May 19, 2008
Posted: 03:50 PM ET

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Clinton said Monday the Democratic race is not over.
Clinton said Monday the Democratic race is not over.

MAYSVILLE, Kentucky (CNN) — Hillary Clinton took a hard line on the state of the Democratic race Monday morning, telling supporters that it is "nowhere near over."

“I’m going to make [my case] until we have a nominee," she told a crowd at a high school gym, "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.

“This is nowhere near over, none of us is going to have the number of delegates we’re going to need to get to the nomination,” she argued.

A campaign spokesman clarified, explaining that short of a deluge of superdelegates, Clinton believes neither candidate will have the necessary 2,210 delegates by the last primary on June 3, the number she says is needed because she argues Michigan's and Florida's delegates must be counted.

The Democratic National Committee has set the number of delegates needed at 2,026 after stripping those states of their delegates for moving up their primaries.

The Obama campaign has said that after Oregon and Kentucky’s primaries on Tuesday, they will have the majority of the pledged delegates.

But Clinton told supporters that she has the lead in the popular vote.

"Right now, more people have voted for me than have voted for my opponent," she said. "More people have voted for me than for anybody ever running for president before," she added, referring to previous Democratic primaries.

Clinton also made the same argument to the crowd on Monday that she has been making to superdelegates and to supporters for the past few weeks – it’s about the map.

“The states I’ve won total 300 electoral votes,” she said, explaining that 270 electoral votes are needed to win in November and that many of the states Obama has won will go for John McCain then .

“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 said.

Angling for a big win in Kentucky similar to West Virginia’s, Clinton tried out a line that she used there last week.

“You know, Kentucky has a history of picking presidents," she said. "People don’t get elected president without winning Kentucky.”

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Jack Walden   May 19th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

She has to make these outrageous and outlandish remarks to keep herself viable in prime-time. Lets face it, the media had practically given her for dead in last few days when she had toned downed her message.

Kent   May 19th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

A few years on..

Hillary - Bill, sweetie, do you remember when you were President of our land and and your great accomplishments?
Bill - Yes, my dear Hilary, I recall. But I also recall that I never did have…you know.
Hillary - You are so right sweetie. You never did.
Bill - Dear, do you remember 2008?
Hillary - I sure do. I remember how I won the most delegates (both super and pledged), the most states, and the popular vote, including the caucuses. Oh and who can forget that moment when we, I mean I, became the Democratic nominee and went on to lead our great country. Do you remember it as I do sweetie?
Bill - I sure do Hil, dear. Exactly as we said.
Bill and Hillary - Isn't is wonderful that we have each other to share our memories? It sure is sweetie/ dear.

A few years further on…..

Norma Zuckerman   May 19th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

No, the race is far from over. Women and Men from all over the country are supporting Senator Clinton and want her to continue. Florida and Michigan votes MUST be counted….that is the DEMOCRATIC way. I take a quote from the movie Network…" I am mad as hell and not going to take it anymore " ! Just change the "I to We"….and that describes how millions of Hillary supporters feel !

Rick   May 19th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Hillary Clinton / Terry McAuliffe = Muhammed Saeed al-Sahaf (M.S.S.), former Iraqi Information Minister

dz in Austin   May 19th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Women in every remaining state want to be able to tell their daughters and granddaughters that they voted for the 1st woman who should have been elected President. Thankfully I've already had my opportunity. I would have been upset beyond belief if she had listened to you guys and dropped out before then.

Let everyone vote, treat us with some respect and we just might hold our noses and vote for your guy in November.

kris   May 19th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Obama's 2008 campaign against John McCain will follow John Kerry's footsteps against Bush…close but no cigar!

JFK   May 19th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Daniel from Kansas, its not over. The party is not unified and many do not want Obama. I am college educated and do not believe Obama is the answer. I like him but he is not ready.

E. de Leon   May 19th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

Hubris for Obama, there is no Democratic nominee yet, political pundits in the media think they have the last words, not so in New Hampshire and lets include Florida. Go Hillary, you also have the Hispanic and Asian American votes.

Debbie,NJ   May 19th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

MJC have you checked the polls lately? I know how Hillary supporters like polls since the numbers don't agree with them. Obama holds a 16-point lead over Sen. Hillary Clinton in Gallup’s latest daily tracking poll released Monday. He has the support of 55 percent of Democratic and Democratic-leaning voters while Clinton’s support is at 39 percent.
Previously, Obama’s largest lead over Clinton was 11 percentage points, in daily tracking polls conducted in mid-May and mid-April, according to Gallup. Prior to John Edwards’s exit from the Democratic nomination race, Clinton held a 20-point lead over Obama in mid-January. Clinton 46% McCain 44%
Obama 47% McCain 43%

Jeff   May 19th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

I have a question to Obama nation, super deligates, and the demicratic party.
What happens if Hillary wins out
Wins Kentucky, big, squeeks out Oregon, and then wins PR, Montana, and South Dakota.
What does it say about Obama.
Does it say he is the best chance for the dems to win or does it point out his weekness amongst whites or does it point out an even more telling graphic. That since Michelles Obama 's comments, Mr Obama's bitter comments, his relationship with Wright.
His double talk on Nafta and Iraq he has steadly lost voters and major states that are must wins for the dems.
He still gets huge ralleys but he has lost consistantly over the last major contests.

If Hillary does win out there is still no way for her to catch him in the deligate math.

But this contest has been close and if she wins out and Michigan and Florida's votes are counted not the deligates she will be ahead in popular vote.

The supers are allowed to vote any way they want and there is no rule saying they must follow the will of the people.
If they feel he is limping to the finish line they can all change their minds.

I am sure the supers after doing their best to stop Hillary and endorse Obama would not want to go into november with a nominee that won NC then lost 6 in a row to finish the primary season in Indiana, Kentucky, Oregon, PR, Montana, and South Dakota

mike   May 19th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

That's true, it is well beyond over!

HYPOCRACY 08   May 19th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

It has been one heck of a fight for sure…
Can't say either one didn't give it their all…

Obama/Ayers 08

Mike   May 19th, 2008 3:58 pm ET

I WISH THAT THE UNDECIDED SUPERDELEGATES WOULD COME FORWARD AND JUST STOP THIS, RIGHT NOW…YOU'RE TRYING AMERICANS PATIENCE, FOLKS ARE BECOMING LESS AND LESS INTERESTED ANS THIS THING DRAGS ON..

NOT TO MENTION THAT SO MANY WOMAN ARE BECOMING, BITTER, FOR THEY THOUGHT IT WAS TIME FOR A WOMAN TO BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT, AND SAY THAT THEY WILL NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA IF HE IS NOMINATED….

COUPLED WITH THAT AND THE OTHER RACIST MINORITY WHITE AMERICANS WHO WOULD NEVER VOTE FOR A BLACK MAN REGARDLESS, FOLKS ARE LOOSING INTEREST IN THE LONG DRAGGED OUT PROCESS…

South WEST America   May 19th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

There are groups of people in this country that never get polled. The DNC and Obama are going to be very surprise that thousand of Hillary supporters will not vote for Obama. It will jeopardize the general election. We respect Hillary, but if she loses nothing even Hillary can say will persuade us to vote for this man. The man who thinks he can be the President of the United States.
The democratic party lost out with choices made many time before. Resentment toward the news media and Obama growes daily.

JOHN EDWARDS WAITED LONG ENOUGH TO MAKE SURE HE HAD A JOB AND A REGULAR PAYDAY FROM THE GOVERNMENT. HIS WIFE DOES NOT SUPPORT HIS DECISION…

DNC and super delegates: Listen to the unheard…WE WILL NEVER VOTE FOR OBAMA.

James Nelson   May 19th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Unfortunately for her, most of the country, with the exception of Hillary and an ever shrinking pool of Clinton "dead enders", already has a nominee– Barack Obama.

Buh-bye, your Majesty.

Viktor   May 19th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

It ain't over til it's over.

Keep fightin' Hillary…YoMama is boiling in his own juices. But, don't say anything negative about Michelle because she's "off limits". Just like Bill is. Where do the double standards stop?

Hillary '08
Hillary '12

YoMama Never….too bad.

Robert Nicholson   May 19th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Clinton will lose the nomination and run as an independent in November. Only then will she accomplish what she wants and that's John McCain in the whitehouse.

Chut Pata   May 19th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Hillary supporters should have seen the waves of the sea here in Oregon. No! I am talking about the wave of people pouring in to listen to Obama, forming a sea of human being. A biased estimate was that it was just about 75,000 people, though it was much more. They came by land and by sea in ships.

Can any rockstar gather these many people? They should have listened to the ominous thunder and roar of the crowd.

Obama 08

KVN   May 19th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Go Hillary ! Give them hell ! I would hate to see you settle for VP. Don't play second fidel to anybody………Geraldine is not the only one who may not vote for Obama. The democratic party will be punished for playing favorite at the very early stages of this race, as they did, with their ugly 'sexists' attitude. If McCain wins, it will be not your fault, but the DNC. People vote for a candidate and not for an ideology. They can blame themselves and their 'pet rock.'

Shirley, Silicon Valley, CA   May 19th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Hillary is DIVISIVE, DISHONEST, DECEITFUL AND DISGRACEFUL!

Just keep running to divid up the Dems and make your supporters even more hateful!

telling it like it is   May 19th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

hillary is begining to sound like a stalker girlfriend or boyfriend, accepting defeat does not make you less of a person, go home rest, at least you stayed in the whitehouse for 8 yrs not so many people will ever have the opportunity!

Chief lagosboy, NJ   May 19th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

Come on gutless SuperDs lets wrap this up this Bigot and Race Baiter out of her misery!
Hillary, this your Kitchen-Sink Campaign has been a failure, its time you graciously withdraw before we carry you and throw you out! Congratulation Obama, we are almost home!

Our President Obama 08’ & 12’

Scott ATL   May 19th, 2008 3:57 pm ET

None! Clinton is slowly dying of self inflicted wounds. He campaign began on unsure footing with Mark Penn trying to run as the "Experience" candidate. Then she never planned for any contest after Super-Tuesday, She's been caught in lie after lie, she hasn't raised enough money to compete. She just didn't run a good campaign…

Maria   May 19th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Hillary Clinton for President! This campaign will not be over until after the convention. She deserves the nomination and has the popular vote. The BO camp will try to declare "victory," but they can't pull that one over on the American people. Victory to Hillary!

Julie   May 19th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

It's either Hillary or McCain. No Obama, he will start WWIII as is apparent in his comments about Bush. Actually made Bush look good. How is that possible? Obama does not know what he is talking about.

Hillary is right, the campaign is going on and I hope she is the nominee. There is no one qualified to be Pres.

If she doesn't win it, there will be no Universal Health Care because Obama does not know how to get it done.

I truly cannot comprehend why people are for this man. I'm going to vote republican and McCain is more to the middle than radical Obama.

Jim   May 19th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

What is Hillary drinking or eating?? IT IS OVER!!! YOU LOST!!!

JH   May 19th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Last time I checked my opportunity to choose a candidate doesn't happen until tomorrow so this election is definitely not over for ME as I haven't even had a chance to cast a vote yet.

Phong Nguyen   May 19th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Hello, DNC: Ignore the voters of Florida and Michigan and you will pay dearly in November! The DNC has a dilemma in their hand with two strongly supported candidates! The DNC played into the hand of the RNC when they stripped the states of Florida and Michigan of their delegates, a very dumb move!!! Then the Party becomes further divided with the endorsement of S. Obama by S. Ted Kennedy agaisnt S. Clinton! Welcome to the mess!!!

Charles in Florida   May 19th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Hillary the nomination "Kitchen" is closed and you've baked your last cookies. Time to focus on VP and helping to kick some McCain butt in November. OBAMA / CLINTON Unbeatable in 08″

JFK   May 19th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Michigan and Florida should be counted!

Kevin   May 19th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

This isn't the general election, Hillary. This is the Democratic nomination, and YOU ARE LOSING

Cedar Rapids guy.   May 19th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

To Obama08

Obama and Sebilius?
You sure?
This is the woman that supposedly got one guy removed from his post and replaced him with a member of her husband's band. Replaced another with a friend with no experience in the position.
Got rid of a load from the KCC and blocked the hiring of one of those people into another government position despite the hirer stating they really wanted this person.
She is coming to the end of her term and is doing favours for friends and family and I wouldn't want someone who so easily removes people's income and livelyhoods for friends as VP.

Mike in IL   May 19th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

Hillary you have my vote… Obama can not win the primary and he will not win in November…

He has peaked with his support and without the democratic base "women" he can not win in November… I do not believe the polls stating that 38% will not vote for Obama… if that number is close to 3% he will not win… that is right all it takes is 3% to not vote or vote for McCain to lose the election!!!

All of this talk about Clinton having an uphill battle… the media needs to start telling the truth about Obama's chances… If he is the nominee he has an "uphill battle" for the general!!!

Fola   May 19th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

HIL-LIAR-(Y)!

Munster, IN

Joe Reg   May 19th, 2008 3:56 pm ET

This race is really got into her.

Breathing her last breath tough.

Sick of McBush   May 19th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Would people stop the hate? Insulting Clinton only alienates her supporters, which harms Obama's chances of winning. I hold the view that Obama has in some ways been more thoroughly scrutinized and Clinton in other ways. Fact is, Obama is not "new politics," he's' just politics like everyone else. It's not that hard to see. As for the Paul V Clinton, that is a frivolous lawsuit.

Eli   May 19th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

WISE WHITE GUY needs HELP. I dont know why any court case (if there is one) would matter to these Obama kool aid drinkers, just look at all the stuff that has come out on Obama and they are all fine with that. If the skeletons in O's closet dont scare you then nothing should.

Ron L   May 19th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Is Hillary losing her mind??? Doesn't she get it, 53 out of 100 Democratics DO NOT WANT HER TO BE THE NOMINEE!!!

IT IS OVER…DONE…FINISHED…THE BELL HAS SOUNDED…THE PARTY IS OVER….EVERYONE HAS MOVED ON TO THE NEXT PHASE….

YOU HAD A CHANCE..YOU BLEW IT..YOU HAVE SHOWN YOUR TRUE SELF..AND MANY OF US DID NOT LIKE IT….

GO BACK TO THE SENATE…

WEDNESDAY MORNING YOU WILL BE EVEN FURTHER BEHIND…

FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN BROKE THE RULES. THEY WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO MAKE THE FINAL CHOICE AND IF YOU THINK PUERTO RICO WILL BE ALLOWED TO, YOU ARE REALLY TRIPPIN…

SEE YA….WOULDN'T WANT TO BE YA!!!

Kevin   May 19th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

If the DNC chose its nominee by popular vote, the Obama campaign would have run its organization differently, and he STILL would win. Hillary is too disorganized to win anything.

Carolina Girl   May 19th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Absolutely, Michigan and Florida delegates MUST be counted.
Aren't they a part of the United States!" Part of the 50 UNITED states.

Definition of "united" states…. That means ALL 50 states!
ALL 50 STATES NEED TO BE COUNTED, each vote going to the
candidate it was specifically cast for. Not 48 states. Not splitting in random fractions going to each candidate. They weren't voted that way so they shouldn't be counted that way.

Rules were broken MAKING that new rule that Michigan and Florida
needed to be punished! Where in the constitution does it say that "bad states" who don't follow the new made-up rules, must be "punished" like bad school children. The RULE is wrong.

Olivia   May 19th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

If i lived in KY or OR or PR or Montana I would most definately want my vote counted. If Hillary is so irrelevant, why are the Obama people and the rest of the superdelegates so afraid of her.

That is because she is well loved and regarded…she is very much a viable candidate….and her popular vote is right up there.
And…if this country is ready for a black man as president then it should be ready for a woman as president, especially since this woman candidate is highly qualified to do the job.
Superdelegates are trying to push Obama to the finish line and stop this historic race from its natural conclusion.
All of us Hillary supporters are paying attention to who is dissing her constantly, among other things. we will vote accordingly in Nov.

Ryan in FL   May 19th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

You know what gets me is that HRC keeps saying that she is ahead in the popular vote. She has been fighting to count FL and MI for a long time which in my opinion is an honorable fight given her reasoning, not that I agree (I think the punishment should stand, no dels seated this time around) but for her to NOT to count votes (the cacus) in an argurment that she has the popular vote is just totally CRAZY. I mean lets only count the votes in the only 1 senerio out of 5 to get a leader in the popular vote. I don't get it, does she really think that we are that stupid not to see it. It just bugs the crap out of me that she is so hypocritical.

AMERICA SAVE THIS NATION - VOTE OBAMA

Harrison   May 19th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

I have no problem with her campaigning. It is her right to do so.

BUT - this Jeckyll and Hyde act is getting old. She is a solid democrat one day and a venomous demon the next. Someone needs to check her meds. She defends Obama a few days ago and now he isn't fit to be the best candidate.

She is a little strange.

Steve   May 19th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Obama will eventually be the Nominee but Clinton has a very good point about the Electoral College. The last two elections were decided by one state It could happen again.

sue   May 19th, 2008 3:55 pm ET

Don't take my word for it, but check out Rick Kaplan and the Clinton's. Plenty of dirt there.

Julia   May 19th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

YEAH ! KEEP GOING HILLARY! It is just 2 weeks away from all of the states completeing their primaries. It would be Foolish to stop now. Some people want ot Ordain Obama the winner even though he has not won it yet. This has become a Brokered Primary instead of a popular election. It is the superdelegates who are controling the outcome; this is not the way it should be. The Voters should control the outcome.
Obama is so Arrogant! He has been implying that he has been a Senator for two years, OK - now he is ready to run the country.

Rich   May 19th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Hillary and her supporters… you are boring me….

Democrat '08

go HRC   May 19th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Hillary… it's over, you've lost… now do americans a favor and support Obama….

2025 is magic the number… not whatever YOU decide is the number…

and pretty please tell geraldine to go back under the rock from which she came…

dan   May 19th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

"The states I’ve won total 300 electoral votes"\

Who the hell cares. this isnt the general election. Just because one democrat beats another democrat there doesn't mean thats the only democrat that can be a republican. Cali and New York, which alone is nearly 1/3rd of those 300 electoral votes would go democrat if Big Bird was running againts McCain.

nate   May 19th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Reality has not set in with the Obama campaign that the vast majority of Clinton Supporters, the Reagan Democrats, will not support him in November. He is too far to the left for these conservative Democrats to accept. Obama has proposed to save Social Security by increasing taxes on wage earners, penalties to business who chose to seek labor abroad in an effort to remain competitive globally and remain efficient, keeping in place the marriage tax penalty which directly hurts married couples trying to build families, promoting a constitutional amendment to support gay marriages and his position to promote more restrictive gun control. In short, the Reagan Democrats will be paying the price for Obama's Presidency…We will vote for McCain in November.

Jaybrown   May 19th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

I really don't know why she continues to raise the number of delegates for nomination knowing that it's not what the DNC set. She's going against the DNC much like the local leadership did in both those states. If she was comfortably ahead, and those states favored Obama, TRUST ME, She would be making the case that they did not obey the party rules. I think it's ok that she remains in this race. I think it's ok that she request for them to do something about Florida and Michigan, but she is insisting that ALL votes count and ALL Delegates seated, when they broke the rules. And she's only saying this because it's in her best interest. And the fact that Obama wasn't even on the ballot and didn't get any votes in Michigan, she doesn't care. It just seems desperate and annoying.

Jeanne   May 19th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

For anyone that can count, it's over. I had hoped she was finished with this type of campaigning and just waiting out the final primaries before conceding but it looks like my earlier opinion, that she would fight all the way to the convention, may hold out to be true. I guess she doesn't care about whether the Democrats win in November or whether this nation gets past it's current crisis in leadership. Her current actions may determine her future success. She might not be able to get any type of leadership position, ever, if she keeps going the way she's going.

Jim Garza   May 19th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Berat, Park Ridge, IL:

Are you 18? Or just stupid? NC and Kansas will vote RED in the General; Oregon will go Blue no matter who the nominee is.

What is your point?

THE REVOLUTION IS ON….
Hillary supporters have to save this election and we know that Obama is far to extreme (left) and green to lead this country.

McCain '08 for Clinton '12

gdouglas   May 19th, 2008 3:54 pm ET

Way to go Mrs Clinton Dont play int the hands of the media and the backroom boys, Come on women of America do whats right vote Clinton Lets not be foolish here and believe that Obama is not getting the black vote simply because he is black, its time for you to wisen up and VOTE CLINTON. Maybe you want to have a Govt that will cater to their enimies and sit at the table with them and make small talk.

Bridgette-PA   May 19th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Thomas, please stop hatin'. The nominee as you and Hillary both know will be Barack. I can't stand sore losers. What's the problem? Barack won fair and square. If Hillary wouldn't have went into this thing thinking that her last name was going to win this for her, well, you know the rest. All she wants now is for her supporters to get her money back that she "loaned to herself 3X's!). Grow up. We all know that Michigan and Floriday will be seated, just not the way Hillary wants. Let it go and unite. If you are a "true" Democrat, this will be no problem. If you vote for McCain or write Hillary's name in, your a REPUBLICAN to us anyways, and we don't want or need you!

OBAMA-08!

WIll   May 19th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Hillary,
Many of the states that you won are Democratic strongholds that would not vote Republican at this time, or in the foreseeable future. It's hard to believe that California or New York would go Red. Obama will probably win these states.

There's another reason while Hillary's campaign is futile. If this whole primary season gets turned around right now, and somehow some way Clinton is able to secure the nomination, the Democratic party will be thrown into chaos. If you think it's bad now, imagine what will happen if The Party gives the nomination to Hillary, citing… whatever… McCain may as well schedule his ticker-tape parade now.

M Philllips   May 19th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Hillary, it is time for a reality check. Obama is ahead with pledged and super delegates,popular vote and number of states won. He is also not $20,000,000.00 in debt. He has the same team he started with .Not counting the caucases( which you would be doing if you had performed strongly there) and asking that Florida and Michigan voters be seated as is does two things to the democrats in those states.It disenfranchises those who obeyed the rules and gives the vote( and power) to people who broke the rules. Mrs Clinton, you are a Presidential candidate who needs all sorts of rules broken to succeed yourself.

Scott   May 19th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

OMG… blah blah.. I really hate the bickering between the voters personaly, it's like the Yankees against the Sox. Common, when it comes to the ACTUAL issues at hand, theyt are BOTH THE SAME. Why do you think they had such trouble debating? They had to bring silly issues like the Flag pin and Rev Wright… and all the crap that follows Hillary around. I just really want a president that can count!

Stained Blue Dress   May 19th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

How many more delegates does Obama need? Even some of the Hillary supporters have admitted this is over, why doesn't she?

PETER PAUL VS CLINTON 09′

Anonymous   May 19th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

God, that woman is so annoying.
Give it a rest Hillary! Didn't you ever take 1st grade math?

Ed, Santa Fe NM   May 19th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

HILLARY LOSES IN OREGON
HILLARY LOSES IN MONTANA
HILLARY LOSES IN SOUTH DAKOTA

GET IT YET, FAT LADY??? START SINGING AND GIVE US ALL A BREAK

Franco   May 19th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is the most superior candidate period ! Since experience is not being considered for the Dem. nominee I want to cast my vote for Curtis Granderson (Detroit Tiger) and Jacoby Ellersby
(Boston Red Sox). These guys are well spoken and have alot of charisma. Geraldine Ferrara is accurate in her evaluation of Obama. In fact, millons will probably follow her lead in not supporting Obama
in the general election, I know I will !

liz   May 19th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Keep On Going, Hillary!! These people can't handle a horse race - it isn't over till the last vote is counted!!

GO OBAMA   May 19th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

I'm for Obama but don't agree with his strategy not campaigning in Kentucky. Even he won't win there but an effort should have been made to keep it close!
And Hillary is yapping about things which are not true. She should count the stars and add them to her polular count!

Joe in Kentucky   May 19th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

I think this is what they refer to as "the lunatic fringe."

julius   May 19th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

well This article is a about the democratic presidential nomination.
I will not support B.Obama as long as this woman is in the race TO WIN IT!!!!!!

Matt   May 19th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

The truth hurts? Maybe you should face it then Clinton! You can not and will not win. It is not technically over but it might as well be.

Nauseous   May 19th, 2008 3:53 pm ET

Three questions for Mrs. Clinton:

1)What are you saying to Alaska, Idaho, Utah, Kansas and Nebraska?

2)Who taught you that saying whatever the poll of the days favors equates to leadership?

3)Why is it that you're interested in "counting every vote" when it suits you in Michigan and Florida, but letting the superdelegates supercede the voters when counting doesn't suit you?

Nevermind, we know the answers.

Carrie   May 19th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Enough is enough!! Yes Hillary you can finish the campaign trail…you need to to transfer your debt. The rule is the delegates…not the popular vote.

I will be glad when the last primary is over….then we can truly get to running for the presidency.

Kevin,FL   May 19th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Its NOT over! if FL & MI is not counted, and HRC is not the nominee, Obama folks count us HRC supporters to vote for MCCAIN!

Sandra   May 19th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Is Kentucky one of the big states now? I thought it is whoever wins the big states wins; why bother, Hillary, with small states like Kentucky?

Oh! Ok changing fortunes, changing tone.

By next week: As Puerto Rico goes, so goes the Nation.
Really Hillarious!

Elisabeth   May 19th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

Good Hillary, you are are winner!

Christoffel van Vuuren   May 19th, 2008 3:52 pm ET

I am no Hillary fan, even less of an Obama fan, but it is not over until the fat lady sings, and she will only sing at the Democrat Convention. HRC has all the right in the world to fight till the convention is over. Go girl, Go! It is your democratic right to do so.

Mcain is the only one who can keep Americans safe.

Patrick   May 19th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Whats really funny is her last line. Because NO ONE in the last hundred years has been elected president without winning Missouri……. which Hillary lost, and Barack won.

IF, Lisbon   May 19th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

I think we could all agree the lady has a lot of imagination. Sniper fire, ahead in delegates, etc. I suggest a crasg course in maths. Or better still, a crash course on reality. A new Gallup poll says Obama is gaining on her, nationally. Bow out, lady, while you can still do it in a slightly graceful way.

Nick in Las Vegas   May 19th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

I'm proud to support Hillary Clinton for President. Obama has not won my support and should not expect it come Novemember if he is the nominee. Pundits have been telling Hillary to drop out since before she won Ohio, Penn, W. Virginia… Now she is expected to win Kentucy by a HUGE margin and people are saying "this is over"…. I DON'T THINK SO!

Jessica in IL   May 19th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

But it IS over, duh…

Pam   May 19th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

It's not 2210 delegates that are needed to clinch the nomination, it's 2025. It must be interesting living in Hillary-land.

Showme   May 19th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

While no Democrat may have recently won the presidency in the past without carrying West Virginia and Kentucky (in the general election!?!), NEITHER party has won the presidency without carrying Missouri. Obama had the most votes of any candidate in the Missouri primary and the Republicans still had a contest then.

Eric   May 19th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Hillary needs to come to reality. I respect her tenacity, but it is, what it is. Obama is going to win the nomination, as well as the general election.

I hope Hillary come to grips with this soon. Obama is showing her respect, but now, she just can’t let go.

Pray for her…

It's Over   May 19th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

Be a responsible Mother Hillary and quit spending your daughters inheritance! It's Over!

jonnie   May 19th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

She's not called sweetie! I, like a number of dems will not vote for someone who has no experience, lies, never knows exactly what he said, as he always tells us he did not mean to say that, thinks there are 60 states in American and that he has visited 57 of them, do I go on? Barack will not be the next president nor will he have the respect of many democrates. Maybe in about 8 years he would be a good president but not now. It will be McCain in 08, sadly. But then, at least he has experience. We are not bitter nor do we chose to blindly vote for any dem. For the first time in a long time, we are not going to have much of a choice. And Wise White Guy, I wish you lived up to your name.

AM   May 19th, 2008 3:51 pm ET

What ever happened to the issues? Must not be all that important in this on going scuffle.

*munches on popcorn*

I love it when Dems fight among themselves. Great entertainment. I don't even need to say anything really to stir it up any either. It gets even better when one side plays the racism or sexism card on the other.

Go Hillary! Keep on fighting.

lezah2   May 19th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Go Hillary. I won't vote for Obama even if Hillary is the VP. He will never get my vote.

Denise   May 19th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Thomas: The PRIMARIES are about delegates — not electoral votes. Her argument is bogus and her handlers are making her look ridiculous at this point.

Mark   May 19th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Well Hillary has all her supporters hanging on to a dream that has slipped away. Its really boring to watch her talk about staying in the race when its impossible to win so by her staying in she is just trying to draw more attention to herself so that she can try to get a landslide decission about Fla and Mi. All I can say is look past the smoke and mirriors and you will see what she is trying to do (BEND THE RULES TO HER FAVOR) by staying in Hillary get out before you sink the DEM party and the US

Marilyn   May 19th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

The media has determined that Barack will be the nominee, no matter what happens in the final primaries. However, there is no way he can win in November! I am a lifelong Democrat and I will NOT vote for him, nor will anyone I know.

The Lone Ranger   May 19th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

HILLARY, THE STAGE LEAVES DODGE AT NOON ,.. BE ON IT. THE AMERICAN PEOPLE HAVE WOKEN UP TO THE LYING, CONNIVING, DISHONEST, WAFFLING, SPINNING-TWIRLING, CHEATING, PANDERING, MANIPULATING, AND ALL THE OTHER DIRTY POLITICAL TRICKS. PLEAD YOUR PHONY CASE ALL YOU WANT, NO ONE IS LISTENING TO YOU. GET LOST.

HI HO BIG BROWN OBAMA 08

Sweetie   May 19th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

I'm praying for you and our party!

Obama is not a viable candidate and what he and his wife and supporters have done to the Party I have worked for and loved my entire adult life is HORRIBLE!

I have never seen so much HATE and division-the reason I won't be voting for him in Nov. I fear what the Obama's will do to our country; based on what they have done so far to our Party we are in BIG trouble.

I hope I get to vote for you!

Hillary 08/McCain 08

Marmom   May 19th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

This better not be another election that is "stolen" - no one will stand for it. By tomorrow - Obama will have the majority of pledged delegates according to the rules that both sides agreed and signed their names to. Changing the rules at this point is what sore losers do (regardless of the fairness of the rules) . Time to be a leader and accept the decision of the majority.

Rod   May 19th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

2,226 delegates are needed to win the nomination. Without MI and FL. the nominee will have no credibility.

Letha   May 19th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Stupid, stupid Obamanation groupies! My state is one of the last to vote and you say my vote wont count which does not give you the right to say she should leave. YOU are what will split the nation come November when you have taken my right to case a vote. I'm independent but will support McCain just because of these kinds of comment which clearly tell me YOU have no clue and your candidate has no experience.

prairieguy   May 19th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Don't you just love her new math….no wonder she flunked her 1st bar exam!!!!!

The race was over months ago…she just fails to accept reality.

If Barack loses in Nov she will be the one to blame for all her divisiveness, race and gender card playing, her Rowe playbook playing.

As far as I am concerned she can join the Republican Party since she has camapigned as such.

You lost…get over it and either help untie the party or leave it!!!

Ron   May 19th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

How can this be over without Florida and Michigan? Enough of Sen Obama insecure dirty politics. Floridians for Sen Clinton.

D in New Mexico   May 19th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

Bah. This long-time, dependable-voting Democrat is switching Independent, and voting McCain. The DNC is being ridiculous, and all the 'old-school' politicians are endorsing obama - for change? I think not. Wake up, people, geez. I'd love to see a little light come on in those dark heads of yours, obamabots.

Jay   May 19th, 2008 3:50 pm ET

talk about a sore loser. shes too caught up with the idea of being the first female president that she just doesnt realize that shes already lost. All she has accomplished is in creating a rift in the democratic party. And lets face it the vast majority of her followers are simply voting for her because shes a female and they want a female president because they feel that its "their" time.

The Anti-Hillary   May 19th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Oh yes, dear, it's over. There ain't a river of tears you can cry to get that nomination now. Do your legacy and the party a favor: go campaign for Obama while you still have a legacy left to salvage.

If you don't want to do that, then just go away. Your time is up; and all you Clintonistas who are drinking the cool aid, who say you'll vote for McCain or stay home instead of supporting Sen. Obama, you're not true Democrats and probably weren't gonna vote for him anyway, so take your marbles and follow Hillary out the door. And take that Hal Holbrook-looking, shriveled up, wrinkled hosebag bigot Geraldine Ferraro with you.

GO OBAMA '08!!

Patrick   May 19th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

No where near over? really Hillary? I think we both know thats not true, but I guess telling lies is a clinton family thing

lol   May 19th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

you hang in there hillary, it's not the math, its the map. the electoral map and popular vote are in your favor. you are the more electable candidate! you are going to win KY big, and your closing the gap in OR. keep going madame president, your loyalist are with you every step of the way!

AJ, IL   May 19th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Don't fool yoursellves! It is over! Hillary is just in "public" denial mode to angler for something on June 1st. What Hillary wants is still unclear? Does she want to be Obama's VP? Does she want Obama to adopt her mandated Universal Healthcare? Does she want Obama to pay off her campaign debt?

Inquiring minds for Obama want to know! The way the next two primaries are expected to go (Kentucky to Hillary and Oregon to Obama) and the superdelegate tally that Obama is now enjoying (25 to 35 superdelegates per week) Obama will reach 2026 by May 30th!

vdemocrat   May 19th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

Hillary is the truth can't you see obama has a bad speech writer? He steals his Ideas from hillary. MCain is laughing at the democratic party all the way. Its true Hillary is the only one who can beat Mcain because she is not a false person

Huntsville, AL Supports Obama!   May 19th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

She reminds me of the guy from "The Office" - she has been fired and continues to come to work because of a glitch in the system and a few people keep voting for her…

I honestly forgot about her…

Obama/Richardson '08

Sam Kansas City   May 19th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

you go, hillary.

keep going to the convention

Jason   May 19th, 2008 3:49 pm ET

There's nothing wrong with her staying in the race. As long as she keeps the negative campaigning down. I respect Senator Clinton and would have been happy for either of them. In fact, I started out a Hillary supporter but after I looked over their stance on policies like healthcare, I went to Obama! I will be sad if the Hillary supporters don't help Obama in November. I think once Hillary is officially out and supports Obama, many will come around.
I also don't think Hillary should be VP. She would be a much better and stronger senator to help getting change done in this country.

Christoffel van Vuuren   May 19th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

I am no Hillary fan, even less of an Obama fan, but it is not over until the fat lady sings, and she will only sing at the Demcrat Convention. HRC has all the right in the world yo fight till the convention is over. Go girl, Go! It is your democratic right to do so.

Mcain is the only one who can keep Americs safe.

Ricky Galileo   May 19th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Say what??

Not over???

Count the posts to this story.

Last month her comments generated hundreds of posts…

No more…it's over.

Choose hope and dreams. Live Free!

Michael, Oregon   May 19th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

Didn't Hillary say in the pennsylvania debate that Obama could beat McCain? I am sick of people letting Hillary get away with all these BS statements. 'Obama cant win', 'I have the popular vote', 'You need 2210 delegates'. I think Hillary has an advantage being a woman. If a man were to say these things he would be laughed of the stage.

David K   May 19th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

You young folks (under age 60) do not know what can happen at a true NOMINATING CONVENTION when no candidate has the delegates to win the nomination on the first ballot. All bets are off! We could end up with a nominee who was not even campaigning!

Charlotte   May 19th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

If the superdelegates give this to Obama as expected, we will lose in November. If a far left liberal such as Obama is the nominee, and add the race card if you will, how can he win in November? Dukakis and Kerry were not black and they lost, what makes you think Obama can win? We will have 4 more yeas of republican rule, maybe the congress will be in more of a majority for democrats and that might curb any threat for confirming far right judges to the bench. I will write in Hillary Clinton and I hope everyone of her supporters will also.

Independent in Florida   May 19th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

One of the CNN political analyst (supporting Clinton) said bluntly:

"Eggheads and blacks cannot win the Dem vote'!

I usually do not get upset but saying that we have to promote ‘stupidity’ for our political gains or as our hope for future were a little too much for me to handle.

ANNIA   May 19th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

I will write in your name on the ballot comes November, Hillary. Be strong.

Joan Ross   May 19th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

This is extremly sad. I feel very sorry for Mrs. Clinton.

Denise   May 19th, 2008 3:48 pm ET

This woman's quest for power is downright scary. The party is sending her a clear message. She wanted to continue this thing with the hopes of winning by super delegates. The only problem is…. the super delegates are clearly going with Obama. She's only picked up a couple since PA. Today the senator from W VA went against the majority of his state and endorsed Obama. The only way she wins is through some diabolical plot via Puerto Rico and fuzzy math. She has shown herself to be a vindictive sore loser and I've had just about enough of her. She really does think she's entitled.

Mr. Wow   May 19th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

This is starting to get really bizarre. Not only is Hillary trailing in super delegate and delegate support, but also the popular vote. How she continues to possess any clout is beyond my level of comprehension. Initially, I had respect for her, but now she's become highly obnoxious and seemingly concerned with her own self image.

Justin   May 19th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

It's over, toots.

Mississippi   May 19th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Some one should tell the Clinton's tha t this is over. She will not be the vice pres or the head of the sen. She doug her own grave, when she voted for the war and would not accept the fact that she cast the wrong vote. If she had of done that she would of been the 1st female pres. She shoud take her husban d advice stop digging the hole. Mcbush will do far worse than HRC. He cant even raise money. The only thing Obama has to do is show pic's of mcbush with bush. That's what they did here in mississippii and took that seat from them. Not even FOX will be able to help mcbush. Mississippi is Obama country !!!

tony, Mount Vernon, NY   May 19th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

If it's over why are huge numbers of people still turning out for Hillary? If Obama IS the nominee shouldn't all the Hillary supporters just stay jome? Just because Obama, his supporters and the media say it's over doesn't mean it's over. I think super delegates should pay attention to these final primaries and think to themselves if Obama can't close the deal with all the fanfare behind him now among fellow Democrats what will happen after the Republicans start to tear into him.

jack   May 19th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

You go girl!

It's not over until Hillary is the President..that's it and thats all!

Jer-bob   May 19th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

PLEASE, please, please go away! I know the idea of NOT being the center of attention is worse than withdrawing from Ambien and I know in your world this can't possibly continue without you but you are on a burning ship with a beach pail full of water. Get off now!

DPZ   May 19th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Hillary is depending on the DNC to hand her the nomination. It is not
going to happen it is over and the only reason Jonh Mccain is still a
undamaged candidate is because she is still hanging around and
even she knows it is over.I dont understand why she is holding back
the democratic party oh…I forgot she think the is all about her and voters well Republican voterws keep her delusional just watch when June 15th pops up she is going have to drop out. This is absurd she
shouldn't even still be in the race she is old news already defeated
by the Obama train……

Bayou Joe   May 19th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

The Crowds in Oregan came to see Obama not to vote for him. We want to know if he is the ONE. 666 or Not.

New Orleans for Obama   May 19th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Why is it that Hillary does not want to abide by the rules that SHE AGREED TO???? The networks should flash the scanned copy of the agreement with her signature on it.

The delagates will be seated…but

IT IS OVER.

Obama '08

Rod   May 19th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Keep Fighting! The pundits do not decide the presidency, the people do! Fl. and Michigan must be counted! If they are not counted, whoever is the nominee will be a flawed candidate. The Democratic nominee must be chosen by all 50 states, NOT 48. The race is a dead heat. It is not over. Keep fighting! WE WANT YOU TO Fight ON!!! The process was designed so thst we not only get a nominee who will make a great president, but one who will win in November! Hillary has the swing states! She has the women vote nationally by a large margin! Let's win in NOVEMBER!!!! Hillary id the ONE!!!!!

Mary   May 19th, 2008 3:47 pm ET

Senator Clinton,

PLEASE continue to run…right up to and including the Democratic Convention!
Forget the pundits and the media blitzes telling of your demise….YOU are STILL winning state primaries……and the VOTER'S Votes are still
asking that you continue!

NO matter who is ultimately the Democratic Presidential candidate.?..all votes must and should be counted!..this is the founding
meaning of DEMOCRACY!

The math…regarding delegates and superdelegates will all be counted in due process(…and the wisdom of the Democratic Elections Committee..will ultimately include Michigan and Florida..by consensus)
Soooo……the race is NOT over until the last VOTE is Counted!

Best of luck to both of You…Senator Clinton and Senator Obama!

Congratulations to You Both For a Invigorating, stimulating and hard fought political race!!

God Bless America!…and God Bless Democracy!!!

Maggie VT   May 19th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

She should not keep saying the caucus states do not count and they are small. If she becomes the nominee, she may not get those states. She keeps repeating they don't count. I thought everyone was saying she was not going to be nasty anymore. Guess someone was wrong!!!!

Are you serious?   May 19th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Why does she keep making up her own numbers, math and rules?

Eric   May 19th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Give it up, Hillary. You don't have the votes. You won't have the votes. You're not going to be VEEP because Obama would need a food taster … though you'd be incredibly valuable to him in other ways. So just accept the fact that America doesn't want you to be President, and get on with life.

Dino IL   May 19th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

I'm guessing that HRC will still be saying, "it ain't over…" at Obama's inauguration in '09. Wish her the best of luck in 2016…

Go Hillary   May 19th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

I agree with WIlly

oh and ………………..

it's not over

it's not over

it's not over

it's not over

it's not over ……………………

Steve Gilbert   May 19th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Actually, it is close to over. It's May 19 already. It's closer to being over that it was one week ago.

Time doesn't stop!

Oh, and why do all the Clinton stories have the top of the page?

Don't really care… I'm voting for McCain anyway.

old whitey 4 Barack   May 19th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Where in the hell does she get 2206? I have dimentia, and I know it is 2026, She is embarrasing, for females. Just like Michelle Obama said ,she is changing the goal posts, again. Please Hillary, go back to the Senate and make Bush bring my boys and girls home.

vdemocrat   May 19th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Hillary 08 the preacher thing is blowing up in his face! along with his family problems. The older the wiser! You can catch up!!

Jamaal Kansas   May 19th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Hillary this is your conscience callting "It over". Man she really is in denial. Cnn why is she still in the news she lost months ago she is only that thinks its not over

Patricia   May 19th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Dear Hillary…. you have only yourself to blame for all the animosity we feel for you… You try to change the rules… 'after' saying those votes shouldn't count…. now that your crying for 'all' votes to count… what about the ones that didn't vote for anyone in those States… thinking it was pointless, your not concerned about them, your only concerned for the ones that voted for 'you'… and if that doesn't smarten your fans up, 'you' put your own daughter in a position to have to cover for you about the Bosnia lie. ..I think that is despicable to do that to your own child! Your have no values, integrity, or real heart for people.. you are self-serving, at all costs. As a woman your age, I am appalled at my own gender for supporting you to be President . Someday, I want a female President too, 'but', it needs to be the right one. That is not you.

Rudy NYC   May 19th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

Democracy means majority rule, not most boisterous rule. Obama has the numbers in every category, super delegates aside.

FACT: DNC rules required that all candidates remove their names from the ballots in Fl and MI, and not campaign there.

Besides, the Michigan situation was created in large part by Clinton supporter Michigan Sen. Carl Levin, in what has been argued as veiled attempt to restrict the number of names on the ballot in Michigan. The MI change included a provision that write-in candidates could not keep their delegates, and would surrender them to the lead vote getter. Clinton? So it appeared when it happened.

ObamaMama   May 19th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

DEMOCRATS, PLEASE! I have been a supporter of Obama since this race started but would vote for Hillary if she were the nominee. The fact remains, that even though I don't like her tactics (and some of these overzealous, negative Hillary Supporters), THESE CANDIDATES ARE VERY SIMILAR ON WHERE THEY STAND ON THE ISSUES. I know that some of you Hillary supporters feel the same about Obama and us overzealous supporters :-) but PLEASE VOTE ON THE ISSUES!! We have too much to lose (homes, savings accounts, jobs). Please do not vote to spite a candidate and end up hurting yourself, your family, your community!

PLEASE VOTE DEMOCRAT 2008

Gadissa   May 19th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

It will be over soon.
Obama 2008

Eli   May 19th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

If Hillary is not on the ticket in the fall, this LIFELONG DEMOCRAT will not vote Democrat this year. I think she should be an INDEPENDENT on the ballot and lets all vote for her then. I think the DEMS have done this all wrong. Their GOLDEN BOY will FALL. I will never have to apologize for voting for Obama.

Char   May 19th, 2008 3:46 pm ET

SORE SORE SORE SORE SORE
LOSER LOSER LOSER LOSER

Edgar   May 19th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

All of you Obama supporters are going to eat every single negative comment you wrote about HRC. All of you will also be broken heart when Obama losses GE, you watch and see and the only way it won't happen is if you put HC to the ticket and even that could also be a no gammer due to Obama!

Carl   May 19th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Is she mad, or on something? There is no way she is going to win and if she doesn't actually know that, then there is something seriously wrong.

I just hope she changes her mind soon enough to not harm the party more than she already has.

Bill in Illinois   May 19th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Sorry to tell you Hilly but the "fat lady" has sung her song and you ain't in it!

RemoCrat   May 19th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

This is great news. Only Hillary can prevent the disaster that is about to happen to the Democratic Party and if for some fluke Obama would win in November, to our country.

Keep up the fight for America. We love you Hillary.

Rick in Florida   May 19th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

It certainly WOULD HAVE BEEN OVER if the media had ever done their job and reported on the LAWSUIT (Paul v Clinton) filed in the California courts. FRAUD allegations (duh….really….its the Clintons) and SERIOUS charges at that. They took MILLIONS.

Come on CNN…..DO YOUR JOB !!!!

judesuper   May 19th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

It is so over. Wake up Hill. You and Bill are out. FINALLY!!

Y   May 19th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

YAAAAAAAAWN…

Theogracias   May 19th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Oh yes it is sooo over…It's soooo funnny….hahahahahaa Hillary had all the advantages and lost to a black guy nobody every heard of that everybody thinks is a muslim…hahahahah… boy how pathetic is that??????? Wow Hillary how did you waste all that money people hgave you?????

Bobby tray   May 19th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

She has every right to stay in the race. But, just like the last runner in a marathon race; they finish but they do not win.

Larry from LA   May 19th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

SUPER DELEGATES IT IS TIME TO UNITE THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.
AFTER MAY 20TH AND JUNE 3RD I HOPE ALL THE SUPERS WILL ENDORSE OBAMA AND LETS END THIS CLINTON EGO TRIP. i FOR ONE LOST ALL MY RESPECT FOR HER AS A POLITICAN AND AS A PERSON.

Adam from NY   May 19th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

yes, it is.

Ed NJ   May 19th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

It sounds like she wants to take this all the way to the convention!

The super delegates will need to step up big and put a stop to her scorched earth path to the destruction of the Democrat's chance to win this falll.

Irishspaceonk   May 19th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

I'm for Obama, but I'm also for Clinton staying in until June 3rd. Because at that point, Obama will be able to say he soundly beat her.

What   May 19th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Everyone just settle down. Hillary has obviously lost, and Obama is not right for the country so far as being president of it. I guess we will have to settle for McCain and hope for the best. That being said, it is up to the hard-working Americans to turn this thing around. Don't feel like you have to rely on any politician, because they will just let you down. It's happened time and again. There will be times when you have a little and times when you have a lot, but if you have strong principles and morals those are what should be most important.

Jason   May 19th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

It's nowhere near over. It's about an hour PAST over.

Barbara in PA   May 19th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

keep going Hillary! let us let all of the people out there including the majority of the media, know that we live in a Democracy! the present administration forgot that years ago and it is more than important
to keep Democracy going in this primary. (Pay attention Senator Dean, Senator Kerry, Senator Obama and all the others on the train.)

Our constitution works- let it play out! Time to think like grown-ups.

Fed Up   May 19th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

The typical Clinton way…she's still in it only to raise money.

It's OVER!

Candi California   May 19th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Just let her continue. She needs to be able to bring in money from her diehard fans to pay off her debts. It is costing around a million a day to continue. She does not want her staff to go on welfare. They probably cannot collect unemployment. They need her. We also need her. We need the light hearted approach she brings to the process. We also need her to bring Ferraro back into the fold. Just don't preach to her about adultry and the like.

Mike, Raleigh   May 19th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Keep it Going Sen. Hillary.

You will be the next Dem president. If not 2008 then it will be 2012.

Jai (glory) HIllary

Beverly, NYC   May 19th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

THE NILE, not just a River in Egypt. If she takes this to the convention her legacy is finished. SELFish just like her whiney supporters, with their threats to stay home or vote for McCain if they don't get their way. She is not even fit to be VP. I guess the road to the WH now runs through Kentucky. The only good thing about that state is Diane Sawyer, who lives in NY.

bvcfgtr   May 19th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

"If we were counting electoral votes…"
"If we ignored the fact that we all agreed to disavow the MI and FL primaries…"
"If the Dems had winner-take-all primaries like the GOP…"

Here's another fun thought experiment, Hillary…if the nomination process was like golf, and the candidate with the fewest delegates was declared the winner, then you're our nominee!

All hail HRC, the President of Bizarro World!

Sue in Florida   May 19th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Stay the course Hillary. Let these keep posting as if it will make
a difference. People, you can't make it over when you choose.
She can stay the whole way ……and she will.

Rus in St. Paul, MN   May 19th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

"Nowhere near over" is a bit of an exageration, since it's obviously really, really close to over. Even including Florida and Michigan, it's really, really close to over. Math is just not in Hillary's favor, it hasn't been since before Pennsylvania.

The only way the outcome would change is if Obama either doesn't take the nomination, or has a scandal so huge come up that the supers change nomination for the good of the party. Either way, Hillary would get the nomination if she was fighting this hard or not. It's Obama's to lose now, not Hillary's to win.

We all get it Hillary, you are a fighter. But insulting our intelligence with new math, or selective math, doesn't help your cause. Realize you've done better in the polls when you've been more down to earth. People loved the Hillary in New Hampshire, the one that was not on the attack all of the time.

Don't go out this way on mis-information and pouring salt into the wounds of this campaign.

ATLian   May 19th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Just because she won those states in the PRIMARY doesn't mean they won't vote Democrat in the general election if she is not the candidate. How arrogant.

Tony - DC   May 19th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Hillary may not be the greatest choice, but out of the three stooges we are stuck with, she sure is the best choice!

If the Dem. Party, superdelegates had any brins or guts, they would realize it too. Once again…….so close!

L & I'm out peace   May 19th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

There she goe's again……….lol

ladymary   May 19th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Hillary is posturing for 2012. She can work as hard as she wants, but until she learns to tell the truth and gets rid of the letch she wilol NEVER get my vote. I'm sure in another 4 years the USA can find a good qualified woman to run.

v.ananthan   May 19th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

I think if the democratic party doesn^t accept that Hillary is getting more popular vote and doesn^t select her as their nominee then Hillary should go independent ….

*************************************************************************
HILLARY IS UNDOUBTEDLY THE BEST LEADER TO LEAD AMERICA *************************************************************************
SHE WILL BEAT BOTH OBAMA AND MCCAIN IN THE NOVEMBER ELECTIONS…

-Hilary 08

K   May 19th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

It isn't over. Otherwise, we'd see a winner. If you think Obama has won, then why are you so afraid to let this race play out?

And if it was over, why does she keep winning states?

To be honest, I think the only problem is this process takes too long. Let all the primaries and caucases happen in just a month or two and then let it be over.

FLORIDA Voter for Barack Obama   May 19th, 2008 3:44 pm ET

Ok Psycho.

Deb   May 19th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Hillary needs to throw in the towel. Barack Obama will be the nominee. And as a Floridian I'm glad there is no recount. Hillary's evil and desperate. Give up and face the facts a Black Man has given you the royal beatdown.

Independent   May 19th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

I forgot to mention that she is now in Kentucky saying a President has never been nominated without Kentucky! What happened to West Virgina, or did you already dump them?

Emma   May 19th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

It is not over yet and if Hillary is not the nominee I am from the old school and I WILL vote for McCain, so will others in my family. I lived through eight years of Bush , I think I can handle McCain.I have seen no reason I would want to vote for Obama.He sure has had some smug looks on his face lately, and CNN still loves him. You are wrong MP Pennsylvinia . He has tossed plenty at Hillary , some by way of surrogates. The Obomanics have really been nasty,Just as CNN has.The article about Hillary going to church yesterday should have never been wrote. The comments were redicules.

What the Huck?   May 19th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Well, you know.. it's like the saying goes, "As Oregon goes, so goes the rest of the country!!!"

OBAMA ALL THE WAY BABY!!!!!!!!!!!!

robert ga   May 19th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

You cannot make your case on being dishonest. I MEAN REALLY , YOU ARE GOING TO COUNT MICHIGAN for yourself EVEN THOUGH YOU were the only one on the ballot. if that is not dishonest i don't know what is .
We are not saying that the people did not vote , they did and their delegate may be seated, but not on your terms. worst case they should be split done the middle and given half a vote each. These two states need to be purnished at some level for going against the national rules.
And all this talk about winning the big states did you really win texas that much. you lost the delegate count there and only won by 1.5% point the the primary votes.

The Lady   May 19th, 2008 3:43 pm ET

Obama needs about 116 degates to reach the 2026 goal, he wil probably get about 80 between now and June 3rd. Which means he will only need 36 superdelgates to endorse him. The plane is landing Hillary get off while you can still hold your head up.

Huh?