It was not only the caucuses that helped him. It was the 13 states in a row he won that Clinton said don't matter.

Go Obama / Edwards 08

I wonder if the folks in Iowa will still support him the same numbers now that we know more about the Wright, Ayers …

As he should. If only the rest of the superdelegates would step up and cast their vote for either Barack Obama or Hilary and then let the chips fall where they may. They should have done this months ago.

This is foolish. Obama cannot win the general in Nov. Do your research - not sound bite surfing. Every legitimate statistic regarding this race shows Senator Clinton the only one to beat McCain and secure the majority of States. If you do not want 4 more yrs. of a Republican presidency, than use your head and vote for Senator Clinton. She is clearly the most qualified individual - black/white/purple - that our party has seen in generations. Senator Obama is not ready - putting him up as the nominee now is throwing away our opportunity in Nov.

I, like millions and millions of democrats, will be forced to write-in Senator Clinton or vote McCain as Independents in the Fall if he goes forward. The media and the Obamabots seem to believe this is only a minority of democrats. Do have any idea as to the depth of this divide we now face? We will without question make sure that he does not make it to the presidency. These are not bitter comments of the moment that will wash away over time. These are very real facts folks.

There is a saying, "Don't count your chickens………"

why is he focusing on the end camp? he is behaiving like he already won . maybe do not need to camp. i do not trust this guy

good job obama we're all happy for u now lets get the white house back!!!

Yes We Can
Yes We Will
Obama 08
Obama the next president of USA!!

Does anyone realize Obama won all those states before the
"Bitter" statements were said, before Rev. Wright or Michelle Obama's
anti american statements????

Sure he has won some after, but I wonder if the math would be the same now?

I don't think so…..

it is over for her !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To All,

Whether you're a Democrat or Republican can we agree on one thing — the primaries need an overhaul! If you also believe we need to change the way the primaries are run, please I URGE YOU, write the DNC or the RNC. I used the online contact and asked them to work with the states to correct the following deficiencies:

- Rotate the primaries so all voters get an opportunity to "set the pace" for the primary season.
- No more of these complicated formulas, one person, one vote. If there are 100 votes and candidate "A" gets 60%, then candidate "A" gets 60 % of the delegates.

Do it today! AND THANK YOU IN ADVANCE!

They forgot to add Sen Obama's name wasn't even on the ballot in Michigan! Pretty tricky and dishonest for Hillary Clinton to have left her name on the Ballot now want to claim thos votes! Perfect example why being dishonet never pays! It always gets you one way or the other!

This is a good I deal. He needs to start the pressure on McCain's health records and Cindy's income. She has something to hide or should I say they have something to hide. Good job Obama and keep up the good work.

It is time to rally behind our next President - Barack Obama. Congratulations to Senator Clinton, who ran a valliant campaign,. Now is the beginning of defeating the War Monger, John McCain Obama 08!

He wants the primary ended real fast… Wright is scheduled to speak again (I think this week) endorsing his book and he wants the nomination done before Wright opens his mouth in public again.

THE DNC AND THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY ARE UN-AMERICAN
VOTES DONT COUNT
THE PEOPLES VOICES DONT COUNT

WHAT COUNTRY ARE WE LIVING IN ??????

This is interesting! I wish Obama and the dems the very best.

The Democratic Party can continue to ignore the voters in MI & FL at its own peril. Voters in MI & FL can ignore the Democratic Party in November and many will be likely to stay home. Howard Dean played favorites by allowing IL & SC to move their dates up but refusing MI & FL. Please don't pretend he isn't biased.

The problem with all of this is: the voters didn't make the decisions. Legislators and Party insiders did. The voters are the ones paying the price but a higher price will be paid when John McCain is sworn in as President.

Once again, Democratics snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Dean needs to grow up and the DNC needs adult leadership in the meantime.

OBAMA WILL OPEN A NEW CHAPTER IN AMERICAN HISTORY.

Hillary Clinton hasn't make the right desicion because she hasn't come to the reality check.
She is living in an dream word, just like Ron Paul.

Obama is doing the correct thing since he has nothing to worry about Hillary any more,Obama is the best man to be the next president to lead USA in the world and reclaim the good name that USA had before Bush took office. Obama will gain Indipendents, Republicans votes and sprint the White House in Nov with the help of the highly motivated young generation of voters. As a reponsible DEMOCRAT Hillary should help Obama win the white house by requesting her voters to Help Obama to help the DEMOCRATIC PARTY win the white house. All Hillary supporters should norget about RACE,COLOR OR CREED and rally around Obama since he is going to be the candidate from the DEMOCRATIC party.

I wish that finally Hillary realizes it is time to step out.

I think everyone needs to branch out on the web sites, go to realclearpolitics.com polls(not that we can beleive those anymore)rigged? web sites, major newspaper articles, whats on talk radio, and articles at the bottom. good read, good comments, more then one side to every story.

obama's organization and strategy has been amazing.mccain will have to fund his own campaign,with his wife's money.republicans have lost a lot of support,because of their "great decider".bush will bring the entire republican campaign ,down ,with him,this fall.as an independent,i always favored the gop ,in matters of defense.this administration has lied and mislead the american people,into a war with iraq,using the fear of the 9/11 attacks, on the nation.i feel it will be some time before the american people will support the gop,because of the loss of trust.i hope a lot of conservatives will join with the dems and president obama,to unite this country,and change the way washington works,so that we may begin solving the serious problems bush and cheney have left us with.

The sooner the nomination is decided (or Clinton concedes it is decided) the better. Hillary keeps blowing hot and cold on Obama. She defends him (though she tried to make it sound as if McCain was also bothering with her) but in her next breath she says she will fight to the end (definition of end needed fast) and claims she's ahead in the popular votre which she isn't, not even with her twisted maths.

Obama is doing the right thing by focusing on the GE and trying to regain some of the time lost to MacCain during the Dem's in-fighting,

Superdelegates are not comfortable with letting Clinton run and all their soothing words on how it's not damaging the party are absolutely silly. One just has to read what people are saying abount not voting for the other candidate if "their" candidate doesn't get the nomination. Superdelegates are just wary of irritating the Clinton female. It's a no-win situation if they let it fester. She'll go on fuelling her supporters to levels of rejecting Obama just "because".

Not everyone in Oregon is for Obama. Hillary has an extremely loyal following of mature, educated women.

I left the Democratic party after I mailed my Oregon ballot because I can't stand one more anti-Hillary word from the young and restless voters who SUDDENLY realized they have voting rights in America.

Where were they in 2004?

And also because these same Obama supporters think it is OK to stop the election before everyone in America has had a chance to vote. How selfish!

I am writing Hillary in for the November election, and the Democratic party can take its lumps.

I think this nomination process is fally comes to an end. If Senator Clinton want to wish the democratic party well, she should try harder to bring her troops to Senator Obama's camp to better prepare for the Flip floper senator mcCain.
Bunja
Michigan.

Will support anyone but Obama no what he declares and so will many other millions of people not just democrats,

hello
actually I very glad that senator Obama leads delegates over Clinton.
the democratic nomination need brain and spend a lot of ability .
Obama deserve this position and thanks to senator Edwards he well done I appreciate him
I like you Barack Obama.
I and all schoolmates loves you .
we are waiting positive result.
your friend in Libya.
Issa

I need McCain to win!! I invest in energy stocks!! The higher the price of Oil, the richer I get. The only way we can win is if all of HIllary's supporters vote for McCain. We must convince Clinton's supporters that voting for my interests also benefits them. (McCain likes Crown Royal? He can Bowl?)

McCain in 08
Me All the way to the bank

If you think of it, Obama's campaign has been remarkable. He has had to run a two front campaign againts Hillary and McCain at the same time. He has had to overcome an unfortunate name, racism, and the obvious smear tacktics ran from Hillary and the Republican Machine. I don't think it's just Obama running this "Movement" it is the people aligning to who they think is the best leader for this movement. Throughout the USA history there has been this unseeable force, when the people unite that keeps our country from turning to a Totallitarian government. Bush and the Neo-Cons have been stripping our freedoms, our dignity and our constitutional right for the persuit of happiness. They have ran a campaign based on fear, our country is based on hope. Obama is the right candidate to run the leadership of hope. He is just at the right time in history. McCain chooses to run a campain of fear, that we will somehow be taken over by the "evil doers" if we ellect Obama. The war in Iraq was a lie to give the few elitist more contracts and power. I think after this the Clintons will once again fine themselves. Bill let power get to his head and didn't fight for the people as hard as he could have. Hillary lost herself and voted for the war she knew in her heart was wrong but was afraid the people would judge her. Wasn't it said once by Roosevelt that "all we have to fear is fear itself"? This is what Michelle was speaking about, the movement that has been seen in this nation throughout history is once again showing itself. That is why she is proud about this country today more then ever. I share her setiment on this. The time for change is today for all of us to unite together as one voice. Not as a Republican or a Democrat but as an American. It's time again for Washinton to once again be the government of the people by the people! Bush, Cheney, Rove and all the other countless names in the Neo party you are hearby given notice that you are fired!

HRC ..its time to fire your advisors!..They derailed your advantage!

It's his to win. Running out the clock isn't going to change that. In fact, it just wastes time. It gives McSame a free ride.

Dems Unite '08

This is the kind of BS I can't stand from the media….."yomama this yomama that…..constantly trying to take the spotlight from Clinton when she's winning and/or gaining momentum. The only thing they've been doing is highlighting all of the possibilites of how and why she will lose/is losing whatever. Sexist pigs! Yes I'm a DEM who has always faithfully voted for the party regardless of who for the sake of the party. I can tell you I'm not the only DEM that feels this way! I'm sick of the media shoving him down ppls throats!!!! I will NOT vote for Yomama if he is the nominee.

Hillary seriously needs to drop out of the race. It's pretty clear that Obama has more support than her in terms of popular vote and states won. Please, for the sake of party, give up Hillary!

First of all, Obama just picked up another superdelegate. Welcome aboard and thank you for your support. I think he is from MA. CNN was very brief on this considering what is going on this morning.

Go Michelle and Obama. You look very lovely together. I am sure the people of Iowa welcome your visit.

Let's go Democrats!

Yes. Obama has to get ready to answer serious questions. His rhetoric cannot work here. He has no decent record and experience. Two years in the senate cannot qualify him to be our president. All liberals will comment here supporting him. For what? What ahs he done? Just a talk and talk….

Obambi, this primary will end at the CONVENTION FLOOR. It is not the math, but the MAP which you try to ignore. You won't be the nominee, and if you are, you will LOSE big time in General Election, then, the American people will blame YOU, DNC and SUPERDELEGATES for MANY YEARS to come. Your political career would be over. The American people do NOT take threats too kindly, as the black community made it KNOWN they'll have a RIOT if Obama is not the nominee. We'll see about that. There's NO affirmative action in electing a President, you're NOT FIT to be President of this country.

We all must unite with the Obama supportes. We all have to learn to Hate like them. We all can come together in the Fall to do nothing but Hate. Yes We Can We can hate the Clintons, we can Hate McCain and unite, I quess this is the new American way.

Hillary should be ahead in delegates over Obama because they should count Florida and Michigan. Nobody and tell me that all of those caucuses in all those state should count for Obama. I know for a fact that those caucuses are unaccurate because I attended one and many people left and they ran out of ballots and everyone was unable to attend the 2-3 hour contest. In a primary Hillary would have been neck to neck with him and maybe have won some of those states. Caucuses should be throw out if Florida and Michigan are toss out. Fair is Fair. Hopefully the Superdelegates can see this and do something about it before they lose the Whitehouse to the Republicans. People need to wake up and see what is going on.

Going to Florida to ask forgivness. Maybe you should think about encouraging the DNC to validate Hillary's win there then you could stroll over to Michigan and try to make up with them too.. Don't forget to sign your name at the hotel. This time there's no hiding behind Hillary!

I feel that the time has come for him to put focus on the general election.

I will not vote for Obama who is against "typical white women", is bitter and whose wife talks down on America.

It'a funny that now Barack wants to campaign in Florida and Michigan. He didn't care about them when they could have had a revote months ago and he blocked it.

Obama can stay out of Florida, we don't want him here.

I honestly think people should not be allowed to use words they neither know how to spell or know their true meaning. Bush has the vocabulary of a first grader, and so do quite a few of his followers. Call me elitist, but I think education matters when it comes to understanding issues, and not just falling for the political garbage of judging patriotism based on a flag pin. Get a life, and concentrate on the issues!!!!! Rev. Wright is not an issue, flag pins are not an issue. Only someone uneducated would call Obama a racist. If they ever actually picked up a news paper they would know Obama was raised by his white mother and white grandparents!!! Ignorance kills me!

My prayer for Senator Clinton is that she will come into the reality of what is happening and that she would just help bring this campaigning to an end and begin to focus on winning the election. As a Christian, I truly believe that Senator Obama has been sent by the Lord to bring this nation of people together, regardless of race, creed, color. It is not about lapel pins or things of no substance, but about people. People are hurting all over the world and they are looking for a CHANGE, they are looking for truth and honesty, a strong democracy. No man is an island and no man stand alone. Despite the racial divide we all need one another. I pray that Senator Clinton would rally around Senator Obama, the from runner, and work to bring about the CHANGE that this nation need. People like Bush, McCain, Carl Rove and many others have torn this country apart with lies and deception. The Lord gave His live for people to live an abundantly life. The Bushes are trying to destroy these things set in place by God. BUT, there "arms are too short to box with God." So Senator Clinton, put down the boxing gloves, It's time out. Leave yourself a good Legacy. Do it for Chelsey

"change" and Michelle Obama saying " Obama will take us from the place we are at and put us in a better place. He will mend the hole in our heart". Cnn puplished the speech when she made this statement . If you check out kenyaislam you will find these same words used by Islam beleivers. Look people I don't give a rats a– about race or politics. I do care and love my country. Once we fall there will be no getting up without a fight like you have never seen. This election is not a popularity contest. Its an election to have a leader that can lead us out of our problems and make us respected again by other countries. Sure they sometimes tell a little white lie or throw some mud, but this is politics. You have to look at the whole picture. What has this person done so far for us. Where does this person stand on affairs with other countries. How long has this person fought for the working man or did they just now decide to talk about our problems becouse of the election. What is this persons background on respect for our our country and the American people. I'm not talking nice speeches I'm talking about action speaking louder then words. I was in Iraq eaighteen months and I may have to go back. (they will take anyone these days) Yes I was wonded over there and my two children age five and two suffer for it. But this I can tell you Obama has never fought one time for us untill he decided to run for president. Why should you beleive me ? good question. Just check out how he voted the two years he was in the Senate on the bills concerning our troops and vets. He said Hilllary "say anything and do anything to be elected..So check out how she voted too. Then with your thing called a brain think about what one is telling the truth.
Go back to the beginning of the election and see who has the first plans for education,health care and green collor jobs to put our country back to work. I know all of you love America so vote for her good and not the good of a candidate. No one candidate can bring America together. But the people of America can stand together on the issues that are important. I am holding my hand and heart out to all of you to fight for America like you have never fought before. Don't let anyone destroy her with out a fight. Our country is not perfect but its still the best country in the world to live in. Don't be so q uoick to let her down. God bless America. The land of the free and the land that I love.

Well one can overplay, overeact, and upstage others as much as they can.But Senator Obama contieous use of divious stratigies to be little and put down Senator Clinton will not go unnoticed. He will never win the Candidacy neither will he be the President. All the truth will come to light soon. Honesty is the best policy. People are not fools.

The End! It's your Waterloo Obama….

DNC Rules state that if a Presidential Candidate campaigns, including TV, Print, Or other media (like internet), in a state that does not abide by the rules, like moving up their primary date, that Candidate will LOSE ALL DELEGATES FROM THAT STATE.

It doesn't just say 'Pledged Delegats" it means ALL Delegates, including Super Delegates.

Obama did advertise in Florida by running ads on cable television.

Anyone can choose the area they want to advertise in on cable tv down to the Zip Code.

According to DNC Rules, Florida only loses half the delegates.

It was Donna Brazile that insisted on taking away all the delegates thereby changing the rules in the middle of the game when the Florida Delegation gave her all the facts.

This Ruling was Separate from the initial agreement for the candidates not to campaign in Florida.

It Is the Old Guard Far Left Democrats and a willing media that propogates misinformation about what actually happened.

They have manipulated the process from the beginning.

I hope the white people who are voting for obama have or will have lots and lots of kids who will pay for their parents stupid mistake. obama is the most dangerous man to ever run for office in this country and you stupid people just hand it over to him.

It is time for all of the negativities to be done away with. Now HRC and Obama ought to start working together to make things work for the Demoncratic Party and the American people. Going back where he started is a good idea. Hope everything concernig the primary end now.

Senator Obama will be welcomed back to Iowa with open arms. Obama '08!

Obama needs to finish off the primary states and not make himself look bad by getting thumped by Hillary in the last few states. The remaining states will be important in the general election too and he has time after June to go to places like Florida and Missouri

It is wonderful to see Obama focusing his attention on wrapping up the primaries so he can re-direct his focus to the general election. Our country is incredibly blessed to have someone with the amount of integrity, wisdom and maturity that Obama possesses. Much healing is needed and many of us are confident that Obama is the one to facilitate it.

A good idea Barack. Your decision to go to Iowa is timely and shows how respectful and appreciative you are to the state and people who opened the door for you. GOOD JOB!.

I would be SCREAMING victory in private if I were him!!!

Not only is Obamus a cry baby but a whiner as well. According to Rush, Obama doesn't know jack about the great depression or what language the Afghans speak. And he leads people to believe he is educated. Give me a Urdu break…

CNN will never say a victory by Senator Obama is "BIG WIN, " or BIG lead like they do with the queenn……..

please think carefully which nubmer is closest to the required for nomination… and I quote CNN, but the number and count is differnt in other news channels.. so

"Overall, Obama has 1,905 delegates to Clinton's 1,719, with 2,026 delegates are needed to secure the nomination."

who is closer??? in numbers???
can we say who our nominee is??

Well done BO you have made us proud. OBAMA =08

The end of the campaign will be the end of him in November..bye bye

I think Obama should wait until all states have voted. It seems he is not going to be president of all fifty states.

If Florida and Michigan are going to be punished for not waiting, then he should be punished for not wait ing until he has the delegates that he needs to be the candidate.

All states need to be heard from. We are the United States of America not Obama state of America

Write in Hillary Clinton in November! We can still have a voice. We have a voice to be heard in November. Write HILLARY CLINTON on your ballot in November. We can do it, yes we can.

Good move but do not still forget that you have not yet won the nomonation, so it is advisable that you still focus attention on the remaining primaries. Likewise, Obama should not concede to Clinton when it comes to the issue of seating delegates for Michigan and Florida.

So far so good. The way Obama has tackled Bush/McCain on the issue of Foreign policy and Internal security is gone to show that he is up to the Republican's antics.
Obama, best of luck.

keep cool and speak of domestic issues.weigh your words and your
targets.Use Bushccain policy to optimum.

THE END IS NEAR. WE AS APARTY NEED TO UNITE AND GO AFTER THE PRIZE. LET PUT ASIDE ALL OUR PRIDE AND GET THIS MAN INTO THE WHITE HOUSE. WE REALLY DON'T CARE WHO THE VICE IS. THE REPUBLICANS HAVE ALREADY BROUGHT OUR THEIR MOST VICOUS, UNEDUCATED CRIMINAL (ROVE) TO THEIR RESCUE. WE ALL SEE WHAT THEY ARE TRYING TO DO. CASE IN POINT, TO ATTACK ONE'S SPOUSE IS ABOUT AS LOW AS ONE CAN GOOD. THE ONLY THING LOWER IS TO START ATTCKING THE GENTLEMAN'S CHILDREN. LEAVE IT TO THE REPUBLICANS AND THEY WILL FIND A WAY. GOD HELP THEM IF THEY CONTINUE. BECAUSE GOD KNOWS AND IS WATCHING AND HE DON'T LIKE ULGY.

WHAT WILL OBAMA DO WITHOUT HIS PUPPET MASTER

I WILL NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA NOT EVEN THROWING IN THE WHITE TOKEN BOY EDWARDS, IN FACT THAT HURT. IT DISAPPOINTED ME THAT HE WOULD NOT SUPPORT HILLARY AFTER ALL THE THINGS HE SAID ABOUT OBAMA WHILE HE WAS TRYING TO RUN FOR OFFICE.

SO OBAMA I WILL GO WITH MCCAIN IF YOU ARE ON THE TICKET….

OBAMA-EDWARDS '08

I though one day this year , i would vote for Mr obama , but that day is gone , for too many reasons ,
seemed to me obama is doing anything and saying anything as well just to win , his father is a muslim , and i have no doubt in my mind , he was a muslim at some point , if not most of his adult life , am a muslim , my wife is not , our kid , is a muslim. he didnt need to turn his back this much , just to get elected! i mean to get the nomination… very bad , and sound just like any other politician , will do and say whatever to get what he want.
second , being patrialy muslim,and educated as he claim he is , and this international understanding , he must know , that Hamas , is not a terrorist group , it is a group elected very democratically by the palestinian people , and the group is demanding the end of an occupation , black people , and the muslims agree very well on the subject , Me obama , decided to go with the white crownd , hoping he can get elected , and he might , but he surely working agains his deep believes , and certainly his fathers ,
sad to see people with no principals , and running for a big responsabilty , i rather keep my faith , and principals than try to sale them for the sake of the fame , good luck obama , i will never vote for you , from a muslim brother

Florida and Michigan can be part of the general election.

Forget Hillary—with Huckabee sending messages to the NRA about someone pointing a gun at Obama, we've got a much bigger problem.
We live in a violent society that has shot 2 Presidents (Kennedy & Regan) plus Martin Luther King and Bobby Kennedy. This spells big trouble ahead.

The more Obama's arrogance comes flying through, the less Clinton supporters will vote for him…his choice…his loss.

…and he received another Superdelegate from Maryland today!!!

OBAMA BETTER WORRY ABOUT WINNING IN NOV. WHAT COMES AROUND GOES AROUND.HIS SUPPORTERS AND MEDIA HAVE DONE NOTHING BUT HATE ON THE CLINTONS THROUGH THIS WHOLE RACE. COME NOV. US UNEDUCATED AND OTHER CHOICE WORDS O.B.'S SUPPORTERS CALLED US CLINTON SUPPORTERS WILL GET THE LAST LAUGH.O.B. HAS HAD A FREE RIDE THROUGH THIS WHOLE RACE.HRC WINS A STATE AND THE SUPER DELIGATES ENDORSE O.B. HOW FIXED CAN THIS RACE BE. THIS COUNTRY IS SO BIAS AGAINST A WOMAN PRESIDENT ,EVEN THOUGH SHE IS THE BEST CANIDATE AMERICA DESERVES WHAT THEY GET. DONT EXPECT US TO VOTE FOR A GREENHORN, ARROGANT,HYPOCRITICAL,UNQUALIFIED, AND RACIST CANIDATE.

I believe he's doing the right thing. He has handled his campaign acceptionally well. I trust his good judgement and I believe the way he's run his campaign is a fine example of how well he'll run the country. This past week has been great for him.

and then in october the rnc will be releasing a video of michelle obama that will impact the democratic vote. we've all turned our backs on a reasonable primary season, i think, out of fatigue of a primary season that started too soon. the superdelegates who once said they wanted to only support the popular will/vote are now using their votes to end the primary early.

ahem, anyone remember when richardson said he would vote with the votes in his state? this type of "change" is going to be painful later.