May 20, 2008
Posted: 09:30 AM ET

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 Obama campaigned in Montana Monday while Clinton campaigned in Kentucky the day before the state's primary.
Obama campaigned in Montana Monday while Clinton campaigned in Kentucky the day before the state's primary.

(CNN) — It's all about location, location, location.

Sen. Hillary Clinton will spend Tuesday night in Kentucky to celebrate what's expected to be a big win in that state's primary. But Sen. Barack Obama won't be in Oregon, even though he's favored to win that state's contest Tuesday.

The Illinois senator will appear at a rally in Iowa, where he kicked off the primary season with a January 3 caucus win — a victory that helped propel him to Democratic front-runner status.

Iowa is also a swing state — one President Bush won by just 10,000 votes in 2004, and one the Democrats would love to win this November.

Obama told reporters Sunday that visiting Iowa "was a terrific way to kind of bring things full circle."

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Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton • Kentucky • Oregon


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Ohio Michigan democrat   May 20th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

What a shame for the democrats, but we will reap what we sow. If we as a party are willing to nominate an empty shirt as our candidate, we deserve to be led by a republican for 4 more years. I can't stomach voting for this racist, sexist lying man, so I'll be holding my nose and voting for McCain, unless the rules committee seats Florida and Michigan, and the super-delegates get a clue and support the only nominee that makes sense for our party - Senator Hillary Clinton.

Christine V from Dallas, TX   May 20th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

CNN MSNBC + obama = NO CREDIBILITY and UNTRUSTWORTHY!

your american idol obama will lose november

It's HILLARY OR MCCAIN….NOBAMA!

Nappy Democrat   May 20th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

I hope the DNC rules committee is watching this! Hillary wants to change the electoral map. She's got her own set of rules!!! IT'S OVER…

GO OBAMA!!!! Salute.

Max   May 20th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Obama Supporters:

Don't respond to anymore Hillary posts. It is pointless. This is how she and CNN are able to keep the drama going. It's over, she lost. Enough.

Let Hillary supporters talk to each other, and don't respond.

Pam   May 20th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Christine May 20th, 2008 11:29 am ET

For those of you who think that we Hillary supporters will 'fall in line' in November, are sadly mistaken. Millions of us will do whatever it takes to send Obama back to the Senate.

Well then, Christine, you will have no right to be here in a couple of years when McCain is president and we're in worse shape than we are now. Grow up.

lois   May 20th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

I find Obama as an arrogant inexperiene politican with a lot of BS.

Pam   May 20th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Barack Obama did NOT make the rules for FL and MI.

Harold Ickes of the Clinton camp DID vote to punish them.

The fault lies within the Government of the two states. If you are upset about the outcome, get out of your chair and vote in a new Gov who will not choose to break the rules.

It IS that simple. I certainly hope the voters are counted also, but I would do everything in my power to make sure those in the gov. that are responsible for this are punished as they have chose to punish you voters.

Place blame where it belongs!!!!!!!!!

JeffRob   May 20th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Hillary supporters who will vote for McCain in November:

You are choosing "experience", and ensuring that our troops continue to be sacrificed in a mind-boggingly wasteful war for no reason but to keep our SUVs running. You're choosing political know-how, and blatantly and seriously risking a woman's right to choose.

Get over your bitterness, join the chorus calling for transparent government, peace, equality, and respect and safety for Americans and America.

Obama's success is NOT due to some underlying sexism. Every Obama supporter is a would-be Hillary supporter. He is simply the far, far superior candidate.

C'mon over! No hard feelings!
Obama for America! Obama 08!

Joseph, Los Angeles   May 20th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

For those of you who will refuse to vote for Obama just because you prefer Hillary are not truly grasping the seriousness of your decision to not unite our party. For you women who thinks Mr. Obama is sexist and will vote for McCain, just remember, Mr. McCain will take away your right to chose and conservatize the Supreme Court and that would not be in your favor. If you want your children, nephew and nieces to be sent to Iraq, vote for McCain. If you want 4 more years of the last 8, vote for McCain, you will get what you deserve because of your refusal to unite and take back the White House. All I heard this morning on the news and read on these blogs is sexism and racism. Enough already. Mr. Obama is winning this fair and square. Mr. McCain called Mrs. Clinton to congratulate her on her Indiana win; he never once called Mr. Obama which tells you a lot about our government. This is the 21st Century, and it's time for a big change. The Bush's and Clinton's have held on to the White House to long. Sorry for my rant, I just got so upset seeing Geraldine Ferraro on TV this morning spuing sexism and putting thoughts in womens minds that they have be dupped… so untrue, so un-democratic. That kind of talk will cause us to lose this race, again.

A CANUCK   May 20th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Clinton is in a bubble…..she's like a desperate, wild person ….completely and deliberately unaware of what
is taking place all around her……Poor Hill….Bye..bye !!!

Tracy---Indianapolis, IN   May 20th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

There's alot of Obama HATERS on here today…………GET OVER IT!!!!!!!!! I

Obama 08

susan- ohio   May 20th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Agree with Jane O above - I still wonder what the love affair is with Obama did anyone read News week article last week - there is not much difference between either candidate even with pondering, money, etc., I certainly hope he does not get bored, - I personally think he will be like Carter - but I am a democrate and will vote for him, - I do believe HIliary is the best candidate and so do most dems I believe - but for some reason the news media and DNC Dean do not think so -

Darren M.   May 20th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

The one thing that doomed hillary's campaign is her inability to connec with voters. Her husband is the King of that. He can take the most complex subject and break it down like Fischer-Proce. Hillary is not Bill. I think a lot of voters are in love with seeing Bill back in the white House, but the Clinton are a big red X on the conservatives war map. The United States needs to heal, and we don't need a candidate that will continue to spew hate. She is smart, but her drive to become president is bigger than anything or anybody else. I am more scared of Hillary Clinton as president than John McCain.

Tony C. - DC   May 20th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Roger MD May 20th, 2008 10:27 am ET

Is Hillary pointing to herself and telling us, "It's all about ME"?

ROGER:

NO! That would be OBAMA and MCBUSH!

Joanna   May 20th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

You know, if this was Joe Biden or Bill Richards or John Edwards and they were this close we wouldn't be hearing that they should "shut up" , "get lost", "give it up", etc. now would we? I don't think so! Go Hillary to the convention and if not, we will write you in. We don't need another eight years of inexperience and practice at being president and we don't need Michelle Obama as first lady….

Matt   May 20th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

One question. Name one thing Obama has done that was dishonest. Rev. Wright, which really has NOTHING to do with the candidate, and you really can not blame him for supporting the guy. Obama has been really straight forward. Nothing to bamboozle or hoodwink anyone.

Terry   May 20th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

I hope NY does the right thing and send Hillary packing. How did she ever get elected as senator?

Tony C. - DC   May 20th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

New Polticis:

Can you answer this?

Why can't your boy win a big state? A must have state like PA, WVA, OH, CA? You really think he will get FL?

Hello, anyone home?

Darrell   May 20th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

why is it when Blacks Vote for Obama its "OK"

and when Whites vote for Clinon its "Racist"

I am missing something here

Hotlanta   May 20th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Hillary can't balance or manage a campagn budget, realize she is not winning. She does her own caculations (math) and then wants to persuade the delegates that she is the best candidate. Best candidate for the Mentally Unstable farm–delusional. She just don't get it. She enter the race, lost and should bow out gracefully. She is allowing people to make her look foolish by continuing this race. Who wants a president that sees a rag flag, stop sign, do not enter, wrong way, and keeps going anyway. Blind leading the blind.

Janice, Aberdeen, SD   May 20th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Apparently there are new comments from Hillary's campaign about her being treated unfairly because she's a woman.

She's being treated no worse than Obama. These whisper email campaigns against him about his religion and the flag-pins are code-word campaigns that in the end are more about him being black than his religion. It's subtle racism, but it's just as strong a campaign and harder to respond to because a response is needed but over-reacting would be the kiss of death. He doesn't dare show the victim face - that would be stepping right into the jaws of the Right.

If she feels she's being treated unfairly because of sexism, she needs to address it directly on behalf of all women and anyone who's facing a similar battle (as Obama at least attempted to do with his speech on race). That would show her more as a leader and not a victim. Why was her campaign so blind to this other way of handling this?

Modern Monkey!!!!   May 20th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

I am so reay for this to be over, which it pretty much is. HRC is trying to pay back loans and trying to par her staff.

I'm glad the REPUGs are ready to rumble. SO is the OBAMA nation!!!!

Darren M.   May 20th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Hilary supporters, listen up.. A loss by Obama in November is a loss for us all. it think it's high time we all started acting like adults. Your protest vote in November for McCain will be like spending your rent money for strippers. it might feel good at the time, but they'll be hell to pay when the rent's due…..

Tony C. - DC   May 20th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

If Obama does win, it will be fun to watch the Rev.'s Sharpton, Jackson and Wright be forced to finally find real jobs and to watch the media scrutinze every word that comes out of Michelle "the mouth" Obama for the next four years. She sure can dish it out, but can't take it.

Well "SWEETIE", you live in the fish bowl now, so either get used to it or SHUT UP!

JB   May 20th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

James from Redlands,

Please understand how many Hillary supporters on these blogs go on and on how they will vote for McBush over Obama.

Obama and Hillarys policies are so similar, yet her supporters would prefer to continue in Iraq, have no economic policy and no vision for our future?

Its those Hillary supporters who will bury our future! Grow up!

Jana Delray Bch, Fl   May 20th, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Obama is so in to himself it makes me sick, I remember in college
there were people who thought they were better than everyone
else, what snobs they were.

Obama winning about attacks on his anti american wife, next time he should tell her to keep herd mouth shut. You didn't hear Hillary winning when the Obama people were tearing up Bill Clinton.

Obama needs to get a grip.

CLINTON or MCCAIN 08

NO OBAMA// NO MICHELLE AS FIRST LADY

Linda Esen   May 20th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

IT SAD SAD SAD THAT HILLARY SUPPORTERS WILLL VOTE MCCRACK OUT OF SPITE. SO THIS MEANS THAT ALL THOSE WHO VOTED OBAMA WERE DISILLUSIONED AND B/CAUSE HE IS BLACK. NO NO WE VOTED FOR HIM B/CUASE HE IS THE CANDIDATE I FEEL I CAN TRUST - HILARRY WOULD HAVE BEEN OK BUT AMERICA NEEDS TO TURN THE PAGE - THIS IS THE HISTORY OF OUR COUNTRY- IN ORDER TO MOVE FORWARD FROM THE DARK PLACE BUSH HAS TAKEN US.
THINK OF THIS : MCCAIN IS A FORMER POW AND MILITARY MAN AND YET HE VOTED FOR THE WAR AND CONTINUES IT ADVOCATION…WHAT ABOUT THAT JUDGMENT. TO ME BARACKS JUDMENTS IS TYPED TO HIS MANAGMENT SKILLS; LOOK AT WHERE WE ARE TODAY - HE HAS THE NOMINATION RUNNING THINGS HIS WAY. ITS FUNNY THAT PEOPLE SAY HE WENT NEGATIVE ON HILARY BUT YET WHEN HE DID NOT RESPOND IT MADE HIM SEEM WEAK!! SO I HOPE THAT WE CAN ALL STILL COME TOGETHER DESPITE THE INTENSE FEELINGS OF LOSE. HILARY I HOPE MANAGES TO CONVINCE HER VOTERS TO REMAIN FAITHFULL TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY - BEAUCE A VOTE FOR MCCAIN MEANS YOU AREN'T TRU TO THESE IDEALS HELPING THE REGULAR FOLK FIRST , IT IS A VERY REPUBLICAN THING TO DO IF YOU WERE TO CHOSE TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN. HE IS A WAR MONGER WHO WOULD GREATLY APPRECIATE IT - AND YOU THINK CHANEY IS A BAD HE IS A LAMB COMPARED TO MCCAIN

Adios Hillary   May 20th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Look, if Hillary really is the better candidate and more qualified, why the @#$ is she getting her clock cleaned by a 46-year-old first-term senator? Why is she 20 million in debt after TWICE loaning her campaign money, something that's unprecedented in presidential campaigns, as far as I know.

Face it, if the Clinton juggernaut with all its resources can't stomp a guy as new to the scene as Obama, Hillary is NOT the better candidate.

vw   May 20th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Democratic Party should NOT deserve "democratic" among its name if Hillary cannot win the nominee.

USA will definitely step down from "superpower" if Hillary cannot win the nominee. This is not really what we want.

JFK   May 20th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

I wonder how many people who whine about Obama's inexperience voted or would have voted for John F Kennedy, or who look up to him and think he was a great president.

Guess what, he had the same amount of experience Obama has now. Keep telling yourself you aren't this or that, or bitter and angry. The truth shows through, when you really think about it. Too bad you've all closed you minds to hate.

FLORIDA Voter for Barack Obama   May 20th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Anyone who wants to take this to the convention with so much at stake and the risk of losing TIME is a selfish idiot. Your candidate lost. There will be no decision at the convention. The decision has been made. And if you vote McCain over Obama you have no business in this party, or the country.

Chicagoway   May 20th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Freida In NYC: Says that one change that obama has made is that he has brought racism to the country. Question- What country have you been living in you nut?

rb   May 20th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

when Hillary realizes she is not the nominee I bet she sues—-

Debby   May 20th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Hey henriettap: I have 3 cousins in Iraq doing their second tour and yes they are Democrats so please don't catagorize all Dems. just because they don't like Obama. He hasn't even been to Iraq as the supposed nominee, instead he is in Iowa making sure he doesn't lose anymore votes. My friends and family will NOT vot for this egostical jerk who doesn't have a clue whats even going on in Iraq and who touts all his foreign policy experience. I applaud Clinton and McCain who have made the trip several times to visit the troops and to actually see what is taking place there.

Darrell   May 20th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

note a Flaming Libral Democrat has never won lets see McGovern, Duckaus and Kerry now Obama Great Job DNC for breaking every rule to hand Obama the nomintaion this was planned for years Clinton never stood a chance I bet if Obama won Florida and Mish they would of counted the states or allowed a re election but it was Clinto so thay all say nooo f…. the voters in Fla and Mish we do not need them well when you need money and votes do not look to us we are not part of your 48 state union I guess the republicans can count they know we have 50 states and they will all be at the Convention something to think about

mmartin arkansaw   May 20th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

when this is over,hillary will still be fighting the wind.i like watching her swing at nothing.

Proud West Virginian   May 20th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

CAMNI317….I could care less what the rest of this country thinks about me or where I come from..people like you judge one based on their economical and eduational standing in life which boils down to being a SNOB! By the way, I did go to college, I do own a pair of shoes, I still have the majority of my teeth and my father is not also my cousin. I just thought I would clear that all up since narrow-minded people like you have that impression of us.

I would rather live in a poor, uneducated environment, that year after year is rated as one of the SAFEST STATES in the Country…I think it says something about the morality of the "Superior States".

Rob Johnson   May 20th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

It seems that the spiteful, vengeful pettiness that is a hallmark of the Clinton political machine is contagious.

It bothers me that some of you would gladly hand the keys to the White House to John McCain, not because you agree with his policies, but to "teach Obama/DNC/INSERT ENEMY HERE" a lesson. Because it's not about what is best for the country, it is about punishing your enemies, right?

Then again, when Hillary herself practices the politics of retribution and vengeance, you can't be surprised that she attracts people who think the same way.

Melissa, Portland, OR   May 20th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

So I'm a huge supporter of Obama, and I turned in my ballot last week for today's primary…but seriously, what is with the pictures of Clinton regularly being posted on this site? They are almost always unflattering, and my question is, who is picking these to post? It's been a rough campaign and the candidates are friggin tired…a little discretion would be a bit more respectful, don't you think? I'm just sayin'.

Barb Hribar   May 20th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

To Hillary Clinton
I am pulling for you and really want you to win the election
I pray everyday you win this race you will have my vote forsure

Hope you win no make that you will win{I hope}

funny numbers   May 20th, 2008 12:15 pm ET

How is it that Clinton want to count Michigan and Florida and not count the votes in the caucus states. Why aren't the reporters pointing this out. So MI and FL count but the others don't . It would seem to me that if she wants to count all votes then count all votes, including the caucus states. But she wont do that because it will take away her argument of having the lead in the popular vote.

To Clinton supports (especially those who threaten to go McCain), She does not have a majority, this is a democracy, Why would you turn your back on the party becuase a black man beat Clinton (fairly)? You really need to search your hearts and ask yourself. do we want universal healthcare? do we want to end this war? Do we want a better education system to help America's children compete internationally?

No = vote for McCan
Yes = Vote democratic (this means the Black guy that you are not familiar with, who beat your choice for the first woman president. It is not about gender or race it is about the issues. And McCain has all of the wrong answers.

Venus   May 20th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

CNN - you need to update your Ticker…..

Tick… Tock….Tick… Tick…

Obama got 2-more Superdelegates this morning!

Best of luck today Obama in Oregon!

Jason, Texas   May 20th, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Those of you touting the experience card are ignorant. Our best presidents lacked in that very category… Lincoln, Kennedy, etc. It's because they are able to think outside the box and not be more of the same. Come on people, think for once in your life.

Obama 08   May 20th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

MD Houston and others who feel Hillary was entitiled to the White House whatever. She should have run in 2004 but she did not nobody was stopping her. I was never in love with Kerry so she had her chance then as well. You dont want to see the list where BLACKS couldnt even wait in line or come in the door due to whites so dont even go there. This country has a long way to go and Barack being the next Dem Nominee has brought out just far that truly is. As a female Hillary does NOT inspire me and she never has. I will have my girl power sign when we have a female politican running for the white house who does inspire me.

CNN loves Hillary   May 20th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

If Hillary was the "experienced fighter" people CLAIM she is, she would not have ignored the caucus system and would be ahead in every legitimate measurable category. LOL

If McCain were the "experienced leader," people CLAIM, he would not have had to fire 5 of his top campaign advisors. LOL

Get over your animosity!! Obama, the freshman senator, has won the nomination…fair and square.

BTW, I don't believe real dems would be sooo foolish as to write in Hillary or vote McCain. These posters are Repubs. Don't listen to them!!

MJV Tampa   May 20th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

I am going to send Billery a calculator! With INSTRUCTIONS!! Just want to say thanks to Billery & Obama keep up the good work. Senator McCain loves it.

All the best next President John McCain!!

Y   May 20th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

If Obama could beat Hillary and several other democratic candidates in the primary, what makes us think he can't beat McCain? Obama does not have a problem winning the white vote. He may have a problem winning the racist vote, but the population of racists in America is decreasing.

Obama '08

Michelle from Colorado   May 20th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Fuzzy math or not…Obama ought to wake up. Since he won in caucus stateswhere these states do not share actual numbers of "popular vote", he truly is dealing with unknown numbers as to how popular he is. Hillary knows for sure, as do I, that she is the one who can beat McCain in November. She has real nuber and solid facts. Obama reminds me of the popular kid in gym, only choosing the other popular kids to be on his dodgeball team. He only thinks everybody admires him. But down deep most of the kids dislike his arrogance and heady confidence.
Hillary is the girl with confidence in her heart. Those who are jealous may hate her. But those who know she can get the job done quietly support her and cheer her on. You Go, Girl!!!!

Megan, Oregon   May 20th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

I am an Obama supporter–but I have great respect for Senator Clinton. I think it would do everyone commenting here a lot of good to read the actual words of these candidates and thoughtfully spend the time to get to know their policy positions, rather than arguing over character issues and threatening to not vote for the other person. I would gladly vote for Senator Clinton if she earned the nomination. Our task at hand is to be mature adults and Democrats and think of the future of the nation before our own loyalties. John McCain is a disastrous choice. Not voting is a disastrous choice. Please, stop all the negativity and get behind our candidate–whether Senator Clinton or Senator Obama. Neither one is a perfect human being–we cannot expect that. But, we can make a choice to be maturely and respectfully invested in our nation. Think of the future of our children, ourselves, and our parents before being petty and small-minded.

Democrats '08.

Mike   May 20th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Senator Obama appears to be our best hope of actually changing America in so many ways. He will certainly improve our relationship with other countries. This idea that we should not negotiate with other countries because we have label them one way or the other is insane. What could it hurt to talk to Hamas? You may be able to find a common ground to settle this. I would do on heck of alot of negotiating to save you children from both sides from being killed in senseless violence. American revolutinaries were considered terrorists by the British. Had the British negotiated with them after the Olive branch petition was given to them, we would probably be British today.

American government is dominated by big business. Senator Obama would at least try to remove them from Washington. I doubt he would be sucessful–but he would try.

Hilary like her husband will say whatever it takes to win and gain power. Of the three canidates she is the most dishonest and corrupt.

Barrack is far left of me, but he will try to make a difference and is the most honest of the three. I think character counts and they sure aren't coming up with much on Obama. So I will vote Obama and if Hilary somehow manages to win the Democratic nomination, I will vote McCain because I think he is more honest of the two.

SlimSista   May 20th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

TO AJ…

YOU AND YOUR RACISTS REMARKS REFLECT YOUR IGNORGANCE….AFRICAN AMERICANS ON MAKE UP 14% OF VOTES IN AMERICA…SO THAT MEANS THAT HE IS GETTING ALOT OF WHITE VOTERS VOTING FOR HIM…

AS AN AFRICAN AMERICAN I TAKE YOUR INSULTS VERY PERSONAL …IT IS HATEFUL, RACISTS LIKE YOURSELF THAT MAKES THIS ELECTION ABOUT RACE WHICH IT IS NOT….MOVE TO ANOTHER COUNTRY AS WE DO NOT NEED YOU IN AMERICA….

Darrell   May 20th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

To: the DNC and Howard Dean and Barrach Husein Obama

1.7 Mil Democrats voted in Florida we want our Vote To Count and we want to be seated at the Convention do it or loose it

Linda   May 20th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

When will Hillary disappear?

Modern Monkey!!!!   May 20th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Why are you guys even covering her……she had a good run and almost made it, but then Obama came along and stole the carpet right out from under her feet!!!!!

T-Bone in IL   May 20th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

I find it funny that all of the Hillary supporters are complaining that not everyone has had a chance to vote yet. If you look at McCain - He is already the purposed nomonee of the Republicans - WITHOUT ALL OF THE VOTER VOTING IN EACH STATE.

You all would not be complaining if Hillary had been able to shore up the election in Feb. though would you.

The thing is, that as long as the nomonee has reached that Golden number they are the one that gets to run in the GE. I understand that most likely niether of our candidates will reach that number. OBAMA has the lead now in every facit possible, even with Hillary winning in Kentucky, this would not change this fact.

No mattrer how you dice it, it doesn't change the reallity of the election process.

For those who keep bringing up FL & MI, I too feel those two states should be counted, but it should be done fairly. Hillary opposed a count that would atleast include MI, because she stated it would not favor her enough. That's BULL, Obama took his name off of the ballot because the DNC asked EVERY candidate to do so. Hillary was the only one who didn't HMMMM. As for Florida, give Hillary the votes she recieved and give the rest to OBAMA.

I know that if Obama is the winner that some of the Hillary Supporters will go over to McCain and that s O.K. Thats your choice, but I don't think that it will affect the outcome. One thing that Obama has been able to do is reconnect with the voters. People tend to gravitate toward him, because of his spirit fro change.

By the way, I grew up poor, am a Vet, but now a college educated, working professional. I now live the American Dream because I made it possible by utilizing my resources. This is one more reasons I connect with Barack and feel that he will be abe to eventually conncet with all voters.

OBAMA 08′

Noble Seattle, WA   May 20th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Its seems to me that Hillary is living her life like a candle in the wind. No wonder Elton John did a fund raiser for her. If wishes were horses beggers will ride, but wishes are not horses so,…. My sympathy goes to Hillary who earlier at the begining of the primary voting season was clearly the front-runner and favoured to win the nomination and possibly the general election only to subsequently slip behind. I think that explains Hillary's frustration. But what explains the turn around of events is when she made the election seem more about the Clintons and forgot that "vox populi, vox dei" - voice of the people is the supreme law.

Maybe Hillary thinks she can box Obama into a corner of offering a V.P position, maybe to help pay for some of her debt. Well, if that is the case, then she is beating her hands on a fully loaded truck. The truck is full hillary and ready to deliver!

Strait talk : Hillary, why are you doing all of these?

Joe - Wilmington, DE   May 20th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

I guess Hillary can't stand the fact that the coronation will not happen after all; that people saw through the Clinton charade.

Bev McClain   May 20th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

At a rally in Kentucky, Hillary Clinton told the audience that she "has more electoral votes, enough to win".

Has she forgotten that if she were to get the nomination, she would have to run against the Republican nominee (McCain) before she got those electoral votes, "enough to win"?

Who takes the voters for idiots?

I'm very very very tired of this woman and I'm even more weary of a media that panders to the most ignorant among the voters, that doesn't ask the questions about the issues that are important to the people.

These candidates are not taking questions from people at these events. When the media, our representatives, get to ask the candidates questions, it's about irrelevancies. I don't care if the candidates wear flag pins. I don't care about Rev. Wright. I don't care what Geraldine Ferraro has to say. I don't care what the polls say.

I do care about US foreign policy that causes blowback on citizens back home. I do care about domestic policy that isn't just for the benefit of the most privileged Americans, but for ALL Americans.

Obama 08   May 20th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Wow AJ, were blacks ruining the party when we voted (majority) for Clinton NOT once but TWICE!!!!!!!! As long as we "stay in our place" then things are fine in your mind. Well I have news for you we are NOT on the plantation anymore and we can vote for whoever we want to vote for be it Hillary, McCain or Barack. Barack is no more arrogant than anybody else whoever ran for President. I guess what you really want to say is he is an Uppity Negro and you dont like well tough cookies..lol I LOVE IT I LOVE IT I LOVE IT

YES WE CAN

Darrell   May 20th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

I am from Florida and I am a democart that has voted my entire life Democrat unless the DNC counts Florida's Vote and we are the 4th largest State in the Union the Majority of the Democrats will not fall in line at the Convention if we are not counted then the Staate will go Republican. At this time every Democrat I know is going to Vote for McCaine. Wake Up Howard Dean Wake Up DNC wake up OBama what are you afraid of by not letting our votes count. We are the 4th Largest State in the Union and our Voice and Vote will be heard and Cast in November and you can not take that away from us

Jordan   May 20th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

WH,
Its interesting that you use the word "court" in your "i'm voting for mccain over obama even though i believe in democratic ideals" speech. Have you even given any thought at all as to who is going to choose the next few supreme court justices? Do you really want mccain making these decisions over obama? If so, you are not a democrat and should rethink what you truly believe in.

It is the biggest shame of all that 99.99999 percent of this country do not give any thought whatsoever to the US Supreme court — the MOST important issue BY FAR that will face the next president.

FactCheck   May 20th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

> Us Hillary supports will vote for McCain because he has the
> experience to guide the US through this difficult period of time.
> We can wait another 4 years to put Hillary in the White House.

You must really be delusional. Do you think anyone in the DNC is insane enough to actually supporter her in '12 if she actively tries to take down the party this year? Keep living' the dream.

Mish, NYC   May 20th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Whats funny to me is how a number of HRC supporters are mentioning Bill Clinton's success during his presidency and is somehow trying to make a direct connection of that success to HRC if she becomes president. Back when Bill Clinton was running for President, I don't think he mismanaged money, constantly lied and changed the rules to benefit him in the race and he also didnt have a history of shady friends and dealings (albeit he was probably obtaining all of the shadiness at that time). All I have to say is this..any "Democrat" that decides to vote for McCain will be making a BIG mistake, I think its time for someone new and different in office this time around (and not a Republican!). What people must understand is that while the President is the Commander in Chief, he has a team of advisers who will be seasoned and knowledgeable and will (hopefully) make the right decisions to improve this country and bring it back to the respectful superpower that it once was before President Bush and his team ruined it. I hate to say it, but I may have to sell my Co-Op and move to Canada if McCain becomes president, the fact that he is so out of touch with the issues that is currently affecting us right now (Mainly the economy, with the Iraq war of equal importance as well), it scares the bejesus out of me when "Democrats" say that they will vote for him instead.

Thomas a. Lewis   May 20th, 2008 12:05 pm ET

What gets me is that all this blog contains is mistrust and problems with both Obama and Clinton. Smartest thing I ever heard from a Dem. When will we wake up, see the 60s are over and realy try to fix a lost America?
McCain in 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CNN loves Hillary   May 20th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

2 supers for Obama this morning….105 delegates needed to win!!

shelly in IL   May 20th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

May 20th, 2008 9:57 am ET

Tired of the lies
Tired of the fake hair color
Tired of the botox
Tired of the pant-suits
Tired of Clintons

Get out of the way you champion of yesterday
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This is to funny @ Old & White w/ GED… Good stuff, keep'em coming!

RR   May 20th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

General Custer kept fighting also….

yen   May 20th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Is this Bill and Hills legacy?Hunger for power is driving them nuts. Does she really think she will win?God save America from the clintons!!!!!

Jon, Pittsburgh, PA   May 20th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Obama supporters continue to accuse Hillary of tearing the party apart. Please reflect on the argument she makes for her being the best candidate to win against McCain. It is a good and solid argument she makes. You don't want to listen and believe it and instead call her names and plead with her to drop out. Would you advise your children to stop competing in a contest this close?

I plan to vote for Obama if he's the nominee. Please don't blame Clinton if the Democrats lose in the fall. She has been stating her case all along and it's valid.

Darrell   May 20th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

We need to count all votes in all states before the Convention is Seated last time I looked we had 50 States not 48 Hey DNC you are not a Dictatorship and States have their rights

Phil   May 20th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Jane L. Obama was raked over the coals during the PA debates by ABC IIRC. It wasn't a debate so much as it was an Obama roast. I think both of them have had their moments in the sun with the media.

AMB   May 20th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

To the clinton backer from Iowa—This middle aged white woman is an Obama backer from Iowa and I am delighted to have him return to the state. I had the privilege of sitting down with him one-on-one to talk about the issues. I found him to be genuine, inspiring and a true visionary when it came to his ideas on healthcare, the economy, alternative energy sources, education and many other topics. What I see in Hillary is the acts of a desperate woman, clinging to a fading hope that she and Bill will once again rule the White House. I commend her for her historic run and I think that she has paved the way for women in the future who may wish to make a bid for the presidency or other prominent elected offices. Thanks, Hillary, but now it's time to step aside and help reunite the feuding sides of the Democratic party. History will remember her for how she steps out of this race…either graceful and graciously or resentful and defiantly.

Darrell   May 20th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

I am a Democrat for my Whole Life and never voted for a Republican but due to the way the DNC and Howard Dean have handled Florida and I am from Florida and they are telling us our Votes and State will not Count at the Convention. Unless the State of Florida is fully seated before they pick a winner then I will vote Republican. Everyone in the media and on Obama Team and DNc dismiss us and think we are dumb lambs that will just follow the Democratic Leader well they are Dead Wrong Florida the 4th Largest State in the Union will get Revenge and Deliver the State to the Republicans. You have the DNC and Howard Dean to thank for this mess

TJP   May 20th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

First he disenfranchised Florida and Michigan by refusing to let them hold a revote. Now he disenfranchises Blue Collar voters by not even making one appearance in Kentucky and touching down for 1 photo op playing pool in West Virgninia. The photo op playing pool is right on target for Obama. This guy is a real "hustler". The true colors of this arrogant inexperienced candidate will be revealed when he's trounced by McCain in November.

Jeanne, San Diego   May 20th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Poor old Clinton, fighting a lost battle. Hopes she wakes up to reality soon. She's beginning to look rather pathetic.

Xavier, St. Louis, MO   May 20th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

The question to Clinton and her supporters is, "what's the real reason she's still in the race?" The longer she's stays in the race, the more debt she's going to accumulate. Someone has to pay for her visits to Kentucky, West Virginia, etc., Chelsea’s and Bill visits to different parts of the country and the list goes on and on.

As we all know, including Hillary and her faithful followers, this race is over.

Caucus States   May 20th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

I can speak for caucus in Texas only. It was totally disorganized and a real joke. A large number of people did not particiate (elderly, sick, inconvenient work schedule, single parent) in the caucus. I for one voted in the primary, but had to be at work at 5:30 the next morning. Some of the caucus did not even begin until 12am. Also, it is a known fact that some people in Texas voted three times (early voted, primary, and caucus.) Like Texas a lot of the caucus states will be Red in November. Senator Clinton is correct about that. In some of these states Republicans crossed over and voted for Obama out of their hatred for the Clinton's.

Andrew Nelle   May 20th, 2008 11:59 am ET

The issue is not weither or not Hillary is a good choice or Obama is a good choice, the simple fact of the matter is the math is not there for Clinton. She would have to shut out Obama completly in all the last few primaries in order to just tie him. Even if she kills him in Kentucky and Puerto Rico as she is projected to do she still can't jump ahead of him, I understand how bad people want there to still be a chance for her but if you play with the delegate counter on the CNN website you'll see that if she wins all 4 remaining primaries thus far she still only catches up to him not beating him at all. They said on CNN even if she gets Florida and Michigan she still can't win because Obama has more super delegates then does. Clinton needs to step back and look at the bigger picture which is that she holds the key to helping the Dem's win this year, she needs to back Obama and stop dragging her feet. She has shown the world that she can fight a good fight, fine thats great good job now move over and let Obama go to work on John Mccain.

Nelle Florida

Rebecca   May 20th, 2008 11:59 am ET

The overall voters do not represent the few idiots on this board who say they will vote for McCain over Obama if Hillary doesn't win. You idiots go ahead and vote for McCain. You're not proving anything other than your stupidity.

White/Educated/Rich-Female...labels dont matter   May 20th, 2008 11:58 am ET

This is over, the number and the majority of the country have spoke and Obama is the voice of new politics that we need for a new generation. America is tired of being seen as a bully on the global scale, let get over old politics and start making a newer, better GLOBAL america and if you want that, do you realy think McCain can speak to the planet with out being seen as 4 more years of bush?

Johnny McCain   May 20th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Hillary
Do you mind if I use your blueprint for using fear mongering to corner the redneck and klan vote? Thanks Hon! Please send me your notes on how you calculate votes in your favor. I might need your math to win the general election in November!

Johnny

Mark   May 20th, 2008 11:57 am ET

Hillary is beating this dog to death and if anyone of us beat a dog this bad PETA would of been called and we would of been hauled of to jail. Hillary stop lick your wounds and support the party now not yourself nobody is pulling you down but your self save face and get out while your not marked as an idiot

Sharon Minnesota   May 20th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Found on and copied from another network's blog. I couldn't have said it better myself.

As many of you know, Obama has hired hundreds of paid bloggers to surf the net and spread his lies and propaganda. After reviewing many of these posts, it appears that they have developed a strategy to con Hillary Clinton supporters and Independents into voting for Obama using various ploys, including: (1) The "Supreme Court" card, i.e. if Obama doesn't win, McCain will appoint conservative judges. (2) The "Roe v. Wade" card, i.e. if Obama doesn't win, the Supreme Court will overturn Roe v. Wade; (3) The "race card,", which we are all very familiar with since Obama entered the race i.e. if you are against Obama, then you are a racist; (4) The "real Democrat" card, i.e. "real Democrats" will vote for the Democratic nominee whether they like him/her or not; (5) The "baby killer card", i.e. if John McCain wins, he will institute a draft and you will be responsible for the killing of babies; and (6) The "Hillary would want you to vote for Obama" card, which is self-explanatory. ______It is important to know that although Obama, his supporters, the DNC and party elite, and the mainstream media have conspired to marginalize the millions of Democrats who have voted for Hillary, or who do not support Obama, they will now be using every trick in the book to "bring the party together" to further the ruthless ambitions of Obama and the party elite. They will want you to forget all about the months and months of biased press, the biased party elite, the insults, and the race-cards. They will want you to forget that the Democratic Party now is the party that stands for disenfranchisement and the rationalization of racism, if it results in the nomination of their hand-picked candidate. They will use all of the above-mentioned "cards" and more, to persuade you to vote for the man who they have preordained as the Democratic nominee. DON'T FALL FOR IT! _______Whether you want to write-in Hillary, if possible, vote for John McCain rather than Obama, or sit out the election, remember that your action or inaction could result in the election of the inexperienced, deceptive, ruthless, divisive, black liberation theology believing, terrorist befriending, race-card throwing Obama. UNLESS YOU DESIRE THIS RESULT, PLEASE MAKE YOUR DECISIONS WISELY.

Clinton Backer   May 20th, 2008 11:56 am ET

Prove it, don't come on blogs and start falsely accusing people of illegal action without proof. You might find yourself with a lawsuit in the end.

Exxon   May 20th, 2008 11:55 am ET

All who say they will vote for McCain, if Hillary does not win. Go right ahead, who cares. I noticed no one is kissing your blank to stay including Mr. Obama. You spoiled brat, you are just mad because the election did not turn out the way you thought it would. The vote you are casting will not make a bit of difference. Idiot's

Robert in Toronto,ON   May 20th, 2008 11:55 am ET

To onelessvoteforObama and every other woman not voting for Obama because he is 'sexist'….

First of all, if Barack Obama was sexist…how do you explain his relationship with Michelle? Do you ever hear him demeaning her? No. You hear him telling the Tennesse GOP to "lay off his wife". To call Obama sexist absolutely ridiculous.

And secondly, if you thinkby voting for McCain you're doing Hillary Clinton some justice against the unfair media, go ahead and do some research on John McCain and his questionable track record with women.
- how about voting AGAINST women getting pay raises?
- how about making abortions ILLEGAL
- how about calling his own wife derogatory remarks (like c***) IN PUBLIC

….you want to vote for THAT GUY? REALLY? OK. Enjoy setting back women's movements about 50 years by trying to put him back in office.

Democrat in Des Moines   May 20th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Mike from Westchester:

Your approach is flawed. The American people had the opinion at one time that George Bush had a likeable personality. That doesn't make him a great president, does it?

maya   May 20th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Headline in newspaper:
Hanford Question Stumps Obama

Says it all. Apparently, though he was stumping in neighboring Oregon and WA state has already voted—-Mr Obama knows NOTHING about THE NATION'S MOST CONTIMINATED NUCLEAR AREA!!

This is such a disgrace. Obama is such a weak media created candidate, empty suit.

E. POWELL I MD, E POWELL MD II & ER. POWELL MD   May 20th, 2008 11:54 am ET

GIVE HRC CREDIT. WE HAVE AN OLD SAYING DOWN HERE IN THE OLD SOUTH/NEW SOUTH —- GIVE CREDIT WHEN IT IS DUE, BUT, BE CAREFUL OF WHO YOU ARE GIVING IT TO". AS FAR AS HRC, TIME WILL TELL WHETHER SHE HAS EARNED ALL THE CREDIT THAT PEOPLE ARE GIVING HER FOR BEING A "FIGHTER'. HER ACTIONS AS BEING A LOSER WILL MOST CERTAINLY HAVE THE MOST LASTING EFFECTS ON HER CHARACTER THAN HOW MUCH OF A FIGHTER SHE REALLY IS. TO WIN MANY BATTLES AND LOSE
THE WAR IS ONE THING, BUT, IN LOSING THE WAR WITH CHARACTER HAS THE LASTING EFFECT WITH THE PEOPLE.

Huynh Van   May 20th, 2008 11:53 am ET

I think Sen Hillary Clinton will do better than Sen Obama because She has Mr Bill Clinton to help her. Bill Clinton was a good president during his term of presidency.

victor   May 20th, 2008 11:53 am ET

all hillary supporters who say they wud vote for McCain , dont whine afterwards about high food prices , high gas prices and when your sons and daughters will have to join the army and bundled off to Iraq just to pay for college , McCain is another George Bush and like him he is also an "experienced IDIOT"

Phil   May 20th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Christine, I think the more vindictive among you are a somewhat marginalized group. Whatever happens happens, and Democracy will prevail in the end.

The Anti-Hillary   May 20th, 2008 11:52 am ET

People like Phyllis/ PA represent part of the problem: women think that they have that whole sisterhood thing locked down. They vote with their panties instead of their brains. If any of you Clintonistas who wear bras would think for a second, you'd realize this chick sent your kids, your grandkids, your neighbor's kids to war!! They come back in bodybags and you're still willing to vote for her idiocy? That's why there will never be a woman president. Instead of seeing things as business, you take things WAYYY too personally.

GO OBAMA '08!!

ANGEL in NV   May 20th, 2008 11:51 am ET

obama/clinton

Caroline   May 20th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Gees that's one haggard-looking woman.

Get some sleep, Hillary. Barack'll take it from here.

Kiki in DC   May 20th, 2008 11:51 am ET

I am trying to figure out why people keep saying Obama don't have any Experience. When bush became president he did not have any Experience, however he was given 4 more yrs and look what he has done. So don't tell me about Experience, Now let compare Expericence to non Experience. Look at what bush did with Experience how can someone without Experience trump someone with Experience.

Bottom Line No Candiates that are running have experience when you become the President of United States it is on job training. No one can prepare for that job.

I have a question for all you DIE HARD Hillary supporters did you donate to her campaign?? If so she would not have to give her own campaign 6.4 millon. Instead of blogging hateful words towards Obama and his supporters. Help you Bilary out in the money department that is about all you can do at this point.

Southern Girl   May 20th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Unite and support the winning nominee and unify the democratic party for the november election……yeaaa righttttt hillary..

Because of you a lot of democratic are talking about voting for another republican or not voting……

mission accomplish lady all about self;
……just like you agreed to not include the two states who broke the rules, but now you got them thinking you really care about their vote….guess BY your history no one should be surprised at your way of getting things your way or no way.
…… you voted for the war, but now if you are president you will bring them home….master of fooling people when only they are needed for you and bill needs
….if we lose in november you stole the chance for us as true democrats a chance to have a democratic to be our president
…how do you sleep at night…or should I say what are you going to say when the phone rings at 3 am, and the presidents draft our daughters between the age of 18 - 35, to finish the fight our sons died in for the next 100 years?
…your voters in the two states that you cared nothing about as voters, and when you needed their numbers for votes all of a sudden they are important.
…making them think that you were unfairly done wrong by the dnc party, when those voters should honestly feel you and their representative of those states cared nothing about them then and not now, you sold them out because you thought you was going to s.

I had respect for you until it was shown you are not the person you proclaim to be………..

george bush   May 20th, 2008 11:50 am ET

there will be no "healing" of the democratic party to propel obama bin laden into the white house. i am a yellow dog democrat and come from a lomg line of them. obama bin laden is destroying the democratic party. i will never vote democratic again should the republicans succeed in getting him nominated. goodbye democrats turn out the light the party is over.

Marie-Lynn   May 20th, 2008 11:49 am ET

CNN you must adjust the card for Obama. He got more delegates that is show on your political site..

kim   May 20th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Obama is such a disrespect to woman. Im speaking for a group of people in los angeles california. Who plan on either voting for Mc Cain or Clinton, or doing a write in ballot with H.R.C on it. It's not a threat. She is the best on the list ..

LB   May 20th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Why is Clinton still trying to divide the dem party? Obama is going to Florida next week to try and unite them. Clinton plans on going there too. Why would she want to do this knowing it will only make a bigger divide. Does she secretly want McCain to win in Nov.?

Maksim Tsionskiy   May 20th, 2008 11:49 am ET

IF YOU REALLY WANT CHANGE IN COUNTRY AND NOT BUSH 3RD TERM VOTE DEMOCRAT, DON'T MATTER WHO IS NOMINEE, WE CAN 'T AFFORD ANOTHER 4 YEARS OF BUSH. IF YOU REALLY CARE ABOUT COUNTRY YOU VOTE DEMOCRATIC.

Johnny McCain   May 20th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Who are the people still funding Hillary's campaign? Steer them to me as I have this great bridge for sale in Brooklyn. Maybe some Florigan swamp land to go with it? You Clintonians keep squawking and spending because every dollar you spend, every hate filled word you spew turns into votes for me!!

Johnny McCain '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tony C. - DC   May 20th, 2008 11:48 am ET

If Obama is the nominee, say hello to President McBush for the next four years.

Karen   May 20th, 2008 11:48 am ET

To all the Hillary Supporter who say they won't vote for Obama:

What bothers me is that you speak as if Obama stole the nomination from Hillary Clinton. He's winning, fair and square.
Why can't you acccept that. Why are you hating him because he is winning. He's winning according to the rules. Fairly!

His policies are almost the same as Hillary's. Sooo, why won't you vote for Obama? Why are you so angry with Obama?

He has only campaigned fairly and if he is the nominee, he has every right to compete for the Presidency. He has won that right.

Hillary can keep saying, I'm the most electable, but it doesn't matter, Obama has won the right to compete against McCain. No one should be allowed to take that away. Win or lose in November, Obama has won the right to compete for the Presidency.

The rules say the one with 2025 delegates are the nominee. The United States is a competitive society. There is always a winner and loser.

I think you should all tell you kids and their baseball, football, soccer, gymnastics, bowling teams, etc, etc, that, if society thinks that they aren't good enough to beat the other league in their superbowls and world series, then they don't deserve to compete even though they won all season. Because, this is what you're telling Obama!

Don't be sore losers. This is all too serious!!!!!

Dee   May 20th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Senator Obama must refrain from appearing haughty tonight to those who support Senator Clinton as well as the Senator who continues on her race to the White House. I am still confused to how someone who lived briefly on food stamps who is being rejected by people who, too, have had or has this experience. Sometimes the media I think decide the rules and we follow their lead.
This is crazy dumb. Senator Clinton is the candidate of what people. How. Applachian people do not condone men running and the women can not possibly want their daughters to be Mrs. Clinton and watch many dollars go to other women because of her husband's mess ups.
I think that is why her husband works so hard for her - his mess ups and his encouraging his wife to vote for the war. Had she followed her mind set- Senator Obama might not had had a strong case for his candidancy. However actually she should had ran four years ago.
I hope she works diligently to get Senator Obama in to The White House and after his eight she runs again with all of our blessings and support. We will be obligated to her for her support to the party and the President.

Randy M   May 20th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Hillary is just another punch drunk fighter who keeps swinging after the bell. She has become so irrelevant in the last week. Even Senator Byrd D-WV, endorsed Obama after her "huge" victory in his state. When will she figure out her fuzzy math isn't going to work and IF she had any shot at VP, she's throwing that out the window too.

The only thing I regret about Clinton losing this primary is we have to keep her as a Senator here in NY….uuuuggghhhhhh!!!!!!!

Tony C. - DC   May 20th, 2008 11:48 am ET

Out of the two stooges we have to choose from, Hillary is the only one to beat McCain in November. If the Dems. and the "super"delegates can't FINALLY see that after the last 8 horrific years, then we deserve to lose AGAIN!

We may never be this close to taking the White House and Congress with such ease, but some people just NEVER GET IT!

It's all in the manipulation........   May 20th, 2008 11:48 am ET

If all votes are counted, Clinton is ahead in popular vote.

Of the states that Clinton has won, they represent that she is ahead in electoral college votes.

Oregonians, wake up - Obama has left you in the dust with little regard and an expected win. Go with a winner, go with Clinton!

Independent99999   May 20th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Hillary's Math is Hiarious. She is like a 5 year old pampered kid who must always win. With the kind of math Hillary puts out, she will make us all BANKRUPT and then claim that she made all of us BILLIONS of dollars of wealth.

GO OBAMA   May 20th, 2008 11:46 am ET

After all what Hillary is yapping, she still is a good brave democrat and will support Obama, in comparison with all those disguised Hillary supporters, they are misled republicans and just wanna cover up
McCains /Bush's failed policies.

Obama for president!!!

BigAce   May 20th, 2008 11:46 am ET

NEWSFLASH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obama does not control the media or how they have portrayed HRC during this nomination process.

HRC has attacked Obama and Obama has attacked HRC. As Bill said, its a part of the political process. HRC thinks she is the better candidate, Obama thinks he is better. It was left up to the people to decide. And the people choose Obama.

If I didn't know better it would seem that the HRC supporters expected the nomination to automatically be given to HRC. As if she were the next to take the office without any competitors.

It reminds me of the NC State vs Houston game and how everyone expected Houston to blow out NC State, but we know what happened in that game.

Phil   May 20th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Sorry Peter, you need votes to win an election. Not a personality cult.

Susan   May 20th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Oops! a Senator from michaigan just threw his support to Obama. It does not count yet, but it will. I love this stuff!

It's all in the manipulation........   May 20th, 2008 11:45 am ET

From the states that Obama has won, they represent 220 ish electoral college votes - from the states that Clinton has won, they represent 300 electoral college votes and only 274 are needed to win the Presidency.

Popular vote…including all states that have cast votes to date, Clinton is ahead.

Clinton is a better candidate and will be McCain in November!!!!

*******

Watch out Oregonians….this is how he will treat your state if he becomes the nominee….going back to Iowa - a more important state that Oregon. Interesting!!!

He is a transparent politician for sure - see right through the suit - no substance. He claims he will change things but gives no outline of HOW regarding gas prices, foreign policy issues (for example, what topic would he like to talk to Iran about?), etc. A very transparent suit.

Oregonians…see who this man is for what he is - a great talker with little to no substance. Stand strong!!! Stand for a leader!!! Stand for someone who will work hard for each American citizen!!! Stand with Senator Clinton.

joe   May 20th, 2008 11:44 am ET

I just cast my vote here in KY for OBAMA and he will get my vote in Nov. There is no way I am going to vote for BUSH II. Our military has suffered enough under one idiot.

Phil   May 20th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Obama wasn't on the ballot in Michigan. You must not be a democrat, or believe in democracy at all to want to count the Michigan vote. Even if Florida were counted it would not change things. Even so, you don't change your election rules halfway through, or worse, near the end of an election. You just don't do it.

And not wanting to count caucus states? What kind of non-democratic nonsense is that? That's worse than Jeb Bush throwing votes into the dumpster.

NO OBAMA,NEVER   May 20th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Yes, I DO have children and grand children and that is exactly the reason I will NEVER vote for obama. The man is rot and unfit to run anything in this country. You want to believe the liar…….well help yourself….but I DO NOT.

jimmy   May 20th, 2008 11:44 am ET

This is NOT about being a democrat…. WAKE UP Obama Woodstock types. Hillary is simply the most qualified and most informed. That is why her supporters, for the most part, will not vote for your leader. We are saddened and angered by the bias and the ignorance of the followers.

We know she is the best choice and that is simply why our movement is on…. Hillary supporters have united to teach the DNC a lesson.
McCain '08 for Clinton '12
Obama, well, NEVER!

Democrats for Obama   May 20th, 2008 11:43 am ET

I'm a under educated middle age white male living in Kentucky. I'm voting for Obama today, but I find it offensive that people think that the poor and ignorant will only vote for Hillary. Just because we may be poor does not make us stupid.

Crush Rush   May 20th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Its time to hunt down the dittoheads and put them in camps.

Dave   May 20th, 2008 11:42 am ET

HilLIARy supporters= Poor and BITTER Losers!

Nothing but HATE coming from most of your posts….. don't be angry just because your favorite LOST! Unite the Democrats and vote with your head, not your heart in November!

show me   May 20th, 2008 11:42 am ET

what the headline should have read is clinton pander s on the fight s all but over

andrew s. rostolder   May 20th, 2008 11:42 am ET

loser, loser pants on fire. it is not about the country or the people. it is about hillary and bubba. they want to turn the white house back into a double wide with columns

leapfrog   May 20th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Anyone who thinks they'll cross over and vote repub, or not vote, out of spite, needs to remember, we live in a democracy. We follow whomever is elected, regardless of party or ideology because we accept that the majority rules. Those in the minority may not like it, but no one rebels because their candidate loses. Obama and Clinton are almost identical in their ideologies. You either believe in pro-choice or you don't. You either believe in social programs like universal health care or you don't. You either believe that corporate wellfare needs to be abolished or you don't. You either believe the war in Iraq must end or you don't. Those democrats who hiss and spit like alley cats over one candidate or another need to recall it's not the person who advances these platforms, but the party. If you don't believe in those things that the party belives in, then leave. But don't call yourself a democrat if you plan to abandon the party merely because your candidate couldn't make the cut.

Ed, Santa Fe NM   May 20th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Hillary is like stink on a Monkey….. no offense to stink…

it's unbelievable that Hillary's supporters keep yapping… she's $20M in the hole and can't win…. DO THE MATH AND SHUT UP, PEOPLE

It's all in the manipulation........   May 20th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Watch out Oregonians….this is how he will treat your state if he becomes the nominee….going back to Iowa - a more important state that Oregon. Interesting!!! Look at what he did with the Energy Bill and the effect it had on Oregon.

He is a transparent politician for sure - see right through the suit - no substance. He claims he will change things but gives no outline of HOW regarding gas prices, foreign policy issues (for example, what topic would he like to talk to Iran about?), etc. A very transparent suit.

Oregonians…see who this man is for what he is - a great talker with little to no substance. Stand strong!!! Stand for a leader!!! Stand for someone who will work hard for each American citizen!!! Stand with Senator Clinton.

DAN   May 20th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Obama the arrogant is a very small man not fit to be president. His ego doesn't reflect his capacity and intelligence. His sexist hurtful remarks are a sign of a low IQ. Lets give him an IQ test without his advisers or tele prompters. Obama and Bush are the two politicians who will not count votes in Florida and history is in the making folks. The media has fooled people in voting for him and now the backlash is comming. Hillary supporters should never vote for an arrogant sexist who's played the race card to win. Don't let them bamboozie you. Never vote Obama.

Republican for Hillary   May 20th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Please don't give up Hillary, for the country needs you!!! There are many Republicans like myself who are ready to stand with you to ensure are country gets back on track. Clinton is not the only choice…she is the BEST CHOICE!!!

Patricia in Las Vegas   May 20th, 2008 11:42 am ET

For all the Hillary supporters who are saying that they won't vote for Obama in November, you might want to know that BILL CLINTON HIMSELF said at the Nevada state convention in Reno this past weekend that no matter who the Democratic candidate is we need to vote Democratic in November. So there you go Clinton supporters, right from her husband's mouth … do not vote McCain or stay home!!!!!

DMWhipp   May 20th, 2008 11:41 am ET

A message to Hillary supporters:

If you are voting for McCain over Obama in the general election because you believe McCain is the better candidate and will lead this country in the right direction, I respect that.

If you are voting for McCain over Obama to prove the point your favorite candidate didn't win the nomination, you deserve no respect.

With McCain leading America, more young men and women will die in Iraq (and perhaps Iran), devasting their families (parents, wives, children, and other loved ones) because you choose to vent your anger in the voting booth.

But hey, I'm sure they'll appreciate the fact that they gave their lives to satisfy your anger and discontent. I hope their families will too.

manie   May 20th, 2008 11:41 am ET

With 21 millions dollars of debt… that she have to pay back How could she . She needs Obama to pay for her .Are you blind peoples.. Please wake up. for the best of democratic party..

Olivia   May 20th, 2008 11:41 am ET

Loyal to Iowa and disloyal to Oregon…….that is my read on not celebrating with oregonians on his expected victory. maybe they will see him for who he really is now….wishy washy.

When the time comes…..retribution. …for dissing Hillary unfairly.
Aptly said by some on this blog site.

Alex in San Diego   May 20th, 2008 11:40 am ET

If speaking in a campaign forum:

Chelsea should field questions from reporters as well as students.

Michelle can be called on her statements, If quoted correctly!

Cindy McCain should be transparent, I don't understand how she just can say no. My husband should be the leader of the free world, but I'll decide what I want to share. Never before and it shouldn't be accepted now.

Anon   May 20th, 2008 11:40 am ET

How much more debt has she gained since she has not learned to bow out?

Jordan   May 20th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Any Democrat that is willing to "write in Hillary or vote for McCain" is a spiteful moron that deserves exactly what they will get - Bush III. If McCain wins because of Democrats that vote republican, that will be very sad.

DB   May 20th, 2008 11:40 am ET

I get a kick out of Hillary supporters that use the argument that she is a better candidate in the GE. On what data are you basing that? Let me see, I think I can do that, too. Hillary has no chance of winning. Yep, that was easy. Make a statement with absolutely no evidence. I like this. Whatever I say is true. Florida and Michigan count but only Hillary's votes. Makes sense to me. Lol. You Clintonites are a piece of work.

Your candidate lost, not because of media bias but because Obama has more states, more delegates, and yes (even though you all want to come up with some new math) more votes. She has every right to stay in until the primaries are over but then she needs to bow out.

i am not dump   May 20th, 2008 11:40 am ET

you know why hilary stays in the race is because she wants to pay her debt. you know what I think. I think that she is a republican and a racist evil.

one of the 25%   May 20th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Obama you're complaining that they're picking on your wife, well it's too late for that. You had your wife out there campaigning for you, that makes her fair game. You're in the big leagues now, not back in the minor leauges, in Illinois.

leapfrog   May 20th, 2008 11:40 am ET

Anyone who thinks they'll cross over and vote repub, or not vote, out of spite, needs to remember, we live in a democracy. We follow whomever is elected, regardless of party or ideology because we accept that the majority rules. Those in the minority may not like it, but no one rebels because their candidate loses. Obama and Clinton are almost identical in their ideologies. You either believe in pro-choice or you don't. You either believe in social programs like universal health care or you don't. You either believe that corporate wellfare needs to be abolished or you don't. You either believe the war in Iraq must end or you don't. Those democrats who hiss and spit like alley cats over one candidate or another need to recall it's not the person who advances these platforms, but the party. If you don't believe in those things that the party belives in, then leave. But don't call yourself a democrat if you plan to abandon the party merely because your candidate couldn't make the cut.

Kolzey   May 20th, 2008 11:40 am ET

I'm a UK resident who's been following this primary saga for a while now and I find the events as they unfold quite fascinating. The immaturity displayed by the democratic bloggers (esp HRC's) is irritating. Saying that you'll vote for McCain just because your candidate hasn't won the nomination is sour and it's CuttingYourNoseToSpiteYourFaceEsque. What if roles were reversed and Obama supporters threaten to vote for the other party and you see your candidate lose the election in November because of in-fighting.

This is one of the hash realities of democracy: the minority have to live with the popular vote (until Jesus comes to sort us all out).

What will help immensely is the Obama supporters showing humility in victory towards Clinton supporters. It is foolish to celeberate winning a battle in such a way that weakens your ability to win the war. There is no prize for winning primaries: only the presidency.

So. Support your candidate but do not rub the opponents face in it.

I support and believe Obama will win the pry. but not in November unless this goading of the Clinton faction stops.

Lucyna   May 20th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Hillary Billary supporters want to vote for McCain if Obama will get nomination just because they are stupid. So let's them vote. We don't need idiots in Obama family and we will win in November anyway.

Chuck   May 20th, 2008 11:39 am ET

AJ:

All Dems who care about this country will vote for the Dem candidate. They will not follow your advice and jump parties or stay home and not vote because you personally are a sore loser.

Asking people to vote for McCain who will carry on the polcies of the worst President this country has seen (GWB) because Obama will most likely be the nominee and not Hillary is not only childish and immature but self-defeating. You are asking loyal Dems to self-destruct and self-defeat come November simply because another very large number of people (Obama supporters) are not meeting your expectations. In simpler terms, you're selfish, and live by the philosophy if I can't have my way no one else will have theirs.

Gringo   May 20th, 2008 11:39 am ET

To NEW POLITICS…

The caucus states should be discounted. What an undemocratic way to hold an election. Disenfranchises working people and elderly that can't be at the caucus at a certain time, and no secret ballot. Sounds like an election from North Korea or something !!

Independent   May 20th, 2008 11:39 am ET

Update..Madeline Borello of Guam just endorsed Obama. The Super Delegates keep on rolling in! Obama 08!

Pol   May 20th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Please, check Hillary's mental conditions.I think it is too much for her. She doesn't count Alyaska and may like to give it back to Russia because of "wrong" voting.

Clinton/Putin- 200?

Fran   May 20th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Why is it so wrong for Hillary to keep on fighting? Until a person reaches the magical number of 2025, there is no nominee. What are all the left wing Obama supporters afraid of? A floor fight in Denver which could yield Senator Clinton victorious. Let me remind all of you that without a woman fighter, Obama would be no where in this scenario. Without a WOMAN, Rosa Parks, Obama would not be where he is now. Think about that, it took a woman to bring about CHANGE…