May 21, 2008
Posted: 06:36 AM ET

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Clinton and Obama supporters both said Clinton attacked unfairly.
Clinton and Obama supporters both said Clinton attacked unfairly.

(CNN) — Even in a state Hillary Clinton appears to have won by 35 points, a majority of Kentucky voters say the New York senator attacked Barack Obama unfairly.

According to the exit polls, 54 percent of voters said Clinton launched unfair attacks on Obama, though that didn't seem to deter voters there from supporting Clinton — 55 percent of those who said Clinton attacked unfairly still voted for the New York senator.

Clinton faced a similar statistic in West Virginia last week. There she won by 41 points, but nearly 60 percent of voters said she made unfair attacks against the Illinois senator.

Filed under: Exit Polls


Hillary Huckabee Romney McCain Rodham Clinton   May 21st, 2008 10:21 am ET

They may be ignorant, but they ain't stupid.

Harvey in Va   May 21st, 2008 10:21 am ET

well I am one Hillary supporter that doesnot think she is attacking unfairly and wish she would do more

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 21st, 2008 10:15 am ET

Politics, by its very nature, has always been unfair.

But Hillary Clinton takes it to a new level. And that's why she's losing!

yvonne   May 21st, 2008 9:51 am ET

Most of you don't understand that threats won't get you anywhere. Sure most of you say that you won't vote for Obama if Hillary isn't on the ticket. That's ok. Most of you crossed from voting republican and voted for her, just to get her in and him out. Didn't work. No weapons formed shall prosper. I am a black american and most of us that are over 40, didn't utlize the option of a college education. Which means that we were hard factory working (black americans).until they went overseas. So most of us are use to struggling. I am not saying that white american don't struggle. I just think that the idea of that happening again, won't be ovewhelming. It's like a been there, done that type of situation. No noone want to struggle all their life but if people choose to try to dictate you life by what they want, be careful. The hole that you dig for someone else, could become a pit for you!!!!!!

Susan, Atlanta, GA   May 21st, 2008 9:46 am ET

I've said since Day One that Ms. Clinton has been making a big mistake by attacking her opponents. Instead of focusing on her own strengths and accomplishments she has insisted on getting down in the mud and slinging it . . . to her detriment. She doesn't have to play dirty to win; apparently she is going to learn that playing dirty has led to her defeat. I dare say that ego and her feeling that SHE was the presumptive nominee has also led to her decline.

Jonathan   May 21st, 2008 9:46 am ET

All these looser bloggers have nothing to do but talk about Obama, Hillary, McCain. You dorks are unpaid campaign staff and not normal people. Geeks.

Cory in Little Rock   May 21st, 2008 9:46 am ET

Her campaign did use some dirty tactics earlier on but has calmed down on that front recently.

You really can't blame white folk in Kentucky and WV for banding together for a candidate that looks like them. As a person of mixed heritage that was born in America, I understand that having someone that doesn't look like you as a leader can sometimes be to your disadvantage.

But once again, Barak's "bitter" comment comes to fruition…. "Bitter" people… "Poor" people… "cling" to what they know. Whether it be guns, religion, race, or region.

We need someone in the White House that will allow us ALL to be less "BITTER"!

Mr. B.   May 21st, 2008 9:45 am ET

The same old politics……………And this is why,

America Is Ready
Obama 08

Faye Hudson   May 21st, 2008 9:45 am ET

Why is it that people are not looking to t he person most Qulified to hold this office . Why Why Why….Hillery is the Only one that can help us get our country back.

Uncle Sam   May 21st, 2008 9:42 am ET

We have on the one hand a naive presidential hopeful who promises change , while on the other we have an experienced heroic statesman with a proven record of change. Am I missing something?

Americans for McCain '08

Christi   May 21st, 2008 9:42 am ET

Jordan from SD:

You may be right in some respects concerning the media being biased, but I highly doubt that Obama is "buying" superdelegates. So far, the American people have voted and results have been tallied. Whoever the eventual winner is, and I think it's pretty clear, should energize the Democratic party to unite behind that nominee in order to get the Republicans out of the White House. I also think that should Obama become the nominee, he should make his own choice as to V.P.

wd in calgary   May 21st, 2008 9:42 am ET

It's simple human nature - easier to ingest Clinton's low-brow garbage than it is to engage in the effort needed to lift one's head up for a moment and think beyond life that unfolds on the cover of the National Enquirer.

Mike   May 21st, 2008 9:41 am ET

Every time she opens her mouth she turns more people off. Even her supporters are sick of listening to her. The best thing the Democratic Party could do is force her to withdraw from the race. We are lucky we have a person like Obama to save us from four more years of the Clintons.

Obama 08 YES

Marie   May 21st, 2008 9:41 am ET

To Bucky - I guess State caucuses don't matter to you like they don't matter to Senator Clinton. They are still Americans voting for the candiate that they want in the Fall. When they are counted, he has more delegates. Why is Senator Clinton always trying to change the rules mid game?

DALLAS   May 21st, 2008 9:40 am ET

Clinton you are hurting the democatic party something seriously and I know you are doing this intentionally. I would never vote for you and will advocate for others not to vote for you either. NO MORE LYING TO THE PEOPLE. OBAMA IS BLACK/WHITE

Chris C from Florida   May 21st, 2008 9:38 am ET

Why is hilary trying to use 2 majorly RED STATES as some sort of proof that she can win? wow she won WV and KY… umm she does realize she wont carry either of those in a november election right, hell for that matter TX either.

Lindalee   May 21st, 2008 9:38 am ET

Obama had the most awe inspiring speech? He stuttered and stammered all the way through it. It pains me to listen to him.

Bill   May 21st, 2008 9:37 am ET

I'm a 63 year old white male, and I find it hard to believe that most of those votes were based legitmately on her experience and skill.
I wonder if Clinton privately feels bad about some of the people in West Viriginia and Kentucky voting for her because she is white?
The media seems like they are scared to recognize the so-called, "Obama problem" for what it really is. However, personally I don't think it's Obama's problem. It's the peoples' problem who can't see past someone's race. Yes, I think our race relations have improved a little, but these results show their is still more work to be done. About 26% of the Democratic voters in Kentucky based their vote on race.

Chipster   May 21st, 2008 9:37 am ET

"The Clinton Legacy?" Bill Clinton's legacy is eight years of peace and prosperity. Despite $70 million worth of investigations and every possible flaw revealed (how many of us would fare as well), prosecutors and political witch-hunters came up empty-handed. The best they could do was a tacky affair.

Sen. Clinton, however, has a rich history of public service since her high school and college days. She has worked to improve education, health care, and legal rights for the disadvantaged. She was a real college professor; didn't just play one during the campaign. Despite efforts to paint her as untrustworthy with distortions and false accusation, she has kept her focus on helping women, children, families, and minorities. She has proven that she has actually read the U.S. Constitution and been a consistent defender of due process and equal protection.

Even though it's clear that she is human and capable of mistakes, that isn't such a bad legacy. You don't make many mistakes when you're only committed to being "present."

Patrick   May 21st, 2008 9:37 am ET

It is time we see a man as a man or a woman as a woman. Whether be white, black, male female or any race or gender. We have come a long way no need to look back we owe this to our children. Out of many we are one. This is what all democrats should be saying. We cannot afford to push this country down the drain because we are so blinded by our own selfish ways. If that’s the seed we want to sow then that’s the fruits we are going to reap come November.

Would we want to see more of our children taken from us by a senseless war? Do we want to see the cost of living slipping from our reach? Do we want to see a continued increase in gas price? Come on Democrats wake up. Who ever win Obama or Clinton they have my vote. This is not about a person it is about policies.

This was why we all came to the promise land the "Great America". If you are a true Democrat you will do the right thing come November. God bless America.

Marty   May 21st, 2008 9:37 am ET

Let me also say for all the talk about BHO and if it was not for the "black" voters, the exact same thing is going on with HRC and the "women" voters as well and the last I read was the vast majority of HRC's "women" voters are by far the largest part of the group that vow not to vote for BHO when he wins the nomination! Sexism in this primary is equally as bad as racism in this primary.

norm   May 21st, 2008 9:36 am ET

I cannot vote for criminals, sorry Hillary.

Less, Austin Tx   May 21st, 2008 9:36 am ET

Hillary has too much desperation on her face. Who wouldn't want to be catered to, living in the White House. Her first verbal impression that I tunned into, before I made my decision, was her use of the word "I . . . ", "I . . . ", "I . . . ", and not enough of "We . . . " We should be the center of attention, not just 1 person who is trying to get into the White House.

Anonymous   May 21st, 2008 9:36 am ET

It only solidifies that there still exist Racism in small Pockets in the USA. It also explains that we have a lot of work to do with Racism in general and really have no voice or opinions when we discuss issues like this abroad.

How can you talk to others about it when, you still have the same issue in your own country.

Independent   May 21st, 2008 9:35 am ET

Well to all you who are going to vote for the third Bush term policy because Clinton is not going to win are full of it! Clinton and Obama policy are nearly identical so why would you vote for the Republican policy that clearly has this great nation in a total mess? I can't think of anything else but racism and gender. Women are angry and would rather vote to screw this country up more because a woman lost in the primarys and some White because they don't want to see anyone that is not their color. That is why this country is in the mess it's in now. I for one well not vote for a Republican this election or the next. This Independent is voting Democrat regardless of who is on the ticket.

P. Mcguinty   May 21st, 2008 9:35 am ET

How someone can vote for a candidate who is not able to manage her financial campaign?

C from GA   May 21st, 2008 9:35 am ET

You know…..it is so sad that we Democrats have allowed ourselves to be torn apart like this. It also showed me that we aren't as progrssive as we often claim to be.

Understandably, each candidate has their supporters who strongly believe he or she is the best for the country. It seems that Obama will secure the nomination so we all have to get off our high horses and unite to defeat the Republicans in the general election. All of thos sayig they won't vote, if their candidate is not the nominee are just playing into the GOP's hands. We need to come together and prevent another Bush term.

If you stay home because your candidate is not the nominee, then you should keep your mouth shut when we go through another Bush term that includes: an extended war, getting rid of a woman's right to choose and civil rights challenges. Can you really call yourself a Democrat by acting this way? I know because I was saying the same thing in January and I had to come to my senses that we need to unite behind the Democratic nominee to win the White House.

Look, stop taking this nomination race personally because Obama and Clinton are the ones running this race not you and I. Too many people are attacking each other personally and acting with a grade school mentality. Get off your high horse and try to work together. I just hope we can come together in the end.

Ohiovoter   May 21st, 2008 9:35 am ET

That's laughable. The only attacks I hear are attacks on Dubya and McCain. GIVE US A BREAK!

Randy M   May 21st, 2008 9:35 am ET

To JORDAN from SD: The Clintons expected the black vote from day one. They felt they were entitled to it since Bill was the "first black president". Hillary is who Hillary is. The media has nothing to do with it. Before the primaries ever started over 50% of the country did not like or trust her. The baggage she so proudly proclaims is all out there is exactly why she would never win the general election. She is old school politics, morphing herself weekly as the polls dictate. First she 's strong and experienced, then soft and found her voice, now she's being treated unfairly by a sexist media. It's all just to get the vote, not to help us. If she's been working for 35 years to help women and the poor, she's done a lousy job.

Lori   May 21st, 2008 9:35 am ET

Response to "voice from another continent": you are SO right. I am so amazed by the people here who vote only on their emotional connection to a candidate. If you asked them where the candidate stands on some of the issues, many of them would not have a clue. They either love a candidate or "hate" them, vehemently, and let's face reality–we don't even know these people. Because of the media, it has become more of a popularity contest. Bush got elected because people perceived him as a regular guy–one of them, so to speak. This was far from reality. Talk about elitest! Born with a silver spoon, elite schools, never had to serve in the armed forces or even do his required time in the reserves…he's not remotely like any of us regular folks. Both candidates have books, autobiographies, websites–there is so much information out there to help us make an intelligent choice. Instead votes are cast based on emotional response to 30 second ads on television. If people would think about it, we would not be hearing a democrat say they would vote for McCain. It's so absurd.

Chris C from Florida   May 21st, 2008 9:35 am ET

CLINTON OR MCCAIN "MOVEMENT" … are actually the idiotic republicans on this site trying to make ruccus.

You never see republicans posting isnt that funny? only "clinton or mccain supporters"

Jack   May 21st, 2008 9:35 am ET

To everyone who supports Senator Clinton that say they will not vote for Barrack is simply following their hearts and it displays what they fell about race relations in this country. It also so speaks with volume what they feel about a person of color being able to hold the nations highest office. So think about it America are you saying what I see in the underlining of their support and words. How can there be change if those who refuse the idea of change. Barrack is good enough to serve in the senate but not the whitehouse. The land of the free and liberty and justice for some or is it for all.

texaslibby   May 21st, 2008 9:35 am ET

*biting my tongue* To Hillary supporters….Blacks voting for Obama is not racist. It is not racist because they are voting for someone who understands their culture, someone from their community…unlike many Whites in West Virginia and Kentucky. They are only voting for Hillary because they refuse to vote for an African American. That is racist. Please understand the difference. Many Blacks are voting for Obama for the very reason many women are voting for Hillary.

Kevin McCann   May 21st, 2008 9:35 am ET

Of course she is going to unfairly attack Obama, that is what someone who is losing does. She is done, and she knows it, there is no reason for her to continue on.

She is a Clinton and believes that she deserves the oval office, well she is wrong. Her mickey mouse math using Florida and Michigan is not even enough to get her by. She needs to act like a lady who knows it is time go, and exits politely.

Wake up AMERICA   May 21st, 2008 9:34 am ET

Many Clinton supporters don't even know what the issues at hand are. If you call yourself a "Democrat" you should stand by your party. If everyone actually listened to what both candidates are saying its relativly the same thing.

Let's face it America many of the people saying "I will never vote for Obama" are really saying "I will never vote for a black man." Thats the society we live in.

And all this "Clinton has gotten a majority of the blue-collar white voters" what does that really mean? So white people are are the only hard workers in America? I know alot of hard working black people in America and they are not voting for her! And guess what: OREGON IS ONLY 2% BLACK!!!

McCain = Bush = War in Iraq = $4 GAS = Recession

Oh yeah thats right…we are in an ECONOMIC SLOW DOWN…what was I thinkin!

So good luck voting for McCain Clinton supporters…and may GOD help you.

happy2bnappy   May 21st, 2008 9:34 am ET

Hillary '08 - its not fair the way the media is treating her. Stop it now

Jim in Green Bay   May 21st, 2008 9:34 am ET

No disrespect to Senator Clinton, but the ticket should be Obama -Biden.

Mo   May 21st, 2008 9:33 am ET

It's always interesting to read the "I'll vote for McCain over Obama" idiots. You'd vote for someone so significantly different from Hillary simply because you think you don't like Obama. This isn't for prom king or queen. Please use the issues when voting!

Obama '08
or
Hillary '08

Anyone with policies aligned with the likes of G.W. Bush (hint hint McCain) shouldn't even have a chance at the White House!

God sent him   May 21st, 2008 9:33 am ET

Those of you who said you will not vote for Obama if he is elect as the democratic candidate are not true democrat. You are all comfortable with the way the country is running under the Bush Admin. Vote for Mccain, join the Army and go to Iraq and return home in a casket. You will be miss by your mom and dad and the counry forget you within two weeks.

Bodine/MU   May 21st, 2008 9:33 am ET

What do you expect from a crooked, corrupt, power hungry, back stabbing and lying peice of crap. HAS EVERYONE FORGOT ABOUT WHITEWATER? HAS EVERYONE FORGOT ABOUT ALL THOSE CROOKED AND CORRUPT THINGS SHE HAS DONE IN HER YEARS IN POLITICS? Her and Slick Willy are almost as bad as BUSH. Not quite but almost as bad. She basically reading right out of Carl Rove's tatics book.

Michelle from Colorado   May 21st, 2008 9:32 am ET

Bill B of MD, your comments and thoughts are the closed racist type. Are you trying to say that the only reason a (white) person would not vote for Obama is because they are racist? Can you tell me 3 things you know that Obama will do for you if he comes into the Whitehouse? I can think of at least two that scar me, Communism and a Welfare State. It is not because he is black. It is because he is an ultra liberal and he hasn't got a plan. Jimmy Carter is a great example of what we are in for if Obama wins. I am sure he is a fine person and an eloquent speaker. But that never put bread on anyone's table or peace in anyone's backyard. Open up your mind and give it some thought.

NC Resident   May 21st, 2008 9:32 am ET

Why isn't anybody talking about her campaign being 31 million dollars in debt

Kim   May 21st, 2008 9:32 am ET

I think Hillary should tell voters that she doesnt need their vote if they are voting for her because she is white. But this same standard does not apply to Obama, he doesnt need to tell black voters not to vote for him because he is black. You see, black people have been voting for white candidates since it became legal for them to vote. There is no track record of bias when it comes to black voters however, in this election people have come right out and admitted to racial bias and actually voted in a way that substantiated it.

Olivia   May 21st, 2008 9:32 am ET

Those voters realized she had to fight back against the media that was strongly for Obama and the attacks on her for being a Clinton.
They were beating up on her. BUT……..those of you who followed the race know that while obama himself was sounding condescending to Hillary and making himself look like a nice guy on the podium, his campaign staff was beating the heck out of her……it was no secret.
Her supporters understood this and stuck with her.

NiceGuy   May 21st, 2008 9:31 am ET

Don't get it twisted, Obama is Black so he should not be running this country. Only White people should run this country, because we know better.

No fry chicken or waterMelon in the white house.

McCain is the man.

tigger   May 21st, 2008 9:31 am ET

Lets Face it if Florida and Michigan's votes counted she would of done won…………………………….If He wins it wil be once again because of Florida. Hillary all the way.,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

barbara   May 21st, 2008 9:31 am ET

Hillary just can't "get" that she and the Clinton machine are the cause of her failure. Not Obama; not the "sexist" press. Although she has agreed to tone down her attacks on Obama, she is still trying to undermine him by trotting out various surrogates to blame sexism. She hopes this will produce a hardening of her supporters against him. To accomplish what? The Clinton fatigue is so palpable that she can not be resurrected in 2012. The best she can hope for is a graceful exit and a key appointment by a forgiving Obama.

Out of towner   May 21st, 2008 9:31 am ET

Hillary supporters who would vote McCain really make me wonder. I mean, they're darn near polar opposites in terms of politics. Why would you flock to Hillary and then flock to McCain? Either they REALLY want a female president or they're utter racists.

Next time you see a Hillary supporter who says they will vote McCain if Obama gets the democratic nomination, ask them what they liked so much about George W. Bush, and how comfortable they would be if he was in power for another four years, because that's what they're getting with McCain.

dee from New York   May 21st, 2008 9:31 am ET

Well..Clinton played politics. Everything is fair in politics. She did what politicians have been doing for long.

Obama came as change agent and made people realize about unfair attacks. So, when Clinton attacked Obama this year- people realized that.

Marty   May 21st, 2008 9:30 am ET

Even Helen Keller can see the Clinton plan is "If I am not the nominee I will gaurentee Obama will not win the presidential election". Plain and simple Obama can win this, he is winning this. Do not think for a single second that HRC does not realize that the longer she stays in this race for the nominee, that she cannot win, the ONLY thing she in actuality is doing is pushing her supporters away from BHO and more importantly the democratic party. She has the ability to bring her supportters together and speak well of BHO and she just refuses. there is a word for that and it is selfish! And lastly we keep reading about 40-50% of HRC supporters will vote either for McCain or not at all is infantile! for ANY democrat to vote for a 3rd term of Bushanomics out of spite is also infantile.

S   May 21st, 2008 9:30 am ET

Hillary is just a typical politician. She will never change the country in a positive way. She is all about herself.

JERRY   May 21st, 2008 9:30 am ET

OF COURSE THEY ADMIT THAT SHE ATTACKED UNFAIRLY . BY STILL VOTING FOR HER THEY WANT TO DRIVE THE POINT HOME THAT THEY DON'T CARE, SHOWING THEIR LACK OF STANDARDS AND CHARACTER. THEY WILL NOT VOTE FOR HIM. THEY'RE REALLY PATHETIC.

Rickymo   May 21st, 2008 9:30 am ET

The reality is that both candidates are similar in their views so the only reason to hate Obama so much is that he is black. Democratic Obama haters need to confront their racism. Both candidates would be fine Presidents…and to suggest that anyone who vote for Mc Cain over Obama is just plain racist.

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 21st, 2008 9:29 am ET

Obama has won the democrat nomination. For those democrats who support Hillary and won't vote for Obama, I hope you are in the top 1% of the wealthy and don't depend upon someone else to sign your pay check. So may I suggest you rethink voting republican.

Nicole in NE   May 21st, 2008 9:29 am ET

I really don't appreciate the people who want to throw out caucus votes. It may not be the best way - but that's just too bad. I
stood there for 2 hours to support my candidate and did thousands of others who had caucuses.

I don't want to disenfranchise Florida and Michigan either, but please have some respect and don't disenfranchise us!!!!!

My VOTE, my ONE vote COUNTS! You can't just pick and chose which ones you want to count. That's why we vote in the first place!

Mike   May 21st, 2008 9:29 am ET

How stupid is that? The voters say she is attacking the black man unfairly, however, that did not prevent them from supporting the white women!!

Tee   May 21st, 2008 9:29 am ET

What makes Hiilary more experienced than Obama. She hasn't been in the senate that long. She talks about her foreign policy experience as first lady. What was the secretary of state doing at that time. Why is Condi working so hard in a position, if we listen to Hillary Barbara Bush should be doing. 35 years of experience? What has she done?

Mervin   May 21st, 2008 9:28 am ET

How unpatriotic, childish and foolish it would be for Clinton supporters to vote for McCain in the general election. That boggles the mind that you would be willing to vote for a third Bush term just because your candidate did not secure the nomination. It would be down right reckless to do such a thing. Look, Senator Clinton gave a valiant effort; she ran a good campaign but made some fatal errors for which to her detriment will cost her the nomination. We need to unite as democrats! We owe it to our country!

Derek   May 21st, 2008 9:28 am ET

Just noticed a couple of typos. Sorry about that….can't edit.

NHNV   May 21st, 2008 9:28 am ET

Yep, that's right she's still the bad girl. I can't count the times Obama called her a liar outright as if he didn't lie about Wright and Rezco, and Michelle came out of the box name calling. This process has been so lopsided and biased that I won't be casting any vote come November, and I've voted Democratic for 40 years. But I am done with this mess called an election. Now that Hillary has been practically derailed, let's all make nice and ask, no demand that she come out and denounce the racists who support her. Oh, I thought racism was dead, according to the other camp. Ask the millions of African Americans who labor under its weight daily in the workplace! It ain't dead and never will be, but when HIllary called it, the press jumped on her calling her a racist when she was just citing FACT! HRC didn't make this Democratic mess, so don't demand that she fix it. How condescending and patronizing for Obama to laud her "great run" blah, blah blah and the wonderful strides she has made for women,"
etc. Give me a break!

Amy from Michigan   May 21st, 2008 9:27 am ET

A vote for HIllary is a vote for the status quo in Washington, which, forgive me if I'm wrong, is not working for most Americans! With Washington insiders and lobbyists running her campaign, do voters really believe she's in this for them? Hillary has run a campaign of smear and fear because she will do anything, say anything to get elected. It saddens me that voters didn't send her home months ago, and send a clear message that we are fed up with business as usual in Washington.

Joe Black   May 21st, 2008 9:27 am ET

Liar, Liar, Pantsuit on Fire!

United We Stand - Divided We Fall   May 21st, 2008 9:27 am ET

Fellow Democrats PLEASE for the sake of our country and future generations PLEASE give up the idea of voting for McCain out of spite or disappointment for your candidate. As an Obama supporter I would never consider voting for McCain even if Senator Obama were not the nominee. I would gladly vote for Senator Clinton.

It's my hope that we will soon unite as a party and believers in what this country has stood for and represented around the world and do everything we can do be certain that whomever is the Democratic nominee stands on that podium on inauguration day. What a proud and glorious moment for all of us - after 8 years of George Bush.

Remember, there really is little difference in Senator Obama's and Senator Clinton's positions on healthcare, the economy, education, etc. There is a huge difference when you compare either to Senator McCain. I can't imagine what will happen to this country and our position in the world should McCain be elected. The dollar will get weaker, gas prices will continue to soar, we will remain at war, the Supreme Court will change we will be set back years.

I understand that we all want our candidate to win, but there can only be one nominee. Let's unite around whomever he or she is!

Adios Hillary   May 21st, 2008 9:27 am ET

Great. Hillary's core supporters are uneducated and racist, and now we find out they're okay with her Nixonian tactics. Clearly they're not voting on the candidate they think would do the best job; they're voting out of fear and ignorance.

I hope the remaining superdelegates develop backbones soon, before Hillary completely drags down the entire Democratic party on her way to Loserville.

D.Kimbro OHIO   May 21st, 2008 9:27 am ET

To JD. Your observation is wise, but don't look at that as a problem. It is like a family fight, you can say what you want to each other, the rules change when kid down the street says it. If you look at David McKinnon (McCains cheif media stategist) resigned, as opposed to pushing the standard republican spin. Senator Hagel has broken ranks w/McCain. I see his darkest days ahead. We have witnessed a street fight on the democratic side, however, we will have a singular focus in November. We have endured the worst of both of the democratic candidates, but the surface hasnt been scratched with McCain yet.

marvin c. custer   May 21st, 2008 9:27 am ET

what is this attack stuff….if there is something i should know bout obama i want to know now not after he is president .. the gop and oboma say this attack stuff cause there is nothing to say bout hillary.. except she will bring back surpluse of money and no deficet. and make federal reserve rich again and make the us a powerfull respected country again like it was in the late ninetys..that she was involved in…she knows how things are done.. if there is something bad to tell bout obama or anyone for that matter that is running for pres. it should be told so cut the sobbing she attacked obama boo hoo stuff..

Bayoubula   May 21st, 2008 9:27 am ET

Say anything, do anything Hillary. The only shocker here is that these people still vote for her.

Never Obama   May 21st, 2008 9:27 am ET

Who cares? This is politics. If you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen.

The move is on…

Hillary supporters will not support Obama in November IF he is the nominee. This is a movement with emails and websites that have already started circulated IF he is the nominee.

Sorry Obots. We want EXPERIENCE. It's either Hillary or McCain. Don't take it personal. It is what it is.

cathy lechien   May 21st, 2008 9:26 am ET

I have voted Democratic in every election since 1972 and I will simply not vote for Obama. His almost free elitist education has gone to his head and he is not in touch with middle America. His wife is more negative than anyone can blame Hillary Clinton for being. He will lose to McCain the way he lost to Hillary in Kentucky.

Dan from FL   May 21st, 2008 9:26 am ET

Any Hillary supporter that would vote for McCain over Obama is a complete idiot, considering Hillary and Obama are so similar on almost all the issues, and McCain is not really even close to them on many of the issues. Makes me wonder what the people's criteria for casting votes is in this country. Appears not to be issues, or Hillary supporters would stop being babies and vote for Obama because the issues match. Religion? They're all Christians, so that shouldn't be the reason, except for the stupid people who are too lazy to do their research who still think Obama is a muslim. Maybe…….skin color? I suppose Hillary and McCain are similar in that attribute. I don't know, would someone else shed some light on what characteristics Hillary and McCain share that would make someone who is not a complete idiot go from voting a man so similar to Hillary on many issues to a man so different? Until someone does that, I believe the presumption has to be that if you go from Hillary to McCain, you are a fairly stupid individual.

Tired of this nonsense   May 21st, 2008 9:26 am ET

It is hard to believe that people would say that if the person who wins the primary is not who I want, whether it be Clinton or Obama, I will vote for Mc Cain. That statement shows a sign of the blatant sexism, racism, and pure ignorance that still exists in this country. If your swing is the right to bear arms, or the woman's right to choose, do you think that the right to bear arms or Roe vs. Wade will really be repealed. Stop kidding yourselves. Vote republican if you want, and you can carry your gun to the homeless shelter because or you have no money because it remains in the hands of America's richest people! If you support Clinton or Obama, their stance on the issues that you really should be concerned with are very similar. I support Obama, but you better beleive that if Clinton is the nominee, my vote will be cast for her. I can't fathom another 4 years of the republican machine continue to destroy the US economy by waging a senseless war, and watching gas prices soar towards ten dollars a gallon and the rate of joblessness soar as well. Get it together people!!!!!!

David MD   May 21st, 2008 9:26 am ET

Please do not quit Hillary. Each voter has the right to choose!

OBAMA 4 President   May 21st, 2008 9:25 am ET

Forget unfair attacks, how about she is trying to use her wile to steal the nomination. She is more full of trickery than the devi!

Hillary, PLEASE GO AWAY!

Disappointed American Youth   May 21st, 2008 9:25 am ET

This is so sad. What are we trying to do? Select a presidential candidate or pick our favorite color?

New Day   May 21st, 2008 9:25 am ET

would anyone care about Florida and Michigan if Hillary was leading? Forgive me but, its hard to believe a person who screams for the vote to count one second, and then says they wouldnt vote for Obama because of race the next. Neither candidate was complaining about Florida and Michigan when Hillary was leading and no candidate has the power to stop the DNC from making a decision now, one way or the other.

The only fair way to handle it is either to revote or not count it at all. Unfortunately, it will probably be resolved in some deal between the candidates, instead. However, when I hear Clinton supporters say that the vote in Michigan should count as is, it just points out how desperate and unfairminded you are. Do you want every vote to count or just every vote for your candidate?

Jaqueline   May 21st, 2008 9:24 am ET

Rave,

You think Obama is more qualified to be President than Vice President Gore???????????

That's right Albert was already VICE PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!

For 8 years under President Clinton!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

And Albert is a he!! OF ALLOT more qualified to run the greatest country on earth than your LOSER GOD!!!!!!!!!!!

Stop smoking ObaLIAR stuff and stop INSULTING ALBERT!!!!!!!!!!!

for the good of the democratic party   May 21st, 2008 9:24 am ET

wake up people.. ask yourself who has run the better campaign?

Hillary who is 20 million in debt or obama who has 60-70 million in the bank ready to be unleashed on john mccain?? you decide.

I wish people in kentucky weren't so dumb…If they were true democrats you pick the strongest candidate and that is Obama. Clinton is trying to beat Mccain with experience and toughness and she will woefully lose that battle with a war hero who spent 35 years in the senate while clinton was baking cookies as first lady in arkansaw and D.C.

Dinnylou   May 21st, 2008 9:24 am ET

If we value EDUCATION, why do we not value the opinion of those among us, who are educated and well-read?

GO OBAMA!!

Pali Gupta   May 21st, 2008 9:24 am ET

We always knew that we are a "racist and supreme' society, while on surface we projected to be very tolerant.

The facts and ugly faces are coming into open! Why Clinton supporters
would NOT vote for O'bama? I am a Republican but intend to vote for Obama - for one reason…HOPE and Change (Washington). Educated socities don't fight. They sit with their enemies accross the table and find solutions. Big brother - don't shoot younger brother or w eek person of society - they sit with them and find solutions. Our Rambo days are over. "Showing" American flag days are over. Lets realize that American can bringpeace to this earth NOT by shooting/killing but by love, affection, and care. Obama stands for change.

Eunice, Maryland   May 21st, 2008 9:24 am ET

CNN keep spining and calling Clinton supporters uneducated and whatever you want. It is good news for John McCain. Obama with all his money will never win the Presidency. Hillary was pushed out by the CNN because she is a woman and the world is watching. Time will tell whether CNN picked a better candidate to suppport or not. CNN, you have betrayed this country over and over again. CNN betrayed America on the War in Iraq. CNN, you are a disgrace to this nation. You guys should go to another country to headquarter your station and leave America alone. Obama can never win the Presidency. He is fake and a liar. Why is he all of a sudden wearing the lapel pin that he said earlier does not show patriotism? So the flag now shows patriotism? Obama is a deciever and CNN is a sick News station that supports evil all the time. How can anyone look at Barrack Hussein Obama and support him? The guy has lied about everything he was caught on and he is still lying. All his friends are haters of America and he claims he does not share their views.
To the DNC, you guys will regret ever choosing Obama over Hillary. All of Hillary supporters will vote for McCain and get this, there is no amount of making up that will save the situation. America can no longer be fooled. Money can not buy the people's vote. America will use thier brain in November and Barrack Hussein Obama will not be the President.
CNN don't post this if you want. Post it if you want. I 've made my point.

Rod Smelser   May 21st, 2008 9:24 am ET

I don't really know if Hillary Clinton's criticisms of Barack Obama are fair or not.

But I do think she's entitled to pursue her goals through to the end of the primaries next month. However, at that point I would think she ought to make some kind of statement to the effect that Obama will be nominated. If she and Bill go all the way to the convention and demand that the roll be called, I would tend to think that's more about 2012 than 2008.

Obama/Kennedy   May 21st, 2008 9:23 am ET

Why can't we kick this evil woman to the curve and move on with life. Every body knows she is Evil and Monster she trying to destroy the Democratic party and America by her Evil doing and yet she claims she was treated unfairly because she is a woman. Who in the right mind is going to beleive her claim?

guess why ?   May 21st, 2008 9:23 am ET

off course they agree she is been unfair and still vote for her…

because, IT was NEVER about what Clinton or Obama said or did…it is only about their SKIN COLOR !

LORD have mercy…

Shawn   May 21st, 2008 9:23 am ET

Clinton supporters who say they will never vote for Obama if he is the nominee shows the narrow mind and shallowness of the individuals. They would rather let the opponet win than someone from their own party. You people need to get your head examined.

Debbie,NJ   May 21st, 2008 9:23 am ET

Anonymous you sound like a republican. The people from WV and Kentucky would vote for McCain if Hillary doesn't win because they are prejudice. What sane person would put their own interest at stake just to keep someone out of office. Hatred is very strong. Its so strong it would make you hurt even yourself and your loved ones. I just want to remind everybody how the Dem. Primary process goes. ANd it has been this ways for many, many years. The people in each state vote. Each state has a number of delegates that are seated. At the end of the process or until there's only one nominee left (most people drop out due to costs), the delegate count is what determines who the candidate is. Now this popular vote method that Hillary is trying to use is a general election count. SHe knew these rules when she went in. Her own husband went by these rules. She knows the process very well. You don't change rules in the middle of an election. This chaos would happen in every election if she is allowed to do it. Just like every state will break the rules if FL and MI are fully counted. Personally I'll be glad when the DNC gets sick of tiptoeing around her, respecting her, giving her space. I'll be glad when these 2 weeks are over and all of the primaries done so that Obama will be declared the winner, with the delegates giving him the points he needs and we can get on with the general. Hillary has taken woman to the next step of having a female President , along with the other female Presidential nominees.
Whitney H. Slocomb, 1960
Margaret Chase Smith, 1964
Shirley Chisholm , 1972
Patsy Takamoto Mink , 1972
Bella Savitzky Abzug , 1972
Ellen McCormack , 1976
Elizabeth Dole,2000
Carol Moseley Braun,2004

Aron   May 21st, 2008 9:22 am ET

Dear DNC Members and Super Delegates:

I am a heart-bleeding democrat and would like to make something clear to you before you guys make any decision.

1. I voted for Hillary in the spring. Here is the message: I will not vote for Obama in the fall, even if you guys make Hillary to get on the stage and urge us to do so.

2. I am not going to stay home either, but going to vote for McCain. Here is the reason: Hillary in better than McCain, but McCain is better than Obama.

3. Obama and Democratic Party would need Hillary to be in the ticket to win the Presidential election in this November. Here is the deal: If you want my vote, put Hillary on top of the ticket and Obama as the VP.

4. Let him serve as VP, first, and prove us that he really is a man of action, not words. Here is the promiss: I will campaign and vote for him in 2016.

Umpire   May 21st, 2008 9:22 am ET

This string of comments has the usual Republicans, posing as Clinton supporters, saying that they'll vote for McCain if Obama is the nominee. Planting such comments has become a significant element of Republican strategy. Watch for it.

Andy   May 21st, 2008 9:21 am ET

She's a Clinton. Did anyone expect anything else from her? She has waited for this opportunity for 16 years and nothing is going to stop her.

The crap she pulled with Michigan and Florida where she supported the DNC's decision then changed her mind and now will go to court over it is typical Clinton politics.

And we want this woman in the White House?

Roy   May 21st, 2008 9:21 am ET

Is time for Senator Clinton to leave and stop the negative adds. we are all tired of the Clintons comments and the damage to the NDP was done and to american people of course. Leave us alone and accept your defeat. Shame on Hilary.

Jake   May 21st, 2008 9:21 am ET

Why do people support Hillary ? Is it because of how she feels on the war?, is it health care?, is it about going green?, is it about how we are taxed? So let me see……. hmmmm……. Obama pretty much has the same views and stands on the same side of HRC on 99% of the issues, they both pretty much represent what Democrats want in 08…………. so why would a Clinton supporter vote for McCain, or not vote at all………………..hmmmm………… I wonder !!!!!

Democrats 08

Sweetie   May 21st, 2008 9:21 am ET

Congratulations Hillary for another great win!

Thank you for not giving up-we won't either!

It would seem that a Left Wing Nut Job in Training Pants receives votes from a small cult of followers that won't get him elected, even with every Liberal (including the Media) pulling for him along with spending 4 times the amount of money!

If the Democratic Party wants to win the General Election they had better have Hillary at the top of the ticket!

I think conservatives form all parties would vote for a Clinton/Obama ticket.

Conservatives will not vote for an Obama/Clinton ticket.

The prove is in the results for all to see, if you are not blinded by hype.

Chris   May 21st, 2008 9:21 am ET

Silly Obama nuts..He will never win. There are no Caucasus for him or his supporters to bully into voting for him. You can see who's side you are on in a Caucasus and the White people were scared the would be labeled Racist but the Obama nuts if they did not go to his side. That’s where Obama got most of his major wins. He will never win general election without them in the general election.

McCain or Bust…I will not be bullied into vote for Obama. I'm not blind like his cult is.

Obama and his cult have played of the racist card this whole election. How sad!

Tiachi   May 21st, 2008 9:20 am ET

what does this article and exit polling say about the people who vote for Hillary… scary!!!

When launching smears that there is no racism against Obama, Hillary should look at these results. Clearly she's only concerned with reading that which suits her. Like P Begala (a Hillary supporter) said last night on CNN, now is the time that she can come out and make some STRONG statements in favor of Obama and show some real character. That would not be so different from what's she's done in the past with all of her flip-flopping.

hrao   May 21st, 2008 9:20 am ET

How about Obama surrogates in the press and Axel rod substitues saying that it was racist to say that Lyndon Johnson signed the civil rights act which was King's dream. What is racist about that? Obama has so far talked a lot and does not have any thing specific to say about how to deal with Iran. One day he is wanting to talk to every body and on another day says he will have to set some preconditions. Hillary has pointed these out? Why not? Obama is playing the perfect politician and is waiting to see how Michigan and Florida will be to his advantage and hurt Hillary. He considers this fair game. Pointing out his faiures by his opponent are not attacks that are unfair. MCCain will cream him in November.

Mr Fix it   May 21st, 2008 9:20 am ET

I am amazed about some responses here, especially from some Clinton supporter who are falling for the change of rules and calculations that Clinton is hushly attempting push down the rest of the dems throat to her favor.

Here are the facts:

1- The current democratic primary and caucus rules were set up/ made way before Obama even was in the senate.
2- The same rules helped Bill Clinton win the party's nomination when he run.
3. Hillary new of these rules, when her husband run for the party's nomination, she was aware of those rules during her 8 years in the white house while her husband was being naughty, and she new of these rules when she declared her self as a candidate.
4- She was completely aware of the rules of engagement when Florida and Michigan decided to change their primaries date and she was completely aware and for the penalty these 2 states would face.
NOT THAT I AGREE THAT THE VOTERS SHOULD BE PENALIZED BECAUSE SOME politician in the respective states wanted to play politics. BUT RULES ARE RULES.
5- To now attempt to elusinate with what is the rules were this way or that way to portray your self as the stronger candidate is simply ignorant and demeaning to the electorate.
6- When and if Obama wins the party's nomination I would like to see the newly soft republican wanna be democrate Hillary Clinton fight tooth and nail to change the rules for her hopes in 2012.

LAST I WOULD LIKE TO CALL UP ON ALL DEMS AND MOSTLY THOSE SUPPORTING HILLARY TO LOOK BEYOND YOUR EMOTIONS AND DESSAPOITMENT TO WHAT THE FACTS ARE AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES WHETHER YOUR PREFERED CANDIDATE IS MAKING SENSE AT ALL?
She talks about this nomination as a hiring process for a job. How would you feel if you were the employer after having hired someone for se 15 dollars an hour and 6 months later they claim they were supposed to get 17 dollars an hour? This analogy may not be the best to explain Clinton's attempt to bend the rules to her favor but it is equally not flattering to other dems to hear one of their own flip flop and criticise the rules of engagement she proudly signed up for.

Obama O8 all Dems comming together for one cause and purpose.

Now take a deep breath, a smoke break or coffee break and digest what you just read.

Stefan   May 21st, 2008 9:20 am ET

Wait until you see the withering attack on the convention floor in Denver. It's gonna be devastating.

Chris   May 21st, 2008 9:19 am ET

Senator Clinton doesn't attack unfairly, just untruthfully, using very creative statistics. How could you possibly count FL and MI votes when Obama wasn't even on the ballots there?

Hillary girl   May 21st, 2008 9:19 am ET

1. Obama atttacked Hillary but had others doing the dirty work and covered up in his speeches by saying "It's Ok that she is saying this…I can take it … then he attacks her by saying "But…" and starts in. He is not innocent of making attacks !
2. Obama is "quietly planning his DNC campaign" because he
doesn't want to upset Hillary voters.
3. Last night's speech praising Hillary was ALSO "to not upset
Hillary voters." We are upset!
4. News media's overt and veiled sexist commentary HAS
upset Hillary's women voters. Obama's campaign HAS upset Hillary voters, a la Ferraro. This morning on your 8 o'clock news mentioned
the quantum physics guy's article "Lady, get out of the way!" while they were discussing the sexism problem!!! What if a woman had said,
"Man, get out of the way!" The response would have been, "Who does she think SHE is?" And in the same session, the woman guest says
Obama's speech last night was because he doesn't want to upset
Hillary's voters. Let's see, I guess that means be good little voters and do what you are told. If Cubans, as of today, and other groups, can rally for their cause , and all the black clergy and prominent black officials come to Obama's side, I ask you, why can't women rally around Clinton?? WE have had it and it will affect the general election. Unmentioned is the rampant sexism and salacious remarks on Obama blogs and sites!!! Truly disgusting! Yes we are angry and YES WE CAN!

WArt   May 21st, 2008 9:19 am ET

Well, if her own supporters say she has attacked him unfairly, why are they still supporting her. Yet they get all bent out of shape attacking him for staying under the leadership of Rev. Wright and supposingly supporting Wright. They need to look in their own backyards. They are no better in supporting her attacks.

Fitz   May 21st, 2008 9:19 am ET

Anyone with at least 1/2 a brain knows Hillary/Bill also has run a negative campaign including subtle hints about Abama's race and there were plenty of those. Remember "ELECTIBILITY" code word for he's "BLACK". It's abvious from some of the posts that many of you don't even have that 1/2 a brain.

I have to note last nights coverage on CNN was especially good. I mean certain things came out during the analysis noting Obama actually is in a bad position and Hillary put him there and how he has to walk a tight rope because of the obvious (Race). Obama has received a lot of "WHITE" support so those knuckleheads should stop acting as if he is being shunned. Look at Oregon, IOWA why don'tcha>

It was also noted that Hillary should say to those people that if they declined to vote for Obama simply because of Race they should keep their vote.

The truth is the truth and some of you should face it.

Osmond   May 21st, 2008 9:19 am ET

90 percent of the black vote just recently got to obama. if you remember she had a large chunk and edwards had a large chunk. just like bill richardson would win hispanics and how mit romney won in utah and mike huckabee was winning evangelicals. and the 90 percent of blacks who voted for barack doesnt make them racists. its the first viable black candidate in forever who is beating a name thats been in politics since 1992. There has already been clinton supporters saying they are voting for clinton simply because obama is black. but blacks arent voting against her because shes white. its completely different

Look byond   May 21st, 2008 9:19 am ET

Well her only commitement is to be the president of the USA.
She will do anything in her power to be in that position.

THIS IS THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE.

They voted the way they see fit, and I think we democrats should stand beside our nominee come November election.

john green   May 21st, 2008 9:18 am ET

Hillary Clinton or John McCain certainly will not be the right leaders to move this country forward. I'm an independent and have voted for Rebulicans in the past. Hillary has damaged the democratic race by injecting the race card and now playing sexism. She is arrogant and will do anything to clinch to the nomination. Our country does not need Dynasty system rather we need visionary and progressive leaders who will make this country once again an ecnomic power of the world on every level. Hillary is extremely upset ( clearly shows on her face)and truly believed that she had earned the nomination. I believe that once she's out, public will move on to focus on general election. I hope that a good majority of white voters in Kentucky; W.VA and other states will vote for Obama.

May God bless our country

Lee , PA   May 21st, 2008 9:18 am ET

Hillary's unfair attack tactics is nothing new. She learned it from the master Bill and still thinks it is the nineties. Her character says it all I will get it my way or the highway. After the white vote for me comment, she seems to grip the reality of inevitable change. Obama praised her work and contribution with the attack. Hillary's supporters see the same as his weakness point but it is a method of outsmarting an opponent. I wish the sky has opened and took Hillary to the Land of HOPE where she and her husband Bill can reminece the good time they had on the campaign trail. Obama must choose VP someone who believe in the people's power, his and Kennedy's ideals and love with immense of the constitution. A woman other than Hillary ( who is able to saturate his motto with hers) is a plus beacause they are different in belief and truthfullness. Sebilius or Amy of Minnesota to name a few. Thank you MR. Obama.

Kevin   May 21st, 2008 9:18 am ET

Kentucky and West Virginia are only known for two things each……..Shotguns and incest………………………..educated people……….get real…………that's why they follow Clinton and McCain……….they are racists hill billies who still drink from slop jars and chew tobacco at the dinner table and spit and have a mut named Duke chained up in the back yard who they give beer too……

mike   May 21st, 2008 9:18 am ET

Ahhhh, why do we want any of these guys?

MJV Tampa   May 21st, 2008 9:18 am ET

Billery is desperate backed into a corner wth no calculator!! I am going to send her one with INSTRUCTIONS on how to use it!! I hope Billery stays in it to the end!!

All the best to John McCain the next President!!

Lori   May 21st, 2008 9:18 am ET

JD–if you support Hillary, and she isn't nominated, you're going to vote for McCain? Is that what you're saying? Have you looked at his stands on all the major issues? He's the polar opposite of Clinton, and Obama. I am sick to death of democrats who will not stand with their party and vote for the candidate that is chosen. I prefer Obama but if Clinton wins, I will vote for her, campaign for her, whatever it takes to put a democrat in the White House. Both of these candidates are closer to my ideals than McCain will ever be. I don't want my daughter in Iraq in 6 years when she turns 18. Something needs to be done about health care. And social Security. And education….Come on Democrats. We are better than this and need to stand together. If the candidates can stand united when its all over, & they will, then why can't the rest of us?

hello   May 21st, 2008 9:17 am ET

All negative heading for hillary why don't you put heading that college graduate from kentuky supported Hillary.
do you think they are lesser educated then Oregon graduate?

David, Silver Spring, MD   May 21st, 2008 9:17 am ET

Duh! As soon as it became obvious this thing wasn't going to be the cakewalk she thought it would be, she started with innuendo, negative spin, and outright lies to sow fear, uncertainty, and doubt about Obama.

It started with her crazy claims that Obama's health insurance plan would abandon 15 million people (in truth, some estimate that approx. 15 million would opt out), and went down hill from there.

"Is Obama a muslim?" "No… as far as I know."

cindyct   May 21st, 2008 9:17 am ET

I cannot understand why so many HRC supporters are angry. Hillary has run a hard campaign and lost. She did her best. Unfortunately she had a weak campaign crew and a husband that undermind her. If she were in the same place Obama is now, she would be SCREAMING for him to withdraw…

Nash   May 21st, 2008 9:17 am ET

I am sure this poll was made among so called college educated and african-american voters. I am a college educated professor and trust me I know hoe dumb they can be.

John B. From New Hampshire   May 21st, 2008 9:16 am ET

you know what boggles my mind, 1 of 5 voters in both WV and KY said Race played a part in their vote, and these are just the people who would admit this to a ocmplete stranger! That's not my point yet… Earlier this week, Clinton made a comment that sexism has played a negative role in the campaign, crying foul! She went on to say that race played NO part!!! The numbers do not lie Hillary! Nice try though! I agree with the pundits on CNN, she should rise above this, saying in effect, if you're going to vote for me because i'm white, then frankly i don't want your vote, vote for me based upon my cradentials… nothing more or less. but hey, that's just my two cents.

OBAMA '08

Greg   May 21st, 2008 9:16 am ET

go
figure the dunbocratic still do not get that they are the biggest racist
around a white person attacks a black as long as they are adumbocratic its all right but if you are on the right you are a racist plain and simple. GIVE ME A BREAK.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!.

james   May 21st, 2008 9:16 am ET

stop voting for her then……….i really hope he grow some you what and give the VP nod to someone else………she don't deserve it…….to think that i voted her in NY's primary and now i'm totally against her……funny how thing change and i hope that when it comes to GE time we can all jump on that barrackgon….and move into the white house…….pls……do not stay home, don't vote mccain………this is our time……let the good time role ppl

David   May 21st, 2008 9:15 am ET

What? Clintons unfair? Can you say Marc Rich? Can you sya Peter Paul? Can you say Whitewater? Paula Jones? Gennifer Flowers? etc. etc. etc. They are the most despicable couple in politics.

Ravi   May 21st, 2008 9:15 am ET

Typical Male Chauvinistic journalism - if a woman politician highlights the inefficiency and inadequacy of a male competitors experience or statements or policies, that is attacking.

Where a Male politician does the same to a female competitor, the female competitor is expected to take it in the chin. After all that is what politics is about and only the strong can survive.

American Journalists and citizens, wake up and smell the coffee. Reality is Hillary is attacking Obama's experience and claims. Not the man! She is entitled to, as much he is to hers.

America, you've also discriminated against gender long before race and color. It's time to break down the gender discrimination first and elect your first Lady President, and exercise true meritocracy before you pick your first Black President!

- Ravi
(A Man!)

Danny G. Boca Raton, FL   May 21st, 2008 9:15 am ET

how can any of the people in the blog say these things with a staright face? Sen. Clinton has deliver poisitive messages again and again, it was Sen. Obama and the other 7 Candidates that early on attacked her, do you all have selective memories? they all called her divisive and flawed after Carl (porking beans) Rove, claim it so on TV, she has had to react and fight every since… is funny that 8 man can attack her and that is O.K. but when she goes on the offensive, she is just horrible… talk about double-standards and what did she attacked him with? Experience? PLEASE! so lame… I'm o.k. with Sen obama winning the nomination, congratulations, but I believe the Sen. Clinto earned the right to finish and she deserves a lot of respect for her courage. I cannot believe that the news claims that educated non-religious people are Obama's voters, I'm well educated and I'm still not conviced… but I rather have a Democrat than a Republican. So lets unite like adults and recongnize how lucky we are that these two candidates are running for the highest office in the land. Stop the hate and the ignorant people that continue to attack these two fine candidates.

MARTHA   May 21st, 2008 9:15 am ET

HILLARY HAS NOT MADE ANY WRONG COMMENT ON OBAMA THAT HE HAS NOT MADE HIMSELF. INSTEAD OF COMMENTING BAD THINGS ABOUT HILLARY COMMENT ABOUT HOW MUCH OF A STRONG WOMEN SHE IS THAT SHE IS WILLING TO RACE HIM UNTIL HE OR SHE REACHES #2026 HE MAY BE CLOSE BUT, LIKE THEY SAY WE STILL HAVING HE ARD THE FAT LADY SING! SHE IS AS CLOSE AS HE IS AND GOING STRONG. I PERSONNEL BELEIVE THE SUPERDELEGATES ARE SCARE THAT A WOMEN CAN DO A PRESIDENT JOB AND THEY CHOOSING OBAMA BECAUSE THEY KNOW MCCAIN WILL WIN HIM SO SHAME ON THE POOR GOSSIP NEWS ABOUT WHO SAID WHAT TO HURT ANYBODY'S FEELING IT IS WHO CAN DO THE JOB AND WHAT THEY HAVE TO OFFER NOT PATTY CAKE GAMES. WE WANT A PRESIDENT THAT THINKS OF THE PEOPLE IN THE UNITED STATES FIRST AND NOT WHAT HE CAN BENEFIT FROM FOR HIMSELF AND GREEDY POLITICIANS THAT CAN CARE LESS ABOUT THE PEOPLE BUT, THERE OWN PLATE AT NIGHT, WE WANT A PRESIDENT THAT CARES WHAT IS HAPPENING TO US IN THE ECONOMY, ONE THAT CARES IF WE HAVE A GOOD HEALTH INSURANCE AND NOT AN INSURANCE THAT TELLS THE DOCTOR WHAT MEDS TO GET AND WHICH ONE THEY DO NOT COVER . A PRESIDENT THAT CARES FOR ALL PEOPLE NOT JUST CERTAIN PEOPLE WE ARE DYING OUT HERE AND NO ONE HEARS US,,, WE GO HOME SOMETIMES AND DO NOT EAT BECAUSE WE CANNOT NOT AFFORD FOOD TO PAY A MORTAGE, RENT CAR PAYMENTS, GAS ETC. SO STOP THE GOSSIP ABOUT WHO SAID WHAT AND HELP US GET A PRESIDENT THAT IS FOR REALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL. THANK YOU I FEEL BETTER

Margaret   May 21st, 2008 9:15 am ET

1) The race is over. Obama has already won more than 50% of the total available pledged delegates (so if Clinton gets 100% of the remaining states he will still win…and btw the remaining states are slightly in favor for him.) Popular vote is harder to count, but currently he is ahead in every calculation except for the one Clinton uses, where she counts Florida and Michigan (where he was not on the ballot!) AND does not count any of the caucuses! With a head start of having the party establishment on her side, Clinton has still lost.

2) On counting FL and MI: first of all, it doesn't even matter — Obama still wins. But secondly and more importantly, as a MI resident and Obama supporter, I'd be livid if those delegates were counted when he was not even on the ballot, and re-vote polls a month ago put them at 50-50 for that state. I also don't think it's fair to count FL (people went into the election knowing it didn't count and candidates weren't allowed to campaign there) but at least he was on the ballot and current polls suggest she'd still win (though not by as huge of a margin.) But please stop saying you'll disenfranchise the voters by not counting the delegates. Rather, I'd feel disenfranchised if you did count them, seeing as my candidate was not on the ballot.

3) On racism. This is a nuanced topic, but I'll say that on average black people know a lot more about white culture than whites do about blacks, because blacks are in the minority. Generally people who are exposed to other cultures are less likely to be racist about them. I believe there is much more anti-black racist negativity than anti-white. As for blacks being racist for going 90% for Obama, that is ridiculous. They are thinking individuals who went largely for Clinton early in the election (mostly before the official voting happened, but certainly in the polls). Once Clinton ran a divisive campaign and Obama ran an inclusive campaign starting a national dialog about race, blacks realized he was an ally and she was not. Once she realized she was not competitive for the black vote she further threw them under the bus in order to pander to the whites (larger population, afterall). Now she is complaining about sexism, saying there has been no racism in the campaign and coverage. There has been a lot of both. But Obama isn't complaining about racism — he's saying "lets unite" and he's intentionally suppressing press coverage of racist events against his campaign. Clinton is doing the opposite. She wants to complain.

4) Uniting the party — Obama is going to be the nominee so I'll say this to Clinton supporters (though I'd say the same to Obama people if she were the nominee) — please vote for him in November. Why did you choose Clinton in the primary? Is it her policies, views, position on healthcare, the economy, the war, women's rights? If so, Obama agrees with her and would support your values! If there are other reasons such as the color of her skin, fine, vote for McCain. But really consider why she'd be a good president. Obama is extremely similar to her. McCain is extremely different, and very close to Bush.

5) On money — someone said Obama stole the election from Clinton by buying votes. Yes, he did outraise and outspend her. Yes, that did change a lot of people's minds. But remember — Clinton was the default vote, given Bill's success. Obama was a newcomer. In light of that, it was impressive that he was able to raise so much money! It bodes well for the general that he can raise so much money so easily, because Republicans typically have more money than Democrats in the race and democrats get outspent. Moreover, his donations came in very small amounts from a huge number of people, showing a wide base of support from individuals who may donate again. Clinton's campaign had a lot of large donations from people who got up to their donation limit of 2300 (or 4600 when including general election dollars). Obama didn't buy or steal the election. By the way he also has nothing to do with the MI/FL debacle. That's the fault of the state officials (for breaking the rules) and the DNC (for setting such stringent rules).

Again, please unite. Please realize that if you like Clinton you should like Obama, too. McCain is a very different animal and is not someone you want in the white house.

Kevin   May 21st, 2008 9:15 am ET

Okay, what else is new, we know how the Clinto people work, they go negative the day before voting takes place, that has been her ploy the whole time. Okay, her people have sunk her campaign and she needs to realize it. That lound mouth arrogant SOB Wolfson keeps selling her false hopes, she looks so bad and pitiful out here, just get out now and use your negative ploys on McCain. Thew way she attacked Obama can be used to attack McDumb and put and the Dem's can take the White House. All she has to do is go to is Ohio and Penn and convince her catholic, blue-collar, non degree having, poor, white folks that they do not have to fear in intelligent black man, but wait……they fear us more when we are smarter than them and just are better off. Seriously, to these blue collar, non-degree having faith based individuals—-you can vote McCain if you want to just due to race, but your finances, your job, gas will not change for 4 years and then like folks now are saying that…..why the hell did we elect Bush, cause he was white and you'll though that he would not "push a fat one in your rear end"….but he did. He as affected white,black,hispanice, asian and others with his ecomomic policies, foreign policies and immigration policies. Question, why do Hisnpanics love Bush—-he is the one that was promoting to send them back, but Hispanics still cheer. They are worse than these non-degree having, blue collar red neck white folks—hispanics are note even blue collar they are—-off collar workers, but they follow the white face and get screwed in the end……as usual.

Eric   May 21st, 2008 9:15 am ET

Jane…………I'm agree with you 100%. I'm an African-American and I can clearly see how strategic Obama has been with the race card. He comes out in the beginning excluding the fact that he was running a platform based on becoming the first African-American President, but then when it was convienent for him in South Carolina he and his campaign staff pulled it big time. If you think back to the debate in S.C. when they asked Barack Obama did he consider Bill Clinton the first Black President. Barack should have been insulted to answer such a dumb question, but what does he do, he tries to be hip and says, "we'll have to see Bill dance before we can declare him a brother". The moderators laughed, the mostly African-American audience laughed and so did the Media. No one was offended. Now that was an example of the race card right there, but did CNN, MSNBC, FOX, or ABC hype that? HELL NO!

Hillary Clinton has been nothing but a fighter in this campaign and she proves that she is more capable than Barack is any day!

ltd1974   May 21st, 2008 9:13 am ET

Kentucky and West Virgina are living in past times, and can not accept the fact that Obama is a black man winning the ticket. If thoses folks want to vote for Mccain and 4 more years of Bush, go ahead.

Obama '08

Mickie in PA   May 21st, 2008 9:13 am ET

The democrats who vote for McCain if Obama is the nominee are worst than republicans, who always profit during war and that's what John McCain lives for. He is out to prove America can win a war to make up for Viet Nam. Let's have a little sanity in America for a change. STOP KILLING OUR MILITARY FOR OIL!!!

Liberals are disgusting   May 21st, 2008 9:13 am ET

Hey April in Texas ….. WAKE UP …. we aren't approaching the 21st century, we're in it. And let me guess, you're a liberal.

Obama is so wet behind the ears it's disgusting. Great orator but he is about as deep as the kiddie pool from Wal-Mart. He knows nothing and you can't dismiss Rev Wright. Obama has his "I've been held down by the man" agenda as well although he is spoiled rotten.

S.M   May 21st, 2008 9:13 am ET

I am not surprised by Hillary's tactics. She will do anything to win the nomination because she has no scruples and will point the finger at someone else in order to take the blame off of herself. We the public have expressed time and time again that we don't care to hear the negative comments or adds, because in the end it doesn't help anyone. We as Americans are concerned about the real issues that are plaguing our nation and how can we turn around and go in the right direction.

yns   May 21st, 2008 9:12 am ET

To all of you who say Obama's platform is like Hillary's need to go back and watch all the debates from the beginning. Obama had no platform! Hillary had one from the beginning with solutions. Obama rode on the coattails of all the potential democrat nominees and "adopted" from their policies and made them his own. I still have not heard his solutions. I see a man with a lack of judgment and supporters who are rude! My vote will not go to him because he is not the leader that I would see for our country! I want someone who is confident and knows how to work across party lines and who stands up for what she believes.

Go Hillary Go!

FactCheck   May 21st, 2008 9:12 am ET

You "Hillary or McCain" types, please go ahead and vote for Bush III. We Obama supporters are well off and 4 more years of cuts in health care, high gas prices, outsourcing of jobs, continued war and catering to special interests group under McCain won't affect us much. How about you?

Running on Empty   May 21st, 2008 9:12 am ET

LaurelNYC,

So who really cares what supporters say about anyone (other than you?)?

Kelly   May 21st, 2008 9:12 am ET

I can't believe the Democratic Party is not putting an end to this!
The Clinton's are the ones splitting the party!
Hillary agreed with Michigan and Florida not counting until she was the underdog. Shame on her!
And isn't that Politics as usual?
The super delegates need to put an end to this and I say SHAME ON THE CLINTON'S

Demhypocrisy   May 21st, 2008 9:12 am ET

Obama or no one said:

"Speaking as a lifelong Democrat and Obama supporter, I WILL NOT vote for Obama if Clinton is on the ticket as VP. I will write in Biden or Dodd."

It must of been lonely all those years. Because as you know as a life long democrat, the only 2 presidents that were democrat in the last 4 decades were Carter and Clinton. So you must be an elitecrat. You must have supported sure losses like Dukakis and Kerry. And as usual you are blind to see the same conclusion with Obama

Lisa   May 21st, 2008 9:12 am ET

As for Barack, All I can say is meekness is not weakness but power under control- something the Bush and Mccain doesn't know anything about. I like both the Democratic choices and will vote for either. But I like Obama's integrity, care and strenght. I don't know if anyone else have noticed but John McCain looks like he's been sucking on a lemon- check it out the next time you see him and imagine our country looking just like him. Sorry I can't see it, even his own (the Republicans) didn't want him on the ticket.

Gayle   May 21st, 2008 9:11 am ET

What? The golden boy is being attacked unfairly. He attacks but sugarcoats it with that silver tongue, which seems to have people just in a trance when he is speaking. Not me. I have met men like this before. I am not a follower.

mpryor   May 21st, 2008 9:11 am ET

bucky in response to your comment that if the primaries were winner take all, Hillary would have the most pledge delegates, well guess what it is not winner take all for a reason so i dont know why people keep trying to change the rules in the middle of the game. If the democrates do not like this rule they should try to change it to a winner take all system after this election. i think people who are saying that they will vote for Mccain or stay home during the elections are idiots, are we starting to vote for people over our own interests? the