May 20, 2008
Posted: May 20th, 2008 09:02 PM ET

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(CNN) – Much has been made about both Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama's entrenched demographics, with each claiming crucial Democratic voting blocs. In primary after primary, it seems like the same coalitions vote for each candidate.

But exit polls out of Kentucky and Oregon Tuesday night show demographics are not necessarily destiny - geography and culture play a large role.

Consider white blue-collar voters, a demographic that is often considered to be Clinton's strongest. In Kentucky, she won 75 percent of these voters, while only 18 percent went for Obama. But in Oregon, exit polls show Clinton and Obama are essentially tied among this demographic: 50 percent supported Clinton, and 47 percent voted for Obama.

And consider voters under 30 - a demographic that usually votes overwhelmingly for Obama. In Oregon he carried these voters by 40 points over Clinton. But in Kentucky, Clinton beat Obama in that demographic by 16 points.

Filed under: Exit Polls


Inks   May 21st, 2008 4:15 am ET

Burt in Texas I am sure you voted for Bush in 2004 even knowing he had lied about Iraq and so you and Bush are guilty of causing the problems that are facing America both at home and abroad.

For your information, both BO and HRC are both members of the same party in case you are confused about that, thus their policies are similar if not the same.

The mark of a good leader, is knowing both your strengths and your weaknesses, while playing up your strengths you find others who will help improve on your weaknesses. The presidency is not just one man or one woman it is an institution, which involves many people (hopefully the right people).

If you truly respected HRC you would vote-in the party that she and her husband have been a part of and worked hard, for many years. To cut off your nose to spite your face is not particularly wise. This kind of attitude is part of why the US is facing the problems it has now.

All BO is saying is, lets leave the anger and irrelevant stuff behind and unite to fight for our lives, our futures and our children's futures. Is that too much to ask? Do we have to wait until the country implodes before we leave the petty differences behind? I use the word “petty” because in the grand scheme of things i.e. what the US is facing now, all other issues are quite petty and irrelevant. You know everyone can go back to the bickering after the country is up and running properly again if that is their wish.

IL Democrat   May 21st, 2008 1:40 am ET

Why is every win for Hillary turned into something terrible – the KY win is racism? Why is it racist when 75% of the white KY white voters vote for Clinton racist, but polls from majority of the primaries show 92% of the black voters voting for Obama? Seems to me it's demographics for the white voters (see difference b/t KY & Oregon) whereas it's race for the black voters.

CNN, please post this!!!!

S - Austin   May 21st, 2008 1:34 am ET

Peggy, Obama has more experience in elected office (state leg. in IL, then U.S. Sen.) than Hillary. He also has the same amount of experience that Kennedy and Lincoln had when they took office. AND he was working with poor people to help them get the services they need at the age when Hillary was still having pillow fights at Yale Law School. Does your doctor have a spouse? Maybe if your doctor quits practicing medicine you should go to your doctor's wife and see if she'll treat you instead.

Greg   May 21st, 2008 1:30 am ET

You want to talk about racist people, look at all the comments left by people from all over the country talking about people from Kentucky being white trash. Be careful who you talk about today they might be your Mayor, Gov. or even your President 1 day. And you might have to drive through and break down in one them Kentucky cities 1 day.

white, 50, female Republican for Obama!   May 21st, 2008 1:23 am ET

Please! No more Clintons in the White House. My friends and I are all voting for Obama! I also have to agree with Ed...The poor and uneducated in WV and KY will be the ones to suffer if McCain wins the general election. But I'm not worried. The mainly Democrat states that voted for Hillary will still remain Democrat in the general election...

sdmackey   May 21st, 2008 1:20 am ET

mj – my thoughts exactly.

J. Moses   May 21st, 2008 1:19 am ET

These lists of who votes for wich candidates – older whites, uneducated voters, young blacks, are broad generalizations that just don't seem to hold up in the real world. I'm a nearly 40 white woman who hasn't completed college yet; therefore I should be shouting Hillary's name from the rooftops. I'm an Obama supporter. Have been since the first time I actually took the time to look at his plans and ideas in print. I thought it was just a bunch of flowery words till I looked it over, It turns out that the man is a brilliant leader who just happens to be an incredibly eloquent speaker as well.....

Joe   May 21st, 2008 12:44 am ET

Obama and Ron Paul now there is a pair that one could actually trust

God Bless America   May 21st, 2008 12:39 am ET

A WHISKEY STATE FULL OF RACISITS..........HER TYPE OF PEOPLE.

JeffinDenver   May 21st, 2008 12:25 am ET

I'll be voting for McCain if Clinton is not on the ticket. It is WRONG that Michigan and Florida have been discounted. It is sad that even CNN HAS JOINED THE LIBERAL MEDIA promoting the Obama Campaign's message that they have won the majority of the pledged delegates-true, but only after disregarding voters in Michigan and Florida. Hillary's campaign has been, for all practical purposes, hi-jacked by Obama's DNC insiders. I am encouraging all Dems to leave the thugs this fall and vote for McCain if Clinton is not on the Dem ticket. How can an honest superdelegate really second the on-going corruption, disrespect to women and discrimination in this primary process?! I think I am getting it now...change must mean for the Obama Campaign dismissing a lot of core values, a lot of democracy and a lot of the voters' wishes as they go along. Sadly, imagine an Obama Whitehouse: a press conference with a new excuse every week! So much for change.

Viva Obama 08   May 21st, 2008 12:15 am ET

Super delegates need to come out 0n 5/21/08 to give us a nominee.

Nobama   May 21st, 2008 12:06 am ET

I'm a Democrat who will be supporting John McCain come November just like the millions of others in our ranks. Every time I read these blogs and see the hateful comments posted by Obama supporters I know that I'm making the right decision. Obamas supporters are not driven by hope as they say, but hate – hate for Bush, hate for McCain and now hate for Hillary. They will "eat their own" at any cost. I could never support a candidate whose base of support is composed of such haters.

we love HIllary   May 20th, 2008 11:45 pm ET

Democrats Unite: Even tho i love Hillary we need to unite unless u want a 4 more years of Bush. Even tho those Hillary haters r out there, if we vote for MCbush are we not better than those who hate Hillary. If we do vote MCbush then we wont get back at the Hillary haters, we r just going to hurt r selfs. Hillary did a great job of runing but when we lose we dont threw a fint and start crying we get back up and say we well be stronger next year, but this year we done all we can and gave it r best shot.

Gaylord Rohloff   May 20th, 2008 11:44 pm ET

Anderson, we're missing the point when we ask how many of Hillary's voters refuse to vote for Barak and vice versa. Many of these people are still emotionally engaged in the primary contest but will change significantly when truly given the choice in November. But just as important are those disappointed Republicans who will vote Democrate for the first time. The GOP has changed so much over the last 8 years that they are bound to lose many of their flock.

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   May 20th, 2008 11:33 pm ET

Yes LT @ 10:20 ET,

Does Hillary really think Mc Cain Cannot win in States he lost to Romney or Huckabee?

Of Course Obama can win the states she won . except for maybe W.Virgina and Ky. ..Theyre back in the dark ages still.

However, wherever there are Intelligent Human Beings.. Obama will Do just as well as Billary if not better.

roy   May 20th, 2008 11:20 pm ET

oh peggy, your naivety astounds...do you think they have any desire to clean up their mess...'there (spelled their) mess' is not even on your doorstep..perhaps that reflects your lack of urgency. if america could keep it's mess internally i would say vote mccain. you would deserve him!

Obama 08

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   May 20th, 2008 11:18 pm ET

Just as in White Virginia, Being White, with little education, and lower income; whether young or old...You've come up blaming others for your hardships. Others= non white.

Ignorance leads to fear, leading to distrust, turning to resentment and hate.
These are the common threads in white racism nationwide. I guess Its just the way it is.. Somethings will never change..?

Poor non forward thinking fowlks rely upon leadership for direction..and Hillary chose to rise upon the White fear...

Sad..
She is such a unifier? right? lmao.. lol

obamamama   May 20th, 2008 11:14 pm ET

time for an independent run for Hillary.This is the year and with Bar and Nader in the race Hillary can pull this off with 17,000,000 strong supporter to start with.some of Obama's pre rev. wright supporters might vote for her instead.Hillary or stay home democrat.

MP-Pennsylvania   May 20th, 2008 11:08 pm ET

Do You know for whom James Carvilles wife work--Cheney and Bush.

Thats why Hillary is so much in love with republicans/ Carl Rove

From_outside_lookingin   May 20th, 2008 11:08 pm ET

The whole world is watching this primary election process.
Barack Obama is the symbol for the siprit of America.
The entire world order will change if he wins the election.

On the otherhand when 'Democrats' say that if not Hillary they will vote McCain, the only thing common between the two is the skin color.
Then again that is the flip side of America!

MP-Pennsylvania   May 20th, 2008 11:05 pm ET

Democrats Unite
Well said......

Democrats Unite May 20th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

I read these blogs all the time, listening to democrats on both sides of the fence sit and bicker at each other over who's candidate did this, who's candidate said that, over and over.

Can't we realize that we are facing a common enemy? If this were a blog about terrorism, we wouldn't be writing about how one supports it and the other doesn't – that's just ridiculous, we'd all be united in opposition. It's the same situation in this primary season – we need to unite against our common foe, the Republicans and John McCain.

Let's look at the facts: It's mathematically impossible for HIllary to get the nomination. Period. End of story. Obama will be our nominee and we should unite behind him. At the core of their beliefs, Hillary and Barack are very similar in their views on common issues, including Iraq, the right to choose, the budget, etc. More importantly, both will appoint pro-choice justices to the Supreme Court and ensure the continuation of Roe Vs. Wade, a decision threatened by the current idiots in office.

So why the hate? Why so divisive? Is race and gender really that much of an issue? Do you not believe that both candidate could do an excellent job as Commander-in-Chief? Look at the campaigns they've run, both hard-fought with incredible persistance and achievements. I personally think that either would represent the party exceptionally.

Let's move on Democrats, let's focus our energy on McCain and rally behind our candidate. We owe it to Ted Kennedy and our country to quit this BS and finally become one to once again take control of our government. When I read exit polls that say a democrat would not vote for one if the other became the nominee it makes me wince – are we seriously that selfish that we'd put the future of our country at stake just to spite someone else?

Grow up. Learn. Evolve. Change.

Independent   May 20th, 2008 11:05 pm ET

When this is over, I do hope all democrats will come together. This infighting is what the republicans want. It is time to focus on the general election now.

Ole Johnson   May 20th, 2008 11:05 pm ET

Don't blame this all on race. That shouldn't be the excuse for Obama's miserable failure to connect with Kentucky voters, but if you really want to use it, consider this quote from another article:

"Nine percent of the voters were African-American and they overwhelmingly broke for Obama, 87-7 percent." If you want to dwell on these stupid exit poles then at least notice where the most racist voting of all came from.

I am from Kentucky and proud of it, and I don't believe racism is any more prevalent there than most places in this country. The fact that he got absolutely SPANKED can not be accounted for by the small racism factor that probably does exist, the margin is simply too wide. He didn't even bother to come visit while Hillary and Bill have been all over the state. I dont blame him though, he is smart enough to know that his "fall back on guns and religion" quote doomed him immediately. You paint yourself as an elitist and your rhetoric will go in one ear and out the next in KY.

CL   May 20th, 2008 11:04 pm ET

He can't and won't win without her. Like it or not.

peggy   May 20th, 2008 11:01 pm ET

You go Hillary! I believe in Hillary Clinton! The only thing I truely cannot follow her in, is voting for Obama if she doesnt win. Obama has no experience ,so I think its best to let the Republicans clean up there mess for once!

roy   May 20th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

DY....agree then to disagree. but feel free what experience you think clinton actually has. also, and you would have to agree, obama has run a much better campaign, moving from virtual obscurity to his very strong position now. he has raised more money and thrown less mud. my point is really is that if clinton cannot build a team, lead a team, manage the finances of the team, what do you expect her to do as president? her message of experience relates to nothing more than nepotism and it and the woman herself make me want to throw up :) however...even her over mccain anyday...pull your self together man!

About Time   May 20th, 2008 11:00 pm ET

Lets call this for what it is. HillBill is jocking for the VP spot. Come on folks...there is no way she'll get the nomination and is sounding nuttier than ever in her attempt to get the majority to join her world of illusion. This is no magic act HillBill. Can see right through your strategy. Obama's VP. Oh yeah....Kentucky...Ohhhh Ahhhhhhhhhh.

Ransom   May 20th, 2008 10:56 pm ET

Just saw Obamas speech, was all the same empty rhetoric about "change", maybe he can say what he wants to do for once instead of making empty statements all the time?

Change Change Change, it's empty and meaningless unless you actually say specifically what changes you're going to make....

I think if Obama does win the nomination, given the issues with the reverend and the fact that he has the most liberal voting record in the senate, and the fact that Mccain is somewhat centrist and can pick up Reagan democrats, that Obama will be the next McGovern....

all the militant obamaists out there will regret it if Obama gets the nomination because he'll be crushed by the Republicans, on the other hand we already know that the Clintons are capable of beating them :D

Jesse   May 20th, 2008 10:55 pm ET

To Guy: Please look at the mirror. When Obama gets 90% of black votes you don't call them racists! However, you got Obama as your nominee.

Bill, I have lot of respect for you but this analysis is BS. Obama lost KY because there was not enough votes, simple as that. If you don't trust me try with actual numbers, not "PERCENTAGE". Of course you'll need some math skill.

Anonymous   May 20th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

Just saw Obamas speech, was all the same empty rhetoric about "change", maybe he can say what he wants to do for once instead of making empty statements all the time?

Change Change Change, it's empty and meaningless unless you actually say specifically what changes you're going to make....

I think if Obama does win the nomination, given the issues with the reverend and the fact that he has the most liberal voting record in the senate, and the fact that Mccain is somewhat centrist and can pick up Reagan democrats, that Obama will be the next McGovern....

all the militant obamaists out there will regret it if Obama gets the nomination because he'll be crushed by the Republicans, on the other hand we already know that the Clintons are capable of beating them :D

Charles   May 20th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

This goes to show you that racism is still alive and well in this country, the residents of Kentucky clearly proved it. Barack Obama is his own man and should not keep being scrutinized for the statements Rev. Wright made. I will ask all those who don't agree with me this question: Would you spend life in prison for something one of your friends did? I think not, so why would you condemn Obama on the rhetoric from Rev. Wright's mouth? What Rev. Wright said about racism in this country is absolutely true, but now it's time to move on, but by far, we still have ignorant idiots in this country that will never stop being racist, but they embrace all the illegal aliens taking their jobs, and dont have sense enough to unite this country against the lobbyist and big business that are in the Congress' pockets that allow this to happen. What happened to people having common sense? i URGE you people to stop looking under Hillary's dress, or looking at how black Obama is, and base your vote on the candidate you think will make a change in this country, one who will abolish lobbying, and make big business pay their FAIR share of the taxes based on their income. The rich should pay more taxes because they have the most money, and even paying their fair share, they will never run out of money, and still have enough for their kids to inherit. Look at Mc Cain for example, his trophy wife has way more money than him, but chooses to file a seperate tax return, what this says to me is that both of them are crooked because she can contribute to his campaign, and write off any and all contributions, which means she gets every dime back invested in her husbands candidacy. This woman blatantly refuses to disclose this tax information about her income when she is a married woman. Can the average working citizen get away with that? I think not. Thats the same Bush politics that have been working against us for the last 8 years. You people better wake up. If Obama wins the nomination, back him, if Clinton wins, back her, just dont let Mc Cain win, that would be a major travesty and 4 more years of Bush, and i'm sure nobody wants that. When you go to the polls, think about the 4,000+ of our sons and daughters that have died in Iraq FOR NOTHING MORE THAN BUSH"S GREED FOR OIL. Mc Cain is his ADVOCATE, believe that!

David, Santa Rosa, CA   May 20th, 2008 10:54 pm ET

Why would Sen. Clinton stay in at this point? She's to be congratulated for her win in Kentucy, but what the heck does she gain after tonight? Is it about trying to raise money for her campaign debt?

I don't understand what she intends to gain. Could it be that she needs for the remaining supers to embaress her? The race has been over for quite sometime amd no amount of saying it ain't so, makes that certainty true. Obama would have to be killed or struck with a deadly or mentaly impeding health problem (i.e. stroke) for this certainty to not be fulfilled.

mule cat   May 20th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

I think Obama is the antichrist!! Have you heard of him before this race? I didn't think so.

Vig   May 20th, 2008 10:53 pm ET

CNN makes me sick with their smirky sexism. Guess what American's CNN got Obama as far as he has – not you.

joyce ohio   May 20th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

We want a democratic for president,we agree on that right?There are some of us who wont vote for a black guy and some who wont vote for a woman but alot of us wont and should vote for Mccain.We need someone who believes strongly in there party and the people,not a money hungry ,war happy group of rednecks.Hillary should have ran for as a republican if she wants the democrats to follow thier primary voting rules.IT would have been a great race in november!!!!!Lets get it together Hillary and her supporters and get behind our nominee and quit this complaining -if it was this way or that way,heck if the rules could be changed at anytime to fit your own wants we'd really be screwed up."so quit crying like women and lets get together".Joking about that last remark I thought it was pretty funny

Shannon   May 20th, 2008 10:52 pm ET

Sandy I don't think you can really compare your job to that of getting the job of running the most powerful country in the free world. If you can, well than you must get paid really well! Good for you!

Montana is Obama Country   May 20th, 2008 10:50 pm ET

Barack Obama is the "Fierce Urgency of NOW" qouted by MLK..

Barack Obama is the dream MLK was talking about. American can become unified by choosing a President who has common struggles same as you and I...

Yes...We..Can...

WON'T GET THIS VOTER   May 20th, 2008 10:47 pm ET

There is several things that make me scratch my head with Obama.
Obama is one racially confused individual.
I quote, from his book
"I wish I could purge the blood of my mothers race from my body".
He claims to be a new kind of uniting polition but attends a Black Liberation Theology church with very old style thinking about race and it doesn't bother him, not in the slightest. He still won't quit that church of white hate, denounces Rev Wright , he was politicaly forced to, but Rev Moss is just as bad.
He calls his little white granny racist and doesn't think twice of throwing her under the bus. But what forced to throw ev Wright under the bus.
Where is his white mother whose blood he wished he didn't have ?

April Garlow   May 20th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

Ponder this, many of the states Obama won, were states where Republicans can crossover and vote in the Democratic Primary. Do you really believe these same Republican voters will vote for him in the general election? He will lose without them and all the angry women that still support Hillary. I am one Democrat that will never vote for Obama, even if Hillary was his VP.

Rsay   May 20th, 2008 10:42 pm ET

The rhetoric sounds great to those who have enjoyed Obama's political poetry throughout this campaign, but the raw truth is that there is no way he can win in November against an opponent like McCain. The reason he can't prevail against McCain is because the "math" everyone keeps talking about underscores his inability to connect with the electorate that will determine which way the swing states swing in the fall. Obama will be trying to create flowery "new politics" while the Republican machine, funded by billions of dollars of special interests, will make mince-meat of him. The sound bites have already been provided to the Republicans by Obama, Michelle, and Wright. All they have to do is refer back to the same handbook as 2000 and 2004. Only this time around, they have McCain who appeals to moderates far more effectively than Bush ever did. I understand the allure of so-called idealism, but Obama's "new politics" (that often sounds a lot like old politics) is free from any innovative policies that truly set him apart. He will drown in the realism of Washington while we are all sitting around pretending to be shocked and amazed. The Obama bandwagon is political theatre and protective maneuvering. The Democratic elite know very well we're headed for trouble in November with Obama as the candidate. They just can't figure out a way to change the outcome while saving face (and their political careers).

demographic does make a difference   May 20th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

Some regions in WV and Kentucky are clanish and are in their on little world, it's almost like they're living in in past centuries. They are very reistant to change and people who are different, and have been for generations. They had a very interesting segment on the History channel yesterday about these two states.

George in Arizona   May 20th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

I think it's foolish of the media to try to paint americians with a broad brush. Americans are of many colors, cultures and religious beliefs. This white republican will vote for Oboma if he is the nominee; not so for HRC or McCain.

brian   May 20th, 2008 10:41 pm ET

Hello All-
Wondering, WHY is it SO difficult for the press to admit that Obama has absolutely no chance to win the White House against McCain?
I'll admit, he has support in states like, Utah, Alaska and Idaho–but is that going to win him the Presidency? I think not. Not when he will not get any support in states like, oh, California, New York, Michigan, Florida, OHIO, Texas and all of the major swing states alike.
Wasn't if FLORIDA that changed the entire landscape last time? So soon we forget. He has a great smile, and lots and lots of big time money from lobbyists and corporate interests, but no political sense at all. Get real people–if you really want a Democrat who can change things, get on board for Hillary–and get over the fact that, yes, she is a woman!

onna   May 20th, 2008 10:40 pm ET

writein hillary in November., In all the states she has won she could still beat Mccain and Obama.

LT for Obama   May 20th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

I have a question. For all you people who keep saying the states they won, what makes you think that Obama will not win some of the Hillary states in the fall? California is predominately a democrat state therefore, it stands to reason that even though he did not win this state in the primary, he by all accounts will win it in the fall.

Let's think about this more logically, if more and more democrats are starting to drift more and more to support Obama, doesn't also stand to reason that some of the states he lost before will be states he can win in the fall?

Let's ponder this for a while.

David D Kollie   May 20th, 2008 10:20 pm ET

Hillary supporters keep saying Bill Richardson betrayed her. What about McGovern who has known the Clinton for over 28 years? What do you describe him? I will like to know how James Carville describes McGovern anf Buffet who have pleadged their supports for Obama. Losers plust Losers equal Big LLosers.

Steppenwolf Dangerfield   May 20th, 2008 10:18 pm ET

You know what you want when you see it.

Obama was not my choice in the primary because I did not know him. After he won Iowa, I took a good hard look, and found out why he did so well in Iowa.

He is the kind of person we've been waiting for, and the people who think that race has something to do with that are right – maybe being half African-American growing up in a white family and having lived part of his childhood in Indonesia, – all of these things – had something to do with the development of this unique individual.

If you read his work and listen with you open mind and heart, you may see it. If you don't then you have not been waiting for a politician like that, as many of us have been, for many years. The way things are might be good enough for you.

mama coo   May 20th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

And PLEASE people. Please stop accusing people who don't like Obama or who don't vote for Obama as racist. It is you Obama fans who continue to bring this up and are proving to be the racists. There are a wide variety of reasons people choose not to vote for Obama. One of those reasons may be that he is a Black man, get over it. Is it racist that 90% of Blacks are voting for him, quite a few of them just because he's Black? By the way a lot of Blacks aren't voting for him and it's not because he's Black. It's a free country and we are able to vote for whomever we want to.

Ed   May 20th, 2008 10:17 pm ET

Hillary Supporters, - Go ahead and vote republican or not at all if you want to. Sour grapes wont taste so good after 4 more years of GW type cowboy politics. I'm in the wealthy 2%, so it wont hurt me any. But I dont want to hear any COMPLAINING if your sour grapes lead you to your doom.

My advice, grow up, vote Democrat, quit whining.

Sandy   May 20th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Shannon...the argument goes both ways...when you say never it speaks of you. For all of you speaking EXPERIENCE it comes with getting your hands dirty and right now all the Candidates are doing is talking to convince of the better Candidate.

p.s. I got my job with no experience and making good money because I was best for the job.

Burt in Texas   May 20th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

I just heard a CNN pundit say that "true" Democrats will unite behind Obama. I am a true Democrat who will never vote for someone who is not ready to be president. Period. I'll vote for McCain. He'll probably serve just one term, and then I'll vote for Hillary in '12. The pundits will be surprised when true Democrats give the presidency to Sen. McCain, a qualified American hero.

Whitney G GEORGIA   May 20th, 2008 10:13 pm ET

Shannon are u one of the chic claiming sexism? Obama people are honest and see and speak the truth just like our candidate. WE see through your foul candidate and you guys still follow behind after Bosnia, after the gas tax, etc but we are based upon hate? Sorry but we dont want someone like Hillary Clinton and her racist husband and followers in office. WE simply look at the facts and take em for what they are......

David D Kollie   May 20th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

Congratulation HRC. I'm speaking for McCain. He's expecting that you become the nominee so that he can win over. Becuase Hillary said McCain will be a better president than Obama. When Hillary and McCain compete for the presidency, it would really not matter. Becuase both of them will have one advisor–Karl Rove.
Karl Rove was Bush's advisor. Now he is both HRC and McCain advisor. Just ask G W Bush happens when Karl Rove serves as advisor. Down, Down goes your rating and your legacy.

kevin   May 20th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

CNN State by State Delegate Total
Obama Clinton Obama Lead
1,591

Margaret McCulloch   May 20th, 2008 10:12 pm ET

I am totally discouraged with Democrates, Rep. Dodd,
Ms. Basille, Obama and all the hoorays for Obama.
Hillary should not take place and I will vote Republican.
I changed my affiliation but I will go for John McCain.
The majority Democratic controlled Senate or House has
helped our oil situation. I gave the Dems a chance
but are country will be in turmoil if elected. Whether or not
people think John McCain has no economic knowledge, someone
else in the Republic Party will. I have it a chance but will
stick with the present Republican party.

blkmale40SC   May 20th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

It all boils down to this, we need a democrat in office by any means necessary, (vote for mccain? if Obama is nominee? not so smart) America is ready for a change, with Hilary Clinton, we are getting more of the same ties at the highest level in our government, with Barack Obama at the very least, we'll see things unfold with the possibility of something much better than before. Change is about HOPE...if we can't find something to hope for.. no reason to even care.

jason   May 20th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

the demographics portion of the exit polls should include a multiple choice question:

How do you feel about black people?
a) afraid of them
b) angry at them
c) undecided
d) annoyed by them
e) more than comfortable

JD   May 20th, 2008 10:11 pm ET

Hillary should be the nominee!

Hillary'08

or McCain

never Obama

DY   May 20th, 2008 10:10 pm ET

The Move is On….

Hillary supporters will not support Obama in November IF he is the nominee. There are real and sincere emails and websites that have been circulating for a while now preparing to do so and the projections are more than HALF.

The superdelegates had better wake up and realize the swing states that were WON by Hillary.

Sorry Obots. Experience matters. If not Hillary, then McCain. Don't take it personal. It is what it is.

Sandy   May 20th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

oh yeah...if not Hillary why not Obama? Some of you have brain cells that aren't registering...If not a true Dem go where you belong...do you and be true.

mama coo   May 20th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

For all you Obama nuts who keep whining about Texas, Hillary Clinton did in fact win the Primary in Texas. But Texas, the same state that gave us George Bush also gave us the Texas two step where people voted three times . The second vote was in a caucus on the same day as the election. Quite a few people voted twice, once in early voting and again on election day. There were comercials and phone calls telling people to vote twice. Another Caucus was held at the end of the month and even more delagates were given to Obama. I question how that count went as well. This was in just one precint but I heard it was like that all over Texas, As one person who was there at both caucuses , it is an awful way to pick a candidate. I know you Obama fans don't want to accept this but Obama people took over and from what I saw, I would question how fair the delagate count was. It is strange to me how Democrats choose to count votes and delagates. If a candidate wins a state then they should win the delagates. It's simple but I know you Obama fans don't want to hear that.

08ama   May 20th, 2008 10:08 pm ET

According to the numbers floating around the campaigns is the admitted $21 million plus her admitted loans of about $11 million making the total $31 million.

HRC can suspend her campaign anytime permitting her to continue raising money.

It’s all about her. She is hoping beyond hope that something comes up to damage Barack so the supers flock to her.

The continuing “sexist card” she and her surrogates are playing continues to deepen the rifts in the Democratic party especially with women reinforcing the fallacy this election is being stolen from her.

God help us all.

Shannon   May 20th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

I know I will never vote for Obama, just read any post here by Obama supporters and all they can do is call names and insult people. I don't know what part of hope and change that is, but I want no part of it. Good luck in the General without all the other Democrats you have insulted. I will actively campaign against Obama, his vision of hope and change seems to be based on a lot of hate. Just read any post by an Obama supporter, it will prove my point.

Trish- PA   May 20th, 2008 10:07 pm ET

I can't take much more of this woman and her ignorant, rude supporters. Good Lord, people. it's over already! Unite behind the democratic nominee or we will have to endure another 4 years of horror at the hands of the republicans!

kevin   May 20th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

mj,

The point is that Obama and his supporters undermined the efforts to llow Michigan & Florida to hold new elections, where both candidates could compete.

DY   May 20th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

Sorry Roy. This election is about experience and Hillary has the experience we want and need.

The Move is On....

Hillary supporters will not support Obama in November IF he is the nominee. There are real and sincere emails and websites that have been circulating for a while now preparing to do so and the projections are more than HALF.

The superdelegates had better wake up and realize the swing states that were WON by Hillary.

Sorry Obots. Experience matters. If not Hillary, then McCain. Don't take it personal. It is what it is.

white,50,female Republican for Obama   May 20th, 2008 10:06 pm ET

I totally agree with you, Libby! The only people Billary has voting for her are the uneducated, older, white racists!! They certainly do NOT represent America! Please!!!! This is the first time that I will be voting for a Democrat! I just love Obama! And many of my Republican friends feel the same way!!

OBAMA '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And....a big NO to Billary as VP!

FreedomFromFear-Florida   May 20th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

RACISM is a disease of the mind that only the human species allow themselves to SUFFER.

Sandy   May 20th, 2008 10:05 pm ET

If we open the flood gates and let Florida and Michigan votes count, then let eveybody who brake rules get a second chance. If I step over the line shooting a freethrow will you allow me to shoot that shot again?

Steppenwolf Dangerfield   May 20th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Ever since 9/11 people with no brains have been flag waving and looking for somebody to blame.

Blame the neoconservatives, who cut the FBI and CIA budgets in half to buy elections with tax cut promises. But instead of cutting the fat, they took from the people and gave it to their fat super rich friends. So now everybody with a funny name has something to do with 9/11 for these brainless fools.

The content of the character is more important than the job in the white house or the white house job or the white job in the house or the house job with the white people, oh what the hell – a Clinton wants a job, so what else is new?

Vig   May 20th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Obama is the instant gratification our society craves, a product of the "Oprah Effect", a celebrity candidate. Hillary is the leader. Obama is the feel good rush. Could you ever image hearing Eleanor Roosevelt disrespect this country the way Obama's wife did? Could you ever imagin FDR or Eisenhower not putting their hands over the heart during the pledge? Where is Obama's sense of history and tradition? And he's getting pledged delegates?

Whitney G GEORGIA   May 20th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

SPENCER IT IS WHAT IT IS...YOU WOULD VOTE FOR SOMEONE WHO IS NOTHING LIKE CLINTON OVER SOMEONE WHO IS BECAUSE OF WHAT............RACE JUST LIKE KENTUCKY AND WEST VIRGINIA. ITS 2008...RACISM IS A THING OF THE PAST AND SO ARE THE PEOPLE OF WEST VIRGINIA KENTUCKY AND YOU U PHONY DEMOCRAT.....

AG   May 20th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Hillary Clinton deserves to win this nomination. She has been a proven fighter for our country. I want to see her as President and Obama as VP. If we're satisfied with their administration after 8 years, Obama can run for President. Why have only 8 years when you can have 16? Clinton will not be able to run for President if she becomes the VP. Obama obviously has a serious flaw when it comes to certain demographics, this must be addressed in some way. We can send him into the general election only winning African – American and wealthy voters...

Eddie p.   May 20th, 2008 10:04 pm ET

that's not necessarely true. most of us hillary supporters are going to McCain if necessary. Go ahead !!! take a poll.

Emma   May 20th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

All of you Obamabots – EVERYONE who has not voted for Obama is SICK & TIRED of being called racist – either explicitly or implicitly. Has it ever occurred to all of you naive and superficial people that we didn't vote for him because he has no experience, no substance, and nothing more than great speeches. Grow up and accept the fact that millions of people do not think your candidate is qualified to be president. There is nothing more sinister in our votes than that. So get over yourselves already. And btw, the people voting for Hillary are not all uneducated hillibillies or old people like you all imply...I am a 40 year old MBA in a senior level position at a mid sized company...and there is NO WAY that I would ever vote for Obama...NO WAY, NEVER. And I am not alone...you are all very naive to think your boy is a shoe in in the general.

NO OBAMA,NEVER   May 20th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

Hey, black boy.....you're no friend of Kennedy's. You're just a puppet he wants in the white house because he knows you're stupid.

kevin   May 20th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

My Excel schedule foots better than my spellin. Oops :)

FreedomFromFear-Florida   May 20th, 2008 10:03 pm ET

RACISTS,
England has just begun to release their documents on UFO's. America and others are SOON to follow.
The sane will HAVE TO APPRECIATE each other then.
Be Blessed.

chuck   May 20th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

As of 10:00 PM Tuesday, Clinton is ahead in delegates elected in PRIMARY ELECTIONS. With the current 34-14 split in Kentucky she is up 1302 to 1285. His entire lead is now in Caucus states.

kevin   May 20th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

When yo add the pledged delegate state by state on CNN's website you get Obama 1,591 ot Clinton's 1,489 or a 102 pledged delegate Obama lead. However, the front page has Obama with 1,627 to Clinton's 1,476 or a 151 pledged delegate Obama lead. I have broght this to CNN's attention several times with no response. I even me-mailed them my Excel, which agrees to their State by Stae totals.

white,50, female Republican   May 20th, 2008 10:02 pm ET

Libby, I totally agree with you! The only people she has voting for her are the uneducated, older, white, racists! ...and they certainly do NOT represent America!! Please!!! This is the first time I will be voting for a Democrat in 32 years!!!!!! Obama is awesome! Several of my Republican friends feel the same way!

OBAMA '08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

AND...a big NO on the VP job, Billary!

Ken in Western NY   May 20th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Wow...this woman makes my stomach turn. She doesn't care about you simple minded folks in Kentucky. She is only glad that you were stupid enough to vote for her in the your state's primary. I was just looking at the county by county results in Kentucky and cannot understand how she could possibly have garnered 85 to 90% of the votes. It just made me think that the people of Kentucky are as backwards as they come. Do they even have television in Kentucky? Maybe cable is outlawed except for in the big cities!

Forgive me – I'm just venting. Frustrated that there are still people out there that just can't seem to see through her (which is really not that hard to do since she is so phony!) ...take it from one who knows, she promised the sun and the moon to us New Yorkers when running for the Senate seat, and she has yet to deliver. And the idiots who voted for her the second time around had their blinders on too.

Well, hopefully the end will be near and she will drop out. I hope that she does it gracefully, but somehow I think she'll just blame it on the voters, or the media, anybody but herself or her disgusting husband!

FreedomFromFear-Florida   May 20th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

EAM,
I am a statistician, I know that the data you quoted about blacks is totaly erroneous. In this country of majority white and those who claim to be white, it is statistically impossible to have that statistic. Like Clinton's "New Math" it is invalid. You could not have gotten that from a reliable source.
Do not hate, APPRECIATE.

H3 / NC   May 20th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

Side note: For all those who say Clinton supporter won't support Obama is the same thing they told McCain.

See you all in November because this PRIMARY is over for Hill & Bill.

mmartin arkansaw   May 20th, 2008 10:00 pm ET

hahahaha.everbody votes for everbody.this is crazy fun.

ACKMED THE TERRORIST   May 20th, 2008 9:59 pm ET

TO JOANN – GEE HOLY CAMEL JOANN WHAT PILE OF CAMEL DUNG YOU CRAWL OUT FROM UNDER. ANYONE THINK CNN IS FOR HILLARY HAVE TO BE NUTTY BUNNY. YOU VOTE OBAMA. "I KILL YOU."

roy   May 20th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

to those dems who would rather vote for mccain than obama. could you truly allow a trivial dislike for the candidate enough to subject the world and america to another 4 years of the atrocities thats bush has set in place and mccain would doubtless follow up? it sickens me how easily americans seems to be swayed and diverted by old-school spin. obama, quite simply is a politician in a million- a good man. once again, from and outsider's point of view, alarm bells are ringing. put it right america! Obama-08

KE   May 20th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

I saw some news show hosts (male and female) using different tactics to intimidate Hillary's supporters (especially to women). That's why we don't want to negotiate with our adversaries without preconditions. We don't negotiate out of fear. We stand on firm ground. We give them conditions.

Thank you Kentucy. God bless America!

H3 / NC   May 20th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

January 3, 2008 – May 20, 2008

See you all November 4, 2008 for the general election b/w McCain & Obama.

Thank You

Ken in Western NY   May 20th, 2008 9:58 pm ET

Oh my god, this woman makes my stomach turn. She doesn't care about you simple minded folks in Kentucky. She is only glad that you were stupid enough to vote for her in the your state's primary. I was just looking at the county by county results in Kentucky and cannot understand how she could possibly have garnered 85 to 90% of the votes. It just made me think that the people of Kentucky are as backwards as they come. Do they even have television in Kentucky? Maybe cable is outlawed except for in the big cities!

Forgive me – I'm just venting. Frustrated that there are still people out there that just can't seem to see through her (which is really not that hard to do since she is so phony!) ...take it from one who knows, she promised the sun and the moon to us New Yorkers when running for the Senate seat, and she has yet to deliver. And the idiots who voted for her the second time around had their blinders on too.

Well, hopefully the end will be near and she will drop out. I hope that she does it gracefully, but somehow I think she'll just blame it on the voters, or the media, anybody but herself or her disgusting husband!

Louisiana Ed   May 20th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Hillary, is it true that you promised the people in Ky. and W.Va. to change the address of the White House to 1600 Tobacco Rd. and to appoint at least one Hatfield and one McCoy to your cabinet so that 65% of the population could claim that at least one of their blood kin graduated from high school??? Say it ain't so, baby!!!!!

mj   May 20th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

If you do the math and give Hillary 60% for the rest of the primaries and give her Fl, she is still behind in delegates. She doesn't want to include some of the caucus states but she does want to include FL and MI because that gives her an advantage (since Obama wasn't on the MI ballot). Let's not for get the circumstances surrounding the FL and MI primary where their own officials broke the rules and where Hillary and all candidates agreed that those primaries wouldn't count. For some reason, now she wants to exclude some of the caucus states but she wants to include the states that she agreed wouldn't count??? Huh? She needs to go back to high school math!

spencer   May 20th, 2008 9:57 pm ET

Whitney don't call me a racist, you don't even know me............

morris   May 20th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

where is cnn now as time hillary wins dont you thing its discusting
why are you all quiet now i guess you are all in total shock how big the win was

ACKMED THE TERRORIST   May 20th, 2008 9:56 pm ET

ACKMED SAY YOU VOTE OBAMA – " I KILL YOU."

lq in WA   May 20th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

I would like to know why is it we attack all the other candidates for President equally with the exception of Obama. You seem to be allow his panel supports to add more comments and answer to comments made by other panel members in defense of Obama. I believe you and your news room have down played the two loses and the amount in which he lose in each state. Although, you and the rest of the announcer's try to stress that you are being fair. You have not been fair in your actions with the supporters'. I would like to hear the same crtitical judgement of the candidates actions being viewed. If any of them make a mistake or tries to avoid answer the question of views they should be pressed like the other candinates. My example is when continued pressure when Former President Clinton made a comment in S.C. and was ponded on for that comment. Yet, when an actual candinate made a comment similar to that it was dismissed as being part of a great speach.

Sam   May 20th, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Bill Schneider, you're an idiot! What the numbers suggest is not that the demographics have changed their voting trends, or that one candidate is winning the other's base. What they show is that there is another reason behind the voting other than the fact that people are young or old, with a college degree or a high school degree. If you knew anything about statistics, you'll know that you can't take samples from two different populations (in this case Kentucky and Oregon) and compare them with each other as though they came from the same pool. It's like apple and oranges. All you're good for is trying to make the numbers support some outlandish story that you've cooked up, thinking that it makes you sound smart. Return to school and learn something!

Monti, MI   May 20th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

@gary and all the other people full of hate for Barack Obama ...

Barack Obama will be the democratic nominee. Everybody has realized that, probably even Hillary Clinton. However, I need to admit that she's a hell of a fighter but I was never a friend of lies. Unfortunately Hillary had very, very bad advisor on her side which by the way started to make this election dirty. This year the public was sick of it and here we are.
Some of you are so filled up with Anti-Obama phrases and hate .. you would even vote for McCain. Well, go ahead but don't complain because you will be partly responsible for the mess.

frank   May 20th, 2008 9:54 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.

FreedomFromFear-Florida   May 20th, 2008 9:54 pm ET

Apalachians, OBAMA supporters love You! We Support all of You!

Joann   May 20th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

These exit polls that are shown on CNN is based on 1,081 people so how does this count speak for the country. These polls are idiotic and a waste of time. They don't prove a thing. But that is CNN for you all for Hillary and bias against Obama.

kevin   May 20th, 2008 9:53 pm ET

Why did Obama's people fight to stop re votes in Florida & Michigan. I'll support Obama, but he needs to fight like a man and not hide behind the rules committee.

Chipo   May 20th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

most of you are mean people who are childishly acting out based on your fears. You can see it every time Barrack loses the wackos come out ranting above the evil Clinton's – give me a break

kevin   May 20th, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Obama beat Clinton in all but 1 of the Caucuses. However, Clinton beat Obama 17 to 14 in the more Democratic Primaries by a margin of 368,325 votes, excluding Florida and Michigan.

Suzanne   May 20th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

We love you in Montana, Sen. Clinton. And we know you love this country because your family, like mine, has a history here. We're not giving up on you. Too bad so many of this Democratic party are sexist men who are afraid of a woman taking the number one position in this country. Never will Obama have my support because he and his wife do not care about America the way you and I do.

Sammy   May 20th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

So Obama says its ok to meet with foreign leaders without preconditions. Seem to me that many past presidents have done exactly that. Perhaps they were all wrong to do it?

Its been already said: Obama and Clinton are very close on what they want to do as president. John McCain is the opposite of them in many ways (some ways not so much). I can only surmise that Clinton supporters that say they will vote for McCain prefer an *experienced* senator with views the opposite of theirs vs another who shares them. I also find it totally illogical that pro-choice voters will choose someone that will appoint more conservative judges to the supreme court. But perhaps for some race trumps choice.

eam   May 20th, 2008 9:50 pm ET

why is it that black people have the upper hand when it comes to racism, a recent study of hate crime across the United States show blacks are responsible 23% of all hate crimes. HMMM? sounds like blacks don't wanna face the truth that they are racist also. why don't your black leaders address that. Oh i forgot, they spend their time defending criminals and lowering prison sentences for crack dealers. those are some great leaders. LOL more like a bad joke. google it and you will see. Oh and why is it that when a state that is mostly white and they come out in numbers for a white canidate is racist, and when blacks do the same it isn't. sounds like hypocrisy to me.

nonny   May 20th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

demoraphy or no demography, Obama rocks

Me   May 20th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

Obama is going to be a great president. Anyone who votes for McCain is either a billionaire or an idiot.

Shelton   May 20th, 2008 9:49 pm ET

It's amazing how many knuckle draggers still haven't found out that Obama is not a Muslim, doesn't support Wright and all the other trash. One of these days when they finish school and learn how to read they might give up these racist opinions and actually look at the data.

The uneducated people??? that really sounds like a good comment comeing from an American. Too bad this country won't give up their trivial ties to the Civil War.

CAROLYN   May 20th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

ROLAN'S RIGHT SEN OBAMA IS STRONGER THAN MC CAIN, HE WAS A PRISONER NOT A GENERAL ON THE GROUND.

SEN.OBAMA SHOULD TALK TO CUBA, AFTER ALL WHEN THE CLINTONS WERE IN OFFICE, THAT LITTLE BOY ELAIN GONZALES HELD BIG AMERICA HOSTAGE. THE CUBAN WHAT TO SELL CIGARS FOOD IN THEIR POTS TO. TALK OBAMA NOT OUT OF FEAR BUT OUT OF FOR THOSE CUBAN PEOPLE.

CAROLYN
CA.

Illinois   May 20th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

While CNN and Obama state that he "won" the majority of pledged delegates, that somehow means he won the nomination. Nope. Having the "majority" doesn't count. He needs to go past 2025/2209 in order to secure the nomination. He can spin this however he wants, but he will look very stupid when it's revealed that he actually lost the nomination.

Stupid and ignorant Obama freaks continually say that he's got the most delegates, well the SD's votes don't count until August......and anything can, and will, happen between now and then. Obama's toast. He's tanking badly and it's very clear that he is destined to lose the GE if he somehow gets the nomination.

becky   May 20th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

are you people...CRAZY!!! you know i'm not just going to vote for her ...yes! 1 because she's a woman....hello women out there. how long have we been repressed????? but 2 she raises her head and hand to heart for all our men and woman of the armed forces and pledges the flag!!! you know it only took one man to destroy hundreds...what was his name...oh yeah CHARLES MANSON! how could people even think about voting for this man. if he were to make it in office there will be like the good book says a war amoung ourselves...you'll see mark my words it will happen!

Whitney G GEORGIA   May 20th, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Then your racist too Spencer and ur NOT A TRUE DEMOCRAT

richard   May 20th, 2008 9:47 pm ET

Attention Hillary demographic posers. It is clear you are not who your tag implies. Nice try though. Obama is not experienced enough. I will not allow my Democrat party to be lead by a unqualified junior senator. PROUD TO BE AN AMERIMCCAIN.

Sandy   May 20th, 2008 9:46 pm ET

Some hear with their hearts and not with their eyes...thats love.

Joe,MI   May 20th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Bill Schneider
Go home, your comments are not popular.

Axl   May 20th, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Hillary is not any closer to the nomination today than she was yesterday. Please donate to help her pay her debt to herself.

dan   May 20th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

I like that libby! They (racist Democrats who won't vote for a black man) are not the people who speak for the country. There must be some real nasty folks who would say that they wouldn't vote for a black man. What kind of America do they live in?

Whitney G GEORGIA   May 20th, 2008 9:42 pm ET

ILL BE RIGHT BEHIND YOU STOP THE MADNESS!!!!

spencer   May 20th, 2008 9:41 pm ET

I will be one of Hillary's voters that won't vote for him....

Whitney G GEORGIA   May 20th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

Sorry Desire you are as DELUSIONAL as Clinton. MOST PEOPLE OF AMERICA ARE EDUCATED PAST HIGH SCHOOL, not LESS educated. BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER???? PLEASE!! Her supporters are racists and it is OBVIOUS FOR ALL TO SEE. Look at the percentages. THey are willing to vote for MCCAin the opposite (THE DEMOCRATS) rather than Obama someone who is more alike. THEY EVEN SAID THEY VOTED RACE IN KENTUCKY! RACISTS. We don NOT want Hilarry the Liar on the ticket. IT WOULD UNDERMINE EVERYTHING EEEEEEEVERYTHIIIIIIING!!!!!!!! OBAMA STANDS FOR!!!!! Get a clue.... Hes not ARROGANT hes smart. We dont want Hillary nor her husband anywhere near that phone when it rings.

morris   May 20th, 2008 9:40 pm ET

who cares what you media has to say about the majority she will make it and she is the wanted nomenie

rwilliams   May 20th, 2008 9:37 pm ET

Hillary you've lost too.

Remember:

In Alaska, Obama beat Clinton 75%-25% – a 50 point margin.
In Idaho, Obama beat Clinton 79%-17% – a 62 point margin.
In Nebraska, Obama beat Clinton 68%- 32% – a 36 point margin.
In Colorado, Obama beat Clinton 67%-32% – a 35 point margin.

Yes, there are still pockets of historically preserved racism in America. Remember Clinton won in these states twice in the 90s and they still are poor and ignored. You would think that would tell them it is time for a change of the BUSH/CLINTON/BUSH/CLINTON merrygoround!

Racism may be a hinderous for Obama but it is a bigger social cleansing delima for America.

Meanwhile, the whole world is watching…..

The "first Democratic president for the 21st century" will be

Senator Barack Obama

JFK   May 20th, 2008 9:35 pm ET

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 people. 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!

libby   May 20th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

Obama isn't losing. These people don't count. They are not the people who represents this country. They are not the people who are fighting in Iraq defending this country. Do you really think the DNP want WV and Kentucky to be the kinds of people who represent the democratic party?? I think not. People who vote with their racism no matter what their demographics? Please! We don't need these people for the general election. We will have enough new votes from the new and educated voters who will change America!

Ben Clark   May 20th, 2008 9:34 pm ET

It is absolutely DISGUSTING that CNN is distorting the vote totals! HIllary has 68% of the vote totals from Kentucky but CNN is only reporting 65%!!!

The Obama News Network (formerly known as CNN) should lose its broadcasting license!

-BC3

stop the madness   May 20th, 2008 9:32 pm ET

The truth of the matter is most of the black Obama supporters are merely trying to be reflective of Obama in saying they will vote for Hillary if she wins, but in our hearts there is no way in ALL of hell we would do this no matter what Obama or anyone else says. Why do you think we are being as silent as we are even with all of this Rev. Wright and all the other racial mess, we don't want to stir the pot or cause trouble for Obama, BUT BABY IF THEY STEAL THIS FROM HIM FROM US AFTER WE HAVE PLAYED BY ALL THE RULES, AFTER WE HAVE WITHSTOOD PEACEFULLY ALL THIS CRAP, AFTER THEY HAVE ATTACKED THE HEART OF OUR CULTURE (OUR CHURCH) ALL HELL WILL BREAK OUT ON THE REAL!!!! I KNOW MYSELF FOR ONE WILL BE ONE OF THE MILLIONS OUT IN THE STREETS WITH STICKS, BRICKS AND FIRE I WON'T BE IN MY OWN AREA!!!! THAT'S A PROMISE!!!!!!! I DON'T PLAN ON HURTING NOBODY, BUT EVERYTHING I CAN TAKE DOWN, WILL GO DOWN CHANNELING ALL THE FURY OF EVERY BLACK THAT EVER LIVED, SUFFERED AND DIED IN THIS USof A FROM THE FIRST UNTIL NOW!!!!

HELL NO WE WON'T VOTE FOR HILLARY ROTTEN CLINTON AND THE POWERS THAT BE CAN BE A FOOL IF THEY WANT TO, BE IT AT THEIR OWN DOING!!!!!!!!!!

gary   May 20th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

JO PEEPS. YOUR THE ONLY ONE ON THIS BOARD THAT HAS ANY SCENCE. THIS COUNTRY IS SO SCREWED UP ,BUT WILL BE A HELL OF ALOT MORE IF O.B. GETS ELECTED.ITS INVITATION TO THE TERROIST ,BELIEVE IT OR NOT.THEY DONT CARE ABOUT QUALIFICATION OR KNOW HOW.THEY ARE SO WRAPPED UP IN O.B.'S FANTASY WORLD. HE IS JUST A GREENHORN ,CHICAGO CON MAN.AMERICA GETS WHAT THEY ASK FOR.

dan   May 20th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

It's just a question. I hope we can get over this one.

richard   May 20th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

ONN is Donna Brazile going to leave the Democratic party? She did say she would if the superdelegates went against the will of the people. Nice try once again to discourage the Hillary supporters with a slanted poll.

dan   May 20th, 2008 9:31 pm ET

Why do the Demcrats have an issue with Obama's race?

Steve   May 20th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

CNN, please do not report on any polls that are not favorable to Barack Obama. You're upsetting the children.

Ron   May 20th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

CNN please enough with the silly polls. It is a poor attempt to sway voters to follow a certin demographics.

dan   May 20th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

The Democratic nomination is always telling. So is the Republicans. They gave up because they didn't have money to continue and gave it to McCain to take the torch and run with it. Why are the Democrats having such a hard time with race in a candidate?

Betty   May 20th, 2008 9:30 pm ET

As a dem. in Michigan we love Hillary Clinton. She is best for the white house. And if she does not win the election with Obama alot of us dem. will go with McCain and we will not change our minds... She is the only one that can beat McCain in the general election. Obama is not Trust worthy and has no experience........Go Hillary!!!!!!

jay   May 20th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

people clinton the white candidtate will win the predomenantly while blue collar backwoods person.

obama will win the more urban states with more of an urban population simple as that.

clinton won kentucky, wv... wow like that was a surprise? come on, kentucky and WV are made fun of by even alabama people. that should tell you something.

dan   May 20th, 2008 9:28 pm ET

When 2 out of 10 people exiting in Kentucky say that they voted because of race – that's a big deal and we should take a long look at this years Democratic nomination. Remember 68?

Inevitable   May 20th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Hilary is campaigning for the VP. 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 has his running mate ... to unite the party ...

how conniving of her ...........

Desire - Michigan   May 20th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

If this doesn't show that Obama can't win without Clinton then what else is needed? Only arrogant person would not take her as VP. But Obama should think more about his responsibility to win in November not with whom he would like to hang out.
And as far as geography and culture goes, we should finally accept that most of America is rural, less educated, hardworking, blue-collar and that it makes majority of our country .We should not be ashamed of that reality but rather apprise Hillary for her effort to bring those people together and made them interested in the change which will finaly come with November election.

CAROLYN   May 20th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

READ YOUR OWN BLOGS' TWO KINDS OF BLUE COLLAR WORKERS,.

THESE PEOPLE ARE ONLY VOTEING FOR SEN. CLINTON TODAY, NOT IN NOVEMBER. DEMS DONT WONT HER, THE REPULS DO.

CAROLYN
CA.

Whitney G GEORGIA   May 20th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Why wont the media say it? Well Chris Matthews, Dan Abrams, and Keith O have said it but I have yet to hear you guys call them out. West Virginias and Kentuckyians will vote for Hillary but not Barack? They will vote for McCain the COMPLETE opposite but not Barack. And the percentages for white voters in this state we all know were in the 90s. So say it. THEY ARE RACISTS. EVERYONE IN AMERICA NOW KNOWS THAT RACISM STILL EXISTS AND ITS NOT AS LOW KEY AS WE THOUGHT! THANK YOU FOR THE SEXISM RACISM POIN DEAN IN CA! IVE BEEN TO KENTUCKY!!! I KNOW WHAT THEY STILL HAVE THE AUDACITY TO THINK. But look in Oregon hes got Whites Blacks Young old.......So goes Maryland and Kentucky...Who cares...let the Republicans have em.

Kim   May 20th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

Clinton wins by landslide in both Ky AND WV. She has also won in the most important key/swing states. Obama cannot cut it. Listening a few minutes ago. it was stated that Obama thinks he should be the candidate because it is the moral thing to do. The moral thing to do is count MI and FL and then let's see who is winning. There is no question Hillary should be our next president. Oh by the way, I do have a Master's degree so everyone that votes for Hillary is not the voters without an education. It appears that people do not really listen to the rhetoric of Obama, it is true he is a very good speaker but he says nothing.

chrls   May 20th, 2008 9:27 pm ET

I hope Obama doesn't take Hillary for VP, but it is the ONLY way he will win. Choose someone else, anyone else and Obama loses and Hillary takes 2012. McCain…2008, Hillary…2012. Bye Obama!

whats make you think..we are going to support her in 2012..if you guys don't support BO..silly..wakeup..bitter clinton suppporters..its not going to happen

BNS   May 20th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

The effect of Clinton's incredible win tonight will be felt only over the next few days.

I don't like to make predictions, but I will predict this mudh:

If Super Delegates endorse Obama in droves over the next few days - not just one or two at a time - I mean 10, 15, 20 or more, it's over.

If Super Delegates are basically quiet - with as I said above only a few going for Obama - then Obama is in trouble whether we like it or not.

This is why – in my opinion:

McCain is doing damage, I believe, by bringing out exactly what Obama's pledge to meet with countries like Iran without preconditions. He's doing damage because many people who think that sounds good are just coming to a realization of what that means. And they don't like it.

So Super Delegates will be watching the pulse of the voters as all of this is happening and by May 31, we may find out that what they have in mind is different from what we are being duped to believe.

Therefore, if the Super Delegates don't flood to the Obama camp and end up waiting for May 31- Clinton is still in the race.

Only time will tell. We have to watch over the next few days.

dan   May 20th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

Hillary is now catering to the aversive racists in this country whether she knows it or not. The racists have a chance to now let their vote be counted.

George   May 20th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

SNL is right Hillary Clinton's supporter are racist. If it walk like a duck and quack like a duck then it is a duck. Your audience do have a brain. Stop disrespecting us.

Mark   May 20th, 2008 9:25 pm ET

Karen from PA – I disagree, Barack could take Sebulius as his running mate and win just as easily...or anyone...

I think Hillary is better suited to be in his administration....as part of his Cabinet...=0)

Terry in Fl   May 20th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Oh. Don't forget that the state Obama is winning in tonight reports 36% has NO religion. So a bunch of godless people vote for a godless racist. Wow. That's exciting.

Mark   May 20th, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Dean – Colton, CA – you raise a good point, as I being an Obama Supporter would in fact vote for Hillary if she had won the nomination for the democratic party, simply because she is a DEMOCRAT.....

forgetting she is a women, or white, or whatever else you want to throw in there..

She simply stated is a DEMOCRAT...

and I would be voting for her...because She still would win as would Barack against McCain....

DEMOCRAT 08'

Althea   May 20th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Does it not show that Clinton supporters are voting strictly on race since so many of them are willing to back McCain if Obama is the nominee? Clinton and Obama are very similar when it comes to the issues, but I guess that doesn't matter if Obama is the nominee...

Female MD in Houston   May 20th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

@ Democrats Unite:

You are so right! Both democratic candidates are absolutely exceptional! They each have forged a path with many milestones! I will be happy to vote for either one come November and put an end to the republican rule!

independant chris   May 20th, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Arkansas, West Virginia and Kentucky, the only states voting for Clinton by over 60% (Obama won 15 states by over 60%). Three states that will vote for McCain anyway. Three states with few electors. Three states whose citizens are the most backward and ignorant people in America (and that's saying a lot given the general stupidity of the American people!) And then she'll get Puerto Rico whose residents can't vote in November. Sounds like quite a mandate, Mrs Clinton!

georgia   May 20th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

No VP either for Hillary. She nor Bill can be trusted. They can't even trust one another.

Adam   May 20th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

keep on fighting ! McCain 08

Jane, FL   May 20th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

Wow, good job, Hillary! Anybody should hear your voice! Fight all the way till you win.

Gary in VA   May 20th, 2008 9:22 pm ET

I think he should pic Bill Richardson as VP he can deliver CA, NM, AZ?,TX. He's white/Mexican can pull hispanic vote and not threatening to the great precious white vote. Or pull Colin Powell out of retirement as his VP the great precious white vote likes him.

gary   May 20th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

NO HILLARY. YOU ARE ABOUT AS STUPID AS YOUR CANIDATE OBAMA. DNC IS FIXING THIS RACE FOR OBAMA. REPUBLICANS ARE AFRAID OF HRC ,BECAUSE SHE CAN BEAT THEM. YOUR CANIDATE WILL LOOSE IN NOV. ALL YOU O.B. SUPPORTERS AND CLINTON HATERS WILL GET A RUDE AWAKINING. DONT EVER COUNT YOUR LITTLE OBAMAS BEFORE THEY HATCH. ALL YOUR HATE AGAINST HILLARY AND HER FAMILY HAS GIVEN US CLINTON SUPPORTERS THE WAY TO MC CAIN. YOU HATERS HAVE TRASHED THE CLINTONS AND HER SUPPORTERS. DO THINK WERE GOING TO KISS AND MAKE UP. THATS LIKE BOMBING OUR COUNTRY AND WE WONT FIGHT BACK. BE REAL. YOU HATERS HAVE MADE YOUR BED ,NOW YOU CAN LAY IN IT.

Keith from WI   May 20th, 2008 9:21 pm ET

Billary is not staying in the race for the votes now…she only interested in raising enough money so her loan can be paid back…(with interest). She has never cared about the voters or the issues…its always just been the power, the attention, the money and herself. Finally people have finally have seen her and her husband for what they truly are….WE are tired of all of this and we are NOT going to take it anymore…. May they just sneek away and leave us alone …hopefully Ark. will take them back…lol
Just in case she thinks that most people still like her…(57% do not trust her and do not like her)
Everyone keep record of everything she says and does in her remaining years in the Senate so if she tries the Sniper Fire again……this will end much sooner….we can blame the media since her suspicious Senate election in 2000 for constantly putting her name in the news. She never earned that nor did she ever deserve it……Bet the media now knows they created a monster that was merely someone that was married to a president….thats all!
The Clintons remind me of two lowlife con artists tricking the old and uneducated out of their possessions making them think its the right thing to do…

Who actually cares about Canadian opinion?   May 20th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Canadians can't vote in our election - so bug off! Focus on your country's plight! Get off our blogs - you don't matter one iota in our electoral process - can you even understand that? Idiots!

don't like kentucky   May 20th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

That just goes to show you how racist kentucky still is!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Racism is still alive and well in kentucky. We don't need it today and we don't need it in the general election as well.

KY voter   May 20th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

I'd say the number one difference to voters here would be face time. We have had Bill, Chelsea, and Hillary in and around what seems like every city, suburb, and small town in the state. Meanwhile, it felt like Barack knew the state was a lost cause and didn't put in the effort. That didn't stop me from voting for him, but familiarity is a key factor with rural voters.

On a different note, I've been reading (and hearing) alot of commentary between both Clinton and Obama supporters and it seems this prolonged primary season is really starting to become a divisive force amongst those of us who should rally together for change. I hate to see hate mongering and dissent between the Democratic party itself. We need this to come together already or we'll be dealing with another 4 years of poor foreign relations, continued environmental damage, and further economic decline. Come on Democrats, let's stop the hate!

Guy   May 20th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Emmanuel, interesting, it worked for Leiberman in Connecticut.

Alex   May 20th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

People with common sense vote for Hillary.......by the way common sense IS NOT something you learn at a university.

The Inevitable Outcome   May 20th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Clinton is continuing to make the inevitable comeback and win the nomination. There is nothing anybody can do about it. Hitlery will still win.

Willie McGill, Graduate Student@DePaul University   May 20th, 2008 9:20 pm ET

I truly believe the people of West Virginia and Kentucky are not racists. The residents are certainly some of the friendliest people in America. Yet, Senator Obama's supporters would like America to believe the residents are racists. However, the residents supported Senator Clinton because they believe she can transfom America into a harmonious society.

Keith Dubas   May 20th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

The "best political team" on tv has overwhelmingly repeated the message that the democratic primary race is
over. Instead of letting the process work you've raced over and over again to present a conclusion. It seems the networks have become a tool of the Democratic establishment rushing to "get it over". PROCESS is the point! Giving everyone an opportunity to vote for their candidate is the POINT. CNN has attempted to circumvent the process and has created the news, not objectively, but with an intent to create headlines and marketshare. Your network is not alone in this "sin" of commercial jounalism. For this reason I pledge to only obtain news from NPR and PBS which appears to be the only objective, balanced place to obtain the "who, where, what and why" of news.

MK   May 20th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Why does everyone keep saying SHE has to be the VP? Especially with two of the - as Obama would say - "57" states disenfranchised?

I say, let the stronger canidate be the nominee... HILLARY CLINTON, and let him take the VP slot if he wants it. As a former Obama supporter - I voted for him in Florida - he has not impressed me in months. In fact, he seems like a George W. Bush in liberal clothing. She, on the other hand, has grown into one of the best contenders for President this county has ever had. Think about it... more people voted for Hillary Clinton in a primary cycle than any other candidate in the history of the United States. She's got plans; she's got solutions... she's vetted... And we get Bill back, who - in spite of what you think of him personally - balanced a budget...

I say put bill on that task and we'll all be in better shape a year or two from now.

Hillary 2 Victory   May 20th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

WE ARE ON THE WAY....

CLINTON BACK AGAIN !!!

:) THANK YOU KENTUCKY :)

OREGON ON THE WAY.....

HILLARY FIGHTS 4 US!

WP   May 20th, 2008 9:19 pm ET

Why do Hillary always bring up gender issues? I am not sure what Obama can do to attract the white blue collar worker. If we are honest with ourselves how much does race plays in supporting Obama and not supporting him?

Iosef   May 20th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

None of this matters because the Dems are toast come November. Get ready for your part in the invasion of Iran. Peace.

Drew, Central FL   May 20th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Shouldn't matter anyway. Democrats should stick together. Republicans are set to lose big this year.

michaelmee   May 20th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

So you mean the Media's been exaggerating reality for dramatic aesthetic?!

Gonna be President Obama in November, anyone looking at the numbers would know that he doesn't need nor will he even try to win West Virginia or Kentucky.

A whole drama over nothing.

Gary in VA   May 20th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

FLT South Carolina. Yes it is crazy that Puerto Rico is allow to hold a primary and not even vote in the general election. There are more Puerto Ricans in New York than in Puerto Rico so it's a way to get votes in New York in most other elections. As for Obama voters, if Obama by some way he doesn't get to nomination his voters will not vote for Hillary.

Pistoff   May 20th, 2008 9:18 pm ET

Clinton is just a stale old chunk of bread that should be tossed out. I'm so sick of her and Bill. The Clintons are divisive and nothing more. Notice how she has succeeded in dividing the Democratic Party? If she cared for anyone other than herself she would have stepped down long ago and supported Obama. Besides, Obama needs someone with some military experience as his running mate and that ain't her ... um, unless I guess you include Bosnia right?

Go away Billary.

Willie McGill, Graduate Student@DePaul University   May 20th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

I truly believe the people of West Virginia and Kentucky are not racists. The residents are certainly some of the friendliest people in America. Yet, Senator Obama's supporters would like America to believe the negative statement about West Virginia and Kentucky. Therefore, the residents supported for Senator Clinton because they believe she can transform America into a harmonious society.

KAY   May 20th, 2008 9:17 pm ET

It's amazing how a Clinton, who has taken Pac Money, Lobbyist Money, her husband is entrenched with Columbians for $800,000 and showed them where the uranium is, not to mention the fraud case of Paul v. Clinton; and she's still in debt up to her ears.

But if I was a Hillary supporter, which I am not – no more Clinton's please, I wouldn't say I wouldn't vote for Obama and vote for McCain. Hillary supports appear to have a problem, and these states that she has won have shown in the exit polls that ":RACE" was a problem with them and thus they voted for her. Well, I won't for Clinton to to be the first woman president, I would vote for someone who doesn't carry the disgraceful luggage she carries. You show me a stronger woman that doesn't lie or throw the race card and lie through her teeth, and I'll vote for the first woman president one of these days; BUT NOT THIS TIME, NOT THIS TIME. SHE OWES TOO MANY FAVORS AND THOSE FAVORS ARE GOING TO COST HER MONEY SHE DOESN'T HAVE.

A VOTE FOR MCCAIN, you Hillary supporters, who vote the war, goes against every americans wish to bring home their sons and daughters, if you can't see that, then you don't deserve to be a democrate. IMHO. Register as a republican – that will make you feel better since all of Hillary;s BS has done nothing more than divide the party. hope you are happy.

frank   May 20th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

go obama

Emmanuel   May 20th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Why can't Hillary run as an independent candidate.

Does she really have to care about the Democratic party if she wants to be the President?

If I were Hillary. I would run as an independent candidate, to hell with the party.

Guy   May 20th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

The Bill Factor exists and if Obama takes her as VP... enough said. Unfortunately Obama needs her to tie up the redneck, racist votes.

Yes Hillary   May 20th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

Superdelegates are flocking to Obama because no one wants to back somebody the media hates and seems to be losing.

Jo Peeps   May 20th, 2008 9:16 pm ET

This is ridiculous. Clinton hands the second major wooping to obama and the spin is that he is going to win the majority of the delegates? based on caucuses and all these complex democratic rules that don't make any sense. We are going to lose this election to the GOP based on these idiotic rules. The person that should be the democratic nominee should be the one that has the best chance of getting 270 in the general. In the general, it's not proportional and caucuses voting. It's winner takes all.

Forget about Clinton's argument that she would be the nominee if we were going by the GOP process. Let's take the states she won and the map into the general election. In that scenario, which should be the only thing that matters because 2 years of this race would be for nothing if we lose the general, It is obvious that she is the best candidate against Mccain. Clinton is likely to get 300 v. Obama 217. The best thing to do is to nominate clinton and STEW obama in the VP role and have him run in 8 years. I don't want a 'change' to RAW meat.

You wouldn't want an intern to operate on you over an experienced surgeon. Why would we want an intern as a president?

Harry C   May 20th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

It is said "that it ain't over till the fat lady signs" well the fat lady is singing! I heard today that Ms Clinton's paint suit's had been foreclosed on. She could not pay the bill...! I still find it amazing that those that the Clinton's call "Uneducated white folks" still vote for her despite the fact that she degrades them ; guess they ain't bright enough to know when they have been insulted!! The past 8 yrs they all voted for Bush , guess we now know why HUH?

Hillary KY win VERY important!   May 20th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

KY and WV represent the American voter - who don't get swayed by "rhetoric" and "dream weaving" a la Obama. Get real! Democrats who truly love their country will WRITE IN HILLAY ON THE NOVEMBER BALLOT if the Obama ingrates prevail. COUNT ON IT!

Tammy - KCMO   May 20th, 2008 9:15 pm ET

I've come to the conclusion these polls you take mean absolutely nothing and are done only to create more division within the Democratic party.

This is one 50Y/O white female that will never vote to put a Clinton back in office in ANY capacity.

If she manages to get the nomination through some form of trickery, I will not be voting for anyone in the Democratic party. However, I won't vote Republican either.

Maybe this will be the year for a 3rd party candidate if Obama doesn't get the nomination.

NORA, FLORIDA   May 20th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

America that was honestly put in your comment. I'm surprised they posted it and the sooner the rest of America wakes up and take a true history lesson on the Appalachia states, they will see the same trend. No one is talking about Iowa, where Obama dusted Hillary. They are as white as it gets but yet he pulled off a huge upset. When you look at Pennsylvannia, Kentucky, and West Virgina, look @ the geographical make up of who live in those parts.

It would be the same as the make up that you see in the audience of McCain when the media pans the crowd.

Thats why Obama is much more refreshing because when you look out over the 70K plus crowds, you see who true America is: white, black, hispanic, Asian, Mexican, Bahemian, etc..

Mark   May 20th, 2008 9:14 pm ET

Hillary seems to get more votes in places with fewer front teeth... coincidence? I think not.

Carrie Pa   May 20th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

@ Democrats Unite:

Well said!

matt   May 20th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

what the hell?????????????????????????? You don't know Clinton is winner?

mmartin arkansaw   May 20th, 2008 9:13 pm ET

it's not the economy,'stupid',it's pure racism.[no hate intended]

matt   May 20th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

hey CNN, where the big headline you give for a victory? What is happening? Do you need a computer tech for fix your system? CNN. Go away.

Dean - Colton, CA   May 20th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

If Obama supporters are willing to vote for Clinton if she is the nominee, then they are *not* sexist. If Clinton voters are not willing to vote for Obama if he is the nominee – that raises the racism question.

In other words, the majority of Obama supporters are not misogynist, because they *would* vote for Clinton. However, only a small percentage of Clinton supporters are proven not to be racist.

So much for racism not being a factor, but sexisim is. It only requires the use of *reason* to understand which is a larger factor – Clinton and Ferraro comments notwithstanding.

Boye   May 20th, 2008 9:12 pm ET

How did they poll Oregon voters? Are there actual voting stations in Oregon, I thought it was basically mail-in ballots.

dg   May 20th, 2008 9:11 pm ET

Obama was supposed to win Kentucky and Indiana, they ( Obamas camp)reported a couple months ago.

Bobby tray   May 20th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

I do not see how either can. There is a Clinton contingent that will never, ever vote for a person of color. Period. I honestly do not see that people will not vote for her because she is a woman. I think people will not vote for her because she is a Clinton. But I do not see sexism in regards to her. After the alienation she has caused with the African Americans, does she think they are just going stick out their lip like Gary Coleman on different strokes, laugh it all off? I don't think so. By the way, I find it interesting these tickers have 'support Hilary' links. I am I the only one who has noticed this bias?

matt   May 20th, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Hey CNN! Wake up. Why don't you inform Clinton win in Ken. What are heppening? It is over much more than I think. It is so so so so so bias.

Noclinton   May 20th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

The real title of this post should be "Racism known no bounds". That's the only real reason why she was able to win some of Obama's typical demographics.

Alyx -- Pittsburgh, PA   May 20th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

CNN's buzzword for "education" has turned to "geography" and "culture" it seems. Earlier in an article on this very website, a reporter wrote that in Oregon a higher percentage of the population is college educated and the median income is markedly higher in Oregon as well. So, is it really "culture" and "geography" when the raw numbers look as they do?

Oh, and thanks for giving Clinton this extra boost in coverage following her desperate charges of "sexism" but not "racism" in the media.

LNAB   May 20th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

believe me, KY AND WV have some of the friendliest, most hospitable people in the world

just don't burn a flag while you're there

Karen from PA   May 20th, 2008 9:09 pm ET

I hope Obama doesn't take Hillary for VP, but it is the ONLY way he will win. Choose someone else, anyone else and Obama loses and Hillary takes 2012. McCain...2008, Hillary...2012. Bye Obama!

Timothy   May 20th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

This illustrates a huge divide among the races in traditionally discriminatory states if you look at the history of the two landslide states. Is America still races in the swing states? My answer would be yes. But overall we have come a long way.

Bushwhacked in Eugene, OR   May 20th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

Just who did you poll in Oregon? We've been voting for 3 weeks - there are no EXIT POLLS! Whoever you might have talked to in Oregon today who was handing in a ballot was not necessarily representative of the state. Procrastinators. Many, many voted before today. I'm so tired of hearing about Oregon exit polls. Let's see if the real votes match these phantom votes.

Aside from this, all the 'polls' show is that there are no cut and dried demographics across the board. Both Hillary and Obama have blue collar, white collar, young, old, rich, poor, black, white, male and female supporters. You can't just blanket an entire electorate in one fell swoop, try as you may. I don't fit the Obama mode in any way, yet I support him. Can we stop trying to be divisive and let this party come unite for the good of all of us?

RICARDO PHILLIPS OF D.C   May 20th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

LOL. AT CANADIAN. YOU ARE RIGHT. I WONDER IF DONNA BRAZIL IS TRYING TO BECOME 2026 DELEGATE FOR OBAMA?

Marvin from New York   May 20th, 2008 9:08 pm ET

I heard that "woos appeaser" Obama is complaining that his wife is being criticized out on the campaign trail. He's a big cry baby and the king of whiners. George Washington would turn over in his grave if he ever saw this woos.

FLT South Carolina   May 20th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

I hate to sound stupid after being a registered voter since 1972, a registered Democrat, but, it is my understanding, Puerto Rico is not allowed to vote in the general election for president so why are they permitted to vote in the primaries?

Democrats Unite   May 20th, 2008 9:07 pm ET

I read these blogs all the time, listening to democrats on both sides of the fence sit and bicker at each other over who's candidate did this, who's candidate said that, over and over.

Can't we realize that we are facing a common enemy? If this were a blog about terrorism, we wouldn't be writing about how one supports it and the other doesn't – that's just ridiculous, we'd all be united in opposition. It's the same situation in this primary season – we need to unite against our common foe, the Republicans and John McCain.

Let's look at the facts: It's mathematically impossible for HIllary to get the nomination. Period. End of story. Obama will be our nominee and we should unite behind him. At the core of their beliefs, Hillary and Barack are very similar in their views on common issues, including Iraq, the right to choose, the budget, etc. More importantly, both will appoint pro-choice justices to the Supreme Court and ensure the continuation of Roe Vs. Wade, a decision threatened by the current idiots in office.

So why the hate? Why so divisive? Is race and gender really that much of an issue? Do you not believe that both candidate could do an excellent job as Commander-in-Chief? Look at the campaigns they've run, both hard-fought with incredible persistance and achievements. I personally think that either would represent the party exceptionally.

Let's move on Democrats, let's focus our energy on McCain and rally behind our candidate. We owe it to Ted Kennedy and our country to quit this BS and finally become one to once again take control of our government. When I read exit polls that say a democrat would not vote for one if the other became the nominee it makes me wince – are we seriously that selfish that we'd put the future of our country at stake just to spite someone else?

Grow up. Learn. Evolve. Change.

DB   May 20th, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Indeed geography and culture do play a large role. So do rigidity, obstinacy, and resistance to change in places like Kentucky and West Virginia.

Canadian not far from the usa border   May 20th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Wow now in Canada we know where we should not go for our vacation in USA... never in West Virginia or Kentucky. Very scary states!

America   May 20th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

is called some citys are not ready for a black man as a president they rather want someone who will START WORLD WAR 111

Latin Momma for Obama   May 20th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

CNN please let it go with your silly polls, not sure where the heck you are polling, and who??
and your polls, are so ridiculous, that we k now anyway they favor your queen.........

clinton national network..

let it go of the polls,and clinton _those are both old inacurate and outdated..

No Hillary   May 20th, 2008 9:05 pm ET

Incorrect.... just look at the Super delegates from Clinton camp coming to Obama every day. Are you aware of any Obama superdelegates change to Clinton... general voting the same!!!!!!!!!!

Raghu   May 20th, 2008 9:04 pm ET

7 words: You are who you hang out with.

You support what your state supports, usually.

No Hillary   May 20th, 2008 9:03 pm ET

Wrong!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.. Clinton doesn't win Obama's voters. The recent states wheer Clinton won, it was expected that she will win.... those voters have never been Obama voters. Places where Obama was expected to win, his voters mostly remained unchanged.

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