May 19, 2008
Posted: 02:33 PM ET

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 Ferraro is a supporter of Clinton's presidential campaign.
Ferraro is a supporter of Clinton's presidential campaign.

(CNN) — Geraldine Ferraro, the outspoken former Democratic vice presidential candidate and a supporter of Hillary Clinton's White House bid, told the New York Times she may not vote for Barack Obama should he be the party's nominee.

Ferraro, a former member of Clinton's finance committee who resigned that post earlier this year after making comments many viewed as racially offensive, also said she thinks the Illinois senator has been "terribly sexist" over the course of the presidential campaign.

The comments appear to underscore the potential difficulty Obama may have courting some women voters in the fall — many of whom have said they feel a solidarity with the New York senator over the barriers Clinton faces in her bid to become the first female president.

Ferraro has not shied away from discussing the impact of race and gender throughout the Democratic presidential campaign. In March, the former congresswoman told a California newspaper the chief reason Obama's candidacy was successful was because he was black.

"If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position," she told The Daily Breeze. "And if he was a woman, he would not be in this position. He happens to be very lucky to be who he is. And the country is caught up in the concept."

Ferraro also said Clinton had been the victim of a "sexist media."

Obama later called those comments "ridiculous," and Clinton said she disagreed with them.

Ferraro maintained her comments were not racist, but ultimately resigned from the Clinton campaign after they caused an uproar.

"The Obama campaign is attacking me to hurt you. I won't let that happen," she wrote in her resignation letter to Clinton, adding, "I am who I am and I will continue to speak up."

Filed under: Barack Obama • Geraldine Ferraro • Hillary Clinton


joe   May 19th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Hillary is not getting the nomination and those who would rather vote for McCain over Obama are probably Republicans at heart and voted for Bush in the last two elections.

Sly in Seattle   May 19th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

you women are pitiful

58 white old ladies for OBAMA   May 19th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

SO WE WERE A BIT HARSH. NOT

WE THINK OF THIS BIGOT AS MUCH AS WE DO OTHERS.

HAVING BIGOTS LIKE FERRSLIME ON BOARD THE DEMOCRATIC

PARTY MAKES IT HARD TO DIFFERENTIATE OUR SELVES FROM

THE THE REPUBLICANS. THROW HER BACK IN THE SLIME

PIT SHE CRAWLED OUT OF.

Anyone but Obama   May 19th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Boy, some of you just don't get it. A vote against Obama or any other Democrat isn't necessarily a vote against the Democratic Party. If Hitler had been a Democrat in the U.S., would it have been a bad decision to vote Republican? Voting for Obama would be like voting for a Louis Farrakhan wanna be. Sorry, but my Democrat vote isn't going there.

Jason   May 19th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Hillary has again released Ferraro to inject venom into the Democratic party hoping to ruin Barack's chances so that she will run again in 2012.
But we, Obama's supporters are waiting for her in 2012. But senate and any other contests will be beyond Hillary's reach.

Karma, maybe she does not know what it means.

Crush Rush   May 19th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Republicans are starting to suffacate in the stench they made for years.Its like watching Lions take down an aged Elephant.

Carol   May 19th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Geraldine, you are a bitter, angry woman and sexist person yourself. I could care a less about your hypocritical comment. You blame and accuse the medica, Obamas supporters and Obama himself as being sexist, however your remarks and actions over the years speak mountains to the sexist views you have of everyone who does not agree with you.

Obamas comment calling someone sweetie makes him sexist. Well as a parent, I call people sweetie and hun left and right. I guess that makes me sexist in your eyes?

You might want to look up the meaning of sexist. You will find there are key elements missing in somebody just calling someone sweetie before it's sexist.

The Realist   May 19th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

To all the WOMEN out there, especially the HRC supporters that won't vote for Obama in the fall! I encourage you to stay home or vote for McCain and see what impact your decision to throw out LOGIC will have on the lives of your daughters a grand daughters. The next president will most likely be able to appoint 1 or 2 judges to the supreme court and McCain has already stated he would appoint some good ol' conservatives! We are getting closer to seeing Roe vs Wade being overturn. So with the help of you guys or should I say "gals" we can finally make abortion illegal in this country!! After all, it just won't be right to vote for anyone but Hillary for she was preordained to be president

msims   May 19th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

For the democratic women who will not support Obama and blame the media for being sexist.

The media may be sexist, but they did not run Senator Clinton's campaign. She has had every advantage in her bid for President.

1. The Clinton name
2. Huge amount of the democratic hierarchy support
3. President Clinton
4. Money
5. Polls all in her favor

Face it! Her campaign blew it! Most reasonable people can see that she needed to fire Mark Penn, Terry Mac.

So please just get over it. Hillary has no one to blame but her self and her campaign staff.

kees   May 19th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Following your election 2008 I’ am starting to think The great USA is looking like a third World country, openly telling lies, abusing and accusing one and other. Counting seems to be a problem, what are computers for? Many people write with hate in their hearts, there are those who still blatantly discriminate and don’t want an black or a female as their president, disowning their own Party and vote for the opposition because their party’s fairly chosen candidate is either black or a woman, where I think you as an American should be proud to have the first black or female president in your history and show the world what it means to live in the land of freedom, the land of sugar and honey. Instead we see a country that starts wars, is nearly bankrupt does not have a decent healthcare system, corruption and we could go on But they still want to be the leading power in this world, they still dare to judge other country’s.
I would say get your own backyard in order, Vote without spite for the party you believe in and turn your country back in what it should be, one that others can look up to and use as an example.
DARE TO CARE from within, for yours and others
Go for the change and future, good luck.
Citizen of this world.

Beth   May 19th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Good for her! That's my plan too.

It isn't bitterness BTW. I am an independent and couldn't care less about party unity. I prefer Clinton to McCain, but McCain to Obama. Issues are important but so is believing the candidate is qualified for the job. Substitute any first-term Senator and I would feel the same. His arrogance and yes DIVISIVENESS has just made me all the *more* determined that he has done nothing to deserve my vote. Sorry but I refuse to be a lemming.

If he is so determined to help americans, why did he not even warm his senate seat before running for President? And what exactly did he actually ACCOMPLISH in Illinois that makes him think he can vault from that to the highest office? Did he transform Chicago politics? Not so much. Then…

Take a look at his actual US Senate career– what has he actually DONE? Not much of substance.

I've done lots of community volunteering. I would have voted against the war, I think the government needs a lot of work. According to this campaign, I think I'm qualified. I'll shoot for 2016 and start looking for a suitable runningmate. Now to find a vapid slogan……

Skepticus   May 19th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Ms. Ferraro is a blunt, honest woman who "tells it like it is" and some people don't care for that. Mostly Obama supporters, those mindless zombies who cannot even explain why they like the Pretender to the Throne. "Change" is easy to promise but very difficult to deliver. Obama is a racist and a liar who wasn't even black until he chose to be during his high school years. I do not want a President who was ever a member of the Congressional Black Caucus, a very racist organization. Geraldine did not go far enough in denouncing this poser.

Heather Seattle, Wa   May 19th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

As a white woman I have been told that it's my duty to vote for my "sister", how dare I betray her by voting for a man? I have receive nasty grams from NOW, the HRC campaign, Emily's List, about my obligation to HRC because we share similar biology. A true feminist would tell me to do exactly as I have done…..educate MYSELF on the candidates, make MY OWN decision, exercise MY right to vote. If anyone is sexist, it's the Clinton supporters who do not trust us lowly women to make an informed decision. The angry rhetoric comes from them aimed at anyone, male (they hate strong women), women (traitors!), black people (you owe the Clintons), educated people (activists!)…..the only people and ideas that seem to have any worth in this election are their own.
I am a white woman, I voted for Obama. Not because I hate Clinton or dare to betray her, but because his ideas align better with mine. Why is it so hard to believe that this is possible?

Left Coast Mike, Laguna Niguel, CA   May 19th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Here we go again. All those repubublinik Ann Couler wannabees post here as "Hillary" supporters and say they are not going to vote for Obama if he gets the nomination. Of course you won't. We don't care. You're staying home and watching Fox News that day, just like evry other day of your life has been so you found a "Jesus" that fit right in with your political point of view. By all means, stay home. Those of us who believe in this Nation more than the King James version of the Bible will be voting that day ….. in numbers the world has never seen before …. million upon millions of us. And the rest of you, please stay home and be angry. It's what you do best.

Greg Pa   May 19th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

B Black ,

Are you raciest? Do you hate white people?

I can't believe CNN let you post.

Swalker327   May 19th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Ms. Ferraro is so bitter its obvious that needs what she doesn't have — a piece of the male organ !!!

joeparadis   May 19th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

It is too bad that the primary is coming to an end. The subjects of sexism and racism are just now being discussed in a serious way. The American public is now on to the race-baiting and has had time to take stock of what is real and what is not. I once thought both Mr. Obama and Mrs. Clinton were fine candidates. Now I have a real concern about Mr. Obama's substance and am increasingly disturbed by his mindless, destroy-all supporters.

Tony Smith   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

My question to everyone. Is Obama responsible for Hillary Campaign flop? So Ferraro based on your logic. What you are telling us, is that if Hillary does a sex change and paints herself black, she'll definitely win the primaries. Give us a break!

Rich   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Democrats watch out for people who say that they will vote for McCain if Hillary isn't the nominee. A lot of them were Republicans from the start trying to help Bush Jr out in the general election. Democrats don't fall for it!!!!!! We can't afford 4 more years of Bush!!!!!

zephyr99   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Let it go, people. The Democratic primaries are almost over. (What a farce — Michigan and Florida don't even count.) It's time for "Hate Fest '08," better known as the general election, to begin. It's little wonder the American people already have the government we deserve!

BigBody   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

her 15 minutes of fame are 7 minutes overdue.

P.A. VOTER   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

We don't need her vote. I would think that if there were anyone on the planet that understood what you have to go through in this country when running for the highest office in the land it would be the 1st women to run for VP. Obviously I was wrong and thus we don't need nor want your vote Ferraro. Go back into the cave you came from. Your own candidate doesn't agree with you. And I would like to see any evidence of Obama being sexiest. That is a bold claim, funny I didn't see any actual examples to back it up in this interview.

AN OHIO VOTER   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

The DNC sat back and watched the manipulation and hatred that targeted over half of the party base. Sexism!! Some of them even participated. I am not a Republican however, I do not believe that they would have allowed the media treating a Republican female in the manner that they have treated Senator Clinton. They would have raised hell for 40 days and 40 nights. DNC, is this how you treat the females in the party, or is this treatment only for Senator Clinton?: I will not legitimize this treatment with my vote for Barack Obama. I will write in "Minnie Mouse" instead. The DNC leadership is a joke.

Ambika   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

I am with Geraldine Ferraro. Atleast she says and I quote"I may not vote for Obama" But I know for sure I won't vote for him if he is the nominee. On the same line I do not want to waste my vote by sitting at home on the election day. Yes you guessed it right. Maybe it will be a lesson for democrats who are known to choose losers.

Jannah   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Senator Obama has been a gentleman throughout the campaign. Ferraro needs to shut up and realize her opinion outbursts are not welcome or appreciated.

VJmem   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

She is just as divisive as HRC can be. If she doesn't want to vote for BHO, then don't do it, but, nobody asked her opinion. Get over it – you and those who have just been waiting on someone to get this mess started.

Michelle   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

One would think, at this stage in the game, Ferraro would be working toward solidarity within the Democratic party, as the ultimate goal of either Clinton or Obama's campaign should be to defeat McCain and work toward getting the country back on track. There's nothing wrong with stating that racism and sexism exists in this country – those are facts. But the way in which Ferraro tries to make her points about those conditions just keeps making her appear to be a mud-slinging, marginalized has-been trying to get her name in the papers again.

Nicole   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

I have never in my lifetime seen so many "True Democrats" say that they would never vote the nominee, which leads me to believe that some people have other motives. If we are all Democrats let's support the nominee. It is not like Hillary is sqeaky clean she has a horrid past that would have dredged up. Hillary , "Women and Warrior for the 'hard working whites"" was somerthing manufactured by her campaign when the racial divide was seen. Come on Hillary is a millionaire with a silver spoon in her mouth If you are a Democrat then you know that McCain is not good for your interest and writting in Hillary is a throw away vote. As a women, I am sad that we will be unable to have a women president, But what I also know is we can not have 4 more years of Bush Policies. Wake up people! Put race aside and think! There have been 43 white presidents you can vote for one black one!

Matt   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Sour grapes. She make a racist statement and tries to accuse him of being sexist cuz she got fired.

Weak!!!

Tina   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

You folks who are "bothered" (anthing is a convenient excuse, right?) by Obama's use of the word "sweetie" and think it shows he's sexist…it's a term many people use (myself included) for both sexes. And besides, I don't think a woman like Michelle would ever have married a sexist.

sam   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

I'm a minority male that's for Hillary. Obviously she's not going to be on the ticket, barring some major disaster with Obama.

However, I will be voting for Obama, or ANY democrat that is representing the party.

I know the general preception outside of the US is that Americans either have selective amnesia about our history or we just choose not to remember our actions, but in this case it proves to be true yet again.

Poll any voter leaning towards voting for ANY democrat before the primaries and the majority of people would have said they are happy with any candidate. Now that we have had a particularly bloody primary season everyone seems to have forgotten why we were so gungo-ho about getting out and voting. OUR MUTUAL DISDAIN FOR THE LAST 8 YEARS!

Yeah we can argue about who would be better for the country, Obama or Hillary… but we seem to have forgotten that NEITHER of them can be worse than Dubya!

andre   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

that's why she lost the election when she was a VP candidate… internal bickering… she hasn't learned from it..

she's useless and washed up, who cares what she says? or karl rove and doug feith says? they have theri own agenda… this is exactly what obama is campaigning agaisnt… wake up america and put obama in the white house. a bit of change will do you good…

and unite democrats… forget the bickering and the trolls…

Uncle Sam   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

How dare Ms. Ferraro think she can vote for the person not the party?
What is this country coming to?

Independents for McCain '08

kat   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

this bigot's opinion is irrelevant. she can join joe lieberman and zell miller in betraying her party. who cares about this harpy?

Micks   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

The Democratic nominee, no matter who it is, could come over to my house, kill my family in front of me, and I would still vote for them over McCain!!!

ron   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

is she not voting because he's 'sexist' or because he's black?

Cryston, St. Louis   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Fro my friend in Boston. "Sweetie" is a term of endearment in the south. Women are not in the least offended by that term. Never have never will, unless it's a story about Obama. On the other hand, "boy" has never been a term of endearment to African-Americans. Never have, and never will. Only if you are black or you take some time to understand being black will you recognize that there is no comparison between "sweetie" and "boy".

Emit   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

She is still Bitter over her failed VP bid

Eke, Greenville SC   May 19th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

The comment that Obama "happens to be very lucky to be who he is" to me is a very naive one. He is not the first black man to run for the presidency. Why did the others fail to make it up to this level? Were they not who they were?

The fact is that Obama has run a very strong and intelligent campaign. He has practically beat Hillary on all fronts – ranging from fundraising to actual votes and supporter-turnout. With all due respect to Hillary, but her campaign organization failed to plan very well and never anticipated tough opposition from someone like Barack and that is where they got it all wrong. By the time her campaign machine caught up with this oversight, it was already too late because the momentum had already shifted towards Obama. That is why they have playing catch-up when it should never have been that way in the beginning.

In any case I will not ask her of any others who think like her to vote for Obama but I ask that they let the rightful candidate emerge. Let there be no favoritsm or changing of rules in the middle of the game.

Elle   May 19th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Geraldine Ferraro, go find the rock you climbed out from under!

John Burke   May 19th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

When will these hysterical women just shut up? You and your yenta poster child lost. The media isn't sexist it is right. Now step aside and let the true candidate get to what is important beating McCain.
Let's build an Obama Nation
Obama 08

Damon   May 19th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

And to think I once respected this woman. The Democratic Party has done a great deal for this woman's career. Now she has become a bitter old woman with a mean streak so deep she's betrayed her party and become an agent for John McCain. What a sad turn of events which will now overshadow and destroy her once honorable and historic legacy.

Jeff S.   May 19th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

COME ON !!!

To vote for McCain just to spite Obama is absolutely ignorant.

Look at the issues. Vote the issues. Obama is nearly identical to Clinton on most of them. McCain is a whole different direction.

It is this mentality that scares me as an American. People don't THINK. They just act, based on soundbites, unsubstantiated emails, etc. That is why the Conservatives and their slimy tactics are so successful – by taking advantage of the dim bulbs in our society.

Phil Mckenzie   May 19th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Maybe Ms. Ferraro should consider leaving the party if she is unwilling to support its nominee. Her comment strikes rather arrogant for someone who as vice presidential nominee lost her own district by 10 points to Ronald Reagan in 1984.

Darren M.   May 19th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

My sister in law calls me sweetie, should I be offended?

Shawn, Takoma Park, MD   May 19th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Geraldine WHO?

Nobody cares.

Claudia - Oregon   May 19th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

She is sounding like a very bitter woman – one who is not introspective enough to see it in herself.

cindynewyork   May 19th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Why is CNN even reporting this? CNN is the most biased and unfair media which is focusing on HIllary just to prolong the democratic primaries. I have started feeling a renewed respect for Fox, because atleast they are forthright on the fact that have leanings towards the GOP. CNN yesterday reported that the crowd for Obama's speech was 50,000 when the actual number was 75,000. There were only very few people at Clinton's Stump speech, but it was covered in full with good audio, but when Obama started speaking, the reporter had a lot of things to say and won't shut up and the audio quality was so poor when Obama started speaking. Whenever, there is a coverage of Obama, CNN screws it up!! Maybe the producers are racist.

Michael   May 19th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

'[Ferraro] also said she thinks the Illinois senator has been "terribly sexist" over the course of the presidential campaign.'

How might we as readers distinguish Ferraro's vapid comment from the other high-powered lies and distractions? Really? How is this news and not some blatant attempt to both stir up the hornets while keeping a flailing and petty campaign in the public's eyes? Maybe evidence to Ferraro's accusations were left behind in The New York Time's original article. Maybe that article is actual news.

Ted van Tol   May 19th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Holland for Obama!

We can not wait till november!

Finaly a man with a warm hart for the world in the White house.

What a change after George Bush.

He is a gift of heaven, dont crusify him!

Looking for clarification....   May 19th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

I hear a lot of ppl claiming to be Dems talking about not voting for Obama if he were the nominee. I implore any of you to please explain to me rationally, how a non-Obama vote be in the BEST interests of our nation? Please focus the response on the issues.

Mark   May 19th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Obama's opponent in this race is a woman. His job is to discourage people from voting for her, and point out her faults. That's not being sexist, that's being a presidential candidate. If speaking about your opponent in a negative way constitutes sexism because they're of the opposite sex, then by that logic Clinton would have to be considered racist.

The thing is–I know that neither of them is. Obama's NOT sexist, Clinton's NOT racist, they're just two politicians competing for a vote.

Seriously, can we stop giving headlines to this kind of foolishness?

OBAMA WILL PROSPER IN USA   May 19th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

PEOPLE PLEASE WAKE UP AND ADMIT THAT YOU KNOW OBAMA IS THE ONLY ONE THAT WILL MAKE USA A BETTER PLACE TO LIVE.PEOPLE THAT DO NOT LIKE OBAMA,DO NOT KNOW HIM ,PLEASE STUDY ABOUT HIM AND YOU WILL REALIZE THAT OBAMA IS OUR FUTURE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!I LOVE YOU OBAMA.GOD BLESS

Chuck, Democrats United We Stand   May 19th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Your right, if Obama was a "WHITE" man, he would have already won and sewed this nomination up. Why, it's his message, it is his stand, it is the way he runs his campaign, and lastly it is the simple fact, that he has done a great job of not going completely hostile and negative against Hillary. Although they have both been somewhat hostile and negative towards each other he has done a great job of staying away from politics of the old. One last comment, had he been white, Obama could have tossed the same crap at Hillary as she did at him and gotten away with it. The fact that he is not white has been a hinderance, the white america would not accept a none white going negative and mean spirited at a white woman. That is the sad but honest truth. My hat is off to this man, for what he has accomplished.

G. Haugabrook   May 19th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

I feel that Geraldine Ferraro has exhasted her use to the democratic party and needs to return to the relm of private citizen. I do believe that her opinions are both supported and prompted by Sen. Clinton. I believe the recent attacks on Obama by Ferraro and national womens organization are prompted by the Clinton campaign to continue negative characterization of Sen. Obama. It is more than apparent now that she will not be the candidate, and these attacks are to make it difficult for Sen. Obama to win; with the hope that Sen. McCain will win, giving her the option to run again in 2012.

Anonymous   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I have never in my lifetime seen so many "True Democrats" say that they would never vote the nominee, which leads me to believe that some people have other motives. If we are all Democrats let's support the nominee. It is not like Hillary is sqeaky clean she has a horrid past that would have dredged up. Hillary , "Women and Warrior for the 'hard working whites"" was somerthing manufactured by her campaign when the racial divide was seen. Come on Hillary is a millionaire with a silver spoon in her mouth If you are a Democrat then you know that McCain is not good for your interest and writting in Hillary is a throw away vote. As a women, I am sad that we will be unable to have a women president, But what I also know is we can not have 4 more years of Bush Policies. Wake up people! Put race aside and think! There have been 43 white presidents you can vote for one black one!

White/female/age 55/Texan   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Obama got another SD this morning – Dwight Pelz, Washington State Dem Party Chairman. That brings his total to 300.5. Clinton is 279.5.

Ferraro is indeed behaving shamefully at a time when we are going to have to unite – as Hillary will want! I am an Obama supporter, but I will vote for Hillary if she gets the nomination fairly.

Ross   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Chris from Michigan, thank you for showing everyone that there are those in both Michigan and Florida that know what the truth is and that are sane and reasonable. Your right, the states broke the rules and both candidates were for penalizing them. The only difference is that Clinton changed her mind after she won the states.

Tangi   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

GREAT!!! She don't pull that much weigh….if she could she would. Ferrero go just in a lake near by and don't attempt to come up for air!

Obama will win without your vote..I bet your kids and grand kids will for for him!! Get a life…..

OBAMA 2008!!

Me DE   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

have said since the day one the election began, that I will NOT vote for Barack, I will NOT vote for Hussein, and I will NOT vote for Obsama.

We have a right to vote who ever we want to vote for…

McCain VS Obama …McCain will win
McCain VS Hillary …. Hillary wil win

You decided who your next president!!!!

Kevin - ID   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I am really getting tired of the Hillary Clinton supporters trying to take this primary process by fear. They keep saying "If you don't take the person i choose, I will make sure you lose in the fall." How is this different from George Bush saying if we don't vote for him, the terrorist will win?

This is a democratic process. The will of the people in the party gets heard. The national Party sets the basic rules for the primary, and then each state party chooses how to carry out their part. Some choose strait elections, some choose caucuses, some states are winner take all, some are split.

Florida and Michigan both voted before the rules allowed them to. So they have lost their delegates. I would like to see them have a voice at the convention, but they cannot have all of their votes. They broke the rules, they have to face the punishment. If they had 50% of their presidential delegates, all of their platform delegate, and lost all their super-delegates, I think that might be acceptable. Their super-delegates we in part responsible for the state breaking party rules.

Honestly from my point of view, if the democrats switch to a winner take all system in the future, I would only accept that if they were all caucuses. It is a better judge of who is really willing to get involved in the system and get the candidate elected. It is easy to spend 2 minutes voting, it is hard to spend 3 hours caucusing. It shows which candidate can energize the voters more.

Gman   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Why is it that Hillary supporters are so angry and anal and ready at any moment to vote for another four years of this crap that's ridiculous! Mr.Obama is the only one out of the three who can go out in the world and say I did'nt vote for this war that our president ignored the rest of the world and went alone.He is the only one.We are supposed to be the party of all not just rich bigots.Who hates civil rights and womens rights.Gas is high as ever it was a $1.00 a gallon when bush took office and if you gas up daily you will see the effects that a dumb vote in 2000 and 2004 has done us all.Foods high bills are high and jobs are at an all time low. and you will vote for mccain if hillary does not win wow that's ignorant and disturbing!We need a better leader than hillary or mccain OBAMA 08 ps screw ferraro old racist small minded self.

bea   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I too will never vote for Obama, unless Hillary is also on the ticket.

I am a lifelong Democrat who is appalled that we are about to nominate de most inexperienced candidate in modern times to the highest office in the land.

Leave it to the Democrats to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory!!!

Roy B   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

She's irrelevant and her time has past. This is not news, just the ramblings of a bitter old woman who blew her chance.

WLK   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Gerry is showing the true face of many of the old democrats. She tried the race card; it did not work; now she is trying the gender card.

Obama and others should just overlook at her "radioactive" comments and move on and remember many young women backs him…

BTW: What does Ferraro brings to the table anyway.

Rudy NYC   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

This is an example of a politician who is "owned" by another. Look up GF on Wikipedia for a brief biography.

Let's see what HRC's reply to these comments will be.

Tito   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Who cares, that is why Hillary MUST GO OUT of the race…

She is dividing the Party….

Winkzilla, Tucson   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I am happy that she had never become our Vice-President. We have had a narrow-minded president for near 8 years. If Ferraro reflects Hillary, then certainly we would again have a narcissistic mind blindly crashing into reality, which in turn would bring more suffering to the America people. We do not need these old ego-driven people pulled to the magnate of power. We need people that properly disperse power back to the American people.

Wake up Moonies   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

You cannot trust CLINTON? How can you trust a guy who calls his grandmother "a typical white person", calls reporters "sweetie", buys a mansion in Illinois for $300,000 under cost due to shady political connections, has a wife who gets a $200,000 RAISE due to hospital connections and oh, yes, she is ashamed of her country yet she grabbed all the government aid she could while in college. WAKE UP CRAZED OBAMA MOONIES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

unity 08   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

she looks like she is on crack

Bart   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

When exactly was Obama a sexist? Maybe she means that Obama is the sexiest?

And really? There are no more important issues? How about: war in Iraq, universal health care, education, global warming, reform of a political system, US position in the world…

People, stop thinking with your dicks or ovaries and start thinking with your brain…

former Democrat   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Obama is a phony. Believe what you want to believe, about him, about Hillary supporters, about Republicans. Some people are actually interested in the truth.

Gregary Lansman   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

GERALDINR FERRARO DOESN'T MAKE ANY COMMENTS WITHOUT THE BLESSING OF HILLARY CLINTON. HILLARY IS FORCING OBAMA TO TAKE HER AS VP; OTHERWISE SHE WANTS OBAMA TO LOSE. WHATEVER COMES OUT OF FERRARO'S MOUTH COMES DIRECTLY FROM HILLARY'S MOUTH. WHAT THEY ARE SAYING IS…DON'T VOTE FOR OBAMA UNLESS HILLARY IS ON THE TICKET.

IT IS ALL ABOUT HILLARY. SHE COULD CARE LESS ABOUT GAS PRICES, FOOD ON THE TABLE AND HARD WORKING WHITE OR BLACK AMERICANS. IF SHE REALLY CARED, SHE WOULD CAMPAIGN FOR OBAMA UNCONDITIONALLY AND MAKE SURE HE WINS BECAUSE HE SHARES SILMILAR VIEWS.

HILLARY IS RUTHLESS AND CORRUPT.

Bill Brown   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

This is the NEW Clinton plan – the plan to point out that without her on the ticket, Obama 'can't' win.

This amibitious farce of a leader never gives up, does she?

What has she ever 'led?'

I entered this year fully expecting to vote Democrat. But given the choices – a seven-year Senator who is running on the coat tails of a morally bankrupt husband and a three-year Senator who voted 'present' in order to avoid taking a position – I have little choice. Neither has ever led anyone doing anything.

Me DE   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I have said since the day one the election bega, that I will NOT vote for Barack, I will NOT vote for Hussein, and I will NOT vote for Obsama.

We have a right to vote who ever we want to vote for…

McCain VS Obama …McCain will win
McCain VS Hillary …. Hillary wil win

You decided who your next president!!!!

Harry   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

CNN – Why do you keep giving this woman the opportunity to voice her stupid opinions? – I keep getting put into moderation but this stupid woman gets published?

Susie   May 19th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Just read these post from all the Obamniacs. If you are white and don't vote for Obama, you are racist. They don't need the votes of the Clinton supporters. Do they plan to fix the election or just anoint Obama and forego the election.

Ferraro may be just a typical white person but she has a right to her opinion and to vote as she wishes—that is what this country is about. You (all of you Obamniacs) have a responsibility to respect her choice; just as she has a responsibility to respect yours.

By the way, if all the Clinton supporters vote for McCain, guess who will be President!!!

mns   May 19th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

wow.

genius idea clinton people:

feminists united for mccain!
so he can destroy roe when he gets to pick new justices for the supreme court.
so he can eliminate federal defense of title IX cases when he rolls back funding for the office of civil rights.
etc.

you people have got to get a grip: mccain would be a disaster.

Madalynn   May 19th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

I agree wit her I refuse to vote and I know many that will just not vote if its Obama….bunch of blind bats out there.

vicky   May 19th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Who cares about this racist? God will bring angels to do His work. She is day dreaming. This is about God changing the system not about experience. Geraldine Ferraro, sit and watch God.. OK

Debbie for Obama   May 19th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Who really cares. I am so tired of all the pouty Clinton supporters. Such entitlement mentality. I would love to see a female President, just not Hillary.

Angel   May 19th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

If Obama were a white man he'd already be the democratic nominee!

Dedrick from Atlanta (in Portland)   May 19th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

This is news? She is old. She is white. Odds have always been against Obama getting her vote. Who cares?

mc9320   May 19th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

I am from the UK and have observed the democratic presidential race as a neutral over the past few months. However, I'm appalled by some of the abuse and unjust comments directed at Obama without anyone ready to start talking about actual issues!!!!

How anyone can say that the media is biased towards Obama is beyond me. I have no reason to take sides in this election as I cannot vote, but it seems to me that he has been unfairly treated by the media ever since he started to become the frontrunner.

Is this an attempt to boost ratings in order to make the race seem closer than it really is?

I'm not saying the UK is perfect by any means as our media can be awful at times, but surely its their duty to remain neutral in such an important event and just report facts and talk about issues..

Any slight mishap by Obama in what he says is jumped on by the press, where as Clinton's antics are totally ignored..

It is a shame that this is what the US presidential race has turned into and many people around the world are waiting to see who wins in November, and from what I gather Obama would be a far more popular choice….

Chris from Michigan (yeah THAT state)   May 19th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

SINCE CAPS GET THE ATTENTION OF PEOPLE USUALLY PLEASE READ BELOW.

Do you REALLY want McCain as your candidate just because Obama or Hillary don't win; both of whom said they'd support each other 100% if either was the candidate. Do you really feel THAT spiteful just because your candidate didn't win? If so, then you play a dangerous game because to elect someone who ISN'T like your original candidate, is completely mind boggling and potentially harmful not only to yourself but your country as a whole. Do you really want to cause all this harm to our party just because you feel disadvantaged or left out in the race? Shame on you.

Ironman   May 19th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

I'm tired of hearing all the Clinton losers say that she did not get a fair shake. That is complete and total BS. The both got the same deal. And she was supposed to be the smarter tenured leader? A mimanaged campaign, poor staff choices and a history of scandal that goes back 25 years. That's what did her in. If you whinners can't accept the way American politics is played maybe you should pack up and camp out with Bin Laden. You all are just sore losing chumps….

jonathan   May 19th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Obama can do no wrong. He's a flawless being. In fact, he is the new Jesus Christ. At least this is what the media and the Democrat's in congress and of course his supporters would have us all believe. But just wait… just wait….

joseph   May 19th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

I TOTALLY AGREE WITH HER AND I WILL NOT VOTE FOR OBAMA NIETHER.

Sophia Beck   May 19th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

SO? Why would we expect to vote for Obama- She is somewhat egostistical-she should vote for McCain!

Kyle Indianapolis, Indiana   May 19th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

I AM SO SICK OF THIS OLD RACIST COOT! SHE'S A NOBODY! PAY NO ATTENTION TO HER, SHE WHINES FOR ATTENTION!!

Maggie   May 19th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Hillary08!…I couldn't have said it better myself.

As for B BLACK…you must be a plant…if not, you are a "typical African-American" You are the reason we have HATE in this Country. You are the reason for the divide. I didn't do a darn thing to you or your "People" and if it is so terrible for you here, GET THE FLOCK OUT… and that goes to all the rest of you wining, "Haters". If Africa is so Great…GO BACK.

Doubt CNN will post this…. The Truth shall set you free……

unity 08   May 19th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Ferraro racist old witch

robert   May 19th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Just get over it….you won't have a position since Hillary won't wwin…tha t is why you are amking such a negative comments….if you are a democrat …a truly democrat …learn how to lose.

beebop   May 19th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

We love you Gerri!

The Democratic party has lost its soul. Where are the people who know you and didn't stand for you? They let this no resume upstart try to besmerch your legacy!

We will not vote for him. We will work for McCain and watch as Dean and Brazile are booted from leadership. The Democratic party is being overrun by people who no longer care about voter's rights or the rights of the common man. Until they wake up, they will continue to be the minor league.

Thank you Gerri!

Connie   May 19th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Oh, no, she's baaaaaack…and just as idiotic as ever.

Donald   May 19th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Can't add anything that hasn't already been said. But, I do remember Ms.Ferraro when she ran for VP and it was pitiful. Worse mistake Mondale ever made was when he chose her. She had questionable personal finances (that she never really took responsibility for). And Clinton put her on the FINANCE COMMITTEE??? She sees the world through the narrow prism of some kind of feminist right of reparations.
She's a non-player. A sad has-been.

Jon V   May 19th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Ferraro, were you not on a ticket with Dukakis? Alright then, please shut up and know your role — which is essentially to vote democratic. What a moron.

Bukky   May 19th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

I love all these FEMINISTS not voting for Obama. WHAT WILL McCAIN DO FOR YOU? MCCain voted against a bill that would allow women to sue for gender discrimination… and you would vote for him instead of Obama. What has Obama done that is so bad besides beat Hillary FAIR AND SQUARE.

Get you heads out of your butts and think clearly… if McCain gets elected and ROE v WADE goes down the crapper there will be no one to blame but yourselfs

dlc   May 19th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

I'm so disappointed in Ms. Ferraro.
I wish she would simply be quiet in order to stop her rapid descent.

bruno nana   May 19th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

who cares? if you don't vote for Obama,what is the problem?keep your vote for yourself.
as a real democrat,you should not say such of things.
Bruno

Dexter   May 19th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

OMG what is next with you people…saying he's a muslim didn't work, saying he is a racist hasn't worked, now he's a sexist. You people should be ashamed of yourselves. Next you will claim that he beats his wife and kids….where does the hate end!!!!!!

Barack Obama, has run a smart and respectable campaign. He is addressing the issues that concern many American. He's even apologized for the mistakes he has made, but that isn't good enough for you people.

Many of you need to take a look in the mirror and realize the hatred you are spewing hurts Americans, because it sure as hell doesn't help us!

Dex
Houston TX

Max   May 19th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

I wonder if she can think up any particular instance where Obama has actually been sexist. Not going for stretches like calling the word "sweetie" sexist, but legitimate instances of overt sexism.

This just sounds like sour grapes.

kilo   May 19th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

As a woman, I have failed to see how Barack Obama's campaign has been in any way sexist.

Obama '08

XME   May 19th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I say LET these stupid women vote for McCain if they don't take their vote seriously enough to vote on ISSUES. If we lose and end up with 4 years of McCain, everyone in this country knows who to blame: the women Clinton supports who threw an election just to try and prove a point. If that happens, maybe McCain is what this country deserves, and I think the primary person we'll have to blame is Hillary Clinton for allowing the ridiculous allegations by her supporters to go unchallenged by her. I am a woman, I right now I have to say that it looks like WOMEN DO NOT DESERVE THE RIGHT TO VOTE if they are incapable to taking that right seriously.

DEB   May 19th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I don't think Obama really cares if he has her one vote or not! Nor do other voters care how she votes-she's a nobody!

Daniel from San Diego   May 19th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Ferraro needs to chill.

Mpls_P   May 19th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

This race has dipped to new childish levels. All of you Hillary supporters *wink wink nudge nudge* who are really the same bozos who listen to Rush, and spew the long live operations chaos and all that tripe. You need to take a long look in the mirror. You've got serious issues.

Keith from Cincinnati   May 19th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Shame on Geraldine Ferraro. This is horrible. This just makes me even more proud to be an Obama supporter. Clearly it is time to end the old politics game and start a new chapter.

Linda   May 19th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

The whole race has been sexist. Sexism is not taken seriously as an "ism" but it has the same effect on women financially as racicm has on people of color. Obama has been known to call working women — reporters and factory workers — "sweetie" which smacks of racism and condescension. People have been afraid to say anything against Obama for fear of being called a racist. To my understanding Obama lacks the substance and sensitivity to see that as much as there is a racial divide in this country there is also an economic divide. While I'm sure his wife has experienced racism, she has had opportunities only a minority have had — a degree from Princeton, a law degree from Harvard, and economic status as a millionaire. To have a stranger call her "sweetie" would be an insult — just as it is an insult to call a cleaning woma :sweetie" no matter what her race.
Unlike Ferrarrro, I will probably feel forced to vote for Obama (against McCain) to stop the war and to keep conservatives off the bench, but the only good thing I can say about Obama is that he is not a Republican.

Deficits   May 19th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Geraldine, I recall many years ago when I was soo proud to see you nominated as the first ever woman vice-presidential candidate……I am saddened by your in-articulate outbursts as they are unbecoming of someone who ascended to the very top of the democratic party. This party is not about Obama and Clinton…they may be the leaders but, We the People are the drivers….we give and we take away. We ask that you humble yourself and take up your seat as a member of the democratic party leadership, not a leader of a single (Clinton) faction of the party….The time has come……as it always happens that generation gives way to generation, that we must step away from the old ways and try the new. Take up your seat on this new bus and enjoy the sunset of your years being thankful for what you helped create.

Anonymous   May 19th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

What this lady, and others like her, fail to realize is that if Obama was a white man, he would have had this thing wrapped up a LONG time ago. It's the fact that he's black is what's holding him back from sweeping this primary and general election in November. The U.S is NOT as race neutral as she makes it seem. That's the reason such a large percentage of Clinton supporters claim they will vote for McCain over Obama, even though Clinton and Obama are almost identical when it actually comes to the issues. Issues don't matter, health care doesn't matter, the war in Iraq doesn't matter… what matters is that they can't stand to see a black man running the United States of America. Unfortunately, in their mind, a black man should be in the ghetto, drinking his juice and shooting up his neighbours. Certainly not leading their country.

Linda, Chandler AZ   May 19th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

This is amazing. First of all, she didn't site even ONE instance in which Obama has been "sexist". And that's because there aren't any. Hillary's campaign imploded because of one thing: Hillary. She was dishonest and ran a horribly, negative campaign and people have had enough. Geraldine Ferraro and all of you who claim you will not vote for him are part of the reason this country and this party are divided. Not to mention, incredibly sore losers! Well, we don't need you…those of us who are open-minded and ready to bring REAL change to this country are moving on without you.

scott   May 19th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Hillary was the front-runner and ran a poor campaign. Now everyone is pointing at Obama instead of laying the blame on Hillary. All of these neo-feminist need to vote for McCain and see how long before Roe v. Wade is overturned.

Jagdish , Vancouver,Canada   May 19th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

that's her vote and she can do with it what ever pleases her…

Too bad people are consumed with hate !!

OBAMINATION   May 19th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

As Obama would say, "You are wrong, sweetie!"

BTaylor   May 19th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I think Geraldine is having a difficult time with the realization that she is completely irrelevant.

upset voter   May 19th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I have never in my life been a Reagan Democrat. I always vote Democratic even if we get the person we don't like. But this time I am going to vote who I think would lead this country better.

The DNC and Democratic elites want to sell this flawed candidate and expect us all to jump on board and they are trippin.

We want to win and by just selling your candidate because your priorties is wack and this will hurt the democratic party in the end.

their priorties are all messed up…..

susanne   May 19th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Spoken like someone who is disinfranchized, out of touch and yes….bitter! GO OBAMA!!!! I'm a sixty year old white woman who has waited since Kennedy to see a truly amazing candidate!

goawaymongers   May 19th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

This is a woman who I respected and admired. She is disgraceful, just as the Primary season has been. No wonder people are yelling for CHANGE. Her "stance" will come back and kick her where it counts most.

Ryan Blanco   May 19th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

George,

I don't believe anyone is calling for Ferraro to be incarcerated for her comments. That would be denying her freedom.

In an attempt to bring logic to a Republican, under those same freedoms, I have a right to think that she is a publicity-starved idiot.

I love saying that. It so, it so….freeing?

Bert   May 19th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

To vote for someone because of their race or gender is beyond foolish.
Wouldn't wonderful for candidates to run on the merit of their ideas and their potential for bringing those ideas to fruition? And wouldn't it be wonderful for candidates to justifiably expect intelligence and reason from voters.

Comments and thinking like Ferraro's deserve our collective pity and shame.

Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx.   May 19th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

BY the way Ms. Ferraro,
what exactly did he say that is sexist? You allege that he is, but you didn't give us any specific examples. That would help your position.

Kat   May 19th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

And just what have Ferraro and Clinton done for women? Except exemplify the very worst attributes given to women. And both of their husbands have been in trouble with the law….) Anyone who is voting for Clinton just because she is a woman doesn't understand the importance of this election. A vote for McCain – the exact opposite of all that you consider important – is foolish.
Revenge – female style.

Dinur   May 19th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

No way will I vote for Hillary if she manages to steal the nomination.

ken   May 19th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

I'm with you – well said Geraldine!!

Sarah   May 19th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Typical racist old woman

Ann Marie   May 19th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

This is not the first time in history that white women have interjected their so-called cause to prevent the elevation of African-Americans. In the past white women were actually encouraged by white men to make their cause more of an issue as a distraction to the emancipation of slavery.

Lynn   May 19th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

We need to unite the democratic party behind Barack not divide the vote. This disparaging is like burying our gold–all that is precious: our homes, our children, our environment, our soldiers–is that what we want for another 8 years? Do we want continued Bush America? Is that what we REALLY want? We need to vote: Obama 2008.

chiquita   May 19th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Let's see….the differences in the proposed policies and idealogies between Clinton and Obama PALES in comparison to those between Clinton and McCain. Yet, we have clowns who are threatening to vote for McCain or not vote at all should their candidate fail to win the Democratic nomination!? Particularly during a time when there is so much to LOSE if a guy who shares much of Bush's ideas on economic and foreign issues wins the White House – not to mention what could happen regarding the makeup of the Supreme Court.

Talk about cutting off your nose to spite your face. I guess I truly didn't appreciate the degree of childishness and ignorance that infected such a sizeable portion of the party. My first choice was, actually, Biden; however, I voted for Hillary after Joe dropped out of the race. But I will have no problem whatsoever supporting Obama if he wins the nomination, and it puzzles me that so many women are taking this kamikazi approach to this.

Truly appalling.

You Must be Out of Your Mind   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Thanks Geraldine Ferraro…This goes a long way to show how much you love the Dem party….NOT!!!!!

Alan in Fla.   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

just more of that operation chaos.
keep believing that and watch Obama lose big this fall.

K in CT   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Geraldine IS RIGHT on ALL COUNTS ! Pay attention VOTERS! It's time American voters took a close look at the make up of our political parties and who we have electerd to ALL political positions ( ie; the HOUSE, the SENATE, CONGRESS, the GOVENORS'). Look at the past 200 years ! If your own personal household were in the same "mess" our economy is in – wouldn't you and your spouse change the running of the budget ? Darn tootin you would. I for one would take control of the budget and straighten it out. In fact my spouse & I regularly change controls. It's the HEALTHY way to a sucessful operation/partnership. We need more women in control.

GARY   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

I USED TO WATCH CHRIS MATTHEWS BUT HE AND AND THAT WHOLE MSNBC CREW MAKE ME SICK I THINK THEY ARE ON THE EMPTY SUIT RACISTS WIFES PAYROLL THERE IS SOMETHING ABOUT THIS GUY THAT SCARES ME REMEMBER PEOPLE HITLER WAS A GREAT SPEAKER AND SUCKED IN THE GERMAN PEOPLE I AM A DEMOCRAT BUT I WOULD RATHER VOTE FOR THE KNOWN GUY MCCAIN I WOULD HAVE VOTED FOR HILLIARY BUT I CANNOT TRUST THIS GUY

Steven Feinstein   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Any Clinton supporter who refuses to vote for Obama is either STUPID or RACIST. There is ABSOLUTELY no justification for that. Barack is a brilliant, articulate, consensus-building leader with great judgement on the issues, who inspires millions. His position on most issues is asymptotically close to Hillary's. McCain is a right wing warmonger. If you're a Clinton supporter and you vote for McCain you are stupid or racist. You need to deal with the fact that Hillary failed in her campaign and that Barack outperformed her. It's not the sexist media. It's not the sexist voters. It's just that she was a BAD CANDIDATE. Deal with it and vote for someone who will give us better health care, better schools, protect the earth, etc etc. Not McBush.

That's Reality   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Jeff- if McCain appoints judges to the Supreme Court, women (and men) may end up living a bit more responsibly when they find out the result of their irresponsible behavior is no longer so easily dismissed. SAVE THE BABIES! I'm not really sure where mcCain stands on the issue, anyway, unfortunately, I do know where Obama and Hilary stand and it's not for equal rights for babies.

who?   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

to all of you who state that they are Clinton supporters, but will vote republican if Obama gets the nomination, you opinions are politically flawed. If you would bother to pay attention to both democratic candidates you would know that Clinton and Obama are very like minded on almost all the issues they state their positions on. thus your decision's to switch parties based on the nomination seems to be attributed to their outward appearance. please choose to move on from political bigotry and evaluate the candidates based on their political views. this is a very serious election and the last thing we need is another delusional president who feels that our armed forces are the best way to create change in our troubled world.

Elizabeth - Plano, Texas   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

I would like to know why no one in the media is covering Obama's derogatory remarks to females, calling them "sweetie". He has been caught doing this more then once. He said "oh it is a bad habit of mine" Give me a break. Talk about sexist. This is the same guy in the workplace who calls you sweetie and says get my coffee. He is sexist and demeaning to women. Why in the world is no one talking about this!

Love in SATX   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

All you Dems who say you won't vote for Obama really are just saying you won't vote for a black man, I guess this speaks very loudly for the where we are in race relations. You probably wouldn't let your children have any black friends either. Get over it, any Democrat is better than McCain.

Rennie Frank in Stevensville, Montana   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

This is the type of thing that has made me so sick of the yapping in this campaign. Democrats eating their young bunk. I don't support Hillary Clinton during this primary season…however, the worst outcome I can see is McCain ending up as the President because other Democrats were such poor losers about Clinton or Obama not being the nominee that they don't vote or vote for McCain. As I said I don't support Hillary, in fact I don't like her…but I like her better than McCain and will vote for her if she becomes the nominee. For supports in high profile positions in either campt to come out with this type of tripe is incredibly counter productive to the outcome of the general election. Shame on you Geraldine…Shame on you.

Angello   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Obama a sexist! Ferraro is one of the dumbest educated females I have seen in a long time. It is absurd to say that being black in America is a benefit, when you are the minority of a society that is only 14% African American. In addition when the constitution was written, blacks in this country were considered to be 3/5 human. What the hell is this crazy lady talking about?? Stop hating on Obama because you had your feminist dreams shattered, because Clinton will not be #1 on the democratic ticket. Hillary supporters are bad losers; I'd hate to play in a poker game with them!

goodcitizen   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

I will never vote for a thief, Obama. He is phony, arrogant, and a pure puppet. If DNC destroys Hillary Clinton, the dark age of the party will be ahead. Millions and millions of Hillary supporters will not be put out, a new revolution can happen. This is not a joke, it is happening.

BETTER SAFE THAN SORRY! SUPPORT THE RIGHT PERSON!

HILLARY, WE LOVE YOU AND WILL BE WITH YOU ALL THE WAY!

Kim   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Goodness Gerry, shut up.

phil, philly   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

anyone who is a clinton support who votes for mccain gets what they deserve. roe v. wade is gone. a third war is a reality. and the recession continues. the worst part is that the same people that vote him into office will complain about it the next four years. it's the same as the people who votes for bush in '00 and '04 and then are upset that he isn't a good president. you know what? i make a boatload of money and i could care less about pro-choice/pro-life so knock yourself out. vote mccain and give me my tax break.

cappers501   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Vote for McCain and your voting for Bush again.

People if you have a problem with a person don't let that cloud your judgement. Obama is the best person for the job. Obama is going to shock the World! So vote for McCain because he's going to need it when the debates start and Obama will when your heart.

OOOOOOOOOObama 08′

Marilyn   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

I think your comments are appalling, Geraldine!

LOL@Politics   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

hillary 08!: Why should anyone care about you "claiming" to be rich? because you have an MBA?

Some people out there feel rich enough to have a loving family and their health, but I guess making more than I do in a lifetime is much better.

This retort is not Hillary or Obama based, this is from a person who has to listen to a disgusting human such as yourself proclaim to be greater than everyone else.

To answer your question I have donated to numerous cancer research funds, volunteered for the big brother big sister club of America, and walk for the march of dimes, but lets talk about what you have done other than make a load of money and I'm sure spoil those three children while others in the world starve and wish they had parents that had an MBA. You probably kick puppies too!

I guess having an MBA doesn't make you a better person than me after all.

DD   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Thank God for Obama, we now know who democrats are and which republicans have been hiding in dem skins. Go to McCain you idots. I do not care if I will be the only dem left but I will be happy i'm honest to myself and to my country. I will be the happiest in the world.
O! O! Obama! O!

Karl   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

She need to sit her old behind down and crawl back under a rock. She's jealous that a Black man has a better chance in achieving his goal to become President as compare to her goal to become Vice President. My take on the whole issue, she's a bigot and a racist. She allows other to say whatever they want against Obama. But jumps on him for saying "sweetie" to someone. For her, this is personal. Shame on her.

Jeanie Washington   May 19th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Please what a world we live in………all the hate…..how sad…………….i

vinsrouges   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Obama….from Hope to Nope!!

ATLian   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

You mean being black in this country gives someone an advantage?!!! Will wonders never cease!

HJ   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Geraldine Ferraro is the least racist person around, she is HONEST. You fools that think Obamination is the next Messiah are the people that are going to elect this charlatan into office.

cinga   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

COULDN'T AGREE MORE…

or as Obama would say "Sweetie"

Shut Up, Ferraro!   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Ms. Ferraro, please take the advise that Keith Olberbman gave Pres. Bush: Shut The **** Up!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Karen   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

I love all the Obama supporters who trash the Clinton supporters. Keep it coming.

You won't get our support in November.

I'm with Ferraro.

Nathan   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

What a low blow to Obama. Playing the sex card. What about his plans and ideas? I am voting for him. Clinton can not be trusted. She lies. She also stayed with a guy that openly cheated on her. I have no respect for her.

CWatson   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

There were a lot of White people in a park in Oregon yesterday who don't agree with Geraldine.

v.ananthan   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

If she finds Obama as a weak candidate , she should not vote for Obama.

ITS HER RIGHT…

NO POINT IN CALLING HER A RACIST….

Sue   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Now that's a really stupid thing to come out of her mouth. She would rather not vote or vote McCain and set woman BACK than to vote for Obama….She should be ashamed….as any other democrats that want the democratic agenda but will make a "stand" because Hillary, their candidate, didn't get in…stupid, stupid, stupid, stupid………

John   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Thanks for sharing your opinion Grandma. Now go knit a sweater.

Obama 08: 60, white, female   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

TWO more superdelegates for Obama today…including Senator Byrd from WEST Virginia!

CNN: time to update your delegate count before you flash inaccuracies all over your screen tomorrow night!

Joe, Northern Virginia   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Why is this NEWS??? And why is she trying to inject herself into the scene again? She is really a Democrat? That makes me wonder a lot about this woman. Who cares what she does with her vote!!! She panders bigotry at it finest. I think that all well meaning people (or Dems) should treat this and future comments of hers with absolute contempt they deserve.

Polly   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Venus May 19th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Ha,ha,ha,ha,ha

Ferraro proves why Hillary and a lot of women should not run for president.

So now that Hillary is not going to win – let's blame every thing but Hillary and her sorry campaign!

Ferraro just proves she is a bitter white woman who is still pissed!

COPIED AND PASTED THIS COMMENT—YOU ARE SO RIGHT! SHE AND ALL THE FOOLISH WOMEN WITH THEIR "IF I CAN'T HAVE MY WAY, I'M GONNA' TAKE MY TOYS AND GO HOME" MENTALITY ARE MAKING IT LOOK MORE AND MORE AS IF WOMEN HAVE NOT YET PROGRESSED TO THE POINT OF ABILITY TO LEAD, ACTUALLY IN ANY CAPACITY! FAR TOO OPINIONATED AND EMOTIONAL. TO ALL YOU FOOLISH WOMEN WHO ARE GIVING YOUR VOTES TO McCAIN–REMEMBER THAT WHEN HE SENDS YOUR SONS TO IRAQ, IRAN OR WHEREVER THE REPUBLICANS START THE NEXT UNNECESSARY "ETHNIC CLEANSING", POPULATION REDUCING, OIL CONTROL WAR!
A GRANDMA WHO HAS SEEN TOO MANY WOMEN ABUSE THEIR POWER!

Oh Boy...   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Anyone who's offended by Obama's use of the word "sweetie" and would vote for McCain because of it, despite the fact that McCain is prepared to nominate judges who would gladly render a verdict that would overturn Roe v. Wade, is an idiot.

If you are a Democrat, or if you consider yourself to be progressive in any sense, voting for McCain just because you're pissed at Obama makes you a racist, plain and simple. Can you name me one other reason you'd support Hillary but not Obama?

BigBody   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

you people are stupid. You won't vote for this man based on race? This country is headed for total meltdown. I pray to GOD that he sends his son back soon. The world as we know it is getting worse and worse.

Why note vote based on issue, stop looking at color as the end-all be-all. Because he's black, or because she's a woman doesn't put them in a position not to be able to make decisions, and once people (of all colors) realize this, I fear it might be too late.

Heaven help us all!

Rachel, Storm Lake, IA   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Where is the evidence for these baseless claims of Obama's sexism? Previously Senator Clinton released an attack against Senator Obama and the campaign concluded the press release with the phrase "Details matter". Where are the details here? In addition, if you're so worried about sexism, voting for McCain is a huge mistake. He'll continue to stack the courts with conservative judges and the other cabinet departments with officials that share his views. The attack on female reproductive rights will only continue. Apparently those of you who feel McCain is a better choice over Obama don't have to worry about the price of contraceptives, the quality of sex education provided in our schools and unhindered access to reproductive health care. As a young women concerned about the issues as opposed to race or gender I understand that these rights need to be protected. I would hope that those of you that are considering McCain over Obama would understand that these rights constitute a fundamental component of the democratic agenda.

Brazza Man   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Can someone please put this woman back in her box?

Another rant from an "also-ran" and wanna-be who din't quite make the grade.

Fortunately, no need to air her laundry as well – shall we discuss her family and husband, the mafia links and other ties which surely would have enlivened that White House.

How disappointing that some Democrats just can't get the unity message. Tottering old McCain, O'Reilly, Hannity and loud-mouth Limbaugh are loving the sniping.

Don't give Ferraro the coverage – not deserved.

REALITY CHECK   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

1. why did he take a $600,000 reduction on his home from Rezko and is this considered bribe.

2. why did obama lie that he never reveived $250,000 from Rezko until he was audited and forced to admit it.

3. why did obama lie that he had no idea about the Pastor’s 9-11 Speech when an article dated more than one year earlier in NewYorkTimes.com April 30, 2007 "A CANDIDATE, HIS MINISTER AND HIS SEARCH FOR FAITH" clearly provides truth that obama was questoined about the very same sermon more than a year ago.

4. Why does obama support *** educaiton for 5-year-olds in kindergarten?

5. why does obama support giving free needles to heroine addicts making it even easier for them to continue in their drug addiction?

6. why did obama lie that he was a professor at the University when he was a lecturer?

7. why did obama say his parents got together as a result of THE SELMA situation, when indeed, obama was born a FULL FOUR YEARS BEFORE SELMA?

8. WHY DID OBAMA SAY JFK paid for his dad's ticket to the U.S. when the program to which he referred didnt even come into being until AFTER his dad's arrival into the U.S.

9. WHY DID OBAMA WRITE AS A YOUNG MAN THAT HE WOULD STAND WITH THE MUSLIMS IF HE HAD TO CHOOSE SIDES?

10. WHY DID OBAMA LIE FOR AN ENTIRE WEEK that he never made the ANTIPATHY GUN-BIBLE CARRYING STATEMENT until the audio was released to the media?

Ratgurl   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Who cares who Ferraro votes for? She had her day in the sun, now it's time for her to retire.

Amanda   May 19th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

That crone can do whatever she wants, it won't make one bit of difference.

Sissie in NC   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

What a bitter old woman. I guess it would be appropriate to say that she is "terribly racist" and thats the real reason she won't vote for Obama. She is "terribly jealous" that a black man is able to do something that she (a white woman) couldn't. She has fell victim to herself and now she will fade into irrelevance.

michelle   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

YOU ARE TOTALLY RIGHT ON MS. FERRARO, AND I ADMIRE YOU FOR SPEAKING UP.

TO DEM WHO SAID THEY DON'T NEED HILLARY SUPPORTERS' VOTES, OKAY THEN……

LET'S ALL WRITE IN HILLARY'S NAME IN THE GENERAL ELECTION. LET'S START A MOVEMENT. THIS IS FOR REAL.

A PROTEST VOTE FOR THE UNFAIR WAY THIS PUBLIC SERVANTHAS BEEN TREATED BY FELLOW DEMS, FOR ALL THE MICHIGAN AND FLORIDA VOTES NOT BEING COUNTED AND FOR ALL AMERICANS WHO WERE UNABLE TO VOTE IN CAUCUSES BECAUSE THEY WERE ELDERLY OR COULDN'T GET THE TIME OFF WORK.

LET'S SEE IF YOU DARE PRINT THIS, CNN.

Wayne   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

8 years. If we had started a Biofuels program 8 years ago we would be furthe ahead now..not quite as far along as Brazil but further ahead..why arent we further ahead? The answer isnt Bush..the answer is people like G. Ferraro who vote based on idiotic reasons and keep people like Bush in power..this time..McSame…Nothing will change..meanwhile…Brazil has already realized the dream of energy independence.

The answer is a MIX of BIOFUELS and Less fuel consumption by changing driving habits as well as making cars that have no less than 50 mpg fuel economy. Build a few nuke plants for electricity and we will be on our way..

It wont happen because we have stupid leadership…we have stupid leadership because we have stupid voters.

Arlene Tognetti   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Well, Geraldine has done it again..
I guess we can't please all of the people all of the time….
Interesting…
In Portland Oregon yesteday a Rally for Obama was held
75,000 people attened: white, black ,asian, native american,
veterans of war, 20 yrs olds to 80 yrs olds,all works of life
attended. A huge crowd of people, who were cordial, moved,
uplifted and focused on Barack Obama as not only HOPE for
America..but Committed to America getting America back..
with no predujice, no bias….
Too bad Geraldine, doesnt listen or feel….

She is missing out….
Arlene proud to be an American with no gender/race bias…

Obama 2008

Judith, Ridgewood, NJ   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

I am a 56 year old white woman…I've worked hard my entire life in male dominated professions. I don't know if sexism exists…probably…but I don't worry about it. Probably having five brothers has something to do with being surrounded by men is just the way it is. I try not to judge someone's intention, but to deal with what's present…and use whatever is happening for learning…and to stay focused on the goals and how to get there.

I find this entire argument appalling. My thought has been: who is the best candidtate. Who can govern…who has the best position…who can win…who will be effective…who is our best face to the world. Gender is simply not a consideration. I find that a great accomplishment….that it is largely about who is best.

To bring gender in at this juncture is, in my view, a sign of weakness, not a sign of strength. To vote or not vote based on gender…what crazyness is that?

Eric   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Everyone needs to GOOGLE Operation Chaos. Conservative talk show host Rush Limbaugh has instructed his listeners to pose as Clinton supporters to tell other Clinton supporters to vote for McCain in November. Limbaugh and the rest of his right-wing minions, want to create as much chaos in the Democratic party as possible. It is the only way, they think, that they'll be able to win in November.

It is a real shame that the republican party has to stoop to outright lying and dirty tricks to steal an election they cannot possibly hope to win. Obama will be the next President, and rightfully so. This country needs a dramatic shift in the positive direction.

Henry   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Why is it that Nobama supporters label people as "racists" who do not buy into the Nobama hype. No, we are not racists, we are smart enough to see through the smoke and mirrors.

Don't Go Away Mad, Just...   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Don't go away mad, Geraldine – just GO AWAY!

I would now like to present Geraldine Ferraro as a little gift to the Republicans. Best wishes!

Mike of Atlanta   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

I'm not against Hillary because she's a woman. I don't trust her because she fell for Bush's wmd claim and then enabled him for 7 years.

If she didn't do that it wouldn't have been a problem. She would have had my vote.

And what kind of Democrat says, "I'll vote for McCain."

A Judas.

Matt Portland, OR   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

This woman is clearly trash, it is a mystery why the media is paying any attention to her Rush Limbaugh-like comments.

Collin   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

I think most people discounted any other further comments by Ms. Ferraro after the subtly racist comment she made earlier in the campaign.

Chris from Michigan (yeah THAT state)   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Nancy in Fort Myers FL said

"I definitely feel that the media has set the tone for this campaign and yes they were very sexist. If Hillary had gotten a fair shake like Obama just imagine how much further she would be, but unfortuately life isn't fair is it?
And no I will not be voting in this election, first and for most because I am a Floridian and I don't like the way we have been treated either.
Funny Obama talks about uniting the country, well he left two very important states out.
So much for being a uniter.
Keep going Hillary we are behind you 100%"

Ok there are so many things wrong here, one, both Hillary AND Obama said that Florida and my state, Michigan, broke the rules, then as Clinton saw herself losing she decided to be the "champion" of these states and try to get their votes counted. Two, no life isn't fair now is it, the media has not been sexist, unless you're watching Fox News, which if thats the case your point is null and void right there because thats the most bias network in existence and it wouldn't doubt my mind if they purposely made sexism in their broadcast to cause all this ruckus in the first place. You won't be voting yet you're trying to support Hillary? You're doing a disservice to her by NOT voting if she's the candidate, or does that change everything and all a sudden you will vote for her because a woman is the candidate. Seems sexist to me, are you sexist towards men? Or are you racist? Of course I'm not asking these questions seriously because I don't believe you're either but imagine how others feel? Wake up, Nancy.

Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx.   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

If anyone caught Steve's comment at the very top,
If you are a Dem, you'd better qucikly get over your hurt feelings. Otherwise, the Reps are going to trick you again, having you fight against yourself. And in turn, delivering McCain to the White House. Now, what would that give you? Let's see…

Judges – a lifetime appointment, women rights can, and most likely will be limited. That just can't happen in the US.

War – husbands, wives, siblings, loved ones will continue to return home maimed or dead.

Healthcare – I need to read up on McCain's current position, but it seems like he's all about individual care. Anybody try to buy an individ med policy lately? If not, try to buy one just for fun and see how much it cost for the very little benefit you receive.

Economy – from a man who himself said he's not very strong, now is not the time to put him in control of it.

Lobbyists – if you thin Vice President took care of Halliburton with all of those no-bid contracts, what do you think will happen when all the lobbyists who are on McCain's team now call in their markers? If you think you've gotten the shaft lately at the job for merit increase, getting a job period, etc., then wait until you get a chance to have life under McCain.

See, it's nice to get our frustration out right now. But, when I look at these issues above, I can't vote for the Rep this season. It has to be the Dem.
Good luck and God Bless

p.s. In 3rd chapter of Proverbs, we're told to lean not to our own understanding. Meaning, we expected Clinton to be the nominee. She isn't but there is someone who stands in her place (95% of the time they vote the same).

Dennis H.   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Count me in among the HRC supporters who absolutely will not support Obama in a General Election. In fact, I fully intend to cast a protest vote for McCain (first time ever I will vote on the GOP side). My reason for doing so is that I want to send a strong signal to the DNC that they never, ever again better let this kind of hateful, anti-democratic process happen again. One where so many people are disenfranchised and the media and power elite are permitted to so freely drive election results.

And you Obama supporters better grow up a little and tone done the rhetoric. At this point, if you represent the "new" Democratic Party, I want nothing to do with it ever, period. You are sexist, elitist, ageist, and dim-witted.

And quit with the constant stereotyping of HRC supporters. I dare say that I am every bit as educated, and indeed likely far more so, than many or most of you. I have a law degree and am doing extremely well financially. And even if I did not have much of an education or made less than several hundred thousand dollars a year, my vote would still count just as much as yours.

Hope Obama loses big time and the Democrats learn a valuable lesson.

No "Present" Obama for me. Anyone but. . . .

bill pike   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

heard there is openings in the KKK

rumpusgoopus   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

To all Hillary supporters who say they won't vote Obama: Guess what, if the superdelegates overturned the pledged delegates, there would be far, far more people not voting for Hillary than wouldn't vote for Obama.

Al   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Who cares about Ferarro. I lost all respect for the feminist movement back in the 70's when I was 13 and held a door open for the woman behind me as my mother had taught me and was called a male chauvinist pig. That being said, it was a hard for me to choose between Obama and Clinton in the primary. The biggest reason I went with Obama was President Clinton's actions during the campaign.

LB   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Is this lady serious? And are Hillary supporters serious? If you're going to vote for McCain becasue Hillary lost….you're missing the point!

Lara   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

How sad someone who is suppose to be intelligent and calls herself a Democrate. I am a woman but I will vote not by gender, race or releigon. I will vote for whoever is the partys nominee. Both say there isn't much difference in their political views. Stop acting like children this is an important time for America. Do you want another 4 years of the Bush policies, just so you can say to each other take that.
Wake up this is not a game this Ameria's future.

JB   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Ferraro has spoken what many are thinking – myself included. I'm not a Democrat, but have voted for a Democrat president in almost every race – except when I voted for Ronald Reagan. Perhaps that puts me in the "Reagan Democrat" category.

I don't care whether the candidate is young, old, black, white, a man or a woman. Over 6,000 new people go into office when a president is elected and they will be men, women, black, white, young and old. I care about the competence of the next administration and their capability to handle the matters of the Executive branch, which will include a very wide spectrum of vital matters in the next 4 or 8 years.

As an Independent, with a strong history of voting for Democrat presidents, I feel another Clinton *administration* would bring greater prosperity, stronger foreign relations and a peacetime military where our concerns are more about "don't ask – don't tell" and the body counts are nominal.

If Hillary is not an option, I will very likely vote for John McCain. His political history clearly shows that a McCain *administration* will not be an extension of the Bush administration – it will be a strong, competent Republican team which will not include many (most) of the "old guard" from the Bush administration. He will have to fight the stigma of a 27% job approval president during this election, and will have to prove that change is coming in order to win.

When voting for dramatic change vs. significant experience, I choose experience – and I believe many others will as well.

K   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Go ahead and speak up, nobody's listening. If you were not on the ticket to be vice president no one would have never knew who you are and now I'm sure they wish they never did.

ROE VS WADE   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Tony…is smart…he is thinking with his heart not with he brain. If we all can think with our heart and not with our head….then we would nominate Mickey Mouse for President and have Unicorns secure our Borders. Hey, maybe we can have a national ice-cream day. I love this country but TONY DC you got to be kidding me. Uhmmmm, vote for Mccain punish Barack. LOL…what about all the soldiers who want to come home….but no, be selfish and vote for Mccain cause you want to teach the the nation and the world a lesson.

Your funny

AMB   May 19th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Sour grapes, sour grapes, sour grapes! She's still mad she got called out on those incredibly racist remarks she made a few months ago. Thank God Obama's just about got this all wrapped up!!

Those of you who say you'll never vote for Obama, are you ready for more of the same old, same old with McBush?

Nel in Florida   May 19th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Geraldine Ferraro is whacko. I am an older, white woman, would have loved to see a woman president but sorry, I am not going to vote purely on plumbing. I disagree that Obama has been sexist. As to his "sweetie" remark, I suggest he start calling any female reporter "Ma 'am". See how they like THAT.

If guys can manage to be called "Buddy" or "Pal" without getting their panties all in a twist, why can't the women? Who by the way, all call themselves "girls", so go figure on who is displaying double-standards.

As to Hillary, I don't trust her. She quacks like all of the other lobbyist-controlled ducks inside the Beltway.

anonymous   May 19th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

this woman is really ignorant. i hate people like this.

Ryan San Francisco   May 19th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I can see where accusing Obama of "sexism" would be a perfect guise for her own racist comments. The fact is, this old goat is no longer credible. Some advice in the words of Lotus Weinstock:
"I used to want to change the world. Now I want to leave the room with a little dignity."

Independent in Florida   May 19th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Enough said about 'Uniting the Democratic Party'.

Cheryl   May 19th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I agree wholeheartedly with Ferraro. This election has been largely decided by race, sexism and the media.

I'm poud of HIllary to have stayed strong despite the race card being pulled and losing 90% of the black vote to Obama, the Oprah factor, political traitors in Richardson and Edwards, the money gravy train, not counting two states that she won and the media. Pretty tough odds if you ask me and yet look how well she has done.

I too won't vote if Obama is the candidate and I am also going to sign up as an independent. It's not democratic to not allow all 50-states to vote and it's not democratic to elect a president via a caucus that isn't representative of the population.

As far as I'm concerned, this election is similar to the Gore-Bush election in 2004. Stolen from Clinton by her own party!

Vernell   May 19th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Just one vote! Go have a seat.

Blasian for Hillary   May 19th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I won't vote for obama. His little sly remarks and cocky attitudes. He doesn't answer questions but that people want to know, and his racist wife is not right for this country!

Canadian Mel   May 19th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Geraldine Ferraro seems to have evolved into a bitter old woman in her golden years. It's too bad that she can't put her own agenda aside for the sake of your country and vote for the Democratic nominee, whoever that may be, even if she has to hold her nose doing it, rather than risking another 4 years of Republican mismanagement. With narrow-minded, entrenched people like this in the party, all I can do is wish you luck America. You're gonna need it.

Sean   May 19th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Wow I see all you Clinton supporters are very easily swayed to give up your principles. Obama was not sexist and that is an insane remark by this delusional woman. I guess I'm allowed to say Clinton was extremely racist too huh? All Clinton supporters who care about the war in Iraq ending, abortion laws being protected, and the economy being fixed will vote democrat. Those who are frauds and either only care about a woman being in office or a black man staying out will vote McCain or not vote at all. Those here who say that you are FRAUDS and Hillary Clinton would be ashamed to have you as supporters.

stephanie, Washington   May 19th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I will not vote Obama because he is an inexperience candidate if Obama is a nominee. He doesn't have any record that make me believe that he can solve the current problem we face in our country. He is a charisma and arrogant speaker and he wants change and I don't know what kind change he is going to perform. He used to said Hillary is a liar and old politician and etc…and right now he praises her. He already made a deep wound to all Hillary's supporters and they never forget his action and attidude. I don't vote for him because I think the only candidate qualifies to be elected president either Mcain or Hillary because their voting record and experiences..

Outsider   May 19th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Once an idiot; always an idiot

JR   May 19th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Funny coming from a woman accused of being racist. Tit for tat. Do you think we care Ferraro, you has-been?

Chris, Middletown, CT   May 19th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Its fun to have an excuse – I mean – Hillary could argue that "people don't support me…because I lied about my experience…and have shifted positions on everything…tried to pander for votes by saying I supported a freeze of the gas tax during the summer….knowing I didn't meet the deadline to even put the issue up for debate….and of course the support for illegals drivers licenses…and putting illegals on her Saul Alinsky healthcare plan"

Yeah…I guess I would of gone with "its because they are sexist" – dopes

obama con Job   May 19th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

like michelle trying to kiss up on GoodMorning America this morning. Obama and michelle have no forsight… they insulted all would could put them in office and suddenly they get hit with reality that without Clinton's supporters they cant make it, so NOW Florida is his frined….NOW Michigan is his friend………..NOW, Michelle thinks Hillary is a great lady.

—PLUHEEEESZZZEEE……….. try the next Mall. we aint buying at this one.

KT   May 19th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

She is a RACIST and needs not to no throw stones!

Austine I   May 19th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

We are expecting Geraldine Ferraro to go back to Italy where the parents came from when Obama become the American President. You can go back to Italy Where you can practice your recisim like your brothe (Hitler). American is a civilized Sociaty and there is no place for you in the New America. Loser!!!!!

Gwen NC   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

I don't have to pick another candidate if mine doesn't win, this is still the US of A, no matter how hard Bush has tried to destroy that, so it means I can still vote for who the "H- – -L" I want, I don't have to vote for Obama just because he represents change, it's not the change I want or think is best for this country and that's my choice as an American, "Remember"

greg   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Now we know who she is and where she stands. All that I can say is: "SHE HAS NO CHARACTER"

OBAMA 08

MARYLAND FOR OBAMA   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Hillary is a non issue. She has run her course. It is time to unite the party and stand behind Barack. We have bigger issues to deal with than worry about what some racist/feminist/lesbian has to say. All I want is to not pay 5 freakin dollars a gallon for gas!!!!

leroy   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Geraldine is probably the worst type of racist there is, thats the person who doesnt realize that theyre racist. I will truely pray for her.
leroy

bitter_in_pa   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Hillary is as much a crook and a liar as any man.

Tim   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Geraldine Ferraro, I have some advice for you "get a life". Your 15 minutes of fame were up years ago. Victim of a "sexist media???." What a sad claim. All the negative things that Senator Clinton has been experiencing were self inflicted. Also, you say that Senator Obama has been sexist? Give some examples that he has used, not anyone who has said that they support him. Your comment that you would not vote for him proves you don't care about the country. He has won every category fair and square, yet you won't vote for him. Sounds like a sad loser to me.

Obama 08/12

True Dem   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

To ‘TRUE’ democratic Clinton Supporters: To those of you who are true democrats who will support the democratic nominee Obama, we thank you and welcome you aboard. Sen. Clinton waged a tenacious fight and she is to be commended.

To All ‘OTHER’ Clinton Supporters: For those of you who say you will vote for McCain before you ever support our DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE Obama, please reconsider. If not, turn around, exit quietly and turn the lights off after you leave. WE WILL NOT NEED YOU AFTER ALL. Obama has a 50 state voter registration drive where thousands have been registered already, thus making up the difference of you turn-coats. We also have plenty of disaffected Republicans as well. Au revoir.

Obama ’08 for sure.

WI   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

I think Hillary and Ferarro make a good couple. My teenage kids think they are both bi-sexual. Maybe that is her problem.

Uncle Sam   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Have you heard the one about Sen. Obama being a third Bush term? Hey, it makes about as much sense as when it is pinned on Sen. McCain. Oh yeah, and Obama is a warmonger. And senile. Allegedly.

Americans for McCain '08

Rachael Sullivan   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Please name one of the othercandidates who has not called a random woman sweetie, or some other sexist sounding name, and I'll consider the accusation something more than LAME.

PJ   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Ferraro said on Foxnews Radio that the only reason she is voting for Hillary Clinton is because she is a woman. Now you tell me whoes the sexist

FloridaVoter   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

CNN IS BECOMING SO IRRELEVANT….
I BET THIS STAYS IN MODERATION… OR WHATEVER.

Yvonne   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

This is exactly what happened to the Democratic Party in the last election. You have people like this taking shots at the obvious nominee and it divides our party. Come on Democrats, do you want another four to eight years of the same thing? What is the matter with all of you that you would cross party lines rather than vote for Obama??? Wake up!! This is the Republicans at work AGAIN!!

Christine   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

I really don't understand most of you people that claim to be Democrats and would refuse to vote for Obama if he gets it and Hillary isn't on the ticket? Have any of you ever considered that she might not want to be VP? Really? She'd have far more power as leader on the senate floor…and it would be much better for her to be set up to run again later. Those of you that are Obama supporters that would refuse to vote Hillary, shame on you, too…..People like you in both camps are what will get McCain elected, and then look at where we'll be. Get smart, and vote the issues. Quit being snarkey about it.

Historian   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

It will be interesting to see when it is all said and done the way that history is written. My prediction is that we will find that for all the new-ness pledges from the Obama campaign, that behind the scenes there are the same well-seasoned political operatives that have used questionable tactics and provided Barack with the metrosexual equivalent of Reagan's teflon brown suit.

It started in the DNC committee that selectively excluded two states to deny Hillary early momentum, and a refusal to do the right thing to correct the situation, and putting up roadblocks until the clock ran out; followed by the orchestrated drumbeat of shifting superdelegates (which we all know are non-events); followed by the "impromptu" John Edwards endorsement right at the time when Hillary was making news, along with the sprinkling of "racism" subterfuge, and a few "sweetie" comments, and the constant hand on Hillary's shoulder and pulling out her chair, as if he was the care taker.

Who is the Rove in democrat clothing?

Dina Phila., Pa   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Keep your vote Ferraro! We don't need your vote.

Dennis in IA   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Spare me all the hype! I work in sales here in the midwest and get called, "sweetie or honey all the time"! Those people that have a corn cobb their behind need to get a clue. Those of you democrats that won't vote for Obama are off your rocker just like Ferraro! Barack follows the rules of the party, does not change the "goal posts" after each loss, and never had the problem of being invicible like Hillary! I would have voted for Hillary if a better candidate would not have come to the front. A woman should become president someday, just not Hillary, she thinks it was her destiny and right. I am glad we are a free country to vote our choice and the person with the most votes, that count, win. Barack has won more states, delegates, and votes, he played by the rules and will be declared the winner soon. Sweetie go back to NY, AR, or whereever you claim residence to suit you – the mighty Clinton Empire is over – finally!

Woodi   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Why, of Course she won't vote for him. No one expects that she would.. Who could ever in their right mind say "If he was white he would not be in this position' or if he was a woman he would not be in this position? Every other President was in fact white and a male and they were in fact in the same or a similar position, because they won everytime.

Gary, NY, NY   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Just another outburst from someone who once had a modicum of legitimacy and now can unfortunately be characterized as a moron.

Why the MSM even tracks what she says is simply to spark controversy to pump up the ratings.

Enough already.

Margaret Graham   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

I laughed when I read her comment about Barack. What America is she living in. As an educated black female in the country, I have seen a lot and experienced a lot, and most of my negative experiences was not as a female, but as a black person in general.

Sophia   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

And to think, I used to look up to Mr. Ferraro as the first VP candidate of a major party. All those Mondale and Ferraro stickers in 1984. Well, "sweetie" you burnt that bridge with me with your racist rants. I am a woman (a black woman at that) and you represent everything that I hate about white feminists. Read some bell hooks let it swirl in your brain and you might get what I am saying.

Weiss   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

she is so the Keynote Speaker this year at the DNC convention. Fun time will be had by all!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

QuietStormX   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Sexiest, were is she getting this information? I guess because of her old age and narrow mind. Threatening to not vote for the Democratic candidate, Barack Obama for President is just mean and crazy. I've not read heard or seen any sexiest remarks or comments from Barack. Someone needs too straiten her out. Tell her to wake up! Another old white woman with issues…. and Closed mind.

Show some Respect toward Barack Obama.

Washington, D.C.

Shocked   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

I am shocked to hear that some of you women would vote against your own interests by going for McCain. I guess it goes to show that it isn't about the issues but about gender and race for some of you. It's clear now why they have superdelegates. Unbelievable!!!!!

AtlantaDan   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Obama supporters SCARE me! Good luck winning the White House with alienating women, blue collar workers, and jews. It is going to be very hard to win with the attitude you Obama people have. I have never voted for a republican and I probably will this time due to the tone from the Obama supporter and their "we don't need you anyway" attutude.

Truth   May 19th, 2008 12:44 pm ET

You do not need to say this you racist…
Remeber we are Ok with McCain too. But, we black people will never vote democrat again if Obama did not win because of racism

Andy   May 19th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Lousy jourbalism; they let Ferraro off the hook for not following up with – can you show instances where he has been sexist over the course of the whole campaign.

Just give it up lady and accept defeat like a good sport already!

MuShoo   May 19th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

What sexist acts/sayings is she referring to? She's either a bitter nutcase, or the reporting on this post is horrible. Let's hear the examples.

JAX   May 19th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Nobody wants to hear from you anymore Geraldine, get over it already!

Susan, PA   May 19th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

I am a woman and I disapprove Ferraro's message.

Thanks Clinton and Ferraro for trying to destroy Dems. I am aware that Clinton would contest 2012 but won't vote for her then also.

Women's power is about freedom to choose and choose Obama. Just beacuse Hillary is a woman and a Clinton, she doesnot qualify for presidency.

James Pizza   May 19th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Hmmm … let me get this straight: Ferraro, who recently made racist remarks about Obama, now calls him a sexist. How sad.

David   May 19th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

What has that to do with the reality?
Go and sleep Ferraro, you can't stop Obama.

Ferraro is ingnorant of the reality, that if she said that about Obama, what about Clinton, Bush, McCain or all other people?

Kentucky   May 19th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

I think that she is a bitter angry woman – because she did not achieve her goal to become vice president. I don't think the world will come to an end if she does not vote. I wish I could take back my vote when she ran

jack   May 19th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

You go GERALDINE, I'm with you!

I will not vote for Obama either.

Take back women voting rights   May 19th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

After this election, no WOMEN will be allowed to vote anymore. They are taking this country backward instead of forward. Put a woman in the Whitehouse, you can kiss this country goodbye.

LAJ   May 19th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Is CNN hard up for news??? This is old news–from at least 2 months ago, I think. If CNN is bent on riling up the public, can't they at least be original and creative. Guess not.

Hillary support   May 19th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

I will vote for OBAMA we don't want Bush/MCcain in the whitehous again.

ya know   May 19th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

all these women voters that will switch from Hillary to McCain, go ahead. Also… if you don't vote, you're voting for McCain…

When you're in the booth… think "Roe v Wade" and about your children or grandchildren being sent to Iraq. All you Seniors, say good bye to Social Security. Anyone that has a "pre-existing" condition… keep your fingers crossed with McCain in office.

Policies!!!! You have to love them. McCain is going to be worse than Bush. Guy admits to not knowing enough about the economy and you tools are threatening to vote for him!

comical!

Bisola   May 19th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

She's a mess…all those people who said they're voting for McCain if Hilary doesn't get it are idiots. They obviously love Bush and voted for them last time. I'm a woman and I refused to follow in her idiotic lead.

Those who want a progressive, sound, and peaceful America need to unite! I'm tired of these bitter people, I'm looking ahead…

Kevin   May 19th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

This woman is mentally sick. I blame the media for giving her the chance to speak out.

Karen   May 19th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

I'm with her.

Conservative -CA   May 19th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

NARAL recently endorsed Barack Obama. I don't see the sexism in a pro choice woman's right group endorsing Obama.

Ferraro is having flashbacks to her run for the Presidency.

juanita   May 19th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Geraldine is past importance. This (me) old, white broad says let her go back to wherever she's been the last umpteen years.

Mary   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

This woman needs to go home!..She has obviously not read Obama's life story!..He adored his mom, adores his grandmother, his daughters, and has a great relationship with his wife. He has no history of cheating on his wife like the last Democratic President. That is the ultimate form of disrespect. I hope she doesn't vote for Obama. We don't need her!

jude simon   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

This proves she is a real hard core racist,dont worry go ahead and vote Mcsame because he is white,you need to be in the Republican side(RACIST AND ARROGANT) because you have all the quality.

asor   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

mrs ferraro
obama coalition is the coalition of progrossive people not a 19 century dragons .

Monique   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

I don't understand where Ferraro is coming from why she says Obama is sexist. I am a woman and I've always supported Obama because he is the right candidate for the Democratic party. I think its incredibly pathetic that there are women out there solely voting for Hillary just because she is a woman and would rather vote for McCain, who doesn't even have the same stances with her!

Seriously, is this how you want our gender to be seen? Spiteful and vindictive? Please, stop insulting the female sex by saying we need to unite for Hillary.

mike g   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Please, go away! Why is she talking?

CNN REPORTS   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Grow up Ferraro !!!!!

Brian MacDougall   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Huh.

Let's see: wasn't she on Clinton's Finance Committee? The one that's driven the Clinton campaign about $30 million into the hole? But she resigns because she can't keep her trap shut (a bad case of Billitis)? I would have thought nearly criminal incompetence would be a much more appropriate reason to resign or get sacked.

Remind me again: why am I hearing this?

Dee   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

ARE YOU KIDDING? Isn't she supporting the candidates whose husband was messing aroudn with young female interns?

Get a grip lady.

08 for Obama   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Don't you guys (CNN) have better news to report? How about you guys report on me and my family struggling to survive? as for this old bitter lady who'd lost her mind a long time ago, please put the pet back on a leash!

Hillary Huckabee Romney McCain Rodham Clinton   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Because Hillary wasn't any more qualified to be president than you were to be vice-president, doesn't exclude others who would have been. You are now formally limited to nursing home privileges with a good behavior modification program.

And lastly, please cut off that beak of yours to spite that gawd awful face (which I hope we never have to see after this election). Shut your trap, hag!

chris   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

I am with you, Geraldine! Hillary for our next president!

Myke of Maryland   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Racism is ALIVE AND WELL and feeding GOOD!!!

Women didn't even support Geraldine when she ran!! SHUT UP SWEETY!!!!

OBAMA will go down in history as ONE OF THE BEST PRESIDENT IN HISTORY!!!! Remember I SAID IT!!!

Keith   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Everyone who thinks that Obama is in this position because he is black is disillusioned. Let me remind you that Jesse Jackson is black, Alan Keyes is black, Shirley Chisholm is black, Al Sharpton is black. All of these people who are black ran for president and never have gotten as far as Obama. He is where he's at because he is smart, articulate, he embraces change, and he has a clear direction and plan for this country.

Bev   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

The best news is that Hillary, now on the way out, disagrees with GF's divisive, bitter, and racist remarks. GF doesn't understand that Obama's call for unity around getting America back on a new track resonates with American's more than Hillary's solutions based on backroom politics that still don't work.

GF is behind the times. So, CNN, ask yourselves why you are pandering to her? Why aren't you taking the high road and focussing on whose ideas and leadership styles will reverse our country's downhill slide?

Bev

Martin in PA   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Get a grip, Geraldine…. You are OUT OF TOUCH. There's nothing sexist about Obama and NOTHING sexist about anti-Hillary sentiment. An egotistical, autocratic loser is a loser no matter what their gender.

Geraldine…. GO AWAY!!!

M G   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

In this instance, she really needs to be quiet. While she says she will not vote for the Democratic nominee she is obviously makes more than the "average american". I don't know about the rest of you, but I can not afford $4.00/gallon gas, this war, horrible economy that we are in now and their stand on the abortion issue. In my area alone, I can look both directions and see forcloresure signs. While it would have been nice to have Hillary as the first female president, it appears that it is not going to happen.

I have viewed all of the positions on different issues and Hillary and Obama have similar stances on the one's that will make a difference to me in my day to day life and this is how I am voting.

I know that there are many out there that feel that Hillary was somehow cheated or it was her turn, however, she did not run an effective campaign. I am kind of leary of someone who can't mind their bank to be in charge of my money. Also, her strategy after super Tuesday was not there. Say what you want about Obama, but he is running an efficient campaign. And as I was taught, if you want to know how someone is going to take care of business, look at how that have taken care of their own business and he has done quite well.

Will   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Can somebody please mail Ms. Ferraro a change of party form? I'm sure Senator McCain could find her a nice speaking slot at the GOP convention alongside Senator Lieberman and Zell Miller.

thezeroofform   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Well, I guess that means she'll be happy to turn in her Democratic Party membership.

Because no member of a political party should be allowed to get away with backstabbing.

If you want to vote Republican, Ms. Ferraro, please renounce the Democratic party and their (soon to be) chosen nominee. You can't have it both ways.

Who cares who she votes for? CNN and Ms. Ferraro should be ashamed of themselves for reporting such divisive non-news in interest of ratings, rather than the very serious matter at hand, which is the election of our next President.

brian burgess   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

What you really must ask yourself is, if obama was white he wouldve had the nomination long ago, with ten straight victories. If he were white i would still feel the same about him. what about you?

K.L.   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Everyone thats says they are not going to vote for Obama. If Obama doesn't win. And another republican gets in the White House. Do not complain.

Newly Independent Oregon Lilarose   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Ummmm, I think Obama IS a white man.

He is half white.

He was totally rude to the female reporter who asked him a question recently, the one when he called her "sweetie," but I watched that video and he didn't look her in the eye, he just cruised by, Mr. Cool, Mr. I'm It.

Rude.

Ryan Blanco   May 19th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

The Clinton supporters who will not vote for Obama if he is Democratic nominee prove the point that the election is nothing more than superficial popularity contest that has nothing to do with policy.

The differences in policy between Clinton and Obama are minute. The differences between either of them and McCain are vast. Any Democrat who vote for a Republican is a disgrace.

A woman called Sean Hannity's radio show last week and said that she was a Hillary supporter who was going to vote for McCain because Obama is untrustworthy. She thanked Hannity for exposing the truth about Obama and for being so fair to Clinton. This is the same Hannity who used "Stop Hillary Express" as his show lead-in when she was the Democratic front runner.

Every election the Republicans play Democrats for fools. Well I guess we are. So let me say thank you to all the Clinton supporters who will not vote for Obama. Thanks for condemning us to four more years of failed Republican policy.

b black   May 19th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

MOST OF THE ABORTIONS IN THIS COUNTRY ARE FROM WHITE GIRLS WHO FAMILIES WONT ACCEPT THEM HAVING BLACK BABIES. WE ALL KNOW HOW WHITE GIRLS LOVE BLACK MEN!

MCCAIN 08! MORE BLACK BABIES TO MAKE!

John D.   May 19th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

To borrow from Keith Olbermann's brilliant closing to his chastisement of President Bush last week, Geraldine Ferraro, "SHUT THE HELL UP!"

Party Crasher   May 19th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

I know that a great deal of you want to make this whole primary about sexism when it is not. But if it is, the next time a woman of any age refer to me as honey or strapping young lad, I guess I should over react and slap her across her forehead by not refering to me by name.

Some of you ladies are making yourselves look as if you are bunch of bitter witches. If you think you are being targeted and treated unfairly now just wait until John McSame appoint 3 more Supreme Court Judges and other conservative Federal judges to the bench.

Lets see just how minorities of all kinds fair over the next 4 to 30 years. You Betty Rubbles better get a grip.

TESAP   May 19th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

??? AS A WOMAN, I DO NOT FEEL COMPELLED TO VOTE FOR HC, OFCOURSE I CAN SAY THIS ONE IS CRAZY?????

ANY DEMOCRAT WHO WILL VOTE FOR MCCAIN SHOULD JUST CHANGE THEIR PARTY……….

COME ON CNN…….. FERRARO OUTLIVED HER 15 MINUTES OF FAME

Emily   May 19th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

I am finding it very hard to think of voting for Obama also.
My vote would be more about voting aginst McCain and
the war.

Ken   May 19th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

The Cheetos Brigade of Operation Chaos is in full swing. If you're new to blogging and open comments in general, realize that we don't really know who these posters are.

It's an easy game. You see, a good number of these "Hillary or McCain" posters are really republicans strring the pot of contentious primary battle. I'd say that a fair number of the Hillary haters are as well.

By stirring the pot the way that they do, they get to leave an impression of devisivness. Note that one poster even threatens to take the protest to the convention, just like Rush wants.

Folks, most of us true Democrats are moving on and Ferraro is of no relevance at this point. CNN is just trying to raise a controversy where none exists. It's just a ratings game to them.

Hillary support   May 19th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Geraldine Ferraro who cares. You are not doing your party a favour by saying this. It means you do not care for your party.
Shutup. Why are you saying this so that your fellow racist will join you.
When God say YES nobody can say NO.
I will vote for obama because I need of Bush/MCcain in the white hous.
Go somewhere and hide please

Mark, in MD   May 19th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Oh, okay – so every time Hillary loses a primary or caucus, it's because of sexism?

And she accuses Obama's campaign of complaining about racism?

Yeah.

SHUT UP.

RAP   May 19th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

These responses from the OBAMA camp are the shape of things to come if and when OBAMA wins the WH,
I wonder how he's gonna pay back the folks that rigged the caucauses including IN's primary.

CNN and MSNBC stalwarts,please help the public understand how you folks will moderate these flow after NOV,

Alfreida Kirksey   May 19th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Geraldine Ferraro, whatever happened to you since you ran for VP? You have become so hateful and deceitful. And, to think that I really had much respect for you back then. If you are a true Democrat, please consider what you are saying and help unite the Democratic party instead of spewing such negativeness. Senator Clinton is losing, not because of the media, but because she did not run a successful campaign. Your comments are so distasteful and is not representative of most women of all races, ethnicity, religion, etc. I will say a prayer for you and those who are filled with such hatred.

Larry Petaluma, California   May 19th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

THANK YOU R.I.F.!!!!!!!

I have also noticed these same individuals' negative blogging, and feel exactly as you! These are republicans in cheap (sheeps) clothing,
posing as honerable Democrats!! Give us a break, we were NOT born yeaterday!!

To those listed individuals,….GET A LIFE!!

Keith   May 19th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

It's sad to think that there are people on here that would really vote for McCain if Obama becomes the nominee. I am not a Hillary fan by far, but I can tell you one thing, if she happens to become the nominee, I am going to vote for her. Want to know why? I am a TRUE Democrat. We stick together. We unite. Another 4 years of a Republican President, who, most likely, will be a clone of Bush, and initiate the same policies that have flushed this country down the toilet since 2002, is certainly not the way to go. We need new blood and a new party to take over. Wake up people.

Mike H   May 19th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

A Clinton surrogate playing the gender card. How not surprising.

Ferraro is a has-been. News flash, Geraldine: no one cares enough about your opinion for it to matter. Go find something better to do in your dotage, like playing shuffleboard. And check your own racist/sexist comments at the door when you do, lest one of your fellow nursing home occupants take offense.

Tim Nolan   May 19th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

This is what CNN calls journalism??? You report one sentence from someone else's work and post it on your website and we are to believe you are still a credible news organization.

With such an inflammatory headline, I would have expected some commentary or even an example or two to back it up. Instead you just repeat Ferraro's claim (which is equally unsubstantiated in the NYT) and call it a story.

This is bush league rumor-mongering at best. You should be ashamed of yourselves!

Heather, IN   May 19th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

She is right….as inexperienced and green as Obama is, he never would have gotten even this far had he been a white, or had he been a less than stellar public speaker…but that will only get you so far. Obama is going to ruin this country…as a hardcore democrat I will consider voting for McCain and suffer through four years of G.W. Bush light just to give Hillary another crack at the presidency in 2012.

Tonya South Carolina   May 19th, 2008 12:41 pm ET

I am a Obama Supporter but I am getting to the point where I feel like he should let them keep this election if he doesn't win I will feel cheated and I will not vote ever again I hope the people get what they wish for, all this he can't win because he's black and because he said sweetie, I say that all the time it's no different than mccain saying my friend it's a figure of speech people in this world is crazy then you have Huckabee jokes and the people from W.Virginia on youtube with their remarks I am sick and tired of being sick and tired If Americans were blind would we still have this problem It makes me think twice about this place we call the free world I am loosing HOPE and I feel like as long as we have people like GERALDINE things will never CHANGE

Get over yourselves   May 19th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

How far in the hole do we need to sink before we realize that this whole Clinton/Obama fight has become devisive, and the republicans will win if we keep this nonsense up. I am not a Hillary supporter,but if she wins I will support her. I am tired of the republicans, and all democrats should be.

ex-Obama supporter   May 19th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

obama will never see the oval office without the votes of Hillary Clinton's supporters, so i guess we know for sure he is out of this thing no matter how much money he spends.

these insults will not be rewarded with our votes.

Mark, in MD   May 19th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Who cares what this old racist lunatic thinks?

She'll probably vote for DAVID DUKE.

Sammy   May 19th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Great. So, Ferraro has a problem with what she perceives as Obama's "sexist" attitude. Fine. Then she can vote for the much-less sexist John McCain — a man who has claimed that he would do more to overturn Roe v Wade, will not do anything to help women with family planning, and who has taken a dubious stance on other human-rights issues, especially where women are concerned.

What bothers me the most though is how CNN seems to think that this is news-worthy. It isn't. What Geraldine Ferraro thinks doesn't matter, because she is a LOSER. SHE LOST in 1984, so she is a loser. Losers don't count in this country. ONLY WINNERS do. Barack Obama is a winner, and the losers can get off at the next stop.

Thank you.

Sammy

Boston, MA

George   May 19th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

In a vain attempt to make you Democrats think…

So you say Ferraro is just trying to stay in the public eye. If she is so desperate to have a news camera turned on her, where has she been since she and Mondale got creamed?

Doing what she was doing.

But now that she dares to speak out against Emperor Obama, she is vilified as a feminist ambulance-chaser, who is just eager to get her face in the news.

Think about it. Come on, think about it. See? Maybe she IS allowed her opinion. Wow. Freedom, what a concept.

It's Over   May 19th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

McCain/Ferraro 08

If they can find their bearings.

TSS from STL   May 19th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

To: Rus in St.Paul, MN – Thank You.. couldn't have said it any better.

To the very angry Clinton supporters (and would be McCain converts): Have you been paying attention to what's going on in America today? Our friends and relatives continue to die in Iraq, the poor are getting poorer, the government continues to become more and more corrupt, and our rights are being stripped away at every opportunity. WAKE UP, please. This is BIGGER than Obama or Clinton. This is about the American people and the state of OUR Union. Will the REAL Democrats please stand up?

DARLA   May 19th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

GOOD FOR HER FOR TELLING IT LIKE IT IS! THE TRUTH IS "WHAT IT IS"…AND SO MANY PEOPLE IN THE COUNTRY ARE SO HUNG UP ON BEING "POLITICALLY CORRECT" THEY ARE BLINDED BY SEEING THE TRUTH!

CG   May 19th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

The Clintons and their surrogates never cease to act like republicans. Throughout this entire campaign, the Clintons and their surrogates have ripped page after page from the republican playbook. Frankly, their behavior has driven many devoted democrats–like myself–off.

I supported John Edwards; after he dropped out of the race, I was not hard pressed to give my support to Obama–the Clintons' republican tactics made my choice easy. If I wanted to vote republican, then I'd vote republican. However, as a democrat, I will never vote for a democrat who behaves like a republican in a campaign.

Bottom line: If you can't trust the Clintons and their surrogates to be true to democrat principles during the campaign, you can't trust them to be true to democrat principles if elected to office.

Phong Nguyen   May 19th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

By endorsing S. Obama in the beginning, S. Ted Kennedy has sown the first seed of division in the Democratic Party and we are paying for it now!!!

Enlightened Voter   May 19th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Way to be a real democrat there girl. You are from the old school where you not only can't concieve of ever voting for a black man but will not have it.

BBB   May 19th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Mar:

You say "All the women in this country should unite and descend on Denver to have our voices heard. This race has been a sham. The media ought to be cut off at the knees. If I can't vote for Hillary, I will vote McCain. We cannot allow Obama into the White House."

It used to be folks voted for the party no matter who was the candidate… I thought that frame of mind was pathetic. But yours is just as bad… are you saying that as a woman I should feel obligated to vote for the candidate I feel is the LEAST qualified just because she is a woman?!

Amy   May 19th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

I read the article, and Ferraro doesn't even back up her accusations with any facts. What a horrible and reckless statement to throw out to the voters! It's no wonder Clinton's campaign failed -she surrounded herself with party members like Ferraro, who care only about getting Clinton in the White House than what's best for the party and the nation. She gives democrats and women in general a bad name.

Dr. Sam   May 19th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

WHO CARES? Geraldine is over-estimating her importance in American political life. This creature of old politics is never constructive or positive, but always spoiling for a fight (shadow boxing I might say since Obama is not interested), always combative, negative, divisive and gutter-sniping.

Cicero   May 19th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Also – by the way – to all those who will only vote Democrat if Hillary is the nominee – you are off your rocker…

If you really were concerned about the future of this Country and this World AND the Democratic platform is what you believe can make things better, then you would vote for either of the candidates from that Party.

The fact that you cannot see how damaging it would be to have Mr. McCain in the White House is clear evidence of just how messed up this Nation is. The prize is not having Ms. Clinton win nor is it to even have the Democratic party win – it is to try and reverse the last 8 years of complete hell and mismanagement that has occurred under the cronyism of the Bush family and White House. How anyone cannot see that is amazing however I do take great comfort in knowing that when pressed, not a single Republican supporter I have conversed with has an intellectual argument in favor of another Republican White House.

With that said, your mission should be to right this Nation and that is ONLY achieved by a non-Repubican President. I could easily support this intellectually but there is nowhere near enough space on this blog…e-mail directly to debate…

ROE VS WADE   May 19th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Step 1 vote for Mccain
Step 2 Mccain nominated 2-3 judges to the Supreme Court
Step 3 Roe Vs Wade is overturned
Step 4 A womans choice is gone.
Step 5 Say how dumb you are by voting against everything you believe in.

Stop the bickering……and start thinking about how to beat the republican hate machine.

Jeanne   May 19th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Ferraro must no have gotten the message – UNITE the Democrats, don't divide them.

Charles   May 19th, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Why would any Democrat, especially a female, vote for McCain? Electing him will get more bailouts of mortgage firms (Bear Sterns packaged mortgages up into securities to sell–which allowed predatory lending practices to occurr), let Wall Street manage Social Security, permit Prudential to run health care, and get a couple more Roberts, Scalia and Thomas's on the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v Wade………..

Do you really want to destroy the country that badly?

Nancy in Fort Myers FL   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

I definitely feel that the media has set the tone for this campaign and yes they were very sexist. If Hillary had gotten a fair shake like Obama just imagine how much further she would be, but unfortuately life isn't fair is it?
And no I will not be voting in this election, first and for most because I am a Floridian and I don't like the way we have been treated either.
Funny Obama talks about uniting the country, well he left two very important states out.
So much for being a uniter.
Keep going Hillary we are behind you 100%

Zoe   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Are Democrats really so stupid they would fail to support getting the dangerous Republican party out of power, because they couldn't get they own way….boo-hoo.

COLONEL   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

FERRARO WHO? SHE'S A RELIC WHO'S TRYING JUST TO GET
SOME OR ANY PUBLICITY. SHE'S BEEN BRAIN DEAD SINCE HER
SCANDAL.. DON'T EVEN GIVE IT A THOUGHT WHEN THE NAME
G.FERRARO IS MENTIONED………PLEEEEZE

Nate   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

How about some examples? What makes Obama a sexist?? To me it seems like these are just comments she's making out of the blue for political reasons. If you don't have anything to base this on how can we agree? I'd be interested in her point of view if she would support it. If not, stop injecting yourself and gender into this race.

Unless she's has more info people should stop giving her a platform to speak nonsense.

champislove   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

She need to do worst then find a rock and craw under it. his bitter woman has a problem with black people and she always has.

Concerned Citizen in CO   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

what a blow hard – get a life Geraldine … didn't I see you in Drviing Miss Daisy

ginette dumont   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Too bad, Geraldine, being bitter and angry is not going to solve America's problem. Time always explain why some people have not succeeded . What kind of a vice- president you would have been …sexist and racist…Hating Obama and talking about it like normal is not elevating you as a human being. Instead your attitude is showing how extremely bad your radical feminist movement have failed. That white women civil rights movement that have excluded and didn't support the black women civil rights. Don't hate Obama, He is a dignified men, who have worked very intelligently for his campaign success and have been very respectful toward Hillay. It's not fair and your vote is not important. History will judge you…

Paris   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Ferraro was correct when she said Obama wouldn't be where he is
if he wasn't black. Why Obama supporters have so much problem with the truth?
The only bitter people I see are Obama and his wife and his mentor.

CNN = Politics!!!!

CNN should = truth

Eddie B.   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

I think that the Clinton supporters that have chosen to polarize the party and make such wild accusations about Barack being "terribly sexists" sets the women's movement back tremendously. They are actually perpetrating the stereotype of a woman's scorn instead of being rational and smart about our future. To even suggest that they will not vote for him, but instead McCain is outrageous. They will set the Supreme Court to be conservative which means goodbye to Pro-Choice and Affirmative Action. I have to say that this negative campaign by Hillary has divided the party and has really seperated two groups (Minorities and Women) that were struggling together for years for equal rights.

Cindy   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Oh sheesh! I thought she had disappeared. It's disgraceful to use that kind of talk. I don't know how she can get away with it.

Someone again mentioned the sweetie comment that Barack made. Come on now, have you not heard countless women say that to their own women and man friends? I certainly have. There have been many, many women who have called me sweetie or honey.

Give me a break!

Sexist? No way! That came out of left field. I feel Feraro is sexist, way over the top, bringing up that stuff. When, when did he demonstrate anything that would convey a sexist attitude?

Finally, I'm an Oregonian and proud to be part of the largest Obama rally. We had 75,000 beautiful and happy Oregonians out to see our next President of the United States!

Will   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

If she will not vote for Obama, when Hill loses, then she is not a
Democrat. And as a non Democrat, her opinion is worthless.
Which is why voting for Hill is really voting for Republican-lite.

Rickymo   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Where has the women been all these years (obviously not getting her hair done–yes, sexist!). She needs to just go away.

Steve   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Brava Geraldine!
Notice all the old comments from Obama disciples.
You will do so well in Florida with that attitude. Cannot WAIT to see the weepin'and-a-wailin' when Hussein loses!!!!
Kennedy, Richardson, Obama and Kerry-The Four Horsemen of the Democrats' Apocalypse!

Aaron   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Ferraro logic:

If you are pro-Obama, you are a sexist.
If you are pro-Clinton, you are a racist.

We'll be a better, more respectable country when you can question someone's politics/ethics/character without reverting to these outdated polemics.

Time to retire Ferraro to the political trash-heap…oops that was sexist of me!

im just sayin   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

to all you criticizing and insulting Ferrarro, you only make it easier for us to put our votes behing MCcAIN AND LEAVE OBAMA out in the cold…..'kno what i mean? … not the brightest idea youve had to insult the people whose votes you cant do without? 'get my meaning?

dmw   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

I will not vote for Obama as well. He and his campaign and supporters have been sexists throughout this campaign. I will not reward a campaign that is as mean and hateful has the Obama campaign. Obama is arrogant and thinks he is a saviour so something. I don't personally see how any Hillary supporters can vote for him after the lowdown, crude ways he has talked about Hillary by dismissing her as if she is nothing. Hillary is heads above Obama in life experience and working for the American people. I am very disappointed in the Democratic Party, they are not the open, welcoming party I thought they were all of these years.

Gwen NC   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

My hat's off to you, some still have the guts to speak up, speak out and speak the truth. And to the blogger who said "Obama doesn't need Hillary supporters anyway", you better think again. But, it won't matter, you won't get the majority of them anyway. Thank you Ms. Ferraro you are an important piece of our history and an important piece of our future, God Bless you too!! Sometimes the truth hurts. Jane Addams is another fine example, she suffered good, bad and indifference as well.

Oh Come ON!   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Ms. Ferraro, just because people don't like you and Hillary doesn't make them sexist. They don't like you because of who you are and what you represent. I would welcome a woman in the White House.
I just want the woman to be honest, have little legal baggage such as Peter Paul, Whitewater, Travelgate, Monica-gate, etc. etc. I also want the woman to be sane, so that pretty much prevents you from being there.

Obama has made some slips (calling a woman "sweetie") for which he apologized. Hillary has made some slips (dodging imaginary sniper fire) for which she apologized. Let's just move to the real issues.

Sharon Minnesota   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Ferro has found the truth and it's not with Obama. Truth is truth and can't be shouted down or disguised no matter how loud you yell or how much smoke you blow out.

God Bless America and John McCain our next President.

William   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Sorry Miranda, dead wrong. We are Hillary supporters, not Obama supporters get it? We will never vote for him, we are not party puppets. Go Hillary or McCain

Kathy   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Sorry, but I agree with Ferraro. Too many lemmings on Obama's side.

Bill   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Ed from Oregon Don't you follow the news?
The Pentagon and intel confirmed that Iraq had no WMD's nor any Al Queda. Obama wants to exit our troops from Iraq and finish the war in Afganistan, where Al Queda is. Our malls have thus far only been attacked by Americans and US troops can not act upon US soil. Get yourself an education there Ed. BTW Oregon, being a state, is capitolized.

how dumb can Obama supporters be? Don't they realize that the only thing keeping Al Qaeda from blowing up our schools, malls, subways, etc: is American troops keeping Al Qaeda pinned down and running for their lives in Iraq and elsewhere.

Bring the troops home from Iraq and Al Qaeda will be right behind them. You'll rue the day.

b black   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

IF MCCAIN WINS, THERE WILL JUST BE MORE BLACK BABBIES!
EVERYBODY KNOWS HOW WHITE GIRLS LIVE BLACK MEN!

Jake Jamahl, Atlanta   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

It seems project bizarro from Lunchbaugh is in full swing with all the right-necks impersonating Democrats on unmoderated forums.

I will admit he has a dedicated bunch of political lemmings but intelligence is not high on the agenda.

Keep up the poor work. Anyone with an IQ over 89 can spot your fake posts. Things must be real quiet over at republican fundraising with all the faux posting being attempted….

kate   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

I wish this was not about race and sex, as a white female I am supporting Obama. Personally I am doing this because I agree with his positions more then Hilary's. (Although they have very similar postions with just different twists) Also, I do not see how they say that people who are backing Hilary won't back Obama they have almost the same exact positions and McCain has such a different platform… I just don't get it.
Also, it really annoys me when people say that someone who is not backing Hilary is sexist. Or someone who is not backing Obama is racist…

shirley ann   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Poor Woman…… PLEASE go back in your cave or better yet GO spend your evenings with Karl Rove, Sean Hannity, and Bill O'Reilly at your weekly Klan meetings. You are such a racist. For years African Americans have voted for the white candidates and NOW for the first time in history, there is a black candidate and you all have found every excuxe to belittle him. But I tell you the truth, IF he is to be the next President of the United States, you voting for someone else will not matter. You are what you are…

holy   May 19th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Evidence of Disgrace

jp   May 19th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

MILLIONS OF WOMEN WHO FEEL THEY WER ROBBED
WILL VOTE AGAINST OBAMA
AND THERE ARE A LOT MORE OF US OLD BROADS THAN THE YOUNG CHICKS

Vet   May 19th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

After all this time, I am still waiting for BHO to say something, anything about his "vision". The only reason he is where he is, is because Democrats follow those who speak well about nothing. I would really hate to see what happens to this country if he were elected. He can't stop the rise in gas prices, no one can! He can't stop taxes or give tax breaks, our wonderful Senate does that. If you want any change for the better, you really need to get the Dems out of the Senate and get back to a Republican run country. The man is all talk, no substance. I do not agree with bringing race or gender into this. I will be voting for McCain!

Dorothy   May 19th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

I have voted as a Democrat all of my 69 years, but I will not vote for Obama and all the women I know (an office full) feel the same as I do. I cannot vote for McCain, therefore, I shall not cast a vote in the general election.

Iowan for PEACE   May 19th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

A vote for McCain is exactly what the Republicans want and this country will go down the tubes in four more years if that happens…

criss   May 19th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

who cares about ferraro

Tired of all the Flap   May 19th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Who cares, Ferraro!

Mike   May 19th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

I smell grapes. Of the sour variety.

Clinton has fewer pledged delegates.
Clinton has fewer super delegates.
Clinton has fewer total votes (including FL and MI).
Clinton has won fewer states.

She can run as long as she likes in order to recoup some of that debt, but she's not going to win.

rumpusgoopus   May 19th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Because John McCain and the Republicans will be better with equality issues? Seriously now, this is just blatantly stupid.

Eric   May 19th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

They say once an adult and twice a child. You are proving to the world that the saying is true, If you voete for McCain. I can' t win so I'll take my ball home and no one will play. You are just like Bush, I will go to my grave, before I admit I am wrong…along with the thousand of you men and women who died in the midedle east for nothing. We are suppose to be in Afghanistan. WAKE UP AND STOP BEING SO SELFISH!!!

Get Over It   May 19th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Shows you how stupid Ferraro is and why she never became vice president. Bill isn't a sexist???? Come on lady…

sky   May 19th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

I can't believe I used to admire you

mususbahu GERMANY   May 19th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

she is an old jaylous woman.very disappointed course she is not going to be VP.shame on you,shame on you Ferraro.you are a loser.togehter we are strong divided we fall.look at the image of america in the whole world today.dont vote for him, believe me millions will vote for him.shame on you .Obama 08

Clinton/McCain   May 19th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

I agree with Ferraro on both accounts. Obama's comments have been sexist. I remember the Annie Oakley comparision. Not a wise comment.

craig   May 19th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Proves why Ferraro is and will always be a loser.

Phila Voter   May 19th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Ferraro is a racist bigot and for the record, Senator Obama is just as much a white man as a black man.

Prince   May 19th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

What's her problem?
She is trying to use false attacks to justify or cover up her racist remarks. Her coments were racist and senseless. One of the biggest problems of racism, which she so much exemplifies is the refusal or inability of the "racist" to see or accept racially affensive nature of their actions or words. That is Ferraro's problem. She sould just chill…

Lori/MI   May 19th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

This is really sad, since Obama has been more respectable to Hillary than she deserves.

DT   May 19th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

There is an old saying…."The pot should never call the kettle black".

Ferraro seems to care little about her hypocrisy here.

Mark   May 19th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

I think that's very sad that she would allow somone to come in that goes against all the Democrats stand for because of sour grapes. Wah, my candidate didn't win.

And if she thinks the Clintons didn't infuse race into this…it's just sad what they have done to the party.

Cliff   May 19th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Sad.

ROb   May 19th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

I don't get it, what exactly did Obama do to create this sexist stir? I never saw any of this.

Tom CA   May 19th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Racial tension has been building up and is dividing this great nation and please understand we are all Americans and Citizens of this great nation. Noone should over and above others.After all, all men are born equal.

Andy   May 19th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

c'mon folks…if Obama is the nominee, u ought to vote for him…is mccain ok for you? He is a man TOO by the way, not just barack. Look, I am Hillary supporter too, but if he is the nominee, I will vote for him because this time around it is just WAY TO IMPORTANT not to let republicans get control of the presidency again. Do you want BUsh third term?? Did you no have enough? Now is not the time to fight between each other, but we should fight to keep democrats in charge!

Zoe   May 19th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

I say its an honor not to have her support!

TOM   May 19th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

THIS IS GETTING VERY OLD. VOTE NO FOR PRESIDENT

Deborah in MN   May 19th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Reporter didn't bother to write down what exactly Ferraro thinks he has done which is sexist.

sky   May 19th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

What a sad example you are to my children and grandchildren. Poor sportsmanship and sour grapes at its most insulting degree. You represent the cheerleading mother who beat up the girl who beat her daughter in tryouts and the football father who ran out onto the field to attack another child. If Barack was in some way an evil or dishonest person; if Baracks motives for being president were less than honorable; if Barack had made some sort of fatal error; then I would think that you were listening to some higher voice, some higher calling. But there isnt one thing about him that you can dislike other than the fact he has beaten your friend in a well fought, race.
you are a shining example of nothing.

Tubby The Tuba from Texas   May 19th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Sounds like SOUR GRAPES to all of us. Give it up, girl!

CT Yankee   May 19th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

I don't think Geraldine ever had that problem of a man making advances towards her or belittling her because of gender….

She's a man, baby……..

starr   May 19th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

call it whatever you want. Obama is the better candidate for the democratic party. Obama, I hope he wins the presidency.

joann Urquhart   May 19th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

As an over 60 year old feale cardiologist I think Geraldine Ferrara is nut's. She is just despartae becasue Hiliary is not the candidate. Obama is the best candidate since Kennedy. This woman is a racist.

us sailor   May 19th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Instead of trying to tear Barack down why don't his Democrat friends try to work with for the sake of the PEOPLE. Because that's who really matter in all this. Or did they forget that??????

scottyTN   May 19th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

She reminds me of Karl Rove for some reason…

i'm just sayin   May 19th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Obviously Ferraro is last century's news. Completely absurd and completely useless to this world. Why are you here?
——————
remarks like that make it an easy decision to give HRC our votes.
how absolutely smart of you.

OBAMA SUPPORTER   May 19th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

YOU BIG TALKEN WOMEN WHO WANT VOTE OBAMA

you talk big
get over it
obama has won fair and square and he will be your president. so fall in love now rather then later
you all sound pathetic

Elaine Matuszek   May 19th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Another woman with a huge sense of entitlement, but does anyone really care? I guess bubba's history with women doesn't count!

L Clarke   May 19th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Considering what the Republican president has done to this country primarily by starting the war in Iraq, this election should have handily gone to a democrat. For some reason, the democrats are tearing each other apart. I have to say, and I follow this closely, the attacks come primarily from Clinton supporters. Geraldine Ferraro – you should know better!

rumpusgoopus   May 19th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Yeah, Obama has been soooooo sexist, like how he… how he… well, he called a reporter "sweetie." Okay, that's all I have.

lyn-nj   May 19th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

I agree with Geraldine-I too will not vote Obama. MSNBC, CNN and Obama have used "Divisive" comments against Hillary. People like Jeff C. and Wolf B are biased-seen clearly in their TONE.

I will vote McCain and will NOT change my mind.

lyn, nj

Joe   May 19th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Ferraro does not speak or vote for me. I do not welcome her bitterness, but respect her freedom of speech.

fireflynw   May 19th, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Tell me again, Geraldine, just what John McCain will do for women?
Boy you , and all the other idiots on this blog, will SURE SHOW THEM by making sure a Republican wins. Yep, that will be just the ticket. They will be sorry they ever crossed Geraldine and the Hillary fans. Real "feminist" of you all.

Andrew Sweeny   May 19th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Sounds like plan! I'm sure McCain will work tirelessly for a woman's right to choose! Great work Ferraro!

eddy   May 19th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Another one of those Clinton supporters who can't distinguish between the demands of her own overweening narcissistic self-image and those of the nation and the world. God help us if people like Ferraro got into power.

Freida NYC   May 19th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

"DEM"

You do need all of Hillary supporters vote… You better believe it!!
Obama will not win, ever!

Dan (TX)   May 19th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Whatever……

Tony   May 19th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

I will not vote for Obama either. Thank you Farraro for speaking out the truth.

Kevin   May 19th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

This comment proves that a woman has a long way to go to be the POTUS.

fred   May 19th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

It isn't voting for McCain 'just for spite"!!! McCain would make a much, much, much, much, much, much, much better President than Obama!!

If not Hillary…then McCAIN

GO HILLARY

WRITE IN HILLARY or VOTE FOR McCAIN!!!

Concerned Dem   May 19th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

CNN, you were very wrong to report this. She was wrong to even speak this. I guess the concern is not uniting the party. Everybody feelings are hurt. Not looking at the big picture, we need a democract in the whitehouse. Shame on you lady. You officials tell us how important it is to vote, now look at her. shame, shame, shame.

modellsx   May 19th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

For any democrat to contemplate supporting another Bush term because of hurt feelings is incredibly short-sighted and immature.

Nava-Canada   May 19th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

This is not a kind of statement one expects from a former vice presidential candidate and a strong member of Dems. inner circle
It is an offensive statement and Mr.Dean should take serious note
of it as a statement of this nature from a snr. member can mislead the voters. She should either resign from whatever position she is
holding in the party or appologise to the party and to Mr.Obama for
the damaging statement she made or get on the pay roll of the Republicans.

D   May 19th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

This isn't newsworthy…please stop with the ridiculous articles. Who cares who she votes for…stop being divisive and focus on the issues that Obama and McCain will be arguing about all summer

CA for Obama   May 19th, 2008 12:31 pm ET

oh, it looks like HRC is increasing the pressure on Obama so he picks her as a VP. that's how it starts.
Sorry, don't think will happen!!

Ron   May 19th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

How can you tell if it's the Democratic Party?

There the ones eating their young.

Geraldine needs to go away and let us all get on with winning in November.

jack   May 19th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

clinton/ferraro 08…..Geraldine Ferarro is correct.. The Democratic party has been highjacked by the extreme left and moveon.org.

Ed Rapazzini   May 19th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Gerry was RIGHT in what she said about Obama, BUT saying the media has been sexist is REALLY a stretch. And for ANY Democrat with a MIND, to suggest that they would not vote for Obama is disgraceful. As both candidates have repeatedly reminded us, THIS is not about them, individually, or women's progress OR african american progress, THIS is about getting someone in office to begin leading on progressive policies that will affect us and the rest of the world. We can't let pettiness deter us from stopping republican candidates maintain any kind of hold on positions of power. To do so shows ugly pride and arrogance that is unbecoming anyone with a clear vision and moral conscience.

MJ   May 19th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Thank you Geraldine for your wisdom and common sense which has been lacking in the Obama campaign.

WRITE IN HILLARY IN '08

IF THE EMPTY SUITED DEMOCRATS ARE TOO STUPID TO NOMINATE HER.

Woman in AZ   May 19th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

All of you that say McCain will eliminate a woman's right to choose, don't know John S. McCain. He will protect our rights as he protects the rights of all Americans. If you are talking about Roe v. Wade and what the court will do with it, don't worry, as a female attorney I know that the ruling is safe from attack. What you really need to worry about is putting an inexperienced know nothing politician whose agenda we don't know about in the Whitehouse.
Because of all the side issues, he has been able to avoid making a committment on any real issues. Immigration, Oil, education, health.
All he does is steal from Hillary and then twist her words to fit his agenda.

I am voting for McCain if Hillary does not get the nomination.

Tony - DC   May 19th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

lh

SInce when did fair enter into it?

Playing the race card, I guess you think, is fair. Must be black!

Vote for the brotha, foreget he isn't qualified, has no experience, hasn't been vetted, etc.etc.etc.

Fair and square? What a joke!

Curious   May 19th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Just wanna make sure I understand the concept: "Yes, it's true that very little in actual policy positions separates the two Democratic contenders and both support a speedy end to the war in Iraq, a woman's right to choose, an end to imbalanced tax cuts for the very wealthy, universal health care and alternative energy development among other issues. But if MY chosen candidate doesn't win the nomination, I will, out of spite, vote for the Republican candidate who foresees decades of US occupation in Iraq, is anti-choice and anti-universal health care and is pretty much planning to follow the failed policies of a thoroughly discredited and incompetent president." Did I get that about right?

Ivory   May 19th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

How could any true feminists vote for McCain? Do HRC supporters honestly feel that McCain would be a better president than Obama, or do they voting for him out of spite?

USAF Sr. Airman   May 19th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Who does she think she is? Does anyone care about her or her opinion anymore? "Anymore"? What am I saying? Nobody ever did! Get lost.

sue   May 19th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Clinton, a victim of a sexist media?? I think not. She just doesn't have that like-ability factor. Geraldine who?? Who cares what you think/ NO ONE!!

brett   May 19th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Way to go Geraldine! Just like all outspoken Hillary supporters, you can't open your mouth for 30 seconds without cramming your foot in it. It just pushes all of the undecideds over to Obama, where they belong.

fred   May 19th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

sdmackey, LOL…..If Obama was white you would be voting for Hillary!!!

CMitch for Obama   May 19th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Regardless, I will vote for whoever is on the democrat ticket. Straight ticket. I want the republican party out!!! In this country people should not have to live like this paying gas prices over the top. All you selfish self center people grow up, you're acting like immature children, not having their way. Too many people die for me not to vote. Hillary or Obama I will vote. I will not give the republican another 4 years, because America is heading for self destruction.

Guy   May 19th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

You vote for the person best for the job, not Hillary, it has nothing to do that she is a woman. I dont care if she a zebra, she cant win in november. This woman is nuts,

Dan. Louisville   May 19th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

I am a Kentucky voter who was supporting Hillary until this old hag showed up again. Now dagnabit, Obama has my vote.

Susan   May 19th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

So she would prefer to see women's right to choose be obliterated by a McCain win and his ability to appoint at least three conservative pro-life judges to the bench? And she would prefer to have us stay in Iraq and lose more of our brave men and women? And she would prefer that nothing be done about health care in this country? That's really smart.

All of you democratic women who think that this is the wise thing to do, please realize what this means to women. Sure it would amazing to have a woman president, but voting for McCain is ridiculous.

Susan
Scotts Valley, California

TIMBER   May 19th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

I have to respect her honesty, if you really think about it instead of brushing her off, you know she is right. I agree 100%. Keep speaking the words others think but are afraid to say Geraldine!

Bill   May 19th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Geraldine Ferraro who? I remember her saying a few things that she was sorry that she said. She can't vote for pee wee herman who cares what she thinks or does. Stick your head in the sand and save a spot for Billery as well, you will have so company comming.

Cheryl   May 19th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Why would anyone care what Geraldine Ferraro says OR thinks? She is wacko and a real downer for the dems. And now she's talking about voting for McCain?? Does this broad have one tiny brain cell left?

Yeah, McCain, Bush's third term. He doesn't have a snowball's chance in hell of winning DOGCATCHER, let alone president, but it's good to know nonentities such as Ferraro are on his side.

Spare me.

Party Crasher   May 19th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

To ex-obama supporter,

He may not be able to hold a candle to HRC in your opinion, but he can hold the total delegate count, super delegate count, and popular vote count against her.

mary cleveland, ohio   May 19th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Who is Geraldine Ferraro?

You know the best thing to do with someone who doesn't learn after making a stupid comment is to ignore further comments.

It would be more effective if everyone of us didn't respond to this kind of remark. Let's try next time she says something.

Obama 08   May 19th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

She is just a bitter old woman

Alice   May 19th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Thx, Geraldine, for your stalwart efforts on behalf of four more years of George W. Bush.

Crush Rush   May 19th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Lets make fun of the dittoheads that come on here to cause trouble,while their fearful,fat pig leader has the day off.

bini   May 19th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

well, you don't want to invite her to a party.

Michael   May 19th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Why CNN, why do you keep covering this relic? Her relevence to the conversation is absolutely ZERO.

If you are going to promote a story, at least tell your readers its an EDITORIAL COMMENT.

James   May 19th, 2008 12:29 pm ET

She is right he is an arrogant elitist. He also played the race card. I will never vote for him either. I am one of those typical white people he refered to here in pennsylvania. I will stay home and cling to my gun and bible.

KMAN   May 19th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Geraldine … you and your old-time feminist ilk are as about as dated as your name! Young women today already know they are not shackled by the same historic perceptions of reallity as you still are! YOU don't matter and frankly you were merely a token when you ran!

Sharon Minnesota   May 19th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

RIF, In this years election I have definitely embraced the Republican Party. I have been a democrat all my life (you can believe this or not, I don't really care), however, the democrats you mention (including Sen. Kennedy) have sold out to a candidate (Barack Obama) who has not fully identified himself to the American people. This is my strong opinion which many others share in this free country. I suspect that you may be one of those non-Americans in the Gaza (Hammas Palestine) that are phone banking and campaigning for Obama.

As long as the Obama supporters continue to attack all other candidates and everyone supporting them, I will speak out. John McCain is a new Republican Moderate and will bring us back to sanity in this country.

Joel Allen   May 19th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

This is the kind of rhetoric that kept the women's movement down for years, and it comes from a woman!!
If she even bothered to look at the primary results she would see that while Mr Obama obviously won, Mrs Clinton came in a VERY respectable second. In fact she came in better than all the other MEN running in the primary elections, Republican or Democrat. She needs to help heal the party and Clinton supporters behind the Democratic nominee. If not, then let her rant on and vote for whoever she wants to in the Fall. Maybe she can form a new party with Joe Lieberman (The "I can't believe I lost, so I am going to spoil the winners chances" Party).
Ms Ferraro is obviously a very bitter woman who still cannot get over the fact that she was such a drag on her party's nomination back in the 80's. Get over it!! We have.

AB   May 19th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Now that I see the whole comment she is absolutely right.

If he were a white man he would have had a small following for awhile (because of good speeches) but would have been counted out early. Just a Freshman Senator from Illinois. He probably wouldn't have a "Writish" patsor but the lack of experience would be the same.

Be truthful, how many of you would have voted for that man?

Ryan   May 19th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Obviously Ferraro is last century's news. Completely absurd and completely useless to this world. Why are you here?

Big1   May 19th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

I wouldn't trust Hillary to walk my dog, Ferraro who ?

Dave   May 19th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Somebody needs to call Whaaaambulance for this woman and all the HilLIARY supporters that would rather have 4-8 more years of the Bush administration that vote for the Democratic nominee.

Quit crying about "your" candidate losing and unify the party!!!! The last thing we need is for personal feelings or hate to come between a democrat taking the White House!

Miranda   May 19th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

People, these aren't Clinton supporters on here rambling about how they'll vote for McCain…these are agent provocateurs! These are just gremlins! Dont' pay them any attention.

Obama 2008!!

Ken   May 19th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Let's all shut up and vote for McCain(/Huckabee?). If Obama gets the nom, the Clinton supporters can vote McCain in. If Clinton pulls the nom, the Obama supporters can get McCain in. Let's vote to stay in Iraq until the job is done even if it is 100 years, we don't need socialized health care, and hey, if we can keep gas prices rising, then maybe we can force people to change their driving habits. At least we will have someone willing to obliterate Iran if they look at us wrong. Oh yes, McCain is aware of the global warming crisis too. How can we go wrong?

PB   May 19th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Ferraro who?
Hillary Nader?

Elizabeth   May 19th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Wow, she will go against 100% of what Hillary believes in to vote for McCain?

I guess she was never a Democrat – just a skirt who wants other skirts to get in power.

She's a real hypocrite.

CALL ME SWEETIE ANYTIME   May 19th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

All you bitter Hillary supporters are really pitiful, you sound like little children, whatever decision you make will be your own fault. If you think times are bad now, put another Republican in the house for 8 more years. It is your and your children's future you will be paying for.
Stop whining and grow up!

Len   May 19th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

To all frustrated Hillary democrats.I can understand your frustration that she is not going to win the nomination but please do not vote for John McCain. Hillary has already said not to do this.Doing this would not be in the best interest of the democratic party.I do not have a problem with you writing in Hillary's name on the ballot if you feel so strongy but please not McCain.

Thomas form NY   May 19th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Wow, this is funny to me. I can’t believe she is calling him sexist when he has such a powerful wife. Why, is it ok for the Clintons to play the race card but Obama is the sexist. Please, go back on Fox news.

Bri   May 19th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Why does any one care what she thinks? She is irrelevant and stuck in the 80's time period.

Beltway Insider   May 19th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Wait a minute – a bitter, racist, anti-male woman doesn't want to vote for a black, male candidate? SHOCKING!!!

ali morisho   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

stop racism,you are trying to split democratic party,and bring about division among american people,GOD will punish you, old women ,stupid

Thomas   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I just love watching the Democrats duke it out and spew their venom on one another. And then the funny thing is that they say the other Democrat and their supporters are acting like Republicans. Guess what folks, you are just acting like you always do.

Andy- Fresno,Ca   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I am with her!!

Tony - DC   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Get in line Geraldine! A lot of us Dems feel that way.

Maybe the Dem. party will FINALLY GET IT!

The superdelgates might actually grow some **** and realize that Hillary has the popular vote, the most votes, and is the only one to beat McCain in the general election.

Until they lose ANOTHER ELECTION to McBush, they just won't get it, so let the chips fall where they may. No way this Dem will vote for Obama.

Kimberly in Texas   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Yeah, you are a crazy old bee-eye-itch!

MC, Pa   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Anyone but Clintons. If Obama loses in Nov, I'll be voting for Governor Kathleen Sebelius in 2012. Never Clinton, she is a bad example.

Pradeep   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

This is getting unnecessarily ugly. I think Ms. Ferraro needs to quit her dog-in-the-manger attitude.

Mike -- Oregon   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Racist? Yea right!

Are the African American's racists when they are voting 92% for Obama? No, they have every right to do that. However, let's be fair, if they were voting at 70% this would be a Clinton McCain race already!

If Democrats had a winner take all primary it would be over with Clinton winning.

This is a guy who spent 7 years in a state legislator, did NOTHING to show his bipartonship until power shifted from Republicans to Democrats. He was a junior senator and in the final year sponsors 75% of the bills? Ask yourself why? Maybe he’s being set up to run for the US Senate! Then as a one term Senator what has he done?

How can a guy who gives money to a church with such hatred even be considered for any office in the country! So, let’s be fair it is RACISM – that has Obama ahead in the Democratic primary contest. Without it a far left leaning junior Senator from Illinois has NO CHANCE to WIN. Get out your rags Democrats to cry again when McCain wins in November!

Gerry M   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Ms. Ferraro's comments not withstanding, all good Democratics should vote for the person nominated at the convention. The nation needs to be rid of Bush/Cheny/McCain/GOP and that right away. The nations problems do not begin and end with one person's election to office, but one person in the right place at the right time can make a big difference for the good of us all. "If you want to live like a Republician, vote Democratic." (H. Truman)

Vivian   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I am with her….I won't either!!! I'll never vote for Obama.
I'll vote for Mccain if Obama become the nominee.

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT.

Cher   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

How can any Democrat in their right mind vote for John Mccain

Many of you Hillary supporters are taking this too personal…it's becoming down right stupid. Obama has been winnig this thing fair and square…he has run and manage a much better campaign the Clinton. how dare you all make such ludacris statements on personal feelings…you would rather have someone like Mccain who will continue the Bush policies because Hillary may not win the nomination? you would rather vote away your best interest?

Raz   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

It's Hillary or McCain hmmmmm, I think she is getting old.

Raz

LT   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Come on folks. Have you lost your mind?

Voting for McSame just in spite! How childish.

The Democrats better win this election….at least they are trying to unite America and NOT send your children to a needless war.

We need a CHANGE. War is not the answer. Let's be adult and listen to each other and come up with a new direction and attitude.

But, as your mother would say. "don't cut off your nose in spite of your face." Obama OR HRC is your choice. Either would be better than what we have now/a possible third term for Bush policies.

lh   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Oh sorry, I thought this was a contest. Isn't it just possible that Hillary lost fair and square? Was she meant to be guaranteed the candidacy?? I thought she had to earn it–with votes.

Terry   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

First … can she (ferraro site an example of the so called sexist campaign from the Obama camp. I saw two women on cable the other day ..when they were asked to give an example…they said there were so many..but they could not give one.

Second… I don't understand the logic of voting for the other party's candidate, if your party nominates someone you don't like. I might understand it if Obama and Clinton were wildly divergent on the issues. But that is not the case. There differences on the issues are paper thin.

Someone please explain.

Brenda Wilson   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I for one will not vote for Obama if he gets the party nomination. Ferraro expressed very clearly my own thoughts. If we get Obama in office it will be a repeat of the disastrous Carter administration. Yes, I voted for Carter, but will not make that mistake again.
The press has really done a number on Clinton who is far better than Obama. Look what they did with Al Gore when he ran for President.
I guess you might say, that in our country, the press chooses the President and not the people.

TSD from Houston, TX   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Will all the women on this comment board stop talking for all women? I'm a woman and I won't vote for HRC. I think Ferraro wants to stay in the public light. Obama sexist? Nope. He has constantly praised HRC and given her the kudos she deserves. Does she do the same?

Patricia   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

ha! bitter…………….

Kim   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

The Geraldine Ferraro we've seen this campaign season is nothing like the Geraldine Ferraro I remember–and campaigned for–when she was running for VP. So incredibly disappointing.

Megan   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Is she still talking? If anyone had doubts about her being a racist it's confirmed now. Maybe she can be McCains VP?

Ed, Santa Fe NM   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

BITTER OLD HAG!

Amy   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

She is right and there are millions who think same way. Obama, be afraid of their decisions. Your mockery style, all the insults that you are your surrogates used in this campaign, the overt and covert use of the race card, all will turn against you when people will vote again. Of course it might good to have a Democrat in the WH, but if the Democrats promoting the 'new politics' embrace a jerky style, they need a lesson.

Jeff   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Everyone (now) wants us out of Iraq soonest. Everyone wants to fix the economy and bring down gas prices. Everyone wants affordable healthcare. The biggest factor in this election is the balance of power on the Supreme Court. There are liberal judges who simply can't hang on for another 4 years. If McCain picks new judges women in the US are going to be owned by the GOP.

Ito, Yokosuka Japan   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Oh God, not this lady again.

cole canada   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

This really shows that women have a long way to go before they can be a true leader because a woman who blames loses over people been sexist towards them are the type of women who are ruining the chances of women been president Obama did not never use gender it is Hillary who started the gender thing herself cause she knows american woman will fall for it because they will like to see a woman as president. Hilary has a better chance of been the president than Obama but when she started out she thought she had already won not knowing Obama will give her a run for her money and fame and when she realise that Obama was ahead and she and her campain started to spin everything so that she will look as a victim which worked for her but at the same time backfire.
Obama did not use the race card Clinton campain raised it.
Its a shame i will like to see a woman president in my life too but not hillary she thought been a clinton will automatically win her the presidency but she forgot the world changes everyday that it may not hold so instead of introducing herself she came out has someone that was known already which in the case of Obama he introduced himself and american followed him.
So too all people who won't vote for Obama the reason is not cause of hillary its cause of race (racist) so i will tell you go ahead don't vote for him but remember that he has achieved way more than the clinton in is short time as a senator and he will be in the history books forever if he becomes president or not so people get a life and stop putting blames of your flaws on other people because you people are the losers in this process.
GET A LIFE AND STOP HATING

I used to be a Democrat   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Geraldine Ferraro is right. I fully support her and feel the same way.

On The Fence   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Wow! It is good thing this person never became the Vice President. Aside from being totally clueless about Obama, she seems to be venting her loss on him somehow. Somehow she seems to think he is responsible for her inability to be a successful candidate a generation ago. As her influence wanes, these comments seem more like publicity stunts than anything else, and diminish her historic role in national politics.

jane   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

GERALDINE

who the hell cares,go put your head in mcsains but

Kenneth   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Ferraro and co, sorry Obama is the next American President. The sky is already his limit. You can vote for McCain ,but you cannot stop a God`destined Obama.

Richard T. Brady   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Sounds like sour grapes to me.
Its humorous to hear the absurdities that come out of this excuse for a democrat.

neil, tampa, florida   May 19th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Hey geraldine, BITE ME! B****H! How is that for sexist? YOU are a racist, so that is kinda like the pot calling the kettle black.

Shirley, Silicon Valley, CA   May 19th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Obviously she is part of the Clinton's racial card strategy, another attack dog of the Clintons play the race and sex cards!

CAROL FROM NC   May 19th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

i really wish that you guys would find much more substantial news to comment on than this crap. the conversations are really getting ridiculous. i have stopped watching fox news altogether, please don't make me leave you too cnn.

mike   May 19th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Hey lady … just go away.

Chelsea   May 19th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

This is ridculous. This lady cannot understand why a black man could be the President of the US. She is living in the past. God bless her soul.

Wayne   May 19th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Old and crusty wont vote for Obama but the millions upon millions of young and vibrant will. It is the youth, the future of this country who have catapulted Obam to the forefront. Your generation Geraldine has ruined this once proud country. Your generation Ms. Ferraro has been a failure.

Chris   May 19th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

When will this woman shut up and go away? Talk about loving the spotlight!

Mike   May 19th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Now Hillary has got her own Reverand White. Another good reason to press on!

Ed   May 19th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Be careful Hillary Supporters that you don't look and sound like the bitter, spiteful and race conscience people your painting yourself to be.

Maggie Vandensloot, Oregon   May 19th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Why don't ALL of the racists who hide and embed themselves in the
democratic party just simply break off and form your own party, and
stop pretending to be Americans.

WOW - Cedar Hill, TX   May 19th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Who cares whether you vote…….

Obama 08

sdmackey   May 19th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Thank you, Ms. Ferraro and all the others that will not be voting for the democratic nominee. Vote for McCain, or the Libertarian, or the Idependent candidate, or write Senator Clinton's name in, this will
almost certainly give McCain a win.

I live in Florida (where the rules were broken), but I remember in 2000 how angry I was about the outcome of the Presidential Election.
I now also feel angry because we are about to give the election to the Republicans again.

Prior to that I gave my overwhelming support to the Clinton during good and bad.

Fast forward to the present and now because I support Obama I'm
labeled an idiot, said to have drank some Kool-Aid, or racist. I am a 53 year old African American woman who has been voting since I was 18 years old. I've done so because many people died so I may have that right. In dong so I have voted for white male candidates
for the past 35 years because I identified with what they represented.

Now I identify with what Obama represents, so I will cast my one
ballot him, if not then it will be Clinton.

I am saddened by some of the hate I see in various comments.

Rich   May 19th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

She wasn't a true democrat in the first place then. She is being very sexist or maybe racist or maybe just foolish with suggesting that she may not vote for him. On what grounds is she speaking from? Obama doesn't control the media. He apologized for the "Sweetie" comment. What more do you want???? Oh 4 more years of Bush aka McSame. You got to be kidding me???

robert g   May 19th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Hillary with Newt would give them all the boot!

Conventional parties have failed the American people this time.

Clinton 44

Show Obama the door!

Nobama!

Monica   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

If she can say Obama is terribly sexist, I can say Hillary is terribly racist. Both are stretching and ridiculous. She is doing nothing for women with this nonsence. His lead is getting insurmountable and Ferraro continues with this bologna, grow up already.

Sue   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

So you have resigned from Hillary campaign huh…! Or are you still a surrogate..? Looking to pressure Obama to put Hillary on the ticket..? Or else the female voters won't vote for you..? Yes, you are a true democrat..!

Christie   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Senator Obama is not sexist. And Obama didn't just get lucky. I think this is the first time I've heard that your LUCKY to be black. Obama is a powerful speaker, with great ideas, that represents the people of this country and not just the top ten percent. It is about time we have a candidate who cares about the PEOPLE and not about the corporations. It is unfortunate that some people are too spiteful, or harbor suchracist sentiments, that it would cloud their judgment so much as to cause them to vote for McCain. McCain is 4 more years of Bush, jut without a backbone. When media and the people of this country pressure McCAin he flips back and forth as to not offend anyone. So while I am glad that Clinton will not be the nominee, I am discouraged that for the greater good of the country and the democratic cause, Ferraro would not suck it up and vote for the person who represents ideals most similar to her own.

Obama '08 – true change

Larry Sandusky Ohio   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Ferraro is the perfect example showing why Obama cannot win in West Virginia or Kentucky. The majority of Democratic voters in those two states and Ferraro all have good friends that are black. Geraldine and Hillary and Kentucky and West Virginia need to understand that it's a done deal. Hillary does not have the numbers to win and if her margins were 100% she still wouldn't have the delegates necessary. Hillary is emphasizing a bad trait here. There is a time when good judgment says it's over and and time to shut up and face it. I'd had more respect for her if she had shown Bill the door when she should have!

Tina   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

To all you feminists and Democrats who are not going to vote for Obama or will vote for McCain: didn't any of you have grandmothers who fired bromides at you like the following: "Don't cut off your nose to spite your face."

If you've enjoyed the policy of the last 7 1/2 years, then by all means stay home or vote for McCain (the outcome will be the same.) But if you want change, put on your big girl/boy pants, grow up, wipe your noses and do the right thing. This is life, folks, not the third grade school yard, where we got mad at people just because our friends did.

Andrew   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

So sad to see someone diminish their legacy with pointless,
bitter remarks…

Jerry in Boston   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

While I wouldn't go as far as refusing to vote for Obama, I have to agree that the acceptance by the media of casual sexism during this campaign is disgraceful.

Obama dismissively calls a female questioner "sweetie" and it's laughed off by the media. Can you imagine if McCain or Clinton had waved away a question by a black man with the term "boy"?

There would be hell to pay.

The double standards on racism vs sexism in this campaign are disgusting.

Party Crasher   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

She sunked Mondale and Clinton, now she's trying to sink Obama.

Who is this woman?

She should change her name to The Iceberg that sunked the Titantic.

Ez   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

that is your red blooded American right to vote to anyone you like but please don't try to lecture us to follow your way so good luck.

Tim   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Is this some sort of smear attempt against Ferrero. There isn't a single morsel of new information here. This is weeks if not months old. What is your problem CNN? Tired of reporting actual news? Oh I forgot, you don't actually do that do you.

Bill   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Ok women, now you've done it, remove your shoes, you lose your voting privelage, and give me your watches, there is a clock on the stove. If you prove you can't be part of the free world, back to 1926 with ya.

Todd   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Ummm…other than the fact that it might be fun to say, can anyone point to one sexist thing that Obama has done?

hillary 08!   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

to all who comment on Hillary supporters……

bite me!

(i have a MBA and make more money in a year than most of you in a lifetime, and i'm happily married with 3 children if you want to judge my demographics)

Hillary is a winner, leader and has done plenty for our community….
so….

A. what have YOU done to make the world a better place
B. I'll vote for whoever I CHOOSE because this IS AMERICA

KAM   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Honestly, all of you HRC lovers are so lame if you believe and support the BS spewing from this women's mouth. She's bitter about what happened earlier in the year and is doing her best to get back at Obama.

None of you are true democrats if you'd have the gall to vote for a war loving Republican like McCain. It's truly pathetic to read your comments.

We need to come together as a party and vote for the candidate who wins the democratic nomination, not be spiteful and bitter just like Ferraro just because you didn't get your way. Grow up! I am a woman and I will be PROUD to vote for Obama in November!

Tino   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

If there's one thing this primary has shown, it's that a woman simply cannot handle this process. Hillary is learning it, and Geraldine should learn it too.

Nic   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

What's worse? A little sexism, which is nothing new, or HAVING OUR REPRODUCTIVE RIGHTS TAKEN AWAY? Come on. Any woman who would vote for McCain solely because she believes the media and/or Obama have been sexist should be ashamed of herself. It's not a perfect world for us yet by any means, but let's not make it worse out of sheer spite. If we don't want to be treated like we're stupid, let's not behave like it. 'Kay?

prairieguy   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

She is just looking for attention….she is a bitter woman.

hard working and white   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

America is full of racism and hate.
Vote for that if do not have a honour and a conscience. But I am proud of 30 % of WHITE hard working people of Kentucky and WV.

OBAMA 08

Diziz31   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Sexist probably first time in years sex has come back into her vocabulary.

CB   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Could it be you are just trying to get your 15min. of fame.

We have DEMOCRATS who say they won’t vote for OBAMA, but we have just as many REPUBLICANS. who say they will. Just something to think about for you CLINTON SUPPORTS who won’t support OBAMA.

It sounds like an EVEN TRADE TO ME, except the cross over REPUBLICANS is getting the better part of the deal. Just my 2 cents or 1.

Now is the time to SHANK HANDS, KISS and make up to get ahead of the game.

Obama 08!

Mar   May 19th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

I think that she needs a good man in her life. Now that is a sexist comment.
As a woman she can't stand that her person is not wanted by a majority of people in the US. If she can't see past the remarks and all she wants to do is sound off then let her vote for the other guy.
If she cares at all of the U.S. she will do what is right to get this country back on track. Bush has let us down

Shirley, Silicon Valley, CA   May 19th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

She is going down history as a divisive and bitter old woman who doesn't know when to quit talking and spreading poison!

Ashley   May 19th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

If you believe in what Clinton stands for, how could you possibly vote for McCain?

I voted for Clinton in my states primary, I've donated to her campaign, and I've made phone calls for her. But there is no way that I will not vote for Obama.

This country cannot take another 4 years of a Republican in the White House.

andy   May 19th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Real mature kids. "If my candidate doesn't win the nomination I'm voting republican".

Grow up.

YIKES, DYKE!   May 19th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

STICK YOUR BALOT IN HER SLOT!

Saleh   May 19th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

You have been a failure all through. Obama does not need your stupid vote! He is wining without the likes of you.

Brendan   May 19th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Why would we take the advice of a woman who failed miserably at her chance to be the VP in the General Election?

anglopole   May 19th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

I am appauled at the nature of this old lady who from no where is trying to take attention away from the issue that realy affect the American people, and when it come to issueslets not forget what america does the world will act lets see if this lady will steal this from obama then the world will make its judgement on that and again, try play fair let her not steal spot light recist lady

MJ   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Good for you. And I totally agree with you. The "sweetie" comment really cemented my view. I will not vote for him.

Darryl   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Just a bitter ol' biddy…Go take a nap somewhere.

zscott   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

would someone tell this demented fool to shut the hell up. she gives feminists a bad name.

RealDeal   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

The race for the Democratic nomination is over. It's time to move on. If you're a Hillary supporter and feel as though you can't vote for Sen. Obama, then vote for someone else. That's you're right.

OBAMA'08

Dee   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

ARE KIDDING???

Isn't she supporting the candidate whose husband was sneaking around with interns??

What a joke!!!

carolflowery   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

say what you will, but i Hillary were a man, she wouldnt be being asked to quit the race, it has been biased and that is fact. So, it goes on the good fight. People want to know when America will be ready for a black President? I think its obvious many are, but I must say I am, just not this one and all because of his shady past with certain groups and his liberalism. Well, when will America be ready for a female President, just as important.

our turn   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

obama needs the vote of we little people but we aint giving it to him so i guess we little people paint a pretty talll picture once we get our collective little-ness together?………. now its our turn, and we say, 'NOPE!'

YIKES, DYKE!   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

SLOT YOUR BALOT WHERE THE SUN DON'T SHINE!

Cary   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Shame on Ferraro. Shame on CNN for stoking the flames. Shame on the Democratic party. We look like a bunch of sexist racists, leaving the Republicans with the moral high ground, yikes!

maryInNC   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

I won't vote for Obama either !!!!!!!!!!!

And all you stupid Obama supporters who keep bringing Roe VS Wade up .I could care less for Roe VS Wade,didn't agree with it from the start.

The security of the US is the most important issue………..Obama will destroy the USA with his views.!!!!!!!!!

Clinton or McCain 2008 !!!!!!!!!!!!

Never Obama……………………………………

Kenneth M   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

SHE WOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN NOM. IF SHE WAS A WOMEN, SHE NEVER DID ANYTHING AFTER THAT, AND SHE IS A BIGOT.

chinaman   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Total Delegates 1900 – 1718 Obama + 182
Super Delegates 298 – 275 Obama + 23
Pledged Delegates 1602 – 1443 Obama + 159
Popular Vote 49.3 – 47.5 Obama +1.8

Dom, Vancouver, WA   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

So… is she gonna vote for McCain? The guy who just this year voted AGAINST equal pay for woman. I can understand why after the worst GOP president in history. The fact that Guerrero wants to even risk giving the GOP another chance shows she doesn't really care about the Democratic party. I would have voted for Hillary but supporters like this crazy Guerrero have showed me that Hillary is not able to control her supporters as effectively as Obama.

vic nashville,Tn   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Hillary 08 or Mc Cain 08

Kathy from Wyoming   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

wow – I am a white woman, 55 years old, not college educated, make 53,000/year, live in a rural area…….

and I support Obama. He is honorable and honest – admits he is not perfect (which says quite a bit about him as a person) and he has been able to reach across America. He has my vote.

I have a small flag on the back dash of my car with my Obama 08 sticker. I am proud to be an American, proud of what Obama is doing and support him 100%.

R.I.F.   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Remember, this lady is a contributer for FOX NEWS. Read some of her transcripts when she 's been on their shows in the past. She is almost as worse as full-time employees at Fox. It doesn't surprise me that she made this comment. If Obama's so sexist hen why did he get the backing of NARAL? Talk about sour grapes.

JJM   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

I fear for our country. I really do. People using bowling scores to determine who is worthy to be president. People using gender as the determining factor. People using race as the determining factor. Whatever happened with looking at the issues. Wow I feel sorry for our country. People need to stop being so selfish and putting their own needs and wants over what is best for the country. Don't think that's what's happening? Then why do so many people seem so eager to save 60 for some gas tax holiday that will cost the government millions of dollars that are used to fund programs, such as maintaining the roads people drive on.

dumbgirls   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

who needs women in politics – one thing: there's a reason for why clinton had to be a good WIFE first – she's running on her strong man's success and contacts, NO WOMAN COULD EVER MAKE IT TO SUCH AN IMPORTANT POSIITON WITHOUT A STRONG MAN.

YOU WOMEN SHOUDL BE GRATEFUL< NOT SPITEFUL.

Darth Vadik, CA   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Hey, lets be honest, just once in your life be honest with yourself, not me, yourself, you won't vote for Obama because he is a blackie, and God forbid we have a blackie in the White House.

Be honest with yourself, not me, I really dont care or matter, but at least be honest with yourself.

Canadaman   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

All Hillary supporters should keep their votes. Who needs their votes anyway?? Some North American women have this "my-way-or-no-way" attitude. Pathetic. Vote for McCain because you can't have your way, bullsh**.

Chris   May 19th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Can someone muzzle her?

Marion   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Senator Obama will never, never, get my vote. I will not vote for a candidate with such a lack of character and that includes honesty as Senator Obama. He has not told the truth about his father, his grandmother, his schooling, his first jobs, his supporters, and his contributions. He was introduced into politics by the terrorist Bill Ayers and had the criminal Tony Rezko as his chief fundraiser and fixer for years.
Even if Senator Obama wins, he is a loser and so is America.
Very sad indeed.

Helena   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

What a bitter & pathetic woman.

Christina   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Ferraro is absolutely right – CALL ME WHAT YOU WANT!!! If you do, you're no better than me!

Ferraro echoes what so many of us feel – we will not vote for Obama!!!

Jen, NY   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

For those women who will vote for McCain just because they don't want to vote for Obama, you'll be in for a rude awakening. Just wait for McCain to appoint ultra conservative judges and reverse Roe vs. Wade and take away abortion rights from countless women, then you'll regret being spiteful.

Concerned American   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

What a DUMB BROAD and I'm a white woman!

Judi in minnesota   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

I never thought I'd say this, but I am glad Walter Mondale lost the election. It would have been a tragedy if this woman had ever been Vice President.

Mark   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Yes the whole campaign has been sexist. How dare the Democratic party set up "nomination rules" and actually follow them. If Hillary Clinton were a man she would get the nomination based on getting the fewest number of delegates as a reward for running a highly disorganized campaign.

I agree with Ferraro's belief that Obama has gotten favorable treatment because he is black. That's exactly how we got President Jessie Jackson in 88 and President Sharpton in 2004.

The whole thing is just so unfair. Vote McCain/Spite 08.

JACKFROST   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

ALL YOU WOMEN OUT THERE THAT WANT TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN OR ABSTAIN:

ALL YOU ARE ACHIEVING IS PROVING THAT:

1. YOU BELONG BEHIND A STOVE
2. YOUR ONLY JOB IS TO PUMP OUT KIDS
3. RAISE KIDS
4. TAKE CARE OF YOUR HUSBAND
5. DO LAUNDRY
6. CLEAN HOUSE
7. VOTE

NO…SCRATCH #7 BECAUSE YOU CANT DO THAT CORRECTLY.

STICK TO 1 THROUGH 6

WOMEN …KNOW YOUR PLACE !!!

Raff   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Who cares if she doesn't vote? go on vote Mc Cain, the warmongering veteran who will carry on Bush's policy which has been the worst failure in the history of the USA.
its kind of logical, many women voted for Clinton just because they wanna see a woman at the white house, but they are basically average white trash, so if they can't elect a woman they'll vote Mc Cain !

Jerry, Fresno, CA   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Mrs. Ferraro doesn't get it.

If Senator Obama were a white man, he would be where he is.

It's his message and good will that resonate with people.

I suggest that Mrs. Ferraro is out of touch.

Jayjay   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Good for you, Geraldine! I'm another Democrat who won't vote for Obama, the hot air Chicago politician. Too many unanswered questions, no substance, and that's final!

smokesignals   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

She's been drinking the same Kool-Aid that Hillary has.

What a disappointment.

This white, female, 50-something, feminist, activist, small business owner will be voting for the Democratic platform and hopefully, that includes Obama!

John, from UK   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

@ Obama_—-Never

You are nothing but a delusional person.

Your posting just shows you are nothing BUT a delusional Republican disgusing as a Democrat.

nonny   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

somebody stop her she is out again to show her disgraceful self

Ryan   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Give one example, just one, of how Obama has been sexist.

Peter   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Get a Job!

Angie, Louisiana   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Wow, there are so many weak minded people in this world. You won't vote for Obama, if Hillary is not the candidate. How stupid is that. You talk about experience, well the only experience Bush has was bankrupting companies.

All you that won't vote for Obama, have no right to complain about anything. You seem to have so much hatred in your hearts that I feel sorry for you. Must be a miserable life to live.

I am an Obama supporter and will vote for Clinton if she becomes the nominee. Simply because I have a mind of my own. Even though, I hate the way she has ran her campaign. She has divided this country even more than Bush now. But, together the Democratic Party can unite Americans again.

sbr   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

goos for her he won't get my vote either. without clinton supporters he can't win. I think Hillary should run as an independent, lets see how
many votes obama gets then.

T. Churchill   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

. . . And they say that the republicans are racist.

Georgia Girl   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

I will vote for Obama.Ol Hillary tried to use anybody or anything to win the nomination,but it back fired and now she has to pay the cost to be the boss. People should always stick with what they believe ,be honest and true to themselves .

Pistoff   May 19th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Ferraro is irrelevant. What she says isn't news by any stretch of the imagination. CNN is pathetic for giving this any attention.

How about the 75,000 people in Oregon yesterday! GO OBAMA!!!!!

Jim   May 19th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

she's at it again. this is unbelievable to me. who is she going to vote for then, a 195 year old mummy who wants to be in the desert waging war for 100 years? unbelievable. thanks for the party union, lady. thanks a lot.

RDavis   May 19th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Geraldine is obviously Gay, not that there is anything wrong with that…

Darush Mabadi   May 19th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Ms. Geraldine:

Sweetie, Honey…. Barack is your guy, just accept it.

Tommy   May 19th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Her true racist colors are showing. So are all the other Hillary supporters saying they will vote for McCain. The only advice I can give those of you saying you will never vote for Obama is, if given the opportunity to go hear him speak in person, please do so. I have heard him speak in person and was somewhat skeptical before doing so. After hearing him speak and hearing his well planned message for America, I do not care what color his skin is, I would vote for him no matter what. He is the best candidate for America and the American people, period!

Sara   May 19th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Rus in St. Paul,
You hit the nail on the head. Women voting for McCain, who recently said he would put judges in the Supreme Court similar to who Bush has, is ridiculous.

Hillary should have run a better campaign. Obama is the best administrator. He had a successful campaign plan and is financially sound. While Hillary had no plan after Super Tuesday and is in debt. Obama is the best candidate.

Ed   May 19th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Shame to all those democrats who say they will not vote for Obama. You will cause McCain to be elected (even if you don't vote for him)and prolong the war in Iraq and the terrible state of the economy. Shame on you all……..

JonathanTerranova.com   May 19th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

ANYONE WHO IS VOTING FOR MCCAIN IF OBAMA BECOMES THE NOMINEE NEEDS TO SERIOUSLY QUESTION WHAT THEY WANT IN A PRESIDENT. OBAMA AND CLINTON ARE NEARLY IDENTICAL IN THEIR ISSUES. IF YOU COMPARE EITHER OF THEM WITH JOHN MCCAIN YOU WILL SEE HOW DIFFERENT THEY ARE. SO TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN IF HILLARY DOESN'T BECOME THE NOMINEE IS JUST PLAIN RACISM.

WAKE UP PEOPLE.

Arin   May 19th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

To all the Clinton supporters who want McCain over Obama, I applaud you. Finally, Roe vs Wade will be overturned!! Remember always vote with spite and not intelligence. You'll all go far.

Jose   May 19th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

I was at the portland rally, and man there was a lot of folks there, mostly wide eyed teens yelling obama, obama. What i found amazing was the people 30, and older was just shacking their heads, and you could tell they were there for the show. Hillary may take OR.

Marie   May 19th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Well, there is a vote for Obama I won't miss. What a scary person!

Grace   May 19th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

To you Clinton haters, likewise!!!!

OBAMA 08!

Darth Vadik, CA   May 19th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

What the Hell are youy people talking about?

Obama has scandals?

This coming from Clinton supporters?

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA
HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

This is a joke, right?

sheryl   May 19th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

If she was not a Clinton and he was was not a black man everyone would be asking her to get out!!!Dont be fooled it is not because she is a woman and all of you know it!!!! This is so sad!!!!

Obama 08/12!!!

Andrew Michael   May 19th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Remarkable double-standard. I guess it's sexist for a women to refer to me as "honey", "doll" and "sweetheart"? Let's focus on the real issues. Enough with the old guard. Furthermore, one has to question the real impetus behind Ms. Ferraro's vitriol, as she does come from another generation.

Ed   May 19th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

What exactly did he do or say that was sexist?

Anonymous   May 19th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

WHO GIVE DAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

DEBORAH   May 19th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

THANK YOU GERALDINE!!! THERE ARE MANY WOMEN RIGHT THERE WITH YOU!! SHAME ON THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

peter   May 19th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Dear Ferraro go ahead and do what all you other cry babies that support Clinton and vote for McCain if she does not get the nomination. Then it is our troops that will thank you for keeping them dodging bullets for another four years under the flip flopping mccain all because of your selfish thinking

Mr Brown   May 19th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

How is Barry an elitist and Hillary is not??? When was the last time she pumped gas or actually cooked her own food or went to the grocery store and bought her own groceries??? Obama just paid off his student loans. Geraldine is aiming to move to the Repubs and is looking for a job on McCains team; she's getting off a sinking ship.

Smart broad. Oops, I meant woman

ex-obama supporter   May 19th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

HRC went up against $30 MILLION in PA and still walked out there a winner, so my guess is obama wouldnt even be on the radar if media treated them both the same.

she's tough stuff with an intellect to boot. she's fully engaged and on top of every issue… she can give it to you and a roadmap on how to get there……. most men wont admit it but this is one sharp woman. stll blows my mind who would look at both of them and choose him? i'm a guy but honestly obama couldnt hold a candle to HRC.

Obama Mama   May 19th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

And this news is important because…….? She is a bitter has-been just like Hil-LIAR-y will be once this is over! June 3rd can't come fast enough!

OBAMA ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE!

Debra   May 19th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Roland Martin said if Obama didn't get the nomination that african americans were going to be out in record numbers to "make it rain Mccain" as a protest vote and demonstrate at the convention in Denver. Why does he now say if the working white voters, woman and senior do the same thing, that were stupid for voting against our economic interests.
Why is it OK for african americans to cast a protest vote and demonstrate at the convention, but no one else? Sounds like a double standard to me.

xcskiwi   May 19th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

I laugh at how hypocritical HRC's backers are. "If not Hillary…I will support McCain." How stupid and irresponsible. That claim makes no sense and it makes everything that Hillary stands for irrelevant. And if that is really how you vote then fine, vote McCain…Obama doesn't need your vote and so doesn't the democratic party!

Terry in New York   May 19th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Come on now people, I'm not even sure who this fossil is but either way you have to remember she's older than most grandmothers so she's obviuosly sufferring from dimentia.

truthurts   May 19th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

What if Obama picks the lady from Kansas as his VP?
What will Ferraro or other feminist have to say then?

Rick in Florida   May 19th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

GO TAKE YOUR MEDS !!!!!!!!!!! WHO CARES WHAT YOU DO ????

Barry   May 19th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Who really cares who Ferraro is voting for. Most people under
45 don't know who she is.
Talk about an ex politician still trying to grab headlines!

Steve   May 19th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Ferraro is a racist buffoon. We don't want the racist buffoon vote.

Catrina R., San Ramon CA.   May 19th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Calling someone "sweetie" is not sexist. I lived in the south for 7 years- it's common.

Irrelevant   May 19th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

She is IRRELEVANT in modern politics. Her vote for McCain will not make a difference to ANYONE.

LT   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

In the words of Ronald Reagan, there she goes again !!

I suppose she would vote for Pastor Hagee instead ?

Dal CA Republican   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position," she told The Daily Breeze.

Taking the above quote. As the white man he would have sealed his nomination by mid March.

True Dem   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

you Democrats out there threatening to go McCain were probably not Democrats to begin with. Way to show support to our party losers. I'll remember to blame you when the Iraq war carries on until 2013 and the only people getting by in the country are those who make over 150K.

Swalker327   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Although I am a Obama fan; I would like to see McCain win and the looks on the faces of all of you bitter old hags when he overturns Roe v. Wade — you are all idiots!!

It's YOUR sons who are getting blown away in Iraq and YOUR rights as a woman that are being threatened by a McCain win — YOU ARE ALL IDIOTS!!

Lisa   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Obama = Bush Jr.

First Bush Jr statement – "We have 57 States"
Second Bush Jr statement – "Mission Accomplished after May 20th
Third Bush Jr statement " – I don't need to debate i've already debated 20 times.

shirley   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Democrates need to unite behind the Democratic candidate, whoever that might be. It's hard for me too if my choice isn't the one I voted for; but please remember the policies of Hillary and Obama are similair and writing in the name of anyone other than the Democratic nominee will give the White House to the Republicans. American cannot afford another 4 years of Bush/McCain policy. Please unite against this.

YIKES, DYKE!   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

BIRDS OF A FEATHER SHOULD FLOCK TOGETHER! HEY I'M HAVING A PARTY HERE ONLY LESBIANS ALLOWED!

Nelson, OSLO   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

All those fools who say they cannot vote for Obama are cruelly racists who are hiding behind the pretext that if Clinton is not the nominee, they will vote for McCain. They are so routed in their racist sentiments and feelings that they are not understanding what is happening.

Adam, Los Angeles   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

It's comments like this that nearly justify sexism. Get over yourself and your V-unity.

Suz   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Re: Roe v Wade. I have lived and voted and fought to get women's rights upheld before most of you pipsqueaks were born. And I will take my chances on a reversal of these rights before I will vote for Obama!!!
And your "fear" and "threats" are just hot air!! Thank you Gerraldine, for voicing what many long time, dyed-in-the-wool Democrats are feeling. And this is not a threat….it is a Promise…No Obama in the White House.

Dude   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Yeah, women unite. Don't vote for Obama, instead, vote for McCain… who is against the equal-pay-for women bill and will overturn Roe v. Wade.

john   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

I'm not so concerned about how Ferraro votes, that's just one vote in the end. But I do find disturbing all the comments above from people who feel the way she does. I like Obama because he has consistently appealed to our better angels. The likes of Ferraro have provided a stark contrast by being incredibly divisive. I would gladly vote for a woman president, I just don't like the way Clinton (either one of them) campaigned.

Eddie B.   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Ferraro has detailed just how destructive and one-sided she truly is. Her comments have been absolutely polarizing and destructive to both candidates and the Democratic party. I think this goes to the heart of her bitterness about her failed campaign with Mondale. To suggest Barack is where he is because he is black and that he is sexist is outrageous.

boniface   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

I think her racist comment is true,she is a real racist,sadist,hate….i don't know what more to qualify her,

OBAMA 2008

Molly   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Hillary Clinton will be the nominee!!!

Obama and Clinton are hardly the "same" – just because they are both DEMS!!!!
Hillary is QUALIFIED
Obama is NOT

That is why Hillary supporters will have to vote McCain – he is also qualified! We ARE educated and can see this – we do not follow blindly with all the hype and chants – NO We Won't!

h   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Who cares!!!!!!! She's yesterday's news

Tim in Canada   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

She run out of happy pills, btw who let her out?

Victoria   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

What a sore loser! How does that help the Democratic party?

ELF   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

She is a bitter old lady. It is her right as an American to vote for whomever she wishes to. She doesn't speak for all, just the ignorant few who refuses to see people for who they are, not the color of their skin.

Ferro   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Ferro is right on target. All woman should be appauled and offended by the media and the good ole' boys club the way Hillay has been dismissed right from the very beginning of this campaign. As of right now they are virtually ignoring that she is still in the race. Past campaings have gone all the way to conventions to get the nominee, but becuase they were both "male" candidates nothing was thought about it. This race is extremely close and she has every right to have every state vote and to have every state count. He is NOT the mandate. He has also played the race card and is getting the black vote, so all of you can stop caling any white person that does not vote for him a racisit.

We as woman will not shut up – we will be heard in the general election. You will be wishing you had her vote and our votes when the time comes. I will vote for McCain and have no problem doing so. Obama will do nothing to change anything. All you young air heads will find that out that he just the same as anyone else. He took endorsements from old Washington politicians with no problem – so who is he to point the finger at anyone.

If he gets in as President we will be even more sorry than we have been with Bush.

HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT!!!!

Gerald F.   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

I would agree with her on the sexist attitude. It comes across as such an old boys mentality the way Senator Clinton has been trashed from one end of this election to the other. Are the men worried that Senator Clinton will clean house ( as President) and find the dirty laundry hidden in some back closet?

Jim in Calif. (age 63)   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

How shameful a Democratic party leader would say she would not support the party's candidate, especially in this crucial election!

We all know this has been a historic campaign, and Senators Clinton and Obama represent a new era of hope and change.

My father has beginning Alzheimer's disease and sometimes says stupid and hurtful things. I hope Ms. Ferraro does not have a similar excuse for her tasteless and unproductive comments.

Lanny Davis   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

I guess she wants abortion outlawing judges then. Go have a smoke Gerald.

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Geraldine Ferarro will be in for a rude awakening when she finds Hillary begging, pleading with Obama to make her his running mate.

Why else is she being so nice all of a sudden? She's trying to kiss and make up with Obama.

If Ferarro doesn't, then that's her problem!

Dick/NH   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Please, Geraldine,
You are setting the Women's Movement back a hundred years by being so divisive…it's women like you that turn the American voter off…FACE FACTS, Geraldine! The winner was just BETTER than your candidate….it has NOTHING to do with RACE or GENDER…it has to DO with a unique view that's like no other…it has to DO with a CHANGE that America NEEDS, not the OLD POLITICS you believe in…it's unfortunate that you have been so vocal, because your voice is a voice OF THE PAST. It's very apparent that YOU are blinded from the truth by your obsession with FEMINISM at any cost….you have put the good of the country on the back burner while you alienate true Americans! PLEASE BE QUIET, GERALDINE….your misguided beliefs no longer matter.

ral-OH   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

I guess that is her right, but I think she should remember that
she is where she is today due to the Democratic voters.

I am appaled that her or any other "Clinton" supporter will
be whiney and cry, and take their votes elsewhere, if Hillary
isnt served the nomination on a silver platter. It just goes
to show that some voters think with their hearts instead of
their brains.

If Barack Obama gets the nomination, I think we all should
support that notion. I guess time will tell who are the real
Democrats….

I used to admire Ms. Ferraro, unfortunately, she is now showing
that she is just another "if I cant have it my way" woman, certainly
not a good attribute, huh?

- I"m a proud Democrat, who is near retirement, who WILL be
voting for Barack Obama in the fall.

Dr. Sam   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Who needs Geraldine Ferraro? Who? She represents the type of old politician that Obama is campaigning against–combative, divisive, always gutter-sniping, and never positive!

Gilbert from Los Angeles   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

It's very sad, that FERRARO, is a racist & bitter towards "color".
I do NOT, believe that Obama is "sexist", he also happens to
love his WIfe. Yes, I am a Conservative, I do not believe that we
should judge "Color". LOVE all……….People……Respect…….
I am very happy that FERRARO, left the party group. Although
I hope she learns to love all color, GOD wants us to LOVE all.
I am also a McCain supporter, all the way. ALTHOUGH I really
do believe that if, it is not McCain, then let it be "OBAMA" '08

Brady   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Obama is a feminist on every issue that matters…and if anyone has had help achieving their political career, I would say the last name "Clinton" has to be a pretty big bonus…

carolyn   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Well she's not alone on that, I won't vote for him either, I will write in hillary or vote other

Concerned Democrat   May 19th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

As someone stated earlier "I have had to vote for Presidents I wasnt in love with in every election but now you feel thats beneath you. Welcome to the world of African Americans for a change."

I agree with this sentiment 100%.

IAMWMD   May 19th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Camp Hillary's supporters are definitely sore losers. Black Americans will make history by showing up in record numbers this November only if Obama wins, they will not vote for Hillary since she played the race card. We can do without the divisive Hillary supporters. She lied and she lost, so deal with it.

Trying to get on the ballot in November will not keep her from her Peter Paul court date.

Stop hating on Obama, he's winning fair and square. Continue using Carl Rove's Republican tactics with the sexiet crap, it's not gonna work.

nc   May 19th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

I am not voting for Obama either. I have never voted for a Republican until now. Go ahead make my day! I am a supporter of Hillary & I will not vote for Obama.

YIKES, DYKE!   May 19th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

HILLAR/FERRARO 08

Roger   May 19th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

She is a flamboyant, racist witch. Vote for McCain, Geraldine! You have already shown yourself to be a neo fascist anyway.

JohnLee   May 19th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Hello news media – what part of this don't you understand? This is not news!

Angela Frazier   May 19th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

So… it's not like she was going to vote for him in the first place! I don't even think she wanted Clinton to win. If she couldn't make history as the first woman to hold either a presidential or VP spot, she didn't want Hillary of all people to do it! Like Bill, I believe she has underlying issues and really wanted to sabotage the campaign. She is the one who is "BITTER"!

Relle Boston   May 19th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

For all you guys that say you will not vote for Barack were not going to vote for him in the first place. No one can say that Barack has done anything or lied. Hillary has high negatives and people are voting based on her Husband who we see had allot to do with Nafta and the three strikes law and so many other policies that hurt us as democrats. I trust barack I do not trust Hillary. People seem to not want what is best for them. Why is a person who has devided the party and lied to its people as a president.
It is about time that we as Americans wake up. You voted for Bush based on the same ideals and know look. They lied to us. Lets give barack a chance as he seems to be the only person working for us.

Scott   May 19th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

"If Obama was a white man, he would not be in this position,"

Is she even vaguely aware that were she a white man she wouldnt be in her position either???

Dan   May 19th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

It would be great if CNN reported the entire story when rehashing old news. In the same speech that you quoted, Ferraro also stated she would not have been the VP nominee if she were a man. In that context the statement was obviously not racist or sexist, but merely an astute observation. We need our news agencies to report the whole truth. For the sake of our democratic system, please stop trying to improve ratings by stirring up fake controversy.

Tracy   May 19th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Amen.

Brian   May 19th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Listen SWEETIE, nobody cares what you think? Get over yourself.

Quinn   May 19th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Ferraro will never learn. In her world, no one can ever accomplish anything without giving all of the credit to their race or gender.

First, Obama couldn't win without being black.
Now, Hillary can't lose without America being sexist.

What has Obama done to be called a sexist?
Ferraro did not give even ONE example.

Ferraro is a disgrace. The ignorance that she is pedaling just might get John McCain elected by women who have little understanding of who is really to blame for Hillary's loss.

The truth is…Hillary may have been an excellent president, but her campaign was not very good from start to finish. Who's fault is that?

Fredi   May 19th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

A very wise man once said"
The problem with the world is that fools and fanatics are always so certain of themselves – and wiser people so full of doubt.

If you look at all these blogs one could get the impression that the majority of people is uneducated / stupid, emotional, angry, self-centered, dishonest, deceived – but I believe this is not true – those people are a small minority, they are just VERY VERY LOUD …

Debby   May 19th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

I'm with Ferraro I am voting McCain if Obama is in and I am Independent. Obama is to inexperienced and the fact that he touts he is better than MCcain or Clinton on foreign policy when he hasn't even been to Iraq is a major blunder with me.

Edward   May 19th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Sorry, I meant she could very well be.

b black   May 19th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

IF YOU ARE WHITE YOUR CHANCES OF DYING IN THIS WAR IS 10 TO 1. PLEASE VOTE MCCAIN! HE WILL CONTINUE THIS WHITEBOY DEATH PARTY! MCCAIN 08!

Independent99999   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Now I found a truly INSANE person in the World. That award goes to Ferraro.

No wonder she lost miserably when she was on the ballot as VP!

JIM WHITTAKER   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Old woman yells at cloud!

CHICANO ART, ARIZONA   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

I will not vote for Obama either. I support Hillary Clinton. I saw the "new" kind of politics Obama practices. It is malicious and plays on white people's guilt and black anger. He is not a real Christian anyways so I don't think that helps when he is racist and sexist as well. Did I mention he is a lier.

mike   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

What a wonderful example she is for today's women. She makes rafcially insensitive remarks, doesn't like the fact that people from all sides castigated her for that, and now she wants to put the blame on Obama and threaten to not vote for him? She is a major disappointment. And so are those who follow this sorry example of not voting your best interests. Like it or not, Obama will represent and help women much more than McCain. Spite is a pretty ugly quality isn't it?

Dan (Kirkland, WA)   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Then is it not fair to say that Clinton would not be where she is if she weren't a woman and a former first lady?

This debate holds no water. They both have historical claims to make in terms of their possible election as president.

Obama/Sebelius '08

Blue in NC   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Yeah! Vote for McCain and watch Roe v. Wade become history. That's a great way to supports women's rights and will show us men who's boss. Yes, ma'am!!!

Sheesh!!

Real Change   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

This woman has shown herself to be an absolute idiot all the way through this process. She is the exact opposite of a leader.

Hillary will not endorse this kind of childish thinking.

Deb   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

I heard BO told his followers to be nicer to the Hillary Followers because we need them in Novemeber!

This is one Hillary follower that will NEVER Vote for the the most Liberal, Nut Job in Training Pants that the party could have come with!

I'll let you know BO if a black kisses my butt today!

I still won't be voting for you!

Ida   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Who cares what geraldine thinks? Obama is the right person at the right time to bring about the generational change we desperately need. he "GETS it. Hillary never has – just one bad decision after another.

S   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Is anyone surprised that a person who has boiled down Barack Obama's Presidential bid to a race issue says she wouldn't vote for him in the fall?? How anyone who is reportedly fed up with the current government and looking for positive change could say they would vote for McCain over Obama is obviously not considering the issues. Could she still be focusing on the color of his skin??

OBAMA '08

MA   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

WHO CARES?

Hillary Huckabee Romney McCain Rodham Clinton   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Typical bitter, old white woman who doesn't deserve a vote.

Yes, Geraldine, I'll get off your lawn and out of your apple tree when I'm done pissing on your flowerbed.

TJ   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Ferarro is just as big a looser as her cohort Billary.

She's bitter and angry about loosing the first time around and upset her "choice" for a candidate won't be it either.

She needs to fade away into the background.

And to the Hillary supporters who say they will never vote for Barack if he is the nominee.. GROW UP! get a life.. move out of your parent's basement and start anew.

Bud Curtis   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Very understandable. The Obama campaign has made a big mistake in making every comment about the candidate a "racist" statement. What they did to Ferraro was incredibly stupid and wrong. I will not vote for Obama either.

from CT   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Hey Bill from Kentucky, is that what you are looking for in our next president, bowling skills?!?!

Unbelievable…

marita   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

It is unbelievable, that many women are so stubborn in their support of a female candidate for precidency, that they are willing to sacrifice all the other important issues, if she is not elected. I am an old white woman for Obama, but I would support any democrat, because the republican alternative would be distrous to women's issues.

MARYLAND FOR OBAMA   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Who are the Lesbians Voting for these days?

Wayne   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

If you want to vote for McCain..go ahead…but what I dont want to hear is complaints about how bad the country is and how far it has fallen over the next 4 years.

Im not sure why the media doesnt report on this but someone needs to hold the VOTERS accountable for at least the last 4 years. Uneducated voters who are easily swayed by sound bites and terror alerts are the reason why Bush elected twice.

BettiH, Indianapolis, IN.   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

All you: sore losing, bigotted, ignorant butt-holes can kick the biggest rocks you can find.

Jerry, Fresno, CA   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

And your point is…?

You sound like the Pat Buchanan of the Democratic Party.

You're losing the next generations attention. They have moved beyond your diatribe.

Trish - PA   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Wow what a jerk! What a horrible jerk! How can she possibly call herself a democrat, a super delegate even, if she won't vote for the democratic nominee in November! Wow! What a horrid human being. I hope the democratic party kicks her out. I bet the Clintons either bribed her or paid her off. Wow!

AZM   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

King of Toranto…
"All this not voting for obama is coming from rebublicans"

Interesting… I wasn't aware Geraldine Ferraro was a Republican…

No Bama No Way

Priscilla for Obama   May 19th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Geraldine is not dedicated to the Democratic party. She is dedicated to her own cause. Go away Geraldine, who needs you?

Eddie   May 19th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

All I can say is bitter,hateful,and stupid woman is farraro.

Roger   May 19th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Welcome back Ferrero! It is so good to see you again! Keep on talking. I don't blame you for not voting for Obama if he is not the nominee. After Obama has played race card on you and Bill Clinton, I won't be voting for Obama either. I'll write in Hillary.

We do need to make this publicly known that Hillary supporters can still write in Hillary Clinton in November.

kelly   May 19th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

I'm a Clinton supporter who will not cut off my nose dispite my face!

Geraldine is a "bitter" old shameful women!

"Shame on you Geraldine!" Go join Liberman! Seems like Dem VP failures always want to blame the party!

This Clinton supporter who iS A Democrate, will vote Obama if he is the nomonee!

CaliPeach   May 19th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

As an African American Women, I do not feel Hillary Clinton works in my best interest. All you who say if she is not the nominee you won't vote or will vote for McCain. Well there Are millions of African American who feel the same if Hillary was to become the nominee. But everyone is failing to think about the fact that if Hillary was the nominee, she too would need about 90% of the African American vote to win the General Election, and that she does not and will not have.

OBAMA 08 (Face the Facts) The writings are scattered all over the wall!

Craig   May 19th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

This women should be quite and shut up.
She has no idea what she is talking about.
OPEN your mind idot…

Olander   May 19th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

She is pathetic. And just think of the number of African Americans that voted for her when she ran for VP. This country really have some human relation problems.

Viet Nam Vet   May 19th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Geraldine Ferraro!!!
Are you relevant? Nobody hears from you in years, Crawl back in your hole and dream about '84. Geez!!!!!!!

brad   May 19th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

You maybe right about Obama's being aftrican american may have gotten him more exposure because of it. I don't know. I can tell you as a white 40 yr old male, I didn't think much of it tell Bill bringing it up before the SC primary. The fact you think about it is not good. You should reevalute your thinking process. This shouldn't be about race or gender. It is about laying down a new foundation that Bush has crumbled. Going to take a long time to fix. More than one term.

Terry   May 19th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

i won't vote for Obama either. i will vote for McCain or write in a name. Obama has too many scandals brewing and he is the least competent of the candidates to take on the job of president.

G in Dover, NH   May 19th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

I hope to God people do not see Ferraro as representing feminist views. This woman is setting things back 50 years, espousing the very gender-biased views so many people have worked so hard to stop.

With true diversity in the running, many different groups of people will not win. That's just how it is. But with much diversity in every candidate, in the end, we all win.

But if we vote or don't vote simply out of spite that our figure head didn't win, we all lose.

If you support Hillary on issues, and truly believe in those issues, Barack is far more a champion of those issues than McCain – even Hillary has said so.

If you support Hillary because she's a woman or you simply want a woman president, "it's our turn," etc., then you discredit all the work Hillary and other powerful women have done.

a matter of fairness   May 19th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

can we all agree to be plain honest for a minute despite your candidate of choice.

where would Clinton be in this campaign if the Media treated her the way they treated obama?

MsAnnette, Little Rock, AR   May 19th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

This woman sounds very bitter and angry. I haven't seen or heard Obama being sexist at all. Can someone please tell me what he has done? I think Geraldine has a problem with men in general, especially this black man who may become the president of the USA. She was sure a female candidate would win, so now that her bubble has burst, she is declaring she won't vote for a fellow democrat…SAD!
You would think an "elder" member of the party would demonstrate a more positive message for the party, but oh well…..

I wish people would stop blaming Obama for everything they can and just be honest and admit they won't vote for him because of his race. I can accept that better than all of the other "excuses" they come up with.

Debi   May 19th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

All the comments are really stupid! They must be coming in from new voters who think they know it all. The running mates are all bad to choose from, and "F" was right. Now, if it was C. Rice or C. Powell, yes vote, they do have experience and know what they are talking about, but this election is a joke. It is one color against the other, etc., etc.. Let's have more choices on the ballet instead of 3.

William   May 19th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Go Gerry, I'm with you and won't vote for him either. Former lifelong Democrat for Hillary or McCain!

This is America!   May 19th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

She will not be the only Democrat. I am sick and tired of being called a racist because I support a white candidate.

truthurts   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Who cares about this racist? It is clear she is a radical feminist.
She said the same thing about Jesse Jackson in 1984…
"if he wasn't black he wouldn't be here"

24 years and she is saying the same thing?

smith   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

you hillary supportters u better be wit obama if u dont help us put obama in da wh hillary should just forget about the white house else cuz she got plans to run at 2012 so terraro we know italians are racist but better be nice if you reay want hill in the wh 2012

Sarah L., Fayetteville, AR   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

That's smart. Vote for the guy who wants to overtune Roe v. Wade. That'll do a lot for women's rights. What a moron.

Ann Dempsey   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

I would liket to complemetn Suzanne's Malveaux for her excellent reporting on the primary elections. However, I believe she has misinterpreted Hillary Clinton's correct use of the subjunctive in this statement: Clinton "If I were President…" is not a past tense, but the subjunctive form of the verb to indicate a condition contrary to face. Clinton is not the preseident, and so the verb form is correct.

Fran   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Good for you Geraldine! We need to stick together on this one and send a message to Obama. The Democrats need to realize we can't keep nominating aloof elitist candidates who are so out of touch with everyday working people. I'm a Democrat who will be voting for McCain. I would rather deal with him for four years than Obama. Besides that means we have another shot with Hillary in four years.

Hillary in 2012!

b black   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

WHITE PEOPLE: PLEASE VOTE FOR MCCAIN, HE WILL CONTINUE THIS WHITEBOY DEATH PARTY!
MCCAIN 08!

michael tampa   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

All of you idiots who say they will vote for McCain if Hillary is not the nominee are examples of the dumbing down of America!

This race is about issues and you had better think long and hard about McCain. Since when has the republican party cared about women's rights… thats right a real issue.
Fortunately for me, i am well off, however for the average american, stop and think what 4 more years of bush will mean to you!!1

Get a clue people, this should be about issues, not people.

Jimbo   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Ahhh the sweet hypocracy that is the democratic party exposed at last. You'll say and do anything to court the African American vote but you sure won't vote for one!

Edward Phoenix, AZ   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

You will do good as McCain VP. GO FOR IT.

Andre   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

There is nothing worse than a sore loser. If the media helped Barack Obama win this election, then why did they all spend 3 months on Jeremiah Wright, and a month on Bitter Gate? Secondly, to everyone who feels like everything Clinton does is modified why hasn't major news outlet run the story of Paul vs Clinton's. It is true and no one even mentions it. To all the people who post and talk about experience what exactly is Hillary's experience? Only one legislative post and that is Senator from New York. What else has she done as it pertains to actually being elected? 35 years of being next to Bill, who if he would have closed his big mouth she would have won. Please grow up America and admit that even in 2008 this country still doesn't want an African- American President. Vote for McCain and cry later idiots. Yeah that'll show Barack 4 more years of George Bush.

Ed, Santa Fe NM   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

So racist Ferraro won't vote for Obama? What a surprise!

There will be a woman president some day, but Hillary ain't gonna be it. GET OVER IT. YOU LOST.

And Ferraro can now go back under her rock. What a jerkette.

SCM DC   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

The only people who made gender an issue in this race are the Clinton campaign and Hillary's supporters – not Obama. So shut up, Geraldine Ferraro and go away! You and your oppinions are irrelevant!

YIKES, DYKE!   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

TAKE YOUR VOTE AND SHOVE IT!

Nancy Ludowise   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

I was a charter member of NOW. In the fall, I was thrilled at the possiblity of voting for Hillary. How any Democrat or any woman could say they won't vote for Obama is beyond me….McCain will seat judges who will overturn Roe v Wade. Most old white men do not understand or care about the plight of women….any women.
If any candidate has cause to complain, Obama has had to deal with many "supporter" racist and xenophibic remarks. He is an intelligent, principled man who cares deeply for this country. No more war, no more breaks just for the rich, no more children aren't important.
All democrats must vote for the candidate of the party or we hand the republicans a victory that will destroy this country as we have known it.

Lucy in Illinois   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Someone should tell Geraldine that bitter, ugly and stupid are no way to go through life. Who cares what she thinks!

Lee   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Who gives a rat's behind who Geraldine Ferraro votes for. She would not be able to vote for Obama anyway even if he was up against a white man for the nomination to Barack Obama. Vote for McCain Geraldine Ferroro and let's see if anyone will loose sleep over it.

What will she do when she has to look and listen to President Obama for the next eight years. Will you do what I do whenever our present president comes on TV – switch the channel. Believe me I don't switch the channel because I hate George Bush because of his race; blacks have never had a problem with voting for a white person. We have done this all our lives and have never given it a second thought. Now that the roles are reverse there are some whites who could never vote for a black man. How sad; and by the way I switch the channel off of our present president because he never has anything intelligent to say. Look at what he just did on foreign soil this is so pathetic.

Thank you president Barack Obama for being for graceful, forthright and honest in your dealings with the American Public. God will reward you for that; you are the consumate gentleman.

God Bless America!

Unbelievable !!   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

I can't believe all you gullible lemers actually believe the words coming out of Obama's mouth. Like you think all this super hero talk of what he's got planned is ACTUALLY GOING TO HAPPEN !! If it weren't so tragically sad it would be hysterically funny !!!

Joshua College Station Texas   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

This woman has an ax to grind and it's not about Obama.

I agree with ferris_b.

BettiH, Indianapolis, IN.   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

So what…the econnomy isn't effecting that rich bigot anyway.

Clay Gough   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

At this point it matters not. I'm an Obama backer. I'll vote McCain in a heart beat over Billary. Most Billary supporters (uneducated or female in the main) won't vote Obama. All you see is we'll have McCain as our next president. And truthfully, other than his hawkish behavior McCain is the best Democrat in the race. He's far more liberal than Billary anyway………..

Sola   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

She wants to be Hillary's VP

Obama 08   May 19th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Oh Please I am from the South and men are always calling women sweetie, honey, suga etc so get off your high horse. He apologized for his comment and I am all for girl power but Hillary does NOT inspire that in me. So with that said get out and BARACK the VOTE and stop being HATERS!!! You Hillary supporters would expect Barack supporters to vote for her but yet you dont want to return the favor?? What is that really about? I have had to vote for Presidents I wasnt in love with in every election but now you feel thats beneath you. Welcome to the world of African Americans for a change. I LOVE IT!!!

Barack 08/12

josie   May 19th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Ms. Ferraro is or has lost her bearings! She will vote or give away a vote to McBush who has called his wife a c–t and has done nothing for the emancipation of women let alone for the country. Ms. Ferraro has become a bitter, racist woman who is now going as far as to betray the Democratic Party and its principles by dividing the party with comments like this. She is cutting her own throat because she will be (if she already isnt) by the Party for trying to make the Democratic Nominee win in a crucial year like 2008 when our Country is in shambles. Ms. Ferraro, thank God you are not relevant and we wll win in spite of your venom. You should be ashamed to set back the feminist movement by your hysterical behavior. You disgust me ( a 57 year old white woman who has fought for equality very hard) I wonder how your children feel about your betrayal.

Yasriel   May 19th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

This lady is just trying to be relevant so that she can be given a piece of the pie.
May be she wants another shot at VP.
We, Obamanation, are going to unite with Hillarygirls, to Ferraro dismay.

Sherri   May 19th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Shame on you Geraldine Ferraro. Shame on you.

Democrats Unite. A vote for the GOP is a vote against your values and interests.

Erik B   May 19th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

I wouldn't expect a racist white woman to vote for a black man.

And I have yet to see any thing that Obama has done that can be called sexist. other than runing against a female for president. if Edwards were in Obama's position she would call him sexist also.

This is a contest for the POTUS, not a play date where he has to let her win just because she's a girl.

She's Hillary Clinton's version of Rev. Wright. and I would like to forget about both of them.

Let's Unite Democrats, "One Monkey don't stop no show".

Michael "Live and Let Live!"   May 19th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Mar, Freida NYC and co, in your dreams! Watch and learn! American is built on rules, there no way those who do not respect rules will hijack the Presidency of USA! Call Obama sexist is so low and so false that it dose not deserve much response because the truth speaks for itsself.
Obama gave more respect to HRC than she is worth and to call a man who has time after time said how much he is a friend of HRC before and hopes to be after the race too, tells all positive about his mother and his wife … a sexist? From all indications it seems that a great deal of people have over the course of the race have choosen to habitual LIARS and manipulative as HRC, which is unfortunate. Ms G. Ferraro inclusive!

John W., Milwaukee, WI   May 19th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Ferraro is EXACTLY correct in her statements.

This is another Democrat that will NOT be voting for Senator Obama; what he and the DNC, and especially Donna Brazile have done to this Great American, Hillary Rodham Clinton, is beyond repulsive.

Punsh the DNC and vote for McCain…

Jerry   May 19th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

The obama campain is the most racist, and sexist campain i have ever seen in the past 50 years. If you don't vote for king obama, then you are racist, well call me what you want, i will never vote for obama, and i have been a DEM over 50 years.

Mark   May 19th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

So the Hillary supporters go and vote for McCain, who cares. Each of them can put up some of their children to go an fight the Bush/McCain oil wars. They can watch their money go gallon by gallon to the oil companies record profits. They can worry as we inch closer to WWIII since Bush/McCain believe in cowboy politics. They can continue to watch this country become the laughing stock of the world. When it's over they will be broke with little in the way of social justices for help.

That's the future they want? Let them have it. I'm so sick of HC and GF. As far as I'm concerned they are closet GOP anyway.

gene   May 19th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

The reason so many of us Clinton supporters are so angry is that the Obama supporters have been nasty and mean. Their demeaning and degrading comments have just "turned us off" and we will take it out on them in the fall, if Obama is the nominee. The two Texas caucuses I attended made me almost ashamed to be a Democrat. The shouting and the jeering was almost out of control. The last caucus I attended was for my district and after six hours and not even a vote on the rules committee, my wife and I left. I was later told the session went on until midnight. It started at 8:00 A.M.

Letha   May 19th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Obamanation groupies, you don't seem to get it. Obama has no real experience and some people are not comfortable with the unknown and don't wish to live on hope alone so stick with your humbug comments. I'm independent and will vote for anyone except Obama.

Maxine   May 19th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

What I don't understand is, that if you are a true Democrat how can you not vote come November. It is like saying you agree with what GW has done and John McCain will continue.

I look at it this way, do I want my family who is serving in IRAQ to continue this long war, do I want gas prices to keep rising, housing to fall, jobs to be lost, no healthcare at all, judges who don't follow with my beliefs….is this what the democrats are saying.

How sad. That because their particular canidate doesn't win they don't want to play…..

petra   May 19th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Ferarri or ferarroro,,get off the track and trail ,, the Obama train is about to crush you and other hater and racist like you,,,, thank God you lost when you were running as a vp,,, this is the kind of vp america would have had,, should would have wiped out or eliminated all blacks in America,,,,,,God is inifinite in his mercies,,,,but its unfortunate that people like ferarro or fpharaoh still exists on earth

albi   May 19th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Geraldine you are sore because you did not get anywhere in your bid for the vice presidency. The country is not caught up in the idea of a black man for president, they clearly want a change. Obama does not appear to be sexist to me how could he be when he has a very active intelligent wife and two daughters he want the best for. I think you should stop trying to sabbotage his chance for being elected as president. You only have one vote and it will not stop him from winning. I am a women and I will definitely vote for him. You are a RACIST if you are not then you are just jealous because you didn't get this far. GO AWAY noone has even heard from you since you ran which goes to show u are just being used by the Clinton's to say what HIllary wants to but cannot. I don't remember her or her husband offering you a cabinet position when they were in office so why are they so chummy with you now!!!

Jenny   May 19th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

That is a very bad thing to say. If she wants her party to win in November she should not make comments like that, I don't understand why these women get everything so personal. She should just let it go, and be a good camper now or just not say anything, right?

Swiss in Canada   May 19th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Wow! Now thats a true democrat!!!!!!

CLINTON CLEARLY A BETTER CANDIDATE   May 19th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

obama is not a "winning boat" – he is a sinking boat.
crowds in PA gathered for his speeches but when it came down to it they proved not to be all YOUNG AND WET BEHIND THE EARS… they proved to be YOUNG AND SMART TOO……..THEY VOTED FOR CLINTON……….seems they were merely looking for the place to meet up and hang out where everyone was going t be….. i'm hoping oregon hands him the same surprise.

B. Clinton (Former POTUS)   May 19th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

I was even outraged over her playing the race card.

By the way "I did not have sex with that woman Monica Lewinsky"

Good Times…..

Go Obama!!!…….ugh…I mean Hillary! Sorry honey.

Bubba

Molly   May 19th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Hillary Clinton will be the NOMINEE – has the popular Vote!!!

The Hillary supporters will never vote for obama – not due to race, or gender, or spite but because he is NOT QUALIFIED!!!!

Just because we determine that Hillary or McCain is much better qualified to lead our country – we are not all racist!
Guess if you do not vote obama – those people are racist???

b black   May 19th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

JUST REMEMBER: WHITEBOYS ARE BEING TAGETED IN THIS WAR!
MCCAIN 08! "whiteboy deqth party"

KCBob   May 19th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Well you are doing so much to help women there Geraldine…..

Geraldine… Sounds like someone has issues because daddy wanted a boy.

mbgoldie   May 19th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

You go girl! Stand up and be heard and don't back down!

Hillary 08!

kaduke   May 19th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Now, that's a great comment. If Hillary wasn't married to Bill, do any of you retards think she would be in this position? Of course not. She'd be working for Walmart, denying people their benefits, and loving every minute of it. Get a grip.

Colleen   May 19th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

That figures. The old, staid party will stick together. I think that the people that Obama has brought into the party with his theme of hope and change will vote and they would stay home for Hillary. I know I would. If you want to see the white house go to McCain, just overthrow what is happening. Go into retirement where you belong, Geraldine. The country is moving forward and you are too old to follow the crowd.

Barry IL   May 19th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Who expects Ferraro will vote for Obama to begin with? She does not need to tell us that we can infer from her earlier comments. The Big Picture, some of the democrats need to realize that not all who enter contest will end up winning.

Linda from Prescott   May 19th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

I cannot believe what I've just read! How can any reasonable democrat not vote for the nominated candiate. I am also truly ashamed that a former leader in the democratic party would spout such inane commentary.
These types of statements/attitudes only prove that yes indeed we do need a change in politics.

Cathy   May 19th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

I'm with you Chris Banner.

Democrats must unit!!!!

Max McMillan   May 19th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

To all those " I WILL NEVER VOTE FOR OBAMA CROWD"

The underlying factor of your motivation for taking that position is apparantly racism. If you folks think that the presidency is the exclusive preserve for one race, you should be ashamed and in fact, are barbaric and backward.

For each one you racists folks out there, there are several good open minded Americans who will vote for Obama. America is moving forward and you folks can choose to remain the dark.

Linda   May 19th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

How undemocratic can she be but that's okay. I believe those who will not vote for Obama if he becomes the dominee were not going to vote for him in the first place. This is America and you have a right to vote for whomever you want. However if you are a member of the Democratic Party, like I thought Ferraro was, I think those people should be quite and let others made their own decision and not be divisive.

Rick in Florida   May 19th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

She's a RACIST and the saddest part is that she doesn't recognize the fact. Her past racial comments belie her contention that she's just speaking the "truth"….but obviously its HER understanding of the truth.

WHO CARES what she says anymore??? No one ever told her that when you're in a hole, STOP DIGGING…..but she just seems to have asked for another shovel.

jfs Memhis, Tn   May 19th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

I can only say That i wish that I hadn't vote for her if she will not support the nominee. She needs to let the haling of HER PARTY….the one that she was a torch bearer of…the one that supported her long before the Clinton's hit the national scene…the one that put her in the history books !!! She needs to set an example not be divisive. If she does not support Obama…that will only underscore the issues that the media made of her. Please do not ruin the party's chances in Nov. You are far too "BIG" for that !!!!

doug   May 19th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

sour grapes much? this is simply a sense of entitlement to the presidency that has led to misguided blame. but no one is to blame for clinton's loss except clinton's campaign staff, bill, and hillary herself. staying home on election day or voting for someone that has the opposite values or beliefs that you do, just to express your bitterness, is counterproductive, disrespectful of the right to vote, and simply hypocritical.

Val, Atlanta, Ga   May 19th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

WHO CARES

michael.nofz   May 19th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Just read all these comments — one side vs. the other — can you hear the Republicans cheering? Wake up democrats — is it your crushed feelings about not having "your" candidate in the GE — or the future of the WHOLE ENTIRE NATION that matters most? Oh — it's your hurt feelings? How noble of you.

Bill in Columbia MD   May 19th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

All this bickering is futile. The country isn't going to elect a leftis/socialist. It's time to you all got used to President McCain. Sorry hateful Dems.

we ARE bitter!!!!!   May 19th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

This woman is delusional and should be placed in a nursing home-fast.

jclark   May 19th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Geraldine Ferraro's still alive?

Oregon   May 19th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

It's people like Geraldine Ferraro who hold women back. By engaging in this histrionics, she provides a ridiculous example of "just another emotional irrational woman."

alfan   May 19th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Who cares, any way it is time for you to go to nursing home.byeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee,ferrari

andrew   May 19th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Does anyone know what this is about?? The following headline was on another web site

The Chicago Police Department is investigating a claim that the Internet gossip Matt Drudge may have a connection to their ongoing investigation of Sen. Barack Obama

Anonymous   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Who cares about who Ferraro votes for? She has got a lot of nerve to even be speaking and it was a dumb choice for HC to pick Ferraro to handle financial issues regarding her campaign.

Did HC think that we voters have forgotten about Ferraro's husband's shady connections as well as Ferraro's son's drug dealing?

Tony Z- MD   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Obama is not a token. He is the next generation of leadership in America. HRC now understands this fact. For those- so called DEMS who will not vote for him it tells me you really liked the past 8 years.

It is about what is best for America.

Dave   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

I'm a Obama supporter and I first thought if Hillary wins I'm voting for McCain..but it is becoming more apparent that McCain is not all there and I would be putting more young folks to death with add'l wars. So I hope Hillary voters don't vote for McCain.

matt   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

and remember abc news shows HIllary ahead in the popular vote counting absolutely every american that voted.. dont believe that CNN Ticker you read last week

former obama supporter   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Obama supporters…I am afraid you do not understand. The reason we do not want Obama is because we, being, older, more experienced, and having lived and suffered through the McGovern campaign, the Carter administration, and the Dukakis campaign, do not believe that Obama can win in November. BUT EVEN WORSE…if he does win he will be completely incapable of bringing about any of the change he claims and will leave the country and the Democratic party in even worse shape.

You guys sum it up for us when you call anyone who criticizes Obama "racists". That shows an inability to accept criticism and analyze the facts. It shows a simpleness of mind that is like teenagers fawning over a pop star. Obama's campaign is just a cult of personality exercise that (like all the past such cults) will end in sorrow and failure for everyone.

fred   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Clara May 19th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

I won't vote for him either-he's a wolf in sheep's clothing!
————————————-

YOU ARE EXACTLY RIGHT!!!

GO HILLARY

Tracey   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

She doesn't care b/c she's past her reproductive years anyway so if McCain wins the election it won't matter to her but millions of women in the US will lose the right to govern their own bodies.

Now which is more important Ms. Ferraro, your bitterness towards this "sexist" media you rant about our the rights of millions of women in the US?

jagg14   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

I am a black female and I agree with Geraldine. I will not vote for him either. All of you who say – WHO CARES – need to know, there are far more of us out there than you think. In November, you will care.

Lee   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

You democractic defectors will reap what you soe if you vote McCain, just as Ohio and Florida are paying the price for voting for Bush in '00 and '04. You just don't get it do you. You would rather suffer financially and throw your children's future to foreign countries instead of getting America back on the right track. If that is not hate, what is? I mean really, changing parties because you don't like someone? What does that say about your loyalty and beliefs? You would rather change your true beliefs to prove a point that will end up costing and our soldiers more money and LIVES. Keep playing this game and we will not have a choice but to bring back the draft or surrender to a foreign country because we will not be able to convince our young that we are fight for a good reason.

Don't be stupid AGAIN haters.
Lee in OHIO

PCM 01   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

The moronic gene again.
Who cares about old grudgres.
This is about a new generation of politicians leaving behind the old and corrupt way of politics.
A new spring is coming.
Mr. Obama, lead the way.

ferris_b   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Geraldine…. it is too bad that you and Hillary so poorly are representing your generations women. There are a lot of women who see well beyond the clinton machine… and judging by the 75,000 men and women we had in Portland, OR to listen to Obama… it shows how extremely out of touch you are. And by the way… EVERY demographic was represented, which means that Obama is AMERICA'S CHOICE for president, REGARDLESS of what the political leaders want. OREGON WANTS OBAMA… 75,000 people has shown up for Barack Obama… how many did clinton bring to her events…. 1000 maybe 2000… and we are an extremely liberal state who champion ALL human rights and sport the Oregon Health Plan, thanks to Frmr. Gov. John Kitzhaber… Oregon is a model state for health care in this country, which is clinton's main point and we OVERWHELMINGLY WANT OBAMA

Hillary, it is time to face the music, but wait for June to start dancing, that is fine with us. Geraldine, you are spiteful and racist, not too surprising though. Funny, I though it was the Republicans that were supposed to be the racists and we were supposed to be for human rights and what-not.

Doris,Memphis, TN   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

You and Hillary are trying to destroy Senator Obama. When you are
digging a ditch for someone, be careful you might fall in. I hope
sane women don't listen to you. Practice saying President Obama!

king from toronto   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

pay attention!!! all this not voting for obama is coming from rebublicans.don't be fooled.and some stupid dems who'ed vote for mc same.then again!! if they were real dem,they would be voting obama!!! mmmm???

godlesspriest   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Let's see how well women's rights do when McCain's judges repeal Roe v. Wade (actually they won't, but they will construe it so narrowly that it will be a dead letter). Seriously, Ferraro is so far outside the mainstream that any effort spent appeasing her will result in a net voter loss, factoring in independents. If female democrats hand the nomination to McCain by staying home or voting for him then it'll be hard to fight off the "voting with emotions, not brains" slander.

E.J.   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Oh Gerry, you tired old washed up hag! Why can't you double your estrogen intake for once in your life and behave like an adult? You set examples by which others follow, and congratulations on your epic failure to set an example that anyone should follow once again.

You were always told your big mouth would get you in trouble. Now it's trouble for everyone.

ex-obama supporter   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

look up article dated April 30, 2007 at newyorktimes.com "A CANDIDATE, HIS MINISTER AND A SEARH FOR FAITH" – - PLEASE read the entire article. .. you will see obama lied about his pastor…. in this article obama was asked about the controversial 9-11 sttaement over a year before he claimed he had no knowledge of it.

Jean   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

The alternative is more or the same old thing BUSH. Look at the big picture do I want to see my former students, my young relatives, and children of my friends continuely being sent into harm's way with vague goals.
I grew up in Texas and I know for sure the old COWBOY MENTALITY I DOES NOT PRODUCE NEGOTATED SOLUTIONS THAT LEED TO GOOD WILL AND PRODUCTIVE RESULTS!!!!!!!
MAYBE THIS IS JUST NOT THE WOMAN – LOOK AROUND THERE ARE OTHER FEMALES THAT ARE PROMISING AND COULD USE OUR SUPPORT INSTEAD OF JUMPING SHIP.

Don   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

The Democrats don't deserve to win. Just look at their primary process. Hillary wins Texas but because of the idiotic democratic rules, Obama gets more delegates. The republicans win because they cut through all the bs. It's so simple even Bush got it – winner takes all (just like the actual election – what a novel idea).

Hillary already won. She should pull a Liberman and run as an independant if the DNC robs her. It's time for a new party anyways. The Democrats have self-destructed. I'm sick of all this nonsense.

nerakami   May 19th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Spoilt sport…

Patrick   May 19th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Mccain for more war and against universal health care and more of Bush failed economic policies and Hillary supporters want that rather than have a black president?

Well go ahead then, have fun with every factory in America moving to India and China.

Maybe American can do 100 years of war and nothing else. Hell let's all join the millitary because that is all the job that will be available in the country.

Infogiant   May 19th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

It's hillarious to see all of the republican posters pretending to be Dems.

As for Ferraro, she'll be out with a book soon enough…as much shock value as possible is needed. Two headlines in 25 years!! Incredible!

Bette   May 19th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Good Lord, Geraldine, please give it a rest!!! As one of your former supporters when you were involved in a ground-breaking nomination and the elevation of women in politics, I now believe it is time for a change in the "politics as usual" stance and games. I have supported Barack Obama more years than he has been a Presidential candidate. For the first time in forty years, I truly have HOPE once again in our country's political future. It is time for a change, and I am so thankful that we finally have a candidate that is getting both younger and older people excited once again in the political process in this country! I do not "fit" the reported demographic as I am a 58-year-old, college-educated, white female. And, I must add that there are many more like me here in Michigan as were in evidence at the capacity plus event in Grand Rapids last Wed. Do not vote, if you choose. Your one vote is not going to make a bit of difference in the larger scheme of things!

Harold   May 19th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

She is not a true democrat. I can understand a woman who does not have any party affiliation being bitter because Hillary won't win. The two candiates have campaigned and are basically the same on issues. That being the case, a true democrat would vote for Obama instead of being a sore loser. It's funny that the hard working blue collar folks and those others so fired up about Hillary are full of rhetoric but won't put their money where their mouth is. Money talks in elections and Obama supporters not only talk the walk but walk the walk. The democrats need to raise money to defeat the republicans and history is proving Hillary can deliver on everthing with the exception of getting her supporters to fork over money.
The college kids and poor blacks are sending in $5, $10, anything to support Obama. This speaks volumes!

Edward   May 19th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

That kind of talk from her is not needed in the party. He could very well be races.

Molly   May 19th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Don't worry Geraldine – we will ALL VOTE FOR HILLARY -
She will be the Nominee – she has the Popular Vote!!!

KEEP FIGHTING HILLARY – she EARNS ALL her votes – ALL States – does not ignore states like obama!

InsertName   May 19th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

This woman is nuts.

Julie from Tenn.   May 19th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

400 people have been gunned down in Chicago over the past 2 months—-this in Obama's backyard—-if he wants to negotiate with someone, why not start with the gang leaders there before he moves up to Ahmadinejab and Kim Jong.

shirley   May 19th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Undefensible that a person who ran for office under the Democratic ticket would not vote for our candidate. I can't stand Hillary and would still vote for her over McCain and 4 more years of Bush policy in the White House. Shame or Ferraro.

jason   May 19th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

lol!

no, hillary hasn't been divisive at all…. of course not… who would suggest such a thing…

Angie, Louisiana   May 19th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Way to go Ferraro, show you ignorance as well. Why don't you do everyone a favor and join the republican party!!!! You are not a true Democrat. They should kick you out of the party.

You will be one of the first to complain about McCain if he becomes President. You would rather see service men and women away at war longer, coming home with missing limbs, or in a box. Which is fine because it is not your child; gas prices still rising, and more and more Americans losing their homes. All of this because Clinton was not the nominee.

Maybe you are upset because your name won't be on the list for Vice President.

Mike G   May 19th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

If John McCain was smart he would elect Clinton as VP. Her supporters are retarded/dillusional/old enough to vote republican and go against their morality and principle. Swallow the fact your candidate was out campaigned by a charismatic African American. If at all possible gather the few brain cells you have left and vote for Obama in November. Once again, just let me say, Clinton supporters are nutso. Please God let this country elect Obama.

Truth Hurts   May 19th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

So What. This just shows that she was only supporting Clinton because she is a woman and not because she is a democrat who cares about what happens to our country.

Barack has not been sexist to Clinton. However, Ferraro and the Clintons have insenuated that Barack is lucky to be black, his campaign is a fairy tale, and that it's ok to vote against him because he is black. They have all made racially inflamed statments pertaining to Barack.

Obama 08!

Mark Cross Junction VA   May 19th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Brilliant lady.

ladylove   May 19th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Who cares; Obama do not need her vote at all to win soooo she need to go hide. Go Obama

who cares!!!!   May 19th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

by the way take a good look at her campaign, a look of things to come if she is president, lies deciet, maybe a secont white water, who will be the second monica? not me, maybe that ugly blond with the nappy hair fron florida she's trying to get florida and michigan for hillary maybe that's her pay off, she must do bill! hahaha!

ki-jana carter   May 19th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Geraldine Ferraro: A trailblazer for women who want to fail miserably. Back to the bridge club, old lady!

Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA)   May 19th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

I am having sudden flashbacks of how Mondale wound up losing to Regan with her on his ticket! Stupid comments have been coming out of her mouth for decades now and show no sign of letting up. So, she wants to make a point of how sexist Barack is (which I totally do not see, just look at his key advisors!!!) by not voting for him and instead vote for a man who will try to rescind Roe v Wade.

fred   May 19th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

R.I.F. GOODBYE OBAMA!!!

GO HILLARY!!

If Hillary isn't the nominee…WRITE IN HILLARY or VOTE FOR McCAIN!!

Mek,WA   May 19th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Who really cares about Ferraro except CNN and Clintons? Her vote did not help Clinton neither will Obama. She is a divider like Hilary.

Long live Obama Nation!!

Kris In Atlanta   May 19th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

I don't know why CNN would make this front page news. Ferraro is a has been politician who couldn't even win her own election, lost in a landslide, and seems to be trying to undermine Obama but here's a newsflash: This is 2008, and people have and will vote Obama in 2008 and nothing Ferraro can say or do will change that. She's a hypocrite. Obama has challenges and he is asking for our support. I'm barely old enough to remember Ferraro and her husband were caught up in gruesome scandals back in '84 but she expected Dem support. Stay out of the way old lady and let the people choose.

Wayne   May 19th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Maybe Hillary lost because she is a liar (Bosnia). Or has bad judgement (Iraq..can you say 1 trillion dollars gone).

Nah..that has nothing to do with it. She lost because she is a woman..even though she beat a field of more experienced white men and a mexican man.

IF, Lisbon   May 19th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

this is not a question of race or gender. Not in Ferraro's case, anyway. That's a question of dumbness and that crosses all genders and races. Statistically she got the share of some four or five. Good… there may be some more 4 or 5 intelligent votes out there for her non-vote. She's willing to contribute to a democrat loss rather than vote Obama?!

Mark Craddock of Virginia Beach   May 19th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

All of you "Feminists" who cherish your rights should recognize that if, out of spite or anger, you either don't vote or vote for McCain, the two supreme court nominees that will likely get to nominate will be in the "mold of John Roberts and Antonin Scalia." You can simply kiss equal rights and freedom of choice goodbye! It will already take a generation to recover from the Bush court. Try to imagine to demographic of the court and thier rulings after 4 more years of the McSAME!

Helen   May 19th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Geraldine for Obama = 0

Helen for Obama (and the rest of the democratic party) = DN Winner

SO WHAT GERALDINE, WE DON'T CARE. SEN. OBAMA HAS PROVEN TO STILL WIN INSPITE OF YOUR NON SENSE.

YOU JUST WANT TO BE BACK IN THE NEWS….NEWS FLASH

SENATOR OBAMA IS WINNING W/O YOU AND HILLARY

Larry Buchas   May 19th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Sexist? Where? Calling a reporter "Sweetie?"

Hillary Clinton is NOT a racist but Geraldine Ferraro is! As if the election results will turn on her vote?

So who would you vote for, Geraldine? And name one instance a black person ever had an advantage other than a Congressional election? Go ahead, name one!

There are 16 women currently holding US Senate seats. That is the highest number ever. How many African-Americans currently hold US Senate seats?

I MADE MY POINT!

obama -- NEVER.   May 19th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

i have always admired ferrarro. its about time someone told like it is. when did we start being unamerican…….we cant even say the man's middle name without being called racist.

if didnt plan a simple thing like how to handle your own middle name just what CAN you do?

then obama gets on us for even THINKING of him as Muslim when hein his own book said if he had to take sides he would side with the MUSLIMS.

his mother marrried twice. BOTH TIMES TO MUSLIMS.
OBAMA'S EARLY YEARS WERE FRAMED IN THE MUSLIM beliefs.
he claims he is "now a christian." Maybe he is but he should not put on a SHOCKED attitude if we think of him as Muslim. His biological dad was Muslim as was his stepdad as is his eight brothers and sisters on ihs dad's side including his stepmother on his dad's side and his grandmother on his dad's side.

maya   May 19th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Imagine if Hilary said, "Hold on a second, BOY" to a male reporter-esp if he was AA? Roland Martin, Sharpton, Jesse- they would be all marching to have her thrown out- literally.

And based upon the sexist comments towards Geraldine in this thread- Obamabots are still missing the boat. Can you not disagree with a woman without calling her sexist names? And then have the cheek to call us racist?!

Barack- I am NOT your sweetie.

Hillary 2008

Sylvia   May 19th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

I will NEVER vote Obama, he is DANGEROUS to our country!!!!

matt   May 19th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

She like many people voting for clinton want somoene with experience, and knowledge..

Obama lacks in both of these

Rich G   May 19th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Go ahead, vote for McCain…and watch his Supreme Court nominees flip Roe v. Wade so fast. Yeah, what a great plus for women that would be.

from CT   May 19th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Some of you Hillary supporters (not most of you, but some of you) downright disgust me.

Keith   May 19th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Those of you that say you will not vote for Obama, including Ferraro need to grow up. Being a sore loser is not going to help this country. If you are going to put your bitterness in front of this country, you are only doing yourself and this country a disservice. It is time for all Democrats to unite under one roof and fight against a third term of GWB. Stop thinking about yourselves for once and think about the big picture. You are only hurting yourself if you choose not to vote for the nominee. You are acting like a child in a school yard, "I'm taking my vote and I'm going home" That is how you sound, with your child like actions, not voting for Obama. Ferraro, listen to yourself, how old are you? Give me a break!

Filipina   May 19th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

I hate fox channel

Texans for Obama   May 19th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Who cares?! She's an idiot.

Laura PA   May 19th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

WHO CARES!!!!!!! Why is this even news??????

Shelly Lee   May 19th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

I keep saying the same thing, don't underestimate Clinton supporters. We are not voting for Obama, that plain and simple.
The only way he has a chance is if she is on the ticket with him. Otherwise we are voting for McCain………….Republican for the first time in our lives. Ferro is honest that's all, she voices the opinion of many, especially us folks here in Michigan who already voted for Hillary.

Zion   May 19th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Feminism is just a synonym for white women only. It is amazing how Ferrarro like other feminists wants everyone to recognize bigotry against women, but they refuse to recognize bigotry against blacks. Boo…Hoo.

uc   May 19th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Ferraro is a feiry tale woman. What she needs is to remove her pride and join thewinning boat. She is trying to play and stly of race card. Bull……Shi………………………..

Sorry   May 19th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

I feel so sorry for America. If the person we voted for don"t win we will vote for the other party. Look at John McCain my fellow American he is the carbon copy of George Bush. Think what the wonderful American that have died for this Country in this war would say 4000+ and still dying. We are so busy being ugly to each other saying some very horrible things. If I did not know better I would not believe we were all American. This country I thought was built on more than this. Wake up the one's that are truly American and let's bring the country together. Let's not be sore loser because who we voted for in the Democratic Party didn't win. Let's get behind the person that is nominated and make America a place we can leave our children and our grandchildren.