May 13, 2008
Posted: 12:00 PM ET

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Romer, a former DNC chairman, endorsed Obama Tuesday.
Romer, a former DNC chairman, endorsed Obama Tuesday.

(CNN) — Barack Obama picked up endorsements from three more superdelegates Tuesday, extending his lead over Hillary Clinton in that category to seven.

Indiana Rep. Joe Donnelly, New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin, and former Colorado Gov. and onetime Democratic National Committee Chairman Ray Romer have all announced they are backing the Illinois senator.

In a conference call with reporters, Romer acknowledged he has known both Clintons much longer than he has known Obama, but said he feels it is now impossible for the New York senator to win the nomination.

“There is a time we need to end it and direct ourselves to the general election. I think that time is now," he said.

According to CNN's tally, Obama now has the support of 280 superdelegates compared to Clinton's 273.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Kiah   May 13th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Obama '08

Moses, Ca.   May 13th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Thanks to all of you SD's. You made the right choice.

Marty, Orlando   May 13th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

That's awsome!
Hillary will drop out soon. I guarantee it.

Lynda   May 13th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

This is good news for Sen. Obama. Keep on going!! But the dream ticket is very scary.

bigben   May 13th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

All aboard the Obamaloser train!
Obama is the emperor with no clothes. They are just scared to tell him ., He is naked

Darth Vadik, CA   May 13th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

CNN,
please dont even pay attention to Hillary, you know the fatal attraction one.

C from the D   May 13th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

I'd like to see a day where Obama picks up 10-20 super delegates.

James   May 13th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

CNN will not explain all the old white men are so scared of Hillary.

Krissy, FL   May 13th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Whoop, there it is….!

Susan in SC   May 13th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Very nice. Now… IF only we as Democrats could until behind a single nominee…… That is true hope.

Kyle   May 13th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

GO OBAMA!

bigben   May 13th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Democratic party trying to belittle Hillary win tonight.
The party has been hi-jacked. Time for a third party

Sherry   May 13th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

This is good news. I have great respect for Hillary, but it is time to get real. She now needs to stand behind Obama in the race for the White House and not try to keep throwing out hurdles.

Obama 08!!

Philly Kid   May 13th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

What in the world is going on. Hillary needs an exit strategy now more than ever. Her super delegates are jumping ship for Obama. She needs to grab the V.P spot while it's still possible. Please!

Dave in Atlanta   May 13th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

How is Ray Nagin a superdelegate? He is neither a legislator nor a state governor. Is he a DNC official?

Obama 08!!

Darth Vadik, CA   May 13th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Let me guess, the W Virginia is the most important state of the union, right Hillary?

Lucy in Illinois   May 13th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Those of you who want to write Hillary's name in as indepedent in the general election go right ahead. You then should help McCain move into the White House.

The superdelegates are speaking - the party needs to unite and quit giving McCain a free ride.

real obama supporter   May 13th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

WELCOME TO YOU SIRS

glad to have you aboard
god bless america,our troops, and all the countries who have so many deaths

Hillary/McCain   May 13th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Clinton will win the popular vote even without Fl and MI, and the superdelegates should consider the popular vote (the will of the people) more important than pledged delegates. Have we ever had a nominee who didn't win the popular vote?

I urge all Hillary supporters to protest this election if Obama becomes the nominee and vote for McCain!

Jewish Women for Obama   May 13th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Hillary is just forcing these supers to make a difficult, and yet obvious choice… She'd serve the party so much better if she just bowed out gracefully…

How can anyone be so self-centered???

Obama/Hagel 2008 & 2012

American Supporter for OBAMA   May 13th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Looks like Obama is going to be the winner today despite WV!

Thank you gentlemen.

EC   May 13th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

This is TRULY the end of Sen. Clinton. She can't keep ignoring the FACT that she's losing BIG support amongst the Democrats and can't keep denying the reality. She's LOST.

The longer she stays in the more she will be portrayed as a "sore loser". NOT good if she plans to get re-elected in NY.

If Sen. Clinton is NOT careful she could LOSE ALL support and also her Senate seat if she doesn't heed the call of the people.

Robert in Albuquerque   May 13th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

As a Hillary supporter I admire BOTH Obama and Hillary for the hard fight. I just have to wonder if the saying is true, "Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned" I just wonder if Hillary is going to be a force to deal with once it's all done and over. Obama needs her as much as she needs him and all this fighting between supporters needs to end and just let things cool down and play out. I do feel unfortunate for those in congress who have turned their back on the clintons because like it or not, they are a major backbone of the DEM party and are needed.

maya   May 13th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Cohen's Fatal Attraction comparison did it for me. And Obama's silence. I can't vote for him and support or condone what he and his campaign represents.

Good luck "New" Democratic Party. I'll leave before I am shoved out and stepped upon like Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton.

Mark Cross Junction VA   May 13th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Our Country is doomed when this man takes office. We can only blame the idiots that vote for him.

Dj   May 13th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Looks like Sen. Clinton will win and lose today.

She will win a moral victory in WV (for her own self-esteem)

She will lose the nomination as the superdelegates continue to come forth to support Obama. (for the good of the country).

OBAMA 08!   May 13th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

WELCOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

WOOOHOOOO!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA 08

Larry   May 13th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Hill's best scenario now is to Win in W. Virginia and Kentucky and go out with a bang. She then needs to make a case for the VP spot. The pattern of superdelegates supporting Obama all but puts the nail in the coffin for her.

rs   May 13th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

tick tock tick tock tick tock . . .

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 13th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

The levee is about to break. But this time it's Hurricaine Obama!

Stevo in PA   May 13th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

The Superdelegate know the Math!!! They are Uniting the party.
Hoorah for the Superdelegates!!!

Let unite the Democrate Party NOW!!!!!
Obama will take Hilliary along for the VP ticket, He's no dummy.
Let's win in landslide fashion and take congress as well!!!!

Obama / Clinton 08′

Kim, Charlotte, NC   May 13th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Thank you very much. The Democratic Party is ready to move on.

Paul   May 13th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Keep it coming! I still am on the Hagel story.

j   May 13th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

It is time to bring the Democratic Party together and begin preparing for the general election. I like John McCain but he would be a terrible president - we need to come together and start challenging his bad ideas.

shelly in IL   May 13th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

YES, YES! Lets get it over with already. Thank you to all the Senator O supporters and lets get ready for November.

Tony   May 13th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

And, with that, it's over. It was a nice run, Senator Clinton. Please take a seat, enjoy your complimentary tub of popcorn, and enjoy the show.

Kenneth M   May 13th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

NONE OF THIS MATTERS BECAUSE HER SUPPORTERS ARE GOING TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN IN NOV. THERFORE ALL OF THE THINGS THAT SHE WANTS AND CLAIMS ARE SO IMPORTANT WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL 2016 WHEN ANOTHER GENERATION OF DEMS ARE BOLD ENOUGH TO STEP UP. BECAUSE IF HE LOOSES BECAUSE OF HER I WILL MAKE IT MY LIFES WORK TO MAKE SURE SHE LOOSES IN 2012 STARTING JAN 09. SO YOU SLICK HILLIE SUPPORTER BEWARE. SUPPORT OBAMA OR SHE WILL NEVER BE PRESIDENT.

fairandstraight   May 13th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

It is high time. The Democrats are about to fall for the oldest trick in the book. We need to unite the party. Together we stand and divided we fall. As long as the Republicans play with this race by trying to keep Sen. Clinton out there fighting to win, Sen. McCain will look like a strong candidate ready to unite. Before we know it, we will be in this present condition for the next 4 to 8 years.

Obama 08!!!

Erik B   May 13th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Thank you guys, let's end this primary and Unite this party.

Hopefully we can have a Democrat in office in November.

Obama/Sebelius 08′

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   May 13th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

We could have predicted 60 years ago how West Virgina would come out today! THE SOUTH WILL RISE AGAIN!

It is clear to me what the difference is, the states West of the Mississippi or more progressive and educated. A lot states on the on the east side of the Mississippi still live in the past never fully understanding those who live around them. They stay locked up in there homes always afraid of those who are different.

Obama will win every state West of the Mississippi with the exception of Arizona McCain’s home state. Obama is well loved out here in the West we always look into a mans heart and see his soul . That is how the West was won we always look ahead. We do not have all the problems you have on the east side of the Mississippi, we always look forward instead of backwards.

The hate and racism you have handed down from generation to generation in the East does play well out hear in Gods Country. We are not perfect out hear butt we will give a man a honest hearing.

Sue / PA   May 13th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

WaHOOOOO!!!! Keep rolling them in…. Thank You Supers

I also agree..tis time we end this primary and begin the process of defeating McCain.

All Democrats Unite!!! The time is NOW!!!!

YES WE CAN

Obama 08 and 12

Older Female White Voter

keith   May 13th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

well it sems as though obama's goin to win so lets just help him get rid of bush,,,oops i meant mccain

Ex-Democrat now Independent   May 13th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Time to fall in line behind McCain. Dems have lost their chance to take the White House.

Go team.

bigben   May 13th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Tonight is the eve of destruction. Big Blowout. Followed by Hillary unleasing something on Obama tomorrow while he on his heels.

Timothy   May 13th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Only 147 total delegates to go and he's the nominee. He will likely pick up at least 10 more pledged delegates tonight in West Virginia. It is time for us to come together. Hillary has fought hard, but she didn't win this one. Democrats need to face that fact. Wishing will not change it. Even Carville admits it now. That truly is news.

J. Indiana   May 13th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Donnelly will certainly go down with the rest of them and that's fine with Hoosiers!

Come on superdelegates! Wake up now!

SAM2008   May 13th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

I think McCain will be the president, I am sure if Obama is the Nominee.
This is America and wont vote for somebody going to bring FIRST LADY proud of other country not AMERICA.
MS OBAMA not PROUD of AMERICA how DARE you are going to VOTE for HIM and HIS WIFE. I think she will try to make UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE to some other countries she is PROUD of.

Josh   May 13th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Ray Romer…. that must be ROY Romer's long lost twin brother! I wonder who ROY will throw his support to…

Karen   May 13th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

So….He's endorsing Obama not because he thinks Obama is the best candidate, but because "we need to end it." Well, there you have it folks — the attitude of people who make judgments and the big decisions for us.

And oh by the way Mr. Donnelly, what happen to voting the will of your constituency? Senator Clinton won your state!

There you have it Senator Obama, your "new" kind of politics. I'm beginning to think Obama meant that when it goes his way — it's the "new" kind of politics.

J in Dallas   May 13th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Turn off the lights when you leave.
Take a look at these superdelegates, they have pull with their parties and are well respected in their communities. Barack will be able to pull together a coalition that can lead this country in the right direction.

Rom,NY   May 13th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Yeah, + a DC superdelegate, Anita Bonds, chair of the DC Democratic Party. CNN update your delegate count

Democrat 08
Obama or Clinton, never McSame

Eugene, Oregon   May 13th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Fascinating how there is this push to end the nomination process prior to the convention. Very anti-democratic. Didn't used to be this way. The convention really did the nomination and we got better leaders. Who really knows what this man Obama will do if elected. Some of you vehement supporters please tell me how he will make America a better more responsible country.

Jodie, Idaho   May 13th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Unite Democrats!!!!

JM   May 13th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Clinton should run as an independant.She would probably win.

Carol   May 13th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Welcome aboard. I hope that after the primaries, Hillary will help unite the party that lately she has been party to dividing.

This attitude of cutting of your nose to spite your face with some of her supporters stating they will vote for McCain is ridiculous.

All they will do is help continue the failed administration of George Bush and hurt themselves and the Nation.

lol   May 13th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

our independent/ write in candidate doesn't need the superdelegates.the dnc has backstabbed hillary throughout this primary. do the superdelegates and dnc think obama will win without hillary's supporters.(not gonna happen)the UNITE AND WRITE CAMPAIGN is organizing. UNITE AND WRITE hillary clinton's name on the ballot in november. the hillary loyalist are not going to let the crooked dnc, and biased media stomp on our candidate!

pee-d-feet cause something stinks   May 13th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

This drip of supers has become a tide pool and soon will become a flood!!!

Viva Obama 08   May 13th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

The math will not work for Clinton.
Florida and Michigan must not be seated.

Kim, Charlotte, NC   May 13th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Thank you. We Democrats are ready to move on.

Love Huckabee   May 13th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Yeah, go Obamie!

Yeah, former Huckabee independent turned Obamaite!

Obama 08!

Theo Varelas   May 13th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

147 delegates to go. This is truly over. WV KEN & ORE should give him about 47-55 and then he just needs about 80 out of the remining 200+ Supers left. He should realistically have 2025 before Clinton even concedes.

Jason   May 13th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

:)

miller   May 13th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Enough… stop the name calling and fighting. It is time to unite behind Obama.

John   May 13th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

W.V./KY only prolong the inevitable, plus damage the Democratic Party's chance of winning in Nov. What has Hillary done for you? Promises, promises…….. Don't let this phoney ruin the party's chance for victory. Vote Obama today! Please!

Helene   May 13th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

The fight is over and I hope that Clinton is NOT the Vice-President.

Sam   May 13th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

It's actually four CNN, please catch up with ABC

Kay   May 13th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Reved up and ready to go…the superdelegates are getting on board.

OBAMA 2008/2012

Venus   May 13th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

What do you mean 3! So far today he got 5-Supers!

YES WE CAN!

I love how the Obama campaign drip these out!

This is going to be a big day for Hillary!

But… it's going to be a great day for Obama!

Yes!

mark   May 13th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

If Clinton's supporters believe that Obama is unlikely to win the general election in November and they so desperately want a Democrate to win, the only logical thing to do would be to start working their butts off for Obama to change that scenario, because no matter how 'in denial' you are, Barack Obama is now clearly going to be the nominee.

Media Blackout May 15th   May 13th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Tell the Fat Lady to warm up her vocal cords. I'll pick her up in a few minutes.

KAB   May 13th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Finally!!
Thanks CNN

Do you Sen Clinton supporters even see the numbers?
It is not realistic to think she can win.
It's unreal.
Can you add?
Try it you might suprise yourself.
Or are you banking on this being another "Bush" type of win?
That's it right?
She will have to fix it to win. That's why it's so important to get Michigan and Florida to count .
Count Fla if you like but how can you count a state where only 1 nominee was on the ballot? You can't.

Jamaal Kansas   May 13th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

That is 4 Super Delegates to endorse not 3 This is what we call a avalanche of supers He has gotton almost 30 supers in 1 week he only needs 146 Delegates to win the nomination Hopefully that will come to close after Kentucky and Oregon vote. Obama 08

jfs Memhis, Tn   May 13th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Welcome aboard Folks !!!!!!!!!! The time for healing has come. Sen. Clinton needs to stop running up her debt and offering false hopes to a very important electorate group. Let's end this thing tommorrow or Thursday and let the nomination process progress as a unified Party.

Dave, Cleveland, Ohio   May 13th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

I find it incredible that the Democrats would give "super delegate" status to an idiot mayor like Ray Nagin. His actions before, during, and after Katrina are a major embarasment to public servants everywhere. I am just thankful that CNN didn't get a quote from him.

Ken Austin, TX   May 13th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Things are looking grim for Clinton supporters.

Josh   May 13th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I'm sick of hearing this CNN…why do we have to make a big deal out of EVERY SINGLE superdelegate that switches to Obama.

I am extremely disappointed in Americans at this point in time. If Hillary is not the nominee, we have missed an awesome opportunity to have one of the most dynamic leaders of this era. It will truly be a disgrace and a shame if she is not the nominee.

John   May 13th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Obama will be president. Thank god, and we don't want Hillary for VP either. She should have no place in this Government, Hillary is a old time politition and they all need to go. Change is coming. Yes we did.

Aaron   May 13th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

this is great.

now where do i post a comment about cnn tv? why are you having roland martin on a panel at 11:30am with amateurs like ignoramus bill schnider?

No Obama   May 13th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Well, I guess the majority of them have gone crazy.

Jamaal Kansas   May 13th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Obama keep going and to all you Hillary supporters that won't vote for Barack all I can say is good Bye Haters Obama 08 Donate to the Cause

M.S. Indiana   May 13th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Welcome to camp Obama, you are all welcome.. Bring a friend or to and lets get on with beating McCain !!!!

Where are the rest ?? hiding ?? Read the news and see how Democrats are beating republicans out of their offices !!! Come out people it is a good spring, the air is fresh and the sun is nice….

Watching every move   May 13th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Yes, good job! Now can we get an avalanche!?!

HH   May 13th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

And the flood keeps coming. How many superdelagates did Clinton get 1 Obama got close to 30 its clear its Obamas nomination.

Clinton even told everyone when she would exit, listen to the latest video she made. She thanked the voters and said its on to West Virginia, Kentucky and Oregon. No mention of Montana, South Dakota or Puerto Rico. She knows its over she wants to go out on a high.

Clear Picture   May 13th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

This is a really good sign - it's time for them to rally behind Obama and focus on the general election. Thank you Joe Donnelly, Ray Nagin, and Ray Romer!

mn dharmas   May 13th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

It is time for democrats to rally behind Barack. Unfortunately for Hillary whi8e her husband provided her with the opportunity to be a possible first woman president, she also has a lot of baggage , baggage that politicians gather by virtue of being around with lobbyist for decades. And then she didn't show good judgement by abusing her husband's pardon powers and so on.

There are a lot of Could haves but if it didn't happen , it didn't . we will have a woman president , we are ready,but not just Hillary. just not yet.

60 year old white female, Mo   May 13th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

No dream ticket Obama/Hillary…. Its really scary.. having Hillary in the Ticket ishaving also Bill in the Ticket… This is too much.. We need a real CHange+ No BUSH , NO Clinton…

Tyical White Person   May 13th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

The fact that in in the Democratic party a "Superdelegate" could potentially trump the popular vote is crazy, disrespectful, and patronizing.

Punisher   May 13th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

You can endorse Obama all you want, this lifelong democrats will not vote for him in General Election, my vote will go to John McCain. The DNC also can kiss my regular contribution for them goodbye, NO HILLARY, NO MONEY FOR THE DNC!

I ONLY TRUST McCain and Hillary for our NATIONAL SECURITY and to do the right thing for our soldiers serving in Iraq. I DO NOT TRUST Obama, his own campaigner that resigned yesterday already talking with Hamas. I want a TRUE PATRIOT to LEAD my COUNTRY, not someone who will turn his back on America if there's a political shift in the wind and side with Muslims.

HILLARY OR McCAIN 08!!!!!

LB   May 13th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

It's time to unite the party not divide the united states by race or gender. Both Clinton and Obama have great ideas to bring this country forward. A Vote for Obama in the general election will help all Americans. Isn't this what we really want in the end! Who wants more years of war in Iraq, no help for the economy, higher gas prices? Only McCain wants that, NOT the American people. Vote Obama not only for yourself but for all the Americans.

Majority Rule Moral Majority   May 13th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Those poor caucasian slobs in West Virginia. Don't they know their votes do not count in a country where gerrymandered districts and elections are based on racial issues. Now if they did not live in a State where 95% of the voters were caucasian and more like 30% in Alabama then the Africans could take over and run things like they want once the gerrymandered judges they get put on the bence rule in their favor of course. I have not figured out how the yankees north of the Mason-Dixon Line ,without the War for Southern Independence for them to constantly site, could tell Southerners how to live with these racist Africans when they do not live with any at all? Perhaps when the Democratic Party run by these racist Africans, socialists, and communists put it in the face of these caucasians and put their mulim man on top of the ticket then they will realize who is running this show!

Mirror Mirror   May 13th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Ouch, Washington Post reports today that a pledged delegate from Maryland is going to switch his vote to Obama and is urging others to do so. I'm an Obama supporter but do not support this behavior (although Clinton once said that it was OK to do so)…..

Omentum   May 13th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Whooooooooshhh

FSI   May 13th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Hillary/McCain - try 2000.

Don't get it.....   May 13th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

i just dont understand why hillary supporters are SO bitter …. bitter enough to vote for McCain…..

WHATS WRONG WITH YOU?!?!?

Anonymous   May 13th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Again….who cares about W. Virginia….if any "pundit" is looking at that as some big win, they are simpletons and clearly Clinonites brainwashees. If reference to the earlier comments about a majority of dems wanting Billary on the ticket as VP, I don't know any who do. In fact I know a lot of independents who would in no way whatsoever vote for that ticket. So I'd like to say with emphasis. "HELL NO!" Wake up people.

Pamela P   May 13th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Please please Hilary for the sake of the Democratic Party and a Fresh new change for our nation, end your strugle now and lets unite behind Mr. Obama. The world needs his vision now. Stop being angry , and foolish. This is not about you. It is about the future or our beloved nation

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 13th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Dave in Atlanta:

I don't know the rules, but it's true. He's a superdelegate. I was just as surprised. You can google it.

Amber   May 13th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Way to go Obama. Keep em coming. On the other hand, For all you Hillary supporters who say that will not vote for Obama in the election will only be hurting themselves. You all will be the first ones crying when you end up in a worse position than you are today. You people are pathetic and are not true democrats. So go ahead, vote for McBush so your kids will never come home from the war and by the time he's done, we'll all be paying 7.00 a gallon for gas. Idiots!

Terry   May 13th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

CNN!!! Update your numbers. Real Clear Politics already has Obama +11. Why does it take your people so long??? Anyway. Great news!!!

Obama 08/12

Obama 2008   May 13th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I wish the super delegates will make a condition that Obama will NOT hire Hillary as his VP. Hillary is bad for Democrats and we will lose the general election in November if Obama makes the mistake.

I also think that offering Hillary VP spot, under pressure from party elders or influencial delegates, will show us that Obama really does not believe in his own message of CHANGE.

Hillary is opposite of CHANGE. She is not even trust worthy.

Please, Obama, do not make the mistake of selling yourself out for the office. In the process, you would be selling out people like me, your supporters since when no one knew you.

I still believe that you will do the right thing. Let Hillary retire from politics - or better yet, let her join GOP - she will fit right in.

Duane   May 13th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Can we get this thing over now and pivot to Mc Cain

Tim from Philly   May 13th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Wah! Wah! My candidate is losing! Vote for the other guy! Wah! Wah!

Get over it. She lost. Stop being fake democrats and unite.

Democrat 08′

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 13th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

"Our Country is doomed when this man takes office. We can only blame the idiots that vote for him."

Relax. Bush can't run again!

FSI   May 13th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Mark Cross,
according to Hillary more idiots vote for her!

Omentum   May 13th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

C from the D May 13th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

I'd like to see a day where Obama picks up 10-20 super delegates.

============================

TODAY IS YOUR DAY

Chris   May 13th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Are you happy cry babies. Been crying about it all day. There you go!

Oh ya..nice how the obama clan has been calling for Hillary supporters to unite the party, But if a poll says 55% of Dems want a joint ticket you guys scream NO. So tell me again, who needs to unite the party?

Edith Arkansas   May 13th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Thank you superdelegates, you made the right move why keep draging this out to no real advantage. I call on the rest of the remaiming and or undecided superdelegates to cast their support behind Senator Obama, so that the campaign for the General Election against Senator McCain can be on its way. If the voters choice at this point will not give Senator Clinton a winning chance, what is the point in wasting good time. Lets Go!! Obama 08. Again thanks to all the superdelegates who have made a decision in this timely manner.

Pam   May 13th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

To all you Hillary supporters who say you'll vote for McCain…you are not allowed to whine and moan when McCain screws up this country more than Bush has.

George   May 13th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

thsoe who want more blood of American daughters and sons in Iraq will vote for McCain. shame on you so called democrats who are campaigning for McCain.

Gerry In Toronto   May 13th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Actually as on12.30PM EST, it's now 4 new SD's

nj voter   May 13th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Ok Clinton supporters this should confirm everything for you it's over. Clinton and Obama policies are 95% the same and Mc Cain and Clintons policies are 95% different. How can you be upset with Obama for winning? He didn't derail Florida or Michigan they did and Clinton gave her blessing to the DNC when she said Michigan won't count and didn't campaign in either state. The popular vote will never be legitimate because Clinton recieved 358,000 votes to 0 in Michigan. Obama should be your next choice for president. He played by the rules, he didn't go negative on Clinton, and he's going to change this nation unlike John Mc Same.

Debby   May 13th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

I find it totally disgusting that everyone was screaming if the stupidelagates give it to Clinton the Obama supporters were going to riot in the streets, Donna Brazile was going to leave the Dem. party yadda yadda yadda. Now the tables are turned and Obama is getting them and its just dandy. What a stupid and turncoat party the Dumbocrats are and Howard Dean will be the cause of this party splitting in half pushing the stupids to make up their minds before Michigan and Florida are resolved.

David   May 13th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Clinton for VP Comment session is closed. NO, no, No. No . I WON"T VOTE FOR Obama, if Clinton is on the ticket. No!!!!!!!!
Obama, Richardson.

Asians for Hillary   May 13th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

I will be voting for McCain if he is nominated.

FSI   May 13th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Maya,
Cohen apologized almost immediately for his comment

Michael in Lorton, Virginia   May 13th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

"And they all came, one by one to support change and hope."

fred   May 13th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Doesn't matter, Obama will go down in the General Election!!

WRITE IN HILLARY!!

RUN AS INDEPENDENT HILLARY…

Either way Obama loses!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Eric   May 13th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

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"Hillary/McCain May 13th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Clinton will win the popular vote even without Fl and MI"
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Where do you get your information from? She is hundreds of thousands of votes behind, and judging from the numbers in the final races she doesn't stand a chance of bridging that gap.

As of right now, even with MI and FL counted, she is still behind the in popular vote.

Ben   May 13th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Someone posted that Hillary will win the popular vote even without Florida and Michigan. Is Hillary doing her funny math again. She won't win the popular vote and even if she throws in Michigan and adds 0 votes for Obama then adds Florida she might be able to show the popular vote. That is the best she can expect to do. Does anyone really think that 0 votes for Obama would be a fair representation of Michigan?

Chris   May 13th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Dont forget Obama nuts…Superdelegates can change their minds!!!!

Azzad-Renton, WA   May 13th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Keep 'em coming!!!

Obama '08-'15

Tony Z- MD   May 13th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Obama actually has 4 Super Delegates today. They forgot the one from DC.

147 and counting.

Mike   May 13th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Democrats are making a huge mistake… Obama can not win over the support of the base…

If 5% do not vote or vote for McCain it is over…

Xavier, St. Louis, MO   May 13th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Three more superdelegates for Obama! Wow, life is good!

Carville and everybody else know this race is over except Hillary and her do-boy McAuliffe. Those two are in the state of denial. They just can’t believe that the mighty Clinton Political War Machine has been out gunned by a small time, everyday, no name, African American.

Obama is smart to look forward to McCain. Hillary is counting on West Virginia and Kentucky to prove a point . . . what point? The score to 60 to 7, two minutes left in the game. She has the ball on the goal line and getting ready to score. However Obama gets the ball back and runs the score up 81 to 21 (Oregon, South Dakota, Montana). Looks like a blowout to me! Game Over!

YES WE CAN!

Nicole, Atlanta   May 13th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

CNN, there is another one. The Huffington Post reports: Anita Bonds, the chairwoman of D.C.'s Democratic party came out, rather unexpectedly, for Obama late last night.

Joe Regis   May 13th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Democrats will be happy again when she drop out.

No conditions, no terms, just surrender.

mARIA cOX   May 13th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

I love Obama, he will be our presidente, OK>2008 Obama, Obama. Maria Cox.

Michael in Lorton, Virginia   May 13th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

She wins W. Virginia and Kentucky………..but looses the prize.

M.S. Indiana   May 13th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Good work Sirs, time to unite the party and move on to beat McCain…

people enjoy it, and united under Obama, please, there is to much at stake to let McCain win.. We are still in War, he wont give any one health benefits, even to we pay for his. He wont balance the budget, because the war is to importent for him… and no way he will help on us gas and food prices, there we are even more alone then on health care…

Uchenna   May 13th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

If you like the condition the country is in right now, please vote McCain in November. Otherwise, please vote Democratic no matter who it is. A word is enough for the wise.

Democrats 08!!!!

Matt Hoffman   May 13th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

You mean Roy Romer?

fred   May 13th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Doesn't matter Obama will lose in the General Election!!

WRITE IN HILLARY!!!

We true democrats would rather have McCain than Obama!!

WRITE IN HILLARY!!

OSAS   May 13th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

THANK YOU ALL. YOU ARE ALL WELCOME ON BOARD!
OBAMA 2008 AND 2012.

Petra   May 13th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Thanks Supers. The rules can't keep changing to keep the Clinton dynasty in business. OBAMA 08

JC   May 13th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Obama should not let DNC and the superdelegates decide on who should be his running mate.

It's not his fault that he feels unsafe working with Hillary or Bill.
There are plenty of good choices to complement Obama.

Kelby   May 13th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

When this all began, I had hoped Obama would win the nomination. But, I was afraid. I was afraid of raising my hope only to see it fall in failure. I was afraid he would not be taken seriously. I was afraid that if he did succeed, some ignorant person would kill him. When Rev. Wright was put in the media spotlight, I was afaid that would bring Obama down. Most of these fears have been put to rest. I am still afraid of the ignorant doing something irrational. Today, after hearing this news, I have hope. Today, I believe that the change that this county and its fine people have desired in there hearts is about to come. Are you ready?

OBAMA '08

Anti-Obama   May 13th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I am not going to vote for that Obama guy even with Hillary in it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. His face looks stinky!!!

jizzo   May 13th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

It is time for all true democrats to back Obama and lets be a big part of moving our country forward in a positive manner TOGETHER, all for one and one for all, erase racism for it is only evil and for anyone who is a racist be you brown, black, white, yellow or whatever the only place your destined for in the afterlife is the deepest depths of hell, God is watching us all whom he created, ONE LOVE my fellow americans.

Dallas, TX   May 13th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Welcome!

Nice of you to join us!

Comment for Hill as VP…HELL NO!!! Send that woman packing…back to Arkansas!

Fay Zeman   May 13th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Who would vote for Obama when we do not know of anything he has accomplished. Take a chance? Not on your life. We are in a depression because our elections have been taken over by those who think they know what is best for us and we get stuck with unqualified selfserving Duds. Let us alone, let us vote and we will get those in power who know how to be a President. We are stuk with
less than a vote in Texas because the Party Loyals think they know what is best for us. Our Party Chairman said this was designed to reward party loyals, Sounds like Russia to me.

Mad in Texas

Dougy Giro   May 13th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

This trickle needs to become a flood if, as these delegates state, the contest is to end sooner rather than later.

lilacs   May 13th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Looks like I will be doing a write-in on the ballot come nov,2008. Neither Obama or Mccain will get my vote. I support Sen. Clinton all the way. As far as contuining to being a demorcrat, after their appalling attitudetowards Sen.Clinton leaves me very disappoint in a party that always seem to befair toall people. The Democrats like their counterparts the Repugs veiw women as nothing more the thrid rate citizens. And as for the news media being fair and just, that is the biggest crock of dog poop,the news media is own and controled by the supporters of the Repug party

Rom,NY   May 13th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

TO the "Hillary/McCain" blogger
All common sense people know you are a nasty Republican, go away and feel free to vote for a third of Bush in Nov, nobody cares!! the worst president ever who is killing our soldiers in a war that's based on a lie, who is also killing our economy, who has no clue about foreign policies
Shame on you republicans !!
Democrat 08
Clinton or Obama or both

l.a.p.   May 13th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

whatever, just wait for november, like i said he will need 3 time more of the so call black vote to win againg no Mcain the REPUBLICANS…

OBAMA HE IS A BIG NASTY JOKE

No joint ticket, please!!   May 13th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

We know Hillary's on her way out, but the question is where she is going. We need her to go far, far away — not onto the ticket as our VP nominee. Hillary and Bill are TOXIC, and Obama needs as much distance as possible from them when he is President.

Watching every move   May 13th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Hey "Hillary/Mccain":

Do you know how ignorant you sound? Both Hillary and Obama have acknowledged that their policies are fairly similar but that there are stark differences between Hillary and McCain and Obama and McCain.

To say you are "Hillary/McCain" is like saying you are against the war and for the war, for universal health care and for a $5000 health care credit….ALL AT THE SAME TIME!!!!!

If nothing else, this election is showing us how dumb some folks truly are. It's so sad.

Charles   May 13th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

The democrats are sealing their fate for November…they're doomed!!

Robert   May 13th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Ray Romer is right! There is no reason to wait any longer for this primary to end. Hillary should step aside NOW and start helping the Democratic Party come together for Obama.
Instead I know she won't listen to her peers and will continue to cause problems for her party…and she probably wonders why she has lost it and is not considered Presidential material. The word integrity is not in her dictionary.

Beezer, Boyd America   May 13th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Would that be a dream ticket or a nightmare ticket?

For the love of this independent   May 13th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Maya why are you attributing that to Obama. When Obama was called a snake oil salesman and a boy did you attribute that to Hillary because she didn't speak out.

You were not going to vote for him anyway. Stop using the petty incidents to justify what you are doing. It is not race. It's about a bunch of supporters upset at the fact Obama ran. he should have waited his turn. Because Hillary should have been the first woman president. And you cannot forgive him for that.

M.S. Indiana   May 13th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Mark Cross Junction VA, why are you talking about McCain ?? and by the way he haven't won…

Congrats Obama, we love you !!! Let's beat McCain and get this over with !!!!! Dems for USA

Enlightened Voter   May 13th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Great news but i have a question, if a person is more 'electable', shouldn't they be winning?????? And if a person is more 'electable' than why aren't the super's flocking to them????????

Rose - Baltimore, MD   May 13th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Congrats Sen Obama and excellent choice Gov. Romer.

bill   May 13th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Add former DNC Chair Roy Romer, and Barack needs only 146 more delegates to secure the nomination. With WV in their primary, I'd expect Barack to pull out 6 to 7 more today. As far as Clinton as a V.P.
The democratic party had 2 strong senators run for the nomination. The eventual winner will need strong senators in place to move forward the agendas of the party. I think it would be foolish to remove Hillary from the senate at such a key time.

Obama 08
:)

proud army and navy mom   May 13th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

i am an obama supporter. i despise Hillary.
that said, i am not totally against her being on the ticket as VP.
I might have to hold my nose while voting, but I am looking out for the greater good of our troops and our party.
anyway, Sen Obama can reject and denounce her and Bill if they step out of line. it's all good.

Kim, PA   May 13th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

IF the democratic party would give the WINNER of the STATE all the delegates like the republicans, Hillary would be slamming Obama.

HILLARY WOULD BE SLAMMING HIM in delegate count right now!

the STUPERdelegate issue would not even be able to help obambee.

what a ridiculous process!

Hillary 2012!

Misty   May 13th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Those of us who back Hillary do so because of her experience and seriousness, her intelligence and dilligence, her ability to lead…that plus getting 2 presidents for the price of one is great bonus…I don't trust Obama, I trust his wife less, so there is no way i will be able to vote for him just "for the sake of the party"…he is a poor second choice forced on us by the media….I'd rather have McCain and hope the media and country comes to it's senses in 2012

Liar, Liar, plants on fire.   May 13th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

James:….it is pretty interesting that the old white men are afraid of Clinton. I can't believe how she has so many people in politics spooked. I do not believe that they are loyalists. If this were the case, their loyalty is to the individual and not the party or the voters, which would support what so many non-American's making a living in America claim…we are not a democracy but a dictatorship and how dare us (U.S.) judge other countries when we have our own issues.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   May 13th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

We could have predicted 60 years ago how West Virgina would come out today! THE SOUTH WILL RISE AGAIN!

It is clear to me what the difference is, the states West of the Mississippi or more progressive and educated. A lot states on the on the east side of the Mississippi still live in the past never fully understanding those who live around them. They stay locked up in there homes always afraid of those who are different.

Obama will win every state West of the Mississippi with the exception of Arizona McCain’s home state. Obama is well loved out here in the West we always look into a mans heart and see his soul . That is how the West was won we always look ahead. We do not have all the problems you have on the east side of the Mississippi, we always look forward instead of backwards.

The hate and racism you have handed down from generation to generation in the East does play well out hear in Gods Country. We are not perfect out hear butt we will give a man a honest hearing.

Lucas, Nashville TN   May 13th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

It's like a walkout. Everyone marching to a refreshing new beat.

Charles   May 13th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Hillary needs to go out with a bang, after what this party has done to her…the worst thing is a woman scorned! I don't see how she can stay with the dems…They fixed this election all along, it's so obvious!

For the love of this independent   May 13th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Nevertheless Obama will be pressured to put Hillary on the Ticket.

jim   May 13th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

It has been a sad state of affairs this election season. By the way that the democratic leadership has treated Senator Clinton, I cannot in good concience vote for the Mr. Obama. I would rather write her name in. They asked her to run the threw her out like the trash while giving him the red carpet treatment.

PT   May 13th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Somehow I find it hard to imagine an Obama - HillBilly (Hillary & Bill) ticket. With their dishonesty and delight in deceit…Barack would have to be forced into it but never on his own would he pick them. Ooops…Her.

Maria Cox   May 13th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

go Obama, 2008, florida. Maria

bigben   May 13th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

One question . Why does Hillary owe Obama any backing?

Kenneth M   May 13th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

HITLERY HAS THE NERVE TO BEG FOR THE VP SPOT AFTER TRASHING OBAMA IN WV. IF HE DOES NOT WIN IN NOV IT WILL BE BECAUSE OF HER ACTIONS IN WV AND KY. CHECK OUT MOVEON.SLICKHILLIE.COM

Deena   May 13th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

No i do not want Hillary as VP also.

i am not even a democrat ..I am just Obama supporter.

I am tired of Conservative Republicans. And Hillary is similar to those

Dylan   May 13th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

OK… For a while these "Hillary or McCain" posts were really bothering me. How could so many delusional, small-minded Democrats actually exist?

But I've come to the realization that the vast majority of these posters are not actually Democrats at all, but rather Republicans trying to stir things up even more as part of that fat drug-addict Rush Limbaugh's "Operation Chaos."

So I warn you, when you read these posts: while there is a chance is actually is a militant Hillary supporter that has gone off the edge, it is more likely a Republican with a whole lot of time on his hands.

Deb of RI   May 13th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

I agree with BigBen "Democratic party trying to belittle Hillary win tonight.The party has been hi-jacked. Time for a third party" They all know Hillary's going to win big tonight and they want to make sure they come out for Obama before tomorrow's headlines read the truth in this campaign. Clinton wins the states that will win for Democrats in November. Obama will not win UNLESS he brings Hillary on board and I hope she turns it down. It's disgusting how she's been treated by her peers and this fight has been unbelievably hard for her while "golden boy" has been given the glory when MORE scandal and questions surround him and we don't even know everything about him yet! WAIT!

Keep fighting, Hill!!!

Fitz   May 13th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Bigben,
You are here everyday with some negative crap about Obama. You seem to be just a very confused person spouting nonsense constantly. Do us all a favor, leave and don't come back.

Omentum   May 13th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Hillary just as to win WV by 1000 percent and she will have the lead.

Go Hillary!

Jan From Boca Raton, Fl   May 13th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

All the super deligates in the world are not going to make a difference
in the general election.

Millions of voters are still going to write Clinton's name on the
ballot.

People are going to vote Mccain, not vote or write in Hillary's name.

Obama needs to come back in about 8 years when he has some
experience under his belt and Rev. Wright has died.
People may forget thre Bitter remarks, and Michelle Obama's anti
american remarks.

Kevin   May 13th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Obama/Hagel 2008

Both Democrats and Republicans together..

Unity 2008

Obama all the way!   May 13th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Thanks supers!

Hillary had a huge advantage going into this race - money and name recognition - so stop whining about the media. Obama had the media-created hubbub about his pastor so bad press was about equal for both candidates.

Hillary was actually doomed in 2002 when she voted for the Iraq War. Her opposition then could have made a difference; she showed how craven she really was, and all her statements since then (the phony gas tax holiday, her comments about "hard-working white people") have only reinforced that she has zero ethics/convictions and will say anything just to win an election.

And stop lying about the "popular vote." That phony math only works if you don't count the 44% who voted "none of the above" in Michigan as their only way of expressing opposition to Clinton, since Obama followed the party rules and took his name off the ballot. Once again lying from the Clintons - like that should be a surprise by now.

No Clinton VP please! She has disqualified herself with all of her bad-mouthing of Obama plus the horrible way she's run her campaign ($20 M debt? what a loser!). Name someone good from Ohio so Dems can pick up that state.

Democrats 08 & 12!

Good   May 13th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

glad to hear that 3 more got smart. why would anyone vote for Hillary and her guastapo racist people. They are the ones causing the problems. I also feel sorry for my relatives in WV who dont know any better than vote for her and realize that those poorly educated white folks live to close to the status quo lies of washington and dont understand that they are being taken advantage of.

God knows I love those people and that area and vacation there, but please look what status quo has done for you……..nothing except 25% unemployment in some counties and cities are in rubble, vote for change and get the Clintons out……

Kevin Burns   May 13th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

it would be the same of Washington politics….sorry he cant and wont choose her….

St.Everest   May 13th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

too bad, Hilary Clinton ending it all with more wrinkles and shame at the end of the day.that serves her right, Americans have demonstrated that they dont want a sturbon and loudmouted leader. Bravo our wise superdeleagates.Obama for us all.

Renee   May 13th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Actually, Hillary's best scenerio is to leave the democratic party and run independent!

It seems that her party left her a long time ago!

CLINTON RUN INDEPENDENT!!!!!

Boston for Obama   May 13th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

OBAMA 08 in spite of Hillary's attempt to split and destroy the Democrats. Thanks

Alisha(Independent voter) MN   May 13th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Even if Sen. Clinton wins by a landslide (as projected) in W. VA, mathematically she still cannot pull ahead of Sen. Obama. I am glad to know that a majority of the superdelegates can understand basic arithmetic. Although I will say that I admire Hillary's fight and do believe that she should remain in the race until the primary season is over, and all of the voters have their fair say in the election of the democratic nominee. With that said, Dems please unite so that we can get the GOP out of the white house for good; they did enough damage to last a life time. Independent voting for a Democrat in '08

justobserve   May 13th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Thank you all the superdelegates who have declared their supports to Obama who have won the most pledged delegates. Not only it is a show of their loyalty to the party, not to a person, but also a show of respect for the party's rules. One can't accept a party candidate making fun of the party's rules by keeping argueing for different criteria to win the nomination. The most damaging of all is Clinton continue to divide voters into different groups then argue for her votes instead of working to help them to support the party in the GE. Clinton still clings to it to get a few more delegates but superdelegates can stop that. It's the time they show their courage in the face of the powerful Clintons. If the situation is reversed, no one has any doubt at all that Obama would have been pushed out by a flood of supedelegates supporting Clinton. Why are they still waiting?

yousef hamad   May 13th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

why is she insisting on embaresing the party leaders?

Anti-Obama   May 13th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

If Hillary can't get the nomination, I wish she can run as an Independent candidate!

Hillary, let's run because of this nation, not because of the stupid Democratic party. This nation will be in chaos if Obama is elected. You must stop him by running independently!!!!!

l.a.p.   May 13th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

God Bless u Hillary

u really showed, a heart, DON'T GIVE UP, at the end you are a 100% time better than him…no matter what….

Hmmmm   May 13th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Mark Cross you must be a Hilliary supporter. Go play in traffic with all your negative comments. You're the IDIOT! LOSER!

Anyhoo,
The supers know it's really over for Hilliary at this point so whether they like it or not, Obama is the nominee so it's better to join in now than later. Other's need to flock but they will in time.

Whiskey   May 13th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Past quotes from intelligent responses
“CNN – Please Post or do you want a divided party?
People…I am guilty of bashing. Yes, I can admit it. But we all are. It is time to stop blaming each other. Both sides did it. It wasn't just the Obama supporter or just the Clinton supporters. IT WAS BOTH SIDES.
We need to get past the he said, she said playground justice and focus on the real issue…KEEPING MCCAIN out of the White House.
As I said before, I am guilty. I bashed on both sides. I started supporting one candidate and later changed sides. Who I support doesn't matter because their stand on the issues is almost identical.
Rush wants us to continue to bash and to keep us weak because he knows we could get anyone elected if we stood together. He fears US…A UNITED DEMOCRATIC PARTY!
So let's leave the name calling and finger pointing to the children on the playgrounds and act like adults. Once again, me included.
Let's end the negative and focus on the challenge…Beating McCain.
This is my pledge. Who stands with me?”

“I don't understand why those who support Hillary are so bent on voting for McCain in the general.
It is a spiteful, petty thing to do and shows no concern for our country whatsoever.
Please get out of your own selfishness long enough to support the DEMOCRAT because nothing good can come out of another 4 years of GWB, and that is what McCain offers.
Also, FL and MI knew what they were doing - and so did both Barack and Hillary - it was agreed to.
Barack has the popular vote and the delegates - it is time to UNITE as a country”

I love how all the "if not Hillary then McCain" fools are saying that Obama can not win in November. As she could, Look there is a reason why she is not winning the election you morons and you think she could win in November. She cant even win the primary.

Tim to Bigben   May 13th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Bigben!!! Here is a good quote that I think will help you tremendously. "Better to remain silent and be thought an idiot than to speak out and remove all doubt."

mona   May 13th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I take issue with all who say that someone not voting for Obama is a racist…

Race has nothing at all to do with it! Being an American has everything to do with it! I will NOT be voting for this man. Any one who will not say the Pledge of Allegience and won't put his hand over his heart while doing so should not be President of the United States. This man is all smoke and mirrors and I shudder to think if he wins the presidency!

Senior from San Jose, CA   May 13th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Good choice, gentlemen!

Folks, where is the guarantee that Hillary would win as an independent?
And what is this "she might win the popular vote"? Those of you who believe this want it to be so.

I hope Hillary has grown from this experience and will be wiser for it.

Olivia   May 13th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Seems all the former DNC chairmen have decided to back Obama. Seems this is going to be a brokered nomination for Obama.
This makes me sad.
The first african american and the first female to ever run for the presidency of the USA….a historical event…..and many of these superdelegates are not interested enough to see this contest to the very end. Are they not even a little curious to know how this race will end naturally? This is history……and because of some fear and uncertainty that this strong female candidate might somehow upset the applecart…….they are all starting to endorse early so that it doesn't happen. What's the fear? How will history remember this and who will pay the price for all this?
Hillary MUST stay in. She isn't speaking to empty seats. People want to hear what she has to say. And to many of these pundits out there…stop being condescending towards Hillary.

rw md   May 13th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I hope these people don't cry when there Chicago racist thug
loose in November.

Jason Horse   May 13th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Way to go, the 'CHANGE' is happening as we speak…..
Keep up the good hard work
blue collars…..are blue in the face…….(must be smurffs)…
OBAMA 08

In Spirit,
Horse in Canada

Omentum   May 13th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Predictions
WV Clinton - 65 Obama 35
KY Clinton - 58 Obama 42
Denial Clinton - 100 Obama 0

TRIFECTA

HILL YEAH….

bigben   May 13th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Another question , name one thing Obama has done in his poltical life that equals chance.

Yeah Right!   May 13th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

We are a group of concerned American, republicans and yes it is time to confess our sins. We did what we did for America by creating a divide between Clinton supporters and those of Obamas. We were responsible for blogging as supporters of each candidate and throwing dirty words out here. However, we respected each candidate and did not do that on their private website.
The Obama movement was growing and we felt it could not be stopped so we had to divide the dems because it is important that you guys don’t win come November, so that explains why on blogs like this it has been very rude but not your candidates websites.
No offense meant but now that the damage has been done to both candidates beyond repair we are moving on to Operation SWEEP. CHAOS started with the blogs and ended in the polls, and SWEEP will be more telling even Karl Rove would be jealous. We know Bush was a mistake but that does not mean we have to put up with a democrat in office because we’ve had very good republicans. We have presented a moderate in John McCain and he will work with the democrat’s best. Let the games begin.
And we are having so much FUN, nice thing about the internet! Think about it FOLKS and give us one more chance to WIN this war and right the wrongs of BUSH.

Unite to Save our Nation   May 13th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I don't think Hillary Clinton should be asked to be VP. Obama would have to b looking over his shoulder constantly and having to remind her that he is the one in charge.

I'd much rather him go for Kathleen Sebelius, or even Bob Casey of Ohio.

She fought a long, hard fight, but it's time to concede and let Obama channel all his effort into beating McCain. Then I hope she has the common sense and decency (I'm sure she does) to rally her supporters around Obama, even if she is not his running mate.

GOODFIGHT   May 13th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I BELIEVE SEN. HILLARY CLINTON HAS GIVEN THIS RACE ALL THE FIGHT THERE IS TO GIVE, AND WE ADMIRE HER FOR THAT. BUT. IT IS TIME END THE PAIN AND START THE PROCESS OF HEALING.

Mike   May 13th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

It is funny that Ray Nagin endorses Obama when it was Bill Clinton that brought Obama with him during Katrina.

Well I am part of the new Nobama campaign. We are keeping track of all those that endorse Obama that are elected officials. Any of them that are up for re-election will be voted against.

Tom   May 13th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Way to go! The time has come when all have to rally behind the potential winner and start uniting the party. I urge the rest of the undeclared delegates to follow and make their choice as soon as possible.

NoHillaryToTheWhiteHouse   May 13th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

The stupid old people in west virginia still voting for the Evil Hillary what the hell is wrong with this people, the all have alziemers they could not remember who is losing all they see is a white woman againts intellegent black men this people are still living in 1940's . They need help.

JOSEPH   May 13th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

What are they thinking? Super delegates have the responsibility to correct the situation in a close race and not just rubber stamp the bizzare primary process of the Democratic party. If the process was the same as the Republican party, Clinton would have secured the nomination long ago. Put another way if you can't compete for low income votes, the elderly, the Hispanics and the Catholics how on earth can you win the swing states?

Concerned   May 13th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Why are Obama supporters all so mean and hateful towards Hillary and her supporters??? I would not vote for Obama because I don't want to be part of your self-righteous, hypocritical, snobby, prejudiced, sexist club.

McCain 08

Harry C   May 13th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Go OBAMA! No way should the Clinton's , either she or he be VP… We have had enough BUSH-CLINTON in the white house. TIME FOR CHANGE!

pat   May 13th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

AS AN AMERICAN I FEEL VIOLATED WHEN SUPERDELAGATES DETERMAN WHO IS GOING TO BE PRESIDENT WHY DON,T WE JUST NOT VOTE ANYMORE IT DOSEN,T COUNT WHEN A SELECT FEW DETERMANS WHO IS ELECTED. THERE SHOULD