of Hillary supporters, that wouldn't vote for Obama is much smaller than the number of people who just won't vote for Hillary, or anybody with the Clinton name attatched to them.

The people have spoken. Obama is going to be the nominee. Obviously, the Hillary supporters don't represent a big enough number to get her on the ballot.

The race is over. Of course, as the surveys show, Hillary supporters are not college educated, so perhaps math is not their strong suit. Its over. More people voted for Obama and will have voted for Obama when the elections close.

Hopefully, Hillary has enough self respect to bow out before then.

It simply doesn´t matter if she wins WV or if she still stays in the race. Next Hillary will strongly support Obama and his chosen VP !!!

No, because she is already on life support.

What are you playing at CNN? You're meant to be a 'news' organisation, yet all you seem to want to do is extend this campaign in the pursuit of higher ratings and an endlessly prolonged contest that is impossible for Hillary Clinton to win. Please stop the spin, and start reporting reality; you're journalists, not king (or queen) makers. The king/queen makers are the American public, and CNN's attempts to tell them it's still possible for Clinton to win this are frankly irresponsible and disingenuous to the great American public.

C'mon CNN. It's time for you to focus on the real electoral battle to come: Obama vs. McCain. Hillary's put up a brave fight, but the American people want change, not 4 or 8 more years of the joint Bush-Clinton monarchy. It's over. And CNN needs to catch up with that fact.

LADY MACBETH…….HILLARY CLINTON……..PERFECT. JUST DON'T TURN YOUR BACK ON EITHER ONE OF THEM !!

Some of these Clinton people have become awful spiteful and hateful.

I am just another 58 years young, Catholic, white women that will NOT for Clinton ! ! ! I've been for from the start of all this.

She is just looking for the smallest reason thats even remotely plausible to stay in the game. It's OK, except its clear from her statements, she's pulling a Reagan and telling white hick racists its OK to vote and act that way, they can vote for her. She hopes the Repubs will make a black man unelectable and we will come running back to her. It's sick. I don't trust a Clinton as far as I can spit.

We could not vote her out, we could not stop her by not giving her money, the super delegates could not stop her… i wonder if she will still be fighting when we have a new president….

"If Obama wins then I'll vote for McCain and you all will get the government you deserve". …… Will you be moving to another country? Won't you also be living under this same government? What a statement! I am soooo tired of the bickering going on here and the posturing that if my candidate doesn't win then I'm going to take my ball and go home. This is way too important to act like children.

Are the rumors true? Is she giving a concession speech tonight?

Who's paying the bill for that phone she is using?

Democrat but Still Thinking — WOW aren't you sly for twisting WORDS!!

Obama said: “I understand that Senator Clinton periodically, when she's feeling down, launches attacks as a way of trying to boost her appeal.”

How is this a nasty thing to say???????????? It's totally correct.

He means DOWN IN THE POLLS — not down emotionally? He's not talking about PMS? GOD — I'm a woman and just talking to you is making my IQ go DOWN.

Now mentioning Hillary judgement when her husband was cheating —
That was a stupid thing for Michelle to say — it was also very spot on! Any self-respecting woman would have left and you know it! Hillary stayed with Bill for political reasons — to gain a seat in the Senate and the White House — it' equal to being a "gold digger" and I cannot people like her in power - enough said!

Pretty funny to hear Obama supporters now threatening Hillary supporters who will vote for McCain with Roe V Wade lol. Most of us, are past worrying about Roe V Wade, so if it matters to you who is on the supreme court, i suggest you vote for someone who can get elected. Most all of the people I know in the service, and I know a few, and some are family, trust McCain to do the right thing for them and for this country. Now I don't think many of you posting on here all day are serving your country, so I think I'll listen to the ones who are. If you think the rest of us are going to follow along with Obama like lemmings to "support" a party that has done nothing but trash half of it's memebers, the half that built, supported and voted for that party. Well, you are just out of your minds if you think McCain doesn't look better than that to me. I'm betting I'm not alone either.

Hillary…..For President…..

If you cannot run as an independent….WE will write you in….

or not vote at all…..listen superdelegates…..there are millions of us!

No Obama….WHO is HE?????….No Wright….No Michelle….

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!

Not just keep her campaign alive, Hillary Clinton will be the NOMINEE for the Democratic Party. DNC KNEW Obama can't win in General Election, moderate democrats do NOT trust Obama with our NATIONAL SECURITY. They'd vote for McCain if Hillary is not the nominee, count me me on that.

You have to appreaciate her stamina, she keeps on going going and going kind of like that Cow in the middle of the road that wouldn't die in "Me myself and Irene"
Hillary, enough is enough! Let us keep at least the good memories from the Clinton era.
It is over!!! Get out already !!!

This is just stupid, the contest is over. The press is just trying to make the contest last as long as possible for their own selfish needs. For the press to give any type of hope that Hillary has a chance is pandering to those who want to cling on to any hope that she still has a snowball chance in hell. It’s over and lets move on to the healing process.

I'd like to take this time to thank the following:

Barack Obama–for showing us what true courage is about.
Michelle Obama–for not bending under the heat of the national spotlight. I knew exactly what you meant, and I KNOW you love this country and have been proud of this country for a long time, as we all do.
Ted Kennedy–for supporting Barack very early in the campaign.
Caroline Kennedy–for leaving your home (kids, etc.) to support Barack. And for that opt ed in the Times, wow.
John Kerry–for his kind words about Barack
Oprah Winfrey–for breaking your rule not to support candidates to support Barack.
Hillary Clinton–for showing your true colors.
Gov. Richardson–for supporting Barack.
College Students–for proving the older generation wrong in saying that young kids don't care about their world.
Marie Swartzenegger (?) for supporting Barack even though your husband did not.
George W Bush–for being the worst president in modern history and in so doing opening the door for Barack and Hillary to run.
John McCain–for your service to America, but I will still vote for Barack.
Iowa–for starting the most exciting presidential campaign I've ever seen.
Indiana Barack supporters–for your support for Barack. Even though Hillary won you made your point, loud and clear.
America–for being brave enough to ignore the rambling of Rev. Wright.
America–for knowing that true patriotism isn't wrapped up in a medal pin made in China.
Barack's Mom–for raising a decent, nice guy.
Americans–every American who supported Barack who wasn't expected to support Barack, such as whites, elderly people, Catholics, Latinos, Asians—–thank you.
Obama Girl–for making me laugh my head off, she's too funny.
Soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, for your bravery in fighting a war that should never have been waged. Hold on, we'll bring you home soon.
Obama Superdelegates–for having the courage to come forward, no matter when.

I LOVE THIS COUNTRY !!! WHOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Dems:

Pay no attention to the group that is posing as Hillary supporters trying to rally support for McCain or Hillary as an independent candidate. They are just Operation Chaosers trying to stir things up.

Vote Democrat in '08!

noemi in los angeles

West Virginia is a great place for Clinton, since it is full of white "hard-working" Americans, blue-collar workers, non-educated and the elderly. So it comes down to white people who did not reach a higher education and now work in blue-collar jobs until they grow old and retire………..

Wow, whoever said that Obamabots are smug, and stuck on themselves were truly wrong. BTW it is well chronicled the problems happening in LA's school system so please keep that in mind the next time you want to talk about people not reaching a higher education.

HILLARY's SUPPORTERS keep saying OBAMA cannot "Close the Deal" he is leading in the delegates and popular vote?? i think he has "CLOSED and SEALED" the Deal! HILLARY is toast it is over she needs to be a Big girl and get behind him and be a Team Player for the dem party!! WV will not make a Difference what is going to happen with her winning this state the Numbers/count is not there for her GET OVER IT!

Stay in it Hillary. The other shoes on Obama has not dropped yet. He's an empty suit CNN but you won't report that you liberal's

it should. Until there is one candidate with the majic number there is no nominee, its really that simple

Heres a question, what 100 of the supers decide not to vote and go to convention?

But as for WV if he gets 40% it will show he is going to be the nominee, if its over that what does that say about obama?

If the "presumptive nominee" cant come close to victory (while outspending clinton 2-1) what does that say about his ability to connect?

How come CNN analysts have ignored the most recent polls that show Clinton beating McCain 49 to 46 (within the margin of error) and Obama betaing McCain 51 to 44? Seems more relevant than wondering if Obama needs Clinton as VP or what will WV mean.

CNN continues to present bias reporting purely to keep this contest alive and divisive. A pattern is very clear where when Obama is on top, CNN focus on positive Hillary stories, along the lines of will WV re-invigorate the Clinton campaign. Indeed CNN is already baiting the next story by trying to raise the prospects of a discussion around Clinton being VP.

This is not reporting the news - it's trying to make the news. Objective reporting is fast becoming extinct as sound bites and spin continue to dominate the cable news networks.

If you want to know the impact on ratings - I canceled my cable subscription. You'd all be better off listening to podcasts of the BBC.

Um, No.

Stupid question. She's already lost.

Move along please, with the rest of us.

Sen Clinton is correct to keep on trucking. She knows like more than 1/2 this country knows that an Obama presidency will be disastrous for the USA worldwide and certainly within our own country. Should Obama be elected, there will be more turmoil and hatred than ever before. How could he think he can unite this country when he can't even unite his party??? Don't you think our adversaries can see this, too, and will take advantage of it???

West Virgina is a white state, I think it has been reported that it is 95% white. Not much of a chance that a black man has to win in that state. Even though they are poor folk, they'll vote for the rich woman instead of the young man born to a single parent, teenage mom. What makes people do that is beyond human imagination.

Sandy

Be care who you call gullible. GET INFORMED!!

Who is 'slick'? C'mon… slick Willy fan. Catcha clue.

West Virginia is not a microcosm of America. It is a unique place, with unique demographics. It is humble in origin, wise in character, hard working and genuine. That is a lot like Barack Obama. It is truly a shame that his message has not been heard there.

Did you know that Senator Obama plans to eliminate all income taxation of seniors making less than $50,000 per year? This will provide an immediate tax cut averaging $1,400 to 7 million seniors and relieve millions from the burden of filing tax returns.

If you had taken a few minutes to read his plan you would know this.

HILLARY CLINTON IS ALREADY THE TRUE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE!
As much as 30% of Obama's primary, and caucus votes are Republicans trying to choose the weakest democratic candidate for McCain to run against. These Republicans have been gaming the caucuses where it is easier to vote cheat. This is why Obama has not been able to win the BIG! states primaries. Even with Republican vote cheating help.
Hillary Clinton has been out manned, out gunned, and out spent 2 and 3 to 1. Yet Obama has only been able to manage a very tenuous, and questionable tie with Hillary Clinton.
If Obama is the democratic nominee for the national election in November he will be slaughtered. Because the Republican vote cheating help will suddenly evaporate. All of this vote fraud and republican manipulation has made Obama falsely look like a much stronger candidate than he really is. The democratic party needs to fix this outrage. I suggest a Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama ticket. Everyone needs to throw all your support to Hillary Clinton NOW! So you can end this outrage against US the voter, and against democracy.*****

A general note to CNN: Don't create news - just report it.

Got it?

These articles and these comments are becoming ridiculous. It has a feel of being beat about the head with a stupid stick. And it must be a potent stick because like an abused spouse I keep coming back every time the bitterness evaporates.

I love watching you liberals attack each other. Go Billary! Keep fighting! Watching your party implode in November will truly be a joy.

In her mind it will, but in her mind she's still winning the election.

HILLARY CLINTON IS ALREADY THE TRUE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE!
As much as 30% of Obama's primary, and caucus votes are Republicans trying to choose the weakest democratic candidate for McCain to run against. These Republicans have been gaming the caucuses where it is easier to vote cheat. This is why Obama has not been able to win the BIG! states primaries. Even with Republican vote cheating help.
Hillary Clinton has been out manned, out gunned, and out spent 2 and 3 to 1. Yet Obama has only been able to manage a very tenuous, and questionable tie with Hillary Clinton.
If Obama is the democratic nominee for the national election in November he will be slaughtered. Because the Republican vote cheating help will suddenly evaporate. All of this vote fraud and republican manipulation has made Obama falsely look like a much stronger candidate than he really is. The democratic party needs to fix this outrage. I suggest a Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama ticket. Everyone needs to throw all your support to Hillary Clinton NOW! So you can end this outrage against US the voter, and against democracy.

The comments here are shocking. People are choosing presidents like some highschool prom queen or king. Hillary is toast, but, that's okay because Obama is the same on the issues. You people need to take this more seriously, this is about our daily lives, you don't owe hillary nothing.

Hillary Clinton stars in the "Nightmare in Democrat Party" .

She is toast regarding her future with the Democrats. She and Bill are extremely selfish and think only of themselves.

Leave Leave — Oh! Please leave.

Looks like CNN is keeping Hillary alive. I know the ratings must have been nice during this race, but please. From the fanning of the flames on the Rev. Wright story, to every single primary being the one that brings Hillary back! If this country thinks that 1/3 of the country represents the majority then they have another thing going! If you think Hillary is going to win, after looking at the math, then you must question your reporting! There is NO WAY McCain wins in November after the Bush disaster. There is NO WAY Hillary wins in November if you alginate the 2/3 of the country that has moved for Obama. With CNN's help, Hillary and Rev. Wright has put a racial and gender divide on this country that will take years to forget. If all of her supporters forgot that we impeached the Clinton's from the white house, then they should be able to move past the color of Obama's skin.

Can someone please post the specific mockery that "Democrat but Still Thinking" is referring to? I must've missed that one.

I find it very hard to believe that Sen. Obama would be out there mocking women. He needs them too much to be that stupid…

On the other hand, Hillary has absolutely mocked Obama- anyone remember the speech where she talked about "The heavens opening, and choirs singing, and the sun shining…" or whatever else she said. That was clear mockery of Obama, but he didn't whine about it.

Venus….
but she still has KY and Puerto Rico….nearly 4 million voters in those two primaries alone

Re-Pub-Lee-Cuns–American word derived from the word-HYPOCRITICAL-WIN-AT-ANY-SNEAKY-THING. Otherwise they can't win an election. They want to vote for McSame and then grit their teeth at the gas pump like they have the last couple of years. I haven't seen too many "Bush-Cheney bumper stickers or not as many as the country falters. They know they voted for it. And, yes, don't blame me I voted Gore.

Okay, Hillary and Hillary supporters (espcially those "strong women" who identify with Hillary): When you fight for something that you have a chance of winning, no matter how small the chance, then you're a fighter. But when you fight for something that you have NO CHANCE WHATSOEVER of winning…then you're not a figher…you're a bitter, spiteful sore loser who annoys the hell out of everyone who has any common sense!

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!!!

It's time to move on from the politics of old.
HC can't win playing by the NDC rules so she's going to bend/twish/break them to get her own way.
A great President - I think NOT!!!
As a nation we should be more evolved and be able to vote for someone who is of color (whatever color).
It's 2008 for goodness sake - what does it say about society when you won't vote for someon because they are black!
It's a sad sad day for this country - and shame on Hillary for exploiting this issue for all it's worth.
And shame on HC supporters for aiding and abetting!!!
PS: I'm white

The Clintons need to remember one major fact: they are NOT the entire Democratic party! Jump or be pushed, Hillary.

NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

"scdemocrat….."
Seeing that BO supporters make $100,000 a year or more and Hillary's make $50,000 and less…..doesn't it make sense that he has all the money in the world to spend and she is in debt? She's had to keep up with his spending, actually gets outspent 3 to 1, and he STILL has not closed the deal….she's been winning states with FAR LESS money to spend!

"robert…."
"You're likeable enough, Hillary…." REMEMBER THAT?????? As A woman, YES THAT WAS OFFENSIVE! Plus soooooo many more after that….go back and check out the way he looked down on her in EVERY debate!

Not everyone in WV is racist, but clearly there is a strong racial factor in WV voting trends. If Hillary wins big-it is not because she is wonderful, rather it is because she got the I-Will-Not-Vote-For-A-Black-Person vote and the republican vote. Frankly-I am amazed at how well Obama has done and how weak the I-Will-Not-Vote-For-A-Black-Person coalition is in America today. The fact that Obama has overcome this racist factor is an attribute to his extraordinary integrity, his uplifting message of hope, and his extraordinary ability to speak in a manner that makes lots of people want to listen. I believe in Obama and I believe he will someday be viewed as one of the greatest leaders in American history. The fact that he is black, is a good thing; it announces to the world and to Americans’ that a new day has arrived, where the post WWII mentality (i.e.white male’s rule mentality) is no longer dominating American Politics.

If we base the election on WV, then it would be Hillary vs. Huckabee!

What does that tell you?

I want to take strong exception to the rumor that Obama is mocking women. This is absolutely untrue ! On the other hand Clinton has been mocking men, and denigrating African-Americans by using the racial card. Women (white primarily) who wish to support Clinton can do so but they should not try to spread lies.

I’d rather vote for an honest person I disagree with than someone who openly distorts facts. I don’t have the time or energy to research every word from a candidate to see if it is true. I’m too busy working two jobs to fill my gas tank.

I initially supported Clinton but I quickly became tired of hearing one misleading statement or exaggeration after another. If voters can’t trust a candidate to speak directly and accurately about minor issues there is very little likelihood that candidate would be honest about big issues. Look at the illogical hyperbole about West Virginia, Michigan, and Florida. I’d like to think most voters see through the finger wagging truth-bending of the Clintons.

Only a fool would elect someone who isn’t honest about things where there is no reason to exaggerate or lie. Clinton’s target audience must be people without common sense of the ability to think logically.

Think about it, CNN says a majority want Hillary as VP, I'll bet that they are wrong. Hillary as VP will turn off many Democrates because Bill will be near the Whitehouse and Hillary will try to Dictate policy and also create another racial issue, so think about it, Her as VP can never cure the ill's she has created.

Its exactly what McCain wants……

I had listened to Ted Kennedy's speech outlining why Hillary Clinton should not be considered for VP.
This is a man who got away with murder and he has the audacity to sit in judgement of other people's character.
Whether you like Hillary Clinton or not , she has been a dedicated public servant all her life , she should turn her back on the Democratic Party and run as an Independent.
They have treated her quite shabbily and have successfully manipulated the race in favour of Obama.
I can not see how a flawed and inexperienced candidate like Obama could even be considered for your presidency.

Let not call African American who voted for Obama a Racist. Bill Clinton and Hillary Clinton are causing faulty thoughts in the minds of Americans.

We must unite behind a winner let's elect senator Obama as President and Unite America……..

CNN, when will you learn? You are becoming more and more sad with your coverage and tickers. We all know that Schneider loves Hillary. Most of you that work there do. Jack Cafferty is the only true person there. He keeps it real…

OBAMA -08!

To the Author (Bill Schneider).

Your article is pure biased garbage and you know it. How much did Hillary pay you ? I hope you got cash up front.

Why continue to "plant sees?" Let things go and move on. Yes! Big win for Hillary. And??????? Let us remember how many states she has won verses Obama. Let us remember the delegates, super delegates, etc. Who still dominates in the Primaries? Let us NOT fan a fire and cause trouble. We have too many things in these United States which are in dire need of attention. We should be concentrating on how we can improve the economy; lower gas prices…bring our boys and girls home; put folks BACK inside their forclosed home. The list abounds with many issues. Enough already!

Why pose such questions and make such statements?

Bottom line: Hillary WON WV because there are quite a few folks there, who are TRULY, TRULY racist. I know. Over 40 yrs. ago, I attended undergrad school (outside of Charleston). Yearly I return for Homecoming. There has been some growth…however, wv, CONTINUES to exhibit racism.

She won because of SKIN coloring and a dislike for African Americans–PERIOD!!!

Been there…seen that!

A Native Harlemite–New York City African American ( with 2 DEGREES )Senior Residing in the SOUTH

Somebody pull the plug on her!
WV is one of the poorest, dumbest states in the Union (sorry, its true).
Hillbilly will declare victory and show the "weakness" of Obama with a win in WV. I guess all the rest of the country didn't matter.

If she ran as Hillary RODHAM she would have been gone by New Hampshire!

Hope CNN enjoyed the ratings of the Democrat Primary. The "Best Poltical Team on Television" ought to have figured it out by now. West Virginia and it's five electoral votes isn't going to turn back the tidal wave crashing down on Hillary. It's over.

I did not respect her too much before she started her presidential bid. You know the war vote. I do have tremendous respect for her now. YOur character is tested when you are down, not while your ahead. She has shown a lot of character. She would make a great president.

The american people don't want a fighter, we want a winner. Someone you can be proud of once they win and not have to be ashamed of just winning no matter what.

Hey What's Real…There was not a black candidate running when Bill Clinton won the black vote. I'm sure if there was the black candidate would have gotten 95% of the black vote…Let's just admit that the black community should be proud to vote for a black candidate but that doesn't stop it from being racism.

It doesn't matter. Even if she lost WV, she'd stay in through to the convention (my prediction), arguing all the while that she's the most "electable".

Hillary 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm sure the people of W. Virginia are good folks and I support them 100% and agree they need to be included in this primary. BUT… that doesn't change the math. The nice thing about math is there is no ambiguity. It is, what it is. Ergo, a wipe-out for Clinton won't change the fact that Obama leads in all counts.

just think if she would have did what was best for her, i mean our party a few months ago, millions of those voters would have voted for our democrat along with our nominee, I do believe all this talk about voting for mccain in November would have been a win in november.

when she thought she was the nominee. since we see she’s will not win does that mean hillary will support obama and her supporters will follow lead since she has such a hold on her (uneducated, hard working white voters)?

Clinton/Huckabee 08

Dead woman walking !

Nope. The media will probably try to blow W. Virginia out of proportion, as if the whole tide of the campaign has suddenly shifted, but don't believe it. The truth is that Clinton is heavily favored to win W. Virginia by a large margin. Likewise, Obama was projected to win NC big. This is just part of the give and take that happens in any election. The actual "game changers" are the swing states which could go either way. Unltimately, a candidate needs to win more of those states than their opponent in order to win an election. Obama has done this, which is why he will ultimately win the nomination. It is just like in sports- you have to win the ones you're supposed to win, and then you need to win a lot of the ones which are a toss up.

Of course the Clinton campaign will try to spin W. Virginia and Kentucky to make it seem like Obama has suddenly hit a wall, or come off the track, or something equally catastrophic. But truthfully, this is just playing itself out the way everyone expected it to. The real catastrophe happened to the Clinton campaign back in February and March when Obama was reeling off 11 wins in a row, in contested states like Wisconsin and Virginia.

The rules change yet once again! Whoever wins the a majority of the next 3 contests should be the nominee. Right CNN?

Nothing I would love more than if the Clinton cult votes in McCain and he starts the process to repeal Roe v Wade and nullify gender pay equality. You all deserve as much.

Unfortunately NO but thats okay I am voting for the other typical white person if she doesn't make it.

If Obama loses in the general, he'll lose with grace, unlike GLEN CLOSE.

Come on CNN- get real! It's you the media that has kept this going. You are to blame for all of this division! The twisting and exaggerations of the truth are out of control.

Dems- let's come together and not allow the 'pundits' and media to ruin and divide our party.

Let's care more about our country, the Dem party, and our children's future than our own self interest and whether or not our "pick" was chosen. Remember Hillary and Obama are not that different policy wise.

Democrat 2009

Looks like little Hitler Hillary didn't want to take questions from the media especially with her rallying Hitler's followers in W.V.

It surprises me Hillary wouldn't give a RACE SPEACH in W.V. to caution them not to think racist, but it works in Hitler Hillary’s favor. All those racist….. hard working Americans…. WHITE AMERICANS are voting for Hillary because her alignment with Hitler and Hillary didn't blink an eye……

The more Racist they are the better Hitler Hillary likes them.

Hillary and her bag of Gimmicks are Pathetic.

Schumer, Rangel and Hillary, pack your trash because you will NOT be re-elected in 2010 and 2012 in NYS!

Hey "Loi" — it wasn't Obama that said MI and FL shouldn't count; the states' leaders violated DNC rules and moved up their primaries. Oh, and in case you don't "believe" that, it was Hillary who rejected MI's plan to seat the delegates (62 to 52 more or less, if I remember correctly).

No! Why do CNN and other MSM insist on keeping Hillary in this thing? It is OVER. Deal with it and let's move on to the real race. Hillary is out! Go Obama!

It's so sad to see the Clinton Machine go into the Machine of Denial.

Go Hillary, keep fighting on.
I am going to continue to support Clinton in this nominating process and beyond. As for Obama - I will NOT vote for him.
He is unelectable, a racist, and inexperienced to lead our country.
Period.

just because 'your' nominee doesn't win, doesn't mean anything was 'stolen'…..in a contest with two people, one comes out as the winner and the other one is……not the winner.

It's plain to see for most people, that Obama is going to be the winner. We need to start working together people. The time has come.

OBAMA HAS NEVER REPRESENTED “CHANGE” IN POLITICS. IF YOU DARE, SEE HOW OBAMA OBTAINED HIS FIRST ELECTIVE OFFICE: Chicago Sun-Times�A close examination of Obama’s first campaign clouds the image he has cultivated throughout his political career: Obama, who runs on a message of giving a voice to the voiceless, first entered public office not by leveling the playing field, but by clearing it. Alice Palmer, friend and mentor to Obama, served the district in the Illinois Senate for much of the 1990s. Decades earlier, she was a community organizer in the area when Obama was growing up in Hawaii. She risked her safe seat to run for Congress and touted Obama as a suitable successor. But when Palmer lost the congressional race, her supporters asked Obama to fold his campaign so she could easily retain her state Senate seat. Obama not only refused to step aside for the woman who was his friend and had recommended him for the seat, he filed challenges that nullified Palmer’s hastily gathered nominating petitions, forcing her to withdraw. Had Palmer survived the petition challenge, Obama would have faced the daunting task of taking on an incumbent senator. “He wondered if we should knock everybody off the ballot. How would that look?” said Ronald Davis, the paid Obama campaign consultant whom Obama referred to as his “guru of petitions.” Davis filed objections to all four of Obama’s Democratic rivals at the candidate’s behest. All other candidates were disposed of by Obama’s challenges. He then went on to win the election.

IT"S OVER. The Fat Lady has Sang and sanked. Lets find a common way to fight McCain. And those who would support Mc Cain cause of Hillary, I hope you all end up in Iraq, enjoy the weather. As a Vet. my Vote will help my fellow soldiors come home and that's all i care. You don't like it, you go and fight with those crazy Jihadist.

It's all in the spin isn't it. Where else would a candidate in debt for $20,000,000 , who went through three senior campaign staff and has lost her significant lead overall even be considered as electable.What is the message form West Virginia ,exactly?

Loi - First of all — when everyone thought Hilliary was going to win the nod– Florida and MI's votes didn't matter to Mrs Clinton. Obama wasn't on the ballot — she knew this and campaigned in those states ANYWAY. So now that she's loosing she wants to votes to count. She knew the rules set fourth by the party and AGREE to them — no one forced her and it isn't Obama's fault. Florida and MI will get their voices heard in November.

I'm all for a re-vote w/ Obama on the ballot if that will satisfy the situation!

What Hillary is doing is RIPPING our party apart. She knows this and she doesn't care. How can you vote for a woman like that — that's not strength — that's a HUGE weakness.

Hilliary SUPPORTERS — how can you call yourselves Democrats! You guys (not all of you — but most of you YES) are acting like a bunch of freaken babies! Grown up — don't let this country fall into the hands of the Republicans!

Now is the time to get behind our candidate and change our country — save our boys & girls overseas, make our dollar strong again, save our homes, our environment and be the super powerful nation we once were. We cannot do this w/ McCain in office — who doesn't give a crap about your foreclosed homes and whose trying to buy your vote for $30.

So get over yourselves and suck it up. Writing in "Hillary" when she's not on the ticket in November will only insure that things remain the same. Just vote for whoever the Democrat candidate is — and face the facts that it will not be Hillary!

….all this hype and she's STILL losing.

and STILL $20M in debt.

Enough, Hillary, enough!

ok. I will stand with you Marshall.

If Obama becomes President, is he going to invite Rev. Wright and Bill Ayers to the White House? Gives me a very good reason to never vote for him! Will he invite Al Sharpton and Jesse Jackson? Gives me a very good reason to never vote for him! Will his wife finally be proud of this country? Gives me a very good reason to never vote for him! Will he still think the people he is representing as President are bitter? Gives me a very good reason to never vote for him!

Democrat but Still Thinking May 13th, 2008 4:25 pm ET

I'm tired of Hillary mocking non-whites by saying that they are not hard working. And I quote directly from Hillary "…hard working americans, white Americans" I guess non-whites don't work hard.

Your quote from Obama is total trash. "When she's feeling down" I thingk that he in part was referencing the 32 losses that she occured during the primary so far. Not what you are talking about. Please stop blogging until you do some research.

how many people think the media(cnn) wants hillary to go on? declare her dead and behold…she is arisen from the coal mines of west virginia and kentucky!

it's amazing how little credit the pundits and the media give us.

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.Its nice to see that the american media did not catch this.The DNC is doomed.

Bush democrats are idiots by definition. We do not want idiots to be a part of decision making process. Let them vote Clinton.

Election reform should include some sort of IQ test before being allowed to vote so that no other Bush is ever elected as president again!

You BO supporters are very rude and mean-spirited….would he want you to be spewing the way you do? Is this what his campaign is all about? I think at one time, I could have stomached voting for him….but you guys just make me sick. If not Hillary, McCain for my family and friends…at least his supporters have some decency…..

Hillary knows how to talk to lowly educated white racist, something Obama can't do, that is the point Mr. Schneider. Lets speak plainly and stop the intellectual acrobatics to explain the obvious.

How does this keep her alive? Obama leads in Superdelegates by 9 now, so far she hasn't picked one up today.

The American people have spoken and they choose Obama. W. Virgina is not the United States.

Its a little late for this now…….isn't it??? What you see here is the under tow that we saw in Ohio and Penn. The difference is that this state has many times MORE of the voters that Clinton drew in Pa and Ohio. While having many times fewer types of the voters that Obama attracts. No suprises . No reason for Obama to actively campaign and lose….that's what Senator Clinton was hoping he would do…….and…………that is EXACTLY what OBama hasn't done. He will not play to her strenghts to expose his preceived weaknesses. This campaign is done. Let's close the final chapter. Please stop pushing for conflict. We are trying to start the healing process.

As a black woman I cannot believe that hillary is focusing on just one demographic to win. Obama has never put all his focus on one set group and not try to unify us ALL kinds of people.
PLEASE LET US UNIFY TO GET A DEMOCRAT IN THE WHITE HOUSE. From the bottom of my heart I hope that whomever the nominee is becomes our next president. Be owe it to our children. I used to be really fond of hillary but everyone believes she has had this 'entitlement crown' on her head the entire time. She is a great candidate but I am an Obama supporter

Obama for President.
Thank you.

What makes WV so different? Old people? White people? Fortunately, that is not the national demographic. CNN does not write about all the racist behavior encountered by Obama field volunteers. You will have to go to MSNBC to read that. CNN is all about keeping Hillary rolling along. Getting a little nauseating, frankly.

Maybe I will do as I did after GWB ws first elected: tune out to avoid having to hold my nose. By early June this should all be over and done with, and then I can come back to the Ticker and not have to throw up in my mouth at the slanted articles posted here. I thought Bill Schneider was better than this.

Jeez! What hateful rhetoric these Obama supporters use against Clinton. That clearly shows that their candidate is a great healer who will rally the party together, now, doesn't it?

LOI—Sen. Obama had nothing to do with the mess made of FL and MI. Please stop spreading such a lie. Obama took issue with the way revotes were going to be held and the stipulations that were going to bemade on who would be allowed to participate in the revote.

Phillip Bunn , Bailey NC, were you offended when 92% of blacks vote for Obama???? LMAO

Talk about racist!!

Folks who are Hillary supporters are NOT rascist, or nuts, or any of the other simplistic, insulting terms BO-zoids throw around. We simply know 2 things: the meaning of substance, and that BO doesn't have much of it.

BO for Head Cheerleader!

Hillary for President!

I see by the photo that many of the states in which Hillary has run her campaign have turned the campaign debts her crew has run into the millions over to a collections agency. You can't hear her, but she's saying, "Oh.. I thought I mailed that check. I'm sorry. Can I break the payment into monthly payments? Y'see, my husband isn't working right now, and I just had to spend a lot of money on …."

Here we go……

Glenn Close is at it again.

She will win there … will we pretend to be surprised ?

It's over and there is nothing more to it.

i wish the media would stop feeding the frenzy.. this has been over for months and they are keping it alive for rating purposes.

Hillary 08

She is the best Democratic candidate at this time and we know it.

Obama will not be competitive against McCain's experience and patriotism in the general election.

Hillary must be our nominee, otherwise we might just vote republican

Many of Hillary’s supporters have proudly proclaimed that they would vote for John McCain when Obama wins the nomination.

I wonder if they would feel so high and mighty if they ran the risk of driving over a road-side bomb on the way their botox appointment in their soccermom mobile - or in their confederate flag bearin' pickup truck on the way to the lodge.

SCHNEIDER: Shame on you for writing this article. You should know better.

I've heard many say that 95% of African Americans voting fro Obama is racist.
what about when those same African Americans were voting for Bill Clinton? what about that?

And really Hillary cannot run ans an independent due to the fact that she was in the Dem primary.

Lets think about this for real, Mrs. clinton does not win the nomination, you know she's gonna get a job close to the presidency. She is a GREAT politician and knows the game well. ANY ONE wold be wise to have her around.

that being said we should all get behind the Dem nominee no mater who it is for the sake of AMERICAS FUTURE!!!!

Hillary supporters are already being surveyed and they would like to see her as the V.P. can we just move on? CNN stop with the headlines that "W. Virgina will send a clear message to the American public" because the American public has choose who they want to be President, and it's B. Obama.

How lucky Hillary is to have you on her campaign team,Bill. All this free publicity. She is in debt $20,000,000, has gone through 3 senior campaign advisers and has lost her giant early lead among delegates and super delegates. What is the message from West Virginia, exactly?

Democrat But Still Thinking — you are obviously not thinking when you tell people to vote Republican to teach Democrats a lesson. Those consequences will be felt by everyone, including our brothers and sisters in Iraq. THINK.

Hillary is dead in the water…. how can WV keep her alive? I'm sick to death of this megalomaniac and her lust for power.

If Obama wins the Democratic nominee, he won't have a chance unless he does choose Hillary for the VP because Hillary's voters will go for MCCAIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To democrat but still thinking. You do know that periodically means every now and again don't you? Obama has NEVER said anything negative about women and I would love for one of you alleged Clinton supporters to show me where he has. Stop with this double speak of how tough she is when you think it will help, and then play the stop picking on the GIRL card when it suits you again. This woman has made a mockery of herself and the process. SHE IS 20 MILLION DOLLARS IN DEBT, HOW WILL SHE MANAGE OUR BUDGET? If you care so much about helping the little guy out, tell her to pay the bills she owes to all the small businesses who have supplied her with services. As far as voting for McCain if, sorry WHEN Clinton loses you do understand McCain WILL appoint Supreme court justices who will overturn Roe v. Wade don't you? How will that help the "girls" out?

I know all these clinton haters are Republicans, However, i don't care, i will vote for Mccain if Hillary is forced out by MSNBC, and all the old white sexist men in washington.

I respect the fact that Mrs. Clinton has had accomplishments in her life and has made history by being the first woman to run for president. To the answer the question, Hillary is now all about Hillary and just can't fathom she is not the winner. She would take a 1% lead as a so called boost to her cry that she is the best, the most electable, etc. etc. blah blah blah. Many of her supporters are bashing Obama and stating they will not vote for him. They are as stubborn as she is and if they would like to shot themselves in the foot, go ahead. Do they not realize the true fsimilarity 's fundamentally in thier stances on issues. Mr. McCain will keep the war going, keep helping the rich and most of all have the ability to appoint a judge on the supreme court which will threaten Roe vs. Wade. False pride and entitlement is for fools.

These numbers have been out for some time.I don't see where it can change anything.We will see the numbers to see how wrong the pols wewe.

Democrat but Still Thinking-

You do realize that our next president could be appointing several supreme court justices in his/her term. Do you really want McCain to be that person? Appointing conservative judges that could very well overturn a women's right to choose. Doesn't say much for your support of women's rights.

Well - Carville said today that it looks like it's over for Hillary!

Go Obama!

Every thing Hillary wins today will disappear with OR, MT, and SD!

Hillary is not out of the race … she is still a viable candidate for the nomination…. the mainstream "cnn" type news is afraid that Obama will have to fight a little harder than he is really able to….they would like to see Hillary throw the towel in so that Obama won't have to work so hard…also, they are afraid that Hillary really will win this race, so better to get her out before she does. Sorry. Hillary is in to win.

And, win she will. We need Hillary at the helm. Hillary will beat John McCain. Just wait and see.

DEMOCRAT BUT STILL THINKING—I am more offended as a woman by the idea of other women voting for John McCain, knowing that he will set the Supreme Court up to overturn Roe vs. Wade.

It will just show us who these "hard working americans" are who only support her. I am proud to be a white, hard working American who is saying goodbye to the divisions Senator Clinton is trying to create between blacks and whites. It is a fact that one cannot be a hard working american based on their color. It is based upon the person's own performance not by the color of their skn. Just because W. Virginia votes overwhelmingly for her just means there are a lot more racist people living in that state than I thought. Shame on all of you who vote because of color. You are a disgrace to this country.

A Hillary win in WV will not show she is a winner, but demonstrates her lack of judgment. She does not have enough vision to know when the contest is over!!!

If she can't reconigze something as simple as this — she does not need to be president because she has already been talking crazy about Iran and Russia. Bottom line: She likes judgment and would be another George Bush.

Fred get a life!!!! Your in every blog posting the same copy and paste message about voting for Mccain if not Hillary. Everybody knows the people who post comments like "If not hillart than maccain" are rush limbaugh psycho republicans….So please go vote for ur mccain you republican and let us democarats get our country back!!

This is from a Hillary supporter who will also vote for Obama cause i am first a democrat and second have a brain!!

Clinton is finished. She's looking pretty bad right now and it doesn't matter what happens in west virginia.

There is something happening when people vote not just for the party they belong to but the hopes they hold in common – that whether we are rich or poor; black or white; Latino or Asian; whether we hail from Iowa or New Hampshire, Nevada or South Carolina, we are ready to take this country in a fundamentally new direction. That is what’s happening in America right now. Change is what’s happening in America. You can be the new majority who can lead this nation out of a long political darkness – Democrats, Independents and Republicans who are tired of the division and distraction that has clouded Washington; who know that we can disagree without being disagreeable; who understand that if we mobilize our voices to challenge the money and influence that’s stood in our way and challenge ourselves to reach for something better, there’s no problem we can’t solve – no destiny we cannot fulfill. WE - are the ones WE'VE - been waiting for.

This is exactly what I thought would happen. You media outlets crack me up! Last week, the big story was Obama being a shue in and this week something totally different. The Clintons and the media have so much in common. Let's make news even if it is not a factor. Once again, if the media wanted to honest and fair they would have said months ago, mathematically Clinton could not win. But, that would be too boring . . But, it would be the truth for once!

The political map will be redrawn in this election and Dems will move forward with or without the Clinton "base".

The times they are a changin'.

Obama u got it these clinton will jump on board the obama train by the end of next week the superdelegates already jumped onboard he now leads by 10, hillary is soon to endorce Obama so is bill, Now please just respect the next president of the united states since we need him. its him or we're a third world country i would bet on hat too. President Obama, were all proud of u and the fight ur putting up. All true americans are with u Mr. President.

Hillary, Like cat socks, has nine lives. It is her money that is keeping her in the race. Knowing that someone will pay her debt in the end, she is having a good ol' time.

Superdelegates have a duty to put an end to Hillary's choke-hold on the American people.

BILL SCHNEIDER,

ARE YOU PURPOSELY TRYING TO ENCOURAGE THIS RESULT BY ACTING LIKE 28 DELEGATES IN THE OVERALL SCHEME OF THINGS IS ACTUALLY A "WEAKNESS".

YOU KNOW THAT THESE PEOPLE WOULD NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA ANYWAY. EXACTLY HOW MANY PEOPLE DO YOU THINK (in the country) HOLD THOSE VALUES? WHAT ARE YOU TRYING TO SAY ABOUT AMERICA? I KNOW THAT THERE ARE MORE OF "US" THAN OF "THEM".

IF OBAMA GETS 30% OR MORE OF THE VOTE IN THIS ALL WHITE STATE, HE WILL BE FOLLOWING HIS PATTERN FOR SECURING WHITE VOTERS IN HIS CLOSEST CONTESTS. THERE IS NO REAL CHANGE.

HE'S GOT A NEW PLAN, BILL. OPEN YOUR EYES. COME OUT OF THE WAY THINGS USED TO BE DONE. AND STOP STIRRING THE POT.

Hillary hasn't stopped flapping that mouth since she got started. If only folks could just see through the talk. She is out for the power and will use anyone and anything to get there. Hillary is not interested in average Americans. She grew up rich .She doesn't even know what an average American is and she'll forget them once she thinks she got what she wants. Hopefully we don't have to look at her too much longer.

there is no need, bye bye.

Lets get this straight. The news media keeps acting as if Clinton still has a strong chance to claim the lead. Wrong. Statistically, if Obama and Clinton were 50/50 on the superdelegate allotment (note:Obama is ahead by a couple superdelegates), Hillary STILL needs to win 80+% of the votes from ALL remaining states. 80%. Lets chew on that one for a minute. What are the chances of that? Zero. Her run for office has been over for a long time and the nail was driven into the coffin after the last round with South Carolina. A win at any less than 80% of the votes in West Virginia means absolutely nothing. Zilch. Nada.

Marshall, stop the pandering. you'll never get me to vote for Obama. you people have been so outragious and the lies you posted on all websites are unbelievable. Obama has no chance in winning in November and I look forward to seeing his wife frown and go back to never being proud of America.

No. She will have to do a lot more to get back in the race.

Point in fact, Obama now has a double digit lead in combined delagates. According to Hillary, a double digit lead is huge.

Because they vote for Hillary they are RACIST. Screw it I can't support a nominee who is backed by racism and hate while he preaches unity and hope. The hypocracy has finally killed his candidacy to me.
go Mcain

CNN…give it a rest. West Virginia is NOT a turning point, no matter how much you want it to be.

robert….
"You're likeable enough, Hillary…." REMEMBER THAT?????? As A woman, YES THAT WAS OFFENSIVE! Plus soooooo many more after that….go back and check out the way he looked down on her in EVERY debate!

I think it is absolutely funny that several weeks ago, ALL BO supporters INCLUDING ALL Pundits and CNN folks were saying "HILLARY WILL NEED OBAMA, BUT HE WILL NOT NEED HER…" FUNNY how times change!…..She could win EASILY without him…..looks like he DOES NEED her! TOO funny!!!!!!
Loved his comment, too…remember this one (my all-time favorite)….."I'm sure I can get her voters, I'm not so sure she can get mine…." What an ego…..yet another thing he said that I thought was absolutely rediculous when I heard it!!!!!
GO HILLARY!!!!!!!

She is Hillary is trying very hard to destroy the democratic party she know she cannot win she has no shame .She know that in OR SHE WILL GET BET BY 12 TO 15% AND IN SD 10% MT THE SAME SHE IS TRY TO DESTROY THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY IT IS OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

robert….
"You're likeable enough, Hillary…." REMEMBER THAT?????? As A woman, YES THAT WAS OFFENSIVE! Plus soooooo many more after that….go back and check out the way he looked down on her in EVERY debate!

How can all of you at CNN (with Cafferty leadin the way……will you post my comment?) sleep at night? You have done nothing but push OBAMA down our throats and bying his message of "unitor" as if his life had been and example of unity and achievement. What has he done to bring about CHANGE? NOTHING.
I agree 100% with the "wake up America "post above, read it carefully. Now we have to add that one of Obama's closest advisors resigned last week because he has been talking to Hamas……why have you not reported this story? you have not covered it all. Shame on you.
SO if WV keeps Hillary alive, so be it. She has run against the media, and against every possible obstacle YOU guys and the Obama camp has thrown at her. People are so ludicrous saying she has run a dirty campaign. WHat dirt? Not a single ad referring to Wright or Ayers. You the media and the ultra liberals have held her hostage and not allow her to say anything that would not cause all you ingrates to call her racist and so on. This primary would be a fiasco if Obama wins.
He will certainly loose the general.

It is these so called Sen Clinton's "it's a woman's turn, or else" aggressive and manipulative supporters that turn me off.

The people of WVa voted for Bush. They are also against everything but coal for energy.

The USA needs to move forward. Thank you very much.

Democrat but Still Thinking,

If you wish to not vote for Obama, that is absolutely fine.
But dont make it seem like Obama disrespected the women or something and that is why you are not voting for him. You probably would never have voted for him. Period!!

Three cheers for Marshall!!! As for CNN, the interest in the continued "battle" for the Democratic party's nominee is just good ratings. Of course they are going to hype every primary as "crucial." And yes, they will have totally forgotten everything they said for the week following North Carolina and Indiana because they want the good ratings all the way up to June 3.

I am sickened by the "I'll vote for McCain if my choice isn't the nominee" folks out there. They're the type of folks that gave our country 4 more years of G.W. Bush in 2004. WAKE UP PEOPLE!! It's way too important this year for the Democrats to not get their act together and unite behind the nominee, because whoever it is will be a whole lot better than McCain.

CNN is trying to inflate the importance of West Virginia. The race has been over for months now. Race after race Obama remains t he leader in every metric. That wont change in WV.

CNN thinks psychology..and not actual votes should be the metric to nominate Clinton. Give me a break. Its the biggest fairytale Ive ever heard.