May 20, 2008
Posted: 07:19 PM ET

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(CNN) — Early exit polling from Kentucky shows the magnitude of Hillary Clinton’s victory there. Clinton won among men 62 to 32 percent. She won among women 67 to 27 percent.

She won in all age groups: 55 to 39 percent among voters between 17 and 29 years old; 61 to 35 percent among voters aged 30-44; 65 to 28 percent among voters 45-64 and 77 to 18 percent among voters 65 and older.

Clinton also won among all income groups: 67 to 28 percent among voters who make less than $50,000 a year and 63 to 31 percent among voters who make $50,000 a year or more.

Clinton won among people of all education levels: 74 to 21 percent among Kentucky Democratic voters who have no college education and 60 to 34 percent among college-educated voters.

Eighty-nine percent of today's voters in Kentucky are white. Among them, Clinton won 72 to 22 percent. Nine percent of today's voters in the state are African-American; they went overwhelmingly for Barack Obama, 87 to 7 percent.

Filed under: Exit Polls • Hillary Clinton • Kentucky


clint   May 20th, 2008 11:46 pm ET

Just a few minutes ago they said Hillary should speak against the few people saying race played a big part in their decision to vote against Obama in Kentucky yet CNN makes it very clear that 90% of African Americans vote for Obama. That is the labeling from the media to maintain that race is a factor.

JMS   May 20th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

It is sad to read some of these comments that have been left in regards to KY. "AMERICA" needs to wake up and unite or we will CONTINUE to fall behind the rest of the world. NOT EVERYONE in KY is an uneducated redneck and for you to write such things truly shows your own ignorance.
Hillary won KY and continues to win other states, not because she is WHITE, it's because she has the MOST experience and is BEST qualified for the job!
Would you hire someone to be a brain surgeon with a degree in criminal justice?
GO HILLARY!

kathy   May 20th, 2008 11:32 pm ET

I am not surprised that 1 out of 5 voters for Clinton in KY said that race was a factor. I am a resident of KY and feared that Obama would have a difficult time with the rural vote in this state due to race. There are still many redneck racists in this state and it makes me ashamed that this would be a factor in their decision for President.

Tim MN.   May 20th, 2008 11:30 pm ET

OMG! Did this story have the inclination that she won because the voters were WHITE! That has to be the most racist thing I have seen in an hour lol

clint   May 20th, 2008 11:30 pm ET

Just a few minutes ago they said Hillary should speak against the few people saying race played a big part in their decision to vote against Obama in Kentucky yet CNN makes it very clear that 90% of African Americans vote for Obama. That is the labeling from the media to maintain that race is a factor.

MD Democrat   May 20th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

OH YEAH!!! THE CLINTON MACHINE STEAMS ON!!!

GO HILLARY!!!

2012   May 20th, 2008 11:25 pm ET

Oh, so anyone who doesn't vote for Obama is a racist, ignorant, illiterate redneck?
OK, I'll grant that some of those white people in WV and KY, as well as some in EVERY other state, are racist. Some members of every other race, in every state, are also racist.
Does it occur to any of you that the majority of those folks are probably just hard working, patriotic, core Americans of the type who built this country and who will always reject Marxism, no matter the color of the package?

democrat 4 life   May 20th, 2008 10:59 pm ET

I think that it is very important that the Democratic party starts reuniting. They need to plan big to beat McCain. Otherwise our country will continue to suffer as we have since in the past eight years. People please step back and take a moment to look at how people are loosing jobs, homes, gas prices going up, the cost of food going up, the cost to send your children to college is going up. These things are very important. What I personally would love to see is US make history by having either the first African American President or the first female President. If Obama is elected I definitley think Hillary should be his runnin partenr as VP. They both have great minds. If you support the Democratic party and you want change in our country lets support Barack & Hillary. Lets take the Democratic part all the way to the White House. Your vote counts.

Lim   May 20th, 2008 10:32 pm ET

When will the DNC ever learned their lessons?
The American electorate will deal Obama the same
fate as John Kerry and Al Gore comes this November.

Proud of Kentucky   May 20th, 2008 10:23 pm ET

I am a proud Kentuckian tonight. Kentucky voted for Bill Clinton twice for President and continued the winning tradition tonight.
It has been a VERY VERY long time since a Democrat became president without winning Kentucky.
My opinion is that tradition will continue this year.

The Obama supporters better realize delegates do not vote in November. People do.
Obama continues too lose the voters who earn less than $60,000 a year. That is sad.
Clinton continues to win such supporters. And she will in November too.
Congratulations Kentucky. We love you!

Mike in Ohio   May 20th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

All of the uneduacated simple white Democrats that you, Howard Dean took for granted, will be voting for John McCain for President.

So chalk up another loss for Deans Dozen. I would rather die than vote for Obama. All of my Democrat friends say the same. In reality I am glad, because Dean you turned your back on us, shoved Obama down our throats, now we're throwing up.

Seems like you old school Dems, Dean, Kennedy, Dodd, Kerry really pissed us off this time. You turned your back on the Democrat's most viable candidate, Hillary. Now we are going to return the favor. I am going to turn my back on YOUR CHOICE Howard Dean, and will be voting Republican for the first time in my life.

At least I know McCain is a patriot, has pride, and shows and has shown his loyalty to his country. Therefore I will vote for McCain with a smile on my face.

alice2Fresno,CA   May 20th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Hillary is campaigning for VP. she thinks Obama can not get the blue collar vote, therefore he needs her on the ticket, since he will win the Nominee he will have to take her on as VP. I hope he does not do this. Anyone but Hillary. I do not think it would work, she is the insider the old Washington, he represents the New Washington. Please——–NO.

frank   May 20th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

It should be rerun and Hillary will win.
It is for sure if Obama is the nominee, he will lose the general election, since the more people know him, the less people vote for him. You can see from the recent primaries.

Aida   May 20th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

Sorry, Obama Sweetie. You lost in Kentucky. Elitist, arrogant, sexist, unelectable. Enough said, sweetie.

Inevitable   May 20th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Hilary is campaigning for the VP + to pay of her debt. She knows she can't win, but she wants too divide the party so wide …. that Obama wouldn't have to other choice but to choose her as his running mate … to unite the party …

how conniving of her ………..

anyways .. UNITED WE STAND!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Sebastian   May 20th, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Gram says … There are less than 20% African Americans … Hillary can win with out them ..

Uh ….. NO SHE CAN'T … That's why it's important that she conduct an honorable campaign

Neither camp can afford to loose the other constiuency.

Lisa Schaeffer   May 20th, 2008 9:38 pm ET

If Oregon residents are soooooooooooooo smart, then why haven't they figured out how to install voting machines.. Must be lots of voter fraud there

Sebastian   May 20th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

Let's be real here … she won because the bulk of these voters are farily closed minded and wanted an excuse not to vote for him …

Hillary's race baiting and false claim that he can't win the vote of "hard working white people" — which many Kentuckians consider themselves to be — is how she won.

Exit polls indicate that these voters also latched on to Rev. Wright as their justification for not voting for Obama. Its very interesting white voters in NC and Oregon … regions with much better economies … didn't mention Wright at all but these foks did. Wright hasn't been in the news for some time now.

I thought folks in Appalacian valued hard work and honesty. How hard did the Clintons work to earn $109M and how honest has Hillary been throughout this campaign …sniper fire was a lie …. negotiating peace in Ireland was a lie…

She is so flawed ….

Tyler, Wilmington, NC   May 20th, 2008 9:33 pm ET

Hillary- over 300 electoral college votes in states won thus far
Obama- 217 electoral college votes in states won thus far

Hillary- more popular votes
Obama- did not win swing states

Bottom Line- Dems shoot ourselves in the foot yet again and McCain gets the nomination in November. Then again, I'm a white blue collar worker from NC so I guess my vote doesn't count for Obama anyway. I must be a racist, right? Or is that what the Obama supporters choose to call me.

Uma   May 20th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

THANK YOU KENTUCKIANS !!!!!
CONGRATULATIONS Hillary & all your supporters!!! May God be with you always.

Hillary 2 Victory   May 20th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

OBAMA JUST GOT SLAUGHTERED IN KENTUCKY

TWO BACK-TO-BACK TWARTHINGS BY HILLARY!

KEEP
FIGHTING
FOR
US
HILLARY

Mike in NYC   May 20th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

Casey Obama wrote:

"As a mother, I want my son to see that he can be more than the media portrays African-American young males to be."

It's good that you want the best for your son, but the media have been more than kind to blacks.

Everywhere I look — TV, movies, commercials, print media — I see no shortage of positive portrayals of blacks. Doctors, lawyers, heroes, presidents, they're all there.

They're shown in a generally better light than white males, that's for sure.

jean1   May 20th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

1. i am in KY. 2. have course work finished in phd in ed adm. (probably not THE only person in state with some education) 3. i volunteered to work for the obama campaign. a long time ago. 4. KY has NEVER seen anything like this campaign! which is good… 5. clintons were here LOTS. many people here have never seen a real life person running for national office and like the attention. (stereotype, yes; my impression) 6. obama had offices in nineteen (19) towns. mostly towns not cities! remember this has never happened before. ever! 7. i met the nicest volunteers who came in from other states. new to KY to have volunteers coming in. 8. getting out the vote is new territory. not used to numerous phone calls. having someone care that they vote and figuring out it can make a difference. 9. me disappointed with result? you bet! got a call about 3 pm to take someone to vote (10 mi away). went to get her, she had already gotten a ride to polls. talked to her neighbor and took her and first person's aunt to vote! THAT is what this election in KY was about. 10. & YES, WE CAN!

Mary   May 20th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

Of course she would run the board. Read the article too many white voters race still matters. They let you know from jump street that a black man chances are almost impossible. Hillary picks the racist towns to say only she can win. I disagree with her, any white woman would win against any black person in her choice of places.

Festus, Montana   May 20th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

Why do the voters of KY, WV, OH, PENN call people with good sense
arrogant?

Average American   May 20th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

Sorry I didn't proof read, just tried to get in a comment before they closed them.

That should be Poor, broke white grandmother of a one year old for Obama.

JFK   May 20th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

This race will not go quietly into the night. Hillary and her supporters will not go quietly. And we will not be told how to think and vote in this election! The media has all but hoisted Obama onto a pedestal and claimed him to be God. To all the misinformed Obama voters out there tonight, Clinton supporters are not all uneducated and racist. Some people see this a bit more logically as to who is fit to run the country. Obama has little experience and age on his side. He has questionable ties to religious extremists. And Rev. Wright said it all and Obama stood by and did virtually nothing for weeks. One minute he is a friend and pastor and then he throws Rev. Wright under the bus. So which is it Mr Obama? Seems to me his own followers are the uneducated people!

jerry   May 20th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

Howard Dean is on the phone now trying to get super delagates to go for Obama, tomorrow. The man just can not admit that he has screwed up the DNC. He and a few of his buddys think that they can force feed and unkown, unexperinced canidate upon the american voters. The actions taken by DNC will hurt bad in NOV . Try to spin this!!!

Denise   May 20th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

It looks like double congrats will be due tonight:
Congrats to Obama for winning the majority of the pledge delegates. Congrats to Clinton winning Kentucky.

Now let's get the Democrat vs. Republican fight going!
Time to unite the country, bring home the troops, build our country, put our people back to work!

RICARDO PHILLIPS OF D.C   May 20th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

IS IT POSSIBLE THAT DONNA BRAZIL WANTS TO BE 2025 DELEGATE FOR OBAMA?

B. Smart   May 20th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

. . . . Lets see. Senator Obama should pick up about 10 superdelegates tomorrow. I wonder how many of them will be Hillary's?

Yes We Can.
Democrats 08!!!!

Scott   May 20th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

Obama needs to win Oregon very comfortabe later on tonight(+15 points or more) or else you have to bring up some serious questions about his electibility in November.

Kentucky -Obama was never even the charts..he got beaten soundly..36 points..

nina tolentino   May 20th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

Im just hoping my email will be read by Sen Hillary Clinton herself, Im sure mine is not the only one that says:"AIN'T OVER TIL IT;S OVER, SO NO QUITTING, NO TURNING BACK, FIGHT UNTIL THE LAST VOTE HAS BEEN COUNTED!!!!!" I really want her to win ALL THE WAY TO THE WHITE HOUSE!!!!

Hope to see Sen Clinton be declared as the winner!!!!!

Be the like the New York GIANTS!!!

NC for Obama   May 20th, 2008 9:02 pm ET

NC had more than 36% of whites in the populated areas supporting his campaign. The rural areas aslo made up part of that 36%. Of course they are uneducated and Hillary supporters.

Tony   May 20th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Obama can win Kentucky in the fall. He has to get the ground game working and make himself known to our rural voters in a personal way. Kentucky has plenty of rednecks but I think it's unfair and untrue to frame every rural voter in this way.

Rural and racist are two very different things. Come the the fall if Obama puts in the effort in the outlying areas then Louisville and Lexington will play the role of anchor and help to put the Commonwealth in the democratic column.

John   May 20th, 2008 9:01 pm ET

Week after week,Hillary Clinton is walloping Obama! Msnbc,you would think are aliens here! CNN lacks conviction to say it as it is.Time is not coming -that is history.The facts are here,Hillary is on her way to the White House.Obama is getting derailed daily.Those who are too young to judge the Clintos.Please read "The Best of TIMES" AMERICA IN THE CLINTON YEARS,by HAYES JOHNSON-author of the best selling "SLEEP WALKING THROUGH HISTORY.some of the misinformed of facts will come out clear of the truth and facts.

Average American   May 20th, 2008 9:00 pm ET

Can someone please tell me when it happened that having more than a High School education makes you an elitist? Do people claiming that about us people who went past High School actually know what elitist is?

Having an education has nothing to do with being elitist. I didn't gain any particulary social or financial status because I received an education. Unless of course elitist is having a four year education that takes 20 years to pay off.

How sad that we have lowered the bar so much, that calling someone who decided to educate themselve, elitist.

And for the record, I'm currently unemployed. Our household income is currently lower than $22k a year. We no longer own a car, can't afford the gas anyway. Don't have healthcare coverage, oh we don't drink lattes either.

Poor, broke, white grandmother one 1 year ole for Obama.

Larry   May 20th, 2008 8:58 pm ET

Come on Casey, you know which flag I am talking about! Also, what about the Pledge to the American Flag and holding the Bible sacred? Oops, I had better get off of here. It is the Moonshine! I am about to get wound up again! Ma, bring me another jug!

Gram   May 20th, 2008 8:56 pm ET

There are less than 20% Black America….Even if they all vote for Obama, that's not enough to win.
Hillary can win without them…Look at where the Dems need to win…all the swing states will go for her, but if it's Obama-McCain…Obama won't get more than 1 or 2….There goes the election and another 4 Republican years…UGH…How stupid can the Dems be to put him on the ticket.

Disgusted   May 20th, 2008 8:55 pm ET

Great going HRC! Excellent WIN!! It's just unfortunate you couldn't have done it without the KLU KLUX KLAN doing your stumping for you!!

GOOD BYE Hillary! I'm voting for the other guy!!

OBAMA "08″!!

Mike in NYC   May 20th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Ummmm…. wrote:

"…Obama wouldn't have gotten this far with just the "blacks"… "

Agreed. But he wouldn't have gotten anywhere without them. Or his black ancestry.

Only 36% of the white Democrat vote in his landslide NC win? What does that tell you about his demographics?

Clearly, the Demo party establishment is hell bent on seating BO, so that's almost certainly how it'll end up.

Scott   May 20th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Hillary won by more than 200,000 votes tonight,in terms of overall popular vote tally,they must be fairly close now,even without michiagn and florida…

If you include michigan and florida,I wonder if hillary is ahead in popular vote? must be really close if you include them,maybe even hillary ahead?

Casey Obama   May 20th, 2008 8:53 pm ET

Most uneducated hillbillies in Kentucky are probably still waving the confederate flag, therefore, Obama should not pledge to your flag, but to the flag of the United States. As for the Bible, during this entire primary, he has been the only candidate that has been identified as a Christian that has attended church for the last twenty years. What church does Hillary attend? Don't know do you?

jerry   May 20th, 2008 8:52 pm ET

check out the AOL straw poll for the last few weeks with a lot of votes and see where Obama stands.

sarah   May 20th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

reading these comments has left me nauseaus. the obama supporters are so incredibly arrogant , elitist, and hateful. you call anyone who doesn't support YOUR candidate uneducated, ignorant, or racist. you claim that sen. clinton has played a race card, but the most racist comment i have heard in the whole primary season came from obama when he referred to his grandmother as a typical white woman. as a dem i might have backed obama as the nominee in nov. but after all this hateful and asinine name calling by the sen. and his supporters i wont vote for obama, no matter how much money he throws around.

Yeah   May 20th, 2008 8:51 pm ET

Theyre bigots I use to live there

Marie-Lynn   May 20th, 2008 8:50 pm ET

Also she need a boy bycicle to pay a part of her debt… Shame on you Hillary,, You should never talk about that story.. once again a foot in your mouth…

Vivi Sanders   May 20th, 2008 8:49 pm ET

I was very disturbed by something I heard in Clinton's victory speech in Kentucky. I know this is only part of what she said,
"……we will rebuild the economy and the war in Iraq ……."

She said this twice. It seemed like there should have been another qualifier before the "war in Iraq", not run together as a compound sentence.

Another "misspoken" comment?

Scott   May 20th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

another night another shackling for Obama…

34 point loss tonight in Kentucky…

ingrd   May 20th, 2008 8:48 pm ET

because racism is alive and well among white poor and blue collar worker. sadly.

Casey Obama   May 20th, 2008 8:47 pm ET

Since Hillary is the Senator for the State of New York, why are you not asking her about THE SEAN BELL FAMILY. What has she done for African-Americans in New York.

The State of the Black Union was not more important than campaigning for votes during the primary. We all know the state of the Black Union and unless things change in washington, the State of the Black Union will remain the same. As an African-American, at-least our young men can aspire to be more than ball players, gang-bangers and ex-cons. As a mother, I want my son to see that he can be more than the media portrays African-American young males to be.

Wondering in VA   May 20th, 2008 8:45 pm ET

Can someone name a major state that Obama has won during the primary? He can win all the swing states he wants, but without a major state supporting him or him capable of winning, the Republicans win again and then we're stuck with another four years of the same thing.

Chris, Silicon Valley, CA, USA   May 20th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

For all of you who think you understand the demographics of KY & WV….

Check out which counties when most heavily for Hillary and then compare with general election results for those states/counties in 2000 and 2004.

ann dillon   May 20th, 2008 8:42 pm ET

does anyone believe for one minute that if hilary had done what she thought she was going to do on super tuesday that we would be hearing word one from her about mich or fla or for that matter kentucy or w va .how total bogus-
and her playing up to the women supporters bringing up history of womens struggles-that is sexist -not obama who hasn't done one single sexist thing
she is hurting this party and a candidate who is trully a person who could unite this country-why -because she cares so much-baloney chis dodd cares obama cares -john edwards cares -she is doing this because the woman is a bad loser-just like with heath care -just like with the impeachment-she won't stop and cares less who gets hurt-
this is one over fifty white woman without a college degree who can see right through her and would even consider voting for her-nader is looking real good me

RICARDO PHILLIPS OF D.C   May 20th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

OBVIOUSLY CNN WILL NOT POST THIS. SWING STATES ARE PRDOMINANTLY WHITE STATES . YET IT GOES TO SHOW THAT OBAMA IS PROJECTED TO WIN OREGON BY A LONG SHOT WHICH IS 85% WHITE. THIS GOES TO SHOW THAT HE CAN WIN THE WHITE VOTE. JUST NOT THE WHHITE VOTE OF THE INBREAD JEDS. THOSE WHOM DINE AT KOUSINS KOUNTRY KITCHEN. ITS NOT ABOUT WHITE AMERICA, NOT ABOUT BLACK AMERICA, NOT ABOUT REPUBLICAN AMERICA, NOT ABOUT DEMOCRATIC AMERICA, BUT ABOUT ALL AMERICA.

C-COMPROMISE
H-HEALTHCARE
A-AMERICA
N-NO BUSH POLITRICKS
G-GOD
E-ENVIRONMENT

"UNITED WE STAND, OBAMA IN DEMAND"

Ed, Fl   May 20th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Why people less educated tend to vote for HRC. The answer is simple they are less educated therefore they can't do the math.
Or let just say that Ignorant people tend to be more rascist.

Larry   May 20th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

If it is true that Obama will not pledge allegiance to our flag or place his hand on our Bible to get sworn into an office, then there is a lot of "Stupid People" in the United States!!!! I can not believe that you people can vote for a person like this. I guess us "uneducated Hillbillies in Kentucky are just not in tune to unpatriotic citizens!@#@

Ummmm....   May 20th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

Ummm doesn't anyone realize that the only states that she is winning big in are the states that are most likely racist, rural states that might still be a lil ignorant/ closed minded…

I'm tired of hearing her say that she can win the "white vote"..Obama wouldn't have gotten this far with just the "blacks" (there aren't that many African Americans in the United States as there are White Americans.. … if that was the case they also try to find way to keep blacks out the same way they are trying to keep Mexicans out)

A Proud a Jamaican   May 20th, 2008 8:41 pm ET

O.K. so when will this race be over? Or is it already over? As a Jamaican living in Jamaica I salute Obama. What a dream ? He certainly has inspired me and many other jamaicans.

It's it time for Hillary to stop and think about the good of the party? What's her point?

A Proud a Jamaican   May 20th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
O.K. so when will this race be over? Or is it already over? As a Jamaican living in Jamaica I salute Obama. What a dream ? He certainly has inspired me and many other jamaicans.

It's it time for Hillary to stop and think about the good of the party? What's her point?

A CANUCK   May 20th, 2008 8:40 pm ET

Clinton won Kentucky……but like her last win……fate caused it to "rain on her parade"….the woman has bad karma because she is selfish.

A Proud a Jamaican   May 20th, 2008 8:39 pm ET

O.K. so when will this race be over? Or is it already over? As a Jamaican living in Jamaica I salute Obama. What a dream ? He certainly has inspired me and many other jamaicans.

It's time for Hillary to stop and think about the good of the party? What's her point?

Mike-el   May 20th, 2008 8:38 pm ET

Thank goodness for mildly educated, moderately informed,
legacy voters or this contest would have been over
a couple of weeks ago.

Obama for a sensible future!!!

Rave   May 20th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

Clinton has a fake smile and she Lies, Cheats, Un-Ethical
Obama smiles with heart and he is Truthful, Moral, Ethical.
McCain is a buffoon (stromboli)
OBAMA / AL GORE 2008

jerry   May 20th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

His count of pleged delegates would be a lot less if the Rev Wright-Bill Ayers- bitter comment, had been out on the MSM before the Feb super tuesday. Hilary popular vote would have much greater.

Ed, Fl   May 20th, 2008 8:37 pm ET

The media is preying on race division in some states by asking all those nonsense questions. Who ask those questions. I am just wondering Wolf or Campbell Brown?

sha   May 20th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

Who cares about this win??????

No use, at poor public's money

Ed, Santa Fe, NM   May 20th, 2008 8:36 pm ET

NO HILLARY FOR VP…… If that's what's she's angling for she's wasting someone's millions of dollars because Obama is way too smart to have her and Bill on his ticket…. Enough already with shrill bitter Hillary and the Clinton/Bush Dynasty….

noemi in los angeles   May 20th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

Not surprised!!!

Racism still exists in America, especially in rural Kentucky….. ESPECIALLY in blue-collar America…….. ESPECIALLYYY among the non-educated.

sha   May 20th, 2008 8:35 pm ET

I know that her fight is only for VP!!!!!!!!

she will do any thing to go White House.

W   May 20th, 2008 8:34 pm ET

Congratulations Hillary!!!
All voices will be heard in this election.
We will not be silenced.
Now on to Puerto Rico, Montana and South Dakota!!!!

Janel, St. Paul, MN   May 20th, 2008 8:32 pm ET

Clinton won Kentucky because she poisened the reputation of Barack Obama. It is that simple.

As I watched her "victory" speech, I was taken aback when she said that Barack is winning because he has more dollars to fund his campaign. What she didn't mention is that the dollars Obama has raised are from everyday people, like me, who are dedicated to see a change–from Bush and the Clinton's–in the White House.

Her speech was very patronizing to Kentuckians. . .telling them that she will win because they are a "swing state."

What baloney!!

If she somehow cheats to get the nomination, I may vote for Nader or McCain, but NEVER will I vote for this woman who is destroying the Democratic party by her self-serving ways.

Casey Obama   May 20th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

For those people that think Obama has been divisive are just as backwards as the people in West Virgina and Kentucky. You obviously don't remember the lies told by Hillary Clinton. Oh, my bad, the mis-stataments by Hillary Clinton. Get real, the woman couldn't tell the truth if her life depended on it. She is also not to be trusted to uphold any agreements. If I remember correctly, didn't she sign an agreement to exclude Florida and Michigan, or was that a mis-statement also?

Racism is in full bloom in America   May 20th, 2008 8:31 pm ET

Wow, this is so ugly. To see how Hillary Clinton, Bill Clinton, and the Clinton campaign can play the race card and even go so far as the White people. She has called them uneducated (dumb) but, hard working and they still vote for her because they do not want to see a person of another race win the election it is so nasty. She is still running a divisive campaign and the Democratic Party is letting her do it. She is making the Democratic Party look very bad. If Obama does not get the nomination I will tell every Black, White, Brown, etc person and it is quite a bit and they will tell their people etc., We won't vote in November. This is rude, crude and unfair for you-all to do this. She is a Republican in Democratic status.

Scratch471   May 20th, 2008 8:30 pm ET

Michigan and Florida don't get to be heard this year when selecting the Democratic nominee for President? Will their delegates be counted at the convention? What happens at the convention to John Edwared's pledged delegates? And aren't the super delegates allowed to vote for either Obama or Clinton at the convention? I understand Sen. Clinton staying in the race, it seems there are a lot of variables still to be determined. It seems Obama has taken some hits and Clinton's campaign has gained a little momentum. Isn't it possible that Sen. Clinton still wins if the super delegates feel she has a better chance in the national election?

Peace   May 20th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Looking at Bill he looks very worried I think he knows she cannot win

Mike in NYC   May 20th, 2008 8:29 pm ET

Serge wrote:

"Where are the exit polls from Oregon? Why are all your articles about Kentucky?"

OR polls don't close until 11:00 EST. Be patient.

Larry, Apex, North Carolina wrote:

"Ever been to Kentucky? That should explain it all. For those of you who still don't get it: BA-C-K-W-A-R-D-S"

Even been to the "urban areas" that voted BO?

D-A-N-G-E-R-O-U-S.

Dal CA Republican   May 20th, 2008 8:28 pm ET

NO surprise. OBAMA is little darker and his race is Mixed. The race card is there.
Hillary quotes the gender card but all I see is the race card being played.

Griff   May 20th, 2008 8:27 pm ET

If this Lady is ignored in the shake up. If John McCain does win in November.. The Democrat's will be to Blame, again. You don't control people, just because you need the Vote, of African American's. Has you (??) started out to do….. The Majority Decide. Whatever the Color, Creed, Beliefe's… Or SEX…..

Dorothy Kincaid   May 20th, 2008 8:25 pm ET

This woman is a better woman than I am most of the OBAMA mites out there. The last public thing Kennedy said about this woman was negative (and he was supposedly a friend).

I need to say why I don't like OBAMA (and I am Black). He transcended me, he looked away from us during the State of the Black Union, but when he refused to come to Nashville, TN in commemoration of the death of MLK - He really lost ME.

I don't have respect for any of this man's followers - HOW IN THE HELL CAN SOMEONE WHO CLAIMS TO BE AFRICAN AMERICAN TRANSCEND RACE - ASK THE SEAN BELL FAMILY.

Independent   May 20th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

He is stillahead no matter what Terry McCauliffe and howard Wolfson say. he beat her fair and square, and they know it. Give it a rest Teryy, you make my ears hurt and my shoulders cringe at the sound of your voice.

Sarah   May 20th, 2008 8:22 pm ET

IF OBAMA GETS THE DEM NOM….. MY VOTE GOES FOR MC CAIN. OBAMA AND HIS WIFE MICHELLE ARE THE MOST ARROGANT RACISTS!!!!!!!!!!!! we're going to go from stupid to unexperienced and arrogant…… that explains Miss North Carolina's IQ…. how stupid can we be to let Hillary get away. she is our only and BEST HOPE!!!!!

R.O.B.   May 20th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

I mean what do u expect from a state like Kentucky. That is country music capital of the U.S. The place is full of rednecks, people who would never in their lives vote for an African-American under any circumstances. But Kentucky won't be a determining factor in November. It's enough people in the U.S. who are beyond that kind of ignorance to propel Obama to Presidential status.

OBAMA '08

Susan Norton   May 20th, 2008 8:21 pm ET

Wake up democrats before it is too late. Obama is a weak candidate and will not be able to win the general. The tide has turned against him. Even in Oregon, a very liberal state, the swing has been against him for the past two weeks according to the polls. Hillary is a much better candidate if you want to win the general.

seah   May 20th, 2008 8:18 pm ET

If Hillary is not on the Democratic Ballot

McCain is getting a whole world of votes.

We the Democratic people want no part of Obama. He should never be nominee and never ever be President

Maria   May 20th, 2008 8:15 pm ET

Surprise, Surprise. This was another primary that went as predicted. Too bad Hillary didn't have these kind of numbers early on, she might have had a chance. I guess it doesn't pay to be cocky and underestimate your competition. At this point, Hillary's campaign just looks pathetic. Each week they have different calculation or formula to present to the superdelegates that supports her for the nomination. The holiday gax tax suspension is laughable - both Hillary & McCain should be ashamed for such obvious pandering.
For those Dems willing to jump ship depending on who gets the Democratic nomination, don't come crying to us when you realize that you helped elect "Bush, Part III."

The real Anderson!   May 20th, 2008 8:14 pm ET

I agree with Greg!

Johnson   May 20th, 2008 8:12 pm ET

If Clinton gets nominated, I'm voting for Nader

The Johnsons

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   May 20th, 2008 8:09 pm ET

LESS THAN 100 DELEGAGTES TO SECURE THE NOMINATION!!!!

YES WE CAN !!!

OBAMA '08

pam   May 20th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

I voted for Hillary. Barak, as a almost middle aged woman, I'veseen lotson men like him. I can do this. how? I don't know find out for me. I can change this. How? I don't know , find out for me. It can be done and it will hurt. But not me, my friends, my golfing buds, or anyone I remotely know socially. And if it doesn't work, someone else was at fault. Usually the woman or minority I said I could outdo. Well, he's a minority, …..But she will be the woman who would get the blame.

Quik Math Quiz for Kentucky   May 20th, 2008 8:08 pm ET

1) Stare at the two numbers below just long enough to not ruin
your eye sight.

1,741 1,929

2) Which number is the largest?

Mike   May 20th, 2008 8:07 pm ET

Hillary supporters are NOT only women - I work with all men - all Dems and we ALL support and vote for Hillary - she is the only one to beat McCain. Also - we ALL have a college degree - and are mixed races.

CaPIcorn2   May 20th, 2008 8:05 pm ET

I am a african american living in West Virginia believe me my state and Kentucky are the same, racist. I do not blame Obama not coming to these states because he will never win them. By the way the reason I say racist is because I have lived here for 26 years. These states have not caught up to the rest of the US. The only reason I stay here is because I work for the federal gov. and the cost of living. If not for that I would be out of this racist state.

Kathryn   May 20th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

Go Hillary Go! Thank you Kentucky!! Such a beautiful state with smart voters! Come on Hillary pull out a win in Oregon! We are so proud of you, my husband, myself and our 3 sons are all voting for you! Don't let the misoginistic, biased for Barack tv people get down, we see what they are trying to do. You will be the nominee!!

A Proud a Jamaican   May 20th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

O.K. so when will this race be over? Or is it already over. As a Jamaican living in Jamaica I salute Obama. What a dream ? He certainly has inspired me and many other jamaicans. One Love!

Sarah   May 20th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

SO WHY NOT GO ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!!!!! I SUPPORT HER 100%. i THINK MOST OF THE SUPER DELEGATES ARE MEN …. CORRECT? NOT SURE IF THEY CAN HANDLE A SMART, INTELLIGENT EXTREMELY BRILLIANT WOMAN AS THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES…… THAT MUST BE MR. DEANS ISSUE. GREAT!

Brian   May 20th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

I also want to add, that Lou Dobbs who I used to respect seems to have really showed his true color's since this election begin and I see him as one of the most bias people I have ever seen on television and really is the one black spot on your network. Could it be more obvious that he would prefer to see Senator Clinton win as he twists and turns words as the Clinton campaign has done as well.

I never experience racism in my lifetime and thought my ancestors had went through it all in the 1960's but through Lou Dobbs, Senator Clinton and former President Clinton to name a few, I have seen a small part of how racism must have been in the 1960's and it is very sad and very pathetic.

Quik Math Quiz for Kentucky   May 20th, 2008 8:03 pm ET

1) Stare at the two numbers below just long enough to not ruin
your eye sight.

1,741 1,929

2) Which number is the largest?

Joseph Adewole   May 20th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Its very unfortunate to see how the Clintons have divided Americans with the racial politics they introduced into this race to The White House

Greg   May 20th, 2008 8:02 pm ET

Regarding the religious exit polls, I don't really think that the percentage of people saying they have no religion actually have "no" religion. I think, like many politicians, too many individuals have embarrased the name of certain types of religion which leaves people not wanting to file themselves under a certain brand of religion and would rather simply live with overall religious ideals. Certainly some will be atheists too.
As far as the the huge number of Clinton supporters saying they'll support McCain if Obama is the nominee, these people should be ashamed to call themselves democrats. Clearly "race" is the issue since Obama runs an entirely possitive campaign and both dem candidates have similar messages. I think the fact that "race" is most likely the issue, these people are not only an embarrasment and traitors to the democratic party, they are an embarrasment to the human race in general.
I say this as a white person !

D R   May 20th, 2008 8:01 pm ET

Clinton wins these states because people in this part of the country are still very prejudice. They seem to think they will carry the nation in Nov. because of her white prejudice and female support. What about the other side of the coin. Can they win without the educated white, and 90% of the black vote? I don't think so!

Sharon from Dallas   May 20th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Kentucky is a backward state and like WV is casting their vote primarily on the basis that Clinton is white and Obama is a black man.
This is very ignorant way to vote. That is why Hillary can rack up in states with uneducated racist people in them.

In Oregon where I am originally from people are not as racist and have more education so they don't cast their vote on the basis of race, and Oregon State has less blacks than Kentucky does. So, these are white people voting for Obama. They are smart enough to understand that if Obama was not the nominee they would still vote democratic and not republican. This is the difference between ignorance and bigotry. The people in Kentucky and WV better wake up polls show most of them are hurting in their wallets right now.They can't afford to cast a vote for John McCain. Gas will be $5.00 a gallon very soon. Obama is going to be the nominee, that is a fact!

Molly   May 20th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

CONGRATULATIONS HILLARY ON YOUR BIG WIN IN KY

KENTUCKY PEOPLE ARE SMART AND KNOW WHO IS BEST TO LEAD OUR COUNTRY.

As usual the obama group is a DISGRACE to their candidate.
My question to you is: Since Obama has almost won - so "close", Hillary was told to step aside - for the good of the party, John/boy was to unite us all - WHY - DOES HILLARY CLINTON STILL GET
MILLIONS OF VOTES????

You will say - those states don't count - like FL & MI, Obama did not even go there - those people are racist - BUT the reason is that
HILLARY CLINTON IS THE BEST QUALIFIED - that is the Only Reason!

GA Moderate   May 20th, 2008 8:00 pm ET

Hillary is the candidate who can win in November. SD's take notice.

Kathie   May 20th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Obama not bothering to campaign in states where he knows he's going to lose is arrogance at its worst. Hillary works hard in every state regardless of the projected outcome. I hope the voters in those states remember Obama's dismissive attitude when they go to the polls in November to vote in the general election.

Dorothy Kincaid   May 20th, 2008 7:58 pm ET

Obama and his minnonites have been the most divisive people I have been involved with over the years. For every word the CLINTONS have said, THE OBAMAMITES have had evil and mean things.

I HOPE MCCAIN KICKS THIS BOYS BEHIND. Donna Brazile HAS not told the truth since she has been on the air.

WHY DON'T YOU PEOPLE GET SOMEONE WHO LIKES HILLARY BESIDES LOU DOBBS. DOBBS only fair person on CNN

carlos   May 20th, 2008 7:57 pm ET

She's a looser??? I didn't realize that NOBAMA had already won the nomination - He'll NEVER get my vote! GET THIS PEOPLE… He's been in the senate for what?? 4years tops?? and been running for President for 2… Since you are all so good at doing the math…2 years in the senate sure sounds like no experience to me. McCain is going to have a field day!!! in fact, he may just get my vote!

Darrel from Denver   May 20th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

Runs the board?

As I write this Obama has 160,000 votes in a state that is completely biased against him.

Runs the board? She should be winning with 70% of the vote or more. Not happening yet.

I expect CNN to focus on Oregon Obama win as being too narrow…regardless of the gap. It's what they do….they report all Clinton all the time and do everything they can to report ANY Obama news with a negative bias.

OBAMA IS AHEAD, HAS BEEN AHEAD, and WILL STAY AHEAD.

report that.

Clinton has lost the primaries, yet she is the most electable? Why then does she not have the majority of the delegates? Why then have the remaining super delegates not helped her out and come out for her? Wouldn't that support her argument more clearly than waiting?

McAuliffe and Clinton have become poor imitations of Baghdad Bob. And CNN has fallen in line.

KE   May 20th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

People get mixed up between "faith" and "religion".

"Faith" had a lot to do with America.

"Faith" had a lot to do with Oregon in the history of America, and Kentucky and West Virginia.

America is all about "faith".

DB   May 20th, 2008 7:56 pm ET

What is it about Barack Obama that makes people like Robinson (above) so vindictive as to vote for the Republican platform and to convince others to do the same? Is it his name? The color of his skin? Or is it his honest campaign practices? Is it the fact that he has been the bigger and better person throughout this entire election? Why try to sabotage this presidential election for the sake of your unwarranted hatred? Perhaps the better option would be to check your -isms, and embrace the change that is Obama.

KJ   May 20th, 2008 7:55 pm ET

Why would the Democrats foolishly nominate a candidate Obama who has lost every single state that the DEms must win in November?

dizizi   May 20th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

No surprises there with the Kentucky Electorate - 15th amendment to the constitution ratified by most states in 1870 but not Kentucky. Hemp trade was big money maker, end of slavery meant freed slaves were no longer unpaid workers.

steveda - poconos   May 20th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Robinson, please don't spite yourself - and me and the rest of the country - by allowing McCain to capture the White House. Can you survive with $6 a gallon gas? Can you survive while McCain continues to allow the wealthy to grow richer based on YOUR tax dollars? Is McCain going to stop the flow of jobs out of the country? is your child - or nephew, or grandchild - going to be the next casualty in Iraq?

Anyone saying they will vote McCain if Hillary does not get the nominee, is being self destructive to themselves and the country as a whole.

Peace   May 20th, 2008 7:54 pm ET

Hillary you cant have it Your way this is not "Burger King".

Herman in LA   May 20th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Ok Hillary supporters here you go you think you don't have a dam thing now go ahead make my day and vote for McSain.

McCain Repeatedly Voted Against Minimum Wage Increases
2006

McCain Voted Against An Amendment To Raise The Minimum Wage. McCain voted against an amendment to raise the minimum wage to $7.25 per hour in three steps. According to the Bureau Of Labor Statistics, 62.4% of all minimum wage earners were women in 2006. [1]

Obama 08!!!

Jeff   May 20th, 2008 7:53 pm ET

Thank goodness that Kentucky is the last of the states lining the ignorant
territories of America. How happy I am that in my travels, that I never have to venture through Kentucky, West Virginia, Ohio, an Pennsylvania(only if I'm taking a shortcut to the east coast). These states are not worthy of
my hard earned, blue collar, white AMERICAN dollar, and I will not drop a
penny in those places. I'm sure thats why they are still stuck in the economic slump that their ignorant way of thinking keeps them in.

benvictor   May 20th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Congratulations Hillary. We look forward to you as the party's nominee and we look forward to electing you as the first Woman President of the United States of America. You are America's hope and future. Thank you.

KJ   May 20th, 2008 7:52 pm ET

Hillary rock on through the convention in August where you will prevail!

Obama is in big trouble, losing support in every voting group. Ouch.

Pat   May 20th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

I guess all those bitter little people with their guns and their religion … told Obammy what they think of him.

Michigan Voter !!!   May 20th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

THAT'S OUR GIRL !!!!!! , WE'RE BEHIND YOU ALL THE WAY !!!!

Race   May 20th, 2008 7:50 pm ET

Why does everyone want to make this about race. You can say all the candidates are unelectable and your just a FOOL if you vote for McCain in the fall, just a FOOL!!

Paul C. Palmetto Bay, FL   May 20th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

Hillary is sweeping the hillbilly states. I hope there are enough educated people to overcome these unfortunates. It may have been a good idea to let these idiots secede.
The big puzzle for me that I only see ticklers bashing Hillary or Obama. Where is McCain? He's just dozing waiting to pick the pieces and waltz into the White House. If you liked the last 8 years with GW you'll love the next 4 (8?) with Grandpa John.
You can be sure that some of his close advisers will be Carl Rove and GW.

Richard   May 20th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

If Hillary isn't our canidate this November I'm surely voting for McCain.

kingsley   May 20th, 2008 7:49 pm ET

i know we are not going to see clinton on all the blogs right? and where is the highlight to the new national polling showing Obama's support and cutting into hillary's voters

Eric   May 20th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

You can see the difference between obama voters and clinton voters. Obama voters are more educated hence exit polls show a great majority would vote for Hilary knowing the consequences of the GOP and 4 more years of bush. Whereas Hilary has less educated voters who do not understand the consequences of voting for McCain when they scream I will not vote Obama. Keep in mind when you say that, if you think gas prices are high now, just wait till the mideast says we have another cowboy in the U.S in McCain, why should we help them by producing more oil. Not to mention spending another 50 billion a year on war for the next 5-100 more years in iraq. Bush's Gas plan is to go beg for oil, is this the best we can do? Thats sickening.

Larry, Apex, North Carolina   May 20th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Ever been to Kentucky? That should explain it all. For those of you who still don't get it: BA-C-K-W-A-R-D-S

samaki   May 20th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

Lets focus on General election. The Clintons are bitter!!!!! let it go and Join Obama to unite the party for Nov.

GERALD STROTHER   May 20th, 2008 7:48 pm ET

SHE DID IN WVA TO ,AND WERE DID THE SUPPER GO TO OBAMA TAKE A LOOKS AT HOW MANY SUPPER HE GOT AND THEN CHECK HOW MANY SHE GOT DO THE MATH!! HE WILL WIN OR,MT AND SD, AND TAKE A LOOK AT THIS TODAYGallup Poll - Election News
Key Clinton Constituencies Moving Toward Obama NEW May 20, 2008
Barack Obama’s widening lead over Hillary Clinton among Democrats nationwide brings with it important gains among Clinton’s core constituencies, including women, whites, and the non-college educated. Obama is now the overwhelming favorite among 18- to 29-year-olds, men, and postgraduates WHAT DO YOU THINK OBAMA DID NOT GO TO WVA AND KY HE WAS TOLD BY THE SUPPER NOT TO! SO THERE IS THE NEWS !! IS IS OVER FOR HER!!!!!!!!

Phillip Bunn   May 20th, 2008 7:46 pm ET

"Cry baby, cry baby, stick your finger in your eye, see the water fly." Hillary, have you ever heard the old saying, "Learn to lose with dignity?"

Robinson   May 20th, 2008 7:44 pm ET

If Obama gets nominated, I and my family, will vote for Mccain.

We also are talking to our friends and lots of them aggre with us.

Besides, We in Florida think that our vote counts, just as the time (life) and gasoline we spend when we went out to vote.

The Robinsons

Jim   May 20th, 2008 7:43 pm ET

If the Democratic Primaries were to start over, Obama would not come close to being the nominee. This is why the vetting process is so important. The saving grace is that he can't possibly win in November.

ellianna   May 20th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

Well, she can run every board, but bottom line is — SHE IS FINISHED!!
I will be very pleased to see the Clintons - O U T - that is OUT of this primary election!! They took advantage of both West Virginia and Kentucky's poor and uneducated people by telling them LIES, LIES, LIES!!! And those poor people don't understand. All they could do was to listen to her talk about THE 90′S and what BILL did for them!!
I sincerely hope and pray that Barack Obama DOES NOT INVOLVE HER in his administration!!! She deserves to go back to the Senate for a few more years, and when re-election time comes, I sincerely pray she will be defeated!! She and her campaign promoting this "sexist" issue thru Geraldine Ferraro, and the "race" issue thru Bill AND Hillary Clinton was THE LAST STRAW!! GOOD BYE BILL AND HILLARY!! YOUR GOOSE IS COOKED AND OVERDONE!! TIME TO MOVE ON!! TIME TO MOVE ON!! AND TAKE YOUR CORRUPT SURROGATES WITH YOU!!!

Serge   May 20th, 2008 7:42 pm ET

I think Hillary Clinton has a problem winning the black vote.
No democratic president has ever been elected without the black vote.
On the other hand "white hard working americans" always vote republican.
Bill Clinton won the presidency twice without the "white hard working americans"

vic nashville,Tn   May 20th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

Shame on you CNN
How can your pundits say Obama didn’t Compute in Kentucky
He spend more money
He was there
His wife was there
Hillary is the winner to night

Big John   May 20th, 2008 7:41 pm ET

…three elections left.

The Queen is dead..long live the King! The Queen is dead…long live the King!

Andrew in Indiana   May 20th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Wow, I am so surprised! For atleast a week, the polls stated this fact and it came true. I wonder how they came up with this so accurately. This is an expected victory, just like Sen. Obama becoming the nominee based on the actual number of delegates and popular votes obtained. If Florida and Michigan are seated, and they should be. It should be in a fair way, where the seating can be based on the opportunity for both candidates to be voted for and to explain their campaigns. I am wondering what if the DNC can not work out Florida and Michigan? They did break the rules in those states. What if the delegates are seated, but fairly and that does not give Sen.
Clinton the lead she is looking for? What will the spin be then? We are losing time, valuable time to solidify our party and to focus on John McCain. We are letting him "clean" house, getting rid of Lobbyist to project a false image. Sen. McCain has flip flopped on numerous issues and is able to change the focus to National Security. What are we doing? I hope someone, besides the Clinton campaign knows, for the sake of our party and our nation.

Big John   May 20th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Game over. She can't win even with semi blow outs. There are two elections left after today.

For the love of God she's quoting Karl Rove as an argument to the super delegates for her to win the the nomination. These are sad times people, we will mourn the fall from grace of one of the most powerful political families in the US. Defeated by an relatively unknown from Illinois.

The Queen is dead..long live the King! The Queen is dead…long live the King!

George   May 20th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

It amazes me how everyone reporting on television seems so surprised that Sen. Obama doesn't win in a state that is dominated by whites whether poor or rich!! They still want to tie him to another man's ignorance and say he thinks like that when his mother is white! No one is saying anything about how Sen. Clinton has lied and been caught trying to over exaggerate her experience as the first lady, and her husband's racist remarks about the state I live in, South Carolina! This is the same America that gave us 8 years of a C STUDENTS ideas and look where that has gotten us!!! I am proud of Sen. Obama because he has shown his determination to change the ignorant views about BLACK MEN that still resonate in this country! If they give the nomination to Hillary Clinton then it will be the election year 2000 relived!! Just remember Hillary was suppose to be winning all the elections by landslides and not OBAMA!! God Help AmeriKKKa!

Serge   May 20th, 2008 7:39 pm ET

Where are the exit polls from Oregon? Why are all your articles about Kentucky?

HILLARY HAS THE POPULAR VOTE!!!!!!   May 20th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

WHO'S YOUR MOMMA?

GO HILLARY GO!!!!!!!!

Chuck, Democrats United We Stand   May 20th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Wolf, I am not a bit surprised tonight as I listen to CNN's comments. Hillary pulls the sexism card out and everyone changes their tone and the way they talk about Hillary. Everytime she cries wolf about the media, the tone changes. Yesterday, every channel was stating it was over and it all boiled down to how she exits the race. Now, it's coddeling and cooing. So sad when someone can raise the charge of sexism and the media turns to jelly. I personally saw no sexism to speak of. Of course there were some men that made ugly comments, but nothing compared to the obvious racism that appeared all over the net as well as along the campaign trail. Sen Clinton needs to accept the fact that there will be some pigs out there, just as Obama ACCEPTED the fact that there were racists out there. She needs to quit crying about it, and the media needs to get back to the honest up front reporting they have done in the past. Stop coddling her, because she cried wolf again. The facts are she is behind and she is pulling out all the stops now in an attempt to salvage her name. Blaming everyone except herself. By the way, congrats to Hillary on KY, but its still over and you guys and gals need to be honest about it.

Hillary   May 20th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Obama who?

Texas Dem   May 20th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Voters infatuation with Obama has seriously waned the last 2-3 months. I think people are finally starting to see that he has no real substance. He's an empty suit (just like the current President) and John McCain will stomp him in November if Obama is the nominee.

Bottom line is, does the Democratic party really want to WIN in November, or just look pretty? Obama can't do it. Clinton probably can. I wouldn't want to be McCain & have to campaign or debate her. She'll kill him.

RB   May 20th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

Kinda explains why KY is known as the state with the best educational system. Keep them stupid and divided. They'll never know you're picking their pockets clean, HRC.

rumpusgoopus   May 20th, 2008 7:37 pm ET

She must have done well with the sexists there too.

Peace   May 20th, 2008 7:33 pm ET

Thou shall not steal

Obama 08

Morgan   May 20th, 2008 7:31 pm ET

Why is no one talking about Clinton disenfranchising voters with her "I'm ahead in the popular vote" arguement? She is discounting caucus states and all of those voters!!!! I'm glad to count Florida and Michigan, but this argument of hers is hypocritical!

For Hillary even if she contests as an INDEPENDENT   May 20th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

HILLARY ,, is going to prevail…
If her 'friends' did not abandon the ship, she would have got the nominations already…

Whether or not she gets the Dem nomination, she will be the President…

( Who said you have to be a Dem nominee to be a president!!!)

HILLARY .. '08

Crush Rush   May 20th, 2008 7:29 pm ET

They may as well have told them if they watched springer or not this morning.Voting used to be something done in private.Now people are ready to tell all, just to get on the air or T.V.This is how Rove got his data to gerrymander districts in different states.

Barbara Querrie   May 20th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

she won bse she reminds them of their race in her campaign speeches.THE WHITE HARD WORKING AMERICANS,and she is blaming the press for sexism and racism.
Those folks from WV and KY will vote for the nominated democrat come Nov as long as Hillary will be out of the way .I wish she could back off and stop spilling seend of divisions in the Dem party

Drew, Central FL   May 20th, 2008 7:28 pm ET

So what you are saying is she did REALLY well with whites. That was a given. She was supposed to win this state. Come to think of it, she was supposed have wrapped this up by February too.

Considering Obama will be the nominee anyway, I'm curious as to how much debt she is carrying now. Ready from day one, indeed.

Victory for Hillary   May 20th, 2008 7:27 pm ET

72% of white voters went for Hillary

82% of black voters went for Obama

In the fall it will be McCain versus Obama.

Chalk up West Virginia and Kentucky for McCain. Obama didn't even try to make in-roads. He must have been busy with the other 57 states….

SLO Bear   May 20th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Rilin' the rubes; playing with their minds like rubics cubes.

Tom   May 20th, 2008 7:26 pm ET

Congratulations, but the candidate who is ahead in the delegate count, popular vote and number of states won will be the nominee.

Jack   May 20th, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Obama's got serious problems….. Can't believe Democrats are about to nominate him… only Democrats would do something this dumb!

Major Buyer's Remorse here!

mmartin arkansaw   May 20th, 2008 7:21 pm ET

she's a loser.

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