May 20, 2008
Posted: May 20th, 2008 06:14 PM ET

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(CNN) – We found a point of agreement among voters in both Kentucky and Oregon: a majority of Democrats in both states think Barack Obama will be the party’s nominee.

But many more voters in Oregon say he will win than those in Kentucky - where nearly two in five voters say Hillary Clinton will be the Democratic nominee, and only a slim majority say Obama will be the party's choice.

In Kentucky, 54 percent of voters said Obama would win the nomination, while 42 percent said Clinton would. But in Oregon nearly 80 percent said Obama will be the nominee while only 17 percent thought Clinton would be.

It’s another sign Clinton’s supporters in Kentucky, and states like it, remain fiercely loyal to the New York Democrat and hopeful of her chances.

Filed under: Exit Polls


Darth Vadik, CA   May 20th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

OK don't vote for Obama you Hillary supporter.

But I won't be crying for you when you can't pay for your gas.

I won't cry for you when they foreclose on your house.

I won't cry for you when you lose your health insurance.

I WILL cry for your kid being sick and you cant take him or her to the emergency room because you dont have enough gas in your car.

So you Hillary supporter, go ahead vote for McSame, but don't you dare come back to me crying wanting sympathy, when McCain takes this country further down this Hell hole Bush has taken us. You go right ahead and vote McCain.

Bonnie   May 20th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Those of you Democrats, who would rather vote for McCain, we all know why, but you are too cowardly to admit it. But go for it, what you don't understand is that we as AA are survivers, we were taught survival by our slave-ancestors, so if you manage to put McCain in the WH, we have, can, and will make the best of a bad situation, those of you who's ignorance will allow you to vote for McCain, will eventually be looking for the nearest bridge, when things get soo bad, that you cannot handle it.

Patricia in Las Vegas   May 20th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Lisa, Marge, Mary, Linda, and Sharon ~~ you are nothing but toxic Republicans. Bill Clinton himself said at the Nevada State Democratic (Reno )convention last weekend, that we MUST vote for the Democratic candidate in November. NO MATTER which one it is...straight from Hillary's husband. A vote for McCain is a vote for another four years of war, of a downward spiraling economy, of loss of women't rights...in other words, more of the same garbage we are staring into the face.

TonyNJ   May 20th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

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Hillary in 08-President in 09! As my second grade teacher taught us word for word, one of the Great writings of Patriot Thomas Paine titled "The Crisis" December 1776, it does state: These are the times that try mens souls: The Summer Soldier and sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, will shrink from the service of his country, but he that stands in Now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman. Tyranny, like hell, is not conqured easily; yet we have this consolation with us, that the harder the conflict the more glorious the triumph-Thomas Paine December 1776. Our country is in a crisis today, and all we have as a free people, hangs in the balance. It is our hope that these old but inspiring words will harden Hillary Clinton, as in a way, the battles of Trenton & Princeton lay before her. Hillary is no quitter and we stand with her through thick and thin or third party which respects the Rights of Women, as this is a gender war, not a political contest.

Juan in Colorado   May 20th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Any Democrat that votes for McCain is a fool. Barack and Hillary stand for the same ideals and policies with very few exceptions. If you switch sides and vote for the Republican candidate it shows that you are voting for the wrong reasons.

If you are hurt because your candidate did not win, I understand. But if you vote against your own best interest, the best interest of your kids, and the best interest of their kids, then you are a fool, plain and simple.

Both candidates are experienced. (Obama actually has 4 years over Clinton of ELECTED office.)
Both candidates have great policy standpoints.

The people have chosen who they want. Like Bill Clinton said, "during a primary you fall in love, but during a general you fall in line."

Democrats in 2008!

Terrence (Winston Salem,NC)   May 20th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

joe DeSoto, MO. –

I think that's what a lot of voters have in mind... and they don't like the idea.

I myself do not hate the idea of Hillary being president. It wasn't until the kitchen sink strategy, the changing rule strategy, the MI & FL strategy (even after she said they wouldn't count) that I started not liking what they stood for personally, not politically.

Politically, they are fantastic, but personally, I'm seeing their true colors (no pun intended). There were just too many low blows given on her part. I still think she's a great politician, but she's done a lot of damage this primary season.

Ellie   May 20th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

Whooooopie!

Now we're talking. Let's stop all this foolishness and get ready to rumble with Sen. McBush and send him packing back home!!

johnpills   May 20th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Obama (self appointed presumptive Nominee) is already losing to McCain. Democratic leadership needs to get the closer into the real race for White House, Hillary Clinton. Suggest that Superdelegates get together, and for sake of party nominate Hillary at convention.
(PS let Florida and also Michigan participate, or we'll loose some States by "friendly fire".)

Ex Clinton supporter   May 20th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

Must now join in to help the Haters of our country Hate Hate Hate.
Never stoop as low as they do cause I just can't hate supporters the way they do.

Lieberman/Clinton 08 = Nobama

Joe   May 20th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

It amazes me that Hillary supporters state that Obama cannot win the election. They obviously completely ignore the overwhelmingly negative sentiment that follows Hillary. Even Kentucky voters have exit polled that Hillary is not honest. I have seen Hillary supporters state that Obama is stealing the nomination. That's unbelieveably naive as Obama has won more states, more delelgates and the popular vote. As far as Florida and Michigan, only Hillary wants to change the rules that she agreed to!! Hillary has run a deceptive, negative, and dishonest campaign. She would be totally ineffective in bringing Congress together to accomplish anything. The majority of voters, delegates and now super delegates see through her. Sorry Hillary, it's time to bow out–and help unite the Democratic Party.

Independent   May 20th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

The majorit of angry people will have to come around and vote for the democrat if they want to end the senselss slaughter of our men and womed in the military, and innovcent victims in the Middle East. The other big subject is Roe V. Wade. If Clinton supporters refuse to vote for the nominee that will protect this right will then be subjecting their daughtrs and grandaughters to the former types of abortionist who do their wokr in dirty back rooms with no hygenic care or followup. I don't believe they would want to see their daughters go through what women had to do before Roe V Wade. They must also remember that they will be the ones returning the power to Republicans who have turned us to the mosted hated nation in the world, rather than the best. A vote for McCain is a vote to give up civil liberties, and a continuation of not only the foreign falled plan of Bush but also for his failed economic policies.

Emeka, Florida   May 20th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

If Mcain wins, courtsey of Hillary supporters, then the whole country gets screwed the more using Bush's policies. Who suffers? Definitely not only Obama supporters, but the whole country. Wise up people.

Emeka from Florida

Dan in Sacramento, CA   May 20th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Marty,

I'm afraid you are not paying attention. Clinton's universal healthcare plan, which would require people like you and me–who can and do afford our own healthcare–to pay into the system anyway, to support those who cannot. Obama's plan would not require that. Who's plan is more socialist and far left?

Wake up, people! You're parroting talking points that are false!

Nora   May 20th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

Hillary will Win-Ignorant comment I am glad you are voting for Her she deserves a person like you. Thank you for not voting for Obama!!!!

Michigan Voter !!!   May 20th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Hillary Supporters Are LEADERS , NOT FOLLOWERS !!!!!!
WE WON"T BE LEAD INTO THE VOTING BOOTH BY THIS DEMOCRATIC PARTY LIKE SHEEP !!!!

THIS WILL GIVE THE DNC 4 YEARS TO GET THEIR ACT TOGATHER , IF THEY WANT US BACK !!!!

HILLARY , OR JOHN McCAIN 2008

Venus   May 20th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

It's crazy – most say Obama will win the nom- but won't vote for him?

Another Foreigner   May 20th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

To Marge Hibbing MN: defining another human being as a piece of crap is highly insulting, demeaning, and unworthy of an American. Sign me...

white
female
middle-aged
Central European

Venus   May 20th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Just a game created by Hillary! She can't beat Obama so she thinks she can get her supporters to pull it off for her – won't work!

Go Obama!

True   May 20th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

We'll need Hillary to campaign hard for Obama in Kentucky, Florida and West Virginia in the upcoming elections. Thanks Hillary for helping us in November, we know you'll do the right thing for America!

NowOrNever   May 20th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

duh, they have been saying this for weeks now, it's the media who hasn't gotten it yet.

Heather in Oregon   May 20th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

It's crazy that Democrats would vote Republican just because they are sore losers.

I'm an Obama supporter, but I will vote for Hillary if she is the nominee.

It's time to stick together Democrats!

No McSame in the White House!!

sexist?   May 20th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

there has not been any evidence of sexism in this campaign. someone please give us some evidence.

Josh   May 20th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

I'm hoping a miracle will happen and Hillary Clinton will be the nominee! She is the only hope this country has left! If Obama gets the nomination and becomes president, which I'm sure he will not, this country will go downhill faster than you can count to three!

mama coo   May 20th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Obama may be the nominee but if so, he has a long way to go to win over Hillary's supporters. Of course, judging from the comments by the Obama fans, they don't care. All Hillary supporters are poor, stupid, racist, ignorant, uneducated, lazy........Who needs them anyway

Mr. B.   May 20th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

America Is Ready
Obama 08

randy   May 20th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Stop blaming obama on hilary clinton problem she underated obama thinking as a person of colour he is not gonna make it guess what there were wrong.that her problem not obama so guys get over it.

Laura in Ohio   May 20th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

What is really wrong with my fellow Hillary supporters? Are we supporting her because of her policy programmes and campaign or is it because of racism and sexism? How can we explain this our self dedial?
Any contest must have a winner and a runner up. I still hope Hillary will win but if she doesn't, her policy programmes that I admire are much similar to that of Obama and is at logger heads with that of McCain.
As a woman, I am proud of Hillary for taking this contest this far. It is a victory for us to have the first woman to attempt, to go this far. If we can't make it now, surely we will be able to make it next time. It will be a regrettable mistake for any woman to vote for the GOP or allow them to win (by abstaining or writing in Hillary); we know that woman has no place in the GOP's policies.
Also it is important to not that if the Democrats loose the Nov election, it will be blamed on Hillary. That will eternally destroy her political career and legacy. It may even put her senate position in line.

Please let us be careful and support anybody who wins this primary. We will show them that we are neither racists nor sexists.

A Proud American(Republican)   May 20th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Great! this way McCain will get the votes.

BlueBeard3   May 20th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

BlueBeard
clinton vs paul is far worse then anything you can dig up on obama

John Mcsamelame   May 20th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Dont vote for me, vote for Obama like Hillary says

TOM   May 20th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

we will reap what we sow

Bill, Michigan   May 20th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Wow. Thank you to all of those Clinton voters who actually think she still has a chance. This just goes to show how out-of-touch some people are in regards to how our presidential selection process actually works.

melissa   May 20th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

about the folks in appalachia. (having spent the majority of my life there). they are very poor, in some parts it looks like a 3rd world country. little education, little opportunity for advancement, not because they don't want to , but because they don't know how. it has been interesting to watch how clinton appeals to the poor and uneducated. when in reality obama had a period in his life he was poor, he knows what is means to struggle and the value of hardwork. to me he give me hope the american dream is alive and bush has not destroyed it with his tax breaks for the rich and cooperations and cutting benefits for those who need it most.

BlueBeard2   May 20th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

BlueBeard
please post some evidence of these false claims.

Ray   May 20th, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Noah: If I'm a paid supporter, then where's my check? And if I WAS a paid supporter, at least I know the check would clear from Obama's campaign. Clinton? Building up more debt that SOMEONE (you know who) will have to pay.

Way to back the party, Clinton!

OBAMA! '08! OH YEAH!!!!

Rich   May 20th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Moses, there are more CONTESTS than STATES. That is what he referring to ONCE. Good thing you and the other candidates have never had a slip of words.

nanny   May 20th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

New Yorker who will leave the Dems when this is over. Super delegates should vote the way the majority of the Dem in their state voted. Disgusted with this whole process, It seems the Republican party still wants the baby boomers. Agter 40 years I'm going with them.

Truth!   May 20th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

If McCain is elected president because of you idiots, the America we love will be no more. John McCain will continue on Bush's warpath, until we are living in a Facist Police State. We will not be governed by ourselves, but by corporations and special interest groups. Blackwater will patrol the streets, and we will have lost all of our liberties.

Land of the free? Not if the neocons have anything to say about it.

Dave   May 20th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

To Marty, I'm just curious if you were criticizing the 100 superdelegate lead Hillary had in January, or are you only now upset that they decided to follow the will of the voters and support Obama. Don't forget that Obama has, and will continue to, win more states, pledged delegates, and overall votes making him the nominee of the people not the DNC (which had been behind Hillary from the begging)

Bill   May 20th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

I have a dog from Kentucky, he is part Lab and part Dachshund. Even he wouldn't vote for that pig in a pantsuit Hillary!

KC   May 20th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

I hope Clinton doesn't get it. I can't stand her. Look what her husband did, and she just turned her head. This country dosen't need another Clinton in the White House.

Oregon is Obama   May 20th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Most of us have known Obama is going to be the nominee for at least a couple months. It sure well be nice to have a President that knows how to lead and inspire a Nation.

Get use to saying President Barack Obama !

Kathy   May 20th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Polls support what has been stated before – a combined ticket. Whether people love it or hate it, the two candidates have done more to promote interest in the process than anyone I can remember. I can say that because in the past I never followed a primary as closely as this one and I think it's a great example of our democratic process in action.

R.C.   May 20th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

I am an indpendent so don't count us out and for Obama come November we will have our say.
For Hillary to use wemon as an excuese for her poor performance
someone give her a tissue to wipe her tears.
I worked for Walmart when Sam Walton died she was on the Board of Drectors .She voted against our time and half we were paid for Sundays I was a single mom of two she did not care then and she does not care now .She needs to go home and take cigar man with her.
GOOD LUCK OBAMA AS BECOMING OUR NEXT PRESIDENT.
R.C.
KENTUCKY

Deborah, DC   May 20th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

I wish the media would stop saying that racism is Barack's problem. His mother raised him right, he's not racist, so it's not HIS problem. Blame the racist, not Barack.

Also, I don't necessarily agree that if you're white and you're not voting for Barack it's because of his race, and I'm African American. Some people just don't want him as their president and that's fair. It's also not fair for others to say just because most blacks are voting for Barack it's because of race. Remember most blacks voted for Bill and were going to vote for Hillary before the infamous comments. So let's leave race out of this.

Nija   May 20th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

This is a lesson for a everyone in America to learn that this election is not about the party but the candidate What a SHAME in a great country like America. This is kind of a division that you find in Tribal countries in Africa. Right or wrong they vote for their tribal candidate. Long live America,Long live Obama and long live DNC

Nick   May 20th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

We should all be grateful to Barack Obama for kicking Hillary to the curb.

Mike   May 20th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

This just goes to show that he can not win in the general election and that the majority of votes he has gotten has come for the minority groups and when you win 90% of those votes during the primary it screws everything off. I am a gay man and have a hispanic lover and we would never vote for Obama and it has nothing to do with Race but HIM

Ande   May 20th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

It's so sad that so many of Hillary supporters would rather have another 4 years of Bush Economics than vote Obama.

Oh well, that's their choice. But when gas climbs to $8 a gallon, when we aren't able to afford healthcare, when we continue to see the rich get richer and the poor get poorer, and when we continue to see 1,000's upon 1,000's of our young men and women continue to die in a wars that should have never been waged, then I guess those who voted McCain over Obama will have no one to blame but themselves.

I'm hoping there are more intelligent, well educated democrats in the world than what I see here on these blogs.

Intelligent people, come November, please vote Democrat – regardless of the nominee.

Robert from Washington   May 20th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

It is interesting to read the posts of the operation chaos folks pretending to be Democrats, the ones who rant about "far-left radicals" and Obama's "far-left ideas," and his "socialist agenda." That's the language of right wingers not even clever enough to mask their real identities. My advice: pay no attention to the idiots behind the curtain.

Rich   May 20th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

"The stampede of superdelegates before all the votes are in, is like what happened before the gates were open. "

Marty, are you referring to the 100 delegate lead Hillary enjoyed for her political ties at the beginning of the race? If you weren't complaining about that, when nearly no votes had been made, surely you can't argue against Obama having around a 30 delegate lead with only 5 contests left to vote – including tonights two and Puerto Rico.

S Geoffrey Monts, VA   May 20th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

If you look historically this is the democratic party all over. Democrats just took hold of African Americans becuse they saw that they could win with them. The Real roots of the democratic system are showing they are at the root racist.

Senator Obama is as well qualified as Senator Clinton. Both have been in the senate for a short time. She has only been an ear in some conversations with her husband.

Honestly it is time for the "Party" to come together and support one cantidate. I do not care who it is. I do not vote personality, i vote issues and none....I repeat.....NONE of them are really dealing with the issues.

Alan   May 20th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Okay, enough of the fighting, history can't be changed. The math doesn't add up for Hillary Clinton at this point. Instead of people being bitter and voting for McCain in spite and having another four years of another Bush, wouldn't it make sense for everyone to just unite behind the Democratic nominee and just be happy with what they have and realize that what they have is better than having another four years of another Bush. The only way to defeat another four years of another Bush is just for everyone to come to their senses and stop this back and forth arguing over which is the better candidate and just stick together and get the Republicans out of the White House in November.

John Mclamesame   May 20th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Hillary supporters, don't vote for me, listen to what she says, she says she will support Obama, you should too!

Tom   May 20th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Stop fighting. Let the native Indian tribes claim their lands back and forget about sexist or racism.

baljeet   May 20th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

I can't believe i am going to vote for mcain in november. There is nothing obama can say to get my vote . To all you hillary bashers congratulations and obama will be joining dukakis, gore, kerry,Tom Daschle (all bloody looosers)

Hillary 2012

Jack   May 20th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Doesn't mean they're going to vote for Obama..... that says a lot!

be respectful   May 20th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

its not wise of Sen Obama supporters to make fun of people of Kentucky and WV.

Or is this the CHANGE thing that your leader Sen Obama is talking about ? He himself is not respectful to elderly senators at times by poking fun.

just imagine, at the end of this political game, if Clinton doesn't openly come out and endorses Sen Obama, he will be wiped out !

Sharon Minnesota   May 20th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

For those of you that ever made this statement, "It's not a woman president that we don't want it's THAT WOMAN" (meaning Hillary Clinton), I would like to make a statement of my own.

It's not that we wouldn't want a BLACK MAN for president, it's just THAT BLACK MAN (Barack Obama).

There are so many wonderful, intelligent, beautiful, stable black men who would be my first choice but not Barack Obama and I think you already know why.

Sarah in Ohio   May 20th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

People, no matter who you originally wanted for the nominee it is time to GROW UP! Hillary has lost the nomination, fair and square. (Please no comments about Florida and Michigan...they knew what they were doing when they moved up their primaries and are now paying the price for it.) What we need to do now is put all the bitterness behind us and vote for Obama. He is the one who can unite this country (young and old, rich and poor, all skin colors) and he is the one that is best viewed in the eyes of foreigners. We cannot afford to keep fighting each other-we have to join together to get back the America that we once had!

Obama '08

NORA, FLORIDA   May 20th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Democrat in Oregon, I hear ya rhetoric but if you think that voting for McCain is sensible then you will need that universal healtcare plan that the DEMS are proposing to pay for the high cost of the MRI that you need if McCain gets in.

Democrat in Northwest   May 20th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

The democrates will manage to defeat themselves by "numbers". A qualified person who can win in november will not be nominated because she does not have the numbers and the superdeligates are following the hype like a herd of sheep to nominate Obama often against their constituant's will and before the process is done.
What a shame!

Hillary supporterts cannot be ignored. They are crucial in the Novemeber election and thus far Obama has not been able to reach them.

Neutral   May 20th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

There's NO deception on Hillary's math, but THERE IS deception on DNC and Obambi's math; 2,025 delegates EXCLUDE Florida and Michigan. We have 50 states not 48.

There goes the math of DNC and Obambi, who is DECEPTIVE NOW?

DY   May 20th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Still won't get my vote come November. Sorry Obamabots. You have a serious problem on your hands come November. Half of the Hillary supporters have already GUARENTEED that they WILL NOT vote for Obama in Nov.

John McCain WILL be the next president.

Hillary/McCain are the only choices.

v.ananthan2   May 20th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

v.ananthan
stop posting incorrect stuff
obama had nothing to do with FL and MI delegates not counting. Wake up.
Obama is not trying to steal the election
listen to Hillary when she says she will support Obama.

Paul   May 20th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Marty!

if your candidate is sooo wonderful..how did she manage to lose
a 150+ point lead to an unknown, "inexperienced", black man????

I guess it must have been robbed from her right??? LOL

She does not deserve to be president if she she cannot even
run a good campaign!! no plan after super tuesday, 20 million in debt... oh please!!

john williams san diego, ca.   May 20th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

these hillbillys are getting smarter. Only 47% of them in Kentucky think the hillarybilly is honest compared to 67% of those intellectuals in West Virginia considering her honest.

Theodore   May 20th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

The Rush Limbaugh rebugnicans are pretending to be Hillary supporters
trashing Senator Obama and vice-versa. Lets show them that intelligence rules against dirty tricks.

YES WE CAN>Hillary and Obama supporters, unite against the repugnants!!

DEMOCRATS 08!!!!!!!

Former Obama supporter   May 20th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

It's a shame. It would be great to see a Democrat in the white house next year. I was behind Sen. Obama initially, but his continually negative campaign tactics have really turned me off. That, coupled with the media's love affair and the vitriol of many of his supporters, will likely cost the Dems the election. I think if he had run a clean campaign, he still would have had a good shot at attracting Hillary supporters but the smear tactics take their toll. Oh well.

Gwen NC   May 20th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

These Obama supporters need to get over it. They keep going on about the party uniting. This is not about parties really. The Hillary supporters who won't vote for Obama are doing so out of their loyalty to the "American Party". These parties have too much control over your minds. I'm voting the person best qualified to be candidate. I'm not controlled by a cult only my conscious. I will vote only for Hillary or I'll write her in, like my whole family. It won't matter for Obama in NC anyway, it will go McCain. So Obama will only get to win here once. The Obamabots & the DNC are fooling themselves and making a grave mistake. It should be
Hillary-Pres/Obama-VP, he needs to get more experience under his belt, that's the only way I'll vote for him in this election

walter   May 20th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Way to go OBAMA , I think someHillary suppoters are more like football or basket ball fans as we all know fans never switch teams, let them vote Republicans they will continue to be sour as Obama will win in November

Philip   May 20th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

For all you doubting Thomases:

OBAMA IS GOING TO BE THE NOMINEE AND PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!

LET'S MOVE ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA, OBAMA IS THE MAN
CLINTON COULDN'T DO IT
BUT OBAMA CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

caliking   May 20th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

The only reason 42% of ppl in KY think HRC's gonna be the nominee is because the DNC won't sit HRC down and stop her from stretching the truth, bending the rules, to fit her campaign. The DNC should've put an end to this primary season after Texas. If the Democrats don't win the white house in 08, it's their own fault! The DNC let HRC create this wedge in the democratic party. After this Presidential election whether Obama wins or not, I will no longer claim democrat as my party. Independents here I come. The dem's are too stupid.

thinktank   May 20th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Everyday, BO's arrogance & conceit rear themselves. Who is he to threaten the GOP to "lay off" Michelle Obama when his campaign has put out some of the lowest and meanest tactics on Bill Clinton?

All the exuberance by the media, dems & younger voters who continue to shock me with disgusting, spiteful & very disrespectful comments about the Clintons, will not help Bo win the Presidency.

U.S. is not ready for 2nd generation mixed Kenyan American who hardly has the "black" experience most African Americans have.

The dem party will self-destruct mostly because BO was picked by the party (progressive liberal wing) in their spite of the Clintons.

John Smith   May 20th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

RED states vs. BLUE states- Thanks to the Clintons. By the time Bill left office, they had already screwed everything up.

Again, we see the Clintons screwing up this primary process. Why do these Clintons always screw up!!

javier   May 20th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

obamabots have to realize he doesnt have a shot to beat mccain, the whole country will turn on him. only hillary has the hutzpah to win this fist fight presidency.

Jon   May 20th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Hey, why don't we have a poll to see if it's Ok to breathe too?

Michael   May 20th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Sad to see Kentucky follow the path of West Virgina. But oh well.

Hillary and her supporters should be loathed and regarded as un-American. They are all supporting a selfish dictator. It's obvious now that she's only in it to steal the nomination. If that happens and if she's elected president then Americans should revolt; plain and simple. Plus I'll not respect anyone who has voted for her, because they couldn't taken his or her pride out of the bigger picture.

America   May 20th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Man some people are stupid vote for maccain or stay home let maccain win the presidency and start a 3rd war 3 go for it... then you same people will be crying and calling maccain an idiot cuz he will have a low approval.. you say obama will not win well if you shut up and vote for him then he will win.....if you want to vote republican over him is a sign of you being racist

I've said stupid thing to   May 20th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

It would be truly "STUPID" to vote Repulican or stay home just because you candidate didn't get the nomination. I said it too, if Hillary got the nomination I would vote for McCain, I was like MANY others just talking trash. If Hillary had won the nomination, even though I don't care for her, I would vote for her just because me and my wallet can't take another 4 years of the Republican party.

Anonymous   May 20th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

For all you doubting Thomases:

OBAMA IS GOING TO BE THE NOMINEE AND PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!

LET'S MOVE ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Change is a comin'

OBAMA, OBAMA IS THE MAN
CLINTON COULDN'T DO IT
BUT OBAMA CAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ej   May 20th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Hillary deserves an Oscar for playing someone with a common touch and Bill another for playing either the real Huey Long or fictional Willie Stark. It will be interesting on how much he will be charging for speeches if Hillary is not in the White House.

NORA, FLORIDA   May 20th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Oh and lets not forget that Pennsylvannia along with West Virginia is one of those Appalachian states so, it is expected. Anyone who has lived there and moved and under the age of 40 will tell you the real insides to West Virginia, Pennsylvannia, and Kentucky.

Jewel   May 20th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Well good, I guess. Hillary needs a sign from someone even though she doesn't deserve it. So I'm glad Kentucky is supporting her, because I don't have it in me. I just want June 3rd to come and go so that we can move on with the general election.

I hope Hillary will realize that she should just bow out and support Barack. This battle was not against her, but for Barack. It was not against Hillary, but for America. We want our country back, and Barack is the candidate to do it.

HADENOUGH   May 20th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

I agree with the person who says the folks who will vote for McCain are simply racist. Of the two-Obama and McCain – Obama is most in step with your candidate. Why would you vote for someone so opposite of HRC? For the most part their policies are the same. If you really believe in her policies why would you vote for the person that has nothing in common with her(except for skin color). I refuse to let McCain and his bunch have another 4 years just to spite the DNC! Come on do you hate blacks that much that you are willing to let the country continue to go done the drain! I just paid $40 for a 1/2 tank of gas! Enough is enough!!!!

Terry in Fl   May 20th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

I love my country. I want to live free and safe. I don't want muslims flooding this country because we see the way they live in the middle east. I don't want a president that has an agenda in favoring a certain race because they may have been mistreated 100 years ago. I don't want a weak leader who can't even control his wife, much less this country. Sure, Obama is gay friendly and would probably make life much easier for us gays in the US but you know what? I will leave things status quo in that matter if it ensures we have a strong government. As a veteran, I would have NEVER served under such a weak man as Obama. I do not trust him, I do not RESPECT him and I especially don't respect his wife , who would be representing my country. Voting Obama would open the doors to terrorists. They would know that we have a weak leader who would have a hard time pushing the button. They know he'd want to "talk" before acting. They would KNOW that we the people DO NOT RESPECT him! And most of all, they would KNOW they would be welcome under his watch.

BlueBeard   May 20th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

I cannot believe that someone that is so blatantly avowed to friendship with a William Ayers (Weather Underground terrorist) who's bombing of buildings in the US is not deemed more like a "professor of English" by Obama.

Certainly, Ayers and Frank Marshall Davis have exercised a great amount of influence on Obama. This kind of marxist influence, indicates a person who this nation cannot trust, if he were elected to the position of President.

Candidates can make promises and lie on the campaign trail, but once elected and they are In Like Flynn, they can do a 180-degree turnabout and have a totally different secret agenda, more suited to their real "Change They Believe In".

Obama's Change is not going to be for the better of this nation.

If the DNC confirms Obama as the Democratic Nominee at the Denver convention this August , they will be simply decapitating themselves as a political party.

Sue   May 20th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

I would never ever vote for Hillary. WHY?

All she does is lie.
She stayed with a man who cheated on her with many many women. Bill had NO respect or love for Hillary yet she stayed with him for her own political gains. NO MORALS
All she does is lie.
She's run the most negitive campaign in history.
All she does is lie.
She can't manage her own campaign let alone a country.
Did I mention she lies?
She Failed the people of New York as a senator. The state lost thousands and thousands of jobs.
Nafta
The war in Iraq
My god, the list goes on and on.
Again, the lies !
She has divided the democratics more than anyone else.
She is destroying the party, so very selfish.

She can't be trusted to be a president. There's no way she would win in November.
The people won't forget what harm she's done.

What the Huck?   May 20th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Shame on you sexist press... Shame on you!!

OBAMA '08 & '12

Darth Vadik, CA   May 20th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

The numbers, numbers, numbers.....

Dee, NY   May 20th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Unfortunately, the problem is...we are the Democratic Party...inviting Independents and Republicans, who believe in the same thing. It makes me sad to see bitter remarks against the other...we sound more like the Middle East, with their differences, than Americans...We need to unite as Americans and stop the bickering and vote for the Democrat...Obama or Hillary...I don't care who. We need to get Bush and Mc Cain out of the White House and their failed policies.

Michael   May 20th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Marty what are you talking about, do you really think your option will put Hillary in office? At best you'll remove just enough of the vote to keep Obama from winning and allowing McCain to take the General election with 40% of the vote. Ridiculous people this whole "the game's not going my way so I'm going to take my ball and go home playground nonsense is absolutely pathetic.

shirl   May 20th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Hillary's deception on the math is hurting the Democratic Party as she has convinced her supporters that her nomination is being stolen from her. It is obvious that she means to destroy the party's chances to win the WH in November, because she is not going to be the nominee. Note that when pro-Obama supporters do not post on-line to respect what Obama has asked us to do–to be nice to Hillary folks–the media reports that Obama has lost his support and Hillary is gaining strength. When we do defend Obama, we are lambasted for being mean to the Hillary losers who will therefore vote for McCain. Again, the moving goalposts. Nothing will appease the Hillary people but to give them victory. But Obama supporters will NEVER be appeasers. We do wish to bring the party together so the party, the feminists, the nation will win in November 08.

Democrat in Oregon   May 20th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Many of you are wrong. Most of Hillary's supporters are the truest democrats in the party. Hardcore democrats who have supported the party for a long time. The fact that we won't support Obama does not make us racist and it does not make us republicans. We are sensible voters and we hold country loyalty to that of party loyalty. Voting for McCain over Obama does not make us racist or disloyal. Hillary really is the best hope for our country and we don't take kindly to the harsh remarks from Obama's supporters.

Don't be surprised if Obama gets the nomination but loses the presidency by a landslide. That will effectively end his political career, while Hillary will be in a good position to take the White House in 2012.

Ron R   May 20th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

42% of the people in Kentucky think she will be the democratic nominee when there is a less than 5% chance of that happening.......that should tell you all you need to know. imo

Jeanne   May 20th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

I'm ready for him to be the nominee. Clinton could better use her time to help unite the party rather than pursuing divisive politics. Obama and his supporters are ready to move on to the general election against McCain. It'd be nice if Clinton would put her campaign to rest and bring her followers into the general in support of Obama.

Greg   May 20th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

CNN: Your exit polls are no longer an accurate measure of the way people think. Everyone knows that these exit polls will be hyper-politicized and repeated over and over for an entire week, and therefor people respond in the way they think will help their candidate. I know if you approached me I would definately lie, I'm sure I'm not the only one.

For instance, I'm sure that more than 54% of voters in Kentucky know that Obama will win the nomination, and most of those 42% that stated that Clinton will win are simply saying it for the political power that these exit polls carry. It seems impossible to me that that many voters are really living under a rock.

Linda31   May 20th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Glad they realise it. Now can we get on with the general? Please Hillary?

Next stop, White House!

Linda, CA   May 20th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

I have been a democrat for over forty years and donated a lot of money to the party but if Obama is the candidate my vote and money are going to McCain.

Morgan   May 20th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

I still don't get it. Hilary and Obama's policies are nearly identical!!! Yet Hilary supporters won't vote for Obama and for McCain who is VASTLY different than Clinton???? There seems to be NO logic to the switch besides Race and Gender. They have different styles but that is moot if stick to your beliefs! Wake up Democrats!

Marty2   May 20th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Marty, Obama is not the choice of the DNC, he is the choice of the majority of american democratic primary voters.

Ardnuas   May 20th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

I totally AGREE............Voters..... let's focus on John McCain!
Obama/Hagel ( I want Chuck Hagel to be VP)

tiffany jackson   May 20th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

This is beyond STUPID- You got Bill Clinton in KY basically fanning the flames saying Hillary's oppnent does not care about you- you go out there and show them that folks like us- Bill you mean Martha Vineyard vactioning 109 million dollar latte sipping people? Give me a break. Barack and Hillary agree on 95% of the issues while Hillary and McSame agree on less than 1%- yet they (voters in Ky) will vote for McCain- I call a spade a spade when I see it and they don't want to vote for Barack because of >>>>>>>>HE's Black, Muslim, Unpatriotic- Where is McCain's flag pin or even Hillary- Can we cut Ky AND WV out of AMerica?

Pedeen   May 20th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Go go Sen Obama! new generation new ideas!. Why Obama should win!, almost all production jobs were outsourced in third world countries during Clintons era? yes or no? Affirmative, time to change our schools to meet the needs of the global market! more innovations eg (Google). More innovations with our cars ( not yet met). Up grade our education system, find the best teachers on earth, help our seniors!! who have given so much! make peace instead of unnecessary wars! restore the respects which America deserves as a Nation!!!! way to go sen Obama

Texas for Hillary!   May 20th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Isn't that what CNN and all the rest of the pundits have said from the beginning the night he won Iowa. Didn't you all declare him "God" and the winner of this presidency? For me, I'll put my trust elsewhere. I will NEVER UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES VOTE FOR OBAMA. EVEN if HRC happened to be the VP. I cannot go against what I believe in just to have my party win. NO! I do not believe in him. The media, his supporters and politicians, pundits who have been so critical and demeaning of HRC from the start has helped to influence my decision. The media has not been fair by a long shot! The media shouldn't be in denial. They know what they have helped to create and how nasty his supporters are. They should have remained professionals. But again, it's not over!!

The Voice   May 20th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

All the red states that Obama won in February and March have almost taken out Hillary. My biggest concern and question is: Can Obama win the battleground states against McCain.

This is no longer a racist issue, nobody was talking racism or sexism against Hillary when over 90% blacks were voting for Obama and over 60% of males were voting for Hillary.

You can't pick and choose Obama supporters, that's just not the way it works.

RB   May 20th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

What a pity that they had a chance to impact the democratic nomination for the president of the United States for the first time in who knows how long, and they chose to vote along racial lines. Maybe, WV and KY are almost last in the primary race for a reason: so that you can't impact the nomination with your silly racists BS??

Eric   May 20th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Clinton will know what to do on day one. That's what worries me. Her style is to be aggressive to the point of being destructive, like Bush. She would not present a civilized demeanor to the rest of the world. She's tougher that the most aggressive male, OK! I believe it! But this is not the characteristic of our best, most effective presidents. They worked with the rest of the world. She would slice them up. After Bush, let's try some dignity again. Obama!

NO OBAMA,NEVER   May 20th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

When will the DNC and obama supporters realize that we will not vote for obama. We WILL NOT give this country to that traitor. He cares nothing about this country except to make it a third world country. I don't think I have ever hated someone so much in my life. God, this country has alot of stupid,gullible people in it. Remember your vote when you are paying for it.

Brad   May 20th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Hillary Clinton agrees with 90% of Barack Obama's "far left liberal ideas". Writing in her name in November will only help to keep that 90% of policies they agree on from coming to fruition.

NORA, FLORIDA   May 20th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Of course it continues to run deep when you have to media adding GASOLINE to the fire. Maybe the FIRE MARSHALL should site the news media for ARSON!!!

Marie in California   May 20th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

I see that CNN is "cherry-picking" it's exit polls in Kentucky. I'm watching Fox News right now and I'm getting a VERY different picture from their exit polls.....one that has Hillary riding high and Obama stumbling and falling by the wayside in comparison.

Shame on you CNN!

Moses   May 20th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

How do you expect a person that does not know many States are in the union to go against McCain? This guy gives the impression that he is on top of the issues, but reality is different.

McCain is creaming him already. What a weak candidate. Ask yourselves what States he won? He won the RED States that he wont visit if he becomes the nominee. (Example: Kentucky, West Virginia, etc...)

Michael   May 20th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

As a young America who recently graduated college, I hope the American people wake up and vote for the candidate who will take America forward in the right direction. This is why I ask voters from states like West Virginia and Kentucky to ask the following question: Who will take America in the right direction. I am confident if we do some soul searching that answer will be clear. America can not afford four more years of the Bush/McCain policies.

DJ, LA, CA   May 20th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Marty – are you sure you're not really a Republican that listens to Rush Limbaugh?

Do the math folks. Write-in for Hillary, no vote or vote for McCain all equal 4 more years in Iraq and Bush policies.

If that's what you really believe in...then y'all must really be Republicans posing as Clinton supporters. Get real.

Dal CA Republican   May 20th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Hillary listen to the people your people what are they saying. Go out in a blaze of gunfire.

Jim   May 20th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

WHOEVER is the nominee, lets unite and rally against the republicans.

Democrats 08!!!!!

No Obama!   May 20th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

He will NOT get voted in as President!!!!!

JIM WHITTAKER   May 20th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

DUH!

Well, OF COURSE! Barack Obama's going to be the Dem.
nominee! It's so clear, even Ray Charles could see that!

See, we all CAN get along. And agree.

SLO Bear   May 20th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Voting patterns in Kentucky and West Virginia are scary for two reasons: They illustrate the need for an improved education system, and they show why Republicans (and status quo Democrats) may not really, truly want such reform.

joe DeSoto, MO.   May 20th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Just remember BUY ONE GET ONE FREE Hillary & Bill in the Whitehouse. Two real leaders,not one big loser. Bring back the Clinton years!
Go Hillary!

CO - converted Clinton Supporter   May 20th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Any voter who says they would vote for McCain over Obama in November should have there rights to vote permanently revoked. You are an absolute moron if you go into an election and not vote based on the issues. Hillary and Obama are practically the same candidate, very few actual differences. And to go to November saying you would not vote for the nominee that more closely resembles your ideals just because it is not the person you backed, is being and IDIOT. Now I know why this country is going down the road it is.

MD Houston   May 20th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

marty May 20th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

That is the dumbest thing I have ever heard. I guess it is Obama's fault that he won more states. His fault that he won more votes...and his fault that he won more pledged delegates.

PLEASE SHUT UP WITH THAT NONSENSE. You must be drunk.

Cruz, OH   May 20th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Maybe your right Ron, TX, but I would also have to say they are delusional as well...as are many of the die-hard Hillary supporters...heck even Hillary herself at this point. Lets wrap this up and get it together people.

Chut Pata   May 20th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

"only 33 percent of Clinton backers said they would vote for Obama should he be the party’s nominee. That compares to 71 percent of Obama supporters who say they are willing to support Clinton if she wins the nomination."

Obama supporters are genuine democrats whereas Hillary supporters are Republicans in disguise. They would vote McBush in General Elections even if Hillary is nominated.

Disguised Republicans just want to use Hillary as first line of defence for McBush against Obama.

Hillary Will Win   May 20th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Racists fer Hillary 08!

We wont vote for no boy, only Hill or that Scottish feller!

Linned   May 20th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

I'm am not saying this to anger anyone but the numbers don't lie. The DNC will decide what to do with the Michigan and Florida votes so that is the unknown, but they did say that it would be done in a manner that is fair to both candidates.

Mary Euless Texas   May 20th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

I will vote for Hillary Clinton for President. If she is not the democratic nominee I will vote for John McCain. Because I believe he will do less harm to our country than Obama. In fact I will be putting a sign in my front yard supporting McCain. It will say fellow Clinton Supporters vote for John McCain because he will bring less harm to our country than Obama.

Sharon Minnesota   May 20th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

They've been brain washed by CNN or they are planning to vote in the General Election for John McCain. Either way Barack Obama looses.

OBAMA 4 President   May 20th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

There is no nice way of saying it, I do believe most Clinton supporters are RACIST!! If you declare yourself as a democrat and would rather vote for McCain, a Republican in the general election, then you really need to do some soul searching. It is white dominance you're voting for. I hope Mccain puts a black on his ticket, what will the racists do then?

Rick   May 20th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Keep running Hillary. Continue to be The Great Divider

kim portland, oregon   May 20th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

obama or clinton 08!!!!!!!!!!!!

democrats 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

i am not a bitter obamabot. although it is safe to say obama is the "presumptive nominee", if hillary pulls a miracle i will support her 10000%.

NO MORE REPUGS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Paul   May 20th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

"It’s another sign Clinton’s supporters in Kentucky remain fiercely loyal to the New York Democrat and hopeful of her chances".....

More like.. its a sign that People in Kentucky are uneducated!! Funny
how clinton can only get votes from these people...

42%... of people in kentucky actually think she will WIN the nomination! even though she has already lost!... HAHA!!!

John Smith   May 20th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

When Gore and Kerry ran, the Democrats never experienced this big rift in the party.

Either, racism is stiil high in this nation OR

Why is it that the Clintons always screw up whatever they touch? By the time Bill left office, this nation was equally divided– RED and BLUE

Why can't people let Obama close this big gap in this nation? This man is both BLACK and WHITE, got it!!!

58 white old ladies for OBAMA   May 20th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

HE IS OUR NOMINEE AND OUR NEXT PRESIDENT.

THE VOTERS OF THIS GREAT NATION HAVE HAD ENOUGH.

Join The Change Express   May 20th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

YES WE CAN ! and wouldnt it be sweet if we had an upset in Kentucky?..oh yeah, baby..LETS BARACK THIS JOINT.

OBAMA 08/12

Laura   May 20th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Marty, did it bother you that so many superdelegates endorsed Clinton months before anyone even voted? She started the primary season with a 150+ lead in superdelegates. How is it ok for them to come out early but not the ones who have come out for Obama recently?

MF   May 20th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Bill, you reporting is always lovely and interesting to read. Why is no one asking voters when they will start shunning hillary. Why is she sitll in the race? Have they (Hillary and Bill) not caused enough damage to the party?

Dana   May 20th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Glad they at least know how to count in both states.

John   May 20th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Whoever think is obama will lose this nomination to hillary is sleeping, the really need to wake up.

Noah   May 20th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Ok, all you paid Obama supporters, make up your mind...are you being paid to make us Hillary supporters like your guy, or are you being paid tonight to trash Hillary even more...sad..Were are all the real democrats..thats right..they voted for Clinton.

spencer   May 20th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Down with Obama, and his no experience............

Obama 2008   May 20th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Obama doesn't need nor want the uneducated Clinton supporters to win, so good luck crying when Clinton or Mccain losers.

It's record turnout for Obama which will wipe Mccain off the map, so say hello to president Obama.

hello   May 20th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

I will tell you why clinton supporter will not vote for Obama
because he jump 8 years earlier and divided the party,
If he would have waited, Hillary would have selected him as vicepresident .

Berat, Park Ridge, IL   May 20th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Loyalty in politics means about as much as horseshoes. I'm so sick of this idea that Democrats and Independents who back Clinton won't back Obama. That's bull. If they're backing Hillary because they like her ideas, they're going to back Obama. If they're backing Hillary for any other reasons (Operation: Chaos, racism, elitism, etc.), they weren't going to vote for her in the general, anyways.

New democrat   May 20th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

I'l be voting for the 1st time, and I think BaraK is the best fit among all. HRC should step aside to unite the party. She can help more America that way than fighting for her own to win a lost nomination.

fredrick denver   May 20th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

uneducated voters vote for clinton right?....well there you go.

steven   May 20th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

America is more than just being white.and think your right..

Obama 08

Fact   May 20th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

The fact is , this is according to CNN polls where Only Obama supporters participates. I would wait till tonight for the real result.

Moses   May 20th, 2008 6:23 pm ET

Obama does not know how many States are in the union. How do you expect him to know what to do? He give the impression that he knows his stuff; but reality is a different story.

McCain is creaming him already. BS can take you so far.

KCbob   May 20th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

I guess mathmatics isnt very big in Kentucky.....

David Goldman for OBAMA   May 20th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

WE THANK THE VOTERS.

Eric   May 20th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Yes he will!

Really, who cares if Obama won't win Kentucky? Kentucky has been a red state for a long time. Oregon seems to be a state Obama can count on, and I wouldn't be so sure Clinton would win there if it were Clinton vs. McCain.

Hillary supporters who plan on backing McCain: GET OVER YOURSELVES! Even if you don't like Obama as a person, PLEASE don't vote for 4 more years of Bush. I'm sure you'd expect us Obama supporters to back Hillary if she were the nominee.

Ross in MD   May 20th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Sounds like Kentucky is a little behind on the times....

v.ananthan   May 20th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

REASONS WHY SOME ARE NOT GOING TO VOTE FOR OBAMA:

OBAMA IS NOT COUNTING FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN….

LEADING DEMOCRATS AND THE MEDIA WERE SUPPORTING INEXPERIENCED OBAMA AS A REAL LEADER AND TREATING HILLARY CLINTON REAL BADLY WITHOUT EVEN KNOWING OBAMA AND HIS CONNECTIONS…..

OBAMA IS TRYING STEAL THE NOMINATION BEFORE EVERY STATE HAS VOTED..

HILLARY WILL BE GETTING THE POPULAR VOTES AND OBAMA IS GETTING THE NOMINATION WITH THE HELP OF DELEGATES FROM LOW TURN OUT CAUCUSES–

THIS IS MAKING HILLARY SUPPORTERS ANGRY AND THESE MAY BE THE REASONS THAT THEY WON`T BE VOTING FOR OBAMA IN NOVEMBER……

joe DeSoto, MO.   May 20th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

I feel things would be different if the media was as loyal to Clinton as they are to Obama. I am sick of how the press babies him. McCain won't be that nice. He just can't win.
Go Hillary!

richard   May 20th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

i voted for bill clinton happily and today hillary,s supporters are not willing to vote for obama. this will be interesting to see... its so bad hillary is accepting karl roves endorsement...

Wanakee Hill   May 20th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

At least these voters are well informed and not living in fallacy land. That's a plus!

ready for some action   May 20th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

fiercely loyal or fiercely stupid??

PCEMKER   May 20th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Kind of a silly poll. Really doesn't tell anyone anything that wasn't known before hand.

The Truth   May 20th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

We already knew this,... NEXT......On to the G.E. and defeat McBush!

OBAMA '08!

Marge Hibbing Mn   May 20th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

OBAMA will ruin the Democratic Party. He will cause us to have another republican president. When this piece of crap sinks into the swamp and takes his wife with him, this country will start to heal....it takes more than a chanting dancing rock star characterists to be a president.

Patrick, Lake Stevens, WA   May 20th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

This is precisely why Obama may need to put Clinton on the ticket as his VP running mate. His inability to woo those rural older white voters is going to be a huge issue with respect to winning the White House in November – especially in the swing states.

Ron, TX   May 20th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Disillusioned would be my word of choice for voters in the Appalachia region. They've been dragged down and stepped all over so long, they just don't know what's happening at all anymore.

Joe   May 20th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Unfortunately its a comparison of smart vs dumb. Hopefulyl they are smart enough to listen to Clinton when she says she will support Obama if he is the nominee.

Chuck, Democrats United We Stand   May 20th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

More spin to divide us with. Gezz, do you have anything or positive to say?

HPE   May 20th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Once again...is Obama to blame for the bigotry that exists in this country? Are we saying that because bigots won't vote for him, he should not become the Democratic nominee? Is Hillary suggesting that she should be the nominee because she can get the white bigot vote???

Voice of Reason   May 20th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Duh.

marty   May 20th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Write in Hillary Clinton in November. Do not stay home, do not vote for McCain. We can show the DNC what we think of their choice. This thing with Obama reminds me of a free concert I attended. We were all standing in a nice line, and suddenly 4/5 people broke rank and started a stampede. A lot of people were hurt in the process. The stampede of superdelegates before all the votes are in, is like what happened before the gates were open. It is going to hurt the DNC, and the nominee. Let the Obama-bots call us racist. They don't like Hillary , well we don't like Obamas' far left liberal ideas. That does not make us racist

Lisa   May 20th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

The only reason they are saying that is because the Media is lying to them. Obama is not going to win!

Martin   May 20th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

NOMINEE

BUT

NOT

PRESIDENT !!

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