May 19, 2008
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Obama has been focusing lately on campaigning in general election states.
Obama has been focusing lately on campaigning in general election states.

WASHINGTON DC (CNN)– He’s not declaring victory in the Democratic primaries, but if you listen to Barack Obama, you get a clear sense he’s more than ready for a fall fight with John McCain.

“Everybody is surprised that I am standing here. Lets face it, nobody thought a 46 year old black guy named Barack Obama was going to be the Democratic nominee. The reason this has worked is because of you. You decided you wanted to take your government back and that is what we are going to be fighting for all the way through November,” the Senator from Illinois told the crowd at a rally in Oregon Sunday.

An interesting choice of words from a candidate who lately has been careful to not proclaim victory in his long and bitter battle with Senator Hillary Clinton (D-New York) for the Democratic Presidential nomination.

But there’s more.

"Senator Clinton and I have had a terrific contest and she has been a formidable candidate,” Obama said Sunday while being questioned by reporters. The slip into the past tense is telling.

Obama’s choice of where he holds primary night campaign rallies is also a sign that he’s looking ahead to the general election.

Last Tuesday, as Clinton was racking up a landslide victory in the West Virginia primary, Obama held a campaign event in Missouri, which long ago held its primary. But Missouri is what’s known as a battleground or swing state, a state that could go either way in the general election. Tuesday Obama’s holds a rally in Iowa, which kicked off the primary season with its caucuses on January 3rd. Obama won that contest, helping to propel him to Democratic frontrunner status. Iowa is also another battleground state (President Bush took the state by 10,000 votes in 2004) that the Democrats would love to win this November.

Obama will also point out Tuesday night the he’s won half of the total number of pledged delegates. There are 3,253 pledged delegates and Obama, even if he has a poor showing in the Kentucky and Oregon primaries, he should easily top the 1,627 delegates needed to make that claim. Pledged delegates are those won by the candidates in the primary and caucus contests, as opposed to 795 super delegates, whose votes are not tied to any primary or caucus results. Super delegates are Democratic governors, members of Congress and party officials.

While winning half of the pledged delegates is nice, the number he needs to reach to clinch the nomination is 2,026.

Since neither candidate is expected to win that many delegates by the end of the primary season on June 3rd, it’s going to come down to the super delegates to put either Obama or Clinton over the top.

“You know, we thought it (Iowa) was a terrific way to kind of bring things full circle. We still have some contests left, but if Kentucky and Oregon go as we hope, then we think we will have a majority of pledged delegates at that point, and that's a pretty significant mark. That means that after contests in every state, or almost every state and the territories that we are we have received the majority of the delegates that are assigned by voters,” Obama told reporters Sunday.

But even though he leads Clinton in delegates won, states won, and the popular vote in the primary and caucus contests held so far this campaign season, Obama says Tuesday’s declaration in Iowa doesn’t mean the primary battle’s over.

"It doesn't mean we declare victory because I won't be the nominee until we have enough, a combination of both pledged delegates and super delegates to hit the mark. But what it does mean is that voters have given us the majority of delegates that they can assign. And obviously that is what this primary and caucus process is about,” said Obama.

And Obama’s campaign for the primaries continues. He’s spending Monday in Montana, which along with South Dakota, closes out the primary calendar on June third.

If the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination is almost over, no one’s telling Clinton.

Campaigning in Kentucky Monday, Clinton said “I’m going to make [my case] until we have a nominee, but we’re not going to have one today and we’re not going to have one tomorrow and we’re not going to have one the next day.”

She continues to make her argument that she leads in the popular vote, saying “right now, more people have voted for me than have voted for my opponent. More people have voted for me than for anybody ever running for president before. So we have a very close contest.”

But there’s some creative math at work here. For Clinton to have the lead in the popular vote, primary states but not caucus states are counted. And the popular vote totals in Florida and Michigan are also counted. And since Obama’s name wasn’t on the Michigan ballot, he would receive no votes in that state’s contest. The problem with this equation is that neither Florida nor Michigan’s results are being counted right now by the Democratic Party, since both states broke party rules by moving their primaries up to January.

Clinton’s other argument is that she’s won the states that matter and that she would stack up stronger against John McCain come November.

“The states I’ve won total 300 electoral votes. If we had the same rules as the Republicans I would be nominee right now. We have different rules so what we’ve got to figure out is who can win 270 electoral votes. My opponent has won states totaling 217 electoral votes. Now we both have won some states that are going to be hard for us to win in the fall like TX and OK. But I still have a cushion if you look at all the states that I have won and take out those that may not be in our column come the fall. My opponent has 217 electoral votes from places like Alaska and Idaho and Utah and Kansas and Nebraska and many of his votes and his delegates come from caucus states which have a relatively low turnout,” Clinton told voters in Kentucky Monday.

So far both of Clinton’s arguments appear to be falling on deaf ears. And it’s doubtful that Tuesday’s results in Kentucky and Oregon will change the shape of the race.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • John McCain


Jane L.   May 19th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Obama hasn't had to fight yet; that's for sure. With CNN and MSNBC so in love with him and constantly telling their viewers what a winner he is, with his sexist remarks glossed over while the slightest hint of racism is blown out of proportion, what he's won in this primary so far has been handed to him. He's going to be completely dumbfounded when the day comes that he does have to fight for something.
Now the media is telling us that if Sen. Clinton cannot unify the party that he's divided, it will be she who will be at fault if he loses in November. This gets more absurd by the minute.

Bill   May 19th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Just an FYI: Senator Obama has a great deal of experience. Just do your homework.

He has the experience, temperment, and judgement to lead this country out of the hole the current set of politics has dug for us.

Do everyone a favor: Stop the hate and start the research. Obama is not the horrible person some people make him out to be. He has what it takes to be the President.

Ed from Milwaukee(WI-Swing state)   May 19th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Obviously, Buffet knows when to put his judgment and money behind a good profitable investment. He clearly knows that Senator Obama is the presumptive nominee and the one who understands the subtleties to being an effective leader. Obama leads in all categories and Hillary’s false claim of popular vote is ridiculous, even if you seat the delegates they way she wants them she is still behind in popular vote by over 100,000 people.

Hillary supporters (mostly uneducated and uniformed) please!; Barack is easily the most electable democratic candidate in the party. Obama's so called inexperience lead to him making good judgment and not following the crowd. He voted against a false-unethical war that has ultimately crippled our economy, decimated our military, increased oil prices and countless soldiers’ lives. Why don’t bitter Hillary supporters get that through their thick skulls?

Here’s a question for the Cafferty files. How would the founding fathers (not John Adams) fill knowing that when our constitution was written, Africans were considered to be 3/5ths human. Now a mixed European African American is on his way to the white house?

CWatson   May 19th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

It's like Bosnia all over again. Hillary's delusional. It's over.

President Obama .. sounds good to me.

Anonymous   May 19th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

This is awesome. Go Hill!!!! Keep on pushing the issue that you lead in popular vote over Obama. Don't stop/quit to be nominated as the Dem pres nominee so comes Nov. McCain will win the election. O ya, don't forget also to keep on fighting within the party until Nov. so no Dem candidate will be on the ballot and again, comes Nov. McCain wins the presidential election. Loving it!!!!!!!!!! Go Hill with your fight against Obama, make sure that MI and FL will be counted. If they're not counted, make sure that you Dems focus on that comes Nov. instead of battling McCain. Make sure that McCain will becoming the next US Pres, ok Hill?

Anonymous   May 19th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Wow … nothing is better than those people who say they will vote for McCain over Obama if Hilary loses.

She can have students hand picked to ask predetermined questions during college visits, and she can lie about getting shot at in Bosnia, and you will still vote for her. She can even change the rules, or try, in the middle of the ball game, and that is OK too. But if she loses fair and square and asks you to vote for Obama, you would rather vote for McCain. lol … good enough to vote for as the leader of your country, not good enough to listen to.

Funny … he leads the popular vote. He has won more states. He has more superdelegates. He has the backing of many more prominent politicans and others. But Hilary is more electable? That makes alot of sense. You should be politicians yourselves or giving your expert opinions in a studio somewhere instead of posting on CNN.com.

David Goldman for OBAMA   May 19th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

IT WILL TAKE OBAMA A MONTH TO PUT MCSHAME IN HIS

VILE LITTLE PLACE.

1926   May 19th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I missed it. What did cry baby Obama threaten the Replubican Part y with if they didnt lay off Michelle? Sounded like a threat to me. Owww, be afraid, be very afraid.

marie c   May 19th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

It's not over!!! Kentucky vote big!!! HILLARY!!!! Let's take this to the convention and let the delegates decide. The popular vote is still speaking for HILLARY!!!! Obama, go back to Illinois!!!

Jim   May 19th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

He better get ready for a fight in June first.

I can't tell you how glad I am that Obama will lose in Nov. He allowed people to trash Hillary all the way. If he were a man with any cajones he wouldn't allow it. Bye Bye Obama.

Hillary or McCain.

Catherine   May 19th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Wow, CNN, you're scaring me. I thought only Time Magazine and MSNBC did this kind of thing. Stop saying that he's won before Michigan, Florida, Oregon, Kentucky, South Dakota, Montana, and Puerto Rico have been counted. Also, you should realize that Obama's words cannot be taken as fact, as all speeches are subjective. So why don't you just stop jumping to conclusions and let the race end on its own? The media doesn't need to stick its nose in it; that's what the general election is for.

58 white old ladies for OBAMA   May 19th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

HE TOOK ON A FORMER PRESIDENT, A SITING PRESIDENT,

HILLARY & HER DIRT MACHINE, & IS WINNING. THEY CAN

BRING IT ON. MCBUSH LACKS, HONOR, INTELLECT, AND

ALL THINGS IMPORTANT TO WIN.

Kent   May 19th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

I wonder or the label "probalbe presumptive nominee" were on Hillary? I wonder, what would it be like if now the shoe were on other foot? Going by the tone of the Clinton campaign when the outlook was brighter and factoring in personality, I suspect that the shoe would be stomping down in triumph over Obama. However, this is not the case right now and Obama is being gracious and considerate in allowing Clinton to travel to the end of this path.

Andrew Inneh   May 19th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Why do people kept on refering to Obama as a black man only. Why do they not call him a whte man also?. He was born of a white woman.
Clinton would have been in the leed if she was competing with another person. African Americans would have voted for the name Clinton I know this for sure. Who ever Democrats chooses will win McCain if only they are united. Go Go OBAMA for all blacks, whites, Asians, Indians, Spanics and every one.

Michael   May 19th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

You know it sure would be nice if some people would actually take the time to look at the facts instead of spouting off inane babble. 1. There is not a soul on this planet who can say for certain whether Clinton or Obama can beat McCain. 2. If you pay attention to the polls then they suggest McCain shouldn’t stand a chance, however he is almost neck and neck with Obama and Clinton. 3. Read the rules for the DNC before you start talking about it, the rules are clear, there is no ambiguity. Florida and Michigan broke the rules, why is that so hard to understand? 4. We have a choice, four more years of Bush Policy or a new direction under Obama or Clinton, all of you with bruised feelings for your candidate need to figure out what is more important, your hurt feelings or this country’s future.

Proud American   May 19th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Lets take back our country. Give them hell Senator Obama!!!

mwood   May 19th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

"Senator Clinton and I have had a terrific contest and she has been a formidable candidate,” Obama said Sunday while being questioned by reporters. The slip into the past tense is telling.

Just for the record, that's not past tense. It's present perfect tense.

KE   May 19th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Hillary is going strong. She does not have to declare a victory untill all the votes are casted and are counted.

UNITED states   May 19th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

NOT OBAMA STATES

NOT HILLARY STATES

BUT THE UNITED STATES

YES WE CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

v.ananthan   May 19th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Obama wants to live the american dream….

And he wants the voters to vote for him to realize that dream…

THE PROBLEM IS IF OBAMA WINS THE BETTER QUALIFIED, POPULAR VOTE CANDIDATE HILLARY CLINTON LOOSES…..

THIS IS WHY I THINK THAT WHAT OBAMA IS ASKING IS TOO MUCH….

-Hillary 08.

WOW in 08   May 19th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

I find it rediculous that someone who grew up in a single parent home on food stamps is somehow labeled an "elitist." get real, hillary dems.

Billie in Tenn   May 19th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Moderators at CNN are bias.

You can tell who they are truly for, their boy OBAMA.

HA HA HA , but we'll get the last laugh when we Hillary Dems/Independents now, will vote for McCain in November.

KE   May 19th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Did Michelle Obama really said this?

"Barack will not let you stay in your home and ignore him. He will make all come out of their comfort zone and participate with him."

This sounded to me like intimidation to a certain constituency.

Big Tex   May 19th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Clinton needs a reality check. Fuzzy math will never put anyone over the top. She started fading into irrelevance right after super tuesday and only lasted this long because of her family name. Bye Bye Hellary!

SI SE PUEDE!!!

Patrick, Lake Stevens, WA   May 19th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

Obama should be looking ahead to November and his inevitable showdown with McCain because this primary is all but over. Clinton is sure to bow out June 3rd as sure as Big Brown is favorite to capture the triple crown for the first time in 30 years – however, it's also important for Obama to keep Clinton close – Hillary might need to float to the top of that VP list if Obama loses big to her on Tuesday in Kentucky. The older white vote is what Obama will need to have during his quest for the White House and Clinton has that attraction towards those voters. Never thought I'd say it, but an Obama-Clinton ticket looks plausible!

Billie in Tenn   May 19th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

The moderators for CNN are surely biased for Obama on all these blogs.

Any person with any smarts can just look at the blogs and see the bias.

Racism is truly alive and being carried out by the moderators.

OBAMA………….YEAH……….GUNG HO…………08…………………..NOT!

Rick in Oregon   May 19th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

I'm nervous for the democrats. The electoral college is MUCH less forgiving than the confounded rules of the DNC primary. That concerns me. Hillary would be wiping the floor with Obama if they were going by those rules. I know that doesn't change where we are at, but it will make a difference in Nov. Let's hope he can pull in some of those big states!!!

Oh, and Ed from Milwaukee who called Hillary supporters mostly uneducated and uniformed…Obama did NOT VOTE against the Iraq war. He wasn't in the senate when that vote took place. But he HAS voted for every budget supporting the war since. Get THAT through your thick skull.

David Thompson   May 19th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

"have had" and "has been" are not the past tense. This reporter needs to go back to school and relearn English grammar.

Kiran   May 19th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

I'm a democrat, and I'm begging all democrats to not be part of the huge divide that's existent right now. Its awesome that you feel so strongly about your candidate, but whoever is chosen, Hillary OR Obama, support the democrat. Don't vote for McCain, one who stands for more of the same, and don't just not vote. Not only are you doing the country a disservice, and voting in more war, more of a bad economy, and more of a suppression of your rights, but giving up your vote is a disservice to all those who can't. So please, DEMOCRATS IN '08.

steven   May 19th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Tennessee Republican Party Were you proud of America When
Afican Americans were being Lych.

Lynchings: By State and Race, 1882-1968 *

——————————————————————————–

State White Black Total

——————————————————————————–

Alabama 48 299 347
Arizona 31 0 31
Arkansas 58 226 284
California 41 2 43
Colorado 65 3 68
Delaware 0 1 1
Florida 25 257 282
Georgia 39 492 531
Idaho 20 0 20
Illinois 15 19 34
Indiana 33 14 47
Iowa 17 2 19
Kansas 35 19 54
Kentucky 63 142 205
Louisiana 56 335 391
Maine 1 0 1
Maryland 2 27 29
Michigan 7 1 8
Minnesota 5 4 9
Mississippi 42 539 581
Missouri 53 69 122
Montana 82 2 84
Nebraska 52 5 57
Nevada 6 0 6
New Jersey 1 1 2
New Mexico 33 3 36
New York 1 1 2
North Carolina 15 86 101
North Dakota 13 3 16
Ohio 10 16 26
Oklahoma 82 40 122
Oregon 20 1 21
Pennsylvania 2 6 8
South Carolina 4 156 160
South Dakota 27 0 27
Tennessee 47 204 251
Texas 141 352 493
Utah 6 2 8
Vermont 1 0 1
Virginia 17 83 100
Washington 25 1 26
West Virginia 20 28 48
Wisconsin 6 0 6
Wyoming 30 5 35

Total 1,297 3,446 4,743
*Statistics provided by the Archives at Tuskegee Institute

Shirley, Silicon Valley, CA   May 19th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

It's about time to get ready for the fall race. I am just so sick and tired of watching this long drawn pointless race!

It's really laughable to watch Hillary Clinton twists rules again and again!

Your race is over, Hillary!

hillary for president   May 19th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

nowhere near over – hillary
nowhere near electable – barack

If McCain/Obama ticket happens, then Hillary Clinton WILL win 2012 and third term for Bush awaits us!

Billie in Tenn   May 19th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

"DON'T DELETE MODERATOR"
NICE COMMENT FOR OBAMA……………..NOT NEGATIVE

OBAMA IS A MAN.

seah   May 19th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Yes Obama is ready to do more whinning and squealing.

He is ready to blame and blame and blame.

I think that is why he never voted on much of anything so he could not be held accountable for anything. His present votes were a cope out then and now. He is a panty waste.

It will be the same old script, the new blame game and woe is me for Obama.

one of the 25%   May 19th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Only once before have I voted for a Republican for President.
That was for Reagan aganist Carter, now it will be McCain against Obama.

Kevin from Texas   May 19th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

You know, I just really can't figure out this obscene hate that Hillary supporters have for Obama and that Obama supporters have for Hillary. You guys realize that they have almost the EXACT same issue positions, right? I'm a Hillary supporter, but if Obama becomes the nominee – I will do everything I can to get him elected.

Hillary and Obama both have strong arguments to make to the superdelegates, especially if Hillary can legitimately take the popular vote. The process is almost finished, what's so wrong about letting it take its course and then uniting behind the winner?

Joe Reg   May 19th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Any win by Hillary is insignificant.

It is over already.

Obama is winning all the way now.

Momma for Obama   May 19th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

He is our nominee no matter how Clinton national news portrays the news
no matter how the clinton machine taints the truth
no matter how the clinton machine uses fear and smear tactics, or how much they lie
no matter what they do or say no,

this is not about billary or Obama is about AMerica, its people and its future……..

billary's did not count on that.. they thought this is same old same old,we will follow your lies and be blind, be deaf, and ignorant..

Obama 08

David D Kollie   May 19th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Go for you Fall fight Obama.
If Karl Rove is the reason Hillary is staying then it is over. How could she make such a statement? Doesn't she what Karl Rove did to the Bush's administration. Been a governor G. W. Bush totally relied on K Rove advice and brought him to the White House the end result is G.W. Bush has the worst of all worst presidency. I can't imagine she said that. Good bye HRC. No one wants Karl Rove to advice the next president.

Jerry Brown   May 19th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Going to vote for Hillary–even if I have to write her in if she is not on the ticket.

I will not vote for Obama due to his lack of experience and the religious stuff. I am a white gay male, live in San Francisco, college degree, make a six figure salary in management–so I do not fit Hillarys profie voter–I beleive there are lots of others a lot like me. Good luck Democrats.

Patrick   May 19th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

What kind of "FANTASY" do Clinton supporters live in? LOL Counting ALL of the popular votes in MI to his NONE? Like NO ONE IN MICHIGAN would have voted Obama. Just another example why the Clinton campaign is disgusting and why she should not even be considered as a vice president.

TonyNJ   May 19th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

I believe it will be the biggest landslide in United States history, but it will not be in Obama's favor, it's just an example of the cult of personality and thats it. He's but a shooting star, and will burn out faster than his rising. Obama does not have the answers for all of the worlds problems. Stop fooling yourselves. Get Real! A vote for Hillary Clinton is a vote well spent. Your talking about the next four years here. She will guide us through this economic mess we are in. She will make a President which will make us proud. Hillary Clinton in 08! President Hillary Clinton in 2009. We cannot afford to take any chances. If you want to take chances, go to Atlantic City or Las Vegas.

JC   May 19th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Obama needed land and sea to house the large number of supporters in Oregon, while Hillary could only show off a bunch of low-key seniors in a KY high school auditorium. The end is not just near. It has arrived a while ago, but Hillary decided every evidence of her defeat doesn't matter, because she refuses to step down from this side show.

Obama is as graceful as anybody can be.
This is what happens when a woman does not run a campaign on her own merit. New Yorkers may take note of their senator for what she really stands for them.

Patrick   May 19th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

That's right… vote for McCain if Hillary doesn't win. Women no longer care about their right to choose. HAS ANYONE HEARD OF THE SUPREME COURT. Totally childish…get a clue! This is exactly why America is sick of this primary and Clinton.

Desmond Sequeira   May 19th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Come on, Superdelegates. Bring closure.

Even apart from the sheer math, OBAMA IS CLEARLY THE RIGHT CHOICE FOR PRESIDENT IN 1009, on the basis of everything from Integrity and Intelligence to ELECTIBILITY.

malia   May 19th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Obama supporters don't seem to get it are they so ignorant they cannot think for a moment, you cannot be bashing Hillary and her supporters , your savior Obama cannot win without them, you are going to need us, don't make us angry.

Keep up the good hate

Aaron from Riverside, CA   May 19th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Geez, this comment section is like the ultimate sore loser list. It's over. Get it through your skull. Obama IS THE NOMINEE. You have to get past the denial stage before you can get to the acceptance stage. The people have decided.

And for all you morons who plan to vote for McCain because Hillary lost: you are a disgrace. Have you no principles? Will you really throw them to the wind out of spite? If so, you are a JOKE. This isn't a football team, maybe you should actually look at policy sometime and make an INFORMED decision.

terryds   May 19th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

I see and read that you are still as pompous as ever Obama.

You have not won the nomination yet, as far as we Clinton supporters

are concerned, she will be the Democratic nominee..

You can not steal the nomination with your media bias support, your rich WHITE (LOL) men friends and your campaign's manipulated caucuses and the buying of delegates…

H.R. Clinton will go all the way to the Democratic convention where she will be chosen as the nominee to run against McCain and win the presidency…

H.R. Clinton 2009-2012, SO IT IS WRITTEN, SO IT IS DONE!!!!!

Ed from Milwaukee(WI-Swing state)   May 19th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Obviously, the Buffet endorsment is good knews he knows when to put his judgment and money behind a good profitable investment. He clearly knows that Senator Obama is the presumptive nominee and the one who understands the subtleties to being an effective leader. Obama leads in all categories and Hillary’s false claim of popular vote is ridiculous, even if you seat the delegates they way she wants them she is still behind in popular vote by over 100,000 people.
Hillary supporters (mostly uneducated and uniformed) please!; Barack is easily the most electable democratic candidate in the party. Obama's so called inexperience lead to him making good judgment and not following the crowd. He voted against a false-unethical war that has ultimately crippled our economy, decimated our military, increased oil prices and countless soldiers’ lives. Why don’t bitter Hillary supporters get that through their thick skulls?
Here’s a question for the Cafferty files. How would the founding fathers (not John Adams) fill knowing that when our constitution was written, Africans were considered to be 3/5ths human. Now a mixed European African American is on his way to the white house?

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   May 19th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

I CAN NOT "WAIT" until the voters of enlightenment shut you guys up in NOVEMBER when Obama WINS….

Talk about a FIGHTER!!! This guy is taking on all comers! Battling hillary and mccain AT THE SAME TIME…. (and uh….) WINNING, by the way….

it MUST be killing you softly…. (and I'm loving every second of it)

(People get ready….. there's a train a'comin….. don't need no ticket, just get on board…….)

John Smith   May 19th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Idiots, idiots,idiots!! Why should Obama be wasting time fighting with Hillary while McCain and the Republicans are trying to tear him down even before he gets started.

Someone on this blog needs to tell the other states that have not voted
1. how Hillary can ever win this without further tanishing her reputation
2. how Obama could be fighting: Hillary, Bill,. Chelsea, Rove, and McCain all by himself
3. if Hillary had been in the lead, the world would not have been out to get Obama to get out a very long time ago
4. why racism is more important than the "opportunity" for each and every American citizen
5. why they would want Hillary to sit in the same office where her husband had an affair with an intern!

Ilona Proud Canadian   May 19th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

To all Hillary and Barack Supporters!

Please google…..Clinton quiet about own radical ties…You are in for a huge surprise!

Linda GREGORY   May 19th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

I am confused as to why there is never a reference to Obama being a "White" guy. In this article he refers to himself as a "black guy" and all the talk about history in the making refers to him as the first "black" nominee and potentially the first "black" president. The truth is, whether you are referring to race or skin color, the term "black" is completely inaccurate!
Barack Obama is a brown skinned man of mixed race. So, those who would or would not vote for a "black" man running for President, get over yourselves. He is the perfect racial combination to bring this country together and have an honest discussion on race relations since he cannot be accused of pandering to his culture.

Jamaal Kansas   May 19th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Hillary continues to lie why is she lyng to the American people before she is even the Nominee she has no chance of ever being president after this election

Alice   May 19th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

I must be missing something.

Despite the inescapable math, Clinton supporters still claim she can win the nomination.

And despite her abysmal failure when given the opportunity in the 90's to reform health care, Clinton supporters tout her "experience" and health care proposals.

Clinton supporters: what am I missing?

Obama 08   May 19th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Obama is doing an incredible job deflecting McCain's accusations…he just hits him right back with strength and conviction…too bad CNN didn't run the continuing exchange especially giving the full context and response.

Obama took all the hits and smears from the Republicans and the Clintons and he is still standing and winning.

What the Clinton, Rove, McCain and most of the pundits don't realize is that things like blue and red states, electoral votes, voting blocks CAN change>

Hopefully voters are as sick of CAN'T and how it always works in Washington as I am.

Dan   May 19th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Claims against Obama's "electibility" are unfounded and irrational – does anyone have a shred of concrete evidence to back these claims up?

Don   May 19th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

I can hardly wait. This is going to be great, between McCain and anybody. If he wants to start pointing fingers all they have to do is ask about Phoenix Mafia ties. Gee, does the code name Songbird mean anything to vetern McCain? Or how many planes Wrongway McCain crashed-one which resulted in the death of over 100 sailors? Oh and lets not forget the Keating 5 scandal, or all his lobbist ties. No fool like an old fool.

Michael Kirksville MO   May 19th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Party loyalty has no place in deciding the most qualified individual for this office. Obama is a pup and grossly unqualified. I don't need inspiring speeches to improve my life. I go to church – not Obama rallies. I, like millions and millions of democrats will be voting Independent this Nov. MARK MY WORDS – WE WILL SEE TO IT THAT OBAMA DOES NOT MAKE IT TO THE PRESIDENCY ONE WAY OR ANOTHER.

Sharon   May 19th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Nobama,

Please just go somewhere and slink off with Hilary.

Interesting   May 19th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Many Clinton supporters are really making her look silly. They are making it harder for the next woman. Who is going to back a woman for president if it's going to divide the party? If Obama cheated then protest. But he didn't. Serious women care about their families and America too much to support McCain.

rich   May 19th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Sheesh. Don't read so much into the past tense usage. They have had an intense contest. Does that mean it is not still continuing? No. Furthermore, he has been extremely careful to say the race is not over.

For you commenters claiming he is arrogant, please explain. Is it because he's winning? Is it because he is refraining to attack Hillary? Obama has accepted proposals for Michigan. Trouble is, Hillary's only hope is to turn down any offer except the one that awards her delegates there and him none at all.

Cindy in California   May 19th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Your Simply the Best.

John Smith   May 19th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Hillary was "right" on the mark! How can we let "small states" such as Kentucky and West Virginia with uneducated folks determine the outcome of such an importent election? Interestingly, the folks in those states continue to confirm Hillary's position!!!

gary   May 19th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

OBAMA FEVER. HE SURE WILL LEAD YOU TO YOUR PROMISE LAND. WORLD WAR 111. READ NOSTRADUMUS THE CODE WORLD WAR 111. THINK ABOUT IT. HE PREDICTS THIS . ALSO READ THE BIBLE IF YOU BELIEVE. ITS ALL IN THERE TOO. LIKE NOSTRADUMUS SAID YOU CAN PREVENT WHATS GOING TO HAPPEN ONLY IF YOU READ THE WARNINGS. OBAMA IS YOUR WARNING. YOU O.B. SUPPORTERS ,DNC, MEDIA AND CLINTON HATERS DISTROYED YOUR ONLY CANCE FOR PEACE AND THE CHANGES WE NEED.OBAMA PREACHES CHANGE ,BUT HE PUTS US BACK A 100 YRS. OR MORE. OBAMA IS A BIG JOKE.HE BROUGHT CHNGE,HATE, DIVISION AND RACIST.

Darryl   May 19th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Democrats,

We are one don't let fear destroy us "Yes We Can". Hillary Clinton's Supporters all are welcome join us and we can take the Whitehouse back and improve life for all americans…

let us join togather

Cal from Chicago   May 19th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

Obamanians—–how can you support someone who looks the other way when over 400 people were gunned down the last few months right in his backyard—that's right Chicago—–

He just doesn't care and he doesn't care about you—-only his place in history.

If he wants to negotiate, why not start with the gang leaders in Chicago before he takes on Ahmadinejab and Kim Jong. How about some action from Obama instead of all the BS???

Allison Marie   May 19th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

No, he's not ready, and with all the cheating going on by the Obama camp, Florida & Michigan are not looking good for a general election.

Clinton is a much better candidate and would do better in a general election than Obama.

The Republican bias media wanted Obama, they will tear him up, if he thought Clinton's powder puff campaign was ruff, he hasn't a clue the GOP will eat him for breakfast.

I live in Florida and everyone is pretty outraged with our civil rights being stripped away and all.

Uncounted in Florida, boycotted by Obama Camp

Joe Reg   May 19th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Hillary has fought courageously worthy of a Senator.

But America is looking for change.

Obama is winning all the way.

Go Obama go!!!

Jeff   May 19th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Let's be perfectly clear: if Obama loses it will not be Hillary's fault – it will be Obama's fault for pursuing this phenomena of a campaign and overtaking the early presumed candidate (Hillary). Hillary is staying in the race because she feels morally obligated; she knows Obama cannot win and knows the superdelegates will realize this. So with that said, let's all be thankful that for the first time ever, we had the pleasure of seeing this country's first black presidential nominee vie for the presidency, then lose, but that's OK – at least Obama got to run and there's always 2012 for the Dems.

Grace Needed   May 19th, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Where are you SUPERDELEGATES? We don't know what you are waiting for! If Senator Clinton was to win she would have won months ago on Super Tuesday when she had all the advantages – name recognition, former President campaigning for her and the Democratic machine behind her. Now, Senator Obama has built a formidable lead with more donors, volunteers then ever, I believe. He has followed the rules and gained the pledged delegates to support a majority, as of tomorrow. It is time for the Superdelegates to act and bring this Primary to an effective end.

White female voter   May 19th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

I fail to understand the logic of those Clinton supporters who claim that she is more electable. If that were the case how come she is trailing Obama in the contest for votes from fellow Democrats.
This country will benefit from a break from the Bush/Clinton dynasties and for the first time in years we will have a First Family in the White House that will do us proud.

Don in Florida   May 19th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

The rules are the rules. If in the beginning everyone was told that its only the electoral states counted in the primary then I would say that ms. clinton won. However, its the won with the most pledged delegates that will win. And please Sen. Clinton stop trying to count the Fl. and Mi primaries as voted. (The only fair way is to split them right down the middle including the popular vote for both states) That's very underhanded and seems like you're trying to change the rules to win. I have much respect for you but not if you try to win by cheating. I taught my children better then that and i truly believe its beneath you to do that also.

JG from MA   May 19th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

Think he can't win in november?

THAN DO WHATEVER YOU CAN TO CHANGE THAT, RATHER THAN REFUSE TO VOTE FOR HIM!!!!!!

L Jeanne   May 19th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

At what point did electing a woman for president, at all costs, become an end in itself?
I want the cadidate who would have conceded rather than allow these endless vanity elections (with confetti showers but 20 million in the red), as millions vote on a false premise, as if it were a viable choice, as if their vote could influence the outcome.
It’s time to move forward for the common good. This is not about dissing a fellow sister; it’s about a campaign derailed by megalomaniac-delusion run amok.
Hillary, let’s pretend we’re grown-ups. Just concede nobly and begin using your energy to help Obama, your party and our country.

Shiloh Everett   May 19th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Superdelegates need to end this. Hillary is going negitive and being divisive. Obama is clearly the nominee so they need to move toward him now and give it to him before May 31. Then seat MI amd FL any way the DNC sees fit. He will win regardless, so let's avoid the convention fracas that will devide the party and ultimately lose our chances in Nov. Hillary supporters need to get on board and realize the need to do this. Put the country first. Come together now or we we all suffer the consequence of Republican agenda.

gary   May 19th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

THIS IS A DISGUSTING FIXED RACE. AMERICA WILL SUFFER THE CONSIQUENCES IF O.B. GETS ELECTED. THEY WANT TO BE BIAS AGAINST HRC BECAUSE SHE IS A WOMAN. THEY RATHER HAVE A BLACK CON MAN THATS UNQUALIFIED AND HAS NO TRACK RECORD. THE ENDORSERS AND SUPER DELIGATES ARE ONLY GOING TO OBAMA BECAUSE THEY ARE AFRAID OF HRC . SHE IS THE BEST CANIDATE TO WIN NOV. AND MAKE A GREAT PRESIDENT. NOW WE CAN VOTE FOR MC CAIN. THE MEDIA AND O.B. SUPPORTERS ALONG WITH THE DNC HAS DONE NOTHING BUT KICK HRC AROUND AND HATE TOWARD BOTH CLINTONS. WHAT COMES AROUND GO'S AROUND. CROOKED RACE. O.B. HAS DONE NOTHING FOR US . HRC HAS FAUGHT FOR US JUST LIKE SHE ALWAYS WILL. AMERICA GETS WHAT THEY DESERVE.

Texas Trail Dog   May 19th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

CNN POLLS ARE FULL OF BULLCRAP. OBAMA HAS A 4% LEAD IN OREGON.

OREGON VOTERS – GO TO LARRY SINCLAIR transcript AND YOUNG ON YAHOO.COM BEFORE YOU VOTE.

Shut up already   May 19th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Hillary supporters shut up already . I myself am tired of hearing that if not Hillary then Mccain . And you call yourselves Democrats . It's obvious that from what we read in these blogs you weren't going to vote for Barack anyway . So just like your candidate please go away . You all are acting like little sore losers . It was a fair race and the American people picked the best candidate . So here it is . If you are that dumb to vote for Mccain because Hillary didn't win . Then that's where you need to take your vote . The rest of us real Democrats are gearing up for the general election . So either stand with us are be on the other side because as for me i'm ready to focus my energy on the real opposition . John Mccain and the old Washington political system of fear mongering and lies .

Democrats 08 Obama or Clinton

Finally Decided   May 19th, 2008 6:09 pm ET

Posts on this forum are anonymous since you cannot verify the ID of posters. There are a lot of Karl Rove impostors who are getting under the skin of Hillary and Obama supporters. Any Democrat who falls for that is naive. Obama himself has not disrespected Hillary so why should you be mad at an anonymous post when the loser will be the Democratic Party and not the Ccndidates?
If we fall for this and give McBush the green light to ruin this country we have only ouselves to blame. Do not forget that the candidates can afford gas at $20 /gallon but we can't so we lose if you mess up your vote for McBush!

Jamaal Kansas   May 19th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

This Race been over get yhose republicans barack get rm obama 08

Joe Reg   May 19th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

No more Bush republicans Mcain.

America has had enough.

America wants a change in direction.

Obama is the candidate for change.

Go Obama go!!!

Generation X   May 19th, 2008 6:07 pm ET

Democrats this is a warning that Republicans are on here blogging as Hillary or Obama supporters. Republicans it will not work, we Democrats will walk on you to get into the White House. By the way, tell your boy, Rush, NOT THIS TIME!!! LOL

Linned   May 19th, 2008 6:05 pm ET

For those of you on the blog calling Senator Obama arrogant – isn't there a difference between arrogant and confidence. If Senator Clinton had the higher number of pledged delegates and the "real" number of popular votes as recognized by the DNC – I am confident that all of Senator Obama's supporters would be supporting Senator Clinton.

Hillary in 08   May 19th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

McCains gonna run away with this one.
Wait and see. We'll se if the Black vote can get Homeboy elected President. Every democrat I know iwill vote Repub, if this guy is the nominee. We needs someone in office that loves this country.

Go Hillary!!!
Go MCCain!!!

mj   May 19th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

Of course he can win! he has cut his teeth on the primary and is ready for the general election.

sam okoko   May 19th, 2008 6:04 pm ET

I had a lot of respect for HRC, but what she's doing is pathetic! First she claims that if this was the Republican party she could have won the nomination…..so, why don't she join the Republicans and save us the headache? Now she's taking Karl Rove's dubious analysis that shows that HRC will be stronger candidate than McCain as a reason for her staying in the race…C'on, give me a break! This is a desperate woman. she needs to go and join the Repubs.

Susan   May 19th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

He is a little too sure of himself. Like he has been for a long time……'star struck'. He will really be if he wins the democratic nominee.

Anonymous   May 19th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

I'm not about to go for NObama. The repub hate machine is by far undermined by the democrats. Nobama will lead this country right to the blacks front door!

Tom, ALBUQUERQUE, NM   May 19th, 2008 6:03 pm ET

CLEAR AND SIMPLE, OBAMA WILL LOSE IN NOVEMBER, HE WILL TAKE HE DEMOCRATS TO A STINGING AND UNNECESSARY DEFEAT. THE MISOGYNISTIC ATTITUDE DISPLAYED BY PARTY ELDERS WILL COME TO HAUNT THEM.

Cary from Deleware   May 19th, 2008 6:02 pm ET

Oh, is the woos spouting off again? His IQ is about as high as his bowling score. Now he says nobody can criticize Michelle. Well, if you don't want her criticized, keep her home. You can't have it both ways.

And by the way, if she's not proud of her country, how about giving us back the $4.5 million she took out of our economy last year.

Anne   May 19th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

Are we better off now then we were 8 years ago? No. Obama can win because this country wants change.

sam okoko   May 19th, 2008 6:01 pm ET

I had a lot of respect for HRC, but what she's doing is pathetic! First she claims that if this was the Republican party she could have won the nomination…..so, why don't she join the Republicans and save us the headache? Now she's taking Karl Rove's dubious analysis that shows that HRC will be stronger candidate than McCain as a reason for her staying in the race…C'on, give me a break! This is a desperate woman. she needs to go and join the Repubs.

silence do good   May 19th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

"46 year old black guy" – how nice to see the RACE CARD once again today. This is going to get so old by Nov.

Of course any mention of a woman candidate is silly and out of touch somehow.

Welcome to the Boys' Club.

DannyCali   May 19th, 2008 6:00 pm ET

Obama you ready but you going to lose in general election. Look if we re-vote in all states I don't think that you going to get this far Obama. If Hillary drop out and run for other party I think she going to beat both of you
and McCain for sure. The game just start right now and you already can't
handle it so how you going to handle until end and how you going to win
in general election? You said you going to lay off you wife but GOP not
going to let you because she going to become a first lady. So, my question is at the first 20 years what's your religion? because you just be a Christian or faith for only 20 years.

FAT LADY SINGING LOUD !!!   May 19th, 2008 5:59 pm ET

Carmen,

If he can beat Bill, Hill, Chelsea, McBush, Bush, Karl Rove and that bald headed goulish imp, Carvelle…he can do ANYTHING !!!!

GO BARACK GO !!!!.

lol…hillary supporters…hehe..you guys are funny..heheh.

Frank   May 19th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Sure, he will fight but he will end up so beaten up that he won't know what hit him. I don't believe how low the Democrats' and the Democratic Party's standards have become! Why don't we just take some other junior senator or some business man off the streets and have them be our nominee? At least they won't have all the baggage and they will have as much or perhaps a little more experience than this Obama guy? Well, I'll vote McCain and then hopefully in 4 years we will have a better nominee with whom we can trust the future of our country, and then many Democrats that will leave the party now, may come back to it again!

Joe Reg   May 19th, 2008 5:58 pm ET

Victory is nigh.

Yes, she has fought valiantly.

But America is looking for change.

Obama is the candidate for change.

Leslie in NYC   May 19th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

I am really amazed at some of the comments, but i know the rules. Everyone has a right to there own opinion. I do say it is time to change how things are done. Changes in health care, minmium wages, the cost of GAS. I think we are being taken advantage of. They collect taxes, for what? They say they need to for this and that. Well i have not seen this or that resolved. I see we have to pay for everything over and over again. And the cost of gas will reach 5.00 by July. We Bush begin, the cost of a barrell was a mear $20. And therefore how can people survive, especially with a bleak minimum wage in NY. You might as well say it is legal slavery. It's time for a change. Vote DEM.

democrat   May 19th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

As long as you can get away from lying, flip-floping over Rev. Wright,

As long as you have CNN and MSNBC campaigning for you'

As long as nobody can say or even think anything bad about you for fear to be called racist.

You can be as weak, unexperience, unqualify as you can be, with all of that on your side, you don't need to fight, the fairytale campaign will continue

CRY BABY HILLARY !!!   May 19th, 2008 5:57 pm ET

Thankyou Hillary supporters for showing us how strong our next President, BARACK OBAMA, can be.

The majority of the world prefers Barack to Hillary.

OBAMA 08′/12′

Macdaddy   May 19th, 2008 5:55 pm ET

Hey Steve Mc, call your proctologist. I believe they found your head. You give Irish Americans a bad name

GOOD-BYE HILLARY !!!   May 19th, 2008 5:54 pm ET

HILLARY SUPPORTERS….EAT YOUR HEART OUT !!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA.
LMAO, LMFAO….

I guess she thought the presidency would be hers because her name is Clinton. I guess she thought WRONG !!!

GO BARACK GO.

sacto joe   May 19th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

DEMOCRATS BEWARE!!!

A lot of Repubs posing as Democrats are posting hate mail. They're trying to drive a wedge between us!

RESIST THE REPUB HATE MACHINE!

Wan   May 19th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

"The reason this has worked is because of you. "
Not because of his words, his vision, his actions.

Doesn't America need a better leader, one with a plan?

Joe Reg   May 19th, 2008 5:53 pm ET

Obama is ordained by God to change
America and this world.

Time has come for a change.

No more Republicans B.S.

poyoray   May 19th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

Obama is a sore loser and whiner, he need to go away.

Why would anyone want someone elected by a minority?

Karen   May 19th, 2008 5:52 pm ET

He could have been ready even earlier without Clinton's interference.

Independent   May 19th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

And we will be covering your back Sen. Obama. For every BS thing the Republicans are going to throw, we are ready to defend OUR country. to the Republicans just remember NEVERMORE!

Joe Reg   May 19th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

The repubs are going down hill.

Go Obama go!!!

If you were smart...   May 19th, 2008 5:51 pm ET

Obama hasn't come out and said he is the winner, with fear of provoking Hillary and her supporters. Those of you who bash Hillary on here are just making his job even more difficult for the general election. Remember, half of the party supports/supported Hillary – not a landslide victory by any means.

Please do not trash Hillary or her supporters; it's counter-productive and it will only ensure a McCain victory in November.

I'm a Hillary supporter and I'm not sold by Obama's rhetoric. I believe this party has made a fatal mistake BUT I will watch him over the next few months to see if he has what it takes. The issues are important to me but I won't compromise our country's security with a weak leader. Show me what you got, Obama. Action – not words.

James   May 19th, 2008 5:50 pm ET

Obama already won.

Obama/Sebelius '08

Karen Beaumont, TX   May 19th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

I can tell you of two presidents that had little experience but were great Presidents-Lincoln and Roosevelt. Sometimes too much experience hardens a person. Sometimes that person is too much the "old way" of thinking. A new America would like to see more diplomacy and less war. A new America would like to see politicians acting like adults (and treating the American people as adults) instead of like high school rah-rahs. No candidate is perfect but Obama is young, has lots of energy, and he has shown a real knack for organization. If one is willing to go to his web site and take the time one can read his plans for the country.
And it will be so nice to have someone INTELLIGENT as President.

Phillip   May 19th, 2008 5:49 pm ET

Every time I hear about a Hillary supporter who is planning to vote for McCain in the general, I get so pissed off.

So you Hillary supporters would be willing to subject the U.S., and the world, to what would essentially amount to 4 (or 8) more years of the Bush presidency? You would willingly perpetuate the Iraq war until (at least) the year 2013, and possibly bring us to war with Iran– essentially annihilate the nation (financially and otherwise) through war– just out of spite? Just so you will be able to say "I told you so" to everyone you know who voted for Obama?

It's disappointing to see that so many Democrats lack the brainpower necessary to see that save for a few microscopic policy differences, Hillary and Obama are the same candidate. It's disappointing to see that so many are petty enough to do something like this over two candidates who are essentially the same. Maybe these people should just stay in the Republican Party after November; they certainly sound like true Republicans.

Freida NYC   May 19th, 2008 5:48 pm ET

Barack is something else… He is already declaring himself as the "Democratic nominee" how arrogant is that?

MM   May 19th, 2008 5:47 pm ET

Stop the bickering. Obama supporters — stop picking on Clinton supporters and Clinton. It has been an exciting primary. It looks like it is drawing to a close. Be gracious winners. Clinton supporters — stop implying that Obama supporters are part of a cult and don't research the issues. They have the right to their opinions. And all democrats — support the democrat nominee or we will have 4 to 8 more years of this Republican trash. Imagine what a democrat president and a democrat congress can do together!

chris   May 19th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

There is about 15% of people who would never vote for BHO. They are solidly represented by those that post vitriol about him in these blogs. BHO is not an idiot. You guys are already accounted for in the math. So go vote McCain. But don't you worry after 4 years of President Obama, that 15% will be down to at least 10.

kevin - jacksonville fl   May 19th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

It's time the Clinton supporters stop whining and acting childish. Nobody stole the nomination from Hillary, she just lost it to a better campaingner and candidate. To say "I won't vote for Obama" and not vote for Obama would be voting against your own and your childrens best interest. Get over yourself, the democratic party can do without whishy washy supporters who can only support the candidate of their choice.

Kenneth M   May 19th, 2008 5:46 pm ET

TO, Hold On Mr. Elitist, YOU ARE NOT BEING FAIR. OBAMA HAS HAD ONLY NICE THINGS TO SAY ABOUT HILLARY. SHE LOST.

Yankee Dog   May 19th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Go Go Big O. I love the way this guy fights. Just wait till the general election, then we'll see what he is made of. He has already taken the fight to McNuts, and has all but dispatched Billary (campaigning against a former POTUS and 1st Lady). Now he is going to have to go up against McNutso and Bush and Co. This guy is tough, honest, truthful, and is on the way to transforming the Presidency. No more lies, no more cheating repugs. We have had enough, and this is the guy to make the change….sweep the bastards away and cleanse this country from the evil brought upon us by Bush and his cabal.

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   May 19th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

I have four important questions for Bush, McCain and the GOP!

1. Is Iran stronger or weaker since Bush’s invasions of Iraq?

2. Has Osama bin Laden been killed or captured since Bush’s invasion of Iraq?

3. Are we paying less for gas now or before Bush’s invasion of Iraq?

4. Is our economy better of now or before Bush’s invasion of Iraq?

If you answer these questions truthfully, is there any way you want to continue down the same foreign policy blunders of the last seven years?

This is a not a difficult question, most 3rd graders could answer this one.

That's right.   May 19th, 2008 5:44 pm ET

Once upon a time, Minnesotans were frustrated with politicians. And they sent a big message to the Democratic and Republican parties. His name was Jesse Ventura.

An independent could absolutely win this thing.

Unbelievable   May 19th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

Bye Bye Hillary – its time for you to go on home. You have fought the tough fight, there is not denying that, but no amount of creative math is going to change the facts. Obama leads in total delegates, pledged delegates, super delegates, contests won, and yes – he even leads in total popular votes (if you count MI and FL Hillary, you must also count the estimates for the caucus sates – i.e. fair is fair). And Hillary, please, please go back and read the DNC Primary rules – i.e. 1) FL and MI do not count; 2) You must have a majority of delegates (i.e. – not popular vote, not electoral votes). Stop being a sore loser and start supporting the new leadership of the Democratic Party.

Mar   May 19th, 2008 5:43 pm ET

HE CAN'T WIN, HE WON'T WIN, HE WILL BE TOAST BY THE END OF THE CONVENTION. NOBAMA, NO WAY.

Burned Christians in Kenya   May 19th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

OLD POLITICS AS USUAL.

Sidney P.   May 19th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

He will win by a landslide!!!!! TEXANS FOR OBAMA!!!!!

Burned Christians in Kenya   May 19th, 2008 5:42 pm ET

A. P. May 19th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

This election is about the young people. Those old politics must end and they will end when Obama becomes our next president!
=====================

See educate yourself.

Don't you know it was the old school Dems that handpicked Obama back in 2004 for DEANS DOZEN. GOOGLE IT "DEANS DOZEN"

That is why they are all backing Obama, and thrown Hillary to the curb.

Not so fast.   May 19th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Jesse Ventura got elected GOVENOR with only 37% of the vote.

Obama has won nothing.

An independent could walk away with it.

Venus   May 19th, 2008 5:41 pm ET

Way to go Bam!

Hillary's supporters are just like Hillary!

Obama – don't worry about Mc Cain – Americans want you and change!

A few more weeks – Hillary will completey out of the media!

george   May 19th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Carmen, Just to enlighten you from your deep sleep. He didn't beat Bill and Hill the Media and all of the Clinton haters beat Hillary. This guy had nothing but a free ride. I'm not one of those so called republicans who is sabotaging the blog. I was a long time Democrat that has now switched to Independant. I'm going too just sit back and laugh when the DEMS loose. McCain is a fellow veteran that most of you far left liberals would know nothing about. At least he served when called upon. I wonder if Obama would have done the same. Something tells me the answer is NO. I'm supporting my fellow Veteran. Was "Hillary 08″ now I'm "McCain 08″

Beltway Insider   May 19th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Operation Chaos is still in effect.

Do not get played for a fool by the republicans.

Most of the democratic 'infighting' consists of republican plants posing as democrats.

A vote for McCain is a vote for 4 more years of Bush, or worse.

Don't let yourself get used and deceived.

Vote Democrat '08

noemi in los angeles   May 19th, 2008 5:40 pm ET

Fired up, Ready to go!!

Democrats in the White House 08!!

Raihan Islam   May 19th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

I am still really concerned as to why people would vote for McCain over Obama if they would vote for Clinton over Obama. The logic makes no sense as both Clinton and Obama share almost identical policy positions. You would vote for the president based on personal traits? Think again before Congress and the Supreme Court have to deal with the next executive branch.

Mr. Anson From NY   May 19th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

If anybody is a democrat, regardless of Hillary or Obama, you should support the party. If you feel you have to go the other way just because you r preferred onr does not get the nominee, then you're not a true democrat and democrat does not need you either.

It's time for unity!
It's time to fight the big fight!
And the time is now

Democrat 2008

Sue P / PA   May 19th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

It is falling on deaf ears because it is not Fact Hillary… Please do us all a favor and bow out with some semblence of dignity. Your campaign surrogates and financial backers have stooped so low. Your latest financial backer tries to bribe superdelegates… Glad he has 1 million dollars to throw away. Tell him to pay your 20 million plus debt off.

Clinton supporters and Republicans pretending to be Clinton supporters…. Obama WILL win against McCain……with or without your vote!!!

Our new President………Obama 08 and 12

Thomas   May 19th, 2008 5:39 pm ET

“The states I’ve won total 300 electoral votes. If we had the same rules as the Republicans I would be nominee right now. We have different rules so what we’ve got to figure out is who can win 270 electoral votes. My opponent has won states totaling 217 electoral votes. Now we both have won some states that are going to be hard for us to win in the fall like TX and OK. But I still have a cushion if you look at all the states that I have won and take out those that may not be in our column come the fall. My opponent has 217 electoral votes from places like Alaska and Idaho and Utah and Kansas and Nebraska and many of his votes and his delegates come from caucus states which have a relatively low turnout,” Clinton told voters in Kentucky Monday.

<<THIS

Daryl   May 19th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

any chances of him picking rev wright as his running mate?

Linned   May 19th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

For those of you on the blog calling Senator Obama arrogant – do you know the difference between arrogrance and confidence. If Senator Clinton had the numbers in pledged delegates and the "real" popular vote and became the nominee – I am confident that all of the Senator Obama supporters would have voted for her.

TEO   May 19th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Just say it Barack. "It's over Clintons go back to Arkansas where someone may want you. They sure don't want you in NY now either."

Burned Christians in Kenya   May 19th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

A. P. May 19th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

From New York City:

Obama has always been ready. He is ready. And he will remain ready for all.

What kind of question is it?

This election is about the young people. Those old politics must end and they will end when Obama becomes our next president!
===================================

He isn't ready for crap!!!

You tell me what he's done in his political career?

NOTHING, except vote present in the senate over 130 times.

The Other Campaign Strategist From 115th St & Amsterdam Ave   May 19th, 2008 5:38 pm ET

Mr. Obama has been saying that Senator Clinton has been "a formidable competitor" for at least 6 weeks now. I don't thik the words signify a shift.

He has bested her without being divisive. He has laid a foundation for reconcilliation within the party … That's what we call SMART…

What we all see is that despite claims that he would be "eaten alive" by the GOP's mean machine, we see that he knows when and where to pick his fights … Team Obama will outmanuerver the McCain team.

White Guy for Obama   May 19th, 2008 5:35 pm ET

Being First Lady of Arkansas and the US does not give one experience. If not mistaken, she has been in the Senate 1 year more than Obama. Is that the experience people speak of?

Hillary has shown that she is ruthless and cut throat and will do anything to get back in the White House. Don't ya'll remember the last time she left the White House? Stealing stuff that didnt belong to her. She will say and do anything to cater to the needs of the audience she is trying to reach.

All of those willing to jump ship and vote for McCain in the Fall, do know that your vote will be a vote for 4 more years of Bush's failed policies. Obama and Hillary are more alike than McCain and Hillary. Wake up people and quit whining and back the Democratic nominee. The only good thing Hillary has said in recent weeks was that she planned on uniting the party with the eventual nominee. Her supporters should do the same.

Obama '08
YES WE CAN! AND WE WILL!

Frosty   May 19th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

She is a fighter, I giver her that. Let her finish off the race even though it's already been decided since he won Wisconsin.

I gotta say West Virginia is a laughable state. That explains why they are less educated and less wealthy than most of the states. Once they learn to deal with political and economical issues (instead of discriminating on basis of skin color), they might see some development in infrastructure and intelligence.

Los Angeles, CA.

Daniel, WA   May 19th, 2008 5:34 pm ET

Obama, did you get any message from kenya.. Don't you want to visit them there.. Better to be KLenyan president. There is a vacancy there…

Richard   May 19th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

IF obama becomes president, and says he'll reach across to republicans and work with them, why not? Just why not, Have Senator John McCain as his Sec. of Defense. That would solve any and all concerns of Obamas foriegn policy weakness. Now that would be a TICKET to see.

HILLARY OR MCCAIN   May 19th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

STEVE MC….

There's a better picture out there of Obama…. You know the one with his hands in his pockets during the pledge of allegiance. It is hillarious. Hillary and Bill Richardson are stading in the backgroud with their hands over their hearts and Obama has his hands in his pockets.

I can't wait until that picture is a 527 advertisement and I can hear the background music… Oh, Rev Wright preaching God D#MN America…

This is getting good…. Obamabots=fools

Juliemn   May 19th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Moderate Dems will go to Moderate Mccain if Obama is the nominee, obama is scary, and part of the farleft radical extremist,as in the new Dem party, that we want NO PART OF

THE DNC AND DEMOCRATIC PARTY HAVE SOLD OUT THE AMERICAN PEOPLE, ALONG WITH THEIR OWN SOULS.

THEY ARE PATHETIC,SO I WILL BECOME A NEW DEM/REP

MD Houston   May 19th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

At least American's will have a few more months to figure out what this guy really stands for and believes in. Apparently the democrats don't care. They are much more concerned with Affirmative Action than policy.

OBAMA SUPPORTER   May 19th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

yes he can
I will be glad when we have one nominee
obama needs to get on to the general
good luck
welcome aboard clinton supporters

Tea Party   May 19th, 2008 5:33 pm ET

Obama's ready for the fall, huh?

What's he going to do, pummel McCain with a barrage of, "Hope and change, hope and change, hope and change?"

I heard Obama say in his speech today that a McCain is running for "Bush's third term." That's a pretty funny comment, coming from someone who's running for Carter's second term. Think 1979 was bad? Stick around, 'cause you ain't seen nuttin' yet! ;)

Terrence (Winston Salem,NC)   May 19th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

This is the Al Bundy stance as though he were saying to McCain, "LET'S ROCK!!"

Nancy J   May 19th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Yes we can…..and as a 61 yr young white female….I am for Obama….so ladies, get over it and join the down fall of McCain/Bush policies, we will have a better canidate next time….we have learned a lot, but we need a person that her husband is not a ex-president with baggage,

Peter Damoah-Afari   May 19th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Any living thing should count himself/herself/itself previledge to have the chance to witness the great things that are about to take place in the history of America and humankind.

The dreams of Dr. King has been fulfilled in abundance. Barack Obama has done what so many Philosophers, Psychologists, Freedom Fighters, Men of God and Great Men of Our Civilisation have predicted.

Most of the Pharaohs of Egypt were black, but in order not to portray the blackman as somebody with wisdom, historians and some people tried to cover up the influence of black Pharaohs in Ancient Egypt. Reliable sources show that King Tut, the boy Pharaoh was black.

Forgetting about all the cover ups, the truth that a blackman can do great things when given the opportinuty has seen the light of day. Barack Obama will redeem America and the entire world.

God bless Obama!
God bless America!
God bless the white people who voted for Obama !!!
God bless the entire universe!!!

Annette   May 19th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

First let's settle all the talk about experience, if you have not been a president then you have no experience. If you are a 2nd term president then you have experience. Therefore, is Obama ready for the fall as prepared as he was for the primary.

Dennis   May 19th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Senator Obama should be looking towards the November election. At the rate he is acquiring Super Delegates, it will not be long until he is officially the nominee. Once the last primaries close in June, I suspect the pace of Super Delegate endorsements will continue to increase. Senator Clinton cannot catch him in the count for pledged delegates. After tomorrow, she'll only likely have shrunk his lead by 15 delegates. Meanwhile, Senator Obama will be about 70-75 delegates away from claiming the nomination while Senator Clinton will be about 250 delegates away.

SUE FANCHER   May 19th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

TEXAS;go hillary we stand behine you and bill,,We will not vote obama..Hes nice and handsome but he,s 2 young,,he need sometime to grow up,and then i will vote for him

tracker   May 19th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

TELL THE TRUTH…WAKE UP…OBAMA IS A LIAR AND HAS BEEN ALL ALONG…..I HAVE BEEN A DEMOCRAT MY WHOLE LIFE AND THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I WILL VOTE FOR SOMEONE ELSE…YOU WANT TO BELIEVE IT IS HILLARY AND HER CAMP JUST SAYING IT… YOU NEED A REALITY CHECK…MICHELLE SHOULD STAY OUT OF POLITICS IF SHE CAN'T TAKE THE HEAT…OBAMA COMES OUT DEFENDING HER (WE HAVE HEARD THAT BEFORE) SEEMS TO ME HE IS ALWAYS TRYING TO GET OUT OF HIS LIES…NEXT THEY WILL TRY AND TELL US SHE DIDN'T KNOW ABOUT REZKO OR REV. WRIGHT…YOU STILL DON'T GET IT…WE WILL NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA…IT ISN'T HILLARY SPLITTING THE PARTY…IT IS ALL OBAMA….NOT BLACK OR WHITE OBAMA…WE DO NOT LIKE OR TRUST HIM….OUR NEXT PRESIDENT WILL BE A TRUE AMERICAN….THAT LEAVES OBAMA OUT….

Freida NYC   May 19th, 2008 5:32 pm ET

Nobama,

You are so right! I am a Hillary supporter, and my fiance is an Obama supporter. And I asked him the same question…tell me why you strongly believe Obama should be our next president? And, pathetically his best ans was "Obama says he is going to bring about change" So, to be fair, I then asked him…can you name one particular "change" and the details of it? Again, he said; "Just change, that's what we need in this country."

Write in Hillary in the Fall.

Daniel Santos   May 19th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

We're With Ya Barack!!

Obama/American People '08

PhD in NJ   May 19th, 2008 5:30 pm ET

I can't wait to see the "where's the beef" commercials. Will we ever find out what kind of "change" Obama wants? Trading Obamabots for the Bushies? That's not real change, certainly not change I can believe in. With Buffet's support, Obama certainly won't change how the rich get richer. How is he going to change the way Washington does business – get rid of his biggest Washington supporters like Byrd and Kennedy (the 2 longest sitting Senators)? What a scam! Where is the beef?

Buffalo   May 19th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Those Hillary supporters who would not vote for Obama, Please don't vote for him. We don't need your votes. I pray you feel even worser than what a majority of Americans are feeling with this horrible economy. Support Mccain if you may. I do hope you don't regret your decision.

Ron R   May 19th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

Let's see…IF…

1. I was a republican
2. They dont count the states that vote by caucus..( i think 6!)
3. They change the election process in midstream of an election

THEN I WOULD BE WINNING!!!! So yep, I should be the nominee!!!!

MAKES SENSE TO ME!!!! lol lol lol lol lol lol lol

It's time   May 19th, 2008 5:29 pm ET

These are unprecedented times and look for an unprecendented outcome. It is time for the US to step up to the task. BHO can win, just wait and see who turns out to vote.

Sarah   May 19th, 2008 5:28 pm ET

Great Mr. presidnet
Obama 08&12

HILLARY OR MCCAIN   May 19th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

Quit trying to say I'm a republican just b/c I will vote for McCain over Obama.

Sorry, some people are looking for a leader, and John McCain appeals to democrats. He is a moderate Republican.

I will take a moderate Republican any day over your radical left wing nominee.

Take it to the convention!

Hillary 08

Molly   May 19th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

KEEP FIGHTING HILLARY!!!! MILLIONS SUPPORT & VOTE FOR YOU

How can obama claim victory – he has NOT won! Just get to the magic number and we will all go away!!! So…until Clinton/Obama have actually WON – BACK OFF!

Tom   May 19th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

MARC IN THE CITY: I do not know what channel you have been watching, but Obama has said at great length, and in details about his position so stop lying.

bayo   May 19th, 2008 5:27 pm ET

no more argument , Obama you have won.

Ardnuas   May 19th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

SMART voters are watching carefully, and will NOT fall for the hateful tricks the republicans play. Americans are AWESOME when we are UNITED!
Obama/Hagel ( I want Chuck Hagel to be VP)

Zoey   May 19th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

I will give it to Obama though. He seems to be much more polished and refine going against McCain. About a month ago he look exhausted and disappointed at sometimes. I'm glad to see the old Obama back in action.

sheryl   May 19th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

Marc in New York City, I see you to are living in denial!!!!!!

Obama 08/12!!!!!

MEME FOR OBAMA   May 19th, 2008 5:26 pm ET

My support and prayers are with you OBAMAs!!!!!!!!
your an inspiration indeed

may the Lord continue to be with you
OBAMA '08

stop the madness   May 19th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

I for one am glad that he is thinking like a winner and no I don't think it is too soon in fact I think the DNC should have taken a stance along time ago and declared Obama the winner so that he can move on to fighting McCain and the rest of the nasty republicans without continuing to have to play these games with someone that can not win. ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!!!!!

OBAMA IS THE WINNER GO AHEAD AND LET THIS MAN AND THIS PARTY MOVE ON ALREADY!!!!

Ilene MI   May 19th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

To all the people who post on here that Obama will not win….I got to wonder…are you Republican generated trouble makers?/

I think so cause anyone with half a brain knows this man is our savior.
Not only will he win, he will win by a landslide. It is all but over. Obama will be the next president. Republicans and racists need to get over it.
Yahoo!!!

Finally Decided   May 19th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

"Barack is talking about lay off his wife. He wasn't saying that when he was attacking Bill Clinton. :
IS BILL CLINTON HILLARYS WIFE?????????????????

Ron R   May 19th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Obama 56% McCain 43%……….you watch

Jim   May 19th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

Hillary must be the nominee and if the Super delegates don't want a split that will destroy the Dems chances in November they cannot support Obama any longer.

Clinton/McCain   May 19th, 2008 5:24 pm ET

The reason this has worked is because of the media bias! He's not ready! You're going down in the fall!

A Science Teacher   May 19th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

If anyone here thinks Obama is more of an elitist than any other politician you must not have a very objective opinion.

Did you know he and Michelle paid off their student loans only 3 years ago?

You can't be called an elitist simply because you recognize there are people in this country who can be easily manipulated by fear, religion or both.

Did you know you more likely to be killed by a shark than a terrorist?

Don't vote for Democrats!! The sharks will win and eat all Americans while they are still screaming!!

Donna   May 19th, 2008 5:23 pm ET

SOME ONE PLEASE TEACH HIM HOW TO POSE WITHOUT LOOKING LIKE A SNOB.
WE HAVE ALL SEEN THE POSTER WHERE THEY TOOK OFF THE WORD CHANGE AND PUT SNOB.
HE WILL CONTINUE TO COME ACROSS AS AN ELITEST .
OBAMA,
NOSE DOWN
SLIGHT SMILE
DON'T CROSS YOUR ARMS

BJ   May 19th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

He's going for a FALL in the fall.

love Obama   May 19th, 2008 5:22 pm ET

He wasn't attacking Bill he was defending himself from Bill. So yes his wife is still off limits.

And for everyone who says he's losing states why should he be the nominee? Wait until Oregon, South Dakota and Montana vote folks.

It wasn't Barack's fault FL and MI wont' count. And the only way a re-vote will happen is if its a fair revote. So far Hillary has only come up with solutions that fit her agenda. And then she spins it as though Barack is against hearing their voices. Come with a fair solution and he'll agree.

Concerned   May 19th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Dems supporters——-listen up!

Most of these hate messages are from the republican supporters trying to divide us. Let's not let them do this to us any longer. Wise up and support our party regardless who the nominee is.

Vote for McCain and there will never be low gas prices, our troops won't come home, we won't have jobs and as a result we won't have health insurance.

We are doing ourselves harm and a disservice to our nation/troops if we keep this attitude.

working girl   May 19th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

I'm an Obama supporter, but I think I have to state the obvious- Don't count your chickens 'till they've hatched. Hillary may very well have something up her sleeve.

Good Grief   May 19th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Despite all the sour grapes from DINOs, Obama will lead real Democrats into November and McCain will go down in flames. Finally, we can get the hell out of Iraq and deal with our domestic issues, as well as pursuing OBL.

Elizabeth, NC   May 19th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Past, present, future. What is the difference. Say it as it is my brother. You are the winner for now and will be big time in November. Don't be coy. Yes she was a very formidable candidate. Even Warren Buffet, one of the very richest men in the world has acknowledged you are the winner. YOU ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!

independent voter   May 19th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Obama supporters are such whiners! So very hateful!

What a mess we will be in if this inexperienced person is elected!

arun   May 19th, 2008 5:20 pm ET

Go Obama. MI and Fl are resolved. They broke the rules so they cannot seat the delegates. Hillary Clinton before Dec 2007 sure did agree with that one. What suddenly changed eh ?

Boots on the Ground!   May 19th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

No weapon formed against him shall prosper! Isn't that obvious?

Roman, Philadelphia   May 19th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Dear Hillary supporters, with all due respect, it's over. Hillary is down 190 delegates and there are simply not enough delegates left to reverse the outcome. She has every right to campaign to the end, but after that, I hope you come to realize that Obama has played by the rules fought toe to toe with Hillary and came out victorious. I understand how bitterly dissapointed you must feel, but come November, the nominee who is most in-line with Hillary on every single important issue is going to need your help. I sincerely hope you'll join with Obama supporters to create an unbeatable coalition in November to take this country in a new direction.

sandra   May 19th, 2008 5:19 pm ET

Let the voters' have their say…………on to Jun 3rd!

Go Hillary!!!!!!!!!!!! We support you!

Tjaye   May 19th, 2008 5:18 pm ET

OMG! Could the Hillary supporters show their ignorance and lack of information anymore than they already are?? LISTEN Obama is NOT the reason MI & FL are not seated. He simply wants them seated fairly since he wasn't on the ballot. And MI offered a deal two weeks ago with Hillary getting 59 delegates and Obama getting 49 delegates. Obama agreed and Hillary rejected. Which would tell anyone with an ounce of sense that she DOES NOT CARE IF MI & FL are seated and count…She only cares if they can give her the delegates to win. And even WITH them, she won't win. She is USING you people. Support her because its your choice, but please stop making up reasons or regurgitating her spin JUST as an excuse to support a dying campaign.

Its over! Deal with it! And then DON'T vote for him if you feel that strongly. Just please don't complain about another 4 years of Bush. You get what you deserve. Live with it.

Obama O-8!

diddy   May 19th, 2008 5:17 pm ET

I still can't figure out why Hillary supporters are saying they will vote for McCain. Hillary's and Obama's stance on the issues are almost identical. How could you vote for someone who want's the war to continue for 100 years and admitted he is not strong on the economy. He is everything America does not need.

Obama has proven that we will change the way the government does business. Give the man a chance instead of beating him down because your candidate didn't win. Blame the media, not Obama.

suzanne   May 19th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

The media and the DNC crowned The Great Obama months ago. They will be in for a huge disappointment if he is elected President. He is so arrogant and unable to accept constructive criticism that he will be completely inaccessible to the press who is currently fawning all over him and the American people. Nobody will be able to question his judgment or his policies and his racist, anti-American wife will be guarding the door of the Oval Office.

Griff   May 19th, 2008 5:15 pm ET

Obama is ready for the Fall!! Need I say more???

FactCheck   May 19th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Please, please all you "Clinton or McCain" type, please go ahead and vote for McCain. Us Obama supporters are well off and can withstand another 4 years of high gas prices, outsourcing of jobs, cuts in healthcare and continued war if McCain gets elected. By then you will all be homeless and jobless and the DNC can finally turn the page on the likes of you.

love Obama   May 19th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Hillary did give a tough fight. I would have been happy voting for her over McCain. But I didn't say I'd be happy voting for her.

It is time to take Washington back and if everyone forgot about the Clinton spin, forgot about the media sping then you too would love Obama. He stands for winning for the people. He wants to give the government back to the people. He wants the people of the United States making laws and not lobbyists. He wants us oil free. He wants to create more jobs.

And he is not all rhetoric. He has some great ideas. They're not being reported heavily because bowling, eating sundaes and playing basketball is what the media is focusing on. The issues have already been talked about to death. If you want more issues then watch CNN election center. Go to the candidates websites.

To all the women who love Hillary, we need you. Please do not make the mistake of voting for McCain because you feel like Obama let you down. he didn't, the DNC did. Obama had no control over any of this. The DNC set the rules and he played by the rules and he's winning.

Democrats 08!

LucieLee   May 19th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

WTG~!! Barack!! Hillary is sadly delusional…and she should stay in the race….until the delusional germ decides it is time to leave.

Kiki in DC   May 19th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

Well Obama is just speakling the truth, I agree Billary didn't plan on this happen to her, she knew in her mind that she had this primary on lock. But we told her other wise.

I am speaking on behalf of everyone that has chosen their candidate of choice. We have the right to like or pefer who ever we chose. Why are the Billary basher continue to bash us because we don't agree with their choice. We have reason, just like you and we are sticking to what we believe in. What we believe in is Obama! R-E-S-P-E-C-T that!

Don't knock it until you climb aboard……….We will be leaving the station on June 3………. All aboard………..Choo Choo!!!!

Denial   May 19th, 2008 5:14 pm ET

FRANK May 19th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

HE'LL LOOSE

—————————————————————————————————–
He'll lose frank .. not "Loose" ………………

anyways DEMOCRATS 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ted van Tol   May 19th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

McCain 1908!

Obama 2008!!!!!

Debby   May 19th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

A fight???? I thought he was the candidate for Change and Hope or was that just a politcal ploy to get him elected. Boy Obama barking at the GOP scares me, he sounded like some kind of dictator instead of a uniter.

Riley   May 19th, 2008 5:13 pm ET

It's funny how Hillary goes around saying she wants every vote to count, arguing for the inclusion of Florida and Michigan, yet completely disregards the voters in caucus states when applying her creative math to 'prove' she won the popular vote.

Hypocritical or what?

A vote is a vote is a vote Hillary and your math just doesn't add up.

???   May 19th, 2008 5:12 pm ET

“The states I’ve won total 300 electoral votes. If we had the same rules as the Republicans I would be nominee right now. We have different rules so what we’ve got to figure out is who can win 270 electoral votes. My opponent has won states totaling 217 electoral votes. Now we both have won some states that are going to be hard for us to win in the fall like TX and OK. But I still have a cushion if you look at all the states that I have won and take out those that may not be in our column come the fall. My opponent has 217 electoral votes from places like Alaska and Idaho and Utah and Kansas and Nebraska and many of his votes and his delegates come from caucus states which have a relatively low turnout,” Clinton told voters in Kentucky Monday.

Yes, and we ALL expect Obama to lose California and New York. By the way, how do you include Michigan as part of your "lead", where you were the only one on the ballot and still be able to look at yourself in the mirror?

ChicoSez   May 19th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Why will I vote for McCain over Obama? For the last three months the Obama camp has told me how similar Hillary and the Republicans are and how Barack was completely different. I believed you and have transferred my support from Hillary to the person closest to her beliefs, which according to Obama, is John McCain. And if anybody was really worried about a woman's reproductive rights, you shoulda voted for the woman. The young girls who have abortions are all for Obama, the older women have outgrown the need for this right and don't really care if you kids lose it.
Go out and fight for it yourself.

Randy - Denver   May 19th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Congratulations on reaching this landmark tomorrow Mr. Obama
Obama/Sebilious 08

Ms. Clinton needs to explain to me if counting the votees in Michigan is sooo important to her why did SHE turndown the last offer from the state? It gave her a 10 delegate lead over Mr. Obama in the state of Michigan! She turned it down because, she said, "he recieved NO votes" and she felt she did not get enough of a delegate lead. Ms. clinton he got NO votes because HE FOLLOWED the DNC rules, unlike you, he removed his name from the ballot as requested by the DNC, you snubbed the rules and that is why you got the votes. I ask you this question why is it more important to count those voters who BROKE the rules than the voters who stayed home and did not break the rules? Maybe, and that is ONLY a maybe, when you can explain why you would disenfrancise those who followed the rules, I will grant you some measure of dignity in this contest until then shut your lying mouth!

The RULES (I KNOW you do not think they apply to you) state he will only need 2026 to be declared the winner.. so when he gets those here in the next week will you bow out? I suspect not since you do not believe the RULES apply to you!

EDW   May 19th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

I'm ready to end the Rupublican reign. I'm ready to end the Bush years of shame. Democrats are you with me????!!!!!!

steve   May 19th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Obama can only win if Clinton is his running candidate. Else the dem vote will be split.

The Truth   May 19th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

Hey, I have never seen Michelle look happy. It seems she has a perennial frown on her face. Maybe it's because she has only been proud of our country one time.

Apparently the latest polls didn't include FL, MI, Ohio, PA, NY, MA NJ, KY and CA. Probably polled the bitter old farmers in Iowa and Nebraska. Won't it be something if Hillary wins Kentucky when the polls say she is behind by eleven or so points. Amazing how inaccurate the polls can be when they are run by the opposition.

Give us a break and go Hillary, win one for the Gipper………

GO HILL!   May 19th, 2008 5:11 pm ET

For all of you guys who claim McCain will be 4 more years of Bush, (BTW I just do not believe McCain is ANY WHERE NEAR Bush), you DO have to admit, for the last 7 years, NOTHING has happened on AMERICAN SOIL. I just don't believe we'd be as safe with BO at the helm. He's tooooooo liberal.

Donovan   May 19th, 2008 5:10 pm ET

He still has a current fight to contend with….

Willy   May 19th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

Obama will not be the pick no matter how hard CNN presses it!

carmen   May 19th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

If he can beat Bill and Hill and their Rove Machine, he can do anything

Marc in New York City   May 19th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

NObama will never win against Hilary or McCain.

If NObama is the nominee… I will for the first time vote Republican for McCain.

Nobama has no experience and talks about change…well he needs to change pastor.

All he talks about is change… no details. He is losing his bearings!

Go Hil…lanslide tomorrow!

Everett Edwards   May 19th, 2008 5:09 pm ET

The Democrat Messiah? Can do no wrong?? You Dems are in for a shock!!

Lisa   May 19th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Barack is talking about lay off his wife. He wasn't saying that when he was attacking Bill Clinton. Please DNC do not do this to us, millions of people wants Hillary to win and we will not back Obama. He said we have 57 states and you guys want to select him as our nominee. NOOOOO!!!

GO HILL!   May 19th, 2008 5:08 pm ET

Ya, just like my 12 year old son is ready to run for president…. :)

tell the truth   May 19th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

Wow Hilliary. This is sad. I'm a Obama support and would support you in Nov because I do not want any part of McCain but you must stop with the lies. You are not ahead in anything. Please with the misleading information.

There are some blogger that's giving misleading information also by saying I will vote McCain if Hilliary does not win. There are not Dec but Rep trying to start trouble. Rember you see about 85% of the blogger are saying there are Dec but this is not possible what happen to all the Rep? Think people Obama is winning now why can't he win in Nov. He can win. He will win.

NoBama   May 19th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

This guy is so full of it.

Ask any supporter of his to name something he has accomplished in his "career" and name a single position he has on any issue…and they can't use the words "hope" and "change."

Don't drink this guy's Kool-Aid. He thinks he's the messiah and it is really scary that so many lemmings are going to vote for him…and they can't tell you anything about his position on the issues.

He has promised to enact the largest tax increase in history. He is anti-business and anti-trade. He voted against a ban on killing a child born alive after a failed abortion. He says Iran is not the threat we make it out to be and is for sitting down "without preconditions" with the leaders of Syria, Iran, North Korea, and Hamas. Iran will posses nuclear weapons while he is president.

We will all suffer an attack that will make 9/11 look like a traffic accident if this guy is elected. He is in way over his head and it is unfortunate that so many look to him to become their surrogate mommy.

It is too bad that in this day and age, so many of you are too lazy to look beyond his "rap" and look at him like he is some rock star. So sad America and shame on you for not digging deeper.

Dan (Kirkland, WA)   May 19th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

The DNC rules committe will meet on May 31st, dole out the delegates from MI and FL, but there's still no way Hillary gets there.

My sincere hope is that Mrs. Clinton is winding down her campaign in an effort to ease her supporters into the idea that she will not be the nominee and to help them see that a vote for McCain or a non-vote, is a horrible mistake.

gp   May 19th, 2008 5:07 pm ET

I am once more impresed with his comon sense and judgement. He is so right to let her what she feels has to do.As a child i learned lesson if someboduy is not reasonable enough to discuse with hom you just let them scream and eventualy they will stop when no attention is gained !!!She mighe though need to explain to her voters how she is arguing the same time that every vote counts but same time hopes for mirical to overturn thoe same votes and declare her as leading . That is not only poor math but ONCE AGAIN POOR JUDGEMENT what she is manifesting from very begining over and over..Is she hoping to stay in politics after all that misery ..Go Barack and don't look back , just go…

RickytheGriff   May 19th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

For the love of our children and future generations do not vote for McCain.

A vote for John McCain is a vote for more years of bloodshed in pointless wars.

A vote for John McCain is a vote for the continued distruction of our economy.

A vote for John McCain is to distroy the Bill of Rights.

Democrats MUST work together!

Freida NYC   May 19th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

He will never be ready!

A. P.   May 19th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

From New York City:

Obama has always been ready. He is ready. And he will remain ready for all.

What kind of question is it?

This election is about the young people. Those old politics must end and they will end when Obama becomes our next president!

suzy   May 19th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

What really amazes me is that he still feels like he is the nominee when he's losing primaries!

Steve Mc   May 19th, 2008 5:06 pm ET

Why don't you print that picture of him with the cigarette hanging out of his mouth!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

HE IS NOT ELECTABLE…

Clinton or Mc Cain in November!

Beverly, NYC   May 19th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Hillary, if you like the Republicans rules so much , please feel free to change parties and take your whiney supporters with you. If we were palying by their rules Barrack would be the nominee, remember his 10 wins in a row in February? November is different from the primaries, operation Chaos republicans will not be voting for the Democrat.

Molly   May 19th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

HILLARY CLINTON IS THE DEMS NOMINEE!!!!!
Guess that's all it takes – to say so!!
Obama is SO ARROGANT!!! he has NOT won.
If he wants to be the nominee – it's easy – JUST WIN!! kock her out -
seems like he keeps saying he is the nominee – BUT – then we have another state that VOTES NO!!! Just like KY will do.

Obam is NOT qualified
Clinton is QUALIFIED

Lorenzo   May 19th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Let's make it happen Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Phong Nguyen   May 19th, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Not so fast everybody! Let's take one step at a time! Why do we want to push aside voters in the remaining primaries when neither of the two candidates has acquired the required number of delegates and the issues of Florida and Michigan have not been resolved??? Why do we want to bury the issues under the rugs so soon??? Blame it on the media and the supporters of S. Obama!!! Go ahead and bury the issues and then get ready to pay in November!!!

suzy   May 19th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

he's going to have a huge fall fight on his hands……

Lisa   May 19th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Please DNC do not select Obama as the nominee. He will lose to Mccain I cannot see why you guys don't see this.

Hold On Mr. Elitist   May 19th, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Just another example of Obama's arrogance. Nobody has gotten to the magic number, MI and FL have yet to be seated, and there are still several more contests. I like how Obama continues to tell those that have yet to vote or those whose votes he is suppressing, that their votes are insignificant or better yet, irrelevant. His talk in the past tense is part of his psychological warfare to make people believe that he is the second coming of Jesus. What a joke! When a nominee is chosen, then speak in the past tense. Until then, just shut up!!! Obama is an elitist and out of touch with American's. Hillary… KEEP FIGHTING ALL THE WAY TO THE CONVENTION!!!!

Jeanne   May 19th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

I think Obama is ready for the fall and ready to engage McCain & the Republicans. It also looks like a majority of Democrats are with him and ready to go. The Democrats have a good chance of winning big in November so don't mess it up with internal bickering. Edwards did the Democrats a big favor last week and now it's time for others to do the same. It's time to come together, unite, and form a unified coalition of supporters to defeat the Republicans in the fall.

fairandstraight   May 19th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Regardless to what anyone try to make people believe, this guy is awesome. He is sincerely loved and supported by many from all walks of life.

How can Sen. Clinton claim the votes in Florida and Michigan that broke the rules but don't think the votes should count in caucus states that followed the rules? I am glad the superdelegates are educated and not as easy to be deceived.

Almost Over   May 19th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

That's right Barack, 'call those things that be not as though they were. Romans 4:17

This is a man of FAITH.

You ARE the democratic nominee.

Obama 08

HYPOCRACY 08   May 19th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Ready for a fight…

Just don't mention my wife…

Obama/Ayers 08

Seth in Florida   May 19th, 2008 5:02 pm ET

My head really does hurt. You can't change the rules in the middle of the game. Clinton is simply trying to strong-arm her way into the VP spot. She must realize that every day she insists she is ahead, she hurts herself. She is obviously behind in all metrics and cannot catch up.

Stacy Clarks   May 19th, 2008 5:01 pm ET

LET'S GO DEMOCRATS!!

UNITE IF YOU DO NOT WANT THIS COUNTRY TO GO DOWN THE DRAIN UNDER BUSH JR—-> MCCAIN!!!

DEMOCRATS IN 08!!!!!!!!!!

Steve Mc   May 19th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

OBAMA IS NOT ELECTABLE>>>>>>>>>>>>

The DNC and MEDIA have interfered with this election!

Clinton or Mc Cain in November!!!!

Chief lagosboy, NJ   May 19th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

We are all ready for Grandpa McCain the Warmonger!
Congratulation Obama, we are almost home!

Our President Obama 08’ & 12’

FRANK   May 19th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

HE'LL LOOSE

wyliffe   May 19th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Ready to go for OBAMA in the fall. McCain has simply lost bearings.

Hillary 08!!!!!!!   May 19th, 2008 4:59 pm ET

He will NOT win in November!!!

Tjaye   May 19th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

He should be standing there. It's really good to see that the rest of the nation is not like West Virginia and Kentucky. We care more about the issues than the color of his skin.

Go America!! Go Dems!! Go Obama O-8!!

Obama forever!   May 19th, 2008 4:58 pm ET

What a wonderful time to be alive! Obama will lead us to the promised land. He is such a revelation and I can't understand how all of you who support that witch can't see Obama for the blessing that he is. I don't know where our great nation would be without such an amazing leader. There is something truly special about him that inspires me with such hope.

President Barack Obama in 2008, 2012
YES WE CAN

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