May 18, 2008
Posted: 04:26 PM ET

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Sen. Hillary Clinton has vowed to stay in the race until all states have a say.
Sen. Hillary Clinton has vowed to stay in the race until all states have a say.

(CNN) — Despite Sen. Barack Obama's commanding lead in the delegate count, Sen. Hillary Clinton campaigned hard Sunday, telling voters she's "running for the toughest job in the world."

Clinton spent her weekend in Kentucky, which, along with Oregon, holds its Democratic contest Tuesday.

Clinton is favored in Kentucky, while polls show Obama with a comfortable lead in Oregon.

Speaking in Bowling Green, the senator from New York said it was a "treat" to have the whole state to herself since Obama would not be returning there.

Clinton has faced calls to drop out of the race since she trails Obama across all fronts — pledged delegates, superdelegates and the popular vote.

Clinton has recently been claiming a lead over Obama in the popular vote, a debatable claim, especially because the Democratic National Committee doesn't count the votes of Florida and Michigan, which Clinton does.

Florida and Michigan were stripped of their delegates for scheduling their primaries too early, and Clinton was the only top-tier candidate whose name was on the ballot in Michigan.

Clinton's campaign also excludes the caucus states in their popular vote count.

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Steven   May 18th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

I am white and pour and a blue collar voters and only past the 8 grade but Hillary Clinton the rest of the blue collar voters can let you call them dummys if they wont but not me "BACH OFF" I was smart enuff to not wont the war and knowed better than to believe Bush and if my spouse sin the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA),they would not be my partner in marriage. I know that might be a surprise to some Hillary supporters And to Senator Hillary Clinton her self the Clinton & Bush sold out my country NO more Clinton no mor Bush. Thank you Mr.Obama

What Experience?   May 18th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

The kind of experience Hillary is talking about must be what led her to vote for the Iraq war; vote to allow Bush and Co cover to bomb Iran; race bait in her campaign for the nomination; mim-mic the worst Republican tactics when running against a democratic; spout the same tired logic about 'talking to enemies'. I don't understand why they think it is so wrong to talk to someone before you bomb them?

If this is the experience Hillary means then yes she has it and that would be fine if the job were to conttinue Bush's third term, but it is not…is it?

James Bailey   May 18th, 2008 9:29 pm ET

Forget hiring her. Can we fire her from the Senate and make her go away?

KM from MD   May 18th, 2008 9:26 pm ET

If this is a job interview Hillary, then you have missed the signs that the interview is WAY over. Keep talking, it's getting you nowhere. At this point you are just digging the hole deeper confirming you won't get a call back even when there are future job openings.

Obama or McCain '08

joel   May 18th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Welcome to the Supreme court Mrs. clinton……………..

MS in SC   May 18th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

Hillary has the most votes since the beginning of the campaign, and she is the most qualified to do the job without having to go through the "on the job" training that Obama would have to do. We need the help right away! We don't really have time for Obama to figure out how to get the job done.

Donald from SC   May 18th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

How do you convince people who believe you are a Muslim, yet disagree with your membership of being in a Christian church for 20 years; and also believe that as President of the USA you will enslave white people to vote for you? How can you reason with folks who believe you are not O.K when they view your wife as anti-american for saying, " for the first time in my adult life I am REALLY proud to be an American." Yet believe that a person who could go before a foreign government and accuse half of the US government of being Nazi want-to-be's as being a true American and pro-patriotic?

There are closed minds and there are open minds. The ONLY person who can open a closed-minded person's mind is that person himself. It also helps when you don't have hate planters out seeding the minds of folks.

president   May 18th, 2008 8:57 pm ET

Hillary does have the popular vote! We do have 50 states. Why don't you look it up and see. We are not suppose to be a communist country but that is what the big wigs in Washington want us to think.

If you have any decency and care about our country you would want all people to have a voice, not just the African AMericans and the elite.

Tom in CA   May 18th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

I'm sorry but this hiring hall is closed!

Maggie VT   May 18th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

I am stunned!!!!!! According to the media, Hillary will not be the nominee. They say she is not saying anything bad about Obama!!!! So why pray tell, is she still saying she is the best candidate, she can do this, she can do that!!!! I for one am not fooled by her games she is now playing. There is no doubt in my mind she is going to start problems. She continues to say she is leading in the popular vote but she isn't. And I would like to know about all she intends to pay for all those programs she insist on talking about. I think McCain is right about her, if we thought Bush was bad, we better take a second look at what she is doing. She has taken several and has used several different ways to pay for what she is promising. I will be glad when this is over!!!!!!

RACE CARD!   May 18th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

SHE'S PLAYING THE RACE CARD AGAIN….

WHAT SHE IS REALLY SAYING IS THAT A BLACK MAN IS NOT QUALIFIED TO BE COMMANDER IN CHIEF.

SHE WANTS US TO PICK HER BECAUSE SHE IS THE RIGHT…WHITE CHOICE.

Math Wiz   May 18th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Usually, honesty is a policy for employment. I know it's a crazy concept to Hillary supporters, but some companies, (or countries, for that matter,) seek candidates who are not only honest, but are team players. Hillary possesses none of these qualities, and doctoring one's resume is a grounds for dismissal.

C'mon, Hillary! You've only got a few weeks left to come up with even more pathetic analogies. Then you can apply for a job you are actually qualified for: self-imploding image destroyer.

William Milelr   May 18th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Yes. Let’s think of this as a hiring decision. Hillary Clinton got us into a disastrous war that has left thousands of Americans and Iraqis killed and maimed. Many people know the war was a mistake, but Hillary went along with it because she valued her political career more than American lives. Would you let some one with this history of errors run the country.

Let’s also view democracy as a product we want to sell. Let’s view our target market as the Middle East, (Let’s throw in North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa as well.) With that in mind, let’s take a Madison Avenue marketing approach.

First of all, let’s examine our target market.
1. Demographically, the Middle East and Africa are very young. We’ll need some one who “markets” to the young.
2. Many of these young people are angry at religious authorities for denying them the harmless pastimes of the young. The governments of Egypt, Syria and Iran are particularly unpopular. So among the young So are many religious authorities.
3. HOWEVER, in the opposite direction, almost all young people in the Middle East bitterly resent the US occupation of Iraq. They are well aware of the senseless killings by security firms like Blackwater. Many young men feel called upon to fight against the Infidel Invader to protect the lives of women and children.
4. In addition, there a soaring unemployment rate throughout the urban areas of the Islamic world. In countries like Algeria, you will find a vast gap between the very rich and the very poor. This income gap breeds bitterness, resentment and despair.
5. For this reason, Islamic Fundamentalism is making in roads in many areas. Fundamentlaists are setting up mosques connected with social services and recruiting terrorists. They promise terrorists that they will fight against the Americans in Iraq. Many of these terrorists become disillusioned when they discover they’ve been recruited to commit terrorists acts against fellow Muslims. Islamic Fundamentalists get their money through oil- particularly through Saudi Arabia. Our addiction to Hummers and SUV’s indirectly fund the Islamic terrorism we so love to hate and fear.
With these realities in mind. Whom should we choose as our marketing representative?
John McCain looks just like the guy who bombed your village during a wedding celebration (by accident) and killed half your family. In addition, his campaign manager, Charlie Black, is a lobbyist to Blackwater, a security firm that has a license to kill innocent Iraqi women and children. Is McCain a good marketing representative.
If we’re really serious about marketing democracy. We need some one who sort of looks like the target audience. We need some one who wore clothing that to us seems like a “funny Muslim” costume, but is ordinary attire in the Islamic world. We need some one who even shares names widely used in the Middle East, names like Barack, which means blessing, or names like Hussein, which means good and /or handsome. Above all we need some one who can reach out to the young with a message of change and hope. We need some one who is actually more popular among the young than many of the current leaders in the Islamic world.
If we’re serious about promoting peace and democracy in the Middle East, if we seriously expect the people of the Middle East to overcome centuries of mutual hatred and distrust, we must practice what we preach. We need to hire Barack Obama a landslide victory in November.

Jeff, North Dakota   May 18th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Very well. Others are better qualified. Look elsewhere for employment, Mrs. Clinton.

R. Squibbs   May 18th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

I can't wait until this is all over so I'm no longer compelled to watch Clinton destroy every last shred of her credibility. How a grown, intelligent woman can stand up there, day after day, and insist she's ahead in the popular vote by counting only the votes she likes (FL & MI) and not counting the ones she doesn't (the caucus states), simply boggles my mind. Never mind the fact (as lots of people have pointed out) that FL & MI only became her cause AFTER she found herself losing the race. It's just sad and pathetic to watch.

Grandma   May 18th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Typing in all capitals is like SHOUTING at the readers. Please don't do it.

Thank you.

Steven   May 18th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Hillary Clinton "Dose Not "leads in popular vote. Even thow she thinks she dose remenber when sniper bullets was flying over her head in Bonsia "WAKE UP PEOPLE SHE LIEING to you"

Joe Reg   May 18th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

Rumors has it that Hillary will quit next week after
the primaries.

Yes she regains her senses.

You heard here first on CNN. The headline will be

Breaking News.

Hillary to drop out of Democratic race.

Now you are the most informed audience.

Thanks to me.

Enlightened Voter   May 18th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

Poorly run campaign, poorly run finance, poor judgement (war in iraq, gas holiday) poor personality traits (lying continuously).
YOUR FIRED!!!

Abby   May 18th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

The obama group here is very mean and arrogant – as usual – just like their guy. Funny how the Hillary supportes are at least civil and seem to know the REASON they will vote for her. The obama gang just goes along with the hype.
Hillary supporters tend to vote for the BEST QUALIFIED to lead our country – Hillary is – obama is NOT – simple – so stop asking us stupid questions or looking for other reasons like gender or Race -
it is one reason – obama is NOT qualified

Hillary or McCain Never Obama

Jagdish , Vancouver,Canada   May 18th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

Liars need not apply !!!

chitowngal07   May 18th, 2008 8:20 pm ET

THE ONLY DELUSIONAL FOLKS ARE THE OBAMA SUPPORTERS. I LIVE IN CHICAGO AND HERE HE HAS DONE A TOTAL OF ZERO THINGS WHICH HE CLAIMS HE WILL DO FOR THE NATION. I THINK HIS RECORD SPEAKS FOR ITSELF.

OBAMA IN A POSITION DO SOMETHING FOR THE VOTERS WHO PLACED HIM IN THE SENATE = ZERO.= NO MORE VOTE FOR OBAMA HERE.

FOOLED ME ONCE SHAME ON ME, FOOLED ME TWICE, I WILL VOTE FOR HILLARY OR STAY HOME.

ALL THE PEOPLE WHO THINK HE WILL ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING IF HE IS ELECTED PRESIDENT GIVE ME A BUZZ WE'LL HAVE A DRINK AND WAIT TILL HE ACTUALLY DOES SOMETHING GOOD. AS FOR ME IN CHICAGO……… STILL WAITING IN CHICAGO WHERE HE HAS BEEN IN A POSITION TO ACTUALLY DO SOMETHING OTHER THAN GO TO CHURCH AND LISTEN TO HIS RACIST REVEREND.

STILL WAITING…………….
STILL WAITING…………….

NOPE…….STILL…………WAITING…………..

Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx.   May 18th, 2008 8:19 pm ET

If you're hiring someone to do a job, you hire the person you think is best fit for the job. From personal experience, I hired someone who was too qualified for the job. And they made my life very difficult as they need to take their 15 minutes here, my vacation there, etc.
No, not a mgr who was a monster. In fact, so much lvoed by the account mgrs who worked for my accounts, that every year for bosses day, they'd take real good care of me with all sorts of treats and gifts. This was unlike anyone else in the office. But still, this one person was so qualified that they didn't see the big picture and ended up being let go not long after.

Senator Clinton certainly could do the job. Problem is, more people have suggested that Senator Obama is the one for the job. Perhaps because she herself didn't hire the right people (not looking past Super Tuesday) or because her budgetary skills (in debt for more than $10 million after starting off with more than $100 million). Or, because she took a name brand in the Dem party (Clinton) and didn't rebrand it. Whatever the reason, more people have voted for Obama than Clinton.

Moving forward, I like her style over the last couple of days with blasting President Bush and Senator McCain on points that are very clear. I hope she continues to do so. Whether she's a VP, Senate Majority leader, or whatever role that's in store for her in the future, I expect she will continue to excel. Sincere and Best wishes to HRC.

For now, it's time for Senator Obama to lead the party into November.

Say NO to NAFTA   May 18th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

"Jane L. May 18th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Sen. Clinton is exactly right to point this out. If the voters behaved as an employer, they would logically choose her ten times over Obama. She is more qualified, more experienced, has more insight into the issues, has by far the strongest work ethic, and oh yes, she has more votes!
If the DNC ignores the Obama-biased media, as it should, when the party "leaders" gather on May 31, this will logically end in Sen. Clinton's nomination. As her supporters, we are counting on not being railroaded!
And next time, we expect these ridiculous cacauses and "rules" of the DNC to be abandoned, and a bona fide primary process carried out, that is, in the same way a general election would be. If that had been the case this time, Obama would never have worked his way into the position he's in and so divided the party as he has. Sen. Clinton would be the nominee already."

Why do we have to have rules if Obama keeps playing fair like that? I'll hold my breath till you change the rules so I can win.

Reggie   May 18th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

keep up the good work Hillary. You haven't lost yet. All the people that has voted for Obama are sick sick sick . You got what it takes.
Obama is just a time bomb waiting to go off. You see some people aren't to smart . Who is Obama anyways? Where to hell did he come from. Maybe these people will wake up and realize some day and ask the same question. Who to hell is he where to hell did he come from. You can tell he doesn't know how to tell the truth.He listened to that preacher for 20 years and didn't realize what he was talking about .
How can he be a good leader? He doesn't know any thing about history . he just doesn't have what it takes. Wake up people before it's to late. If hillary doesn't get it , i'll vote for McCain. And many others will to. Then we can have Bush another 4 years. Thank about that.

MavTx   May 18th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

Hillary's right. This IS a hiring decision and I choose Obama.

After the last 7 going on 8 years of the Bush-Cheney monarchial Administration where Americans have been fed nothing but lies, spins, and war-mongering, those of us who truly desire a better America want change. Bush-82% dissapproval rating is a shameful truism that the majority of Americans do not believe or trust anything that comes from his or any of his administrators mouths.

We support the concepts of a transparent government that will not pander, will tell the truth, and will work hard to restore an American value system so ordinary citizens can keep their dream, re-capture their dream, and ensure that our children can afford to dream.

Obama has been consistent in his message, and he's done so without going negative. He recognizes there will be negotiations required with the partisan legislature just as there will in re-establishing ourselves as a respected world leader.

I believe him when he says all options are on the table when it comes to defending America, I glad he's smart enough not to antagonize situations when dealing with unstable sociapaths by not getting explicit.

America was most powerful not just because we could obliterate another country in a moments notice, it was because we viewed that as a last resort.

Go Obama 08

alice2Fresno,CA   May 18th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

Sorry Hillary we found to many inconsistencies, fabrications, and out & out lies in your resume. We have another candidate with just the qualifications we need his name is BARACK OBAMA.

president   May 18th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

nonnie, Just because you think obama is God doesn't mean everyone else does. You say he doesn't sling mud? Where have you been? You say he doesn't look to a certain group of voters.? Do you think everyone is stupid but you?. Do you not think African Americans are racist? If not why would 95 per cent of them vote Obama. People are not stupid. The AA think Obama is going to put them on easy street but he will never do for them what Bill Clinton did. He doesn't identify with you, he is an elitist) You say christians should stay with Rev Wright. I am a christian and my Bible sure doesn't tell me to stay in an anti American church where the preacher preaches God Dam America. ( and give him money to spread the word) I think Obama, Michele and Rev. Wright all feel the same way. Obama is a hyppocrit and says whatever he thinks people want to hear. If you believe in him, go for it but don't tell lies on everyone else.

Henry Miller, Cary, NC   May 18th, 2008 8:17 pm ET

"Think about this as a hiring decision"

Okay, I will… Would I hire an ego-driven, megalomaniacal, socialist to be president of anything?

Hell, no. Certainly not as President of the U.S.

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   May 18th, 2008 8:16 pm ET

I AM TIRED OF HILLARY & THE MORONS THAT THINK SHE HAS

"MORE EXPERIENCE". MORE EXPERIENCE AT WHAT? LYING.

IF SLEEPING WITH BILL IS PRESIDENTIAL EXPERIENCE,

SHE HAS IT. AND SO DO A BUNCH OF OTHER LOSERS.

IN ANY EVENT, IF THAT COUNTS, SHE HAS MORE EXPERIENCE.

OBAMA HAS BEEN ELECTED IN OFFICE LONGER THAN SHE HAS.

THIS WOMAN HAS 0,0,0,0,0,0,ACCOMPLISHMENTS, OTHER THAN

MAKING MONEY FOR HERSELF AT OUR EXPENSE.

AND WHAT DID SHE DO WITH HER ELECTED OFFICE?

SUPPORT THE REPUBLICANS & THEIR 100 YEAR WAR.

Anonymous   May 18th, 2008 8:13 pm ET

KEEP FIGHTING HILLARY MILLIONS SUPPORT AND VOTE FOR YOU

Ben   May 18th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

I really think that the vast majority of the "Clinton or McCain" people are actually republicans trying to stir up trouble within the party.

Say NO to NAFTA   May 18th, 2008 8:11 pm ET

Allan May 18th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

OK, that makes it simple.

Dear Mrs. Clinton, due to fabrications and misrepresentations of your experience on your resume, we are going to offer the position to Senator Obama. We wish you well in your future endeavors.

Sincerely,
America

Shotta Nic   May 18th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

Independent…

I am waiting also because I still havent seen any substantial reasons to switch to Hillart.

matt   May 18th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

just remember she is winning the TOTAL VOTE . look it up on ABC NEWS they have the real numbers. and if you add up the numbers on cnn yourself

you wll also notice CNN LIED TO U WHEN THEY SAID SHE WASNT WINNING THE VOTE

i aadded the numbers up, and i dare you to do the same

Cindy,CA   May 18th, 2008 8:04 pm ET

I am a Hillary supporter because she has always wanted to have healthcare, green jobs, end the war in Iraq, etc. She also lays down all the steps she will do to accomplish these goals. Some people have even made fun of her because she is so "detail oriented". I happen the want a president who fights for us and sweats the details.

I feel heart sick every time I see some of the posts that say Hillary supporters are racist. I have never had to justify my opinion because of my race as I have in this primary season. I have always viewed people very simply. Nice or not so nice. We are spiritual beings. Race is secondary. When we leave this earth we are ourselves…No color, just the best we have always been.

SHIRLEY-OHIO   May 18th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

And you don't get the job.

marie fin Ohio   May 18th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Hey RB,
I am a highly educated democratic voter and I avidly support Hillary Clinton. She is the only candidate that has any substance – Obama is just another speechmaker. He cannot beat John McCain because all of the 17 million Hillary supporters will not vote for such a shallow, candidate as Obama.
So Hillary is definitely the one for this job.

Allan   May 18th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

OK, that makes it simple.

Dear Mrs. Clinton, due to fabrications and misrepresentations of your experience on your resume, we are going to offer the position to Senator Obama. We wish you well in your future endeavors.

Sincerely,
America

Independent   May 18th, 2008 7:59 pm ET

I'm waiting…………………………………..

unifier   May 18th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

to the ones who claim that hillary supporters will not vote for obama in the fall, how in the hell do you know?? have you called everyone in the effin united states of america to poll them on whether or not they will vote for obama. i didnt think so. so stop using your biased opinion trying to false represent those who have not yet spoken. you specifically may not vote for obama, but you dont know if anyone else will or not. especially you typically white male from michigan. just shut the hell up!! you people are so childish. Thank You

kelley James   May 18th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

She cant even handle her campaign and its in debt. She cannot and will not follow any rules and regulation. She is not fair minded. How would this woman run the country? I think she is not a visionary. I am sorry I really do like her but I don't think she is up to it. Go OBAMA!!

Bush, your a sick sick man   May 18th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

"Clinton has recently been claiming a lead over Obama in the popular vote, a debatable claim, especially because the Democratic National Committee doesn't count the votes of Florida and Michigan, which Clinton does.

Florida and Michigan were stripped of their delegates for scheduling their primaries too early, and Clinton was the only top-tier candidate whose name was on the ballot in Michigan.

Clinton's campaign also excludes the caucus states in their popular vote count."

She tries to make the argument that every vote should be counted, well what about the people who didn't vote because she signed an agreement (legally binding) that these vote won't be counted? What about the caucuses? Those votes won't be counted because there was no primary election in those states and the votes cannot be accurately counted. She didn't bother campaigning in these states because she said these votes didn't matter.

Flip Flop Pander Pantsuit Lady can try to change the rules all she wants, but we all know she lost. Go home Hillary. You're done.

Jane L.   May 18th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Sen. Clinton is exactly right to point this out. If the voters behaved as an employer, they would logically choose her ten times over Obama. She is more qualified, more experienced, has more insight into the issues, has by far the strongest work ethic, and oh yes, she has more votes!
If the DNC ignores the Obama-biased media, as it should, when the party "leaders" gather on May 31, this will logically end in Sen. Clinton's nomination. As her supporters, we are counting on not being railroaded!
And next time, we expect these ridiculous cacauses and "rules" of the DNC to be abandoned, and a bona fide primary process carried out, that is, in the same way a general election would be. If that had been the case this time, Obama would never have worked his way into the position he's in and so divided the party as he has. Sen. Clinton would be the nominee already.

John   May 18th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

I always vote as though I was "hiring" somebody to represent me at whatever elected level. Senator Clinton it was nice talking with you; but, better luck next time.

Paula   May 18th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

I just changed my mind, I was suppose to vote for Mccain, but because of same bush policy. People will not survive 8 more years if we give it to Mccain in November.

Theogracias   May 18th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

Sorry we don't hire losers.

Hillary doesn't have the popular vote!!   May 18th, 2008 7:47 pm ET

And Hillary has worn a lapel pin for a long time. Who freaking cares. We have people losing their homes, their jobs, unable to put food on the table or pay for healthcare and our husbands, wives and children dieing in Iraq and this is what concerns you?

And saluting the flag is something service people do, not an average citizen.

And where or when did he ever say he's better than us. Are you really that ignorant that you believe anything as long as it's told to you enough?

Here's a suggestion, turn off the ALL CAPS. People generally don't like being yelled at.

Independent   May 18th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

I don't see any answer to my question from Hillary supporters. Is it because you cannot justify what you put on these blogs? Show me one instance where she put up a fight to keep Fl and MI delegates before she started losing. You can't do it. It is easier to twist the numbers is fit your inane positions.

HILLARY HAS THE POPULAR VOTE!!!!!!   May 18th, 2008 7:36 pm ET

OBAMA THINKS HE IS BETTER THAN THE REST OF US!!!!!!

HE DOESN'T EVEN SALUTE THE FLAG!!!!!!!

I HAVE A REAL PROBLEM WITH THIS!

THERE IS A VIDEO ON YOU TUBE SHOWING HIM, HILLARY, JOHN EDWARDS AND OTHER PEOPLE THE OTHER PEOPLE ARE ALL SALUTING EXCEPT OBAMA!

WHY IS THIS?

HE JUST RECENTLY STARTED WEARING THE FLAG BECAUSE HIS PR PEOPLE TOLD HIM TO!!!!!

HE MAKES ME VERY NERVOUS!
I DO NOT TRUST THIS MAN!!!!!

OH I AM SURE THAT CNN WONT POST THIS ONE!!!!!!!

Jordan Fitzpatrick   May 18th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Mike T-
I live in Wichita, KS. In my caucus site alone there were 3,000 voters, with the 4 other sites in town showing comparable numbers. We are one city in KS and we were 15,000 strong. You're figures are based on a dated idea of the caucus, and do not take into account the millions of voters who participated in the caucus for the first time in support of Sen. Obama.

nonnie   May 18th, 2008 7:32 pm ET

I have seen and been interviewed and so I will offer my observations on the question of who would I hire? Let me see. I cannot go with someone who makes comments that I am the best for the job–how full of yourself do you have to be. I cannot go with someone who offers divisive comments about white working americans, is that all she intends to serve? I cannot go with someone who digs up past mistakes of another person and exploits it like they have never made a mistake. I will not go with someone who lies about a situation of being fired upon in a foreign country when in reality she was not, after all we are in a war that we were mislead by guess who's administration. So why Obama? Because I don't see much mud slinging from his side, I don't see him claiming just one sector of our society as putting him over the top—he seems to want to claim all the people, and I don't see him being divisive on color, creed, financial standing in our society. I see a man who is trying to give his best to us all, I see a man who admits his mistakes, I see a man who loves his family and I see a man who has a vision for the future of us all. I see a man who offers hope and I see someone who will pour his heart out to work for the betterment of us all. I take my hat off to him, because if Hillary and McCain said some of the things about me that they have about him, I'd want to strangle them, not be as gracious as he is. Being a Christian doesn't mean that we all haven't set in our church and heard our minister say things that were divisive and controversial, we all have. I didn't leave, because being a Christian means staying and trying to make those who say these things see that they are wrong. I guess we forgot that our Job as Christians is to stand in the face of diversity and controversial things and show what Christ would do. Of course, Hillary and McCain might not know that because I've never been convinced that either even go to Church to have a minister to show him the error of his ways.

HILLARY HAS THE POPULAR VOTE!!!!!!   May 18th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

OK CNN WHY ARE YOU BLOCKING MY POSTS?

IS IT BECAUSE I SAID HILLARY HAS MORE GUTS THAN OBAMA?

IF I WERE IN ANY SITUATION I WOULD WANT HILLARY ON MY SIDE ,NOT OBAMA HE IS A COWARD!!!!!!

THE FACT IS SHE IS READY TO BE PRESIDENT!!!!

OBAMA HAS BEEN BLOWN UP BY THE MEDIA TO BE SOMETHING HE IS NOT!!!!!!

WHAT HAS HE EVER DONE?

YOU STAY IN HILLARY!!!!!!!!!! WE ARE BEHIND YOU!!!!!

P.S. ALL THESE OBAMA PEOPLE SHOULD REALLY STOP SAYING ALL THESE CHILDISH NASTY THINGS!

IF YOU ARES SO SURE OF YOUR GUY WHAT IS THE POINT?

I AM SURE OF HILLARY!!!!!!!!

Paula   May 18th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Hiring decision, Hilary Clinton is not Bill Clinton, She had never been President, so the both candidates are running for their first time , what make her think some one will hire her base on experience ? What experiene???

Linned   May 18th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

The real numbers don't lie – plain and simple.

Bitter Tommy Hussein in St. Louis   May 18th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

Funny how she says "every vote should count" but doesn't want to count votes in caucus states.

Jordan Fitzpatrick   May 18th, 2008 7:23 pm ET

To All Clinton Supporters threatening to sabotage Obama, and set Hillary up for a 2012 victory–
Conservative estimates indicate that, in the next four years, if our Country's current policies continue:
-4,332,700 families will lose their homes.
-3,000 soldiers will not come home from Iraq
-3.5 million people will lose their jobs
-2 Supreme court justices will be nominated
Shame on you for your short-sighted, ill-informed protestations.
Four years is a long time, we've seen what Bush has done with the last 7.5.
But I forget– none of you have to fight a war, so "no big deal" right? I would like my husband home with his wife and children, but you would have him, and his fellow soldiers, waiting in the desert until 2012, so your candidate can receive her coronation.
you disgust me, all of you.

PA Democrat   May 18th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is a disgrace. The Democratic primary race is over and Obama has won. Why did he win? He ran a better campaign and the result was that he earned more elected delegates and now leads in the super delegate count. The Clintons have tried to change the rules which is pathetic. Maybe, Hillary is thinking this is like Bosnia and the truth does not matter!!

The truth does matter and the truth is that she is done as a presidential candidate in 2008. Doubtful that she will be the VP on the ticket because she has displayed no maturity in these final few weeks.

HILLARY HAS THE POPULAR VOTE!!!!!!   May 18th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

BASED ON INTELLIGENCE AND EXPERIENCE I WOULD HIRE HILLARY!!!!!!

SHE DOESN'T BACK DOWN EITHER AND CAN HOLD HER OWN IN A DEBATE!!!!!

THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT JOB IN THE WORLD!!!!!

I TRUST HILLARY AND A LOT OF OTHER PEOPLE DO TOO!!!!!!

YOU HANG IN THERE HILLARY! I THINK THE SUPER DELEGATES WILL MAKE THE RIGHT DECISION!!!!!!!

YOU CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER!!!!!!!!

JC   May 18th, 2008 7:20 pm ET

We learned everything we need to know in kindergarten.
Beyond that, it's too late. Once a liar, always a liar and it backfired.

This may be the first time Hillary tried for a job that is actually contested.

Ilona Proud Canadian   May 18th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Typical White Male from Michigan,

You are definitely entitled to your opinion, but please, now just take an hour or so, to do some research on your favourite candidate. I will give you some tips. Check Bill's pardon of two convicted weathermen killers, (same organization as William Ayers) check up on Bill's $800,000 cheque from the Colombia Government., check up on Bill's pardoning of his half brother, check up on the reason neither Bill's or Hillary's siblings are not on the campaign trail, why aren't they supporting their sibling running for President. Check up on Paul vs Clinton. I can go on and on, but some things you will have to find out for yourself! Another tip, just google ….Hillary's siblings.

Democrat in Houston   May 18th, 2008 7:19 pm ET

Hillary, I hope you don't support Obama if you're not the nominee. I will vote for McCain if that's the case.

OBAMA CAN NOT BE TRUSTED.

Paula   May 18th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

Hilary know it better, the vote cannot be count since the name of another party was not on the list. THAT IS FRAUD or CHEAT wish is a serious crime. Why don't she accept to have 50% and another 50% ?

Jeanne   May 18th, 2008 7:18 pm ET

I have thought of it as a hiring decision and I decided Hillary Clinton wasn't the person for the job. I also considered John McCain and decided he wasn't the person for the job. Now I have to find out about and consider each 3rd party candidate because I have voted for an independent since 1990 but I suspect that I will vote for Obama for this position because I do believe he is the right person for this job – the presidency of the USA.

MikeT   May 18th, 2008 7:17 pm ET

To compare “democratically,” a primary-elected delegate represents an average of 12,283 voters, while a caucus-elected delegate represents only 2,073 voters – making caucus voters 5.9 times more important than primary voters.

In West Virginia about 357,000 people voted – nearly 1/3 the number that voted in ALL 17 caucuses – yielding 28 delegates compared to the 515 delegates allocated in the caucuses – more than 18 times the number received by West Virginia.

New Sensation   May 18th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Sure, we'll consider it a hiring decision. And judging by your "interview" with the American people, you LIED on your resume! Sorry Hill, the position has already been filled – by Barack Obama! Try re-applying in about four years or so.

Carlos Valdez   May 18th, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Clinton needs to step down, no one is paying attention to her.
Its over. As far as her claim to winning Florida and Michigan, those states votes dont count because they went with early voting. if we accept those states now, how many will want to hold earlier voting next presidential? she even voted to Florida and Michigan and now that shes losing she wants them to count..this is worse than the two step voting in Texas that she was against.

Dave   May 18th, 2008 7:13 pm ET

Hillary,

We are sorry for wasting your and our time during this interviewing process. We have decided to hire the guy with the funny name. He seems to be more in touch with what we are looking for in a president. Perhaps if you play your cards right, our competitor on the other side of the street may take you on as his VP.

Best Regards,
The US of A

Michigan Voter !!!   May 18th, 2008 7:10 pm ET

Ilona Proud Canadian : May 18th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

This Is my Vote !!! Fact : IF Hillary Doesn't Get The Nomination , I Have No Problem Voting For Sen. John Mc Cain For President !!!!

Are You The Canadian Obama's Advisor Met With About Promising Not To Change NAFTA ?

Hillary , Or John McCain 2008

DRS   May 18th, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Stop Disenfranchising me, HIllary!!!
I spent 10 hours over two weekends participating in Washington's caucuses, talking and debating the merits of the candidates and now Sen. Clinton isn't counting my vote!?!?
For all her talk of making sure everyone gets to vote, she's discounting an awful lot of people that gave an awful lot of time to the process.

Joe Reg   May 18th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

Oh yes, Hillary is leading on all counts I think.

But rumors has it that she will resign sometimes next week
after the primary.

You heard it here first from me.

tracy   May 18th, 2008 7:06 pm ET

All I can say is IF Obama gets the nomination and DOESN'T ask Hillary to be his running mate, there are alot of women who will either sit out and not vote or will vote for McCain. How can you not invite the person who practically split the vote with you? Many of us women would see it's just another case of a woman getting the shaft when she's worked so hard for decades for the Democratic Party and she gets nothing from it. If Obama is so great at working across party lines and with our enemies, the least he could do is figure out a way to include Hillary!!!!

Independent   May 18th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

My God, these Hillary supporter are so nasty. I wonder what kind of trash they spew to their children. To vote Republican is a vote against Democracy, which Bush and McCain continue to trample. I am amazed how people don't count to some of you. Clinton chooses not to count the caucus state, because they are irrelevant to he wants. I would like one of you to rationally explain to me why Hillary signed off the Fl. and Mi. votes would not count because they did not go by the RULES. Now whne she is behind, she is now your new best friend. Why didn't she fight for you before the primaries? You are being used as her sacrificial lamb, and a means to her end. I really would like an intelligent answer from lets say, Sharon in, or Michigan. No screaming, just an honest answer. Thanks!

Let it GO   May 18th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

HRC… Let it go!!!

You made a hell of a run… but face it, you will not win, you can't change the rules in order to get a win. You are making yourself look bad.

Office of the Judge Advocate General   May 18th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Jermaine–

If you are, as you claim, an Army Officer you have committed a serious violation of the Uniform Code of Military Justice with your criticism of retired Navy Captain John McCain. You, as a fellow commissioned officer, are subject to judicial punishment with your wreckless charges.

Of course, after reading your comment anyone would realize you are NOT an Officer of the Army of the United States. Among other things, you need work with your grammar, syntax and spelling. For example, it's lose not loose and losing not loosing.

You're a loser.

Frank   May 18th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Hire you? Do not call me I will call you.

I agree with comment of Independent vote. Duty of Persident Of United is Command in Chief. This Jobd is Powerfull job in the World. His duty is 24/7.

Your husband used White House had sex with Intern(Monica). Should be FIRED IMMeadiately. He had THICK FACE that why still in tje Job, and you(hillary) that time you in White House. You can not controller your husband how you can controller WHole Word?

You Lie so many story , got cause then blamme to some one. Sorry you make your self to disqualification this JOBS.

mjc   May 18th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

hillary 08 – THE ONLY ONE WHO CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER!!!

Eridon   May 18th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Hillary leads in common sense. Anyone who would vote for a Republican after what we've been going through is just plain crazy.

Bill Clinton got the national debt paid off, AND WITH A SURPLUS.
So don't give me any line about Democrats and the economy.

With Hillary in the White House, the horrors of poverty will be virtually eliminated — eliminated for everyone including those who have no brains and no heart.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 18th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Hillary is a great first lady and has run a tough campaign. I wouldn't doubt that she wouldn't make a great president however Obama will prove to be the greatest president. We still need Hillary's support to take Obama to the White House.

Michigan Voter !!!   May 18th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Typical White Male from Michigan .

We Totallly Agree !!! Hopefully Our Primary Votes Will Be Counted .

Hillary, Or John McCain 2008

NURSERATCHET   May 18th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

ANSWER FOR CHRIS, WHO WANTS ONE GOOD REASON TO VOTE FOR HILLARY OVER OBAMA. REASON 1: HILLARY DOESN'T SMOKE CRACK.

chicagoan   May 18th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Destinee: The mere fact that Bush was a C student, but Hillary Clinton was an A student should tell us that it is a fallacy to compare Bush with H. Clinton regardless how one wants to slice it.

Dem Voter: You are right. If DNC put up Obama, I will vote for McCain.

Hillary Clinton's intelligence, strength and work ethic are unparalleled.

Hillary Clinton for President 2008!

The Truth   May 18th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Not only is Hillary the most qualified, she is the smartest. Mark my words if Hillary doesn't get the nomination, then I'll go out in my street and riot and then I get ready to support McLame and vote for him. There are no days, I'd vote for Mr. B. Hussein Obama. Pleease.

Susan   May 18th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Oh yes, a hiring decision.

I have hired a few people in my day, and I check references.

Hillary would be like an applicant who indicates a PhD., but didn't finish sixth grade.

She's really, really gotta go.

aughhhh   May 18th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Do the math! There is no possibility that she can win, even if you do count Florida and MI.

JC   May 18th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Talking about hiring decision…

Do you ever use your own family members as references when you apply for any job?

Can you get hired without having your 35 years of experience verified?
We don't need those White House documents any more as her performance speaks itself.

Ilona Proud Canadian   May 18th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Michigan Voter,

I think that it is just awesome how we really believe something once we put our thoughts on paper? Sorry though, you may believe what you are thinking and saying, and in committing those thoughts to paper, makes this ever so real for you, the only problem is others just don't buy it. You see Michigan Voter everyone is entitled to their own beliefs, and there are millions of people who have other thoughts, and dreams. So threats won't get you anywhere.

And by the way Michigan Voter, you need to grab a dictionary, I haven't used one in ages, but, I think a fact is something that cannot be disputed. And remember just because you think and say something does not make it so!

Michigan Voter, if you are a true democrat and think that voting for McCain, is going to prove a point, go right ahead and throw your Country on to the train tracks, then don't start bawling because your country goes into a Depression, don't start bawling if millions of your (your ? I really doubt this ) fellow Americans have to sleep on the street corners because they have lost their homes, they cannot search for a job because gasoline is too expensive… Michigan Voter and everyone else with the same mind set, go right ahead and carry out your threat, but please live with the America that you will have created!!!!

SD   May 18th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

By winner take all rules Clinton leads Obama by a decisive margin — she won most big states.

By democratic party rules Obama leads Clinton by a decisive margin — he won more states, especially caucuses by wider margins.

The democratic party rules are poorly designed — they turned out to be extremely unfair to Clinton this time.

Undecided superdelegates fear making a call because of perceived young and black voter backlash. They are ignoring the wrath of older and women voters.

Hillary voters can easily drift to McCain. All that it takes is McCain picking a woman VP mate — there are strong republican women :(

Obama voters can easily skip the election if Hillary is picked.

There is no option but for these two to run together — which they can and should.

NURSERATCHET   May 18th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

YOU'VE GOT OUR VOTES HILLARY! WE NEED A TOUGH AS NAILS FIGHTER IN THE WHITE HOUSE! WIMPY AND WHINEY JUST DOESN'T CUT IT FOR ME.

carolinas   May 18th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Hillary…you are " OVER QUALIFIED " for the job ..as well your experience reflects " JACK OF ALL WORKS" without good judgement and running a BAD management style.. Sorry, we do keep your resume in the file…..TRY AGAIN in 2012 . Hereby, we are returning your huge resume bundle as we don't have staorage space for it.

O B A M A 2 0 0 8….

Anna, SW Missouri   May 18th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Hillary wants us to look at this as a hiring decision, but she doesn't understand that most of us have already done that and chose Obama over her. As a professional woman, I was appalled that Hillary tried to use her husband's credentials as her own on her resume. I do not know any woman that has said "I am married to a successful man, so hire me" That is like an RN that is married to a doctor saying that I stood by my husband doctor while he was doing surgery, so I am qualified to do surgery on you now!

As one that has applied for different jobs in the past, one of the things listed is also experience, so when I look to vote for someone, I do look at experience, and I find that Barack Obama has more experience as and elected official than Hillary does. He has also taught constitutional law, which, by the way the current President could have used some of that knowledge. He also worked a a community organizer for 3 years. Hillary worked for the Children's Defense Fund for less than one year before she took the elitist position with the Rose Law firm. Of course, we cannot forget that Hillary served on the Board of Directors of Walmart!

Another qualification to get most jobs is integrity and honesty. Hillary has shown us this election cycle that she has neither.

One final thing that most employers want to know is if the person will be a team player. Hillary has shown that she is in this just for herself at the detriment of the Democratic Party. She continues to try to drive home that she is being treated unfairly and instead of making sure that women know that they will lose their right to choose if they vote for McCain, she is trying to stir up trouble for Obama with women.

The last qualification is where the candidate wants to take the country, and Hillary wants to take us back to the 1990's instead of the future. She also seems hell bent on sending women's rights back to the 1960's.

Hillary needs to understand that she does not qualify for the job of the Presidency of the UNITED States of America because she is only applying for the job as President of the States that voted for her. To the rest she would repeat her comments of "screw them"

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   May 18th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Ok HILLARY ..as your potential new boss.. I would have you Drug tested.. to attempt to determine the source cause of your Dementia, Hallucenations and Pathological Lies.
If the Drug test comes back negative. I would order Psychological Examination..
There is definately something wrong with you..

In fact I wonder why I would even waste the time and money trying to figure out why you are so twisted sister… My Gut tells me there is something bad inside you.. and you cannot be trusted any further than I could pick you up and throw you.

Bond   May 18th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

My prediction:
Clinton will win big in Kentucky. Obama will narrowly win Oregon.
Verdict, at this point, it doesn't matter. Obama is already the presumptive nominee. He only needs 17 delegates to win the majority pledged delegates. I have a good feeling that he will get these delegates.

This is music to me. I love Obama. He is my hero, and right now, America needs a hero.

Mikey   May 18th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Please add Dazed and Confused to the list of disrespectful idiots and probable Republican trolls.

There will be many reasons to celebrate on 1/20/09 and the fact that Barack Obama will be Dazed and Confused's President will be one of them.

Carol Michigan Voter   May 18th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

Typical White male from Michigan – excuse me, but you describe yourself as one of the very few, the elite who doesn't have to worry about the cost of gas, cost of food, healthcare etc etc. But that you call me, and Obama supporter who does have to worry about all of the above elite?

Excuse me, but you like Hillary has never had to worry about those things or go without are the elite.

Ivan   May 18th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

General election is not Caucuses, all Americans is not far left, nor every one is sold out on speeches.
People don't hire baby seater they don't know much about.
Home owners don't just hand out there houses to be remodeled to the contractor who haven't done remodeling and have no idea where the studs are behind the drywall.
I was supporting Sen. Obama till Feb. but that was a mistake.

SD   May 18th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

This race should not be ended prematurely. It needs to go on to the convention. It can be very positive for Democrats.

Neither Hillary nor Obama will have enough elected delegates, whether or not FL and/or MI are counted.

Superdelegates can/should reset their allegiance to either of the candidates and make a decision around the convention time.

In the mean time both Hillary and Obama can take on McCain campaign and frustrate it. They can raise funds for presidential election. Both can have fun publicly pretending to be the likely nominee.

At the convention one of the two can be on top of the ticket and the other as VP — let the super delegates decide on how they fare as campaigners against McCain. The very purpose of super-delegates to make a decision when the electorate gives a divided mandate as it has done this primary season.

SD

Don Fl   May 18th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

TO all you Obama people for your information Obama is a LIAR too. He is just like the rest of them just a better LIAR with no experience just like Bush. This Dem will be voting for Mccain.

Fran   May 18th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

I have been saying this all along, why should someone get hired for the most powerful position in the world with limited experience? And Romney said it perfectly, "the presidency is not an internship." Hire based on qualifications not affirmative action. All you women out there, show the old boys club that we can do the job better than men, vote for Hillary.

Linda, Chandler AZ   May 18th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

She is NOT AHEAD IN THE POPULAR VOTE!! What's with you people? You can't count Florida, where millions of people didn't even vote because they knew it wouldn't count – and you certainly can't count Michigan, where Obama wasn't even ON THE BALLOT!!!! And to get to this crazy number where she claims she's ahead she is DISCOUNTING all the caucus states!!! So, who's disenfranchising who??? This woman is DONE! The people have made their choice…and their choice is BARACK OBAMA!!!

DrFill   May 18th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

She raises less money.
Wins less.
Cries more.
Uses race-baiting.
Has a bad case of the "Misremembers"
Has bad credit.
Makes poor investments.
Can't do simple arithmetic.
Is most adept at snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.
Now she wants me to make her a CEO?
All within the last year!
What a resume!
We can skip the background check
DrFill

FactCheck   May 18th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

This is the campaign she *should* have been running instead of going negative and playing the hate card. The best lessons are often learned too late.

matt   May 18th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

hillary just picks whatever 'fuzzy math' favors her. no presidential election has ever been based on the popular vote in the history of the united states so why claim it as being important now? she is so vain

jmarie   May 18th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Hiring decision?

I'll take the honest, ethicial, non-manipulative one.

sorry Ms. Clinton; I'll hire Mr. Obama.

TYE   May 18th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

JOSH you said it all!!! I am a Floridian ans was in Florida most of my life. To see people making less than $250,000k per year bragging about they would vote for Bush only (remember I was there) because there employer said to work for me you must vote for bush was more important than their kids. Wow it still makes me mad. Lets get real. Some of us dont care about our kids their kids nor ourselves. Why? Because my mom and Pap's did'nt. We are products of our envioments. Wheather good or bad. The real Question is. Who will I become my Momm, my Dad My Kids or Me

Marie in California   May 18th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

You're hired, Hillary! You are my president!

Don't give up the good fight! Save us from Obama. If the Dems don't want you…..go Independent. We'll follow you!

Hillary – 2008

LaWanda , Georgia   May 18th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

This competition for the democratic presidential nomination reminds me of the competition of management with Donald Trump. He gives them tasks to manage and complete and evaluate their performance. Hillary and Obama were given the tasks of managing a campaign as if they were president of our country. Hillary is lagging in every component of the competition and has huge campaign debt. Explain to me how we can afford to take a chance on her managing our economy and future. If it were Donald Trump across the table with them he would say "Hillary , You Are Fired!".

Charlotte   May 18th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

I believe Hillary is the best qualified to be President. I would be pleased to have her run my country. I am country first, party second. I will write Hillary Clinton on my ballot in November. I will not stay home and not vote at all. If a write-in for Hillary gives the election to McCain, then so be it. See you in November, I am done with this garbage. I have not even watched CNN since Cafferty made his horrible comments regarding Hillary. You Obama-bots make me sick with your stupid comments..

Mikey   May 18th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

AK in LA:

Obama never said he would not wear a flag pin. He just said that wearing one doesn't make a person patriotic. I guess you will criticize him if he wears one and you will criticize him if he doesn't.

I'm glad to see you are considering the important issues. Please tell me you don't actually vote.

BTW: Can we add Michigan Voter !!! to our list of Republican Trolls not worth listening to? Oh, and Michigan Voter; you will eat your words in November when Obama WINS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (see, I can use more exclamation points than you do!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!)

Shirley, Silicon Valley, CA   May 18th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

She is DELUSIONAL AND TWISTED!

With her twisted math ability to count popular votes, no wonder her campaign is $21,000,000+ in red!

The majority voters have already casted their votes not to hire her!

Allison Marie   May 18th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

The DNC is a joke along with the "Party Elites" trying to fix the outcome.

I live in Florida, and I don't understand the DNC saying our votes don't count when we were sent fliers encouraging us to vote & that they would count! Lots of double talk.

Obama, is very dirty, and he removed his name from Michigan so he (an attorney) could agrue his name wasn't on the ballot! Here in Florida most people think they will vote McCain or stay at home if Obama becomes the nominee with his dirty tricks.

The DNC should rethink their boycotting Florida & Michigan since they both play such a vital role in a general election. All votes count if they are manipulated than it's not demoracy, oh yeah I forgot that's not what you want.

I don't understand calls for Clinton to get out when everyone hasn't voted yet……………and for those of you that say math applies, it also applies to Obama, in any of the possible outcomes, it's not the voters that make the difference it's the superdelegates. And they should keep in mind the cheating by the Obama camp in Florida & Michigan, and also keep in mind all the voters 2.3 million whose civil rights have been violated, doesn't look good for a general election, if Clinton is not the nominee!

Uncount in Florida

David Buddingh Naperville, IL   May 18th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Hillary Supporters in Indiana after her election victory" "Count the votes, Count the votes"

Does that not include caucus states?

give me a break. What will Hillary come up with next week to justify staying in the race? Perhaps count the only the votes of her supporters?

Timothy   May 18th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Obama will make a good President Yes he will and I am praying and hoping that he will win in the General Election. Almight God is in control and if God want Obama to be President Obama will be President because God have the last word. Obama have the right just like Hillary and Mccain and any one eles to want to lead this country in a postive direction, In my opinion, this would be a good thing for the country for a Black man to lead to bring about unity. I don't understand why it always have to be a White male to lead. Other race have the right to lead too.

Chris from Texas   May 18th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Hillary, your resume is attractive. I am tempted to hire you but just for a check,
Our Country values experience very much; infact, next to INTEGRITY. Now you lied about your experience (Bosnia sniper fire, Norther Ireland peace, etc). So your lack of integrity makes me doubt your experience.

Better luck next time!

LT for Obama   May 18th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Okay, why do people keep saying that Obama has speeches.

Logically speaking, what exactly is Hillary doing when she is on the stump? You guessed it, giving a speech. Hmmmm…… something to think about don't you think?

During his speeches, he gives solutions just like she does. I know this because I listened to his speech yesterday that was full of solutions. Ya'll just don't like the fact that he actually beat her because she was unprepared for him and mismanaged her campaign and finances and you need someone to blame since you obviously don't want to lay blame where blame is due.

Ricardo Williams   May 18th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Thinking about it, Still thinking. "Hillary you're fired Barak gets the job."

jane in CA   May 18th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Can Hillary compare her experiences with McSameBush's? The experiences that we are experiencing now, do we need Hillary's experience or any experience to vote for Iraq war or inefficient NAFTA?

Cruz, Ohio   May 18th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Yes…cause the presidency is like applying for a job at the Ruby Tuesday's for bar manager.

James   May 18th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

When a company hires someone, it can also fire that person at will. I would NEVER hire Hillary for a job where she cannot be fired. She's very competent and a hard workers, but I would be very very worried about what she might do with the power of the job.

FreshAir   May 18th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

hiring decision… as in who is best to cook the books? I think Hillary has the math for that.

Debby   May 18th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

I am listening to Obama in Oregon and he is going to end the war in 2009?????? This guy is delusional. Listening to him is like listening to Sen. Clinton on the issues, so how he claims to be the candidate for Hope and Change is beyond me. Its more like the candidate of Copycat.

Jermaine   May 18th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Let's stop the BS. Hillary does not have the majority of votes as she claims and her supporters do. FL & MI did not count because it was the Clinton majority supporters on the Democratic Rules and Bylawas committe who rules that they should not. After it became aparant on Super Tuesday that OBAMA caused a HUGE upset, she began to talk about this Big STATE, white voters BS. Hillary Clinton will never be President because she has so damaged her credibility among BLACK Voters, OBAMA has proved that it is black voters who allow the Dems to pick up three Republican seats this year. OBAMA will secure the majority of Democratic voters, Independents, 15-20 % Republicans and a ground swell of Black voter turn out unheard of in American Politics. The "Blue Color" voters code name "racist democrats" that Hillary talk about belittles people intelligence that they are the voters who voted to continue Segregation etc, let the truth be told. The Democratic Party was not the choice of Black American's if it were not for JFK, they would still be voting Republican. Hillary campaign has shown for all the Racist within our Party, that is good for the world to see, that NOT MUCH have change in states like WV, KY and TN.
Flag pin is a code for racist who don't even stand during the playing of the Nation Anthem, who refused to put their hands over their heart etc. Wearing a Flag pin is a false sense of Patriotism, it is BS. Why did it take 9-11 to force the President to wear one, get my point, it is BS! I am a SOLDIER and wearing the flag pin is BS. A patriot is one who believes in the dieals of the constitution, the right for all citizens to live as one regardless of race, sex, religion etc. Those who infuse fear, hate and bigotry and use the 2nd and 1st Amendment are in effect distroying the union. It will do more Americans a bit of justice to read the Constitution. OBAMA will have a Town Hall meeting to educate Americans on the Founding Principle of our Nation and the Constitution, it would help if all Americans would get a pocket copy of the constitution and see what is required of their Governments. Tell McCain, Bush and Hillary to read it once and read it often. The will and voice of the people will not be silenced, this is the CHANGE REVOLUTION, RED, WHITE AND BLUE, HOPING FOR A MORE PERFECT UNION, NOVEMBER 2008 OBAMA- HAGEL

Le Troubadour   May 18th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Michigan Voter, get over it already. The fact of the matter is that Obama has won this primary fair and square. Now if these two are able and find it necessary to work together, that could only be could for the party. But the idle threats some of Hillary fans making are old and tired. With or without you this movement goes on.Time to unite.

Obama/whomever 08

Ogirl   May 18th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Hmm. Worrying about the pledged delegates – how is that different from 2000 when Al Gore won the popular vote but lost the Electoral votes? My, what flexible principles we Democrats have. We've agreed to lots of rules, then cry to the Supreme Court when we don't like what the majority of legislators (or voters) have to say. I guess that is what Hillary wants to do. This year, we Democrats are really seeing the results of our lack of true guiding principles, and we see how our party has split almost 50-50.
And by the way, what has our Democratic majority in Congress accomplished in the last 18 months – absolutely nothing. Maybe it's time we really had a hard dose of reality. We'll win in November, but it will be ugly.

Lynn in NM   May 18th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

You wouldn't have made it past the phone interview, Hillary!

Noemi in Los Angeles, CA   May 18th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

Dearest Hillary,

"You're FIRED!!"

Regards,
Donald Trump

gary   May 18th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

. OBAMA IS THE WORST HYPOCRIT, ARROGANT, AND RACIST CANIDATE TO EVER RUN FOR OFFICE.BUSH HAS MADE SOME SCREW UPS, BUT YOU DONT SEE ANY MORE ATTACKS SINCE 911. IF OBAMA GETS ELECTED ,YOU MIGHT JUST AS WELL BE READY FOR SOMETHING WORST. YOU CANT CHANGE WASHINTON OR CONGRESS. HE SURE HASN'T GOT ANY ROAD EXPERIENCE IN THE WHITEHOUSE TO ATTEMPT ANY CHANGES. HRC HAS THE ONLY INSIDE EXPERIENCE FOR THE CHANGES WE NEED. WHY DO YOU THNK THEIR FIXING THIS RACE FOR OBAMA WITH THE SUPER DELIGATES? REPUBLICANS ARE AFRAID OF WHAT HRC CAN DO IN NOV. AND WIN. OBAMA THEY WILL SMEAR ALL OVER LIKE A BIG BLACK BUG. HRC IS OUR ONLY PRAYER. AMERICA WANTS TO BE BIAS AGAINST HER ,MEDIA WANTS TO TRASH HER ALONG WITH THE O.B SUPPORTERS. OBAMA HAS BROUGHT A BIG CHANGE. HATE, RACIST AND DIVISION. HE HAS TOOK US BACK 100 YRS OR MORE. IF HISTORY IS GOING TO REPEAT ITS SELF, LETS HAVE ANOTHER CLINTON IN OFFICE. THINGS WERE GREAT BACK IN THE 90S. AMERICA WILL DESERVE EVERYTHING THEY GET AND ASK FOR.

lol   May 18th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

you are the most qualified hillary, you are running against the crooked dnc as well. you owe the democrats nada, for the treatment they have given you. run independent, you will win!

David Goldman for OBAMA   May 18th, 2008 6:06 pm ET

FORGOT TO ASK YOU HILLARY IF YOU GOT THE SILVER

CROSS YET FOR YOUR MILITARY SERVICE IN BOSNIA.

YOU CAMPAIGNED UGLY. YOU INTEND TO LOSE UGLY.

Jesse   May 18th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

If an established candidate can't stop a rookie from overtaking her in the race for the presidency, that shows to alot about her electability and how she runs her campaign.

Typical White Male from Michigan   May 18th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

Not so fast RB with your OFF THE WALL COMMENTS — Not all Hillary Supporters are Blue Collar Workers. I happen to be a VERY TYPICAL WHITE MALE from MICHIGAN with a B.A. plus 2 Masters Degrees. I am Very Well Educated from the University of Michigan and Michigan State University. I have an excellent job making very good money, and I am not worried about gas prices, food prices etc. for myself, but am deeply worried about these things for the average American which includes many of my friends. As a Hillary Supporter I feel she will do a much better job as President than Obama. Hillary relates to the Blue Collar Worker and will FIGHT her HEART OUT for them. Obama will give great speeches to all of his ELITIST SUPPORTERS. I, myself will under no circumstances vote for Obama in the fall — I would rather see 4 years of McCain…………OBAMA JUST DOES NOT GET IT AT ALL…………

David Goldman for OBAMA   May 18th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

WE CONSIDERED YOU & MADE THE DECISION NOT TO HIRE YOU.

58 white old ladies for OBAMA   May 18th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

YOU NOT QUALIFIED FOR THE JOB, NOT BY CHARACTER OR SKILL.

YOUR SUPPORT OF THE BUSH POLICY FOR THE 100,

DISQUALIFIES YOU BY POOR JUDGMENT.

YOUR EXPERIENCE AMOUNTS TO THE SAME AS BARBARA BUSH.

AND WE WOULD NOT VOTE FOR HER EITHER.

PRETENDER TO THE THRONE, DOES NOT A KING MAKE.

Elizabeth, NC   May 18th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Well I'm glad Hillary sees this as a hiring process because in many cases the most qualified for the position does not get. It is the most innovative and dynamic candidate who gets the position. And in this case it is none other than Barack. so shut up and go put up your pants suits for garage sales. I'm interested in the one you wore for the Texas debate. How much will it cost since it is now a consignment good.

Dazed And Confused   May 18th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

IT SHOULD BE LOOKED AT IN THAT WAY THE CITIZENS ARE HIRING THEIR PREZ.

OBAMA HAS VERY LITTLE EXPERIANCE.
HE'S A PANSEY.NO GUTS.
YOU CAN SEE IT IN HIS VOTING RECORD ANY VOTE THAT TOOK GUTS, HE VOTED PRESENT LIKE A LITTLE MOUSE.
JUST LIKE HE HASN'T GOT THE GUTS TO QUIT HIS CHURCH BECAUSE IF HE DOES'NT GET THE JOB OF PREZ, HE WANTS TO BE ABLE TO GO BACK TO CHICAGO.
BUT HELL HATH NO FURY LIKE THE THE REPUBLICANS ON A MISSION. THEY WILL NAIL HIM ON THIS CHURCH THING.

FOX SPENT ALMOST HALF AN HOUR TALKING ABOUT WHAT OBAMA'S NEW PASTOR IS PREACHING AND HE SOUNDS WORSE THEN REV WRIGHT, THEY HAVE A CLIP WHERE REV MOSS IS QUOTING A RAP SONG SAYING F— AMERICA.

THEY ALSO HAVE A REPORTER THAT HAS BEEN DOING RESEARCH EVER SINCE THE STORY BROKE ON REV WRIGHT ABOUT BLACK LIBERATION THEOLOGY AND HOW OBAMAS CHURCH IS B.L.O AND SO IS OBAMA AND THAT IS WHY HE ONLY DENOUNCED REV WRIGHT BUT NOT THE CHURCH. THEN THEY SHOW THIS CLIP ON OBAMA SAYING HOW GREAT REV MOSS IS THEN THEY START SHOWING THE THE REV MOSS CLIPS.

OH YEAH THE STORM IS BREWING FOR THE FALL AND YOU WILL ALL BE REGRETTING YOU DIDN'T GO WITH HILLARY!!

josh   May 18th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

i just don't understand the rationale of counting michigan and florida. while i detest the fact that their delegates will not count, EVERY DEMOCRATIC CANDIDATE signed a piece of paper that said the votes WOULD NOT COUNT. this includes hillary clinton.

let me repeat, hillary clinton agreed, and signed her name, that the votes would not count.

now, that it could help her politically, she decides they should?

who's the better candidate here, the one who sticks to their word, or the one who does anything for political gains?

William Courtland North43ºWest93º   May 18th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

The President is a bureaucratic post not a public representative posting. The public should have little imput.

Is there a clause in party nomination process which eliminates those possible candidates who have read and understood the Constitution?

Dem Voter   May 18th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Dear Sen. Clinton,

After carefully considering your qualifications, we decided to hire someone else.

The Voters

P.S. Please leave now.

hard working and white   May 18th, 2008 5:56 pm ET

Poor girl. She is sick. Her ego is biger than her mind.
I supported her but I am sick and tired of her lies.
I`ll give my voice to B. Obama.

DEMOCRATS UNITE!

Jermaine   May 18th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

TO ALL Hillary Supporters, imaginary or real, I too "loved" her, yet she has proven that she cannot run a campaign, the leader should lead. Hillary campaign proved she wasn't ready from day one. A war isn't just won on the big fight, she got out flanked and out manuevered by OBAMA, she WAS NOT prepared. OBAMA showed, clarity, conviction, strength, toughness and resiliance and SOUND JUDGEMENT. Hillary is a fighter, but she is fighting a loosing battle. She voted for a loose-loose IRAQ resolution and stick to it in as stubornly as G.W. What people failed to realized it was her husband, BILL how changed the created the law that Bush used to launch the IRAQ WAR. It was Hillary-Bill who engineered the Bush WAR and supported it. It was McCain who to this day agree with it. McCain never fight a WAR in his life, he drop BOMBS on Vietnam until they shoot him down, he was locked away as a suposedly POW, yet his injuries are from the crash of his plane that from being totured. McCain was never totured, he does not know what it is like to fight a WAR because he was eating Lunch, and Dinner with Vietcommunist Leaders and selling out America-McCain is a Manchurian candidate! He is yes I said it, a FAKE WAR HERO and I AM AN ARMY OFFICER AGAINST McCAIN. OBAMA-HAGEL will cripple the McCAIN-LIBERMAN, GRAHAM, ROMNEY, HUCKKABEE campaign before September, McCAIN will be in the Hospital at the time he is suppose to be having his Convention. McCAIN like Hillary is so Washingtonian, if it takes 26 years for McCAIN to tell us he is going to CHANGE AMERICA and the WORLD, we should soundly REJECT HIM, because he is "CHANGE WE DON'T DESERVE"! If it takes that long to make a difference then ofcouse they have no credibility. McCAIN has always stand on the sidelines of the Big Issues, he don't know what he believes only that he believes it whether right or wrongly. He never support the military until he believes it benefits his politics, I am a Republican and I am repulsed at McCain ability to flip-flop so often on issues and there is such a huge archive of his BS!

Follow the OBAMA lead build a campaign with NO NEGATIVES for your oponents to attack, McCain like Hillary has a huge archieve of negatives to use against them. Hillary was done in by her vote for the WAR and been a washington insider, McCain is so toast, his age, his VP and the current lobbyist issue's proved he wasn't vetted and NOW THE MEDIA is no longer giving him a free ride, welcome TO THE GENERAL McBUSH!

OBAMA-HAGEL….CHANGE WE CAN BELIEVE IN FOR ALL AMERICANS!

Obama 08: 60, white female   May 18th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

Ogirl: Your girl agreed to those rules!! including not counting the Michigan and Florida votes and that the winner would be determined by pledged delegates!

Redbone   May 18th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Why not focus on who's REALLY leading this country, the Democratic MAJORITY in the House and Senate. Now, if I was hiring someone who is the decision maker, the MAJORITY, is it going to be the same Democrats that are currently making decisions or am I going to change? Why couldn't the Democrats push forth change within the last year quickly, because they line their pockets with the same special interest money as everyone else.

B - NYC   May 18th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

She is in the lead.

And, she did it with the media hating her, one fourth the money that B.H.Obama has and still, she keeps her chin high and does not quit…

THIS IS A LEADER…

We can not afford to take a chance on letting someone get "warmed up" for four years… Senator Obama has NO experience… Please, someone just name two things that he has done for our country or even his state…

Nothing people…

james   May 18th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Hillary 08, experience, if not john McCain, '08, experience………then Hillary 2012. nuff said.

Mikey   May 18th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

This is NOT a hiring decision!

We are not hiring a policy wonk. If that were the case, Hillary would do.

We are selecting a leader. The qualities of leadership, vision, ability to inspire, and the ability to forge alliances, to work cooperatively with others, and to compromise are important, not the ability to espouse details.

Go back and look at our effective Presidents: Washington, Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, FDR, Kennedy, Reagan, and yes, even Bill Clinton. Listen to their speaches – they were not dry policy dissertations, peppered with little factoids, like Hillary's speaches. They presented soaring visions and were designed to inspire the public.

Barack Obama looks, sounds, thinks, and acts like a great leader. Hillary does not.

Montana is Obama Country   May 18th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

……Hillary would create a "Hostile Work Environment"…

The Bu   May 18th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!! Let's stop listening to this foolishness about popular vote. As an Obama supporter, yes, I do agree that, IF YOU COUNT Michigan and Florida (which unfortunately, we are not right now, and EVERYONE agreed to before the race started, now it's changed) Hillary will lead, but not by much. Whether we like it or not, the Democratic primary race is based off of a certain number of delegates, which Hillary will not have. Without the help of superdelegates, Barack wouldn't get there either. He has won more states, including caucus states, and it has given him more delegates. That's how this process works…right now anyway. Let's get it together and bring this thing home for the Dems in November. We can argue about the process later. Hopefully, it will be revamped, but the American people are and have spoken loudly and clearly. It's time to focus on the liar who is running from the other party.

Typical White Male from Michigan   May 18th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

I really do not think the reason that the average white person does not want Obama has anything to do with the color of his skin. It has to do with things like Reverend Wright, William Ayers, Razko, and Sinclair to name a few, and now his new Reverend at that Church. Obama need a lot more experience in the Senate before overtaking the problems of our country. We need a real fighter — not an ELITIST from Illinois. Hillary knows the ins and outs and the problems and what to do about them. Being President is not an INTERNSHIP. Obama will not win in Nov. because the Hillary Supporters will Rally and put McCain in Office, or write in Hillary's name instead of voting for Obama. Obama has really stepped on the Hillary supporters with all of his OFF THE WALL COMMENTS. He can run for Mayor of San Francisco and be with all of his ELITIST friends.

Montana is Obama Country   May 18th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

…………..I would not hire a person who lies on their application…….

……………………….so Hillary you are out..!!…………..

Barack Obama is the person I am hiring for the most important job in the world……

Darryl   May 18th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

We must move past racial seperation and move to racial unity all racies and all american let elect a new kind of leader senator Barack Obama.

Let not build on racial separation….

Darryl Arlington TX

fatladyinthepantsuit   May 18th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

May 18th, 2008 5:47 pm ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
HRC continues to say she has the lead in popular vote with Mi and Fl in the mix . According to a report in cnn.com she arrived at this total by excluding cacus states. Ironically isn't she the one that says all states and vote must be counted and but her popular vote count lead is excluding some voter?

A drowning man will catch at a straw to try and save his life.

Pam   May 18th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Ok, I'll think of it as a hiring decision. Hillary, you do not get the job.

old conservative   May 18th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Think about this Hillary ;You done got many rejection letters! Quit bothering the employers!

ellianna   May 18th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Dear Ms. Hillary (Senator) Clinton. Thank you for your interest in applying for the President of the United States position which will become effective on January 20, 2009. After reviewing your resume I must inform you that you have not met the requirements for the first round of interviews!! In order for me to consider your application, I would need to see your certificate of completion of at least THREE COURSES IN HONESTY – #1, #2, #3. Along with these certificates I further require an internship with A PERSON OF HONESTY, who will teach you the qualities of becoming honest and staying honest for the long-term. Your letter of application and resume will be timely SHREDDED!! Sincerely, A Democratic Voter and American Citizen.

Concerned   May 18th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Some people are saying that Obama will not win in the General Election what make you think that Hillary will win in the General Election Mccain will win if Hillary gets the Nom.

Chris   May 18th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Ah the popular vote. Unfortunately the DNC decided before the race began that delegates are the measure to judge and determine who will win the nomination. The popular vote is a very misleading number and could be high for one party or low for another depending on the ebb and flow. While, ultimately this may be a very true measure in a future election, it cannot be accurate here. For example, the caucus states did not even certify the popular vote nor count it. It wouldn't be fair to use it as is. Here's another problem. The delegates are representative of the popular vote in each county. While unfortunate, this is the way the DNC designed the rules BEFORE the contest began. Think about it this way, would it be fair for Obama to declare that the 26 delegates that switched to him from John Edwards should be apportioned based on the popular vote tallies as well? Absolutely not, it's a false argument. So while, Hillary may tout the popular vote right now, she's not quite being totally honest with her supporters.

Please keep coming with the rationales, Again, I'm not trying to be condescending, but I promise to switch my support if Hillary supporters show me a logical reason for the switch.

Thanks,

Chris

Seth   May 18th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

I don't accept any claims the Clinton has more experience, but even if she did – I would much prefer someone who is honest. She has lied so many times, and this is just another instance. You can call it "fuzzy math" if you want, but it is an attempt to make believe something other than the truth, and that is a lie in my book.

She can't count the states that help her, and not count the states that hurt her, and then plainly say "I have the lead in the popular vote".

Why would anyone want a President that is so dishonest?

DannyCali   May 18th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

Let run for other party if DNC kick you out because we still need you to be
our next President. I think you the most qualify for this job than anybody else. Go Hillary beat Obama and McCain in general election. (PPP) party
please.

jujub   May 18th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

We are not hiring a president. We are voting for a president that will be honest and straight with the American people. Hillary has shown, time and time again, that she is not that person.

IHH   May 18th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

I hired one of your relatives. He was not a good employee. I hear a company in NY needs a govenor in a couple of years. A position to which you might be better suited. Queen of Coal Miners is available too. Don't call us, we won't call you.

Wisconsin   May 18th, 2008 5:45 pm ET

Look Hillary IT'S OVER! You Would need to win EACH STATE and the Super delegates by around 70%!

Pop vote? Ya ok your currently ahead by 5,000 TOTAL VOTES! IF you count MI and FL.

What she isnt saying is how many Obama voters didnt vote in MI or FL… More then 5,000

Look its over and its time to beat McWar / McCane

Atlian   May 18th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Obama got 90,000 votes in WV. Do you think any of them were hard working white Americans?

Typical White Male from Michigan   May 18th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Well, did Obama open his big mouth again out in Oregon. Telling people at his Elitist Rally that the Democratic Party has to come together and that Obama Supporters have to be NICE to Clinton Supporters. Well, F—- you Obama we do not need your Supporters being NICE to the Hillary Supporters because the Democratic Party will not come together because of the way the Democratic BIG BOYS forced Hillary out of the election and the way they treated her. Don't think for a minute that the Edwards endorsement was not a set up after Hillary beat Obama by 41 pts. in West Virginia and made Obama look extremely unelectable — very funny the Edwards thing came within 20 hours after Hillary's big win and that is all the Media talked about completely overshadowing Hillary's HUGE win. I really Hope Kentucky show Obama also that we do not want him as the Nominee — Hopefully he will lose by 40 pts again. Maybe that will send a real message to the BIG FAT BOYS in the Democratic Party.

gerald strother   May 18th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

CNN's official count — including all primaries and caucuses but neither Florida nor Michigan — has Obama ahead by close to 700,000 votes. ALL THE HAS TO DO IS TAKE MATH 1O1 !!! WILL BE OVER SOON OBAMA WILL HAVE THE 2026 #

Debra   May 18th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Hillary is barely cut out for the Senator job she has and many in the state of NY don't want her back in.

To say that the US Presidency is the toughest job in the world is so incredibly etnocentric that she proved why we don't need her. It's not about Hillary or the US.The US is NOT the center of the world. Bush tried to run the world that way and encouraged more separatism not only throughout the US but throughout the world.

Let's hire someone more oriented with the world system, more geared toward global solutions. After all, every problem is globally constructed in some manner.

Ogirl   May 18th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

It is about time we in the Democratic Party are getting around to impeaching the Clintons. If we had any real principles, we Democrats would have impeached Clinton in 1999, and allowed Al Gore to be President. Then we would not have had Bush in 2000 and no Iraq war.

In 2000, we screamed about counting every vote in Florida. We criticized the rules back then. Now we bow down to the rules of Howard Dean and his buddies, and refuse to count any votes in Florida. And what lesson have we learned?

Mox   May 18th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

I believe maybe Obama started out with a different idea in mind. Maybe he lost it along the way and is now just on an ego trip. His supporters cannt see through him cause I dont think theres anything to see. He is just another politician doing and saying anything he needs to. Sweety is an example;He has no use for women another example is your ok Hillary.He is a womanizer and thinks himself so far above it is scary. There are religions believe this but we arent allowed to murmur them or we will be called biased and worse.Any one makes fun of people like he does on the stump and did in Ca. is not one to be trusted. His ideas on issues are like Hillarys cause they were hers.only a couple reasons but there are more. Hope you get the drife. He will not win Nov.

Shotta Nic   May 18th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Fact #1

There are hard-working BLACK blue collar voters also, I know that might be a surprise to some Hillary supporters.

Fact #2

Obama has recieved many blue collar white votes, but "some" people will never vote for Obama.

***
I just don't understand why people are afraid to admit that there are many people who just dont want to see a black president (West Virginia). If you are prejudice, dont fool yourself, just admit it and move on.

I find it hilarious that those who claim that Obama cannot win, can't support that claim with anything substantial. If you don't like Obama, thats fine, but please examine yourself and figure out the reasons why you don't like him.

Its hard to imagine an elitist black man who grew up with a single white parent and hates America because of slavery, which he symbolizes by not wearing a flagpin and is running for president for the same country that he hates. Lets be realistic, and stop the unwarranted hating.

Griff   May 18th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

All you're Opponent talk's about is Change???? Can't he Change the Subject…..

Venus The Super star   May 18th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

it's true she does have the popular vote. Obama would not have more than Clinton if Florida and michigan were counted. Obama chose to remove his name from the Michigan Ballot and blocked a revote. He doesn't deserve any of the delegates that will be seated from Michigan.

RB   May 18th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

Hey Michigan Voter,

What a load of garbage. Anyone who states they would vote McBush if Hillbilly doesn't win is obviously one of those hard working UNEDUCATED voters that she counts on.

Since Hillbilly and Obama have very similar ideas but different styles, jumping ship to McBush who is totally opposite of them shows you are hung up on skin color.

Get over it, GObama!

Trisha   May 18th, 2008 5:36 pm ET

As an employer of the President of the United States, I would look closely at qualifications and who would bring the most to the company. Senator Clinton may have been around longer, but her vision for my company called the United States of America is old fashioned and stagnant. Her healthcare plan is wonderful, but has not been successful in any of its incarnations. Not to mention, it would cost my clients (my fellow Americans) money that some may not be able to afford. Her quick-fix solutions like the gas tax holiday wouldn't help my company in the long run, and may even cost us more money.

But when I see an eager up and comer named Barack Obama apply for the job, I see a whole new image for the company. An updated profile, with fresh ideas to help get my company back on the map. Providing a more comfortable international sector, cutting my losses on bad investments (The Iraq War), and investing in new, interesting ideas that could be immensely good for the company (alternative energy resources, a more flexible health care plan for lower income Americans, and an overhaul on the economy). Although both candidates for the job are a vast improvement over their predecessor, as a business man and someone who wants to invest in my company's future, I have to go with someone who shares my vision of a more involved government, one that I can be proud of.

So I'm sorry, Senator Clinton. You just aren't what I'm looking for right now to fill the position. But I will keep your application on file for any future job openings.

An Ex Hillary Supporter   May 18th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

A hiring decision ???? Hmmmmmmmmmmmm. I think I'll hire the honest candidate… OBAMA

LetsBhonest   May 18th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

We will… Our company (The United States of America) has learned the HARD way (thanks to W) that hiring family members is a BAD idea.

No more Clintons, No more Bush – end the oligarchy NOW!!!

mmartin arkansaw   May 18th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

you are going to have to do better in math,if you want to manage the finances of this country.drop out,now.

Bridgette   May 18th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

Hilary it is like interviewing for a job and you didn't get it. It's over and someone close to her needs to tell her that. It's enough already. She is talking the disenfranchisement of FL&MI, but, she wants to do that to milions of voters in the caucus states. That is just silly. You cannot change rules and traditions because you are loosing. Please have some dignity about yourself and stop this foolish arguments. It's about delegates not popular vote anyway. But you are loosing both of them. It is over now it's not funny anymore.

Michigan Voter !!!   May 18th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Obama Supporters ,

This Michigan Democrat Trusts John McCain , I Have No Problem Voting For Sen. John McCain This Fall .

Obama Has Gotten All The Support He Is Going To Get
Fact Is He's Slipping With Voters Who Have Voted For Him In Past
Primary States . !!!!!!

Blue Collar Voters Don't Trust Obama …….. Experienced Voters Know Obama Is Inexperienced , Just Talk ……….. Half Of The Democratic Party Has Rejected Obama , They Won't Vote For Him ……….. Facts Are facts !

If HIllary Does Not Get The Nomination For President ,,,…. John McCain Is Our Next President Of The United States !!!!!

Obama Doesn't Have A Snowballs Chance in Hell Of Winning This Fall !!!!!.

Hillary Or John McCain 2008

Stop The Baloney   May 18th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Hillary always seems to think that if only she repeats something a sufficient number of times, people will start to believe it. Will someone please take this lady by the hand, and say:

No, Hillary, you did not win Texas.

No, Hillary, you have not won more of the popular vote.

Hillary, you cannot change the truth by repeating a falsehood – no matter how many times you repeat it.

LT for Obama   May 18th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

I was just listening to Clinton's speech in KY. She was saying that she wants to give us a holiday gas tax break "this summer".

My question is this: Summer is here, how are you going to pull this off if you are still running for the candidacy? By the time the president is selected, summer will be over.

Please explain to me how you will pull that rabbit out of your hat.

Chris   May 18th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Hello Clinton Supporters,

I want to appreciate and understand your concerns within the democratic party. I firmly believe that the only way we could win in Nov is through the use of a UNITED democratic party, with Obama or Clinton as the lead on the ticket. To that end, I want to inform you that I am a fervent Obama supporter. I offer you a challenge, please explain to me a rational reason why I should support Senator Clinton over Senator Obama, and I promise you should you do so, I will change my support and convince others to do the same.

Thanks,

Chris

Justin   May 18th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

Good point. An example of why people won't listen to this logic is the two terms we've given our current president.

AK in LA   May 18th, 2008 5:25 pm ET

As well as it should be. Obama now wearing the flag pin says it all. Is this the kind of tough stand he will take if were president?

Caroline   May 18th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

whatever, HillyBilly

Independent Voter   May 18th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

I've already thought about it as a hiring decision! You AINT it! And
Bill should have been FIRED for not doing his job. When he was
having sex with Monica instead of taking care of business, he lost
a great opportunity to do good things for this country. They spent the
rest of their time bunkered down at the White House trying to lie their
way out of the mess he created! Hillary also lied during that time. She
doesn't remeber it now, of course! She claims to be such a champion for women's causes yet she degraded the very women Bill was having
sex with! I don't care what he does on his own time and own dime, but
when you are president, you are president 24/7; not just when it is in
your own selfish interest! Even George Bush knows that!

Jen B.   May 18th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

As someone from one of the smaller caucus states I am very offended that Clinton's campaign excludes the votes cast there in their popular vote count.
If she were the nominee, no doubt come November she would be screaming for my vote.
Sadly, Clinton has lost it for good.

Mox   May 18th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

This is a job interview. Imagin someone going into any office with the record hes got. They would say we will call you dont call us.He has nothing going for him much.He puts himself out front the other day. He thinks all have only him in mind at all times. He prob thinks that song is about him. He IS so vain.This man could be very dangerous to our country, He is sneaky(bringing out Edwards to combat Hillarys win). His friends are less than desirable and his judgement in his own words is flawed.He tells only bits of truth.To much to come out yet. If he gets the nom. He will lose in Nov. Hillary will be written in.Slapping this large group of voters to keep Obamas from being upset is the worst decision Dems could make. It will be a cold winter for many.

Edith   May 18th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

She's delusional.

Former Obama Supporter   May 18th, 2008 5:16 pm ET

America NEEDS to hire Hillary!!!

Destinee   May 18th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Her problems is that she relies entirely too much on her experience…GW was experienced…look where we are now.

Nell, Huntington Beach, CA   May 18th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

Clinton leads in popular vote.

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