Comments on: Schneider: How Clinton won Kentucky

By: Steve

Steve — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:44:16 +0000

Well, there's another state Obama doesn't have to worry about during the general election campaign. Gotta look for the silver lining.

By: nitro

nitro — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:44:11 +0000

Shea Ohio your an idiot.

By: Hillary

Hillary — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:44:00 +0000

Hillary has solutions.

Obama has excuses.

By: Ed Hampton, Va.

Ed Hampton, Va. — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:43:30 +0000

You know I have a big question for someone to answer. How many Republicans switched their party to vote for Clinton in Ohio, Penna, WVa, and other states so that she could have a landslide? It sure would be interesting if a news channel would let everyone know that. The reason these people are saying they will vote for McCain is because they are Republican.

By: Murry - Arizona

Murry - Arizona — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:43:13 +0000

I'm so tired of hearing or reading all these analysts use figures like – 34% of working white, or 28% of educated white or 54% of suburban voters, etc, etc. Why don't they just say 75% of racists in Kentucky voted for Hillary, while 25% of the intelligent people voted for Barack....That's OK, he'll prevail in Oregon as well as in November! Go Obama!

By: ade

ade — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:43:05 +0000

Ever since we came to know more about BO, since the Wright and "bitter" episodes broke late March, HRC has won much more votes, pledged delegates and states than he has. A clear indication of his unelectability come November. The DNC will ignore this glaring fact at its peril.
Surely, the over 200 superdelegates who have refused to be swayed by the media hype that this race is over, are thinking like the voters in KY, WV, PA and even IN where HRC came from behind to win. BO will only continue to win in states where there are large African American populations.

By: Alaska

Alaska — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:42:59 +0000

She is just trying to Nurse her wounds.
The Sexism issue wont help either.
Go Obama

By: Barb

Barb — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:42:52 +0000

I've heard other network analysts explain that the exit poll answers to the questions about race may be explained by the results were seeing in regions of the country that have a historical tradition of racial tension. Whereas, in the West where we have a small African American population, there is also not as significant historical racial tension.

When 20% of White voters consider race when they vote for Hilary that is a significant indicator of how much work has yet to be done in certain regions of this country with respect to race. This speaks to the importance and leadership that Obama provided in his speech on race.

By: Rich

Rich — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:42:42 +0000

The Wright polls show a correlation, not a cause for this voting. Yes it gives people who won't vote for Obama a more legitimate sounding reason than other ones, but these people would have found something else to justify there voting if this issue had never come up (flag pin, being muslim, Michelle wasn't proud of America, etc). Sad....

By: linda-Texas

linda-Texas — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:42:36 +0000

Interesting that this was a "closed" primary and Senator Clinton handily defeated Senator Obama again. So much for Senator Obama's "operation chaos" theory.

By: GERALD STROTHER

GERALD STROTHER — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:42:31 +0000

HERE IS WHAT COUNT Gallup Poll – Election News
Key Clinton Constituencies Moving Toward Obama NEW May 20, 2008
Barack Obama’s widening lead over Hillary Clinton among Democrats nationwide brings with it important gains among Clinton’s core constituencies, including women, whites, and the non-college educated. Obama is now the overwhelming favorite among 18- to 29-year-olds, men, and postgraduates AND HE WILL WIN OR ,MT AND SD, AND THAT WILL GIVE HIM THE 2026 SO DO THE MATH IT IS OVER FOR HER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Darrel from Denver

Darrel from Denver — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:42:30 +0000

This argument about the electoral college is arrogant and elitist. Thinking that ONLY CLINTON can carry these states for the democrats is BS.

Clinton cannot show she will win this campaing, so all she can do is say she will win the future. Which, of course, is also BS.

By: don

don — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:42:19 +0000

when obama gets 92% of the black vote is it because of his race?

By: Pete in OR

Pete in OR — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:42:18 +0000

"Voters get a little prickly if you say race" drove their choice.... They'll say "it's more that we're concerned about his church ties or his lack of military experience or that he seems so young and untested." Those may be socially acceptable ways of saying they're "uncomfortable" with a black candidate. Politico. "Five things to watch in Kentucky". 5/20/08.

By: Kay Conner South Carolina

Kay Conner South Carolina — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:41:58 +0000

Just another example of uneducated white voters who go with the famous name of Clinton. It is sad that they and others in states like them hold on to racist attitudes instead of listening to the message of Obama for Change.

By: jeff storrs, ct

jeff storrs, ct — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:41:52 +0000

Is Obama having a white problem or is he just having problem with white in some states?

By: Texas Independent

Texas Independent — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:41:45 +0000

I am not sure why folks are so taken up by this indepth analysis, for Kentucky. The electoral college puts this state out for democrats, that's why no democrat really campaign here, it is a republican state and will go that way, (winner takes all), so Hillary beats Obama 100% – 0%, means nothing, because McCain will win KY in the general election against ANY democrat. Clinton is pushing KY becasue that's all she's got left. For that same reason if you're from TX and a democrat that hates Obama, rant and rave all you want, TX is a red state and not on the victory plan for the democratic nominee, so sell your house and donate it to McCain, quit your job and campaign for him all over TX, it means nothing to the presidential election. Your voting voice ends with the primary election. Same goes for a Republican from NY or CA that hates McCain.

By: Serge

Serge — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:41:37 +0000

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

By: Darrel from Denver

Darrel from Denver — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:40:55 +0000

Clinton wins Kentucky.....so what?

Is there really any surprise here?

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

My guess is that CNN will focus on Oregon as Obama not winning by enough just to keep the negative campaign against him going.

Why will not CNN acknowledge the positives with Obama? Rather, ANYTHING Clinton says or does (legitimate, truthful, or otherwise as it is in most cases) is pounced on immediately and she is given the benefit of the doubt.

This network are dupes and stooges for Clinton. Always have been.

And, is it just me or is Terry McAuliffe becoming Baghdad Bob?

By: Rebecca, Kentucky

Rebecca, Kentucky — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:40:50 +0000

Clinton won by 10% inspiration, and 90% perspiration. 0% brains.

By: Sally

Sally — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:40:41 +0000

That because white worker witout educations are "bitter".Obama already said that.

By: Do the math

Do the math — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:40:19 +0000

Do the math! Why are we still making this a race, Clinton will not have the nomination and if she does how do you think the rest of the states would feel about voiting. OUR VOTES COUNT EVEN IF WE DON'T LIVE IN W. VIRGINIA OR KENTUCKY.

Plus Obama can win those states if Hillary drops out of the race. Hillary supportes may think she is making it hard for him but she is making it hard for the party to win in the fall.

By: Alaska

Alaska — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:40:10 +0000

Hillary Clinton should be seen rounding up.Even if she wins the remaining states she will never be close to the American Cutie.
Sweet Obama.Election is all about Super Deligates.
Barrak Obama is our next President.
Go Obamaa!!!!

By: carrie

carrie — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:40:08 +0000

she won kentucky because they are racist,
its only in america that a governor will come out and say the peopple in his state will never vote for a black man.(ed rendell of pennsylvania)

i feel sorry for america

By: susa

susa — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:40:00 +0000

The Important thing is to have a Democrat in the White House.
I actually think this division thing is something pushed by the media. Everyone I know that is a Democrat, and some are Hillary supporters others Obama, would always smartly vote for a Democrat in the fall.
To do otherwise, is just cutting off your nose to spite your face.

By: steveda - poconos

steveda - poconos — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:39:59 +0000

It is time to stop slamming Hillary and convince her supporters to fall behind Obama. He is clearly going to be the nominee, and the choice in November is four more years of Bush's failed policies or we vote for Obama.

Please keep in mind that wealth in America is moving to the top 1% dramatically during the republican regime. In 2000, the top 1% had about 15% of the nation's wealth. In 2005 they had almost 20%. In contrast the bottom 50% of Americans had 16% in 2000, they now have 11%. Is this the country you want? Is this what America is supposed to be about?

We need to reclaim this country, and the only wasy to do that is to oust the republicans from EVERY seat, not just the White House, and we need the Hillary supporters to do that. Our country, and freedom and our lifestyle is on the line. Stop the name calling and lets join together to get a new direction in this country before it is too late!!!!

By: KM

KM — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:39:55 +0000

I would like to know if race was a factor in people's decision today. Kentucky is still considered part of the good ole' South and some people will never get over losing the Civil War.

By: Barbara Querrie

Barbara Querrie — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:39:43 +0000

Go Hiily join your twin sister Ferrari and form a loser's team

By: Ignorance

Ignorance — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:39:38 +0000

True democrats want the voters to decide who the party nominee is.

We get touchy when the media forces their favorite down our throats while bashing and throttling the other – better- candidate.

We find that unfairness and bias in press coverage offensive.

That turns us off to the great Obama.

The DNC has also offended our sense of freedom and honesty and fair play. They swiftboated their best candidate to advance their glitzy one. Most Americans don't vote on looks- but on issues.

We will rally around the candidate that we know is BEST, but is getting pummeled and shafted by the media and the DNC.

By: Devon-NorVA

Devon-NorVA — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:39:13 +0000

Staunch Obama supporter here, and congratulations on your victory Senator Clinton. Kentucky does count.

Remember, We the People, need a Democrat in November!!

By: Viola

Viola — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:39:04 +0000

I'll tell you how Clinton won Kentucky. All of these racists in rural Kentucky just like in West Virginia have said openly that they will not vote for a black man. Hilary played this race card to the ultimate level AND some others tried to use the excuse about his Rev. Wright connection but in reality, white racist couldn't handle the same type of racism they that subjected the African-Americans to for years. Calling blacks the "n...g" word as often as possible, calling them spooks and saying they are not intellingent and how they should go back to Africa. It was the white people who took the African-Americans from their homes in Africa and made them slaves for DECADES. You think these racist can face the fact that now these same people they treated like dirt and considered them inferior want to see one as a President. Hell, they didn't even want the slave to learn how to READ!!!!!

By: Ronald, L.A., California

Ronald, L.A., California — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:39:00 +0000

Do people in Kentucky take pride in perpetuating the stereotype of a biased, uneducated and small-minded folk? That many people who believe Obama shares the most controversial views with Reverend Wright probably also still believe Senator Obama is Muslim and that he is Black (News Flash: He is of mixed race). Why are we continually expected to believe that a state with such a small number of delegates speaks for the majority of us? Way to spin it, CNN.

By: seah ohio

seah ohio — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:38:47 +0000

She won because the Democrats want her.

She is the best Canidate to be nominee.

She is the best to be President.

By: obamacrat

obamacrat — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:38:45 +0000

If you ever been to kentucky. you know why she won.

Well the GOP come to KY every 4 years and talk about gun and religion issues and the DEM say why bother.

You asked for it, ,,,,, You got it Kentucky.

Continue to be the backwards state that you are

By: sprout

sprout — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:38:43 +0000

According to the exit polls, the final margin should be 65-30, and that's pretty much a blow-out. The news sites in KY are showing much more up-to-date numbers and she's showing a wide margin. It would be hillarious if Oregon surprises the pundits. As for too little, too late, that's what people keep saying as she keeps winning primaries by LARGE margins. maybe it's not too little and it's not too late at all. Nobody has the magic number and NEITHER candidate can win without superdelegates. Maybe this will be enough to pull some of those from Obama's column back to where they belong along with those who haven't committed yet.

By: carrie

carrie — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:38:39 +0000

goodbye hillary
june 3rd is just around
goodbye

By: Serge

Serge — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:38:30 +0000

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

By: Barbara Querrie

Barbara Querrie — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:38:19 +0000

Iam sure the KY folks are positive americans who will support thier a democratic in fall IF ONLY Clinton is out of sight.Her appearances and her toungue is gonna mislead alot of elderly democrats especially uneducated.The earlier she is out of sight and forgotten the better.

By: Joseph, Los Angeles

Joseph, Los Angeles — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:38:07 +0000

Where is the sexist part in all of this Mrs. Clinton?

By: Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:37:56 +0000

It is clear to me what the difference is, the states West of the Mississippi or more progressive and educated. A lot states on the on the east side of the Mississippi still live in the past never fully understanding those who live around them. They stay locked up in there homes always afraid of those who are different.

Obama has a good chance to win every state West of the Mississippi with the exception of Arizona McCain’s home state. Obama is well loved out here in the West we always look into a mans heart and see his soul . That is how the West was won we always look ahead. We do not have all the problems you have on the east side of the Mississippi, we always look forward instead of backwards.

The hate and racism you have handed down from generation to generation in the East and the south does not play well out hear in Gods Country. We are not perfect out hear butt we will give a man a honest hearing before we hang them. In the south and in the east you like to hang people 1st before you the real story.

By: mmartin arkansaw

mmartin arkansaw — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:37:46 +0000

she cheated!!!!

By: Steven Martin

Steven Martin — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:37:29 +0000

There goes CNN again trying to influence the vote with biased reporting on the Kentucky results. Kentucky is not representative of the electorate as a whole. The state is 90-95% white and there are no metropolitan areas. CNN and Clinton may think that results will or should make a difference in the contest are delusional.

By: nitro

nitro — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:37:19 +0000

Guess Oregan is to close to call.

By: Ed, Fl

Ed, Fl — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:37:08 +0000

That does not change the math. It was expected. Obama did good with whites in some states and bad in Others. So what?
He will win the nomination and the general without the W.V and Kentuckey.
With Obama is not politics as usual cause his electoral map for winning the general election won't b as same as usual. Those people will not vote for a black candidate that is why i agree with Obama skipping these two states. They are just pure rascist.

By: Democrats Unite!

Democrats Unite! — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:37:03 +0000

PLEASE!!! obama supporters,stop insulting Hillary clinton and her supporters. Blue collar voters support her, while we more afluent educated voters support obama. None the less, her support group is integral to our victory in November. Be nice, let her finish so that we can unite as a party. DO NOT INSULT our future VICE PRESIDENT CLINTON!

By: BIFF, BIFFINGTON...

BIFF, BIFFINGTON... — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:37:01 +0000

For those advancing the LATEST case for hillary......

(the electoral college argument)...

That is general election...

This is the primary season...

You cannot score the super bowl until you have won the playoffs...

By: Mike

Mike — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:36:59 +0000

Yay...Miss Irrelevant strikes again....So, she will win Kentucky, and in the big picture that changes what exactly??? This just needs to be over already, whomever the nominee ends up being. I can't believe the time and money wasted on this so far....Only in America.

By: Butch Dillon

Butch Dillon — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:36:50 +0000

Another tainted victory based on racism and dirty campaigning. There are bigger fish to fry tonight, far bigger than Kentucky.

By: HILLARY HAS THE POPULAR VOTE!!!!!!

HILLARY HAS THE POPULAR VOTE!!!!!! — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:36:43 +0000

THIS TYPICAL WHITE PERSON THINKS IT IS GREAT!!!!!!!!

GOOD FOR YOU KENTUCKY!!!!!!!

By: Kim

Kim — Tue, 20 May 2008 23:36:26 +0000

I don't understand something. Let's say McCain wins president, and democrats end up winning control of Senate/House and have enough to over ride any McCain vetoes. Will somebody up there in pundit fill ask their panelists that question – weak or strong administration? Would democrats still get to push through their agenda in such a scenario? I don't hear anyone in punditville even touching that question..