May 23, 2008
Posted: 11:49 AM ET

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Sen. Obama campaigned in Florida Thursday.
Sen. Obama campaigned in Florida Thursday.

(CNN) – Sen. Barack Obama pocketed two more of his party’s superdelegates Friday.

California congressmen Jim Costa and Dennis Cardoza are endorsing the Illinois senator, according to a statement released by his campaign.

“While I continue to greatly respect and admire Senator Clinton and feel she has made history with her campaign, I believe that Senator Obama will inevitably be our party’s nominee for President,” Cardoza, who had previously supported Sen. Hillary Clinton, said in the statement.

Cardoza also waded into the controversy over seating the Florida and Michigan delegations at the Democratic convention. “I will not support changing the rules in the fourth quarter of this contest through some convoluted DNC rules committee process. Yet, we must find a resolution” to the situation with Florida and Michigan, Cardoza said. “I believe we need to avoid this potentially divisive situation by uniting behind one nominee and bringing the party together immediately,” he added.

Costa said electability had helped drive his decision. “In my opinion, it is clear that Senator Obama will be the strongest presidential nominee for the Democratic Party,” Costa said in the statement released by the campaign.

Obama leads the delegate race with a total of 1,967 total delegates including 309 superdelegates, according to CNN’s latest tally. Clinton has 1,779 total delegates, including 279 superdelegates. The number of delegates necessary to claim the Democratic nomination is currently 2,026 but that number may change once the Democratic National Committee decides how to resolve the situation regarding the Florida and Michigan delegations.

The DNC’s Rules and Bylaws Committee is set to meet on May 31 and hear appeals from both states that were stripped of all their delegates to the convention because they held their primaries in violation of party rules.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Democratic National Convention • Hillary Clinton • superdelegates


hilloboma   May 23rd, 2008 1:09 pm ET

No matter what happen obama have to include Clinton to the ticket,i knew is not going to be easy for him,but he have to do it.

matt   May 23rd, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Hillary Clinton has known she would not get the nomination since Super Tuesday. She is now running for the 2012 nomination. She has stayed in this race to drag down Barack Obama. She needs Obama to lose in November so she can run again in 4 years.

Jeff   May 23rd, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I wouldn't mind seeing this go all the way to the convention. Who cares? If gives all candidates more time to talk about issues. Isn't this what we all wanted? Solutions to current problems in America?

I'm an Obama supporter, but not a democrat through and through. Instead of picking a candidate based solely on party affiliation, I chose to look at the issues and align myself with whom it was that I felt closest to. I don't understand why each of the supporters for both candidates can't see past this fact…are people really that ignorant?

vw   May 23rd, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Probably it is the right time for HRC to drop out of Democratic Party and run as an independent, she can still win and save USA.

pat, FLORIDA   May 23rd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Hillary supporters are not going to support Obama in the convention and in November, so he can try all he wants to win us. The point is that Hillary will be running again in the next 4 years, because Obama is going to be crashed in November. I want to state it right now, I will stay away in November.

MI Luvs Obama!   May 23rd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

This is more great news!

I am a former Republican and I support Barack Obama!

OBAMA 08 & 12!

Michiganders just love Barack!

Michael   May 23rd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I am curious Paul, what facts do you have to support your contention that Obama is a wolf in sheep’s clothing? What facts do you have to support your contention that Obama is a media golden boy? What facts do you have to support your contention that Obama hates American? I love it when people start spouting off silly ideas that have absolutely no basis in fact. Some of you cry because you don’t want McCain to win the election but refuse to vote for Obama, like that makes a lot of sense. If you want a republican in office then vote McCain, if you want a democrat vote Obama, if you don’t care then don’t vote. It should would be nice if we all could have rational, adult conversations about the election based in fact and not paranoia, rumor, and innuendo.

this far   May 23rd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

How the heck did Obama make it this far on just lofty rhetoric and empty promises of change?

Day by day he reveals more insurmountable political weaknesses.

He is still trying to figure out where HE stands on the issues. In typical fashion, Obama keeps redefining his position until he hits it right with the people he tries to pander to.

This guy is all hype and no substance.

Even the superdelegates can not save him.

Debra ElAzraoui   May 23rd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I want to see Obama's and Clinton's medical reports! I will not vote for them unless I see them come out. What types of lesions are on these 2 people. What may come up within the next 4 years on Clinton and Obama ? Does Obama have high blood pressure? Are Hillary's hormones on track? I want to know. I am a Democrat. However, I felt it so sleazy that McCain had to advertize his melanoma, etc.
What is good for one should be good for all. I want to know

It's now clear   May 23rd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

hillary is now trying to mucle her way unto the ticket. Obama will correctly resist her but he needs help from all right thinking people ( uncommitted super delegates included)

Obama has demonstrated the important qualities needed in a leader of such a diverse country. He is steady, thoughful, intelligent, visionary inspirational and honest!

Hillary has demonstrated tenacity and determination, also good qualities, however some of the arguments she has recently made in her bid to sway voters and super delegates, like the" FL and MI must count as is" are tantamount to being dishonest. Do we really need such a president? I think not. the experience that Hillary and Mccain have is precisely the kind of exprience that has caused the mental paralysis Obama wants to rid this country of. it is not that we do not have ideas to deal with the countries issue, it is the division and influence of interested parties that make sure that big problems are never resolved.

John Mccain also seems like he could be more of a uniter. Unfortunately he is stuck on the wrong side of change. He has had to abandon some of his core beliefs in order to be where he is today and that suggests he would be unduly pressured in office.

Of the three canidates left Obama seems to be the only one who understands this and is willing to do what is necessary to end the paralysis nd division and move this country forward.

vw   May 23rd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Wow, two more politicians come out to fool the Americans and choose defeat in Nov.

Marian from Canada   May 23rd, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Watching from afar, I found it very interesting to see a comment on the Cafferty file from a person in Florida who made the point that "because he knew the Florida voting would *not* count, he didn't bother to vote." Makes sense. NOW — Clinton wants the delegates counted and claims not to count them would disenfranchise all those voters. *BUT what about those who did not vote such as this individual who said he didn't because he knew it wouldn't count? To now count those who did vote would most certainly disenfranchise those like him and there are probably many such people. The only way I can see to settle this is to have the PRIMARY all over again in Florida and Michigan. CNN doesn't seem to mention very often that Obama's name wasn't on the Michigan ballot. It would be interesting to see how result had he been on the ballot would it not? How Clinton and her followers can claim victory in Michigan and Florida is beyond me — and they do it with serious faces. They must think everyone is a fool to believe the likes of that!

Vik   May 23rd, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Some people here keep saying that Obama's inexperience and isn't Presidential material. I say look at all that Obama has accomplished, exciting younger voting blocks, older adults who have never voted before, and opening a lot of people's eyes to the politico process. If he can achieve that, he can do so much more. Please stop being negative and saying he isn't Presidential or a leader, when he's proved and still proves that he's qualified and a great leader. I hope those of you who once supported Hillary will help support Obama to beat McCain, because we all deserve a better life and a stable environment. We need to refocus on the United States, end the war, and helping the future generation become more competitive in this globalized world. Democratics need to unite for a better future!

Gloria   May 23rd, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Ok, one last time. The subject of race was brought by the Clintons. When that did not get the results they wanted, they turned to the sexist issue. Just face the facts…you ran an unorganized campaign and lost

Terry, Kansas City   May 23rd, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Sherri Jones said on May 23rd, 2008 12:16 pm ET

I'm so sick of the superdelegates switching sides before the nomination!

This Democrat will never support Obama!

Hillary is the only one who can get this country out of the mess we are in. But if I don't my 1st. choice. Guess I will be switching parties this election.

This position continues to baffle me. First, if Hillary is the only one who can fix this country..why vote for anyone else period let alone the opposition party. But, c'mon who is closer to Hillary on the issues Obama or McCain?

Someone please exlpain the logic to me.

Joe Regis   May 23rd, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Somebody is soundly asleep.

Is she up yet?

Phil From VA   May 23rd, 2008 1:05 pm ET

She is staying in to see if she can 1) Pay of her debts 2) Get a VP slot 3) or get anything on her way out. Sort of like on your last day at work, you just want to get anything you can.

Confused   May 23rd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I can only sit here and be amazed at the lack of knowledge and ignorance that you Obama supporters have. If his racism doesn't stop you, his wife's lack of patriotism doesn't stop you, the fact that he cannot put two words together and has everything written for him doesn't stop you, his lies don't stop you and lack of patriotism (holding his jewels while the national anthem was playing) then by all means you all deserve your faith. Are you Americans really that stupid? Please wake up before it's too late!!

Weaker day by day   May 23rd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

The superdelegates are playing politics of damage control.

The party and the DNC made the early mistake of pushing Obama on the voters. It backfired badly as voters refused to go along with fixed elections.

Then there was an even bigger backlash to the terrible, biased and hateful treatment of the better candidate. This just caused people to support HRC all the more and to vow NEVER to vote for Obama.

The superdelegates are throwing their support behind the weaker candidate in an effort to save the party and salvage a win in Nov.

It won't work because the people realize that of the 3 candidates, Clinton is the best and Obama is the worst choice.

In fact, Obama reveals more and more weakness every day.

Is pandering to African Americans and the youth worth losing the White House by installing the left wing radical elitist that no one will vote for?

OlderBudWeiser   May 23rd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

What a mess! When rules are made BEFORE the start of the race, everyone agrees, signs a pledge, and their off and running, you can't start changing the rules to suit one of the competitors. If the popular vote counts, the caucus voters are disinfranchised, let it go! Change the rules before 2012 election. No matter what the outcome is now, someone will be disinfranchised. Hillary did in fact do some campaigning in Fla under the guise of "fundraising", I watched it on TV. This is a very big example of unsportsmanship. Hillary is acting like a lobbyist in her own special interest. Trying to create further uproar by cheating. This is not a good example to set for honest, rule and law abiding Americans. When democracies rules are trashed, anarchy will follow. Learn from history.

RL JONES   May 23rd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Senator Clinton is approaching the place where an elegant exit is almost beyond her reach. Senator Clinton is an extaordinary person.
However I for one am beginning to questioned, is this determination to go on about
(U.S.) or about HILLARY.

PEACE

David, Santa Rosa, CA   May 23rd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

It appears some of Hillary Clintons supporters feel that the primary is not over. I think this is one of the biggest disappointments of the Clinton campaign. Sen. Clinton is having people ignorantly donating to her campaign, and they truly believe that she has a chance.

The primary has been over for a while folks. Just like Mccain with the republicans, Obama is the presumtive candidate until the convention. If you need to vote McCain because the Obama campaign ran a better campaign and because Hillary WAS NOT ready on day one… then so be it. But don't let the Clinton campaign bamboozle you much longer. The fall is going to be hard no matter what, but extending it or worse, not accepting it, will only make things more difficult.

Sandy   May 23rd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

And the sheep keep falling in line, so they'll be in good with the likely winner . . .

Sickening.

Anonymous   May 23rd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Keep saying McCain will will if it makes you feel better because in reality he doesn't stand a chance.

Carli   May 23rd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

I went to the Nevada convension and it was a dissaster, all of the Obama people change the rules at the last minute, and they pretend to be Hillary supporters to get the us to vote for them as elected delegates. These people have no shame and are liars and decietful just like thier leader. Obama supporter are the most hateful, vile people Ive seen in a long time, their hate is what guides their vote, they look like idiots wearing those hideous t-shirts like his some kind of rock star( gross). they are rude and very offensive towards African Americans that are Hillary Supporters and Senior Citizens, If I hadn't seen it first hand I would have tought it was a lie, this cult need to be stopped or they will ruin our nation.

This is why many of us will stand by our word and vote Hillary or McCain.

We are with you Hillary all the way to the convension!

CB   May 23rd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Welcome, welcome, welcome.

It's time to get this over with!

Even with FL and MI Sen. Clinton will not receive all of the Delegates, which mean she still can not over take Obama. Sen. Clinton should have care about the little state when it matter. Now she wants to pretend she care. Give us a break and stop being so phooooony.

I don’t want to support a president who do not have a plan B in the event that plan A don’t work. But if Sen. Clinton manage to get the nominee I will vote for her, because I am a true democrat. My loyalty lies with the DEMOCRAT PARTY NOT WITH AN INDIVIDUAL. I have routed for the democrat nominee who ever they were for years whether I like them or not, which leads me to believe you who say because Sen. Clinton don’t get the nominee are not true democrats as simple as that and just plan crazy.

Obama to reach 2026 minus 1965 needs 61 more votes for the nominee.

Clinton to reach 2026 minus 1779 needs 247 more votes for the nominee.

Who do you think will get there first?

We have DEMOCRATS who say they won’t vote for OBAMA, but we have just as many REPUBLICANS who say they will. Just something to think about for you CLINTON SUPPORTS who won’t support OBAMA.

It sounds like an EVEN TRADE TO ME, except the cross over REPUBLICANS is getting the better part of the deal. Just my 2 cents or 1.

Now is the time to SHANK HANDS, KISS and make up to get ahead of the game.

Just my view as an under educated voter against the well educated voter.

Obama 08!

Lisa   May 23rd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

CLINTON SUPPORTERS!!!!!

Please wake up and stop the stupid accusations. There will be a place for her , but not President nor Vice President. You guys are unreal.

Tyrone Brown, Seattle, WA   May 23rd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

We need to stop telling Hillary to stand down…and instead DEMAND THAT THE REMAINING UNCOMMITTED DELEGATES STAND UP AND DECIDE. They are the ones hurting Democracy in America…not Hillary.

js   May 23rd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

What happen to Pelosi, Dobbs, Richardson, and Obama himself comments,"The superdelegates shouldn't go against the will of the voters." Where is Pelosi, Dobbs, Richardson, and Obama now, now that Clinton's delegates are going against the will of her voters. All these supporters talked about riots on the street if the the superdegates chose Hillary as the nominee over the will of his voters. These leaders are silent now that the superdelegates are choosing Obama over the will of Hillary's voters. This is another reason to vote for McCain this year, because of the corruption and dishonesty coming from the democratic party. Besides, McCain seems to be a better candidate anyway as a moderate republican.

Kat   May 23rd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Hillary's Army threatens to vote for McCain if Hillary is not the nominee or veep! What a headline! Go ahead - you all deserve each other. What children - sorry examples of womanhood - vindictive and as determined to have it your way as your candidate is.

Jim   May 23rd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Do Obama supporters notice that Super Delegates are going his way because he's the presumtive nominee, not because they think he's best.

Against Obama!   May 23rd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

How about if all you Obamanots read Foxnews about his lies as a politician…He is no different than anytoher Politician. By the way yesterday he changed his story for the 5th time about Iran!

DB   May 23rd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

The pain of the Clinton supporters is apparent. They are lashing out at everything and everyone. Their candidate takes no responsiblity for her failure. It will be o.k., really. President Obama will make it all better.

How about this   May 23rd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Lets see now….If Hillary only counts the states she has won and we don't count any of the states Obama has won …..guess what…she would win….is that her next strategy to overcome a loss. Why doesn't she talk about how Billie Boy screwed up with all his stupid preaching that turned many people off….

Go Obama….

carolflowery   May 23rd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

YOur beloved brother Ted Kennedy took Jimmy Carter all the way to the floor so should Hillary because this is just good politics

Dru   May 23rd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

From an unbiased mind:

I am an African-American from the state of FL now residing in the DC Metro area. Earlier this year I was on the fence of who I would chose, but as the campaign progress and I got to learn more about Senator Obama I became more intrigued about his possibility. I wanted to return to the glory days of the 90s w/ the Clintons, but even more so I wanted to see an honest, heart felt change in this country after the past 8 years. I have no party affiliation and I think Senator McCain has some reputable ideas and intentions. Everything really turned for me when Senator Clinton went negative. But not just negative but fearfully and racially negative…it seemed like something out of the page of a Rove/Bush tactic. Then for the news media to fall away from real issues to "water cooler, tabloid" talk was really disheartening for me to see. I Gas has double since last year, I've cut back on half of my grocery list yet still spending about the same, and I was just laid off a month ago - so, change is in real need for me…

I have three honest questions for the Clinton supports: 1) Why would you not support Senator Obama? He has not been as negative toward Clinton as she has been toward him, but yet in still, the other choice may be too much for this country to bear at this time. 2) If Senator Obama had won MI and FL in the same manner as Senator Clinton do you think she would be in such support of bringing these to states back in play? Probably not. 3) Lastly, would she really want him as her VP? Again, probably not - so let's stop pressuring him to make her the VP.

I like Senator McCain, I like Senator Clinton, and I like Senator Obama; and I think all 3 could be Presidents over this wonderful country. But the world and America are ready right now for the vision that Senator Obama will bring. Not including any of the negatives that are media and special interest driven.

I vote for a job in '08; I vote for a stronger international standing in '08; I vote for lower gas prices in '08; I vote for change we can believe in '08; I vote for Obama in '08.

kkkkkkkyyyyTVivi   May 23rd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

ThiskkkkkkkkkThis election is no longer about regular people like me but about the part about the party insiders who in the final decision will control who the nominee is. It's a real eye opener. Super delegates should not exisshould not have all this power.

Steve   May 23rd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

I know some of you are not good with math, judging by the number of people who believe Clinton is ahead, but I'll try to make this straightforward.

Pick whatever poll you want, but let's say a poll shows Clinton would beat McCain nationally by 8%. That means 54% to 46%, correct? Let's also say that poll shows Obama and McCain are about dead even.

Scenario 1:

If Hillary was to run as an Independent, it would seem logical that the same 46% would vote for McCain, but the 54% Hillary vote would be divided between Obama and Clinton.

Even if she beat Obama 2 to 1 (which is what you gleefully hope to show), the final vote would be something like:

McCain 46%
Clinton 36%
Obama 18%

So you supporters would "win" because she beat Obama?

Scenario 2:

Let's say Obama wins the nomination, but 20% of the 50% Dems write in Clinton. The final then would look like this:

McCain 50%
Obama 40%
Clinton 10%

So now I guess you will have shown your displeasure with not giving Hillary what was "rightfully" hers (hi, Ann…), but see who wins? Remember, Hillary is not on the ballot in this scenario, so unless everyone writes her in, McCain's numbers would reflect his polls against OBAMA.

So, if you don't mind the Republicans winning another four years, go ahead with your protests and make your point. Unless McCain becomes so unpopular that polls show EITHER Democrat would beat him 65% to 35%, you CANNOT make the math work by Hillary running independently or getting written in.

I know this cannot accurately pin down the electoral votes, but if the Dems are splitting things, it won't work.

Peg Robson   May 23rd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

I am so to the point now after these months of the campaign trail and the back and forth that I can't even bring myself to vote for any of them. Never did like obama from the beginning. He is just empty…going to unite the country…and how would that happen…hillary, used to be very supportive of her and she would still be my choice because I think she was BUTCHERED by the media and I believe she would pull us out of this terrible mess the bush years have thrust upon our country. mccain, well I actually like him, his life alone gives him credibiltiy but then I am a democrat and not wanting more of the republican pump up the rich at the cost of the rest of us. But then again we don't really elect our president. It is all a big game at the expense of the everyday people. Can't trust any of them.

kishon   May 23rd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

I THINK IT'S TIME TO TELL HILLARY THAT SHE CAN'T HAVE HER WAY IN THIS MATTER, SHE WAS ALL RIGHT AS LONG AS SHE WAS AHEAD IN DELEGATES, SHE ALSO AGREED TO MICHIGAN AND FLORIDA BE SUSPENDED DUE TO HOLDING THEIR CONTEST TO SOON. NOW THAT SHE IS BEHIND SHE WANTS THE DEMOCRAT
PARTY TO HERE HER CRY BOOHOO….. I'M THE BETTER CANDIDATE , SEAT FLORIDA'S AND MICHIGAN'S DELEGATES I DON'T CARE IF OBAMA WAS'NT ON THE TICKET GIVE THEM TOO ME NOW! SUPER DELEGATES PLEASE PUT A STOP TOO THIS MADNESS INDORSE OBAMA AND MAKE THIS LITTLE ROTTON GIRL GO AWAY!!!!

Eli   May 23rd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

WHERES THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE. She won CA. Since all the big DEM HEADS have been crying the WILL OF THE PEOPLE for a while. HILLARY CLINTON as a INDEPENDENT this fall. This is one of many LIFLELONG DEMS that will not vote DEMOCRATIC this fall.

commonsense   May 23rd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

How is Rev. Wright not a reason to not vote for Obama? Let me say this really slow Obama supporters, and see if you can follow this logic.

If you attend a church, do you consider your pastor a spiritual leader? Yes or No? If no, why do you bother to attend?

Do you agree that Rev. Wright's sermons were America-hating and white-hating? Yes or No? If no, please defend your answer, because to this ignorant white woman they sound quite hateful (That was sarcasm, if you are unfamiliar with the concept).

Do you believe that Obama never heard any of Rev. Wright's hate-filled sermons? Yes or No? If you do, you are willfully idiotic.

Obama has mentors, friends and supporters who have declared their hatred for this country. Rev. Wright is only one of many.

Maybe you need to ask yourselves, "Do you hate this country, too?"

wrong candidate   May 23rd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Obama is just a puppet candidate installed by the DNC and the democratic left wingers just to appease the youth vote and to prevent a threatened "blackout of the vote" by African Americans.

But… the youth seldom vote anyway, and African Americans ALWAYS vote democratic without much success. There have only been 2 democrats in the White House in the last 35 years. So, exactly how important and powerful IS the African American vote?

It sure does NOT translate into a win in Nov.

Janice   May 23rd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I don't see how he can say that it's clear that Obama should be the nominee when millions of people are strongly behind Clinton. I know Clinton would win Florida and Michigan if there was a revote. If my vote isn't counted then I'm not voting in November if Clinton isn't the nominee. Clinton has the most experience, she stands for everythng I believe in and so far I haven't seen any substance coming from Obama. People want him because he represents change. What kind of change I ask? Change just for the sake of change is not always good. Clinton tells us what she'll do, Obamma only gives us illusions. Wake up people.

MD   May 23rd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

CNN: According to the latest news, 2 of Edwards' New Hampshire delegates also declared for Obama today.

If the Democratic Party is going to want to survive the latest Clinton Lunacy, super delegates must come out in droves by May 31, so that Obama can declare the nomination BEFORE the DNC Rules panel has its dog and pony show.

FL and MI must be punished, as they decided to break the rules, knowing what the consequences would be.

Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx.   May 23rd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Praetorian,
Um, not sure where you're getting your numbers But it looks like record numbers of voters are registering as Democrats this year. That's why the Reps are currently very concerned "if we were dog food, they'd take us off the shelf".

But, I'm not opposed to your idea of having a strong third party. Because then, politicians couldn't pander to one set of demographics. Unfortunately for many, that's just not the case this year.

It's your right to vote for whomever you want, including writing in my name. But, doing so in this coming election cycle is a wasted vote and likely alters the outcome (much like 1992 with Perot helping Clinton get in and 2000 when Nader helped Bush get in.) Maybe that's what you really want.

But recognize this, much like Hagee and Parsley coming back on McCain when Wright was so blown up. Bob Barr is running as a 3rd party candidate and he'll likely take some votes from McCain. If he takes enough away in Georgia, Obama can win that state. So, be careful what you ask for.

DB   May 23rd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

May 23rd, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Unless the DNC seats the Florida & Michigan delegates and honors the results of those primaries, there will be no party unity, That is a fairy tale.

There are over 18,000,000 people that have voted for Senator Hillary Clinton. We will NOT be falling in line unless the Democratic party does the right thing.

I hope the Democratic party leaders understand there is a good reason why Clinton leads McCain in the big states. She can win and Obama cannot.

–If the DNC does seat FL & MI then the Hillary supporters will find another excuse as to why she lost, and so it goes. As to Hillary being a better candidate against McCain, huh? She couldn't win the Dem nomination. And don't tell me that the polls show her winning against McCain. May polls can't predict Nov results. All of Hillary's arguments are used up. It is time for her to step aside. Then her supporters can either back the nominee or defect. It will make little difference as the huge new Democratic registration wlll overwhelm the crybaby vote.

Darrel from Denver   May 23rd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

It appears to be getting clearer and clearer. The electorate has chosen Senator Obama over Senator Clinton to this point. The super-delegates are doing similar.

Reasons appear to be electability, capability, vision, and leadership. All these things Clinton claims, but Obama is getting the support for in the decisions being made.
Fewer and fewer citizens are believing Clinton's wild and desperate claims these days, it appears. Quite the contrary, actually. They are not only dismissing them, they are actively refuting them.

It's about time common sense prevailed. Wasn't sure the Democrats had it in them.

Lily   May 23rd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Anyone Democrat who says that they will vote for McCain if Hillary doesn't get the nomination is not a true Democrat and you may be a closet racist. If you believe in what the Democratic party stands for, and you really want a Democrat in the White House then grow up, and fully support the chosen nominee. I

Hell has no fury, like a woman scorned   May 23rd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

these oil stubborn greedy politicians WILL TRY TO HELP HER, trust me, but fate has it, we will find out soon how washington is hiding things from the american people for they are about to be exposed!!

OBAMA BIAS   May 23rd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Im still for Hillary. Screw Obama that Idealistic fraud!

R.S.-St. Paul   May 23rd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

I am a lifelong Democrat who has observed through this election/primary process such corruption in the way the "elitists of the Democratic Party" choose their nominee that, on principle, will now be voting Republican. It is obvious that the Republicans at least can keep the crap out of their nominating process, unlike the Democrats. I will not support the "liberal extremists" of the DNC in their stupidity. They will find out after this is done in November that the majority of Americans don't either. Obama will not be president because America will not be well-served by an extremist of any party. America needs a "centrist" president, one who can present arguments to the American problems in a way that is NOT all one way or the other. That is what Bush has done, and that is what Obama and his supporters are hoping to do. That will NOT DO. I encourage all other intelligent, "moderate", sensible Americans to show the Liberal Left of the Democrat Party that we are leaving you behind, and VOTE MCCAIN. McCain is moderate, he will listen to both sides of the isle in Washington, and he is a brave American who served our Country in Vietnam EXTREMELY WELL. It's time for us to vote in a PATRIOT, not an extremist!

Reality Check   May 23rd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Clinton is ahead in the popular vote. It is extremely troubling if the candidiate who won the most votes cast in the elections is not the nominee. In spite of everything against her, including the media, the Democratic establishment, Obama's outspending of her by huge margins, she still has won more votes and particularly in state's vital to the Democratic Party in November. If this were winner take all like the general election and Republican primaries, she would have secured the nomination by now (she has the most electoral college votes)..

It is completely lame for a superdelegate to simply support someone because they presume that candidiate will be the likely nominee. How about using some independent judgment and actually making a rational thoughtful decision. The job of superdelegates is to select the candidiate who can win in November and that candidiate is Hillary Clinton.

Alice   May 23rd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Nooooooo to Hillary as VP. We have enough worries about his safety without choosing a successor that is just chomping at the bit.

That would be like making your estranged ex-spouse the beneficiary of your life insurance policy.

I'm not accusing her of anything — just noting that it adds significantly to existing fears.

Frank Ontario   May 23rd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Being a Clinton fan since 1992 it saddens me to see what they are doing to their image. Asking for more donations to support a hopeless cause is inexcusable. When multi millionaires continue to bilk ordinary working people of their nickels and dimes by asking them to give their money under false pretenses is simply deplorable.

Susan   May 23rd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

It's been fascinating reading these blogs. I've lived in many of the places where people are supposedly commenting from. Folks, look outside of your own community. You'll see that your opinion does not necessarily reflect what the U.S. as a whole thinks, or even needs, right now. Obama has already shown he has the wisdom to lead; just look at how effective and efficient his campaign has been.

appeasement always fails   May 23rd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

The DNC has dug its own grave by selecting and installing Obama as the nominee.

Now the superdelegates must flock over to him in order to create the illusion of support and strength.

In reality, they are appeasing the African Americans and the new youth, both of whom have threatened to stay home and not vote UNLESS Obama is the nominee.

Appeasement, in response to threats, is never the wise policy to pursue.

Unshrub   May 23rd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

IF only Hillary would see the light.

Ryan Reelston   May 23rd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Clinton just has to get 80% of the remaining states & the superd's… then she almost pulls even with Obama. Then we seat, say, Florida and she WINS! You can do it Hill!

not her please   May 23rd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

To Linda above……if 50% of the people as you say don't want Obama and 50% of the people don't want Clinton…why should we go with Clinton??? because you want her? i don't get your logic but then again i don't get the logic of many of Clinton's supporters. Consistently in polls she polls highest regarding the most unfair attacker and the most negative yet the people vote for her and say they share her values and not Obama's. So, they value negativity and unfairness. i don't think that's something i could ever be proud of.

Mikhailovich   May 23rd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Could someone tell the overheated, strident CNN commentator who comes on at 7pm eastern time to read these comments and articles? He rants about "democracy", flag pin in lapel, when the big issue is really about someone (Clinton) trying to change the rules of the game, football, shall we say?, when she is losing in the last 60 seconds. A common understanding of fairness ought to dictate that this kind of manoeuvre is not worthy of a long discussion. For what it is worth, may I suggest that the Democratic leadership send an authoritative messenger to Clinton to direct her to throw in the towel before she succeeds in pulling down the political party to which she professes loyalty?

Woodi   May 23rd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Will someone please tell me…..since when has being a former first lady made you the best candidate for President? Our country has had many Presidents and none of them have had to have "former first lady" on their resume to make them viable leaders. So why is it that this time, everyone thinks that "former first lady" makes this candidate the best one? ..OH. I answered my own question- everyone doesn't think that and that's probably why….well you know…why she's not necessarily the winner.

JOHN   May 23rd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

DON'T YOU ALL OF MY FRIENDS DEMOCRATS HERE REMEMBER
THAT WE ALL DEMOCRATS AND WE NEED TO UNIFIED BEHIND
OUR FRONT RUNER CANDIDAT??? IT'S TIME AND IT MY BE
LATE IN NOVEMBER!!!!!!!!

Sarge in Florida   May 23rd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Why is CNN so biased towards Obama. Start show interviews that they have about Mccain and see how much this OLD SENILE man denying the allegations from previous interviews. Seems like CNN doesn't want a Black man in the White House because they won't reveal the true McBush.

PJ   May 23rd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Obamaosama, you're a fool.

Who are you to call anyone a loser and what evidence do you have to call them that. Are you just name calling like child because that's all you're capable of.

Obama will be the president and we will see who the loser is in November. oh yeah it won't be McCain either, it will be all those who are ignornant and naive of what is to come.

Marc in Quebec   May 23rd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

I do believe the fat lady in the pantsuit has sung…..

Katy   May 23rd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

There's never any news reported when Hillary's numbers go up. She had less than her current 279 supers just a few days ago, but CNN doesn't splash that all over.

Mark   May 23rd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

How much more of this nonsense are we going to have to put up with. If the rules that were broken get changed just because the out come they thought was going to happen isnt happening. We have failed as a demcratic party. Hillary needs to stand up to sit down

Susan   May 23rd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

BIG MISTAKE…………….

WAIT & SEE!!!

Tom,des moines   May 23rd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Obama vs McCain=McCain win easily.

Hillary vs McCain=Hillary win easily.

enomisa   May 23rd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

The DEMS are doing it again- they are setting themselves up for a GE loss by supporting the least electable candidate.

Obama is too far left to appeal to the HRC supporters, much less to independents and moderate republicans.

He is also flip-flopping all over the issues- which creates mistrust. First he would talk to our enemies unconditionally- it was on his website and taped on debates. Now he denies that and takes a different position.

On Rev Wright, the same thing- first supports him and then ultimately denounces him. Again- all for political expediency.

R Garcia, Northern Cali   May 23rd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I have a question for all these people who don't support Obama, can you please give me just 1 reason, why Mccain would be a better candidate? And give me some thorough facts and information to support it. All I see if people saying they will never vote Obama, but they can't explain why, when we have a thousand reasons, I need to see one, so you can have my sympathy.

Nobama   May 23rd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

17+ million voters for Hillary AND Obama. It's not like she was a long-shot! What are the Obamamanicas afraid of if he's such a sure bet?

I am one of those uneducated, single white women who WILL NOT vote for Obama under any circumstance … even if by some chance Hillary was VP.

McCain - default choice - NEVER OBAMA!!!

Swalker327   May 23rd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Why don't you Hillary supportors just shave your heads in revolt and shut up. With all the Independents and Republicans that will be voting for Obama this year we don't need you. And to all my fellow women voters who plan to vote for McCain — you are idiots. Were you listening when he said he would replace the two supreme court justices who plan to retire during the next term with conservative judges — do you know what that means idiots???

NO MORE ROW v. WADE!!!!!!!!!!!!! DON'T BE DUMB!!!

OBAMA '08

van Linsky   May 23rd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Hillary Clinnton should stop fighting for the Democrats and become an independent candidate, given how she has been treated by her party, or join the Republicans. Democrats do not deserve her as a leader.

Tim in Canada   May 23rd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

The Democrats take America one step foward, then the Republicans come along and take Her two steps back. They are anti-progressive.

E.White, Houston,TX   May 23rd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

This needs to be decided before May 31st.

What a P.R. nightmare for the Democratic Party, to have a bunch of screaming people at the Credentials Committee meeting, in D.C..

Super D's it's time to do you job.

The gentleman who said it is "immediate" is on point.

Shawn, Takoma Park, MD   May 23rd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Woo Hoo!

It's time for Hillary to step aside with some grace and dignity. I know she has a large number of um…well let's just call them "low information voters" but not even they can REALLY believe her outrageous and ridiculous positon on the FL and MI delegates.

The undeniable TRUTH is, she agreed to the rules and now wants to change them because SHE LOST…which somewhow makes Obama - who is adhering to the agreed-upon rules - the villian? She just cares SO MUCH now! And for them, of course, not her.

*yawn*

Bye Bye Hillary.

DannyCali   May 23rd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Obama still unelectable because he is too flip-flop. Look how many name he have in his life when he still a child and still a Muslim he have other name, when he young he have another name, and when he be come a Christian or faith he have another name. So this is the man going to our next President? I don't think so people your guy have to think
twice before vote for him and before too late.

C Howe   May 23rd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

SHE will never give in. FIGHT FIGHT harder is the only way because Obama is not as strong or fierce as SHE. And SHE will never let her supporters down. They will keep pushing until he eventually has to yield, because SHE is the stronger candidate. She wears the pants.

Independent   May 23rd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Congratulations Obama.

Good luck in this process.

Charlene   May 23rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Congrats!! Obama '08 Positively Beautiful!!!

Diane   May 23rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I'm a registered republican who isn't sure she can vote for McCain. I'm looking strongly at Senator Obama and will make my final decision based on who they pick for VP's. If Obama picks Clinton as his running-mate I definately won't be able to switch my vote! Senator Clinton appears to be more corrupt than her husband was. Getting them back in the White House would not be good for our country - only for themselves.

Cynthia - Arkansas   May 23rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

This stuff is straight out of the Republican play book. If we don't come together to protect this country from another four years of failed leadership, I'm afraid it will be too late. This country is hanging on by a thread as it is. We have HUGE problems to solve (debt, war, economy) Any Democrat who says that they will vote for McSame because Hillary didn't get the nomination should be ashamed of themselves. The future for my grandchildren depends on us fighting TOGETHER to get this country back on the right track.

Whether you like Obama or not, that's who the people chose. If you have to hold your nose and vote for him, at least don't vote against the rest of us who are eager for change.

LastDems   May 23rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Finally, anyone who say that Hillary is creating a rift in the party is crazy. She has half the Democrat vote, if Hillary is at fault, so is Barak. 50/50. Barak cannot claim victory without the number of delegates to do so. Until he does get the numbers, the race is wide open.

Hillary is staying in it until the end to see if Barak screws up. Who knows what can happen leadnig up to the Convention. Maybe the people will find out he smokes a pack of butts a day. What kind of a message does that send to the youth of the country? "The President smokes. Why can't I?" Maybe one night he gets pulled over for DUI? Maybe he says something that further alienates him from more than half of the country.

Unless he has the numbers, the race should go on.

The Don   May 23rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Imagine this. Hillary was spotted over 100 super delegates by Obmama at the begining of the primary election. Now he is over 30 supers past her.

He is winning in every category expect the Bill and Chelsea category. What do the other supers really want? Money? Can't they see how delaying this is crippling the party? Is Hillary more important than the country or the party?

At this point, I am fully in surpport of removing most of the super delegates especially the ones that have not endorsed. We will remeber you supers that did not voice up your surpport in time once this is all over. You will be the reason we fail our attempt at the presidency this fall. I am very dissapointed in you - there is nothign super about you anymore to me.

johnson   May 23rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Big Bird could be runing as a democrat and I would vote for him over McCain…..

char19145   May 23rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I'd like to see Obama and Michelle go………………………BACK TO CHICAGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

taylor richmond virginia   May 23rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Big deal, this thing is over, the naming of Obama as the nominee is only a formality at this point. People need to get over it, get together and elect Obama in the fall. It was a hard fought contest between 2 great candidates, but the writing is on the wall.

p Coleman   May 23rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I am a Hillary supporter and really think she would make the best president, can not understand why so many people think Obama is the chosen one and is going to fix all, guess we will see.

I sincerely hope that Hillary does not become the VP, because from all the hateful things these supporters are saying about her, if anything at all happens to Obama I can just see the headlines blaming the Clintons, not to mention that all the media is endorsing him. This would be twice the talk that was involved with Johnson and the JFK situation. As a matter of fact this has already been stated in a number of comments and it is just plain blasphemy.

clinton!   May 23rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

the thing is, obama CANNOT win mccain, which hillary can. He is a black, do you expect a so corely conservative country like America to give powers to a black guy, NO. Even though people say they'll vote for obama, if he is the nominee, we all the results, he will be defeated and i would not be surprised it that loss will be by a wide margin. he's only chance of winning is giving hillary the VP spot.

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 23rd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

The fat lady just went double platinum!

Hell has no fury like a woman scorned   May 23rd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

kudos to you gentlemen, we are looking for a few good men to bring this to an end, it's not about greed and power it's about making america what it should be the united states of america. let's stop this devisiveness for the sake of the party and work together,

corey   May 23rd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

for all so call dems who said they will vote for macCain if Obama is the nominee at not real dems ..you all are foolish. go ahead and vote for macCain ,the war will never end and they wil be a draff plus the economy will be will never recover.

Nicole in NE   May 23rd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

I totally agree that it was the GOP's fault that the primaries were moved up, so I firmly believe the delegates should be seated and votes counted, but let's be logical - it has to be done in a fair way.

Florida: as is
Michigan: 50/50

ALSO - CAUCUS votes count, it doesn't matter if it is a SMALL turnout, or you don't agree with how it was done. THOUSANDS of people showed up and YOU CANNOT DISENFRANCHISE US EITHER!

I didn't just show up and stand there for 2 hours for no reason! Give me a break!

MEW   May 23rd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

It will be nice to finally get her out of the picture………Then we only have to wait until November to get Obama out of the picture.

Yup   May 23rd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Last I checked, Super Delegates can wait and choose until the convention. Isn't that changing the rules by forcing them to decide earlier?

Argentina_Holdout   May 23rd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

What will be the great surprise ? Hillary will prevail with the votes of the Superdelegates.

MD in CT   May 23rd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

The animosity being generated may be appropriate for fans of 2 high school football teams but not the Democratic party in an election as important as this one. It is time for all reasonable supporters to state their position without using nasty and derogatory words. I am sure that all the elected delegates and super delegates are fully aware of the significance of their decision and have spent a lot of time and effort reaching their decision. Many of them are in the Congress and have actually worked with both Senator Clinton and Senator Obama. Yes, we all support one of them in this primary session but it is time to stop the destructive behavior from the supporters…unless you want a continuation of the war in Iraq with the drain on you personal income, the loss of your job to other countries, the lack of good schools and jobs for your children, and the continual decline of our great county in the eyes of the world.

Barry   May 23rd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Cardoza,
will not be loyal to Obama, he is like all the other ones that have swiched from Hillary to Obama. In order to support someone you need to be loyal and support your choice thru the good times as well as the though times. This is the policital games that Obama is supposed to be so against.
So Obama you can have the likes of people like this, they will turn on you at the slightest bit of trouble.

Des,Toronto   May 23rd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

It's amazing, Obama's blackness is highlighted against his whiteness, while it's 50/50, for purely racist and political gain by MCain and Clinton. You ask any fair-minded person why they hate Obama and there is no other reason than the fact of his complexion. In 2008 this makes USA a very sad country!! Pick him for his honesty and genuine heartfelt feelings for America. Remember whay MLK said that "you should be judged by the content of your character not by the colour of your skin". Judge Hillary on this and she fails miserably every time!!

Obama 08

Obama Supporter   May 23rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

The Florida and Michigan delegates WILL be seated……………………..as soon as it is official the Barack is the nominee. States that break the rules should NOT have a say in who is the nominee, both Barack and Hillary agreed to this before the first primary. Any child knows that you can't change the rules during a game, and allowing Florida and Michigan to be forgiven for breaking the rules and allowing their votes to influence the nominee selection at this point will lead to many other states doing the same thing 4 years from now. We must be consistent and stand firm on the rules. Hillary knows this, but will do or say anything to help herself. Should the roles be reversed, with Hillary's name not even being on the ballot in Michigan, based on what I have seen and heard from Barack during this campaign, I am confident he would NOT be pushing to have the votes counted, he would not be asking the DNC to break the rules as he is the "different" kind of politician this country has been starving for.

Obama 2008 and 2012!

Marc   May 23rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Hillary changes the rules just about every day.

Hillary supporters change their preferred candidate on a regular basis of late.

Senator McCain just changes his mind/position on issues everyday and is un-endorsing supporters that he originally fought hard to gain.

"No country for old men"

hugues   May 23rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

so long hillary !

Dina/Bronx for Obama   May 23rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

People don't want to vote for politicians who have the rules changed for their own personal good. Hillary did that here in NY in order to become the junior senator, and now she's backing down from a SIGNED statement that she would respect the rules of the DNC (because at the time, she thought she'd become the "Queen", hands down, with no competition), and now, because she's behind, she's changing her mind.
Now she's losing her delegates to the soon-to-be next president, Barack Obama. If we feel even half as good as we feel now about him, it's a great achievement for America and we'll finally get respect again from foreign countries.
Yes, We Can!

stan pittsburgh,pa   May 23rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

hillary is only remaining in the race to pay off her huge debts from stupid campaign contributors- u guys have all been used by her!!!

PETER   May 23rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

I WILL TAKE A SOCIALIST GOVERNMENT ANY DAY OF THE WEEK BEFORE THE FASCISTS GOVERNMENT THAT CURRENTLY HAS A STRANGLEHOLD ON POWER.

HILARY IS FROM THE STATE OF DENIAL   May 23rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

OH HAPPY DAY!!!!

Sean   May 23rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

We're getting closer…

Keep 'em coming!

Obama 2008!

(I'm also actively rooting for Gov. Kathleen Sebelius as VP. So Obama/Sebelius 2008!)

Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx.   May 23rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

To Harry C from 12:15 EDT,
I'm an Obama fan, and I believe Superdelegates can support whomever they want. If both your Senators are still supporting Clinton, that's good. After all, a week after Obama got smoked in West Virginia, their Senator just now endorsed Obama. So, you can't have it both ways. But I'm with you in spirit, I do wish they'd come on board.

To Ed from 12:16 EDT,
many of the polls have Obama up and if he keeps Penn as a blue state, gets Virginia where he's currently leading, gets Colorado and either New Mexico or Nevada, he has 276 electoral votes. And that's not including Michigan where he's currently up. That's the math as it is today.

To Sherri Jones from 12:16 EDT,
I would like to understand your rationale. Clinton and Obama agree 90% of the time, just like yesterday when they both voted for the GI Bill. McCain and Clinton vote the same less than 25% of the time (like yesterday when McCain chose to go to a fundraiser rather than go back to DC to vote - either way - for the GI Bill which would support the troops with eduational funding. Course McCain's position was already on record as being against.

So, my question to you, why would you vote against your interest (you say you're a Democrat)? That doesn't make sense. IF you're talking to your child, or a girlfriend, would you tell them to do something that is diametrically opposed to what you both know is against their best interest? Really? Come on now.
Either that is somewhat odd, OR you're really a Republican trying to stir up "chaos." So, which is it?
And this question goes for the rest of the "I'm a Hillary supporter and I'll vote McCain if she doesn't win" persons who'll post here.

GOD Bless us all. And to all, may you have a wonderfully memorable Memorial Day holiday weekend.

Duane in Philly   May 23rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

More superdelegates from states Clinton won overwhelmingly now backing Obama. We might as well congratulate McCain now for a victory in November.

R.O.B.   May 23rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

More good news!!!

OBAMA '08

Gloria   May 23rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Please tell me how the fact that CNN reports the facts & is accused of being biased against Clinton?

Also why is a vote for Senator Obama considered sexist? That would mean that anyone who votes for Clinton is a racist, right?

E   May 23rd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

Obama is a joke!! He doesn't stand a chance against McCain. Senator Clinton would make a great president. When these people need Hillary's suport I hope she turns on them like they turned on her.

Fed up in 08   May 23rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

I'm so over all this garbage. Sick of the Obamadable and his cult followers. Those people are in a coma anyways and he is so not electable. Gonna vote Mccain since I can't vote for Obamadable just cuz he's a democrat.
Obamadable is a racist brat. He cries when the reps pick on his wife, but when he was spouting off about Bill Clinton it was ok. He is a phony, hypocrite and I can't wait til the big boys devour him in November.

Reid   May 23rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

When is CNN going to report reality to the people of the United States. The only person that is going to beat the republicans is Hillary Clinton. When is CNN going to stop backing B.H. Obama? He'll be lucky if Mrs. Clinton would ask him to be VP. Play by the rules! Quit the one sided broadcast of this race. He's a great speaker when he's reading the prompter, but if you ask him questions here comes the chase around the bush. Like when he was asked about his church and reverand Wright. The next thing I saw was him saying it was Americas fault for being racist not Wright's. He doesn't have the experiance or the love of this country. And he doesn't care for the people. He is getting the black vote just because he is black not for what he has done or will do for my Country. I have loved the United States since I was born, unlike Mr. Obama and his wife.
Thank You for your time.

Jack IA   May 23rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Regardless, Florida and Michigan votes should count…! Democratic primary needs to change to mirror the Republicans way.

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 23rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

"Cody — Illinois May 23rd, 2008 11:59 am ET
Reject the sexist vote Obama! Or will that cut too much into your base?"

Be careful - or he might call you "sweetie!" :)

Cathy from Baltimore, MD   May 23rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Hey, where did my comment go? It's not even showing up as "awaiting moderation."

Cammi317   May 23rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

"Senator Clinton should take this to the convention. The Superdelegates should all have to stand up and be counted"????? IF any of them wanted to switch from Obama to Clinton by now, THEY WOULD HAVE DONE IT. As you can see, they are running to him instead. She has clearly gone from serving the good of the party and country to attempting to serve herself. If she does not get off of this destructive path, she is going to loose delegates in droves.

Susan   May 23rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Make that 4!!! time to Roll out the welcome mat1 OBAMA 08

Same old song   May 23rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

I find it amazing the spin that Hillary Clinton supporters put on everything. First of all they suppose to belong to the Democratic Party the same as the superdelegates. But it seems that her supporters are not members of the Democratic Party, but like her, they are members of the Me Party. It is all about them forget the rest of the country.

They are always talking about Sen. Clinton's experience and Sen. Obama inexperience. When you asks them to list Sen. Clinton's experience, they draws a blank. They want people to vote for Sen. Clinton when the overall majority of the country finds her totally untrustworthy.

For all of you Democratic Party members who wants her to run as an Independent and you will vote for her, please do because quite frankly I'm tired of hearing the threats. We hear threats from you and Sen. Clinton.

She has tried every underhanded, vicious, malacious, tricky, and dirty trick that she can to win the Democratic nomination. I think she failed to realize that a great many people do not subscribe to evil.

If Sen. Obama put Sen. Clinton on the ticket for Vice President, she will no doubt have him killed within a year so that she could be President. Sen. Clinton does not want to be President to better the country, it is all about EGO.

I guess the devil is making her destroy the Democratic Party in order to satisfy her Wants.

Paul   May 23rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

2 More nails in the coffin for the Democratic Party in the fall. There is no way this country will elect a Far Left Leaning Liberal Junior Senator fo President. He is the Golden Boy of the media but I've got news for you folks he's not electable and the DNC knows it. WAKE UP or we're looking at 8 more years of Republican rule in the Whitehouse. I will not vote for NOBAMA no matter who endorses him. He is a WOLF in SHEEPS CLOTHING. He hates AMERICAN and the blacks know this but because of the color of his skin they'll vote for him anyway. Boy oh boy are you people gonna be fooled come November!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! '08!!!!!!!!!!!

mr.dem   May 23rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

well not counting 2mil peoples votes is not the way to go and its going to be hard to win if you dont have Fl shows how much obama cares about the people in the 2 states not counted

Obama is the rascist one   May 23rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Sorry, but I think its funny people keep on bringing up rascism. Hillary and her husband before her are well known for not their stances on equal rights, etc… Yet every now and then something she says will be deemed as rascist. Want to know whats rascist? 90% of black men and women are voting for Obama. If not more. You really think all 90% fully support his stance on the issues or are just voting for him because he is half black? I mean please, lets be real here. Also I love how the issue of sexism isn't mentioned at all….

Continue swithing sides so you can tell everyone "see look, look I'm cool, I'm backing the cool candidate!" While come November McCain and Bush share a cocktail in the White House while they laughingly look at his winning election results

Jessica   May 23rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

It is amazing to me that people are actually going to switch parties even though their opinion does not match the majority.
Sad state of things when people throw temper tantrums and decide they have to get revenge because they aren't getting their own way.

If Mccain becomes president and he overturns Roe v Wade Hillary Clinton will have her true legacy. I am absolutely disgusted with Women in America who aren't even looking at the real facts.

Joe   May 23rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Hilary backers. Get over it! You lost. Quit threatening to vote Republican or not at all! WE DON'T CARE!!!

Leo   May 23rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Democrats are a bunch of back stabbers and they are just hurting themselves. Obama has no experience and he should be the Vice-President to give him the chance to learn more about more sofisticated issues such as International , the economy and more.
Honestly, I believe that if we have Obama as a President , he will bring this country lower that it is already.

Rlewis Tx   May 23rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

We are almost there , let's stay together people , once you get to know Obama then you will realize you made the right choice.

Obama in November 2008 !

CC   May 23rd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Let's not forget that it was Terry McAuliffe, NOT Howard Dean, who was the head of the party when the rules about early primaries were put in place. That's Terry McAuliffe, chairman of Hillary's campaign committee, who got the rules put in place and insisted that they absolutely would be enforced. . .

Tyrone   May 23rd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

These men are fools! They will be backing a failed candidate because amost if not all of Hillary's people are voting for McCain in the fall. They can say what they want. Obama has lost already!

tekay   May 23rd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Very wise decision.
Thanks gentlemen.
No one wants to be in a loser side.
Afar all they have campaign of their own.
When Hillary shallow supporters will understand this simple fact?

Obama 08

garrick   May 23rd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

white voters should be mad at Hillary for calling them uneducated voters,whats that all about and she also has a problem with black voters and she need to look into why she only gets 1% of the vote and how can she win in Nov without the black vote.
Obama has run a great campaign and he is ahead in every thing even money,i dont need someone in the white house that bill collecters are going after and has to keep getting rid of people in her campaign that she thinks were good.now that she is behind she has to change again,how many Hillarys are out their.let her find her voice in New York.

SANDY   May 23rd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

FELLOW DEMOCRATS-

DON'T LET THE REPUBLICANS PIMP YOUR VOTE! READ CAREFULLY THE NOTES FROM FAKE HRC SUPPORTERS!!!

goClinton!!   May 23rd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

I'm a supporter of clinton, and hope she wins somehow, but it seems otherwise now. It would be nice if sen obama won against mccain, we should realise that and not be divided.

Shelton   May 23rd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

It's about time the supers got off their butts and stopped this thing before it gets to a point of really pissing a bunch of people off. She is proving that she has no respect for the party and for this process, so seal it up and stop her.

They should be able to see the damage she is doing with this sham of a contest. She is hoping someone will pick up the debt and I for one will tell you, that I will contribute no more money to any campaign that pays her anythng. She is doing this out of spite and I don't think she should be rewarded.

Come on supers, commit and put an end to this. You've seen what your are working with, which do you want?

Linned   May 23rd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Senator Obama is only 59 away from the 2026 and Senator Clinton is 247 away. Are there even 247 pledged and superdelegates left to get to 247?

Michael   May 23rd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

All of you with hurt feelings who want to desert the party because your candidate didn’t win need to understand a very simple concept. If McCain wins the election we will have a repeat of the last eight years when it comes to foreign policy. I don’t support any of the candidates, however since it now seems like it will be Obama and McCain, I would rather vote for Obama than McCain. All of you who wish to relate Senator Obama’s name with one of them most hated people in the world need to get a life, it is insulting to compare any American, especially a Presidential candidate, to someone like that, you really need to reconsider your motives. As far as Florida and Michigan, the rules of the DNC are clear, there is no ambiguity, if you want the facts then download the rules from the DNC and read them, forget fact check, read the actual rules. Some of you really need to consider where you get your facts because some of the things said about the candidates are just beyond belief and border on ignorance and paranoia.

js   May 23rd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

What happen to Pelosi, Dobbs, Richardson, and Obama himself comments,"The superdelegates shouldn't go against the will of the voters." Where is Pelosi, Dobbs, Richardson, and Obama now, now that Clinton's delegates are going against the will of her voters. All these supporters talked about riots on the street if the the superdegates chose Hillary as the nominee over the will of his voters. These leaders are silent now that the superdelegates are choosing Obama over the will of Hillary's voters. This is another reason to vote for McCain this year, because of the corruption and dishonesty coming from the democratic party. Besides, McCain seems to be a better candidate anyway as a moderate republican.

Gloria   May 23rd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I am NOT voting if Obama gets the nomination…….

He will not win in Nov08……..

Anonymous   May 23rd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I'm a supporter of clinton, and hope she wins somehow, but it seems otherwise now. It would be nice if sen obama won against mccain, we should realise that and not be divided.

david   May 23rd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I support Hillary, however the democratic party is bigger than just Hillary and I will be supporting who ever the democratic nominee is, if it's Obama then he's my man.

Democrats 08!!!!

Churchill was Heroic, Clinton Divisive?   May 23rd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

So when Churchill or the guys say: "Never Give In" it's heroic and admirable, but when Hillary actually practices it, it's 'divisive'?

The same whiney crybabies who moaned, complained, bitterly gnashed their feckless biteless teeth when these losers wimped out, quit, gave up without a fight, didn't fight back:
Kerry (2004)
Gore (2000)
Dukakis (1988)
and to some degree
Carter (80)
McCarthy (72)

are the very same people bitterly whining that Hillary should wimp out, give up, throw in the towel, walk away before it's over — i.e. be like a loser.

Why the double standard? Why don't actual voters and real democracy matter more than elitist democrat party hacks and know-it-all but consistently WRONG media pundits? Why would anyone listen to the ones who have not only been wrong over and over and over, but have obvious biases, don't play by the 'rules' but insist others give up their rights in lieu of a bunch of rich talking heads?

I don't get it.

I'll plan to write in Hillary in November too.

Agnostic Democrat   May 23rd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Hillary, are you listening? Probably not. Have you even noticed people switching to Mr. Obama and not the reverse trend? Not once … never … not in this lifetime. Please be a gracious loser and bow out for the good of the party and stop lying to your supporters, taking their money and giving them false hope that a miracle will happen. The miracle has already happened; you aren't the nominee, but you just can't face the hard fact that >50% of our country including those in your own party simply do not like you or trust you. That's according to all those polls you and your slimey, sleazy operatives "misspeak" about instead of the snapshot ones that favor you.

angie   May 23rd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

To Greg:

I see you have no problem with showing that you are ignorant and prejudice. What has Obama done to you and all others that will not vote for him if he is the Democrat nominee? Ask yourself that question.

I have never seen so many people willing to live 4 more years of hard-ship out of hatred. Even if it means loosing your lively-hood. WOW, I guess ignorance just breeds more ignorance. But, I am so PROUD of those who will vote for Obama because they want a change for Americans. All Americans. For the world.

What GOD has for you, no one can take away. Obama will be the next President of the United States.

Sue, Bloomington, IN   May 23rd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Thank You, Congressman Dennis Cardoza, for having the backbone to not only endorse Obama but for saying it like it is!!! Thank you, also, Congressman Jim Costa for your endorsement.

Dawn, MS   May 23rd, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Please America, the thought of looking at Hillary for four more years makes my stomach hurt. Send her back to NY, signed, sealed and delivered–she's theirs.

If anybody is thinking about challenging Hillary in the next Senate election, I think that would be a good thing.

Deb   May 23rd, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Way to go…let's end this thing and let Obama spin his magic and win us back the White House.

GHM   May 23rd, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Enough is enough. HC should admit defeat and her and Bill concentrate on giving their total support to the nominee, Barack Obama. This consta