May 26, 2008
Posted: 10:55 AM ET

From
CNN

Watch Bill Clinton's remarks about the state of the race.

(CNN) — Former President Bill Clinton said that Democrats were more likely to lose in November if his wife Hillary Clinton is not the party’s presidential nominee, and suggested some people were trying to “cover this up” and “push and pressure and bully” superdelegates to make up their minds prematurely.

"I can’t believe it. It is just frantic the way they are trying to push and pressure and bully all these superdelegates to come out,” he said at a South Dakota campaign stop Sunday, in remarks first reported by ABC News. “'Oh, this is so terrible: The people they want her. Oh, this is so terrible: She is winning the general election, and he is not. Oh my goodness, we have to cover this up.'"

The former president added that his wife had not been given the respect she deserved as a legitimate presidential candidate. "She is winning the general election today and he is not, according to all the evidence,” he said. “And I have never seen anything like it. I have never seen a candidate treated so disrespectfully just for running.”

“Her only position was, ‘Look, if I lose I'll be a good team player. We will all try to win — but let's let everybody vote, and count every vote,’" he said.

The former president suggested that if the New York senator ended the primary season with an edge in the popular vote, it would be a significant development. "If you vote for her and she does well in Montana and she does well in Puerto Rico, when this is over she will be ahead in the popular vote,” said Clinton.

“And they're trying to get her to cry uncle before the Democratic Party has to decide what to do in Florida and Michigan” – which the party would need to do “unless we want to lose the election. "

The current requirement to claim the Democratic presidential nomination is 2,026 delegates, a formula that does not take into account delegates from Florida and Michigan, whose contests were not sanctioned by the party – although if those votes were to be counted as cast, Hillary Clinton would still currently trail rival Barack Obama in the overall delegate count.

The former president said Sunday that the media had unfairly attacked his wife since the Iowa caucuses, repeating an often-used charge that press coverage had made him feel as though he were living in a “fun house.”

"If you notice, there hasn't been a lot of publicity on these polls I just told you about,” he said. “It is the first time you've heard it? Why do you think that is? Why do you think? Don't you think if the polls were the reverse and he was winning the Electoral College against Senator McCain and Hillary was losing it, it would be blasted on every television station?”

He added, “You would know it wouldn't you? It wouldn't be a little secret. And there is another Electoral College poll that I saw yesterday had her over 300 electoral votes…. She will win the general election if you nominate her. They're just trying to make sure you don't."

Filed under: Barack Obama • Bill Clinton • Hillary Clinton


FactCheck   May 26th, 2008 10:57 am ET

I never realized that dimentia was contagious and that it could be spread between spouses.

Jessica   May 26th, 2008 11:00 am ET

I'm sorry Bill Clinton but just like you can't tell that you had sex with an intern you also have no clue what you are talking about here. How about going back and reading the rules and how we pick a nominee again. There was no cover up when you were a racist pig here in South Carolina where you began the downhill spiral of doom for Hillary. You should have just kept your mouth shut and let her done her thing.
She would be the nominee right now if you had.

fred   May 26th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Right on Bill…if it isn't Hillary…say hello MR President McCain!!!

Dominique   May 26th, 2008 11:00 am ET

This is disgraceful. His wife is not losing the nomination because of some vast conspiracy. She is losing the nomination because she ran an inept campaign, and she showed such a sense of entitlement and hypocrisy that many of her supporters became former supporters. As for respect, she has been shown more respect and deference than her recent words and actions warrant.

Julie   May 26th, 2008 11:00 am ET

Bill is right!

Let the PEOPLE decide who our next President will be. We have three more primaries to go, and let us not forget that Howard Dean won't count Florida and Michigan's votes as actual votes.

Obama will not win the general election without carrying the big, swing states that Hillary has won. Without Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Ohio, and Florida, Obama will see John McCain easily win in November.

Clinton/Obama 2008: The unstoppable, deserved ticket.

Helena   May 26th, 2008 11:01 am ET

The Clinton's are both delusionial. They have become disgraceful. They need to exit with grace and dignity asap.

Barack Obama is ahead with superdelegates, has the pledged majority of delegates and the popular vote.

Kjetil   May 26th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Why dont Bill Clinton shut up? I liked him as President but now he should stop. It seems that the only thing that makes him going is too get his wife as President or his daughter as President in 8 years from now. A dynasty just like Pakistan and Sri-Lanka.

And now he talkes about that democrats would loose if not a Clinton on the top.

1. I dont belive its true, because Hillary was very unpopular and still is.
2. Should the democrats just take the one on top that is most electable or go for the one that is best for the job?
3. I hope that Obama go for the governor in Kansas or Arizona for vp and that Clinton dont get any help with her debts or get on the team for vp. She and her husband has long enoghf seen the party as a familybuisnies. Now its an and too that and the sircus that is around them all the time aswell.

robert ...tx   May 26th, 2008 11:01 am ET

who cares about your poll of polls bill just take your millions and your wife and your mistress and go away……

Susan   May 26th, 2008 11:01 am ET

We think if Obama gets the democratic nominee, then McCain will win the election.

That's why we are strongely for Hillary Clinton. She can go up against McCain..

Hillary 08

Cody S. - Montgomery, AL   May 26th, 2008 11:01 am ET

Unfortunately Bill, and ask your friend Terry because he knows too, the Democratic Party doesn't select a nominee based on popular vote. Nor do they select the nominee based on some made-up measure of general election electoral votes.

You need to stop polarizing these crowds and start telling them that it is their duty, as Democrats, to vote for the nominee this fall.

Frank   May 26th, 2008 11:02 am ET

It's just not the truth……… Say it as many times as you like but it still is not TRUE! Seem like a page out of the G.O.P play book. Just say it enough and people will never know what the truth. Ilke the build up to the war in Iraq. They have WMD's. yea that's the ticket!

Frank,

Ca

Glenn   May 26th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Bill, you have finally gone off the deep end. Absolutely insane!

rachel   May 26th, 2008 11:02 am ET

so true she has a right to continue running.

pam Eugene OR   May 26th, 2008 11:02 am ET

Give it up Bill. No one believes your lies. Hillary is not winning anything except a bus ticket back to NY.
We are sick of hearing you whine and try to cheat you back into our White House.
Was there something there that you forgot to steal?

MDT   May 26th, 2008 11:04 am ET

When my son was real young (5-7 yrs old or so), and he wanted something he couldn't have, I patiently explained to him why he could not have it, and after listening for 3 or 4 minutes to my explanations, he would inevidably come out with his "BUT PLEASE!" A number of these occasions involved him wanting things that belonged to other people. Every time I see the Clintons do this, it reminds me of the conversations with my son. It seems that no matter how it is explained to them that this thing is over, they just want what they want.

Joe   May 26th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Go away Bill! First it was the race card, the sex card, and now the victim card!

Guess what? Most reasonable people have stood out of the way of the kitchen sinks you are throwing at them!

tigerakabj   May 26th, 2008 11:04 am ET

Here we go. Round and round. When do the Billary's stop? Nobody knows. Boy I'm tired of these people.

Barack is driving these people to madness. Keep doing your thing President Obama. These 2 will be in jail soon anyway (Peter Paul v. Clinton).

tboykin   May 26th, 2008 11:04 am ET

will you all please stop!

How much writing needs to be on the wall for you all to see that this race is over for the Clintons?

With her most recent comments mad in regards to our late JFK the country is just sick and tired of her crying already!

Get out of the race now so that we may unite the party!

Obama v McCain   May 26th, 2008 11:04 am ET

i am tired of the victim card.

Chris   May 26th, 2008 11:05 am ET

This is the argument he's touting to the superdelegates? That's rather unfortunate, because what the President is not saying is that these polls mean absolutely nothing right now. Just because one person is beating another RIGHT NOW does not mean that's going to happen in November. 5-6 Months is a long time and polls change daily. Just think of that.

Coquelicot   May 26th, 2008 11:05 am ET

That's right Bill continue to point your finger, you and the whole word know how easy for you to lie with a bold face.

george donovan   May 26th, 2008 11:05 am ET

It seems to me years back Hillery was yelling and screaming that Bill was suffering from a " cover up ". This is the answer to all their problems in politics there is a right winged cover up poor clintons

Shelly   May 26th, 2008 11:05 am ET

I'm a staunch republican, but I like Hillary over Obama. Mr. Clinton is the biggest reason most can't wait to see her fail.

If elections were fair and the most qualified candidate was chosen, Mitt Romney would the republican nominee. Life isn't fair, the best candidates don't always win, and yes, sometimes we get the candidate we hate the most.

The past 16 years have been nothing but turmoil for the citizens because the presidential figures are so polarizing.

al   May 26th, 2008 11:06 am ET

funny how FL and MI weren't such a big deal in the beginning of the race…back when Hillary was inevitable….

…and for all you Hillary supporters who will not vote for Obama, but instead vote for McCain…please admit that you are closet Republicans

Swannie   May 26th, 2008 11:06 am ET

BREAK IT WIDE OPEN And tell it like it is BILL
THANK YOU BILL !!!!

Mac in Nova Scotia   May 26th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Bill are you afraid to have Hillary around with little to do to keep her busy? She would have too much time to keep her eye on what you are up to. Stop trying to make fools out of the voting public. It won't work. Go home.

sandra from TN   May 26th, 2008 11:06 am ET

i always knew he was funny… wait its not a joke?! he is dysfunctional.

what ever happened to the oh so respectful president clinton…. oh i know he got lost in all the hillary math..right?

OBAMA 08

Morgan, Canada   May 26th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Oh my GOD! Is anyone even listening to this crazy man anymore?

Sunshine   May 26th, 2008 11:06 am ET

ELECTION PREDICTION:
If Obama wins……Obama 53% McCain 47%
If Hillary wins…… Hillary 51% McCain 49%

IF THE SUPERDELEGATES OVERTURN THE PLEDGE DELEGATES…………….
Hillary 27% McCain 63%

brad   May 26th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Hillary is portraying herself as blindly-driven toward impossible goals, the same way she portrays the Bush administration as driving toward failed policies. She says she can deliver results, but I question whether she can do that effectively without a grasp of reality.

Anand Khemraj   May 26th, 2008 11:06 am ET

Bill and Hilliary keeps re-writing the rules so that they can stand a chance at winning. His comments this time borders on insane. Maybe their obsession with winning is driving them insane!

chicago chris   May 26th, 2008 11:06 am ET

good gosh. The whole Hillary camp has gone bonkers. sexism, racism, cover up, disenfranchising FL and MI then flip flopping, counting NY and CA in the electoral count that and Dem would win. I'm sick of this

la dictadora   May 26th, 2008 11:07 am ET

my lord i almost choked while drinking my morning coffeewhen i saw this headline.. is this bozo so out of touch with reality?
one has to laugh, and really feel sorry for those two (3 with daugther)

a cover up?
lord, first the gender card, (o no the race card, since he thinks he is teh first black president) then the blue collar card, white hard working card, jewish card, fear card, now the cover up? my god, you name it these two people are desperate to get to the white house, it is an obsession

they are a joke..

No McSame   May 26th, 2008 11:07 am ET

So was Monic, Jennifer and all of the others that Bill has covered up. Bills is one sick puppy. Obama will not bow down for you and I hope and pray that he does not pick Billary for VP.
Obama08

gurarro   May 26th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Mr. President,

Are those people that's "covering up" her claim to victory, the same "right wing conspiracy" people who were saying that you had an affair?

Jack Kao   May 26th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Yes. Bill, you are right on. Democrat will loss November election.
I, a long term Democrat, will vote for McCain!!!

William   May 26th, 2008 11:07 am ET

Shut up Bill Clinton! You are more delusional that your wife….Trying to spoil this election, trying to take it away from Obama. You just can't accept that Hillary is losing.

southerndem   May 26th, 2008 11:07 am ET

WAAAAAAAAH WAAAAAAAAAAH Hillary was supposed to be coronated by now. Maybe if you had kept your mouth shut your wife may have had a chance. Maybe if her campaign managed a checkbook a little better and didn't put her foot in her mouth every time she was getting some momentum, she may have won the nomination. I find it funny how so many Clinton supporters say Barack is a whiner and thin skinned, but every time Bill or Hillary open their mouth they complain about the rules or the media or supposed sexism in the race. GET OVER YOURSELVES CLINTONS , you are NOT the Democratic party and we owe you NOTHING. Because of Bills lying under oath, for which he was impeached, the Republicans won the House and Senate back(fortunately this was reversed in 2006) and put Bush in the Whitehouse. The Democratic party is moving forward with a positive agenda for the American people with or without you Hillary, so which will it be?

Law   May 26th, 2008 11:08 am ET

This man is a fool & unrepentant idiot.Just go away.

TheLeftNut   May 26th, 2008 11:08 am ET

This makes sense. I don't think I've ever seen such a poorly written article by an adult.

Paula in WI   May 26th, 2008 11:08 am ET

This is so pathetic as well as appalling.The Clinton's have to go.When will they realize that its no conspiracy…WE DON'T WANT THEM!!!!To make disrespectful and foolish remarks and to blame someone else is appalling.Senator Obama is way too polite to this terrible excuse for a family.The superdelegates need to throw the Clinton's out.They have now attempted to make our whole Nation look bad.We are not stupid Bill..she said the remarks,Obama blew them off yet again,and yet again your lying family refuses to accept responsibility for your actions.That is not electability for a President.We have had enough lying between you and Bush.

Frank   May 26th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Okay, here what I think.

It's about the RFK statment being taken out of context How about something like this made by anyone made with the same type of “context” from which Clinton’s remarks are being lifted:

As commercial aviation flies all year round. I flew to Washington DC in September of 2004. Two jets flew into the Twin Towers in New York in September in 2001.

Same exact type of context. Just like the IQ test that asks “which does not fit the pattern” or “which DOES fit the pattern,” exactly what would you infer I wanted your attention focused in my in-context statement?

It's -frakking-insane. I won’t say they fool no one, just that they do not fool the ones who are not in denial. that's alot of people. Wake up the rest of you.

Frank,

Ca

joe   May 26th, 2008 11:08 am ET

IF HILLARY DOES NOT GET THE NOMINATION

FLORIDIANS FOR HILLARY OR MCCAIN 08

FLORIDIANS FOR HILLARY OR MCCAIN 08

ALL OF A SUDDEN NOW OBAMA WANTS OUR VOTES COUNTED

NOW THAT HE IS LEADING……WE ARE NOT IGNORANT

TOO LATE OBAMA

FLORIDIANS FOR HILLARY OR MCCAIN 08

Ryan   May 26th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Bill Clinton just lost all my respect. Seriously? A cover up? The calls for her to drop out and for superdelegates to make up their minds have been surprisingly few, with most saying they can wait until June 3rd (after the last primary). Also, winning the general election? That doesn't happen until November, and I am sure the Clintons have learned by now that polls that are 6 months before the people actually vote aren't very accurate, seeing as if we went by those for the primaries, Clinton would have had this wrapped up months ago.

Ernesto Lopez   May 26th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Obama has won his right to be the nominee and Clinton hasn't, he has more votes, more pledged delegates, he even achieved the majority of pledged delegates, so he deserves to be the nominee, this is a democracy, if you believe in that Bill, then shut up. And if the democrats don't win is because of your kitchen sink strategy, your support and encouragement for racism, and being such a sore losers as you are.

LifeLongDemocrat   May 26th, 2008 11:09 am ET

The "boys club" in the Democratic party headed by Howard Dean just could not see a woman in the top spot and had a closed door meeting to find a candidate in Barack Obama.

This will come out later. Did you see the HBO production, Recount last night? A lot goes on behind the scenes and it is not a pretty sight.

Hillary 2008/2012/2016>><!!!!!!!!!

Word on street   May 26th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Well, she was the defacto queen waiting for nomination.. Long live the Queen!!!

Oh no.. it is the caucus states, and the small sates thats preventing her nomination. Dont forget racism and sexism.

Then there was the media and citizens with some education and intellegence.

Now it is all a 'cover up'.. from the people of the United States of America….

Bill and Hill, what an entitlement mentality…

Pimacan   May 26th, 2008 11:09 am ET

I voted for Bill twice. Now that his power hungry, stop at nothing, say anything to win side come out, I see him for who he was. It's shameful that he is acting this way, but then again, he's already proved he has no shame. What kind of a woman stays married to a guy like this? A power hungry, stop at nothing, say anything to win woman with no shame.

Jim   May 26th, 2008 11:09 am ET

Go Hillary. Bill is right, enough of this pusing around. Carter is just another example of how these folks are trying tp push Hillary around.

Hillary, never quit and keep fighting. Hillary is the voice of the people.

Jane L.   May 26th, 2008 11:09 am ET

President Clinton is exactly right, and contrary to what the press would try to get us to believe, millions of people agree with him. We've never seen a candidate treated like this.

martin   May 26th, 2008 11:09 am ET

we don't elect people according to polls.you and everyone in america knows that polls are not reliable.yes,we are pressuring hillary to drop out ,or for super ds to put an end to your fantasy.the reason is ,we don't want you or your wife to say anymore racist and sexist remarks,or planting seeds in some crazy's mind.the least you can do,if your just concerned about everyone getting to vote,is to suspend your campaign,until the primaries are over.that way you can keep from saying any more party-damaging remarks.by the way,we don't want you anywhere near the white house,until you can learn to leave other woman alone,and keep your drawers zipped up.

Robert in Albuquerque   May 26th, 2008 11:09 am ET

sad to say but most polls do show Hillary beating Obama and McCain in those states we NEED to win in the fall.

its over   May 26th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Bill get a grip…………………….more pandering. Why does the party have rules? So that they can be followed. Now if you break those rules you, will either be punished or penalized. Thats what happened, Florida and Michigan were penalized for the decision they took, and they knew this would happen before the primaries were held. So dont go crying over split milk now, they broke the rules and they knew the consequenses.

marylee wagerman atlanta,ga   May 26th, 2008 11:10 am ET

CNN WHY DO YOU GIVE THIS MAN PLAYTIME?

HOW MANY OTHER PRESIDENTS ACT CRAZY LIKE THIS MAN?

Olivier   May 26th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Unbelievable, another low punch from the Clintons. This is sure not going to help the democrats in November… Stop it already, Obama won fair and square. Superdelegates have had 16 months to make their choice.

Sandra   May 26th, 2008 11:10 am ET

Why do the Clintons not realize everything they say "she's ahead in the popular vote" they are ignoring the caucus states, most of which were won by Obama? Cherry picking anyone?

David   May 26th, 2008 11:10 am ET

What a joke! I've just lost all respect for former Pres. Clinton! His family is NOT entitled to be President, and Hillary has actually received easier treatment from the media than she would have if she wasn't a former First Lady. All the underhanded comments from Bill and Hillary lately have shown their true, selfish colors and lack of real concern for common Americans who haven't experienced their privileged lifestyle. That is why Obama has captured the hearts of the majority. And why superdelegates are walking away from her selfish demands. I just hope Obama doesn't resort to their veiled threats and make her his VP or he will go down to defeat in November.

Tonya in Houston   May 26th, 2008 11:10 am ET

This guy is delusional…All the problems that Hillary is facing has to do with HIM and some of the things that he's said and done while campaigning for her. Why won't you just take responsibility for that Bill and stop talking about some whacky conspiracy theory!

Michele   May 26th, 2008 11:11 am ET

kitchen, hot ? stay out ??, contact sport ?…hmmm

Lorraine   May 26th, 2008 11:11 am ET

This is true. She will win. He never will. I hope and pray the superdels have the courage to say screw you to the people giving them death threats and the Republicans and liberal losers.

American needs another Clinton presidency as never before.

Patrick   May 26th, 2008 11:11 am ET

So Bill says; "If you vote for her and she does well in Montana and she does well in Puerto Rico, when this is over she will be ahead in the popular vote,”

Hillary says; ""I'm very proud that as of today, I have received more votes by the people who have voted than anyone else,"

Being so close I would think the two of you could get your stories straight, as bent and manipulated as they may be.

Lately Hillary has stated; "We’re going to have to change the system by which we pick the nominees, I believe, and we are with the system we have now,”

The Clinton's, change the rules, bend the truths, and manipulate the votes if it doesn't suite you.

I'm so tired of the Clintons……….

jennym   May 26th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Hillary wants to be the "strong feminist" and the victim at the same time . Sorry — doesn't work that way. She LOST –PERIOD !!!! She fought hard but someone wins and someone loses. Now she has lost any chance to appear gracious. I think both the Clintons have destroyed whatever legacy they had left . Bubba is just plain insane.

Al Ware   May 26th, 2008 11:11 am ET

I have lost all respect for both of the Clintons. Do we really want that type of attitude and behavior back in the White House? The Bush's and Clinton's are one in the same. Goodbye to all of them!

Obama 08

Fred   May 26th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Michigan and Florida didn't follow the rules and THEY not Obama have
hurt her chances at becoming the Nominee. Bill do you think the American voters are that stupid.

If you want the votes counted then give her Florida and Obama Michigan. How's that?……I know you won't respond to the obvious will you?

Karen   May 26th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Bill, this time I truly believe that you have been inhaling what you have been smoking. Don't think we or the media will fall for your smoke and mirrors. You have truly become a pathetic figure and I believe you, Carville, Penn, Wolfson and McAuliffe are the ones that have given her bad counsel and cost her the election with your dirty campaign tactics. Hillary's mistake was listening to a bunch of male advisers and should have kept Patty Solis Doyle.

Mary   May 26th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Bill said “She is winning the general election”

What? What planet is Bill on?

Last time I checked Hillary couldn’t even win the DEMs candidacy!!!

By the way, Bill & Hillary, what’s with all this whining? It wasn’t too long ago you both said “IF YOU CAN’T HANDLE THE HEAT THEN YOU GOTTA GET OUT OF THE KITCHEN!!!”

How’s them KARMA apples!!!

Megan in La.   May 26th, 2008 11:11 am ET

First its a vast right wing conspiracy to cover up his "sexual indiscretions" and now its, what, a left-wing conspiracy covering up poll results?

If Sen. Clinton wants to continue to make her case that she would be the best democratic nominee, then by all means let her do so. But let her and her surrogates do so using accurate and truthful means, without this kind of misleading hyperbole.

Talk about polls if you want to, but make sure to note that there as many polls showing Obama leading as Clinton. There are polls showing both get more than 270 electral votes (albeit in different ways). And general election polls five months out are pretty meaningless in anyway (just ask Bill Clinton circa 1992 when he was way down in the polls five months out).

Make your case than MI and FL should be seated. But stop blaming the Obama camp for it. Mention that your own advisor Harold Ickes was one of the people who voted to strip all the delegates. Mention that you agreed to it. Your own spokesman Terry MacAuliffe, as DNC chair, said the same thing. And for goodness sake, stop comparing an intraparty nominating contest to abolition, women's suffrage and electionin Zimbabwe. Last I heard, no one was running around beating up teachers, clergy and jailing journalists. That's how they run elections in Zimbabwe.

Try to make you case for popular vote. But do mention that you knew (and said!) that delegates were what counted not to many months ago. Mention that while you count MI and FL, you also have to discount 4 caucus states to do. Mention that winning PR doesn't mean anything because they don't vote in the general election. And do mention that your opponent wasn't even on the ballot in one of those states and you won't give him any delegates (so who's blocking allowing MI now?).

My only request for Sen. Clinton (and I would ask the same of Sen. Obama) is the campaign truthfully. If anything, such obviously misleading, half-truthful and inconsistent arguments hurt her campaign. And people don't elect people they don't trust.

Al   May 26th, 2008 11:11 am ET

Dear ,

Bill and Hillary come out of your halusination. Wake up from yesterday's dream, I will not vote for hillary not me alone along with me 1000 of my people , we will vote to Mc cain to defeat your wife.

Because a hallussion can not lead this country. Liar have no place in the white house

Karen   May 26th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Fear, fear and more fear. Sounds a lot like a republican. I sooo wish he would just keep to the problems of the country. He also needs to tell his wife its over. Please, Bill, give it up and move on before her political career is over. If by any chance she were to get the nomination now, the republicans or Libiterians would win. Soooo many want her out. Why not just talk to the Obama people and maybe she could be VP. Try it, it just might work!!! Don't keep doing what doesn't work!!! That is what has made Obama's champaign sooo successful!!! Change, change and more change!!!

Caroline   May 26th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Actually, Bill, what it is is that not enough people LIKE your wife. In fact, just enough people HATE how she's campaigned to never give her their vote.

We might actually agree with some, even most of her positions, but we do not TRUST that she has not just said whatever she thought needed to be said to be elected.

Sorry to say BIll, but I and plenty enough other people LIKE and TRUST Barack Obama more than your wife. There is no cover up, no conspiracy, no nothing going on……..except the fact that Sen. Barack Obama is being seen as the better pick for President of the United States of America.

Stop being so bitter, Bill.

Jen B   May 26th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Bill and Hill, the most dysfunctional, delusional duo in the nation.

Mo   May 26th, 2008 11:12 am ET

I THINK BILL HAS LOST HIS MIND BECAUSE OF HIS OLD AGE. WE SHOULD SEND HIM TO A PSYCHIATRIST FOR HIS EVALUATION .

fred   May 26th, 2008 11:12 am ET

The party will never UNITE behind Obama…he will lose by a landslide in November if he is the nominee!!!

CNN how come Jessica, can call Bill a racist pig and I can't call Obama a racist pig????

Hilda   May 26th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Oh my gosh, this guy is out of his tree. What is he saying? What score card is he looking at. I have heard about the Clinton math, but who would think this old fool would say it out loud.Bill don't you have something you should be doing other than telling lies that only you and your wife believe??

CA 4 Obama   May 26th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Hillary, divorce him. He's the reason you're losing!!!!

Obama/ Richardson 08/12

Enlightened Voter   May 26th, 2008 11:12 am ET

She ran a horrible campaign, is millions in debt, went waaaay too negative and let's be honest, alot of people see her for who she is and don't like her. That is why she is losing. PERIOD> And then of course there is you babbling on and on.

Venus   May 26th, 2008 11:12 am ET

The Clintons Meltdown! I love it!

What a disgrace - him and his sorry wife!

Hey Bill ———– no whining!

So now we have jumped from the primary to the general election and Hillary is going to beat Mc Cain? But yet - she hasn't and couldn't beat Obama in the primary!

Yeah - Bill is living in a fun house! Him and Hillary are getting funny by the day! What a show!

King in MO   May 26th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Who are "they" and "those people". Bill your trying too hard to make her look like a fighter. I understand why. The only problem is that Obama and his team are aware of this so you really have no opposition. Old politics is slowly dying in front of our eyes.

Obama/Webb 08

Sue   May 26th, 2008 11:12 am ET

Bill, will you please take Hillary and go home? Do you realize that if she steals this nomination and Bush stole the election in 2000, you will have to tell us where you money comes from? Like how many millions from Iran? That the 10 mil. that you and Hillary donated to charity was to YOUR library? You two remind me of a spoiled brat that loses the ball game, but that you want mommy to make them let you hit a few more times? If this country elects John McCain, they deserve just as they get, the problem is, we all will suffer. And America, please ask for the paper ballot!!!! All of the machines are taken to the RNC to be validated! Go home Bill, please.

Dem in CA   May 26th, 2008 11:12 am ET

My, what a victim our poor Hillary is, huh, Bill? Just what I want, an eternal victim as president. Ah, what a winning strategy! Whine your way into office!

Oh, boo hoo hoo.

The only thing many of us Democrats out here are pushing the supers for now is to simply end this thing so Bill and Hillary will go away. Clinton(s) already lost, fair and square. It was so months ago, it will still be so months from now. Why prolong this and give them a platform to spout this endless stream of nonsense?

For God's sake, suck it up and move on.

don   May 26th, 2008 11:13 am ET

i think bill is going insane,,,,,,,, i think he need some sleep,so he thinks only his family can rule the united state. this is sick.am so disappionted. can`t believe what this man his saying,he just want to go back into the white house, i really don`t know why is fighting.

norman   May 26th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Looks like it is time for Hillary to get out of the kitchen, I am sure she will now have time to write another book. Now Hillary & Bill can tour the world together giving talks on how to become a millionaire,
Leave politics to Obama.

The Truth   May 26th, 2008 11:13 am ET

NO Bill…..She lost because SHE LIES and she ran a terrible campaign and then you and her whine and play the race and gender cards. Truth is the American want Obama…

OBAMA '08!

cathy   May 26th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Let me get this straight…Hillary is the victim of a vast left wing conspiracy????

Tyler in Raleigh, NC   May 26th, 2008 11:13 am ET

By definition, if she was the best candidate shouldn't she be winning by the rules???

Clearly she is not the best because she is broke, behind in delegates (which are what counts) and lost by almost every metric except New Clintonian Math.

This is not sexism, its not a con-spiracy, its called losing and you need to learn to do it gracefully. They use polls about the electoral college, but then reject the delegate math and use popular vote for the primaries… ITS INSANE!!!

The system is delegates and electoral college, you can't pick and choose when you use one or the other. This is not a 3rd world country or Russia when we just appoint her president because she tells us she is best…. she needs to win the actual election.

Michael, an independent Canadian   May 26th, 2008 11:13 am ET

All this does is further polarize the Democrats.

I keep telling my American Democrat friends that they will have problems reuniting for the fall election. The Clintons' determination to fight to the very end will, unfortunately, create a hugh rift in the party that I firmly believe cannot be healed to win the Presidency.

The Clinton faithful are too emotionally caught up in the Democrat primaries to objectively see what is in their best interests.

AND PLEASE NOTE: The reuniting of the Democrat party after the primaries IS MORE DEPENDENT UPON HILLARY THAN BARACK. If she does not work very hard, I stress VERY HARD, to bring her followers over to Obama, the Democrat party will not reunite properly.

Isn't it ironic that the loser of the Democrat primaries ultimately controls whether the party wins the Presidency in the fall!!!!

David Menifee, Ca   May 26th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Bill take a seat and do the right thing tell your wife it's over for your name sake.

YES WE CAN   May 26th, 2008 11:13 am ET

OH, PLEASE!!!!!

Gloria   May 26th, 2008 11:13 am ET

I am totally disgusted with the antics of the Clintons. And as the primary process continues to near to its end, they are becoming more vicious and desperate. Do we really want 4 years of a Clinton co-presidency? Most unfortunately, they are apparently convincing some voters to stick by them. Please, please voters—- Pay attention! After listening to Bill and Hillary, please checks the facts! I want to be proud of our next president! Obama for President!!!!!

CP in Kansas City   May 26th, 2008 11:13 am ET

It is so sickning to think some people will not vote or vote for McCain if Obama wins the nomination. Can't they see what the last 4 years have been like, and they want more of the same? That is just plain stupid!!

ByeBill   May 26th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Bill Clinton has become such a joke. "Did you know there's polls where she beats McCain?" without mentioning that in most of those, so does Obama (and there are plenty of polls which show Obama winning but not Hillary). Intellectual dishonesty has a new (old?) champion, and his name, not surprisingly, is Clinton.

Isaac   May 26th, 2008 11:13 am ET

I am SO sick of Bill making like his wife is being victimized. Are we supposed to treat her the same as other candidates, or are we supposed to give her preferential treatment? Rules are rules! As the saying goes, if she can't stand the heat, she should get out of the kitchen!

Dave S   May 26th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Quit whining and leave.

GL   May 26th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Oh My Lord……..
Now it's a"cover-up"???
How can they live with themselves?
How can they sleep at night KNOWING exactly what they're personal antics are doing to the democratic party…..all so for the sake of winning??!!
I can't stand it. WHAT country would want these 2 people in charge?
It's beyond crazy now.

Herman in LA   May 26th, 2008 11:13 am ET

Bill you make me sick…

Wayne   May 26th, 2008 11:14 am ET

I'm wondering with whom Bill Clinton slept with last night. Haha

Its over for your Clintons and that goes for McSame too.

Obama keep on rolling.

Chris   May 26th, 2008 11:14 am ET

It seems like Bill is trying to cash in all those IOU's from him not being able to keep it in his pants a couple years ago. Now we have to listen to him grovel and squirm trying to get her in office. Disgraceful. There is no conspiracy. I guess it depends on what your definition of "no" is though?

Marc in Quebec   May 26th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Is just that the Clintons' ego has become so large that they cannot accept the truth? The youth vote wants Obama. The educated want Obama. Minorities want Obama. The majority wants Obama.

What is there to cover-up? The fact that Hillary can't seem to be able to tell the truth? Or is it that she can't seem to be able to count properly?

Go away Bill.

Susan   May 26th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Paranoid much, Bill? Who is covering what up? How about you behind the scens telling Suer Delegates to hold off on their choices, or when that did not work, trying to bully them into making them ame her the V.P. nominee! You people are just plain nuts!

carol butland   May 26th, 2008 11:14 am ET

How come Hillary Clinton wasn't one bit interested in Florida and Michigan being counted until after Super Tuesday when she realized she wasn't going to be nominated then ??

Then, all of a sudden she made a 360 degree turn around ….

I think its time Hillary… Go out with some grace and respect ….

Carol / Canada

Will in Richmond, VA   May 26th, 2008 11:14 am ET

WOW. How can he say this?

Never mind that before Obama put together a winning campaign, most people were expecting Hillary to waltz into the White House. Never mind that the majority of Hillary's Superdelegates pledged themselves to her BEFORE Super Tuesday. Never mind that Hillary has had the support of the press, and is being treated as if her rear end is made of gold.

Never mind any of that Bill. She is really the victim. You're absolutely right. I can totally see your logic.

RF   May 26th, 2008 11:14 am ET

The Clintons can't stand watching the chances of having a dynasty end. It is almost as though they feel entitled to the White House and that is very un-American.

Ez   May 26th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Bill we know you are good at this remeber the defnation of is…is

RRO   May 26th, 2008 11:14 am ET

I agree, no one has been more solandored than Hilary during this nomination. Obama and all his supporters who talk about change are th ones resulting to sexist comments and intollerant behaviour.

If you don't support Obama or his ideas, according to his supporters you are biggoted, intollerant and stupid. The problem I keep having is that I want to make an informed choice. I can find lots of policies and information about Hilary's stances on issues, and see policies and plans she has. All I can find for Barrack is pretty speeches, now it makes me think who is intollerant and stupid now.

Al from Atlanta   May 26th, 2008 11:14 am ET

Bill——– Hillary needs to run as an Independent. A Quickpak poll shows that she easily wins a 3 way race with Obama and McCain:

Hillary 36%
McCain 30%
Obama 27%
Undec. 7%

This is the only way to stop these Democratic Party hacks from trying to run her into the ground.

Connie   May 26th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Take your own advise and stop whinnnnnnning Bill. Florida allowed the Rep. to mess up the votes in 2000 and you did nothing about the votes being counted when Gore ran. Now the shoe is on the other foot and you want people to have sympathy for Hillary. We are in 2008 and again Florida has allowed the Rep. to mess up the votes again. Had you not stain the WH we would not have had to deal with 8 years of Bush. Go somewhere and sit down. You help steal Gore chances and now you want to help steal Obama chance. Go bye and island with your remaining 89 million and make Hillary Pres. and she can rule over you and C. It's OVER for the Clintons.

Karen in Cape Cod   May 26th, 2008 11:15 am ET

I agree with Bill Clinton, Hillary has been smeared repeatedly! I want a fighter in the White House not a smooth talker!

sam   May 26th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Former President Bill Clinton is now showing his color , I hope P.R. South Dekota and Montana people all votes for Omaba , and end misry for Democratis party . Clintons have loss their mind , and i think we have to have medical exam.of both should be relese to public , so we know what is going on. They can not do the math, they do not understand rules, laws and procedures and they want todo thier way .He also said their daughter want to get into family business , Clinton , politically people of USA can ruin your businees any time they-want - you will not get any public speaking invitations, no one will read your and your wife books, and no other country in world will call you any more after this election- you will not make $ 100 million any more after this talk.

Good luck —–your family business will need badley

sam   May 26th, 2008 11:15 am ET

i seem to remember hillary saying during the bill clinton presidency that there was a right wing cover-up going and that they were victims then. that's always a good card to play when you aren't getting your way. by the way hillary, do you own anything else besides the same size large pant suits in every color?

Hans-Erik Iken   May 26th, 2008 11:15 am ET

I know it is only politics but Bill knows better then to try and cover up the fact that Hillary agreed to the disqualification of the Florida and Michigan primaries.

This story about Obama and the DNC bullying Hillary out of the race is such a load of BS and it is getting very old and stale now.

The real blame lies with the state parties as Bill is well aware of. I know he is just trying to help his wife but please Bill, give the public the credit for some brains as well please and stop beating this dead horse.

This race is over and all but the most fanatical will concede that. Just because you scream foul play doesn't make it so. Hillary lost because they underestimated the Obama campaign and were not prepared for a fight beyond supertuesday. She could well have won had she not made that mistake. It was a good fight but it is over now, accept reality.

Mary   May 26th, 2008 11:15 am ET

This man should be ashame. The only things being covered up is her lies. She tells a lie to cover a lie.

Allen Friedman--- Henderson, Nevada   May 26th, 2008 11:15 am ET

One important issue to know as a presidential candidate is when only a negitive can be achieved by certain actions and the Hillary candidacy is now turning into a negitive. You do not destroy your own party inorder to have personal gain! It is time to say good night Gracie!

Pamela   May 26th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Clinton's always wanting to change the rules if things don't go their way. He's blowing smoke. The people don't want Hillary for president. Obama has gotten more votes. Period. There's no secret poll. Bull crap. Hillary CAN NOT draw crowds of 75,000 like in Oregon or 25,000 in Indiana. She's just not likeable and she's a liar.

McCain will win if Hillary is the nominee because people just don't want a corrupt President as the Clintons are. The world would start WW 3 with us because she would offend other countries with her lies and ill thought comments and then the next day say "oh I must have been tired when I said that." Other countries won't be so easy to win back as the deer-in-the-headlights-Clinton supporters. Oh, ok Hillary, if you say you were tired then that's ok with us. Hillary is disoriented obviously at 3 a.m. in the morning!!!!!

A Latte Lover, Seattle, WA   May 26th, 2008 11:15 am ET

HUH??? Shame on you, Bill Clinton!!! I use to have much respect for you. Now, I'm beginning to believe you have gone over the edge, just as Hillary has. The majority of bullying being done to Super Delegates is coming from your wife's supporters, and they are not taking well to threats.

Women for Obama, 08

or

Lazy, White American's for Obama, 08

Coleman R. Brice, Asbury Park, NJ   May 26th, 2008 11:15 am ET

MORE CLINTON LIES! This is disgraceful behaviour from a former President of the United States of America.

BILL - NEWS FLASH - SHE IS NOT WINNING THE POPULAR VOTE.

STOP, STOP, STOP.. LYING..

Beau Ward   May 26th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Why would Bill have any particular insight about winning a majority of the popular vote? In eight years he could never convince a majority of Americans to vote for him.

Concerned Canadian   May 26th, 2008 11:15 am ET

President Bill Clinton is absolutely 110 percent correct !!

Barack Hussein Obama and the DNC are running like they just
robbed a bank or something. Superdelegates being bullied ( probably bribed ..wouldn't surprise anyone ). All this despite the fact Hillary Clinton is the favorite among most democratic voters and Florida and Michigan is also supporting her.

Hillary Clinton in reality should be the nominee. If she is not vindicated next week….civil war in the party…convention floor…in Denver.

Vp   May 26th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Fred is paid by Clintons. You can see his posts at the top of the list all the time :)

Richard, St. Paul, MN   May 26th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Shut up, Bill. We're all as tired of you and your manipulative rhetoric as we are of the Republicans' manipulative rhetoric. Go chill out , have a cigar somewhere, and leave the public alone will ya? Your wife is losing; deal with it.

Who Cares   May 26th, 2008 11:15 am ET

I agree with him, the powers that be want her out because they want Obama in and if she stays in and pushes for FL and MI she may get the popular vote and then she does have a chance. If she does quit than FL and MI won't have to be counted.

STAY IN HILLARY………….OBAMA SAYS HE WANTS CHANGE THIS IS CHANGE LET'S SEE IF THIS IS LIP SERVICE FROM HIM OR HONESTY, I SEE THAT HE HAS BEEN IN FLORIDA IN THE LAST WEEK TRYING TO MAKE UP FOR HIM NOT WANTING THEIR VOTES TO COUNT WHAT A HYPRICRITE. DON'T LET THE POWERS THAT BE TELL YOU THAT YOU HAVE TO GET OUT, BECAUSE THIS IS THEIR MESS.

HILLARY OR MCCAIN 08

Jenny from Indiana   May 26th, 2008 11:15 am ET

Not treated as a respectable candidate?!?! She's been given WAY too much respect. ANYONE ELSE WOULD HAVE BEEN COUNTED OUT BY NOW. But because she was so heavily favored to win in the beginning, she's gotten about 10 chances. And in no way, shape or form is she winning any election.

The idea and notion that there is some kind of "cover up" or conspiracy just shows how low the Clinton's will go. She knows shes out, now she just has to save face.

Oh, and how can we even toy with the idea that she would make a good president. Look at how she ran her campaign! Last I checked she was $20 million in debt!!!! I mean, she hasn't paid my university for her visit yet! And somehow there are still people out there that think she would be a good president.

Wouldn't it be nice if voters were actually informed?

mary   May 26th, 2008 11:15 am ET

"Just because you say it doesn't mean it is so." We've had to respond to Republican illogic with this rationale for years. Now Clinton is adopting it?

john   May 26th, 2008 11:16 am ET

HILLARY AND HER SUPPORTER ARE STUPID.

LOOK BILLY HAS INTERN WHO HE TAKE BENEFIT WHEN HILLARY IS OUT OF WORK.

HILLARY ALSO NEED INTERN AND IT IS NOT EVAN BAYHN OR ED RENDELL IT IS HER SUPPORTER.

OBAMA08.

Jackie   May 26th, 2008 11:16 am ET

The only reason Hillary is remaining in the race until June 3rd is to raise additional funds. If she drops out before June 3rd, she has no way of erasing any part of her huge debt. I believe the DNC, the remaining SD’s, and the Obama camp have quietly agreed to this arrangement. So, you would think the Clintons would be grateful, maintain a little dignity, and use the last few days to unite the party. But no……They prefer to show us how sad and shameful they really are.

CB   May 26th, 2008 11:16 am ET

When Hillary said McCain was more qualified to be President than Obama people were turned off - and the problems just kept coming after that.

Its obvious to everyone that the Clintons will do anything or say anything to win. I highly doubt that they would be pushing so hard for Florida and Michigan if she was not winning those states.

Ak   May 26th, 2008 11:16 am ET

I think Bill Clinton has really lost his bearings and probably may be showing signs of serious mind loss. I guess the rules do not matter to the Clinton campaign, and also the fact that Mr. Obama has won more states and more delegates are irrelevant as well. Its a pity to see that the CLintons will do or say anything to win. You guys are pathetic.

Chill Bill   May 26th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Bill and Hillary never cease to amaze me.with thier rhetoric. Hillary is a viable Presidential candidate and many many people respect her. How else would she have won certain states? Bill is making no sense and grasping at straws. Bottom line, Obama won a better campaign and is winning. And who exacty is pressuring the superdelagates. I think there are over 150 that have not thrown their support either way, they are respecting the process and Hillary and will more than likely pick a nominee after June 3. Bill and Hillary need some R & R.

Maggie VT   May 26th, 2008 11:16 am ET

When people like the Clintons make statements like Hillary did you have to know they did not do it accidentally. They did it for a reason. See what the Fox people did. Clyburn said it was "beyond the pale". I hope the women of this country actually pay attention and the implications of what was said.

Mark   May 26th, 2008 11:16 am ET

So this would be…..a vast left-wing conspiracy?

Bill, you are..   May 26th, 2008 11:16 am ET

P A T H E T I C & L U N A T I C, SO IS YOUR WIFE!

GoHillary   May 26th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Bill's right on the mark. The media bias has been outrageous against Hillary. I hope she does take the nomination she has earned it and if it goes to Obama this is one person voting for McCain!

Shane   May 26th, 2008 11:16 am ET

HE IS RIGHT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Brad   May 26th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Why can't this stupid jerk ever shut up and realize that folks are tired of hearing him push and bully everyone else? He needs some serious psychiatric help; Bill is Hillary's worst enemy. Bill should have been thrown out of the big chair after a long time ago.

Big D   May 26th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Bill - my opinion is that the press has been extremely respectful to Hillary and given her the benefit of the doubt over and over. And if they were a little rough on her from time to time, isn't that part of the political game that you told Obama to toughen up about? So I don't think it's appropriate to you to whine about her treatment at this point.

And I have a suggestion - if you want the Democrats to win in Nov, then there's an easy way that you personally can help make that happen. You (and Hillary) can support Obama. If the two of you are genuinely working for him, then there would be no stopping him. The only way that I can see Obama losing in Nov is if the Clinton camps works against him. Bill - here's your chance to make a difference this Nov. Help Obama win!

Mary Sue   May 26th, 2008 11:16 am ET

Wow. Now there are allegations of a cover-up in the Democratic Party? How does this allegation help unify the Democratic Party?

If general election polls, the popular vote, electoral votes or big states were the measure of who the Democratic nominee should be, those things should have been incorporated in the rules. As it is, it's the number of delegates that matter and nothing else.

I am becoming more and more convinced that the Clintons will take this all the way to the convention. I'm also convinced that the Clintons are going to lead an exodus of older white females voters to the Republican Party. There have been too many alliances with Republicans to believe otherwise.

j'espere   May 26th, 2008 11:17 am ET

I am beginning to really believe that Bill Clinton is showing early signs of senility. I can't take him seriously. LOL It's unfortunate to see a former president espouse such drivel and pervert the truth for political expediency. He seems even more desperate than his wife. Hence, no one can argue contrarily, that a White House with Hillary Clinton in any position would be overshadowed by the theatrics of Bill Clinton.

karl   May 26th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Bill, time for you to resume your speaking tour and recoup the campaign funded by Hillary. You will be happier this way and so will Hillary.

Nick   May 26th, 2008 11:17 am ET

When will Hillary see the damage she is causing? Is it not in her best interests to get out now? She does belong in politics and should remain so but this is just destroying her credibility. If she bowed out with grace, it will be acknowledged with praise for a hard fought campaign

Kevin   May 26th, 2008 11:17 am ET

So, it cant be that she listened to the wrong people in her campaign, and mis-spoke more often than she would like the American people to remember. It's a conspiracy. Looking for excuses at this point is pathetic, she had everything at the start, but she was a potential liability (due to her and Bills past) from the get go, and they are blatent Opportunists. I'm actually happy she self-destructed now before she got in a back and forth with Republicans and did this "Boo-hoo" excuse crap in response to their precision personal and policy attacks. Obama keeps his cool, doesn't need to blame others, and thats why he "should be the right choice to answer the WH phone at 3am.

Sukie on the River   May 26th, 2008 11:17 am ET

The Supers can vote however they like.

And I plan to vote in November as I like, which is to write in Mrs. Clinton's name on the November ballot.

All the Way to Denver   May 26th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Bill Clinton is Right. The Democratic Party Establishment has been utterly undemocratic this primary season. They have tried to end the process before anyone has won. They are pushing their own agenda and it is disgusting. Obama has been trying to end it early too - probably because she has won more than a million more votes than Obama since March 1. The superdelegates should exercise their independent judgment instead of being bullied by the Obama people and media. This bandwagon mentality is scary.

If Hillary Clinton is not the nominee then I'm not supporting the Democratic ticket in November.

Dave   May 26th, 2008 11:17 am ET

It's sad that Bill is now siding with the establishment. He so resembled Obama in 92.

Debby   May 26th, 2008 11:17 am ET

Hillary has the popular vote and sure the press going to go after Hillary to keep down the questions and views about Obama..Shame he only wears the American Flag after something was said about it and his mentor Wrights views..Obama has to share same views since he been going to that church for so long..if not why he stay at that church for so long????

Non-aligned   May 26th, 2008 11:17 am ET

What about the poll that said she was going to win the nomination last year? When people actually voted she lost. Another desperate card.

Limbolew   May 26th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Bill Clinton is among the most dishonest presidents in my life time–I'm 63. Hillary Clinton is among the most dishonest flip-flopping candidates in my lifetime. They are both a disgrace to decency, honest, morality, and rising above petty selfishness. And to think that at the beginning of this campaign, I was prepared to vote for HRC.

Mk   May 26th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Julie
The PEOPLE are deciding. She is losing but can't admit it.

Marie-Claude Fischer   May 26th, 2008 11:18 am ET

I totally agree with Present Clinton. It is chocking to see how this race became a sad "gender race" not racial just plain gender. I became an American citizen to vote for Bill Clinton who got me interested in American politics. I am not so proud to be a Democrat anymore. I now consider voting for Senator McCain. I never thought I would be confronted with this.
Very sad indeed.
Marie-Claude Fischer

Athan   May 26th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Fact:
If one looks at the National Electoral vote by state, Hillary is WAY AHEAD.
If she does not win the nomination, we will have four more years of the same.
Go Hillary.

Kelly   May 26th, 2008 11:18 am ET

This is just sad. Those two can't move on, can they? It's like they've lost touch with reality.

Alao Alan   May 26th, 2008 11:18 am ET

hahaha the clintons have turned from political heavy weight to clowns. expect more jokes.

Leo   May 26th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Yep, it is very true. Lot's of people don't want to hear that in a head to head match with McCain, Obama will lose. These people want to keep their head in the sand.

Jane   May 26th, 2008 11:18 am ET

This guy has finally lost it. Him and his wife should be put away and locked up somewhere with keys thrown away, where noone will hear their voice again. Are they not tired of pulling out all sorts of cards, which never seem to work. Now, its the victim card.

DeeJam   May 26th, 2008 11:18 am ET

I have fond memories of Bill Clinton that have been erased by new, unfond views of him. Hillary has a right and duty to her supporters to stay in until June 3rd. However, this arguement about the popular vote doesn't work. It is very irritating how the Clinton's are trying to change the rules that were agreed upon in the offset of the race. That's a gimmick just like the gas tax holiday.
Run the race and if you come in 2nd place, don't accuse the winner of stealing it from you. Obama outstrategized you. That's all. He went after delegates and won them. If Hillary was going after popular votes, she didn't know how to play the game. That's like a basketball team trying to go after rebounds instead of baskets. It won't help you win. Stop it. Stop building up the friction between our fellow democrats. Let's unite

Obama 08

The O   May 26th, 2008 11:18 am ET

This is disgusting now and really has been for some time now. If Obama loses the general election it will becuase of the clintons and there dividing the party. bush divided the country the clintons will divied the party. so dem's won't even get the white house so everyone say hello to PRESIDENT McCAIN.

BARACK / SEBELIUS 08

BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!!!!

Bill F   May 26th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Hello! She's losing and mathematically can't win. Any other candidate would have dropped out long ago, but the little spoiled Hillary can't take the truth. Give it up lady, geesh. If she weren't a CLINTON, they would have run her out of town and her political career as a Democrat would be over right now. The only reason the superdelegates have been PATIENT and RESPECTFUL is because she's a Clinton. They have been gracious enough to wait, even though that WAITING might cost the Democrats the general election. Once the votes are all cast on the 3rd and the Michigan and Florida delegations are seated with some smaller penatly, the superdelegates will all come out for Obama, as the winner of the most delegates and votes, and we will go from "she can't win" to "she lost." I find it hard to believe that she will play nice and be a "team player" at that point. It's all about Hillary to her. Not the country, not the party, not the little boy selling his toys for her benefit. Just Hillary.

Sandy from Orlando, FL   May 26th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Tell Senator Obama that if he wants Florida's votes in November, he better agree to count them now—not 1/2 of them—all of them—–
it's unlikely he wins in November without Florida—Gore learned THAT lesson.

Emily   May 26th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Bill you need to get over yourself, Obama beat Hillary far and square, you and Hillary are just in so much denial, face it pack your bags and go back to the senate, you guys were in office for 8 years and you guys did well, let somebody else go in power, your guys are just to power hungery

Loser   May 26th, 2008 11:18 am ET

Loser, yeah that's me. I sort of wanted a Democrat to be the next president. But if you folks aren't Republicans, you are stupid. Go ahead and denigrate the candidate you didn't support. You idiots are creating bitterness that will make it a whole lot harder to elect a Democrat president. This is pitiful. If you really think John McCain is better than your candidate and the one you oppose just keep it up.

charles   May 26th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Whats really not talked about is that someone who is a realatively unknown senator can go against a two term former president and two term senator and the powerful Clinton machine and beat you. All this guy did was play by the rules that were put in front of him. Does he has weaknesses he needs to work on sure he does. But as democrates we should rally around him a help him win so wee don't have a third Bush term instead of using fear to take something that you have not earned. To women that have supported Hillary don't feel like this is the end you should feel like this is only the beginning start cultivating the women in politics now to be ready to make there run. Look at what happened this time and make sure you don't make the same mistakes.

Bob   May 26th, 2008 11:19 am ET

From the beginning they have treated this election as if it were somehow divinely bestowed upon Hillary and anyone else who dared try to win was evil and taking away what was rightly hers.

I voted for the best person for our country, and he is going to win in November. Hillary can stick around as long as she wants, but she needs to stop with the divisive politics.

Dick in Sioux Falls   May 26th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Has Bill seen the current delegate count? 1969 for Obama. 1780 for Clinton, with 2025 needed for winning the nomination. Obama has received well over half the delegates won in primaries and caucuses. Since Obama was never allowed to campaign in Florida, the vote there was simply name recognition, which of course Clinton would win. She made 3 or 4 fundraising trips to Florida, and they all received local TV coverage, and strangely, they all showed their big Hillary signs. Is that not campaigning in Florida?
Hell hath no fury like the right wing church will throw at Hillary if she were the nominee. She has never been vetted at all with what they will spew in hatred toward her. I like to think I'm an adult, but even I was turned off by her regular use of the f word in the rooms and halls of the White House, when Bill was pres.

ZB   May 26th, 2008 11:19 am ET

By all evidence, except the evidence, Hillary is winning. She is winning states that have the word "New" in it in larger margins than Barack. On days when it was forcasted to be cold, but remained temperate, Hillary is winning. More former Presidents named Bill or William support her, in overwhelming numbers. Winning Michigan against nobody, and winning by only 10%, proves she should be our candidate. Bill was right…. she should be the nominee…. based on all the evidence.

Pearl   May 26th, 2008 11:19 am ET

By not counting the votes in caucus states and zero votes for Obama in Michigan, she says she is ahead in the popular vote. Same old Clinton lies. Obama will not win the general election in November if he puts her on the ticket. The Clintons have used the Democrat party for their own power and personal ambition. Can anyone else do anything in the Democratic party without fighting the Clintons? I blame the superdelegates for this travesty. Enough is enough!

Jose   May 26th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Do you really believe yourself ? I expect a grown-up couple to have an honnest campaign by yourself without blaming somebody else!
All is to blame on both of you. The world is watching and see how lies, cheat and twisting seem normal. She lost her credibility in front of the whole world. There is already a saying: "when you cann't handle criticism and/or loss you act like Hillary Clinton!!!!!! Her opponent is stronger and his experience far ahead: he act as a grown-up. I wish the USA common sense.

Sunshine   May 26th, 2008 11:19 am ET

I hate to say this but the polling is right?Clinton supporters mainly consist of the uneducated.Who else would vote for a campaign that's 20 million dollars in debt , yet that candidate is supposed to do a better job running the country.Then what's really DUMB is to choose the candiate who says they know nothing about the economy as a backup candidate!No wonder we ended up with G.W. Bush for 2 terms.Geezzzzz

Allison   May 26th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Blah blah blah.

It's getting kind of sad really.

Also gives an insight to how he would have behaved had he not been the "comeback kid" and won the Dem nomination way back when. Very insightful indeed….

Edie Laird   May 26th, 2008 11:19 am ET

The factual figures show Obama leading Clintion in popular votes and delegates. Don't cry Bill. Take a look on the bright side! If she is not in the White House then you can cheat till your heart's content. We only cared about your cheating because you were doing it on White House grounds and on our payroll. See there is a silver lining after all. You won't have access to our interns and we don't have to hear either one of your grating, whiney voices in and official White House capacity ever again.

V. Kerr   May 26th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Slick Willy should just "shut up". Hillary is not going to win the nomination, no one I know wants to see her bring Slick Willy back to the White House. He disgraced the Office of the President..

lulu   May 26th, 2008 11:19 am ET

The goal of the democratic party is to win the presidency. They cannot do that without the votes of Hillary supporters, period. A large portion of her voters are women…17 million of them. We women have sat by and watched as the media continually denigrated her chances. The DNC, along with Dean, Kennedy, Kerry, Carter and Pelosi, tried to push her out prematurely. We have watched this spectacle unfold right before our eyes, and believe me when I tell you that women are galvanized and forceful. Because of the media and DNC's betrayal, we will do everything in our power to see that Obama does not win in November. There are hard lessons to be learned in life, and this will be one of those lessons.

xddy4u   May 26th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Bill is "off the chain". As Bill sees it, He, Chelsea and Hillary are the only ones in step in this parade, the rest of the bands are out of step.
Give me a break Bill.

Robin Naresh   May 26th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Bill has lost all his charm and credibility in these primaries….I am sure that no one will pay him 50K for speech anymore….

Frank   May 26th, 2008 11:19 am ET

In what should have been a Democratic Party nominating process of substance became a campaign of UNBECOMING BEHAVIOR by the Clintons.
Have they no conscience or sense of responsibilty?

Mk   May 26th, 2008 11:19 am ET

Hey Bill: Have you forgotten your own words???
Politics is a contact sport???
Or how about Hillary's own words..
If you can't take stand the heat get out of the kitchen.
It is so interesting how these things all sound good until you are in the position of having to live by what you say.

mj - florida   May 26th, 2008 11:20 am ET

Is it a vast right-wing conspiracy?

The reason candidates were not pushed out in the past is because there was always a clear front runner and the consequences of staying in the race were negligible. By HRC staying in the race, which is a close race but one in which mathematically she cannot win without changing the rules, her supporters are becoming more and more angry at Obama and the Democratic party. This divisiveness is what was causing people to ask her to leave, not because anyone rational can think she can pull ahead of Obama.

And if you haven’t noticed, no one from the Obama camp is asking her to leave. In fact, the Obama camp has said publicly that Clinton has every right to stay in the race. Most of the rhetoric about her being asked to leave is coming from the Clinton camp.

Miguel (in the Land of Reality)