Comments on: Tracking Poll: Obama opens up biggest lead ever over Clinton

By: JN

JN — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:58:49 +0000

CJH, don't worry about not voting for Obama and all of you who threaten not to, there will be a republican to take your place. By the way, you were never going to vote for him anyway so please quit with the threats...I guess if McCain wins, then I can blame you for more lives lost because of the war...thanks a lot!

By: democrat

democrat — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:58:44 +0000

Like Hillary, I am strong and I will not be bamboozled by Obama's radical speeches,I will not vote for Obama in november , do you think after all these hates from Obama supporters we will have a united front in november , no way.

By: Stacy Clarks

Stacy Clarks — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:57:58 +0000

LET'S UNITE DEMOCRATS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Kentucky girl

Kentucky girl — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:57:51 +0000

Go Hillary, go on and GET OUT of the race.

DRIP, DRIP, DRIP ............LOL ........BYE BYE

OBAMA 08

By: Randy - Denver

Randy - Denver — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:57:09 +0000

A simple FACT is Ms. Clinton has won MOST of the die-hard Democratic states. That is a fact, now the caveats to the fact, she has not won these states by large margins as she implies, and some of these states (Specifically CA) have said in recent polls (I know Polls mean nothing) that if the vote were held today she would lose by simialr margins to what she won them by. So the point on this first caveat is this these hard Democratic states will go to the democratic candidate in November, meaning, while Mr. Obama may not win them by as large of a margin as Ms. Clinton would (debatable point) he will STILL win them and therefore her elector count is flawed, most superdelegates understand thius which is why this arguemnt has done little to sway them. The second caveat to the fact is simply this, Mr. Obama has won MOST of those states which normally do not vote Democratic AND (here is the important part) the voter turnout in some of those states has been GREATER than in the last presidential election. Meaning what you might ask, meaning this if that many Democrats turn out in this presidential election he will win those states normally granted as Republican strongholds. that is why Mr. obama is more electable than Ms. Clinton. Ms. Clinton might carry more of the "old school" in a primary but these same "old school" dems will follow party line and it will be the "new age" dems that can make the difference and win the election for Mr. Obama.

By: Chi-Town Cheryl

Chi-Town Cheryl — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:57:01 +0000

In with the "new"-- out with the "old." The Clintons are yesterday's news. Obama is fresh, new and progressive. Even the pantsuits Hillary wears is sooooooooooo 1980's. Who wears pantsuits today? Hillary backers, you are in the minority. It's time for a change. A person is really, really out of touch if they want things to stay just the way they are today. I'm a risk taker and it's always paid off for me. I'm on the Obama express to the White House. Bring on the change!!! OBAMA '08

By: Fredi

Fredi — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:56:17 +0000

... and denial is a river in Egypt

By: obamacanandwill

obamacanandwill — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:55:33 +0000

Yes we can!

By: CW in DC

CW in DC — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:55:29 +0000

Alright people... it's time to go waterboard the Republicans until they squeal like pigs!!!!!

Clinton supporters – come join in the fun!!

Let's get this slaughtering on the roll!!!

By: JohnS

JohnS — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:55:11 +0000

OBAMA '08 & '12 Let's get the Democratic Party united to go after the GOP. Check out OBAMA's response to Bush's and McCain's attack on foreign policy. OBAMA was very sharp... The GOP is trembling The right candidate has won the Democratic presidential nomination: BARACK OBAMA. He will also win the General Elections OBAMA '08 & '12

By: David Goldman for OBAMA

David Goldman for OBAMA — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:54:32 +0000

AMAZING !!!!!

CLINTON COULDN'T GET THESE CROWS OUT TO SEE HER

IF SHE & FERRARO WERE GIVING MONEY AWAY.

By: AVEMBE The sun

AVEMBE The sun — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:54:08 +0000

Man man man!!!Can't believe it HRC is second but claiming she's the first!!!?!?!....so the loser ...is actually ...the winner...?!!!! For the people who plan not to vote for Obama if he's the nominee or plan not to vote for HRC if she' is(...) just think about the next judge whether it will be a Rep.or a dem..;at the supreme court It may gonna be tough for women...Think about it seriously

By: mmartin arkansaw

mmartin arkansaw — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:53:56 +0000

what?only 16 points ahead?and 2 weeks left?but,hillary is more electable?it must be sinking in,to smarter hillary supporters.the ignorant one's will still be looking for her name on the ballot in nov.

By: Chunnie2008

Chunnie2008 — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:52:51 +0000

Way to go Senator Robert Byrd, God bless you, God bless America.
Prime examlpe of how the clinton's supporters are, imagine what geraldine ferraro is saying. That is why we need Senator Obama, we need change, and we need it now.

By: R1100RT in VA

R1100RT in VA — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:52:47 +0000

Hillary, call me a traitor to my "race", but I'm proudly one of the supposed handful of Hardworking White Americans voting for Obama in November, not for YOU.

By: Don in Florida

Don in Florida — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:52:46 +0000

Obama has won this fair and square. Anyone who doesnt think should consider this; If the roles were reversed and Obama was losing on all counts, would you think it fair if the nomination were still given to him? Be honest. You wouldn't. What do we teach our children? In every contest there's a winner and a loser. Its not whether you win or lose it's how you play the game. This just happens to be the year for Obama. So we all need to just move on and get over it and unite behind him. Clinton can try again the next time.

By: Paul

Paul — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:52:40 +0000

It was a good try. Thanks to Operation Chaos, Hillary was able to stay in the race much longer than she should would have if not for those Rush listeners who crossed over because they wanted the chaos to continue. If the Hillary supporters were honest with themselves they know that she should of been knocked out after Texas and Ohio. Even with Operation Chaos, in the end it will be a decisive victory for Obama for the Democratic nomination. Unfortunately for Rush and Operation Chaos, the unintended effect was for millions of new Democrats added to the ranks because of the prolonged race and the interest that resulted. So for you Hillary supporters, even though some of you have the nerve to say that she won the popular vote when she is down by 700K, Hillary received hundreds of thousands of votes from Republicans who can't stand her, but did what Rush asked them to.

By: Shotta Nic

Shotta Nic — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:52:19 +0000

Its funny how people hate on CNN as soon as they have a "non-positive" story about HIllary, then all of a sudden, the whole world is against her.

Win gracefully, lose gracefully. Dont be spiteful and hateful. Deal with it.

By: Lalsomde

Lalsomde — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:52:11 +0000

Obama is clearely the winner.We don't have time to waste right now.If Hilary loves her party and cares about her country she should not be fighting a fight that she already knows the results.We need to unify our party and concentrate on the upcoming general election.

By: Tex

Tex — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:51:50 +0000

The polls are reflecting what everyone else already knows! The nomination is over. Then you absolute idiots like Ferraro. She was a real loser when she ran as Veep with Mondale. She is a real loser today saying she is not going to vote for Obama. She keeps trying to throw it all back as Obama's fault for stupid racist remark and then lacks the intelligence and character to omit she was wrong. History will now remember her more for her racist remarks towards Obama and her inabilty to be human or Christian and apologize, than being the first female Veep candidate. What an idiot!

By: Catherine S

Catherine S — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:51:25 +0000

GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!
Independents, Repubs and Dems ALL for Obama.
Yes, we CAN.

By: Jeff

Jeff — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:51:09 +0000

Great news, and a testament to the wide base of support that Senator Obama has gathered. Hopefully he'll pick a VP that will inspire us, too–not Hillary Clinton

By: texas dem

texas dem — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:50:59 +0000

Hillary is polling better against McCain because of Rush Limbaugh's Operation Kaoos (or what ever). Its the interference of the Republicans into the Democratics Primary process that has dragged this thing on this long. I think Senator Byrd's endorsement demonstrates that real party members support Obama! Come home yellow dog democrats and welcome newbies to the fold!

YES WE CAN
President Barack Obama
2008-2012

By: RC

RC — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:50:51 +0000

Go Obama Go!!! Hope you win this thing.
McCain is sounding like he is being coached by Carl Rove. . nuff said.

By: C

Mon, 19 May 2008 19:50:12 +0000

Obama's Family will be the most Attractive Family in White House History. The Clinton's were the MOST UGLY!!

By: Jane L.

Jane L. — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:50:00 +0000

Sen. Obama has LESS votes from the people than Sen. Clinton has, and it's not over yet. If the party decides on Obama despite that fact, they cannot expect party unity in November.
Furthermore, the DNC surely better get its act together before another election. There is no logical reason for their ridiculous rules and caususes. Logically, the primaries should be conducted the same way the general election is conducted, and if that had been the case this time, Sen. Clinton would be the clear winner instead of our democratic process being subverted to the will of so-called "superdelegates."

By: Ken

Ken — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:48:11 +0000

I do have another question, and that is about the "Super delegates" voting. I thought that the "Super Delegates were to vote according to their states popular vote?

Why has not the media said something about both of the WV Senators have endorsed Barack Hussein instead of Hillary Clinton, who by the way beat Barack Hussein by 41 points?

Just goes to show you how partial the media is! Senator Byrd and Senator Rockefeller should be ashamed and should change their vote to represent the will of the people!

Hillary Clinton should receive both Senator's of WV votes, and again, be nominated to become the nominee of the Democrat Party. Hillary Clinton has beat Barack Hussein in the popular vote as well.

Hillary Clinton for President 2008

By: Fraizer

Fraizer — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:47:56 +0000

Finally! Now can we put the nail in the coffin of all these bitter, hysterical, Clinton supporters (yes, I said Bitter). The histironics are best directed at their unfortunate spouses. not at other voters who might disagree with them. Just like the south lost the war, this battle has concluded! Get over it, already.

By: Larry Buchas

Larry Buchas — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:47:52 +0000

These polls are all over the place.

The Democrats need to reach Hillary's supporters. It will be interesting to see what they have in mind.

I'm a Barack supporter and I can't help but give her credit for putting up a hard fight. It's supposed to be competitive. She just followed the will of her supporters by not giving up. You have to admire that, everyone!

By: One Love!

One Love! — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:47:49 +0000

VERY, VERY COOL OREGON!!

That is impressive!!!

By: Dixie Dem

Dixie Dem — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:47:26 +0000

Yes We Can..................................all of us Dems that has been badmouthed and kicked around by the Obama train will vote for McCain.

By: Ron L

Ron L — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:46:52 +0000

SHE IS NOT, I REPEAT NOT MORE ELECTABLE!!!

By: KEKE

KEKE — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:46:19 +0000

HILLARY DOSENT CARE ABOUT YOUR POCKET BOOKS ISSUE SHE DOSNT HAVE THEM PROBLEMS ALL SHE IS WORRYIN ABOUT IS WINNIG BECAUSE IF YOU TRACK BACK SHE UP LIFT JOHN MCCAIN IN HERSELF AND SAYS HER OPPONENT GONNA DELIVER NOTHING BUT SPEECHES.YALL BETTER LOOK OUT BECAUSE IF SHE CARE ENOUGH SHE KNOWS OBAMA HAVE A CHANCE SO WAY SHE CONTINUES TO TIRE HIM DOWN I THINKS SHE HAVE SOME REPUBLIANS IN HER SHE VOTED FOR THE WAR.

By: Viet Nam Vet

Viet Nam Vet — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:45:35 +0000

CJH-

Then vote for him in bad conscience.
I was for Edwards- – -Then Hillary
I WILL vote for OBama

For any true Democrat you cannot do less

I want us out of Iraq. It will take time but we have to start and we will
when obama takes office

We should have a national holiday to party when bush slinks into the sunset.

I hope Obama forms A committee to charge bush, cheney, rice & rumsfield for not upholding their oaths of office and war crimes

By: elle

elle — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:44:30 +0000

when Obama was in oregon this weeked. and came to portland to water park.My dad and I was one those 72,000 who want to it. It was azing begn thir and lister to him. Talk to use, I did get to see him but colud him talk to use.

I not at the age to vote yet. I am a year off . I will be 17 is summer.

By: Carl

Carl — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:44:19 +0000

The only one to think this is not over is Hillary. She is so delusional that it's scary.

By: Sock it to ya

Sock it to ya — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:44:12 +0000

DEANS DOZEN google it.

Obama was handpicked by the Dems old school.

That is why all the old school is backing Obama, and turned their back on Hillary.

By: Ben

Ben — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:43:48 +0000

To all of you Hillary haters. Good way to unite the party by your childish name calling and cheap labeling. Your divisivness will cost you and this country IF your candidate happens to win the nomination. Let's please keep this civil and factual.

By: J

Mon, 19 May 2008 19:43:13 +0000

Jim T, her followers are bigots? Would you vote for Condoleeza Rice if she ran for the GOP? Wouldn't that make you a bigot too? Let's face it, a lot of Obama's ideas are radical...and not in a good way. He may represent a vocal minority, but he does not represent what is American.

By: Joe

Joe — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:42:11 +0000

IT'S OVER HILLIARY!

JUST GO AWAY ALREADY AND TAKE YOUR STUPID
SUPPORTERS WITH YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

THANK GOD FOR CHANGE. YES WE CAN! OBAMA '08!

By: NONE

NONE — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:42:05 +0000

Hillary's head is the size of one of those Easter Island statutes. Man, that's frightening. OBAMA IN 08 and it's good to see that "blackmanphobia" still grips the good ol' U S of A. It doen't matter...We still here, We still ain't using verbs, and as far as your daughters go.....well, you already know! THANKS.

By: Time to move on

Time to move on — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:41:57 +0000

OBAMA ONCE IN LIFE PRESIDENT
GO OBAMA 08

By: mary cleveland, ohio

mary cleveland, ohio — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:41:42 +0000

I just read the Washington Post article mentioned on the CNN Political Ticker Page. The article is about Hillary Clinton's avoidance of discussing her 1960's – 1970's employment("internship) with a group of attorneys in San Francisco, who represented Communist organizations and people tied to the then Weather Underground.
A successful attorney(s) in the Washington Post article called her a hypocrite for attacking Obama for the fact that he had and Wm. Ayers, a now board member of a charity in Chicago where Obama also sat as a member. The Clintons have a very, very shady past, so shady he shouldn't have ever been elected to begin with.

This is why Clinton needs to get out of the race. She is watching what she is saying about Obama now, somewhat, however, her attacks have contributed to damaging the party. Obama has been a straight up guy. He is the winner and she needs to get out of the picture entirely so we can win in November.

By: kay, NM

kay, NM — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:41:35 +0000

I don't want a change in the wrong direction.

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:41:14 +0000

I don't believe anything from the media any more....

Go Hillary!!!.... Clinton '08!!!

By: Sock it to ya

Sock it to ya — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:41:09 +0000

CNN you can delete all the negative posts about Obama you want.

Come November, millions of us Democrrats are going to knock you out when we vote for McCain.

You have been biased for Obama from day one, why I don't know. Can't wait to sock it to ya, for deleting all of my posts though, that is gonna make me so happy.

By: Alex

Alex — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:41:04 +0000

I thought I was the only one who noticed that CNN showed ONLY Obama addressing "a crowdless crowd" in Oregon yesterday.
Had I not read the Huff Post I would have thought he was speaking to his wife and two daughters and NOT 75,000 good souls!
Way to go future U.S,.A President!

By: PJ

PJ — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:40:56 +0000

Never in my life have I heard or seen more cruelty, viciousness and mean-spirited commentary. I doubt very much that Hillary Clinton has done anything to any of you except to fight for the America she knows we can be. Regardless of who you support, being a patriot and caring about the issues we face in this country should be the priority. This is not a personality contest – it's about who has what it takes to clean up the mess left behind by eight years of GW and his cronies. These blogs seem to be a contest to see who can write the nastiest comments in print without anyone knowing who they are!

By: jay, ny

jay, ny — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:40:55 +0000

I have to laugh at these so called "more educated" yet very niave obama supporters. Where do these choices for vp come from...the bottom of the barrel? Sebielus who....a nobody....Jim Web...give me a break, he won a small victory and is another newbie, Ted Strickland might be good....Bill Richardson? are you kidding, that man has less traction with the electorate than a summer tire on an icy road in alaska....the vp choice must be either Hillary or someone from a highly contested swing state that obama obviously lost in the primary. The election lies in the swing states people wake up!!! It doesn't lie in Kansas and Virginia!!

By: RW

RW — Mon, 19 May 2008 19:40:46 +0000

Peter, you wa