May 16, 2008
Posted: 11:15 AM ET

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Hillary Clinton's campaign released a series of ads Friday.'
Hillary Clinton's campaign released a series of ads Friday.'

(CNN)— Hillary Clinton’s campaign released a series of positive ads in Oregon and Kentucky Friday, as the Democratic primary race continued its second straight week without a negative spot.

“What’s Right,” airing in Oregon, stresses her support for universal health care and her opposition to President Bush’s energy bill and No Child Left Behind education policy.

“In Washington, they talk about who's up and who's down,” the announcer says. “In Oregon, we care about what's right and what's wrong. She's been right when it matters… She'll be there when it counts.”

Clinton continues her appeal to the blue collar voters who have overwhelmingly supported her presidential bid with two new Kentucky spots that highlight her image as a fighter for the working class.

“The wealthy and the well connected have had a president. It's time the middle class had a president who will stand up for you,” Clinton says in “Partner.”

The new campaign ads come on the heels of a positive ad released in Oregon Thursday by the American Leadership Project — a pro-Clinton 527 group that had aired anti-Barack Obama ads in Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania and Indiana. The Obama campaign filed a complaint over the spots with the Federal Election Commission last month.

But the group’s latest ad makes no mention of Obama, instead focusing on Clinton’s positions on energy and job creation. "Gas and food prices are squeezing Oregon families from both ends. Hillary Clinton has the right plan to help,” says the announcer in the 30-second spot.

Since the Indiana and North Carolina primaries May 6, neither Clinton nor Obama have run spots attacking each other, instead running positive ads or focusing their fire on President Bush. Both Clinton and Obama have pledged to support the eventual Democratic nominee.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


bandito   May 16th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Finally, Hillary has gone positive. Too little, too late

Ellie   May 16th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Wow… this seems somewhat "shallow" at this point. She should have done this EARLY on in her campaign. Unfortunately, Americans just don't TRUST her anymore. She's damaged goods right now and not too many Americans are willing to "risk" supporting her at this end of the GAME!!

Creative Woody   May 16th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Too little, too late, mi amiga.

Kel from Auburn AL   May 16th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

How wierd! Looks like someone's trying to go out graciously…

Melissa- OHIO   May 16th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Consistently done whats right? NOT ON HER WAR VOTE. NOT IN CONDUCTING HER CAMPAIGN

And “In Washington, they talk about who's up and who's down,” the announcer says. “In Oregon, we care about what's right and what's wrong."—- AND NOW SHE'S STEALING OBAMAS WORDS!

OBAMA 08, bye bye Hillary!

from CT   May 16th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter but before her negative campaigns I was happy no matter who would win, I was in that 75% that would love to see either of them in the white house. After her negative adds I was strongly against her, and didn't want to see her as VP nevermind president, but I must say, she is starting to win me back again. I hope she continues this positive trend, the people have had enough of smere campaigns and bullying tactics, I mean I sure hope so after 8 years of it…look where it got us…

R   May 16th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

her ads were not negative to me. it's politics. saying things that you oppose against your opponent isn't negative

Lisa   May 16th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

I'm willing to still support Hillary and I hope she continue to campaign until all of the votes are counted. I'm not going to vote for Barack unless he addresses issues that are important to women.

Ralph   May 16th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

If she would have done this earlier, it would have gone a long way to tricking more voters to vote for her. Oh well.

Obama Supporter   May 16th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

I've been changed!

Come on everybody and unite with the Obama Campaign!

Hate Hate Hate 2008
Hate Hate Hate 2008
Hate Hate Hate 2008

Hate Hillary
Hate McCain

Hate Hate Hate

Obama '08

Rachel   May 16th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Okay lets hear all the hillary haters slam her.

Michael   May 16th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Well, at least we wealthy had a president. We didn't have a lying philanderer, who sent his wife and his best friends out to carry out his utter mendacity.

An Agnostic Democrat   May 16th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Too Little … too late!

Mi, Mi, Mi … She's warming up folks and it ain' t to sing Hillary's tune.

Different mask, different personality, different dialect, different state, different pant suit … Same old Hillary that can't be sold no matter how you try to package damaged goods.

Debby   May 16th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Good for her it will only make her appeal better among Americans even if she lost the nomination. She was really dealt an unfair hand by her own party and the media during her campaign.

Jessica in IL   May 16th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

She must be trying to "make nice" so she can be Obama's VP.

John Tiller in Dallas Texas   May 16th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Keep pushing on.

Clinton 08!

NickNas   May 16th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Too Little and Too late I am sorry to say. It is not possible to reverse the image we have of her now. How can we all just FORGET? Also knowing just how political an animal Hillary is we know deep down inside that this is just another political " Face" she is showing for her own benifit.

MCD   May 16th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

I think she has seen the writing on the wall and knows she can't keep tearing Obama down, and I appluad this. It is a step in the right direction.

RON   May 16th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

good

CW in DC   May 16th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

I can only wish that things had gone this way from the beginning.

Fellow Obamanacs, we have to do as Obama would have all Americans do and come together. It's time to stop with the insults and name calling and rally around one another to get these nutty Republicans out of office.

Look at it this way, if Obama's olive branch to the enemy doesn't work, Hillary can go and smack them around a little bit. At least they'll both get to keep their reputation as the peace-keeper and the fighter.

Now there's a thought. I might just warm over to the Obama/Clinton ticket after all.

Rick in Florida   May 16th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Its finally sunk in….that she's LOST. So what does she do now??? Unburdened as she is by normal boundaries of truth and morality she gets SWEET and NON-THREATENING, and hopes for a VP invitation. Well, Hills, old gal…it AIN'T GONNA HAPPEN for you. Not now…not ever… you learned TOO LATE how Americans feel about pathological liars!! But look on the bright side…you've got all those nice pantsuits!!

Independent   May 16th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Thank you for coming aroound to the positive side of life Hillary. It is great to see that you are beginning to come together to beat the Republicans. I wish you well.

The Truth   May 16th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Stark is an idiot. Go Hillary. Don't forget it is 2210 delegates. I think McCain ought to start calling Florida and Michigan and stating the Democrats don't like you, but I love you. Vote Hillary or McCain in 2008. The same in West Virginia, PA, OH, NY, CA NJ, MA. Can you really image ND and SD and Iowa voting for a Democrat. Give me a break.

Lucyna   May 16th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Although I am Obama supporter, I believe Hillary earned respect. I am certain that she will work hard to help Obama be elected, so please people, SPECIALLY OBAMA'S SUPPORTERS, STOP trashing her. We all know Hillary has a lot of "dirt in her closet", we all have more or less, but if we cannot say anything positive about her, lets say nothing at all.

Joyce   May 16th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Don't we have already a president who is running a war which he can't win? Who wants another president who fights, where is nothing to fight anymore.Also, who wants a president who tries to bend the rules until they fit. We have that already too.

Confounded   May 16th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

It is ashame. I think Senator Clinton's policies and ideas are solid. I only had trouble with her campaign tactics.

I will vote for the Democratic nominee this year, regardless of who it is. But had she ran on a positive note to begin with, she would have had an equal chance of winning my vote in the primary.

John   May 16th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Are you kidding me, you Obama supporters are so negative on here it's ridiculous… I can't believe how you're acting!

Hillary - possible '08
Definite '12 because Obama doesn't have a shot at winning the white house

Jackson   May 16th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

I wish she had done this earlier but better late than never.

Mary   May 16th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

It seems that an ad is only negative if CNN, the media at large, and Obama supporters say it is…
the post from "Obama Supporter" says it all for me: Obama and his supporters are about hate, it's just spun by the media to look good….perfume on doodoo is still doodoo

Chris C from Florida   May 16th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

ok dude whats with the hate? the one thing obama doesnt talk about is hate… he talks about unity…

Obama '08

Judy, South Carolina   May 16th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Hillary it seems as if you have stolen the words of Obama. Let's be orignal. Also why spend money for this type of ads. Don't you need to clear your debts first?

Darth Vadik, CA   May 16th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Thank you Hillary, you are finally getting it.
We want positive change, thank you again.
Maybe you should be a VP.

Jamaal Kansas   May 16th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

The Wealthly had a President and I Got it Right when it Mattered? Hum How is that if you voted to Go Invade Iraq so does that mean you made the Right decison to Invade Iraq where over 4000 U.S Soldiers lost there lives and Wealthy Hillary you loaned your campaign 11. Million dollars looks to me you are the wealthy no wait you are The Very Rich! So Hillary even you you are nice you are a liar I could never ever vote for Her an will never. Obama 08 No matter what

Mario O'dwyer   May 16th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Lets not bash Hillary. I believe she has good intentions. She will work hard for Americans. She is not my first choice but i salute her and will ride with her in any other bids. Right now we need to unite as a country not just as a party. We need All democrats, Independents and Republicans that are tired of the status quo to rally up and lets change the direction we are going.

God Bless America!!!

mannan   May 16th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

well done

bill in pa   May 16th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

She just doesn't get it. America is tired of the divisive politics of the last 20 years of Bush/Clinton. If these two families are the best the baby boomer generation has it's high time they retire to the old folks home and let 'adults' run the country.

Darth Vadik, CA   May 16th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Obama Supporter,

Despite what has happened with Hillary she is on OUR side so stop your hate crap. We have had enough division in our country to last us 10 life times. I have have been outraged by some of the Hillary stuff before, but life is to short to hold grudges. So I forgive her and except her. You should too, for everybody's sake.

Adam, Los Angeles   May 16th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

While I commend Sen. Clinton for for taking a different approach to campaigning, with all due respect, I have a few responses for the above-referenced ads.

1. "right when it matters" –Iraq war
2. "Wealthy and well connected have had a president" — Sen. Clinton has received more money from special interest groups than any other candidate.
3. "the right plan to help" — NAFTA and a gas tax holiday that does nothing to correct problems and doesn't prevent the price of oil's continued climb.

Respectfully objecting,
Adam, Los Angeles

Reality Check   May 16th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Right when it matters, meaning like voting for the war in Irag?

USAF Sr. Airman   May 16th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Hey "Obama Supporter", will you stop it with those "hate hate hate" posts? You're telling Democrats to unite, but who would want to unite with that? Come on now.

Obama '08

Cammi317   May 16th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Fellow Obamamaniacs, it's never too late. That's the entire point of Obama's message, it's never too late to come together and do right. These constant negative attacks on a fellow Democrat, wheter justifed or not, are contrary to the message.

OBAMA 08

same ppl=same idea. new folks = change   May 16th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

oh ow she finally made it to the finish line only after the horn had be blow. laughable

v.ananthan   May 16th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

I think Obama and Hillary should get together and use some of their campaign money they are using for advertisements to have new elections in Florida and Michigan…

In this way they can stop McCain from going to these states and telling that the democratic party doesn^t take the people of Florida and MIchigan seriously…

NC   May 16th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

I just hope she doesn't come out with a negative ad the day before voting. She's showing some grace now, let's see how long it last.

Carol, California   May 16th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Oh, she's still running?

Sam   May 16th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Please Hillary drop out, because you just had your biggest win ever in WV, and it did not leave anyone excited. Obama keeks getting support from superdelegues day after day when you only got 1 since your big win. This should tell you that the race is over. You did a very good job campaining but it's over girlllll…

Independent for Obama   May 16th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Thanks for doing the right thing, Hillary!

I think Hillary has a right to stay in this until all the voting is done, and I think it is really appropriate at this stage of the game that both dem campaigns focus on the positive and don't go negative, unless to point out the differences between the dems and McCain, which are huge.

Real Change   May 16th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Hillary… …POSSITIVE!?

I think this tells you everything you need to know about what your internal information is telling her about her chances.

Vince Los Angeles, CA   May 16th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I cannot believe Hillary supporters!! McCain CLEARLY flipflops on the issue of talking to our enemies, FLATLY mischaracterizes Obama's position on the issue…and the story of the day…..BUSH GOES TO SAUDI ARABIA, HAT IN HAND, BEGGING FOR MORE OIL AND THEY SAY "NO"…but you Hillary supporters would prefer to vote for McCain if Obama is the nominee?????

There is no other word for that sort of logic other than ….RACISTS!

Annthony   May 16th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Hillary all the way Obama NO WAY

BJ   May 16th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Obama supporters, just read your own comments. Then wonder why Hillary supporters cannot bring themselves to "unite" with you.

Some of you are just so offensive, you gloat, you condescend… then you pander to us. It's insulting.

And yes, quite a few of us are college grads, and yes , we probably have more, and make more money than most of you put together. So this is not the real problem. The problem is your lack of manners and respect.

You are free to vote for Obama, we don't take that away from you. And we are free to vote for whom we feel will benefit our individual issues at this point.

And come November, let's see who voted correctly for the winner :)

Obama Edwards 08   May 16th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

I applaud Senator Hillary for going positive and staying in the race to protect her legacy but she can make a BETTER stand in the books of history by BACKING Obama NOW.

The dichotomy of Hillary finishing this race to the end will weigh more on the negative side of history as a sad pathetic story of a woman challenged by her own greed. She should rather make a HARD STANCE and say, LET'S DO THIS TOGETHER by backing Obama.

YouTube will not allow history to be re-written how Hillary WANTS to tell her tales but it will remember all of her negatives.

HIllary can save her legacy but the question is, will her ego allows her to.

fred   May 16th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

We wouldn't vote for Obama if Hillary was her VP!!

Go Hillary!!

If not Hillary…then McCain!!

Adam from NY   May 16th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

She's been right when it counts? Like with the Iraq war?

Proud1of 26% in WV   May 16th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Talk about a flip-flop.If she had not went so negative before Ohio and Texas It would have been all over by now.Now It looks like she is trying to salvage a little bit of credibility.June 3, 18 more days then Good Bye

rumpusgoopus   May 16th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Come now, Obama supporters (me being one of them). There's no reason to hate on her for this. It's the right thing for her to do at this point, and probably better off for Obama for Clinton to finish up the remaining contests while being at least somewhat competitive. Can you imagine what he media would have done with W.VA. if Hillary weren't still running? It would have even worse than it was. Anyway, thank you, Clinton, for changing the tone of your campaigning when we need you to most.

Robert Wiseman   May 16th, 2008 12:59 pm ET

I wonder how any of would have acted following 9/11 if we were politicians in New York State with regard to the Iraq war vote. I have been absolutely opposed to the war from the beginning, but I don't know what I would have done had I been the senator from New York in those early days. I would have feelings about the loss of life and those two buildings to terrorists. I would feel obligated to my constituents to take a strong stand and act, even if my actions were questionable. We all look back after seeing the conduct of the war and the lies that moved the US into Iraq and condemn those who voted, but I honestly don't know what I would have done were I the senator or a congressman from New York. What is important is the position that Hillary Clinton is taking on the wan NOW, and what she is commited to doing NOW.

The other aspect of this campaign I have found troubling is the relative lack of analysis of the impact of misogyny on the campaign and the coverage of Hillary Clinton. Lots about racism, but next to nothing about sexism. Obama can refer to a professional reporter as 'sweetie', which reveals a mindset that is troubling in a supposedly progressive man and he gets a walk. He is a bit like a teflon man, nothing seems to stick to him. I think that is because people are wanting a dream and projecting that onto someone who really hasn't earned it yet. He may earn it in the future and may not be a mistake, but at this point he truly isn't proven. Certainly his flipping on Rev. Wright doesn't impress me, nor does his arrogant attitude to the woman reporter that he disrespected.

Relevant   May 16th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Look, don't fuel the Clinton/Obama feud with negative comments anymore. Obama isn't negative, Clinton has stopped being negative, why should the supporters of both campaigns be any different?

I still say the biggest "shame on you" goes to the media, for inciting the riot to begin with.

A Democrat   May 16th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

She can make a very good Hollywood star. Go Obama 08!!

Yes we can!   May 16th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

OBAMA/NAGEL 2008/2012………..AND ANYONE WHO VOTES FOR MCCAIN OUT OF BITTER ILL FEELINGS TOWARDS THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE, WELL THAT'S JUST DUMB….MCCAIN DONT REPRESENT YOUR VALUES OR ISSUES….HELLO WAKE UP AND STOP HATING SO MUCH, ARE YOU JUST THAT NAIVE THAT YOU WILL BE SICK TODAY OVER BUSH PRESIDENT, BUT YOU WILL CONTINUE TO STOMACH THE SAME TERM FOR FOUR MORE YEARS?

Kenneth M   May 16th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

I am so sick of these women for Hillary who now want McCain. You are acting like a bunch of little girls. It is so typical of women “Give Me My Way or I will destroy you”. You would rather endure 4 to 8 years of republican rule as a punishment to Obama. Sorry to all of the citizens who need the relief of a Democratic Party? That is as selfish as a little girl who takes the basketball home because she can’t win against the boys. Stop acting like a bunch of brats. You can’t get your way because you cannot articulate your will. We know you want Hillary to be president but she lost. Obama ran a better bid. So now which is it? Are you going to?
Vote McCain: Continue the war
Stay Home: Not support the party Hillary has pledged allegiance to.
Protest at the Convention: Weaken the party to spite your face.

lol   May 16th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

hillary clinton isn't going to chat with our enemies like obama is willing to do. when hamas is supporting you, i quess you go out of your way to appease them. obama is pathetic on foriegn policy. his inexperience is showing. we don't need a community orgainizer the run the country. hillary is strong, and has experience. wake up superdelegates, obama can't beat mccain.

Paul Dobro   May 16th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

I wonder how much Chelsea Clinton made as a fund manager and what she paid in taxes?

Bob   May 16th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

OBAMA SUPPORTER…There really are other blogs you can play on.

Lisa   May 16th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Barack supporters are silly, they need Hillary's supporters to win the nomination. Without Hillary Barack is toast in November. Don't give up Hillary we don't want Mccain to win the White House in November. They are not going to elect an inexperience empty suit wearing guy named Barack to become the President Of The United States. This is just a waste of time. I will tell you right now that if Barack is the best the DNC has come up with to represent the democractic party in November then i'm switching parties.

georgia   May 16th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Go home .Begin to think about how to salvage your senate seat . Youve deliberately burned too many bridges. @ some point you & Bill will have to just face one another !! Then what ??

Jeff Radun   May 16th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

It is sad to see these above posts from Obama supporters.
She does positive adds and the Obama supportes make it out to be negative.
Well they will see how many Hillary supporters will support Obama in November.
50% if he is lucky.
When McCain gets into the white house you will have only the Obama nation to blame for the dems loss.
I think after PA you should have been a more gracious group instead of the having the same attitudes as Mr Wright

Bill   May 16th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

The ever changing Hillbilly morphs again. She just becomes whatever she needs to be at that moment.

Clear Thinking Indepedent Voter   May 16th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Looking forward to the Clinton family getting on a bus and crisscrossing the rural portions of Pennsylvania, Ohio, Indiana, Western Virginia AND West Virginia, Kentucky, Arkansas, Georgia and Florida for 4 months “Stumping” for the ticket.

This will put here in a much better light for here future aspirations in the party. Continue to push away from the "Ralph-Nader-like" legacy Hillary.

J. Moses   May 16th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I think it's time we stopped sniping at each other here. Obama has this pretty well locked up. As an Obama supporter, obviously this makes me happy. I'm no fan of Mrs. Clinton, but can we at least give her a break when she's doing something right? We all sounded off when she went negative; and now that she is going the other direction she's getting jumped on all over again. We need to stand together to defeat the republicans in the General Election. It's time to get it together here. All this talk about voting for McCain if our candidate of choice doesn't get the nod is childish and self defeating. It's time to move FORWARD !

For realsies   May 16th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

This is good to see. Now can both democratic factions make their peace with the other side, as the candidates are now starting to do. The target, dear friends, is the Repugs.

eric from canada   May 16th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

GOOD NEWS NOW OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT CLINTON FOR V PRESIDENT.

shelly in IL   May 16th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

It's time for the democratic party to take Washington back from the bully "GOP's". I am with whomever is the nominee, get them out of there. And, thank you Hillary for the kinder, gentler campaigning and most of all the inter party attacks have stopped. Good job Bill and Hill!

Lana   May 16th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Thank you Hillary!

As an Obama supporter, I would have gladly and proudly supported you for the GE if you would have started and stayed with this type of campaign in the very beginning.

This was the promise of Senator Clinton that is now showing through. I am just very sad that she did not follow this course initially as then I believe she WOULD have been the inevitable nominee. As they say, we all live and we learn.

While it looks like this is the end of her Presidential campaign, I wish her all the best and hope she gets to be Senate Majority Leader, a place where she could truly do good works. Senator, please support our presumptive nominee, Senator Obama and claim your position in the Senate as a strong, powerful and trusted ally to help get this country back on track.

Jim   May 16th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Let's have 2 real unity tickets:

Barack Obama (D)/ Chuck Hagel (R)

VS.

John McCain (R)/ Hillary Clinton (D)

Gary Chandler in Canada   May 16th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Makes me wonder if a secret deal has been cut? If he does choose her, just watch the flack against HIM. How would that fit in with his 'no baggage' message??? It would rip a huge hole in the net that has 'captured imaginations', with a promise to change the way things are done in politics.
He has already beat the second best candidate. He won't have trouble against the one the GOP's let carry the bucket.
(Ever wonder if Guliano, Romney, et al, saw their chances to be President would better in the future?)

Jeff   May 16th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Lisa, why do you need Obama to address women-specific issues when Clinton isn't addressing men-specific issues? Maybe if you and others would articulate what it is you're looking for special gender-based focus and attention on, candidates would have a better idea of what issues to address.

I've yet to hear of anything Clinton has done special for women, other than degrading women through her demonstration of weakness with the way she dealt with Bill's years of cheating.

mike   May 16th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Give credit where it is due. From an Obama supporter that really was fed up with some of the Clinton tactics, this is a refreshing change and
everyone should acknowledge the benefit to the democratic party.
Let's tone down the negative rhetoric and unite against McCain, who looks absolutely foolish right now after his failed attack on Obama.

OBAMA support   May 16th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Way to go Hillary. Is time to unit now so John MCcain will shutup his old mouth.
OBAMA 09-13

Jeff Radun   May 16th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I am a Hillary supporter and if she does not win I vote for McCain.
If she is offered the VP job and accepts I vote for McCain.

Good luck to the demicratic party of race verse gendor, and race and the good old boys club won against gendor I mean lost the white house.

I think every single woman that voted for Hillary should vote for McCain and then start a womans movment to put Hillary into the white house in 2012.
I think it is about time woman took control of the country.
Woman old, young, religious, poor, educated, republican, and demicrat should stand together regardless of their beliefs and elect Hillay in 2012

Dallas   May 16th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Lisa: May 16th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

"I'm not going to vote for Barack unless he addresses issues that are important to women."

Just curious, do you feel that McCain addresses those issues that you fear Barack does not??? It seems that Barack is closer aligned to the views of Clinton on Women's issues yet you are willing to not vote or vote for McCain??? To me this seems counterintuitive.

Crush Rush   May 16th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Its about time.

Mike NYC   May 16th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

I am going to vote for hillary because she has more experience then obama.

Then I am going to vote for John Mccain because he has more experience then Hillary.

After all its all about the experience right?

Ratgurl   May 16th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Now see? If she had run her WHOLE campaign like this, she might've won all that support that went to Obama. Americans wouldn't have developed such a bad taste for "Clinton". Now, maybe she can salvage what's left of her political career by going back to her NY Senator position & making some things happen.

Helen   May 16th, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Good bye Hillary. It has not been fun.

And no you are not welcome on the Barack's ticket

Oracle99   May 16th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Yes she like a chameleon changing when ever she has to pander to a certain group. After she gave fuel to the Republicans she is pretending to be sorry.

Liar, Liar, pants on fire.   May 16th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Positive is good! Good, Hillary…positive is good.

GL   May 16th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Had she done this from the beginning, perhaps she would not have lost. Too little too late.

Michael   May 16th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Had Hillary ran a more positive campaign from the beginning she would have been a much stronger and tougher candidate to beat…..
Good Luck to you Senator Clinton we do wish you the best…….

Obama 08

Michael in Lorton, Virginia   May 16th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Hillary is realizing that she will have to return to her old job in the Senate; and now is trying to safe face with her collegiates after trashy racist campaign bashing of Obama…….she realizes that it is over…it all goes to prove that you touch the spots of the lepoard, but you can never change them. How does Hillary live with herself……but to her advantage….once Obama is declared the Democratic nominee……she will just have "one face" to put her make-up on every morning.

Clara   May 16th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Obama 08, the HATE campaign, an agent ofg HATE, HATE whites, HATE women, HATE HATE HATE!! Yes we CAN!

OBAMA 08* He's beautiful!

DPZ   May 16th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Rachel- I am not a Hillary hater but Hillary and Bill have said some things throughout this race that has offended the African American
community along with the people who supported her out of respect for
Bill.Now at the beginning I liked Hillary and Obama but now I dont think she deserves to be in the same room as him or his supporters
she should beg the world for forgiveness and remember to maintain
her image at all times….Maybe the world will forget how FAKE she
has been throughout this race.

Sir Geshko   May 16th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

I really think some of these people are commenting to instigate between the Obama and Clinton Factions. I don't know any Obama supporters who would say or believe ANYTHING like what 'Obama Supporter' is saying (eg. hate).

There are two problems with the internet, the first is the mask of anonymity allows you to do and say anything without being accountable for it, and second, people tend to take things far too personally.
Lets all try to take it easy!

60 year old white female, Mo   May 16th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Hillary is positive now hoping for VP position… Its too late now…

J.S.   May 16th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

positive, negative? Snipers? Rocky? Pants suit? "They aren't attacking me because I'm a woman, they're attacking because I'm ahead"? Obama wanna pillow?

No one cares about Hillary anymore. She has bee marginalized. She is insignificant. She no longer matters. She is a foot blister that takes a long time to go away because you have to wear shoes during the day when you go to work.

FAR   May 16th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

The timing of endorsement, coming on the heels of Hillary Clintons win in WV has convinced me that there is something very funny going on here. Edwards, the DNC will do anything to sabotage Hillary's campaign. What the leaders of the democratic party should be looking at and analyzing seriously is what a super flawed candidate they are picking as their nominee. This presumptive nominee is losing in the states that democrats need to win inorder to defeat McCain in the GE. As a 59 year old independent voter, I truly recent the negative treatment that Hillary Clinton's campaign has received from the media and members of her own party. But justice in the long will prevail and when the democrats once again lose the WH, then they'll realize the collossal mistake they made in choosing a novice politician over a candidate ,Mrs. Clinton, who has the all the qualification and heart to lead this nation during these critical times.

@americans   May 16th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Honestly, Hillarious should save those "positive" ads money to pay her debt!

I'm not sure why Hillarious is still in the race this late in the game; either she is delusional or she wants to ruin the dems '08 chances of capturing back the White House!

Good Grief   May 16th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

I wish she had run her campaign like this. It would have made a difference. I'm glad she's doing it now. Thank you, Sen. Clinton.

R. I.   May 16th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

All the negativity came from Bill Clinton who desperately wanted to be back in the White House at all cost.
For some days now he's been silent because he knows he's NOT going there.

If Hillary had followed her heart and campaigned in a positive manner, the country would have flocked to her. But the Bill Clinton factor doomed her.
All she can do now is to support Obama like she's already doing.

Rick in Florida   May 16th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

50% of all Americans say they wouldn't vote for Hillary under ANY circumstances……NEVER……so why hamstring Obama with her as his VP?? Let him choose someone who can deliver a swing-state, like Gov Rendell of PA….but not Hillary, with so much baggage that Americans would rush to McCain if she were ANYPLACE on the ticket.

Xavier, St. Louis, MO   May 16th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

It's sad that it has taken Hillary so long to realize that a person wins by their own merits, not by putting someone down. That's the old Washington Politics of the past. Obama beat her by killer her with kindness and staying positive. As the old saying goes, "you can catch more flies with honey, than you can with vinegar.”

For Hillary, too little, too late. The best thing for her to do is stay positive and join the Obama campaign. This race is over. Join us.

YES WE CAN, AND WILL!

Shawn   May 16th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

BJ says:

"Some of you are just so offensive, you gloat, you condescend… then you pander to us. It's insulting."

What about when Hillary was offensive, gloatng, and condescending…then then pandering? You think that wasn't insulting?

And if you're going to vote accross the party for what's gauranteed to be a bush 3rd term, SIMPLY because your feelings are hurt, then this country has HUGE problems!

Jeanne   May 16th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

She wasn't right about the Iraq war. I'd prefer Obama pick a running mate that is clear on that point. I'm glad she's stopped the negative campaigning and I now feel that I would grudgingly vote for Obama-Clinton, but it's not the ideal ticket as far as I'm concerned.

Christine   May 16th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

I keep hearing it is time to unify or that we will all come together. Saying it doesn't make it so. So far I don't see a good reason. Former First Lady and 2 time Senator Clinton has been and continues to be treated with disrespect. Every insult strengthens my resolve to support her and turns me away from Senator Obama.

Sweetie   May 16th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

It still bothers me that BO's thugs managed to get away with tactics that I witnessed that I'm sure aren't even legal! Let alone democratic!

Yet they declared Hillary "too negative"!

One of the many reasons I've been inspired to become a McCain Democrat!

McCain 08

Dexter   May 16th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

“In Washington, they talk about who's up and who's down,” the announcer says. “In Oregon, we care about what's right and what's wrong. She's been right when it matters… She'll be there when it counts.”

Ok, I'm glad Hillary is starting to act like a human being, but in annoys me to no end to see her repeatedly rip off Omama's lines. She's done it since Iowa, and apparently no one notices that she's taking his words, rearranging a couple, then pawning them off on her own.

Man, I'm glad she's out if this thing.

Obama Supporter   May 16th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

I'm not playing. I've been struck with the fever! My legs are tingly!

Come on everybody and unite with the Obama Campaign!

Hate Hate Hate 2008
Hate Hate Hate 2008
Hate Hate Hate 2008

Hate Hillary
Hate McCain

Hate Hate Hate

Obama '08

Amber   May 16th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Ummm….have you folks forgotten alll the nasty negative comments that came from teh Obamas. That Michelle Obama wanted to "rip out" Bill Clinton's eyes. And that Hillary "couldn't control her own household so how was she going to control teh White House". Yeah….people forget about those! They just like to blame the Clintons for everything. Well, news flash…your precious Obama was NEGATIVE too. The Clintons NEVER trashed the Obamas personally (their family, marriage, etc.). Only the Obamas stooped that low. So, if you can't take it…then don't dish it out!!!

Me!   May 16th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

She's had and run MANY and MOSTLY positive ads. Just check her web site. You just chose to call her negative for the past year. She would have been one hexck of a President!

S.B. Stein E.B. NJ   May 16th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

It does seem that the math doesn't work for Clinton. Why is the campaign and the candidate spending money they don't have? It is really unlikely that Clinton can win given that she would need to win 90% of the remaining delegates and superdelegates. Given that is very unlikely to happen, why is still campaigning? Let the primaries continue, but stop campaigning.

Nia - AZ by way of MN   May 16th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Are pigs flying?! Hillary runs a "Nice campaign ad"? Does it self destruct at the end?

Anna, SW Missouri   May 16th, 2008 1:21 pm ET

I hope that she starts stressing how important it is to defeat McCain in November because he will appoint 2-3 new judges to the Supreme Court that will make it possible to overturn Roe vs. Wade.

McCain flipflopped on this issue during the early primary season and pledged to the Republicans that he will appoint judges like Roberts and Alito.

Hillary and Barack need to make it clear that to vote for McCain will be a vote against women. I have seen posts of his comments in 1999 saying he wouldn't do it, so women have a false sense of security about voting for him, they obviously were not paying attention to the early Republican primary when he flipped.

Women must unite against McCain!

Bitter Allen Hissein from Visalia   May 16th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

As an Obama supporter, I am happy to see Hillary's positive tone. She has every right to stay in and if I was a resident of one of the few states remaining, I would want in the the fun the rest of the country had. In 3 weeks, we will have a unified party to take down Bush, McCain and the Repugs!

Dem in CA   May 16th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Hillary is a brillant, confident woman. Her and Bill deserve our respect and admiration. I don't know of any two people who have dedicated their lives to the service of their country as much as those two. They are truly American heroes.

I also don't believe that Obama can win without her as a VP. However, I am so disapointed in the DNC that I am going to vote independant. The democratic party is a old boys club still and doesn't deserve my vote.

Comedy Central   May 16th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

The most negative folks in this campaign have been Obama supporters. Obama didn't have to go negative. He had plenty of help from his surrogates, pundits and supporters who have been sickening. The queen of negativity in this campaign goes to Michelle Obama, a pitiful example for women. What an angry and sarcastic women she is, down to complaining that Barak doesn't put the butter away after breakfast and he has stinky morning breath. Way back when, she even said she probably wouldn't vote for the "other" Democrat if her husband didn't win. If Barak can't get his wife to be positive, how can he expect voters to be positive and unite this nation? That is exactly what an Obama supporter would say about Hillary and her husband Bill. I have learned a lot from the Obamabots.

Write in Hillary '08

Terry   May 16th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

I'm glad Hillary is shutting down the negative campaign. We need to start uniting the Democratic party and drawing in independents and disaffected Republicans. We need Obama in the white house, not another 4 years of neglect and abuse.

musicnme   May 16th, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Oregonian are smart..they are well educated people. They want campaign to be positive with substance and vision. No way they will go for negativeness of what people in PA and WV did. Senator Obama has vision and substance…he is forward looking candidate. I am voting for Senator Obama !!!! And for those who are racist, don't let that empty fear scare you….race doesn't matter….LOOK what George Bush did for our country. It was a mistake to vote for him!

Jane   May 16th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Clinton's campaign has been much more positive than Obama's from the start, although the media has been spinning it otherwise. It was he who first aired that negative attack ad on her superior health care plan. Taking a cue from Carl Rove tactics, he was trying to make a positive quality appear to be a negative one.
At any rate, despite his lack of qualifications for the job, his camp has certainly been successful at getting the democratic "leaders" and the media to promote him. In the end, he may win, but he will leave behind a trail of losers, including the media who subverted our sacred freedom of the press.
We are missing a rare window of opportunity to elect a woman who probably would have been the most capable president in our country's history.

Adam C   May 16th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

it is about time, I like that better, Obama 08

Tres   May 16th, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Like Timbaland and One Republic sang:

It's too late to apologize
it's too late
It's too late to apologize
it's too late…..oh weeoh!

NoMcSame   May 16th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Deeper and deeper and deeper in the hole she goes. Come on girl and get on board. We have fish to fry. She is digging this hole for herself and then she is going to want Obama to bail her out. That money could be used for his fight with the GOP but he may have to help her out. I hope that he say's no and still go on to win without her help. How sad.
Obama08

Herman in LA   May 16th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

It's a shame she should have been doing this long time ago. What a waste of talent in such a smart women no joke she is. But because of the people that was around her they took her in the wrong direction.

sad :(

Obama 08!!!

MCD   May 16th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

CNN moderators, please quit letting the Hate in 08 guy post, it is disgusting.

Bart in SC   May 16th, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Rise Hillary Rise!!!

Obama Supporter:

Please stop the hate comments. We need to united.

laura, CA   May 16th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

LIke most women with insight, we realize that you could walk on water and have the best ideas to save the world…but if a man copies you it was all his idea.
Obama goes negative on her either directly or his name-calling staff without actually using specifics against her….oh that's fine, but when she rightfully criticizes his bad ideas or shady past….that's off base.
????
Double-standard = misogyny

Bill   May 16th, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Go Hillary. You are our only hope for change, you are the only one with the experience and insight. For some of us Hillary supporters, Obama is a fraud and far worse then any McCain that is why we will not be voting for Obama and never will.

jonny   May 16th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

if "She's been right when it matters" then the Iraq war doesn't matter? She voted to go to war. She either thinks that wasn't a mistake, or doesn't matter?

Hey Kenneth   May 16th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Kenneth, do you have a problem with your mother? You are sexist.

Jan from Boca Raton FL   May 16th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

I have to give this lady credit, she's a fighter..

All I've heard for two days now is Obama winning about Bush to get
attention, Bush DID NOT MENTION OBAMA'S NAME< OBAMA
SUPPORTERS DID. IF THE SHOE FITS WEAR IT< BUT QUIT
BLAMING OTHER PEOPLE FOR YOUR INEXPERIENCE.

WRITE HILLARY ON THE BALLOT

Venus   May 16th, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Way to go Hillary!

Finally - welcome back! I started out liking Hillary!

We have too much don't going right in millions of lives and negative doesn't help anyone!

This is a nice way to exit the stage and save face! Thank you Hillary!

What most people don't understand is that after this race - the Republicans are waiting to use all the nasty things Hillary's camp threw at Obama!

ted   May 16th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Hey FAR - you speak the truth. thanks

All you Obama supporters that are bashing Hillary are also Bashing 49% of of your own party. If you want the Party to coalese around Obama you should be gracious to her rather than getting angry. For a democrat to use the word "hate" about another democratic candidate makes me want to run away from the democratic party.

proud army and navy mom   May 16th, 2008 1:31 pm ET

you all leave Hillary alone. she's a member of our Democratic family after all. come on back home Hillary, we leave the light on for you, bill and yes Chelsea too. you have to behave though

RuthieM   May 16th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Wow, it seems like two different scenarios are going on right now: It looks as if Clinton is campaigning for — something, and the other scenario looks like Obama is running for president..

Hing Channarih (www.camcaf.org)   May 16th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Keep continue as you, Sen. Hillary Clinton, are the best candidate…
Via CNN, I always enjoy seeing your speech…

Ed   May 16th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Obama supporters have been so clearly blinded by love that they failed to see how Obama and his supporters played the race card repeatedly- first with regard to Bill Clinton's FACTUAL comments in South Carolina, then again with the whole race speech because of the Wright fiasco, and then again when Hillary gave FACTUAL comments to the press about her core demographics. Meanwhile Clinton did not play the gender card. Not once. And when she highlights a legitimate issue about Obama, that's considered "negative," but when Obama's campaign calls her "a monster" and "a panderer who will say anything" and "old politics as usual," that's not considered negative? White guilt, anyone? Double standard, anyone? The mainstream media and the DNC should be ASHAMED that they blew their best chance to reclaim the White House. This time, the Democratic Party's loss in November will be well-deserved.

HP Boston   May 16th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Hillary is going to the convention with the support of all the women who have been as sullied and degraded through this campaign as she..
Women are the majority and we will write her in on the Nov ballots.
We have boycott plans and are still giving her support.
We have no problem with a vote for McCain if necessary, no BO.
We do not and will not vote for BO no matter who begs!
The democratic party has been complicit in this degradation and they are dead to us!

Randy - Denver   May 16th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

If she had talked this way her entire campaign I think the outlook might have been different right now. I thank her for her continued presence in the campaign and think she is doing the right thing. She SHOULD continue to campaign and then, once Mr. Obama gets the required number of delegates PER THE DNC she should drop out anything else would be wrong. Right now the delegate count is 2026, my personal HOPE is that he does not get that number until after the last selection date, after FL and MI have been counted. By doing so she will HELP the Democratic party regain some of its unity (I KNOW there are a few who would rather die than admit they backed a candidate who did not win.. sorry there will always be those who cannot see beyond themselves). I also think she would be a FANTASTIC Keynote speaker here in Denver… or better yet her daughter…..

Enlightened Voter   May 16th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

God what a phony. So it took her over a year to realize that people were tired of the negative so she is now copying off of Obama who started positive and stayed that way. One more thought how is she more electable when she is losing. Will someone please explain that to me. Good riddance woman, it's enough already!!!!

Jo   May 16th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Clinton is a tough campaigner and gave her all to this campaign. The Obama campaign is ill prepared to combat negative advertising if they think Clinton has been negative and devisive.

If Obama wants to win in November, he should put Clinton on the ticket and let her be the attack point on McCain so Obama will be free to stay above the fray and give those inspiring speeches. He needs Hillary to serve as the lightning rod.

Gope   May 16th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Hillary is clearly a better candidate than Obama. If Florida and Michigan didn't screw up, she would have had a huge lead and the theme of this entire campaign would have been reversed. The media jumped all over Hillary from Super Tuesday on because of this and as a result we will most likely have a nominee that is basically a speech machine with absolutely no experience.

Well done America, you've all fallen for another sweet talker who will have no idea what he's doing.

Clinton '12

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 16th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

I'm shocked. Hillary running a positive campaign?

But that's not how Karl Rove told her to do it! Boy, is he going to be upset when he hears this! :(

Katie   May 16th, 2008 1:35 pm ET

GO HILLARY!

A. Harrison in Georgia   May 16th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Yay Hillary!

Sandi   May 16th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

This lady should bow out with grace and stop embarrasing herself and the Democratic Party. What part of the addition does she not understand? Does she not have any pride? The postive ads are not going to, by some miracle, give her the edge she so desperately thinks she deserves - it's been over and we will see soon just how much support she will offer Senator Obama. My guess, and based on her level of integrity, it is highly unlikely she will campaign in his favor. This is not about the Democrats taking the Presidency, this is about Hillary living in the White House!!!! Go home Hillary and let the process begin.

Angela   May 16th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

If Obama gets elected President, he's going to have to do the same things as W did. Surround himself with people who actually know what they are doing, because they don't have enough experience themselves. We've seen how well that worked for W….

I have so much respect for Senator Clinton and hope with everything I have that she'll be the nominee and President.

Denial   May 16th, 2008 1:37 pm ET

FOR HILARY SUPPORTERS WHO SAY THEY WILL DIVERT TO MC CAIN!!!!!!!!

WHY ARE YOU SUPPORTING HILARY?????

I KNOW FOR CERTAIN IT'S NOT BECAUSE OF THE ISSUES, BECAUSE MC CAIN AND HILARY'S ISSUES ARE POLAR OPPOSITES .. WHILE CLINTON AND OBAMA ISSUES ARE SIMILAR >>>>

SO REALLY WHY ARE YOU SUPPORTING HILARY??

I THOUGHT PEOPLE SUPPORTED CANDIDATES BECAUSE THEY SUPPORTED (COULD RELATE TO) THEIR ISSUES >> SEEMS I WAS WRONG….

faye, NV   May 16th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

That is very good Hillary, negative ads make you, and anyone who run them, character killers. Run on strength and let go selfishness and ego.

Crush Rush   May 16th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Hillary sees the light.Now lets get Limbaugh and his sponsers like we did with Imus.

White Male -CA   May 16th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

If we Democrats can't unite, what makes us think we can get Republicans to unite with us?

fiona   May 16th, 2008 1:38 pm ET

I dont see why pointing out the oppositions weakness is negative. Obama is just all talk and no action. Hillary wiped him in W. Virginia and thats a real problem. If you ignore that warning then your not in touch with reality. Hillary is the best candidate. Its a shame that the democrats are jumping on the losing team.

Randy - Denver   May 16th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Oh yeah I forgot to add this to my previous post Obama/Sebilious 08

And since I do seem to be blackballed by CNN for most of my post if my previous one is not posted the upshot of it is simply I feel if she had ran her campaign this way throughout there would be less anger within the party and she, most likely, would ahve been the candidate of choice for more people.

I also thank those who supported her for their time in this campaign and the energy they have put into it and know that MOST of them will move forward after Mr. Obama is the candidate and do the right thing, to those who are poor losers and cannot, and those Obama supporters who are poor winners and cannot win without feeling THEY are somehow morally superior.. sorry folks but your parents did a TERRIBLE job of raising you and maybe, just maybe you will learn how to be an adult… someday

No Way   May 16th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Wow! Would have helped it they went that way earlier in the campaign.

Davind King   May 16th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Forget Hillary!

She's almost a well forgotten memory. Barack is doing fine all by himself! Hillary, she's a ricist, polarizing, scheming, devisive, backstabbing, do anything, say anything, no integrity, poor character, lying, deciving, B-OTCH!

Obama v McCain   May 16th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

I'm sorry fellow Obama suporters.. but i believe with all my heart that she has a huggggggeee bomb that shes waiting for the right moment to play!!!.. My hubby says that is she had this bomb she's have used it already..but i think hmmmm what better time to drop this bomb than at the convention?

I would love to gain my respect back for her.. i just dont trust her long enough to do it. Obama better wear helmets until after the convention!

Denial   May 16th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

THEY ARE LOTS OF WOLVES (REPUBLICANS) IN SHEEP (DEMOCRATS) CLOTHING HERE ….. TRYING TO STIR UP TROUBLE!!!!!!!!!!

"Obama Supporter" is one of them they are many more on these blogs ….

Burt   May 16th, 2008 1:41 pm ET

I think if this was Clinton's approach from the beginning, we actually could have seen the 'dream ticket'. It's really a shame.

sophia nyc   May 16th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Too little too late.

The woman of many faces.

Sam   May 16th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

At least none of the Clintons gave Obama the finger in public . He looks like a 12 yr old boy on YouTube. Real nice elevation of standards there, Sweetie.

Christine H.   May 16th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

We know so very littlte about Barack "O' and interestingly enough the ever present, 24 hr. talking heads are making sure that that he has a nice shield around him. How is it that the American public has its head so deeply buried in the sand to not want to know more about this person who could become the next president.

I'm sticking with Hillary; the media has certainly made sure we know everything that anyone would care to know and a whole lot more that we aren't even interested in knowing.

Let's have a president with knowledge, experience, and who doesn't really care about the glitz!

Carole, OR   May 16th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

Hillary has run a very civil campaign. So many of the comments posted here are from people who are too young to remember all the negative, bitter, slash-and-burn campaigns from years ago. Yes, the candidates do point our differences and tell why their plans, policies, etc. are better than the other's but that is always to be expected. For God's sake, both of these candidates have run respectable campaigns!

Sam C   May 16th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

Why is Hillary still in the discussion? Hillary is finished! We need to move on to addressing McCain.

Kiran   May 16th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

OBAMA/EDWARDS = DREAM TICKET!!!

OBAMA/BILLARY = DISFUNCTIONAL MARRIAGE….wait, doesn't she already have that

AP   May 16th, 2008 1:52 pm ET

To BJ May 16th, 2008 12:59 pm ET
Obama supporters, just read your own comments. Then wonder why Hillary supporters cannot bring themselves to "unite" with you.

Amen to that!!! When I read all the Hillary-bashing from Obama supporters on this blog, all I can think is that I don't want to be a part of this hate-filled, reverse-racism movement.

I too am a college grad, and the comments saying all Hillary supporters are racist, uneducated rednecks are absurd. Has it ever occured to them we're voting for her because we believe she's the most capable person to lead our country?!?

It's tough to "unite" with a group of people who cut Hillary supporters down and categorize them in such a way. I'll be writing Hillary in in November, thank you very much. Good luck!

Matthew   May 16th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Before her negative campaign I respected the Clinton clan and thought she was an excellent voice for the people. After her smear campaign and utter refusal to concede defeat I've come to the conclusion that she's only in this for herself, not for the people. It's a shame

William   May 16th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Hilary Clinton is much more deserving of the nomination and the "negative ads" were simply intended to point out the many flaws and lack of experience of Obama. GO HILARY.

Roll Bama Roll!!!   May 16th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Oh yeah. I remember Hillary. Wasn't she going full speed ahead to the White House? I remember something like that…

NH Mom   May 16th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Write in Hillary in November. Let's send the DNC (and media) a message that they can't simply shove women to the back and treat them so disrespectfully. Women matter too. We are a strong voting block. The first viable woman presidential candidiate was treated terribly by the Democratic Party leaders and the media.
If Hillary is not the nominee, then write her name in on your ballot in November. That way you're voting for a Democrat and sending a message to the powers that be.

WRITE IN HILLARY IN NOVEMBER.

mitchell from arkansaw   May 16th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

you would have had a better chance,if you had stayed positive,all along.negative campaigning will no longer work,with the american people.we will not be fooled ,any longer.unite the party!unite this country!kick out the divisive politicians of the past!it's time this nation evolves into what our forefather's envisioned for it! the freedoms they fought and died for,must be implemented for everyone's right to the pursuit of happiness!hillary,join us in making these dreams come true!we can do better!

Russ C, Seattle, Wa   May 16th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

Just one thing for "Obama Supporter"

What's with Hate! Hate! Hate!????

IF you TRULY are an Obama supporter you aren't doing anyone any favors with that B.S. Can you please loose the hate?

ian   May 16th, 2008 1:55 pm ET

I am a huge Obama supporter, but it is silly to get wrapped up in what Hillary is or isn't saying, and especially stupid to be insulting of her.

Let her conduct herself how she sees fit and we should do the same.

It's not what Barack's about so show some respect to fellow Dems.

Let's get together on this thing and end the war!

i LOVE Obama   May 16th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

======hey to that obama supporter:
Obama Supporter May 16th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

1—-you are NOT his supporter–
2—you are either in hill or mcsame—-
3—we are not fools, you sure a FAKE supporter–

obama supporters do NOT like hate.

god bless

Roryryn   May 16th, 2008 1:56 pm ET

TO the Truth: HOW DO YOU KNOW ALL THIS?

Bobby   May 16th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

SOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA 2008-2012!!!!!!!!

Ed   May 16th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Thank Hillary ..fresh air. you are listening now ….VP slot awaits Hillary!!

LIFE LONG DEMOCRAT   May 16th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

I have always voted for the Democrats on the ballot. This November, I will be voting for a Democrat for president who happens to also be a woman. Hillary is the strongest presidential candidiate, she received a raw deal from the DNC, Democratic party leaders and the media. I am voting for the best candidiate and that is Hillary Clinton.

Obama is inexperienced and, unfortunately, doesn't share my values. I do like Senator Obama, but I can't support him at this time for the presidency.

I urge Hillary supporters to write her name in on their ballots in November if she is not the nominee.

Write In- Right On.

i LOVE Obama   May 16th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

i'm sorry, but, no matter what i could never, ever trust her.

she voted yes to Iraq, i just dont understand why anyone would wanna vote for her.

obama 2008

Robert from Washington   May 16th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

I was on Hillary's side — until she ranked Obama below McCain, and talked about how a possible candidate from her own party was unelectable. That was too much.
Obama 2008

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 16th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

R. I.:

I think you may be right. Bill has been known for being a ruthless politician. Most likely he taught Hillary the ropes. Maybe she should have followed her own heart.

And also, I was hoping that her moral values would trump her desire to be President. I hope she learns from this, because I think that deep down she's a decent person.

Whiskey   May 16th, 2008 2:00 pm ET

Maybe if you positive all along you would have been the nominee

EDW   May 16th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Obama supporter,
you must be a plant. You sound like a Republican that is trying to divide the Dems. I'm not falling for it.
Thank you Hillary, let's take back the White House.

Democrats '08

Jason from Colorado   May 16th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I for one am very glad that Hillary has come around. Now that it's clear that Obama will win, it's best for the party to just unite. If Hillary keeps this up, then I think it's a very good thing for this thing to go all the way to June 3rd. If we're getting positive ads from Hillary, then it will help the party's credibility as a whole, and I think it may help some "McCain Democrats" open up their eyes and see that it would be ludicrous to actually vote McCain in November, especially when Hillary herself has told her supporters that if they really support her, they will vote for the Democratic Nominee (who will be Obama) in the fall.

OBAMA 08!

JT   May 16th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

Wake upt DNC, you are doing the Liberman job on Hillary.

Zeenethia   May 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Everyone Beware!!! The person who is calling himself an "Obama Supporter" is really for McCain! Everyone Beware!!! The person who is calling himself an "Obama Supporter" is really for McCain! Everyone Beware!!! The person who is calling himself an "Obama Supporter" is really for McCain! Everyone Beware!!! The person who is calling himself an "Obama Supporter" is really for McCain!

Do not let this person who is too coward to reveal his name or say something that's in standard english, divide us. Its time to unite. I am proud of both candidates. It is a competition. One would have to lose. Now its time to unite. All of you who say that you will vote for McCain, sound like George Bush!

bones   May 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

For all of you spoiled brats who will vote for McCain or take your marbles and go home if Hillary does not win the nomination– WE BARRACK SUPPORTERS DON'T CARE! There are hundreds of people lined up to your 1 who are more than anxious to vote for him. If it is the will of God that he be the president of this country at this time in history, nothing you or anyone else can do will stop it. We are really tired of reading about your threats. Get over it!

noMcBush, cambridge, MA   May 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

You mean Hillary Rodham Clinton is not "wealthy and well connected"?

Time to unite against McBush, Hillary supporters.

Sherri   May 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Thank you Senator Clinton.

I support Senator Obama, however I truly appreciate the positive tone of your campaign in Oregon. It informs. It does not divide.

AJ, IL   May 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

What is being lost in translation here on CNN's Political Blog is the delegate math?

Obama is within 120 delegates of clinching the nomination while Hillary is 255 from the nomination. If the Kentucky and Oregon primaries go as expected (Obama wins Oregon and Hillary wins Kentucky) with the fact that Obama is gaining support among superdelegates at a rate of 34 per week, Obama will cinch the nomination by May 29th!

Obama in 08!

H   May 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter but I would most definitely vote for Clinton if by some WAY off chance he doesn't get the nomination…These people who'll vote for McCain if Clinton doesn't win the nomination make me sick.

Tony Z- MD   May 16th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Folks,

HRC is working to bring the party together. She is no longer really concerned with winning. She wants to make sure the Democrats start getting united.

Shasta   May