May 13, 2008
Posted: 09:30 AM ET

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Democrat Travis Childers, left, faces Republican Greg Davis in a special election Tuesday in Mississippi.
Democrat Travis Childers, left, faces Republican Greg Davis in a special election Tuesday in Mississippi.

(CNN) — A special congressional election Tuesday in a conservative Mississippi district is expected to hold implications for both parties beyond the gain or loss of single House seat.

For Democrats, a decisive victory by Chancery Clerk Travis Childers would be the latest in a series of special-election wins for the party and provide a strong tailwind heading into the November elections.

For Republicans, Childers' defeat could dispel notions the GOP is in for a widespread thrashing next fall and prove that efforts to link local Democrats in conservative districts to Barack Obama and his former pastor could be a winning strategy in what appears to be a difficult election year for the party.

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gerald strother   May 13th, 2008 11:19 am ET

OBAMA HAS PICK UP 4 MORE SUPERDELEGATES TO DAY GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Johnny Be Good   May 13th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Why are we, the Obama Nation being FORCED to have this woman on the ticket.

Don Wharff   May 13th, 2008 11:25 am ET

During the hurricianes in the democrats did nothing to help ,actually they helped to destroy life..VOTE REPUBLICAN IF YOU DON'T WANT CORUPTION TO CONTINUE.

Kenneth M   May 13th, 2008 11:26 am ET

Obama Starts Off The Day With Two Three Four Superdelegates: I doubt it the GOP tactic is going to work down there.

Kel in Auburn, AL   May 13th, 2008 11:28 am ET

It's funny how the news is barely reporting on the primaries today. It's because they know its over. This election actually is of more interest, and for good reason. It's a small forecast to the fall election.

Jeanne   May 13th, 2008 11:28 am ET

I would prefer to see moderates in the legislature whether Democrats, Republicans or independents. I haven't been too pleased with the Democratic "leadership". I hope they make some changes there. Anything that changes the makeup of the current makeup in Washington could only be an improvement. I hope Obama has long coattails.

Rose - Baltimore, MD   May 13th, 2008 11:29 am ET

Childers God will send you help today in Jesus' name. What the devil has intended for evil, God will turn it around for you for good in Jesus name, Amen! Just remember that GOP has staged themsels as agents of evil, God does not reward evil.

linoue - NY   May 13th, 2008 11:30 am ET

I which that bozzo loses for being a stupid. Now that Barack is going to be the nominee what is he going to say. I think he is such an idiot. It is shame for what politician would do for seat. Except for BO!!!

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 13th, 2008 11:33 am ET

Maybe Obama and Hillary can work in shifts. He answers the phone from 8AM to 2AM, and Hillary answers the phone at 3AM!

After further review,Texas   May 13th, 2008 11:34 am ET

Greg"call me Goober"Davis?Why do all the Republicans look dumber than dirt?

Yes we can!   May 13th, 2008 11:39 am ET

THEY TRIED THAT IN LOUISANNA AND IT DIDN'T WORK….IT'S SAD THAT THE ONLY THING THE GOP HAS ON OBAMA IS REV. WRIGHT….GET OVER IT AND THAT'S OLD NEWS….WHO HASN'T HEARD OF REV. WRIGHT AND THE 30 SECOND SOUND BITES…IT'S A CIRCUS AND THAT'S WHY MCBUSH IS GOING TO LOSE THE GE. YOU CAN'T BEAT OBAMA ON THE ISSUES…..WE'RE TIRED OF THE IRAQ WAR, NO OR POOR HEALTHCARE, BAD ECONOMY, BAD EDUCATION FUNDING, THE RICH GETTING RICHER, POVERTY STRICKEN TOWNS ETC ETC…THESE ARE ALL THINGS THE GOP ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR……

clara   May 13th, 2008 11:40 am ET

if hillary loses the primaries some of us are going to vote for her and have as a write in so come on america write hillary in as president in nov. no matter what we don't want oboma and rev. wright and ayers and all is so called friends so go hillary go so to all hillary supporters write her in nov.

E. POWELL I MD, E POWELL MD II & ER. POWELL MD   May 13th, 2008 11:40 am ET

LIKE DANIEL IN THE SCRIPTURE. THE WRITING IS ON THE WALL.
WE DID IT IN LA. AND WE WILL IN MISS. THE REPUBILICAN PARTY
STILL HAVEN'T CAUGHT ON YET.

Jim   May 13th, 2008 11:43 am ET

I see that (C)linton (N)etwork (N)ews is not posting Obama's super delegates today in order to make Hillery's victory tonight in Hog Brush Mountain more of a HUGE news story.

Darth Vadik, CA   May 13th, 2008 11:46 am ET

This Republican guy looks inbred, oh yeah and corrupt.

J   May 13th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Why on earth would people vote for higher taxes? If you want the government to have more of your money, send them a check. Otherwise, stay out of my wallet.

Rose - Baltimore, MD   May 13th, 2008 11:50 am ET

CNN, I know you are in denial but Obama has netted 4 more supers today. Other news media have him at 183 to Clinton's 276.5. You insist on keeping his lead at 277 to Clinton's 273 but that is old news. Since Last primary, he has gained 27 supers more than what clinton will get in today's WVa primary, which would probably be 15 or lest delegates.

Harry, Irvine California   May 13th, 2008 11:51 am ET

To CNN, why don't you add the new 4 superdelegates to OBAMA's count ? also, why are we forcing Clintons on Obama knowing that would cause nothing but problem? why not let him decide and put us on the correct path?

Patrick, St. Louis   May 13th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Never, for two reasons:

First, She ran on his inexperience and unelectability. She would have to repeatedly answer shy she suddenly thinks he would be a good President.

Second, he ran on new politics and change. Hillary's rolodex is the epitome of old Washington and lobbyist influence, and her last name itself is a political brand of old.

Neither of them would be able to overcome these fundamental differences to forge a joint ticket. She should mitigate her losses and gun for Senate Majority Leader, and he should hire someone out of her camp, like Ed Rendell or Evan Bayh.

Seth   May 13th, 2008 11:53 am ET

Clara -

Are you serious? You must be a republican. Writing in anyone, is essentially a vote for McCain. And a vote for him is a vote for more war and a more conservative supreme court likely to make abortion illegal. Is that what you are looking for?

Tony, Miami   May 13th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Clara
Is that the only satisfaction you are looking forward to? By doing so you are helping the Republicans. I think you must be a republican.

Darth Vadik, CA   May 13th, 2008 11:54 am ET

McCain is the antichrist, well not really, but he just works for the antichrist (the GOP).

Sharon Minnesota   May 13th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Good grief, the new democrats will sell their souls to get back in the white house.

Hillary accepting the VP from Obama would be like throwing your lot with the terrorists and/or Anti-Christ. I'm hoping she doesn't fall for the pressure coming from this corrupted democratic party.

Vote for Hillary as president or John McCain if you are a true democrat.

Marshall   May 13th, 2008 11:56 am ET

This is sad. There are 7 posts as I am writing this and only two are about the article. What is up with that?

Debby   May 13th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Hey gerard strother we know the stupidelagates are going for Obama the problem is 55% of Am. voters want Hillary as VP as 75% of her supporters do. I'll give you a fast math lesson OBAMA can't win the general without Hillary in the mix somewhere.

Alan   May 13th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Dems and Rebs are the same. Neither is good for our country anymore. If you think for one minute that Obama or McCain is going to do anything thay they are saying you are "Dumber than Dirt" as a wise "person" once said. If you don't believe me, just look back at every single President and you will see a long string of broken promises.

Doug R.   May 13th, 2008 11:58 am ET

It was enjoyable and exciting to watch J.Dennis Hasterts seat go to a Democrat in a special election in Illinois' 14th District. Hastert resigned his position for whatever reason…we all know he has ties to the federally convicted lobbyist, Jack Abramoff as well as a closet full of other skeletons.
Why else would Hastert resign suddenly and unexpectedly??
This Republican here, Greg Davis, doesn't look like the sharpest knief in the drawer.

Allen, Lubbock, TX   May 13th, 2008 11:59 am ET

WoW Nicky!

just when i thought I couldn't read anything more racist and dumb..I see your name and I have to laugh! its sad that all you can come up with is some racist crap! Its sad that you all feel the need to dismiss and do away with this man because he is black.

The funny thing is you are probably the type of person that says there is no race issue, that its all in black people minds. Never mind the fact that people won't vote for him, BECAUSE he is black and has said so.

We want to tell other countries how to live and govern and our own country can't except a president unless they are white and rich and care nothing about them! How sad!

Mike from Westchester   May 13th, 2008 11:59 am ET

To Nicky Jones:

I am a middle aged white guy who is not supporting Obama because he is black, but because he is the best candidate for President in my lifetime.

However, the prospect of seing hundreds of thousands of racists have to choke on a black man as President will certainly be icing on the cake.

Let's see if CNN posts this one!

CW4Barak   May 13th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Please remember that Obama overwhelmingly won Mississippi, so no stupid Rev. Wright/Obama bashing is going to work there….that will only work in places like WV & KY….Billary country!

Clara….get real….if you vote for McBush or write in Billary's name if her name is not on the ballot, then you really can't call yourself a true democrat. Obama and Billary have the same policy ideas and plans….do your research, but since you are a Billary supporter, you prob. didn't graduate school and can't read! Due to the fact that Obama's supporters are smarter and well-informed, they know that the policy diff. between Billary and Obama are much closer and in line than with McBush, and that's why they would hold their noses and vote for Billary if the tables were turned…cus they know they can't afford to have McBush in the Whitehouse!

Obama '08

Jed in Texas   May 13th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

People would vote for higher taxes J because they dont want to pay on a credit card at a high interest rates, like most Republicans and leave the bill for their kids to payoff or the next Democrat administration.You must love the deficit J.

Vicki NH   May 13th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

In regards to a joint Clinton/Obama ticket, as a Clinton supporter, I would not want to see Clinton as VP with Obama. Better that she return to the Senate and become Senate Majority Leader. I would vote for McCain who is a moderate Republican and then vote for Democrats in the Senate and House. With a Dem majority in Congress McCain would be forced to end the Iraq War and we would have a terrific Senate Majority Leader in Clinton!!

James   May 13th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

A strong Clinton victory would not materially change Obama's prospects nationally. But it would lay bare the racial divisions and other polarizing aspects of the protracted and often bitter Democratic contest.
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This is why this liberal democrat will NOT vote for Obama. I am sick and tired of the insinuations by the media and the democratic elitist that I am a racist if I support Clinton.

jr   May 13th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Clintons and Obama shouldn't be forced together. The Clintons are too good for Obama. All I can say is Gooooooooooo McCain!!

David   May 13th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

But are Republican ingorant or think that American people are?
How can a party be playing on people's fear?

It seems nothing good comes out Republican.

This game has being expose by Bush.

enoch needles   May 13th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Typical Hill Shill: if my candidate can't steal the nomination, I'll vote for McCain or write-in Hillary. Way to be a loyal Democrat. Wonder if their heads will explode when Hillary endorses Obama? Could be messy.

honkey white guy from cali   May 13th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

J you really should read before you post and make yourself look stupid!

James   May 13th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Johnny Be Good May 13th, 2008 11:21 am ET

Why are we, the Obama Nation being FORCED to have this woman on the ticket

. The Obamanation, if obama is president, you are right about that.

Franky   May 13th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Hell yeah!!!!! They're gonna go at it! I'm telling you, this is a very special year. The Reps better hope they win and not only win, but by a good margin….ohhh and by the way, that's where the action is at for now, LOL!!!!

Jazzy   May 13th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

It is a pity that Hilary R. Clinton is often mentioned in the comments as if we are voting for both Bill and Hillary at the same time. President Clinton had his 8 years. It is not a choice between the Clintons (plural) and Obama. It is a choice between Hillary and Obama. Lose Bills name when you speak of the presidential nominee for the democratic party. Bill Clinton served his term. Now the choice is between Hillary and Obama. Whoever wins the nomination, I hope that it is done fairly. Once again it is not the Clintons but Clinton.

Roger   May 13th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Let's let Hillary finish the race. If Obama becomes president, I'm 100% sure that he is going to be a disgrace to the democrat party and everyone that supported him. Then in four years, Hillary will be elected president and have to clean up Bush's and Obama's mess. Also, the next time we have a non-white candidate, people will vote for issues instead of voting based on skin color and speeches.

Sharon Minnesota   May 13th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Has anyone thought about Obama's commitment to Darfur's warfare and what he might do to end the African Nation's conflicts. If you think Iraq was a mistake wait until you see what he has planned for our military on that continent. I would love to get a peek into the future on this subject. But then it might be too frightening to see.

Chris   May 13th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Funny how Obama Fans are calling for Hillarys supporters to unite the party, but go CRAZY with the results of a Gallup poll that says most want a joint ticket???? Now who wants to unite the party?

Diane Panama City Fl   May 13th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Since the RNC tried this ploy in North Carolina and received a thrashing, how can they possibly think it will work this time? Isn't the definition of insanity to keep doing the same thing, expecting a different result?

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 13th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Harry in Irvine, California, you're right. I also have notice that CNN is not giving us the superdelegate count recently. CNN please keep your reporting real because that's the main reason I've always preferred you over other news. CNN do what you do best, report the news without bias.

dmw   May 13th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

I hope Hillary is NOT on the ticket with Obama. He is going to lose big in November and we want Hillary to run again in 2012. I will not vote for Obama and I will write in Hillary's name in November, otherwise I will vote for McCain.

Extinct Snipe   May 13th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

A connection of the little known, basically insignificant Childers event in Mississippi to Obama's win as President of the United States of America is like suggesting that the flutter of a butterfly's wings in Mississippi is going to cause an earthquake in the White House. Once again this must be a case of Hillary "misinformation mongering," and what with James Carville speaking out recently in favor of Obama, we'd better blame it on ole James too, just to be safe.

Ben   May 13th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Obama is spending time in Mississippi helping with Childers while Hillary is thinking of her own self in West Virginia. For all the raciest in this country, that is one of the changes I would like to see. Pack your bags, we want your raciest butts out of our politics! There is only room for one race in the United States and that is the American race. Sex and race have no say in who can be the United States President, get over it.

steve   May 13th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

As part of the "operation chaos" ,
somebody informed me that Rethugs were told to flood blogs with comments, to bash clintons and supporters pretending to be Obama supporters. The effect, to alienate the clinton supportes from supporting Obama in the GE.

This is the new GOP strategy from Rush and ROVES.
Dems be aware.

Rose   May 13th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

McCain should pick Hillary as Vice-President!!!! And then she can lose twice. LOL

fred   May 13th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Obama isn't going to win anyway….NO PROBLEMS!!

Go Hillary!!

WRITE IN HILLARY!!

RUN AS AN INDEPENDENT HILLARY!!

nowlin   May 13th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

The Real problem is that Senator Clinton does not seem to be trustable.
I am sure she is sincere, however she does not know the difference between " I think, or I believe",and I know. This is what bothers me. she
has experiance in bad decisions. I realize that this is only a view, but
researching her has lead me to this concern.

Sharon in Oakland, CA   May 13th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

I hope and pray that americans will come together as a nation. We need to stop all of this "black and white" stuff. We are one race, the human race. The world is looking at us and more importantly our children are looking at us (adults). Some of the comments I read are so disappointing (especially coming from adults).

God help us!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fred   May 13th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

"Senator Obama hasn't endorsed my candidacy," Childers said after the ad began to air. "I have not been in contact with his campaign nor has he been in contact with mine."

LOL, I WOULDN'T CLAIM THAT OBAMA HAD ENDORSED ME EITHER.

GO HILLARY!!

marylee wagerman atlanta,ga   May 13th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

CNN SHOW THE PICTURE OF GREG DAVIS WITH DICK CHENEY

NO MORE BUSH/ CHENEY CRONIES

Sissie in NC   May 13th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Of cut with the spin CNN……If the Democrat wins or loses it has nothing to do with Obama so quit it!
Democrats 08′

Viva Obama 08   May 13th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

I want to clarify for clinton that hard working people are not just white only but they are also African American. Asian, Jews, Arabs, and Hispanics American.
Florida and Michigan must not be seated. They broke party rules that they have agreed upon. Rules that they have created themselves and the party. Florida and Michigan are disgrace
The math will not work for Clinton.

Belle   May 13th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Gosh folks,

Let's see….we have over 100,000 thousand dead because of a typhoon…and over 12,000 dead because of an earthquake. Lets NOT forget our OWN death tolls and destruction due to Tornadoes, Floods and fires just within the last 4 months.

Isn't that just a little more important than your precious delegate count?

Chances are good Obama will be the nominee. Clinton could only pull it out by winning Oregon…which does not look likely given the demographics of the state.

The US cannot afford to help China….because we borrow money from China! Now it looks as though China will need the money…what do you suppose the US would do if China calls in the notes?

How do you think Obama or McCain or Clinton would handle that?

How can we help our folks at home when we cannot afford any more disasters? What about New Orleans….

There are graver issues facing ALL of America vs. your little delegate count.

Alan   May 13th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Oh Yeah,

Outlawing killing babies would be terrible!! And yet we are so outraged at China. Ha!

Eddie   May 13th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

NO Hillary,NO Hillary,NO Hillary.

randy.new york   May 13th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

I think telling hilary clinton to get out of the race will not be good I thing but as it only six state left what obama need to do is to just let her campaign till june 3 by then he will get his normination by merit. So nobody will blame him for nothing I am for obama.

Peter in PA   May 13th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Darth Vadik, CA,

Now that you mentioned…..I couldn't agree with you more.

It's a good one!

Moses, Ca.   May 13th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Good luck Travis. People don't care about the " Rev " anymore. You'll win.

Also, for those who will vote for McCain if Obama get the nod, just think of our military men and women who will get killed after Nov. and ask yourself was it worth it. I hope you don't know any of them, because it was your vote that did it.

Independent-woman-voter-for-Obama   May 13th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Good! The Republicans have been arrogant, divisive, mean, delusional, and THEIR PRESIDENT LIED TO US!

The RNC does not 'get it' yet, but they will come November! The Republicans are RESPONSIBLE FOR THE $10 TRILLION OF NATIONAL DEBT! Any one voting Republican needs some psychological help!

You can claim to be more patriotic, more Christian…. BUT your actions speak louder than words!

WE WILL NOT BE FOOLED AGAIN!

Michael Templer   May 13th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

what do any of your comments have to do with this special election.

If the democrats are fortunate enough to borrow this seat for two years

hopefully Obama will listen unlike Clinton in the 90's when they rammed their economic agenda through and caused them to lose the house.

Mind   May 13th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

George—FL—this is for you under Hagel laughs off — but won't rule out — joining an Obama ticket because the comments were closed in that section.
Yes, I thank you for stating the obvious of most of the Hillary supporters, but I addressed this before…I don’t think CNN posted it, so I’ll try again. As for black people not paying their dues?….that is not even debatable. Black people made America what it is off their backs through blood, sweat and tears–literally. As far as I am concerned, there are no dues that any black person owes to anyone. My parents, their parents and their parent’s parents all worked very hard for everything they had; no one handed them a thing, and I admire them for it. There are a lot of people who here who were simply handed things in life…black AND WHITE but not everyone. There are many hard working blacks in this country just like there are many hard working whites and other ppl in this country. As for myself—I just graduated from a university and I am attending professional school this August. I know many people …whites and blacks… who are doing the same, and I know many people whites and blacks who are not doing too much with their lives, it’s really very interchangeable, so before you start to generalize—I understand you’re from Florida, I’m from the south too—one of the worse states with racism—you should use common sense. As far as you not being ready??…It’s OK because God’s will shall be done, not yours or any racist or sexist person out there…like it or not, and in His place, there simply is no “half way point” so I hope you get it right before your time is up.

Donald from SC   May 13th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Democrats all the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Marshall   May 13th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Why are you all blogging about things that are not about this article?

Go Travis Childers!!

Barack the Vote in RI   May 13th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Has this turned into a chat room???? Hey people, stick with the topic.

SAM2008   May 13th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

You know before I came to U.S i thought people here are different but i guess all the same, are you people the same people who voted for BUSH twice now you are going to make the same mistake (VOTING FOR OBAMA) this will be your biggest mistake even BUSH is better than OBAMA.'
this is one of OBAMA lies
I Have Always Been Against Iraq- LIAR, you weren't in office to vote against it AND you have voted to fund it every single time, unlike Kucinich, who seems to be out gutting you Obama. You also seem to be stepping back from your departure date - AGAIN.

Peter in PA   May 13th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Sharon from minnesota,

Please just look beyond your racial bias. If you still think McShame is the right guy. Then by all means vote for him. We democrats can't change minds of people like you. Barack will win over many Hillary supporters. I have no doubts about that. But there will be very few Hillary supporters won't supporting because he is a different then them. If that's the case, then vote for Republicans who will sell your rights to lobbying firms and appoint neocon judges.

Hopeful   May 13th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

George—FL—this is for you under Hagel laughs off — but won't rule out — joining an Obama ticket because the comments were closed in that section.
Yes, I thank you for stating the obvious of most of the Hillary supporters, but I addressed this before…I don’t think CNN posted it, so I’ll try again. As for black people not paying their dues?….that is not even debatable. Black people made America what it is off their backs through blood, sweat and tears–literally. As far as I am concerned, there are no dues that any black person owes to anyone. My parents, their parents and their parent’s parents all worked very hard for everything they had; no one handed them a thing, and I admire them for it. There are a lot of people here who were simply handed things in life…black AND WHITE but not everyone. There are many hard working blacks in this country just like there are many hard working whites and other ppl in this country. As for myself—I just graduated from a university and I am attending professional school this August. I know many people …whites and blacks… who are doing the same, and I know many people whites and blacks who are not doing too much with their lives, it’s really very interchangeable, so before you start to generalize—I understand you’re from Florida, I’m from the south too—one of the worse states with racism—you should use common sense. As far as you not being ready??…It’s OK because God’s will shall be done, not yours or any racist or sexist person out there…like it or not, and in His place, there simply is no “half way point” so I hope you get it right before your time is up.

M.S. Indiana   May 13th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Vote for hope not fear… the republicans are history after this election !!!

Debby, and why should Democrats not vote for the nominee ?? As soon as this primary stuff is over, then people will look at McCain and we will be united like never before… Do you even know what McCain stands for ?? how far away from being miss Clinton he is ?? Obama and Clinton is 95% the same on issues….

george   May 13th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

I agree Clara, I believe if we write her in it would make a difference. They keep saying that were going to unite, however, know one tells me how I'm going to vote nor persuade me. I believe Hillary has gotten a raw deal. I'm going to use my vote too speak volumes.

Punisher   May 13th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

The Democrats will be losing a lot of seats this year because of Obama, he is a POLARIZER.

They'd lose their bid again in the Whitehouse three in a row. I'm a registered Democrat, I support Hillary Clinton. I will cast my vote to McCain this year if Obama is the nominee for my party, I will also vote against candidates here in my state running for re-election that endorsed Obama. I don't care about the Supreme Court, my biggest concern is NATIONAL SECURITY. I have family members serving in Iraq right now, I TRUST only McCain and Hillary to make the right decision for our troops in the Middle East. Obama has too much affiliation with organizations and individuals that hate America and hate white people.

randy,miami   May 13th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Please the good people of mississipi please vote for democrat.travis.

Jewish Women for Obama   May 13th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Go on you republican counter-productive fear-mongering farts… Obama will win and that Obama-bashing strategy will guarantee a democratic majority in congress for years to come….

Obama/Hagel 2008 & 2012

Mike Birmingham, AL   May 13th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

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!

Praetorian, Fort Myers   May 13th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Even my dog could beat a Dufus….in an election for public office.

Sue / PA   May 13th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

CW4Barak,

Please dont call anyone uneducated. You dont need a piece of paper to do your research and use common sense. If in their heart of hearts, Clinton supporters dont feel they can vote for Obama in the GE, well, frankly, it is their freedom to do so. Right now I believe, Clinton supporters are just very dissapointed. Time will heal and IF they are TRUE democrats…they will be marking Sen Obamas name in the GE.

Obama supporters….refrain from negitive comments………it is not our way!!!!

Thank You
Older Female White Voter……………………………Obama 08

mike concerned democrate   May 13th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

GET RID OF THIS DIVISIVE SELF SERVING CLINTON ONCE AND FOR ALL - She lies, manipulates, panders and does or says anything to get her way…. she can't manage her campaign finances nor her own people and we want this as a potential Vice President get a grip !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Evaluate the facts rather than pandering to the spin - Send her to pasture ………….

Edward   May 13th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

It should be obvious by now to everyone that the brains behind ythe Obama campaign anticipated the situation we are currently in. They would like, but are not counting on all the traditional democratic votes for a win in November. This is why they began the campaign by attracting new voters: the young and dissaffected with a brand new exciting message. It was a gamble but one that I think has worked . I think it is equally obvious that if Obama were to succeed in November it will not be because of any institutional support within the demaocrat party; not due to any natural affinity to a huge block of voters; not because he had an easy opponent. I believe an Obama victory would be , to a large extent, due to the hiorrible Presidency of George W Bush.

shirley ann   May 13th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Clara,

You can act the fool if you want to do so! Remember what McCain represents. We'll see if you feel that way come November when all of us will probably be paying 5 bucks or more at the pump. You'll change your mind then.

Vivienne   May 13th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Well if we find that Reverend Wright works for the GOP, wait until the dems roll Rod Parsley out on John McCain. As I see it, once the American people realize that a worldwide introduction of Rod Parsley to the International community of Muslims may very well unify them against Christians… even though the conflict in that region has nothing to do with Christians … but John's spiritual guide has called for the destruction of Islam and preaches that this country was created for the purpose of destroying Islam. Boy, it would only take one crafty sheik to loop Parsley's love speech kinda the way our media looped Rev Wright's hate speech and BAMMM, our soldier wake up with a region of Muslims united against Christians (Yeah, because that is just what we need to be more safe). I feel that if Obama can be linked to Rev Wright and held responsible and be believed to be under his influence… don't believe that Rod Parsley can't be linked to John McCain and be believed to be under his influence.

Pam   May 13th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

That republican dude looks like he just left a frat party.

a REAL American   May 13th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Man, Darth Vadik, you just keep the intelligent comments rolling in, don't you? First, you remark that Greg Davis "looks" corrupt and inbred–first of all, what exactly does "corrupt" and "inbred" look like, and secondly, you are judging him by his appearance. That is prejudice, and is no different than someone blasting Obama because he is black (partially). That makes you a hypocrite, although I'm sure in your mind it's justifiable.

The comment about McCain working for the antichrist (GOP) is even more idiotic and hypocritical, because when Republicans/conservatives use biblical language like that you left-wingers ridicule them as "religious nutjobs", right? Right back at 'cha!

Vivienne   May 13th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

I feel that if Obama can be linked to Rev Wright and held responsible and be believed to be under his influence… don't believe that Rod Parsley can't be linked to John McCain and be believed to be under his influence. On one hand you would have to believe that half white Barack, who was loved on for the first 26 years of his life by his white family, is 20 years later racist against half of himself and blame white people who he has been intimate with and lived in the same homes with and shared the same soap that washed his butt and the same toothpaste that brushed his teeth and the same toilet to relieve himself and drank and ate from the same dishes and slept under the same bed clothes… you would have to believe that he believes that people, white people are doing something to black folk that he is angry about and has judged them based on what Reverend Wright feels about white people?. Okay, it’s a stretch but, if you can make it work then… Okay.
On the other hand you can believe that Rod Parsley is going to and has influenced John McCain, the war monger, to morph the conflict in Islam into a Christian against Muslim uprising.

Montana is Obama Country   May 13th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

…………..Yes…We..Can.. is change you can believe in..

…………..WRITE in votes are throw away votes.. They don't count..

What a waste for the economy, what a waste for American children…

Mike Birmingham, AL   May 13th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

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!

CNN POST THIS!

Majority Rule Moral Majority   May 13th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

The people of Mississippi are too smart to elect Hussein's cronies to office!

real obama supporter   May 13th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I AM A DEMOCRAT

but mr childers don't deserve being picked. he tryed to denounce himself from obama. obama endorced him now he says it ain't true so he lies. the republicans ran adds on him with obama and he denies any connect to obama. we need no more liears

real obama supporter   May 13th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

CLARIA
give it up
you are as disalusioned as hillary
she can't do that she ran in the primary so just fall in love with obama and if you vote mcsain
then you are republican to start with

Peter   May 13th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Obama supporters you do a disservice to the democratic process.
You suppose to be the educated voter and the no racist one. In any article you bias HILLARY, you price high anyone that endorse Obama and discredit Hillary supporters and disregard the States that she wins. We support HILLARY simple because she is the best and the most qualified candidate to be president.
HILLARY 08

christine   May 13th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

obama for president we need change period and mississippi will vote demo because of obama people are tired of the republican kinda politics and american are smart to vote for this gotcha politics instead of real issues i think republicans need to come up with better positive politics if they want to win anything we are tired of there politics

leon   May 13th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

To Obama's Supporters,

What you do not understand is that after 15 months of reading your messages of hate and insults for Hillary's supporters and for what we believe in we can't switch our minds and pretend that everything is fine. Even now you keep attacking our candidate and us and instigated by the Obama's campaing and by himself you have portrayed a picture of Hillary and her followers that is unfair. You haev been as divisive as you said we have been. So I really do not feel that I should forget all that and fgive my vote to someone that does not represent my values.

We supported Hillary and not Obama because we do not believe on him. Because we saw like an onion that his skin pilled off and we saw who he really is. A vulgar and average politician who is willing to push his pastor and friend under the bus.

We will reunite but to protest Obama when he will go to Florida like you intended to do in West Virginia yesterday shame on you.

H   May 13th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

GO INDEPENDENTS - NEITHER THE DEMOCRATIC OR THE REPUBLICAN DESERVES TO WIN.

Allen, Lubbock, TX   May 13th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

No sharon…new democrats are tired of this constant arguing and gridlock in washington…hillary said she wants to fight, and we are sick of fighting. By all means vote for john McCain or write in Hillary, but you are only hurting yourself as your own candidate has said that voting for John McCain is a dumb logic!
You don't care about her to much or you would listen to her pleas to unite behind the democratic candidate…oh yeah, you are only concerned with women's issues and making the first woman president not with winning the election!

how sad!

jC   May 13th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Johnny Be Good
What's your beef? You don't know Hillary, so you hate her. How about me being forced to accept BO as my dem nominee? He is, that's that. And he gets my vote. Suck it up Johnny! She's brilliant, competent, able, and awesome, whether you femaleophobes want to admit it or not. Check out her Bio and then get back to me about being "FORCED" to have her on the ticket. She's fought her entire adult life for the uneducated and the undereducated members of our society, such as yourself.

Hm   May 13th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

This is not your Grand Daddy's Mississippi…it's a whole new day! People all over this wonderful country are soooooo tired of the same old tired politics year after year… Let's be bold America and try something different please…Dare to Dream!!! Release the fear!

Ra'mon   May 13th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

What this country needs is a benevolent dictatorship—Congress with their pork and the special interest groups are the ruination of this country and make a mockery out of the democratic process.

mitchell from arkansaw   May 13th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

no hillary for vp!

Mike Kaplan   May 13th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Why are so many of the posts on this "ticker" so utterly incoherent?
From the supposed "Democrats" who would vote for McCain instead of Hillary (or Obama), when Hillary and Obama have nearly IDENTICAL positions on almost every issue…..to the completely incoherent rants like "linoue", who says

"I which that bozzo loses for being a stupid. Now that Barack is going to be the nominee what is he going to say. I think he is such an idiot. It is shame for what politician would do for seat. Except for BO!!!"

Seriously, what is this inane post even trying to say? Who or what is "BO"?

CNN, why have a moderator at all if you are going to print posts that don't even make GRAMMATICAL sense?

-mk

Justin, New Hampshire   May 13th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Neither Obama nor Hillary will be effective in the White House without support from Congress. There has to be more "changing of the guard" if we are to realize change in this country. Red states must continue to go "Blue" as in my state.

Dee from Texas   May 13th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Go Democrats, this is what Obama is doing. He is the best one to fill the house and senate with DEMOCRATS!

John Smith   May 13th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

The majority of democrats are "idiots" and will always be idiots. Recall, that given that most of the "educated" folks come from the Republican Party, you do not gett his type of in-fighting in the Republican party.

How can any democrat, given the history of the Clintons, want these folks back in the White House? Don't you people learn from the past? The Republicans has a good sense of history!

Hillary (and her followers) should run as an Independent candidate. That way, only the educated folks with strong morals and history can stay with Obama and the democratic party. It is a new-movement. I think we need to purge the democratic party of the "uneducated folks" who lack the sense of history.

justobserve   May 13th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

An Obama-Clinton ticket will ensure McCain the presidency! Maybe it's a move to ensure Clinton's resurrection in 2012 as in the case she continues to attack Obama to destroy his chance. Clinton lost the nomination due to her character that voters can see more and more now during the prolong campaign, if they didn't see it before during her co-presidentcy in the 90s. Tenacity is an admirable trait but when tenacity is coupled with malice and selfserving, it is downright repulsive. That's why she had fallen from the "inevitable" to an "unelectable". Clinton on the ticket only drags Obama down with her. He has a full hand fighting against the repub, let's not burden him with defending Clinton's bad records. Obama is the one who can attract Independents and Republicans, but Clinton is truly hated by the Republicans. Obama should get one of the other capable women, without Hillary's character, to be VP to balance the ticket.

John Smith   May 13th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Let me try one more time:
*The majority of democrats are "idiots" and will always be idiots. *Recall, that given that most of the "educated" folks come from the *Republican Party, you do not gett his type of in-fighting in the *Republican party.

*How can any democrat, given the history of the Clintons, want these *folks back in the White House? Don't you people learn from the *past? The Republicans has a good sense of history!

*Hillary (and her followers) should run as an Independent candidate. *That way, only the educated folks with strong morals and history can *stay with Obama and the democratic party. It is a new-movement. I *think we need to purge the democratic party of the "uneducated folks" *who lack the sense of history.

MELMARIE   May 13th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Who cares! Didn't this guy distance himself from Obama when Rev. Wright became an issue.

Uncle Sam   May 13th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Although not aligned with either party, I applaud those Democrats who are breaking ranks to support Sen. McCain. The welfare of our country is too important to place in the hands of an unknown, inexperienced, untested, and unproven presidential hopeful with questionable judgment. I understand that the American people are anxious for change, and that we tend to blame the president and his party but, nonetheless, I ask you to consider John McCain. By his own admission an imperfect servant, but I trust him to lead our country. And I do not have to take his word for it, his sacrifices speak loudly enough for me.

Americans for McCain '08

leon   May 13th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

TO ALL HILLARY'S SUPPORTERS

WE ARE PREPARING A WARM WELCOME TO OBAMA ON MAY 21ST WHEN HE IS PLANNING TO BE IN FLORIDA. LET'S GET OUR HILLARY SIGNS AND DEMOSTRATE OUR OPPOSITION OT A VULGAR AND FALSE POLITICIAN LIKE OBAMA WHO HAS PAINTED HIMSELF AS A NEW KIND OF POLITICIAN BUT HAD SHOWN HIS REAL VALUES AS SOMEONE ABLE TO PUSH HIS PASTOR AND FRIEND UNDER THE BUS.

UNITED WE CAN SHOW OBAMA THAT HE WILL NOT HAVE OUR SUPPORT THAT WE DO SEE WHO HE IS AND THE WE WILL VOTE FOR HILLARY ALL THE WAY IN NOVEMBER BUT NEVER FOR HIM.

RALLY WITH US HILLARY'S SUPPORTERS AND INDEPENDENTS OBAMA DENIED US OF OUR VOICE BY REFUSING TO GIVE US THE RIGHT TO VOTE AGAIN. HE AND THE DNC LEADERS SHOULD CHANGE THE NAME OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AS IT IS NOT DEMOCERATIC ANYMORE.

ABAJO OBAMA!!!
OBAMA GO BACK TO ILLINOIS!!!!

Billy J Austin,TX   May 13th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

I hope Hillary gets Wesley Clark on the ticket as VP. That would be the best thing she could do with the influence that she has. Obama is going to need SOMEONE with some military experience and just plain executive chops to balance out the liberal effete thing. She wants to VP because this process has ruined her chances for Senate majority leader, thanks to guys like Kennedy and Kerry. But the office would be better served with Clark. She should go back to the senate and continue to be one of the few folks that actually fixes stuff.

But our party is going to have to do something to get all the blue collar converts George W gave us, back. All the republican pretenders and actual liberal effete's that have been making fun of white people who couldn't afford to go to college or chose not to take out 100,000 dollars worth of loans to go and instead went to work and raised families, have seriously damaged our "party of the people" image. It doesn't help when you say that they are hicks and won't vote for a snob because of his skin color… smacks of hypocrisy (not accepting someone because they live in a blue collar world)

Populism! Yea! Effete-ism Boo!

Michael, an indepedent   May 13th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Anytime the Republicans play the Rev Wright story to sway voters, it is only reinforcing that the Republicans feel that America is NOT beyond race. So, if you vote Republican, you are, in fact, supporting racial diviseness in America.

Is it more important to stay loyal to the Republican party OR prove that America is not racist and vote for the candidate that is best for the State or the Country?

Mary, WV Tech   May 13th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Childers show some balls. Mississippi is tired of the same politics. I grew up in Mississippi the state rank last in just about every thing. They want change for a better future.

Vote Obama!!!

Cammi317   May 13th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Quote from a West Virginian woman in the LA Times today:

"I'm going to write in Hillary on the ballot," Jester said outside the IHOP, crushing her half-smoked cigarette. "I want to see a woman in there before I see a . . . " She stopped, and her sister finished the sentence with: "a man of color."

Gee, I wonder what she was going to say…..

OBAMA 2008

demwit   May 13th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

Where is CNN writing down and publishing the names of those pledged delegates??

I must know which of these DNC "elected party representitives" to hold responsible for Hillary not getting the nomination even after she wins the popular vote among democrats!! Especially after John McCain wins in November!!!

crooksandliars   May 13th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

NO OBAMA / CLINTOM TICKET!!!!
PLEASE..NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

Wake Up America   May 13th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

at the fools lining up for VP. Here are a few possible tickets:

Obama/Hamas 2008

Obama/Rev Wright 2008

Obama/Ayers 2008

Obama/Clinton 2008

Obama/Sharpton 2008

Let's go. Rally around these potential running mates. Obama's wife is anti american, his pastor is a racist and anti american, his friends support terror and are racist. Do you think he is any different? How diverse is your group of friends and family? You hang with people who are just like you. Look at who Obama has been hanging with all these years to figure out who he is like..

WAKE UP AMERICA

Tom   May 13th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

By endorsing Obama the dem reveals himself to be willing to support someone who doesn't believe every vote counts (MI, FL, WV, KY) - only the states that will vote for him. Obama also really shouldn't be declaring himself the victor even if/when he actually does win - let someone else do it - to declare it yourself before it's really over would show him to be the self serving narcissist that he really is and that not campaigning in the states who won't vote for him is another example. He cares about himself and his wife cares ONLY about him and (hopefully) her family. We already know how she feels about the rest of us.

Lawrence, a person of conscience   May 13th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

RE: If you vote republican, you are, in fact, supporting racial diviseness in america.

Michael? That's the equivalent of saying, if you vote against Clinton, you are a sexist pig. That is simply not true.

People need to vote their conscience wether or not they are republican, democrat, independent, etc. One needs to look at all available information and not just what party they are.

Ron   May 13th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

who made the racist comment she is a typical white person after saying this person made racist and ethnic slurs that made him cringe

HILLARY CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER!!   May 13th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

OH YES, THEY ARE STARTING ALREADY!!!!!!

OBAMA WILL NOT BE ABLE TO HANDLE THIS!!!!!

HE IS TOO WIMPY!

ONCE THEY BRING OUT LARRY SINCLAIR AND THE QUESTIONS ABOUT WHY OPRAH LEFT WRIGHTS CHURCH HE WILL BE TOAST!!!

IF THE SUPER DELEGATES GIVE OBAMA THE NOD THEY ARE SCREWING ALL OF US OUT OF A WIN IN NOVEMBER!!!!!

HILLARY CAN WIN AGAINST THEM AND THEY KNOW IT!

THE WRONG CHOICE FOR NOMINEE WILL DOOM US ALL!!!!!!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!

Martin   May 13th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

I was a Hillary supporter but very disappointed in her recent remarks over the last few weeks.

Her and Bill are going beyond rewriting the rules.

1. When she was ahead in pledge delegates, super delegates and popular votes she was on top of the world. No mention of Michigan or Florida. She new the rules, if she didn't then thats a person I don't want as our Commander and Chief.

2. When she was ahead in super delegates she abandond the popular vote argument .

3. No she is losing super delegates she is saying she will win the popular votes which she is counting Michigan and Florida. WOW!

I truly hope when Hillary loses in super & and pledged delegates and the popular vote, she just keep her distructive words to herself.

Still undecided 2008.

P.S. Senator Edwards, Your not a super delegates, So keep your two cents to yourself if your not going to endorse a candidate. Your 15 minutes are up. Please endorse or stay of our TV.

HILLARY CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER!!   May 13th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

OBAMA CANNOT WIN IN NOVEMBER!!!!!!!!

SWIFT BOAT!!!!!!!!!

TonyNJ   May 13th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

I make this appeal to the good people of Mississippi to vote with both your heart and with your head. Hillary Clinton is not a quitter! She knows want our country's wants are. Hillary Clinton knows what our peoples needs are, and she will hit the White House floor a running, as she does not need to be tutored as she is experienced in the world of Washington and the world. The People need jobs. Hillary Clinton will work to make the state of our economy, first on the agenda. This will keep roofs over the people's heads and food on their plates. It will also help to restore our Right to Dignity, which comes hand in hand with employment and a paycheck, but mysteriously disappears when the pink slip makes its dread appearance in the time card slot. Obama can go around in a pair of jeans and make his attempt to make a victory lap around the Senate chambers. The race is not over! Great People of Mississippi, as in the past, you can make history which will make your children's children proud as they are of their ancestors by supporting the experienced candidate, the one who will not forget you after Election Day, the one who knows what the people of our great country need, Jobs, Jobs, Jobs, Now, Now, Now! Health Insurance, so we are not plagued with the prospect of going into debt after receiving a hospital bill God forbid. Please Give Hillary a chance. Give Hillary your support. Help Hillary to help you! The election is not over yet Mr. Obama! The Great People of The State of Mississippi have the right to have their votes counted too and they deserve a President who has experience solving problems and who will get our country back on track. She will do it, if you just give her the chance. Remember Miss Liberty, Our Country Under God, and the candidate who needs your help today, so she can help you tomorrow, Hillary Clinton. Thank You!

Unite Demos   May 13th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

It is time for the democratic party to unite. Clinton gave the race everything she had and has lost fair and square. We need to start addressing the issues of this country. the economy, healthcare, education, ending the war, saving social security.

It is us againt them. It is not us against us (which means they win??)
Clinton supporter: don't think for one minute that McCain identifies with the issues that you must obviously identify with if you are supporting Clinton. OBAMA does. If you do the research, compare whate he is saying in his speeches, compare his stance on the issues to McCain.

I don't believe that Clinton does not care about this country. She even wants her supporters to vote democrate, no matter who the nominee is.

The Republican plan is to divide and conquer.

Deb   May 13th, 2008 2:13 pm ET

Read Michelle Obama's thesis on race that has been censored from the public until after the GE. Why? because is uncovers her own racist views. You can find it on the internet, even though they've tried to hide it.

MELMARIE   May 13th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

These Hillary supporters are crazy!!!!! Obama has won and these crazy people are picking out VP's for Hillary… Get over it!!! Now is the time get behind Obama and unite this party. If you are part of the voters that say you will go for McSame because Hillary didn't win must be racist or just plain stupid.

Jason   May 13th, 2008 2:17 pm ET

I'm a Mississippian, and can't wait for this local election to be finished. Get ready for a long summer & fall filled with commercials & mailers from both the DNC & RNC about how your local candidates either A) secretly worship with Rev. Wright, or B) made millions off of oil companies and want to send your kids to fight in Iraq.

An American in Canada for David   May 13th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN THE SENATE AND CONGRESS

LYNDON BAYNES JOHNSON SAID IT BEST.

GEORGE BUSH ASK PRESIDENT JOHNSON, SHOULD I RUN FOR THE SENATE OR THE CONGRESS.

WELL ALL I CAN TELL YOU GEORGE IS THE SENATE IS LIKE CHICKEN SALAD AND THE CONGRESS IS LIKECHICKEN S*IT, YOU DECIDE, EXCLAIMED PRESIDENT JOHNSON

Rebecca   May 13th, 2008 2:19 pm ET

Deb,

You are an idiot. It was released months ago by the Obama campaign. Get a clue. You are nothing but a false rumor spreader. You probably are one of the idiots who still believe Obama is a Muslim.

Mike - Texas   May 13th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

I can hardly wait until Rev. Wright's book comes out in September!!!

That ought to be some good reading!

STOP THE MADNESS   May 13th, 2008 2:22 pm ET

This is just an all out way of using race to pander and divide, these people are so desperate that they could care less that their rednecks are showing, The only way this can have any hold is if they incite like minded people and play on their ignorance. I think it is deplorable that people would use this method of abuse to abuse the system for their gain.

I hope just like the Clinton and those in Louisiana it comes back to bite them in their faces big time! Most people today black and white are tired of this mess, those that are not are no better than their opinions of Rev. Wright even worst they are aware that this offends many, they are not doing from a place of painful past memories, but pure evil motives not caring who they hurt in doing so.

I only pray that this nation will rise to the occasion and show that we are bigger than this, sure we still have some, but not many, not enough that will allow us to be set back in a time where racial hatreds divide us and cause us to lose sight on the bigger picture that we all are in this together and must be determined to progress and not let the few cause us to regress.

We must hold our own accountable, not allowing them to flood us or others with hate, because if we allow hate to rule then all that this nation stands for will be a lie! Take a stand against hate don't be gullable, that the message I hear from Obama, that's the message I heard from MLK, that's the message of JFK and above ALL that's the message of CHRIST!

Rebecca   May 13th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Obama has more integrity than Clinton or McCain could ever hope for and any of these Obama haters smearing him with lies and false rumors are no better than George Bush and his failings and shortcomings. Obama tells the truth and you haters cannot handle the truth. You rather live a life of lies and manipulations than face the truth. And here's another truth you probably cannot handle- Obama will be our next President without Hillary on the ticket with or without you.

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