May 26, 2008
Posted: 07:20 AM ET

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Carter said Sunday the clock was ticking on Clinton's presidential bid.
Carter said Sunday the clock was ticking on Clinton's presidential bid.

(CNN) — Former President Jimmy Carter said Sunday that in a little more than a week, when the last Democratic primary voters weigh in, it will be time for Hillary Clinton to “give it up.”

Carter told Britain’s Sky News that Clinton “had a perfect right” to keep running – but that “a lot of the superdelegates will make a decision quite, announced quite rapidly, after the final primary on June 3," he told Sky News Sunday.

"I have not yet announced publicly, but I think at that point it will be time for her to give it up," he added.

Carter, a superdelegate, has not made endorsement but has spoken out frequently in favor of Barack Obama.

Obama leads Clinton among superdelegates and has captured the majority of pledged delegates up for grabs this primary season.

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


NEWS FLASH!   May 25th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

BILL CLINTON HAS JUST ENDORSED OBAMA.

Sam   May 25th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

The Clinton's come with a lot of baggage. Hillary and Bill will spend a lot of time answering questions instead of helping this country. Remember Whitewater, Travelgate, Filegate and Cattlegate.

I respect the women for such a tough campaign. However, she is trying to change the rules during the game. This is so not what Americans stand for.

GL   May 25th, 2008 7:04 pm ET

All Clinton's supports are sick too keep pushing her to stay in the race you sore losers. Can not see true becasue Hilliary keep lying to all her supports she have the popular vote when in fact she doesn't. She is making our party look bad and women look bad.
Michigan Voter you broke the rules so get over it. Obama doesn't need your vote to win he all ready won and your vote won't make Hilliary the winner. Time to heal and back Obama right now! If Obama was behind things would be diffent and the race would be over.

The Truth About Carter's Presidency!   May 25th, 2008 7:03 pm ET

CNN, I DEMAND! THAT YOU POST MY COMMENT!!!!

While I admire Carter's post-presidency work, I can understand why he might "embrace" Obama. Their campaigns are very similar, and just like Ted Kennedy hoping to restore "Camelot" just one last time, so Carter might want to lend credibility to his own, failed presidency. .

The reality is that JIMMY CARTER was a one-time president. The most obvious factor was lack of previous experience in Washington. Like Obama, he ran on a "leadership crisis" and skepticism about "Washington,” with confidence that his own personal qualities could end the crisis. His campaign in 1975 stressed Washington's defects and his own virtues — NOT SPECIFIC ISSUES OR A CLEARLY DEFINED IDEOLOGY. He sensed a yearning for “change,” and tried to persuade the “disenchanted” that he had the personality and values the situation demanded.
Many voters found Carter puzzling—even contradictory—and UNTESTED. Carter only squeaked through to victory, with a popular vote of 40.8 million to Ford's 39.1 million and an electoral vote of 297 to 240.
What Carter failed at was to have a compelling vision AND POLITICAL SKILL.
Not surprisingly, Carter was a one-term president and even had to struggle to even obtain the re-nomination by his own party.

Deja-vu all over with Obama!

STOP THE MADNESS   May 25th, 2008 7:02 pm ET

I can't understand why Clinton supporters seem to think Obama supporters are nasty and mean based off of what they see on this webpage. I'm a proud Obama supporter and have no quams about Clinton either. Ive seen nasty things about Obama, Clinton , and McCain, some true , some outright lies. But I have yet to see something a Clinton supporter posted on this page that makes me say I'm going with Obama, because clinton supporters are mean and nasty, what does that have to do with him or her? Sounds like some people need to grow up, and figure out whats best for the country, themselves and their children, and stop with the hurt feelings trash.

Charlene   May 25th, 2008 7:01 pm ET

The party is over Billary….please just go away so the party can unify.

I am concerned that your RK gaffe was that you were hoping that you could profit from a tragedy of this kind now. I feel sick at your twisted mind.

Evelyn Cordero   May 25th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

For all those that believe that Senator Clinton should drop out of the race..Let me ask you would you tell your favorite Futbool team to quit the game in the last quater beacause it looks like the other team may win. Games have been won with only seconds to spare. So… lets show the rest of the world how Democracy really works.
I don't trust Obama, I believe he has another agenda the same way that was never his intentions to serve as a Senator and He still have to show what he did for his constituants that put him in the senator seat. I say nothing!!!! Hillary has a track record that speak by itself.

Women for Obama!   May 25th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

June 3rd can't get here fast enough then. I can't stand another minute of hearing Hilliary's lies, whining and deception. Hilliary please, please, please step down for women, for the democratic party and for my sanity.

Obama 08

bob in LA   May 25th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

When Carter ran for a second term, did the party tell him to give it up?
Whose business it but Hillary's what she does?
If the party is damaged, its because the party is not right now. No one person is going to make people not vote Democratic.
If in the fall, Obama loses it will be his loss, not Hillary's.

Bruce   May 25th, 2008 6:59 pm ET

We don't need any advise from former President Carter. His approval ratings if I recall were just a step above Bush. The second worst President this Country ever had.

Charles Nilston   May 25th, 2008 6:58 pm ET

I think some democrates are not ready to take back the white house.This game will continue to the convention because this is a big dog we are talking about.The Clinton's wont give up until they get what they want.

Sam   May 25th, 2008 6:57 pm ET

Hillary will be done by June 4th. Please allow her to spend the $1,000.00 she turned into $100,000.00 within 10 months in Arkansas. Those shady Clintons.

Nija   May 25th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

H. Clinton wants to be the VP. She'sbeen trying to prove that point for a long time to Obama. And also, for him to ununderstand that without her he cannot win the votes of the uneducated white people.

Anonymous   May 25th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

Jimmy Carter is getting senile. Apparently one too many nail guns went thru his brain in his working for Habitat for Humanity….

ed   May 25th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

As President Carter so eloquently suggested – let the process continue to June 3 and afford the remaining voters the opportunity to be in the process. But, there is only one problem wizh that idea. Can the Unity of the DNC substain the in-fightings generated by the Clintion campaign and still win the general election? Here's the problem – the indicisive role the the super D's has place in the primary has, in effect, deminished a good starting point for the general election race. How could this has happened? All of this for one person's ambitions. I think the super D's need to weigh The Good of The Party vs. The Good of The One.

Greg   May 25th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

In response to MS Redhead: Have you somehow missed all of the various and sundry 'smoke' emanating from the general vicinity of the Clintons, both during this campaign, and with alarming historical precedent?

Al   May 25th, 2008 6:56 pm ET

It is surprising just how long it takes to interrupt family Dynasty. It was clear from the beginnning: she has voted for the Iraq war, she has no place in any office. Democracy does not forgive such errors/crimes. But a Royal Dynasty is another thing, many countries are still ruled this way: A few families control everything. Hopefully we'll return to democracy.

Obama 2008

Judy DiVietro   May 25th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

It's a shame that delegates count more than the people's vote. Otherwise, she'd be ahead. I pray his spell is broken because not only is Hillary a better more experienced choice but Michell Obama would be a horrible first lady that would encourage a lot of racism. She forget's that her husband is half white. (so does he) ugh!

Julie   May 25th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

I for one am glad the Hill is still in. When the inevitable happens, she will have exhausted all her excuses as to why she is more electable. I thought Hillary was low until I heard Liz Trotter on Fox news. Oh. My. Gawd. If Hillary's RFK mark didn't send people away from her way of thinking, this womans remark sure did. How despicable.

SS   May 25th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

anyone who posts here and makes comments about "foul mouthed obama supporters" and accusations that Obama is anti-American and his campaign is sinister—loses all credibility.

Emotional, illogical, biased, foolish….I could go on. Stereotypes, ad hominem attacks and accusations with no basis have no business in a political discussion.

Bette   May 25th, 2008 6:55 pm ET

Poor Jimmy. I voted for him and I respect the work he has done over the years for various organizations, but he seems a bit desperate for publicty these days. He should either endorse or shut until that time. Hillary will either be nominated or not–but this is the process, folks. There are elections scheduled for a reason up until they are over. There is a process and many people should educate themselves on this process (oh, I fogot it is the Obama folks who are so very educated). Doesn't seem like it. Either rate it will take all sides and factions to win the election in the fall. If Obama supporters do not understand respect–then they will know defeat in the fall. Simple as that. I voted for Hillary, not because I do not like Obama, but because Hillary it the right choice for 2008. Obama should have waited–

Karen, TX   May 25th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

I JUST DON'T GET IT!! HILLARY SUPPORTERS, WHY ARE YOU BAD MOUTHING US (OBAMA SUPPORTERS) FOR BELIEVING IN OUR CANDIDATE. WE PLAYED BY THE RULES AND YET WE ARE STILL BASHED FOR IT!! HILLARY HERSELF STATED THAT HER VIEWS ARE MORE IN LINE WITH OBAMA'S. IF THAT IS THE CASE, WHY WOULD YOU VOTE FOR WHO YOUR CANDIDATE HIGHLY OPPOSES? IT LEADS ME TO ASK, WHAT IS YOUR REAL REASON FOR NOT VOTING FOR OBAMA? I AM A WOMAN, AND IF HILLARY WON THE NOMINATION, FAIRLY, I WOULD NOT HESITATE TO VOTE FOR HER. WHY CAN YOU NOT SAY THE SAME? I JUST DON'T GET IT!!!

Sorry, Jimmy   May 25th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Jimmy, I voted for you and once had much respect for you. Those days are gone.

The race is not over and if there are still not enough committed delegates, it should go all the way to the convention. There are still plenty of us that hold the reasonable view that Clinton has a MUCH better chance in the general election than Obama. I have voted for the Democratic candidate in every election since I was old enough. I won't be voting for Obama. I think his chances are extremely slim. I hope we don't have to find out.

Chris   May 25th, 2008 6:54 pm ET

I really do not understand why there is so much animosity towards Obama. "He is underhanded and sinister and has crazy connections". He is a sleeper agent for the forces of darkness and on and on and on.

C'mon people he won the game fair and square playing by the rules laid out by the DNC and supported by both candidates before the primaries began. He ran a better campaign and is more appealing to people. That's what it comes down to.

Get out Hillary and if the scandal you are waiting to erupt does erupt then you will be the Nominee. This charade is not becoming conduct of someone I would want as my president.

And as for Bill Clinton, what happened to you Bill Clinton? Seriously.

Archie C. Williams   May 25th, 2008 6:53 pm ET

President Carter I wish you were still able to run for the Presidency. As much as I like the Obama has to offer more so then that NUT MCcain and of course the much respected Hillary, when you wer President this country was respected around the world because of your proper diplomacy and you respected politics and way of life. My hat is off to you sir, because you were never afraid to standup for the truth and tell it like it is, not how they wanted it told, but you went against all to tell the truth about any situation..I wholehartely respect you sir for being a REAL PERSON, and not a fake like the NUT who is running around parading as a president

Think   May 25th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Hillary Clinton's campaign is $31 MILLION in debt. The only reason she's staying in the race is so that SUCKERS LIKE YOU donate more to her campaign so that she can pay off her bills and bow out. Otherwise, she's stuck with the bills herself. Clinton would rather let the bills go unpaid, thereby harming hundreds of companies who worked for her campaign. Failing that, she would rather thief her supporters into paying the debt on her failed campaign. The situation is quite disturbing.

Mike   May 25th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

Wake up America the media is what you are listening to. You are only hearing their side of the story and what they want you to hear. The media is behind Obama and change, what you have to ask is the change of Obama what we really need? Personally I think we would be better off with Hillary. If Hillary doesn't win the democratic nomination I will vote for McCain

Think   May 25th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

If Hillary would have won Iowa, and the 11 contests in a row after Iowa that Obama won, we would not be having this discussion, because SHE would be in the delegate lead. The fact is, Clinton ran a TERRIBLE campaign and SHE LOST. Her behavior now is just plain selfish and childish. She is not capable of being graceful and respectful by dropping out. She would rather damage the Democratic party and divide the only group of people capable of ending Bush's 8 years of failed policies. Who's side is she on, anyways?

Herman in LA   May 25th, 2008 6:52 pm ET

So well said Mel,

I sure hope so its time we end this and move on to the general.

A Little History on this Year Presidential Race.

Hillary will lose out on two ends let me explain why thanks to Bill Clinton and the DNC. The democrat national committee knew Hillary was a polarizing figure to the American people and had lots of baggage that would be used against her had she won the nomination for president and was their first choice and they the DNC had built this years election process around her.

The DNC knew about Barack Obama when he gave his speech in 2004 and several high profile people including the Clinton's wanted Barack Obama to wait and run for president "8″ eight years from now giving HRC a straight shot at wining the White house in 08 because they new the republicans would not have a chance in hell of taking the office again after a Bush administration.

Now here is why Hillary will lose out on two ends, she could have had the chance of becoming the 1st women president of the United States Or 2nd The first women to become the 1st Vice President of the United States both historical achievements for women. Now she will lose out on both because she chose to run her campaign like a republican which could potentially damage the DNC.

Obama / Governor Kathleen Sebelius

Marc PDX   May 25th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

My prediction (and interpretation): I predict Hillary will strong-arm her way onto Obama's ticket, making it Obama-Clinton in the general election. Obama won't want this but the superdelegates, many of who are friends of, or are beholden to the Clintons, will tell Obama that in return for their electoral vote he must take Hillary as his running mate. At least I believe this will be the Clinton strategy. Whether it suceeds is too early to tell yet. But why? Because Hillary knows (she's not stupid … of all the things that she is) that this will help tank his chances of winning the election. Hope and change will be out the window with Hillary on the ticket. It will be "Big Politics" and "Old Politics" as usual with the two Clintons hi-jacking the democratic ticket. After she ruins Obama's chances of beating McCain she will be free to run against McCain in 4 years. And she'll make the case that Obama wasn't the right guy. She was the right one all along ("I won all the big states and all the states we need to win in the general election and Barak didn't!"). If she had to wait for 8 more years (if Barak wins now) she'll be 70 and both sexism and "old age" will both be against her then. So it's either now or in 4 years for Hillary… 8 years is too late for her. So she do everything she can, including joining his ticket now, to try to tank his chances this time. Unethical? Yes. In the Democratic party's best interest? No. Clintonian politics? Definitely!

Joanne   May 25th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Who do you think you are? More power to we "women" Hillary 08

Do not ever let anyone especially a MAN tell you to get out of this race. You a a backstabber like all the rest.

Girls Rise Rise Rise

Phili   May 25th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Can anyone explain to me why more than 200 SD's are still uncommitted after 51 contests, 24 debates and endless media coverage of the policy positions and personal characterstics of the two candidates? If these politicians are so indecisive in this situation, how could they be trusted to make tough choices and decisions when they are in office?

H   May 25th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

SHAME, SHAME. SHAME. YOU KNOW YOU ARE GOING TO ENDORSE OBAMA SO JUST DO IT. SHAME, SHAME, SHAME.

HILLARY CLINTON IS A STRONG WOMAN AND WILL CONTINUE AS LONG AS SHE WANTS. TOO BAD SOME OF THE MEN THAT WERE RUNNING PULLED OUT A LONG TIME AGO. WE KNOW WHO IS THE STRONGEST AND BRAVEST – HILLARY.

Bill   May 25th, 2008 6:51 pm ET

Hillary keep going. Mr. Carter you had your time as president, now you should keep quiet until this election process is over. It is Hillary's decision to stay in the race until all the people have had a chance to vote and have their votes counted, even Floriday and Michigan. The press is on Hillary constantly to drop out and they do no need your help Mr. Carter. The press has been supporting Obama all the way and everything Hilalry says they turn it around and blast her. It seems that Obama can say whatever he likes and that is fine because according to them Obama is the next president. I am so tired of a bias press but there is nothing I can do about it so I will support Hillary all the way, and I will vote for her in Nov.

Go Hillary all the way.

Sally   May 25th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Like I care what the left-winged loon Carter says? He should have been hung for treason years ago.

patrick   May 25th, 2008 6:50 pm ET

To ms Redhead,

i sincerely hope that you dont think Hilary does not have her baggage, much of which has not been brought for the sake of the party. Sad to see you and not to mention Hilary wish such great harm against Obama, cause i REALLY do think that is what she meant when she made that transcending message about Kennedy. I hope the Supers are taking that into consideration .

As far as voting for Mcain like many women say they will do….well we know who to point the finger at when things go terribly wrong.

Adamantia   May 25th, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Initially, I prefered Clinton over Obama just because I liked her more and knew very little about Obama. Now that Obama supporters have had a few months to be completely rude, offensive and hatefull to Clinton and her supporters, I am absolutley, positivily NOT going to vote for Obama under any circumstances. If Obama brings out this kind of nastiness in his supporters then he has no business running this country.

Tim MN.   May 25th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

Butt Out! Mr. Worst President of the 20th Century! Wasn't there a quote from your mother that said "When I look at my chilrdren I think Lillian you should have stayed a virgin" YA! even your own mother had no respect for you.

Anna   May 25th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

its good to let all states vote and resolve MI and FL

Obama will still have the most delegates, won the most states and the popular vote among contested states.

He will of course already reached the 2025 delegates needed to win and then some.

Then in June the supers can commit to Obama as the nominee and Hilary will have nothing more to complain about.

Alex   May 25th, 2008 6:48 pm ET

…And right you are President Carter. Give It Up, Sen. Clinton. You're beginning to drown in your own ambition. You can't win. Can't you see that!!!

PLEASE GIVE IT UP.

Ben   May 25th, 2008 6:47 pm ET

Way to go President Carter. You tell that bia what's up. It's time to scoot Billary!!!

Paul   May 25th, 2008 6:46 pm ET

Carter – Your one-termer self is doing all you can to stay in the limelight these days – making a fool out of yourself as usual trying to negotiate deals and we all recall from your administration that you were a flopping failure at that. I think the time is NOW for you to "give it up."

DAN   May 25th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

He never liked president Clinton, well known fact. The problem is the will of the people don't care much for an ex flawed president like Carter. Of course he's an Obama nut but he certainly will not help Obamas case by meeting with a government like hamas who want the destruction of Israel. With Obamas arab connections like Rezko and Auchi and his top advisers recently meeting with hamas who also endorses Obama makes it clear that sen McCain has a pretty strong argument. Carter is basically the guy who lost to who Obama calls one of the best president ever Ronald Reagan. Carter is another looser who never liked the Clintons mabe because they did so much better than him. Hillary has recieved more votes than any other primary candidate in history, that's the will of the people stupid.

alexcq   May 25th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Obama will be even worse disaster than Carter.

Chris H   May 25th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

As we used to say, back in the day…Jimmy Who?

Peanut farmer is nuts   May 25th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Carter is an old goat who has lost his common sense, as shown by his meeting withHamas. As he was placing a wreath on Yasir Arafat's grave, Hamas was bombing another site. Jimmy Carter, go back to the peanut farm and shut your pie hole. Stay out of the Democrat's deal, please, you idiot.

floridian   May 25th, 2008 6:45 pm ET

As a stubborn Republican I am pleased to see that ex-Pres. Carter continues to believe that he can provide guidance and direction to the rest of the donkeys. If they listen we are in for a winning November. For one, I would like to see Sen. Clinton take it to the convention, because I believe that there is a lot more to Sen. Obama than the media is letting on. Let's see what comes out of the Rezko trial, and see where Rev. Wright continues to take us, and where Sen. Obama's foreign policy gaffes continue to take us. Many want it to be over to protect his six o'clock and not because they do not want Sen. Clinton.

Michael   May 25th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

I do not believe Hilary should be told when to leave,but i still can not believe what women are saying.They are practically becoming what they stand against .That truly scares me,especially knowing we all are supposed to be democrats.God help us

Frank   May 25th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Hillary will not be ahead in popular vote unless you count the illegal Florida and Michigan votes, and throw out caucus votes who voted according to the DNC rules. Hillary is losing in every category and is trying to change the math. Hillary needs to just go away! Let's unite behind Obama.

DEMOCRATS '08

Tony - Indiana Moderate   May 25th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Stay in Hillary, I don't care. It's still not going to change the fact that you lost, go through to Denver. Obama will still be the democrat and John McCain will still be the republican. The voting turnout and all will likely be the same either way too. I am very confident that the republicans need a miracle to stop this election from going the blue route.

patrick   May 25th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Im still waiting for some of you Hilary supporters to state exacty what it was that Obama said that was 1. sexism and 2. race baiting…???

I Really cant beleive the women supporters are taking out the failure of Hilary's campaign out on Obama,yet you woman cannot see her desperate attempts to undermine Obama.

one more thing…………

enough with the popular vote jingle….if she had the popular vote , we would not be posting messages today.I also dont think Hilary would to the things for Obama that many of you think he should do for Hilary.
ex…pay off debt, offering the VP ticket??

Michael   May 25th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Carter makes perfect sense and it's not the people supporting Obama who are hurting the democratic party. How can you say that Clinton's supporters aren't hurting us when a heck of alot of them say they will vote for the republican party? Ridiculous.

Obama '08

GEORGIA   May 25th, 2008 6:44 pm ET

"GIVE IT UP?" "GIVE IT UP?" WE DIDN'T GIVE UP ON YOU, SIR. YOUR MOTHER WOULD NEVER ENCOURAGE ANYONE, TO "GIVE IT UP". NOT THE "FIRST" FEMALE OR THE "FIRST" AFRICAN AMERICAN RUNNING FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. I WANT A LEADER WHO WILL NEVER GIVE UP, WHEN IT'S ABOUT THE USA………………….SHAME ON YOU PRESIDENT CARTER!

RISE HILLARY, RISE.

FIGHT HILLARY, FIGHT

NEVER "GIVE UP"!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dave   May 25th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

The Clinton supporters call themselves democrats, but their poor loser mentality, and claims to not support the democratic candidate by either not voting or voting for the republican candidate only shows that they are just a special interest group and belong to no party. Thanks to these morons we will get at least four more years of Bush politics and troops dying in Iraq and who knows where else next. These people are as shamfull as the idiots they get their information from like Rush Lamebaugh, Shame Hannity and Ann Coulter. Poor loser babies.

Dee, St.Louis   May 25th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Thank God, Hillary will be out of the race; with no VP spot. LOL

Mike   May 25th, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Even though Clinton may give up and appear to have lost, let us not forget that in most states we have the write-in option. Clinton is clearly the best choice for the Presidency at the moment.

Cathy   May 25th, 2008 6:42 pm ET

He's right, at this point Hillary and Bill are desperately grasping at straws and just trying to stir the pot which will only further divide the party. Bill Clinton today said "I have never seen a candidate treated so disrespectfully", like he is blaming everyone else for the position his wife is in. Anyhow, it is really sad to watch this. I think Hillary would be far better served by acting with grace and dignity.

UPSET NEW YORKER.   May 25th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

CARTER IS RIGHT, HILLARY HAD A RIGHT TO STAY IN THE RACE,
WHY SHOULD SHE GIVE UP, ONLY THE STRONG SURVIVE AND
THE SWIFT WIN, SO GO ON HILLARY ALL THE WAY TO THE CONVENTION, THAT'S YOUR RIGHT. READERS REMEMBER THAT
MONEY CAN'T BUY EVERYTHING, SHE HAS EARNED HER RIGHT
TO CONTINUE UNTIL THE LAST VOTE IS COUNTED.
KEEP ON PUSHING HILLLLLAARRYY.

georgy   May 25th, 2008 6:41 pm ET

I'm so tired of the Obama supporters whining and being nasty. Let her stay in till the end of the voting. They just want to have the nomination handed to Obama. Hasn't he had enough help with the media and the party elites so far? Hillary is just trying make him earn it.

ellen   May 25th, 2008 6:40 pm ET

Its not over yet. Actually, I even support her going to the convention. Neither candidate has the number, she has more than half of the actual primary votes (the caucuses are laughable). Face it-our party is divided, and if Obama wants to win-he needs to play nice. Carter, your credibility with your recent middle east shenanigans. CNN and MSNBC, back off!

Velu   May 25th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Jimmy is a real expert on giving up, that is for sure. Just ask the Iranians. So I guess if he wants to dish out advice to Hillary, that is the advice she would expect. I am sure Hillary agees with Jimmy. Hurray for the Democrats.

Marc PDX   May 25th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

If Jimmy Carter wants to help Obama the best thing he can do is stay out of the news entirely. Or, at least, refrain from doing anything to "help" him.

Greg   May 25th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Maybe Hill and Bill could run their own ticket in November. Whatever, they need to ensure Obama does not win so they can get a clear run in 2012. After all it could be said they sank Gore and really helped Bush last time in preparation for 2008 and then the idiot voters did not play the game. But after four more years of Bush style it will have to be old Hillary's time.
Go Hillary in 2012!!

dwc   May 25th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

Jimmy Carter is a nice man, but he sure isn't someone I would take political advice from. Hillary is still the best candidate, and it is a real shame that the tactics that have been used against her and Bill Clinton seem to have worked, both by the Obama campaign and by the biased press. And as for the superdelegates, if they had any real integrity they would support the candidate who has real ability and the real chance to win in November, not the one who is most popular at the moment. The backstabbing and double standards in this campaign has been disgusting to watch.

El Máximo Gutierrez   May 25th, 2008 6:39 pm ET

WE LOVE YOU OBAMA!!!!!

SI SE PUEDE!

JES WE CAN jes we can JES WE CAN jes we can JES WE CAN

OBAMA '08 & '12

Art   May 25th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

When was the last time Jimmy Carter did or said something that he actually gave some logical thought to before he did or said it? It sure wasn't between 1977 and 1981. I see nothing has changed.

Blogthis   May 25th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Carter: After June 3, it will be time for Clinton to "give it up"

Good I am glad someone said it, now all we need is for someone to tell her, anyone ?

Deezy   May 25th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

GO HILLARY…..GO HILLARY……GO HOME!!!!!

Michigan Born & Educated   May 25th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is the one with the original plans and brainpower. All the other candidates are capable of is to copycat from her. Take it to the convention, Hillary!

Ellen   May 25th, 2008 6:38 pm ET

Stay in Hillary!!!! Don't listen to Carter!!!! We don't want Obama….

John NC   May 25th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

As a long time admirer of and campaign worker for Pres. Carter, I have to disagree this time. I remember the Tuesday in June 1976 that Pres. Carter won the Ohio and California primaries to clinch the nomination.

Sen. Clinton is staying in the race not only because there is no clear winner, but because there has been no decision regarding Florida and Michigan. I appreciate the fact that Sen. Clinton is standing up for long time Democrats like me to try to keep us from being run over and led once again to defeat by the left wing elitist Democratic leadership.

The superdelegates will be doing the world a great favor to listening to her. The swing states that she has one ARE the fall election .

KE   May 25th, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Mr. Carter, a superdelegate, has not endorsement tells Hillary to "give it up"….

We love hillary   May 25th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

I just love the Hillary supporters, i love them,thank you;………..you have said it,
McBush or Billlary and it will be McBush.. no matter what

as we ALL know it, she got more votes in some staes because we crossed over and voted for her.(yes we follow orders operation chaos). and as we all know the majority of people not only dislike and despise this woman, we hate hate her ..BUT she is giving us the chance to win,since she can not win(, we would never allow that.. too many people in our side would get out to vote no matter what…)
and so many independents dislike and despise her ……….sooo

we have it made..t hanks to the clintons, so billary supporters keep it up, keep up the hate , and all, bus specialy

the I will write clinton in
or I will vote McCain,

how sweet victory is……………….love it

McBush 08 ………………

Burt   May 25th, 2008 6:35 pm ET

President Carter,

Go home and take a break. In recent history, you have managed to aggravate our closest ally in the Middle East. We need a real leader like Hillary at the helm. NO more Iran APPEASEMENT as you have done in 1979. It seems that Barack is getting APPEASEMENT courses at your College.

The MATH IS NOT THERE FOR OBAMA. The Super Delegates will do their work and back the only electable candidate. This will be HILLARY.

Burt

Gaby, in TX   May 25th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Thank you Pres. Carter, that is a great news for a change.

frank   May 25th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

im so feed up with the radical left of the dem party,that will never vote democrate again.

hsl   May 25th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Who asked him?

Jason, Texas   May 25th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

isn't it time now????

R   May 25th, 2008 6:34 pm ET

I'm tired of people blaming Hillary for staying in the race. She's staying until the superdelegates make up their mind. How come there isn't more pressure on the superdelegates to make up their mind. If Carter wanted her so much out of the race he would have made his decision a long time ago

mama coo   May 25th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Senator Clinton should give up only when one of them reach the delagate count of 2025 or whatever it is now. Until Obama gets the number of delgates the RULES says he has to have to secure the nomination, he hasn't won. He isn't the nominee and Senator Clinton should not just step aside. Obama fans and everyone else urging her to step aside should get a grip and play by the RULES you all keep yelling for Senator Clinton to play by. If Obama is as great as everyone wants us to believe he is why are they urging Senator Clinton to drop out?

linda from prescott   May 25th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Mrs Clinton is going to bring the party down. Please just let the party get on with it.
I don't know how women voters, especially the ones in my age group 60+ who have been around for years and watched the movement grow can stand behind her anymore. ….she has no credibility.

Let's move on.

JC   May 25th, 2008 6:33 pm ET

THE TALES OF TWO BLOGS.
I read Hillary Clinton blog: her supporters blame everyone except Hillary. Hillary supporters are in denial of her 30 million in debt, losing the superdelegate lead, lose in states and caucus, not honoring MI and FL agreement, hard working white vote comments, Bill Clinton and putting her foot in her big mouth. Now go read Obama blogs his supporters are constantly correcting problems.

Jarhead   May 25th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Hey-ya'll leave the girl alone–let her "If I don't win, nobody will win" attitude keep her going. John McCain ( no favorite of mine) will have a cake walk. And the Democratic party as we know it will be all over the floor in about 100 pieces…

mobetta   May 25th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

If Hillary Clinton were a man, as tight as this race is, NO ONE would be insisting she "give it up." She's ahead in the polls, she's ahead in the popular vote…They've ganged up on her from the beginning and can't wait to make it official…UNFRIGGINBELIEVABLE. I have not been this ashamed of my country since the Supreme Court suspended the Florida recount in 2000 and appointed George W Bush President of the United States.

OBAMA SUPPORTER IN IOWA   May 25th, 2008 6:32 pm ET

according to the feedback I've been watching on this website for the last 3 months I think there are about 50 Clinton supporters who say it's Clinton or they will vote for McCain. i can live with those numbers. See you in November.

Obama – yes we did

Justice   May 25th, 2008 6:31 pm ET

With all due respect to Carter, he is the one that needs to stop speaking up!

He had the worst administration in the 20th century, so he does not necessarily know what he's talking about. He should just stick to his Habitat For Humanity charity work.

RichardC   May 25th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

She needs to get out. She doesnt have the popular vote (a lie perpetuated by her campaign), the delegates or the states. Obama has serious coattails and will turn this nation Blue with all the congressmen and senators he'll help elect. For that reason alone he should be president. The supers ought to see this and do the right thing for the Democratic party.

I blame the supers for this mess. They have no guts, no spine. Clinton has a death grip on the party and she needs to be cut loose. She'll maintain a fine senate seat for NY.

Hillary 2 Victory   May 25th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

Is Carter a terrorist ?

S Callahan New York   May 25th, 2008 6:30 pm ET

I think former President Cater has made lots of sense over the years..it's just now people are seeing what he had to say is significant. He is a man of God..most people initally reject a message from a man of God..but God always has the last word.

I am still floored over Sen. Clinton's comments, even if made with no ill intent as she explains, .it was implied and that is just unacceptable in our society.
I think this will also hurt her in NYS when the time comes for her reelection., along with her followers.. This was a really poor choice of words. So sad.

Honorable Kansas Vet   May 25th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

If Neither canidate at the close of the day on June 3rd, does not have enough votes to seal the nomination, why should either canidate withdraw. Plus, and understand it straight, just because a delgate to the convention is pledged to a canidate, even with popular vote or caucus, they are not locked and it can go anyway the delgates decide to go.

gary b   May 25th, 2008 6:29 pm ET

Gaylon Barrow, did you actually read this article or just the headline?

you really need to read a little before you mouth off. The democratic candidate is chose by delegate counts not popular vote. you can't count by popular vote because of caucuses. if you still don't understand then, well, you're an idiot.

Michigan for Obama!   May 25th, 2008 6:28 pm ET

Come on SUPAS, end this thing!!! That's including YOU President Carter!

Travis (in the real world)   May 25th, 2008 6:27 pm ET

The PEANUT MAN has spoken….listen to him…he could be the VP :)

matt   May 25th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

if he hasnt made sense to anyone for 30 years.. what makes you think hes making sense now..

answer is this

HES NOT

dont listen to this man. just vote clinton.. cause we all know

a vote for obama is a vote for mccain, because if this man wins the primary me and many other "STUBBURN PSYCHO HILLARY SUPPORTERS "

are voting for mccain!

i would take experience and a man thats achieved great things in office over obama any day
Period

DrMan   May 25th, 2008 6:26 pm ET

Why do we continue to give this man a forum?? He was a lousy president and as far as a statesman, look what he accomplished with Hamas; nothing.

Jimmy do the Right Thing   May 25th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Mr. Carter should know what states it is going to take to win this election. He should know which states will be red in the fall. He should be doing his homework rather than pinning this election on the hopes and dreams of a one term senator . He should be looking up his record in Il. He KNOWS that hoping and dreaming will not cut it in Washington when we are so torn up on every issue.

Charles   May 25th, 2008 6:25 pm ET

The Democratic Primary/Caucus season is the process by which members of the Democratic Party select their nominee. In some states, the party has chosen to open the process up to anyone, in others, only members of the Democratic Party.

The Party establishment are those folks who hold office or have helped organize the party in districts in states. Fairly simple idea: members select who represents them.

People need to read the Rules and Bylaws of the Democratic Party, actually, any political party in the United States. Just might learn something from that rather than getting knowledge from a particular candidate who has all sorts of reasons for distorting the picture of the process…….

Amy in Woodstock, NY   May 25th, 2008 6:24 pm ET

I was once a Hillary supporter, but Carter has it partially right. She actually should have given it up after Texas.

Jeffrey, CO   May 25th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Hillary should count my caucus state vote if she wants my respect. Stop saying everyone should be heard while at the same time denying the people who voted in caucus states. Just because Obama dominated you in Colorado does not mean that my state shouldn't count.

Keith!   May 25th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

Hillary is a sore loser. >.>

Shane   May 25th, 2008 6:22 pm ET

SHE HAS EVERY RIGHT TO STAY IN AND FIGHT FOR THE NOMINATION. THE SO CALLED PARTY LEADERS ARE GOING TO MAKE A BIG MISTAKE NOT NOMINATING HILLARY. IT WILL BE A VERY SAD DAY IN AMERICA COME NOVEMBER. WE WILL HAVE 4 MORE YEARS OF REPUBLICAN

Jose A Torres   May 25th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

The only reason Hillary Clinto is still running is so that she could help Obama not get elected in the General Election. Then she will run for NY Governor, 2010, and enter the Presidential race two years later and add to her credentials the governorship.

I have no respect for her. She is arrogant with a huge ego. That is the real her. She claims to be doing this for voters and she must have a low opinion of people's intelligence. She is doing this only for Hillary because she thinks she has the right, being a Clinton.

She should go back to Little Rock.

Patrick King   May 25th, 2008 6:21 pm ET

I can't wait for Jimmy Carter's endorsement of Obama. I'm wondering why he is afraid of announcing it. I seriously believe that the Obama camp has strapped a bomb beneath his suit to prevent him from announcing his endorsement. Carter is the weakest President in a generation, and has earned more respect when he is not the President than when he was. It's alright for him to be a Nobel Peace Prize winner, but Americans do not want to remember Carter was once upon a time their President. Come on, Mr. Carter, come on out, say you are endorsing the Obama. Please please please.

Ron   May 25th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

If you believe for a minute that these aren't republicans on here posing as dems, you're a fool. Notice how many people say they'd vote for McCain if Hillary doesn't get the nomination – these are not true democrats……wake up people……republicans run a slimy campaign and have stirred up message boards in past campaigns too by posing as democrats in a concerted effort.

BV   May 25th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

A couple of you are saying that Obama is sinster, underhanded, and deceitful. Could you please explain? I think that comments like this need to be challenged. Do you even know the true meaning of these words, because if you do I can't for the life of me recall anything that Obama has done that qualifies. I would rather bet that when called on it you can't either.

energy   May 25th, 2008 6:20 pm ET

Democrats have conspired against the Clintons because of jeaslosy–but the American people will conspire against the DEMOEONCRATS, come November. Dean+Pelosi+Carter+Ted Kennedy= Liberal=McCain Wins

Willy   May 25th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

She should stay in. The country needs to see her burn to the ground.

Laura   May 25th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

I think Senator Clinton should remain in the race until someone reaches 2025, If she was a man, there wouldn't be such a push for her to leave. This only proves how strong she is–standing up against the media and those in the DNC who have already decided who they want to be the nominee. I am very disappointed in my party's decision to push through the weaker of the two candidates. I am bracing myself for 4 more years of a republican whitehouse.

toolfool   May 25th, 2008 6:19 pm ET

The idea that Hillary is somehow ahead in the popular vote is ridiculous. Even if she were allowed to add Florida and Michigan, Obama would still have more votes. He wasn't even on the ballot in Michigan and didn't campaign in either state. This is just smoke created by the last throes of a desperate campaign, struggling to stay afloat. Put a fork in her, she's done.

BHO NOT MY CANDIDATE   May 25th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Carter,

You have said enough against democracy… now please go back to your peanut farm…
k thx

Josh   May 25th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

There is just no point in talking about Mrs. Clinton, she is beyond reason- she will find any reason to keep going. Playing the race or gender card may convince those who can not grasp the fundemental flaws of their character.

Truth is that by rules of the party that Mrs. Clinton had agreed to-she has lost-fair and square. She should stand down now and gracefully otherwise the SD will have to shut her up-forever.

Both the Clintons feel betrayed by the Democratic party. However, they are themselves to blame for the mess she is in. The longer she stays more she damages the Democratic party. Perhaps thats the only goal the Clintons have set for themselves now! Her looks are as tortured as her logic- what a sad story! What a pathetic character!

Pinto   May 25th, 2008 6:18 pm ET

President Jimmy Carter is a respectable man, who speaks the truth, even when the truth is bitter and painful. He has stood up for justice and truth even in the face of the most uncomfortable opposition. Many of us hate those, who say the truth and speak out for justice. President Carter should not endorse anyone as a former president until the nomination is over. That 's a presidential behavior, the type Bubba ought to emulate.

Karen   May 25th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Hillary: Please give it up now and keep your good name and political career. You are starting to look too much like a women scorned and not much like a political champaigner. Possibly you could still get the VP spot if you just get out and keep your mouth shut. You keep putting your foot in it and makes you look like a typical "women" and the "leader of the pack".

patwal   May 25th, 2008 6:17 pm ET

@Lynda "Let voters make their choices based on the merits of each candidate, not based on others' endorsements and opinions."

So what about the 100 or so superdelegates who endorsed Hillary before a single primary vote was cast?

jose   May 25th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

To Ms. Redhead, let me get this straight you are not going to vote for Obama if he is the democratic nominee because your a Clinton supporter. How ridiculous and shortsighted.

John Smith   May 25th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

President Carter has the "guts" that most superDs and Hillary supporters lack: that sense of loyalty to "party." Rather, Hillary and co-sponsors are interested in their personal agendas, such as (a) gender issues, (b) racism, (c) up-keeping the dynasty and so on.

This woman, Hillary, has given this 50 year-old man a lot to think about "some" (I mean, some) women who are driven by power and revenge!

I have and will continue to respect women, not this one- Hillary.

Yeppers   May 25th, 2008 6:16 pm ET

I'm not a big fan of Jimmy Carter's, so I have to swallow hard before saying this….

…. but on this issue, he is correct.

GB   May 25th, 2008 6:15 pm ET

The people who are hurting the democratic party are the foul mouthed Obama supporters. Carter didn't know anything when he was president and still doesn't.

gobama   May 25th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Hillary is an evil who waits for her competitor to get shot. she has no capacity to become our president. I can't imagine who would want such a devilish woman to run the country.

energy   May 25th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

I hope Carter does NOT endorse any of the Democratic candidates. He is used to losing and anybody he endorses will definitely lose. He does NOT need to attend the convention, either.

Obama is too liberal already to add the bagagge called CARTER.

E.White, Houston,TX   May 25th, 2008 6:14 pm ET

For the survival of the Democratic Party, the Super D's need to make their committment, sooner, rather than later.

President Carter is right. If Mrs. Clinton does not suspend her campaign, she is continuing her fight for one reason, and one reason only, and that is to cause damage to the nominee and the Party.

I agree with Elizabeth. This nonsense needs to end.

KO   May 25th, 2008 6:12 pm ET

If the magic number changes after the decision by the DNC on what to do with FL and MI, then the superdelagates should pile onto Obama if he doesn't have that number after June 3. Then Hillary will get out. I'm just not convinced this will go the convention yet. I hope Hill doesn't ruin this for the Dems. If so, she is truely dilusional.

Steve Dallas   May 25th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

I really wish Hillary would listen to everyone telling her she can't win this race…it's prolonging the inevitable. America is tired of politicians who lie, and Hillary is a prime example of that kind of politician. Most people just wish the "Clinton Legacy" would just fade away, never to be seen again.

Lisa Lee Erikson   May 25th, 2008 6:11 pm ET

Senator Clinton made the fatal error of believing that she was the heir apparent to the Presidency. It really was a fatal error…as her campaign desperate measures since Iowa illustrates. Her biggest misfortune was attacking a gentleman who did not respond in kind. Senator Obama deserves the Presidency of our great nation.

William Ellis   May 25th, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Former President Carter is being overly kind. This primary was over more than 100 days ago. The Clintons are super human morons.

McCAIN THREW MEN OF GOD UNDER THE BUS!   May 25th, 2008 6:08 pm ET

President Carter is a very wise man. The one thing I would add to this is Hillary should have been gone especially after her comment with dangerous suggestions.

Kim   May 25th, 2008 3:45 pm ET

Elizabeth, NC is right it's time for the delegates to come out of the closets and end this nonsense. Hillary Clinton has done well in New York, however she may ruin that if she is too forceful. I don't believe it is possible for her to win the remaining delegates, end of story.

If she wants to go on about popular vote those were votes that were in some cases cast months ago, and may no longer be in her corner after watching her recently antics. She is close to fracturing the party; casting doubt as to if this is the party to be with for the next four years.

John McCain will be better than Bush we know that much… end of that topic, yet she (HRC) can draw blood and blacken the eye by saying that she has the popular vote.(By bring in to play and braking her own words in regards to Michigan and Florida.)

Now the people of Puerto Rico will not vote in the Nov elections so that they should NOT be part of this "Populous" equation that she will be bantering.

So, When the time comes that she cannot win mathematically it's time for the Supers to call her in and the time is near. Now if she comes out in 2 weeks and concedes there may be spilt blood and a black eye for the Reps to pounce on. Too little too late.

Pres Carter and the others (Biden, Dodd?) need to stand up and be counted as soon as the math is in… 300 total left, 50 something needed by Obama and then that should be it. FINISHED

Ben   May 25th, 2008 3:38 pm ET

For many years I have admired and stuck with the Clintons through a lot of turmoil. But Hillary's campaign has raised alot of red-flaggs about their character as human beings. I am amazed and at the same time thankful for the video's of comments made by her and Bill during her campaign run. I think it is shameful of the lenghts people would go to for power and greed. How could they look the public in the eye and brag about taking $ 400.00 from a young sincere child as a campaign contribution when she knows where her campaign stands?
How can people who have seen and heard things coming out of her mouth continue to make excutes for her (including news people)? Super-delegates are spine-less and have placed loyalty to the American people second to that of the Clintons. I am a life long Democrat, who after this election will be definately looking at other options. I cannot imagine any other person (white or black) whose legacy is so important that people are standing by and condoning a dirty campaign because the country owes them something. The lesson young people are getting out of this is intergity takes a back seat old style politics.

Rico   May 25th, 2008 3:22 pm ET

As an impartial person I must point out that we don't pick our primary nominees by popular vote and our president isn't selected by popular vote (al a 2000, 2004.) Why is this arguement constantly waged by clinton and her supporters.
I just say lose gracefully and don't claw and scratch at this point. clinton supporters are so devoted to her winning that they seem to step outside of logic for her.
Regardless of her loss we still need a democrat in office. I say get your feelings off of your sleeve and start to fight the next battle which is the one against the republicans.
Any person who says they will vote for mccain when hillary loses is either doing it out of spite or doing it for divisive reasons. hillary and barack are on the same side. mccain is the enemy!

Inks   May 25th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

This is not a "lets get the woman out" argument The last time I checked, the republican party did the same thing to Mike Huckabee and no one complained that it is a "lets get the man out" I do not believe it is a sexism issue, it is more a party unity argument. Even Sen Clinton in her now famous misstatement about RFK mentioned that she did not buy the party unity argument that she has been around for sometime. This party does need time to heal and hopefully reconstitute itself before the general election, the earlier the better.
I will reiterate once again, I being a woman and having fought for my own standing in my career in this man's world recognize sexist motives and in this case I truly believe it is not. If I felt it was sexism in action, I would be in arms!

Tuaranka   May 25th, 2008 3:19 pm ET

I THINK THE CLITONS ARE TRYING TO MAKE OBAMA LOSE ALL HIS CAMPAIGN MONEY. PLEASE, FOR GOODNESS SAKE, CLINTON DROP OUT OF THIS RACE AND LET THE GENTLE SENATOR NOMINEE SAVE SOME MONEY FOR THE NOVEMBER ELECTION CAMPAIGN.
OBAMA……………………THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA COME 2009.

Fran   May 25th, 2008 3:17 pm ET

Hey! If you can not run your own campaign, how do you expect to run the country?????Don.t you think you have made enough mistakes? Please don't start crying like you've done before, you really make it look bad for us girls, tell Bill go fly a kite….

Steve From Oregon   May 25th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

MS Redhead May 25th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I have the utmost respect for former President Jimmy Carter, but I believe he should back off his attempts to get Clinton to drop out. If Obama doesn't have the magic number of delegates after the primaries have concluded, then Clinton ought to stay in all the way to the Convention. In several blogs I've read recently, links have been inserted to reports of Obama's involvement in Chicago activities not heretofore investigated nor reported to the public.
__________________________________________________
Where were you when all the reporting about the guy on trial and the fact that nothing linked Obama to any wrong doing? Listen, I don't care what network it is…if something credible came out negative about Obama, it would be investigated in to the ground, because IT IS NEWS!!!!!!! Your candidate lost. Give it up and start realizing your only hope for her beliefs to carry on in the new administration lie with Sen. Obama. With few exceptions, they believe in and want the same things. Her problem is she can't quit telling lies, and has extremely low credibility poll numbers.

Vote Obama!

Linda   May 25th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

Thank you, President Carter! I wonder. . . if Hillary can't deal with the reality of losing here. . . would/could she be able to deal with the reality of world events, domestic events. . . or would the country be BUSHed once again.

I do believe Hillary does NOT have the interest of the Democratic party in mind with her behavior. And. . . hasn't former President Clinton done enough damage to the Democratic party? Why does he feel it necessary to broker ANY deal for his wife?

I can't say after Hillary's latest comments that I would be too keen having her as my vice president. I wouldn't want to put up the time and energy to have to watch my back every moment of the day.

Besides Hillary really does come (obviously) from Old Washington, DC, and the way of doing business as usual. I want to be heard and feel Obama is the only way for change. Let's move forward with change!

Janelle in VA   May 25th, 2008 3:15 pm ET

I understand that there are some who do not see this race as over, but it truely is. HRC started this race with every single opportunity. She treated the nomination process as a formality. The debate right before the Iowa caucas she declared that she was winning. Regardless of how you feel about Obama, he ran against insurmountable odds, and won. He did not have over 200 superdelegate friends to back him up on day one. He didn't have the name recognition, or the clout that Clinton had.
As a woman, I do not want HRC to be president. I want a self made woman. I do not want someone who's riding on the coat tails of her husband. Clinton is using her experience as 1st lady as experience, which in my opinion means she would not have much experience without it. I want a woman who is unmarried, powerful, and smart. Clinton is truely destroying her political career over this process. I would like woman to really think…..Do you like HRC, or the idea of a woman president? If it's the latter, you should realize that there will be a woman president one day, just not this day. Vote for the good of the entire country, not just for feminism. The country has suffered enough, and helping McCain win out of spite is shameful. If you are going to waste your right to vote on revenge, then maybe you should consider not voting. Don't make everyone suffer because you got your feelings hurt. The is a country, not an individual. Please keep others in mind in November.

The End is Near   May 25th, 2008 3:13 pm ET

I'm so tired of you HRC supporters saying its Hillary or McCain. Only an idiot would vote for McCain over Obama just because their favorite candidate didn't win. Wake Up people, there is more at stake than your hurt feelings about not having your candidate win the Dems nomination. Hillary ran and will lose, get over it

Willy   May 25th, 2008 3:12 pm ET

The only difference between Obama & Carter is nothing but age. Both say the same empty headed stuff people fall for until it’s too late.

jason   May 25th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

yeah, it's too early to tell. what if something unthinkable should happen to obama, or some of his superdelegates, or some of his voters?

but at least hillary isn't as dumb as i thought. that sort of speech really boosts here spiteful followers. "oops, i accidently said something that will get my flock to salivate."

oh, and if you think "hillary or McCain '08″ is anything but a spiteful choice of words, you are as dumb as the people who say it.

ABC   May 25th, 2008 3:10 pm ET

I love the fact that recent superdelegates switching to Obama praise him as this wonderful new hope for the country. If he is so fantastic why did they not see this weeks or months ago and back him then? Did they miss the halo and bright light? They are committing or changing sides hoping to curry favor with the possible administration and the Obama voters they represent. She should not drop out. Half of us see Obama for what he is. It doesn't matter how many superdelegates and politicians prop up the illusion for their own gain. Just because his supporters say he's a political messiah doesn't make it true. Neither do superdelegate endorsements. Their votes may nominate him but they're still wrong in my book. A subsequent vote for McCain would not be made out of spite but because he would remain the only viable choice for President. I might disagree with some of his policies but at least he has them.

Justice   May 25th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

IS FUNNY HOW HILLARY'S CAMP IS COMPLAINING !! DON'T YOU REMEMBER ABOUT THE BITTER COMMENTS? HELLO YOU GUYS MADE THAT ISSUE HUGE AND NOW SHE COMPLAINS , HOW PATHETIC SHE IS!!

Steve From Oregon   May 25th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

Mr. President, why don't you announce now. We all know her campaign is a dead horse. The fewer flys you allow to collect, the better for us all.

Vote Obama!

Nav   May 25th, 2008 3:09 pm ET

President CARTER Was/is always right.
Clintons need to to get out sooner than later.

from the north   May 25th, 2008 3:08 pm ET

i find a lot of opinions expressed in these political forums by americans pretty extremist. ie. obama = evil, hillary = evil. good grief!

it is also shocking to me anyone would vote for any republican after the atrocities committed by the republicans in the current administration. and to shift from clinton to more republicans, because obama is 'evil' … please, give your head a shake . .

fanuel   May 25th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

May the Almighty enter the heart and mind of Senator Clinton and grant her the wisdom to acknowlege the depth of the hole she has already dug for her and the Clinton legacy. At this point she may be right that she has already lost so much she has nothing more to lose. The truth is what has been lost so far is certainly irretrieveable but the number of days left to June 3rd are window to save the little that is dwindling each day. And it's better to be left standing with some integrity than to collapse without.

Mary Sue   May 25th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

I know the uncommitted SDs want to honor Hillary's wish to finish the race, so they haven't swung to Obama yet. (He needs less than 60 to clinch the nomination).

Unfortunately, Hillary can do A LOT of damage in that time. I shudder to think how fractured the Party will be by the time Hillary finishes dividing it.

(Dear moderators. Should I bother posting here anymore? Now my posts completely disappear. They don't even say "awaiting moderation" anymore. If I'm not welcome, please let me know. Thanks.)

Justice   May 25th, 2008 3:07 pm ET

THE ONLY REASON SHE'S STAYING IS TO DIVIDE OUR DEMOCRATIC PARTY PLAIN AND SIMPLE… ENOUGH WITH THE CHEAP EXCUSES !!

Justice   May 25th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

SHE SHOULD GIVE UP NOW!!!! SHE SIGNED A PAPER SO THE MICHIGAN AND FLORIDA DON'T SEAT THEIR VOTES, NOW THAT SHE'S LOSING SHE WANTS TO SEAT THEIR VOTES? NOW SHE CARES ABOUT US IN FLORIDA? NOW? AND SHE EVEN WANTS THE MICHIGAN VOTES TO BE SEATED WHEN OBAMA'S NAME WAS NOT EVEN IN THE BALLOT? IS THAT FAIR? THIS WOMEN IS OUT OF CONTROL, PLEASE DO US A FAVOR AND LEAVE!!!!!!!

Michael   May 25th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Forget June 3rd, get her out now and start the healing process

Poul   May 25th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

Suppose Hilary get 70 % of popular votes in the three remaining primaries and also 70 % of the today's uncommitted superdelegates, then Hilary will have 1982 delegates and Obama will have 2061 delegates.
The chance for such lopsided outcome of the primaries seems low, so if the lady in the pant suits does not bow out the evening of June 3 she will look a real fool instead of the graceful loser.

sacto joe   May 25th, 2008 3:06 pm ET

HILLARY CLINTON IS A COLDLY CALCULATING POLITICIAN. Women who support her are blind to this reality. The women's movement will suffer accordingly.

AN OHIO VOTER   May 25th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

President Carter, why should Senator Clinton "give up"?? Would your mother, who you love and respect dearly have given up?? I don't think so!!

Why should we support Senator Obama?? He is the laziest presidential candidate that I have ever seen. He and his Obamamaniacs stir up controversy and then he goes out to speak to a stadium full of people and whine and complain about what "he" or "she" said about him!! DUH… That's not "campaigning", thats "complaining". He can never win like that. Hillary will fight you until her nose bleeds!! Haven't you figured that out yet. She's a strong, fighting woman and she will STAND UP for what she believes in, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!! She loves this country and it's people, don't ever lose sight of that.

RISE HILLARY, RISE!!!

RISE HILLARY, RISE!!!

RISE HILLARY, RISE!!

HE'S ABOUT TO PEE HS PANTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Lynette   May 25th, 2008 3:04 pm ET

If Senator Clinton loves America as she says she does, she should give her farewell address if she does not have the most delegates in any combination on the morning of June 4, 2008. The Democratic party needs to unite enthusiasticaly behind our nominee whoever she or he will be. It would be very difficult for our naiton to recover from another Republican presidency. We must not bite our noses to spite our faces by voting for McCain in protest. Anger and unforgiveness have ruined many marriages. They will ruin our naiton if we do not repent. We must not let this Democratic presidential campaign end like the movie " The War of the Roses" in which a divorcing husband and wife destroy each other. Let us reconcile our differences.

We claim to be a Christain nation. It is time that we walk the walk instead of just talking the talk. The people around the world are listening to what we are saying about and to each other; however, they are watching more closely to what we are doing and what we will do to each other. The people around the world want to know if America is full of selfish hypocrites. We must be a shining example to the world. Let the healing begin!

Tye   May 25th, 2008 3:03 pm ET

Why don't Carter and all the other so called superdelegates end this mess.

Bob G.   May 25th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

President Carter will undoubtedly go down as one of the NICEST presidents we have ever had. However, for those of us who remember his presidency, we can also say that he was undoubtedly the worst president in leading this country (yes worse than Nixon and Dubya). There was no wonder why he lost to Reagan after only one term. Respect him as President, but certainly don't put any validity to his opinions. If Barry wins, I just hope he doesn't turn out like Jimmy!!

William   May 25th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

I think this whole "superdelegate" nonsense needs to end.

It is time that all citizens vote on the same day in all states and let the popular vote count.

No more dragging this stuff out. No more ripping the parties apart. No more early states having their votes fought over. No more having candidates keep dragging this country through the mud while the other side laughs.

Vote and get it over with. Everyone's vote should have an equal weight. I thought that was what this country was based on. I very much resent that the supers could throw this election either way at their whim. That situation needs to end.

What if?   May 25th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

If anyone feel they have the right to say something such as "I told you so," if Mr. Obama does not win in November for president . I hope you and Clinton will be happy, because to stand behind someone who has lied and cheated to fool voters as yourself, will cause us all to suffer with Bush 3.

Please by all means vote for him, that's your right to do wrong. I'm sure if a woman would have campaigned against Bill Clinton, and was not winning with voters and superdels votes, Bill, her and his supporters would feel as we do regarding her being unfair. She is trying to sabotage the demo crated nominee for November.

I promise you we the voters will not forget this drama queen actions if she ever try to campaign for any political win in the future.

Cann   May 25th, 2008 3:02 pm ET

President Carter was a very good president for a term. As he becomes an avid Obama supporter, a Hammas supporter, and an Democratic Party supporter over everything else, he only destroys any chance many many Hillary supporters will vote for Obama.

JO   May 25th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Carter … go back to peanut farming and keep your unasked for opinions to yourself ….

mya   May 25th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

'Nuff said.

junie, ca   May 25th, 2008 3:00 pm ET

Thank you Pres. Carter. I wish Bilary had your sense.

carrie sean   May 25th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

hillary has single handedly destroyed the democratic party and also blocked any chance of a woman ruling this country.
she should really be proud of herself.
what i dont get is,if she is the most electable,why isnt she winning?
thank you hillary
hillary 1900

Gina   May 25th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

Carter-you were too good of a man to be president! I adore you for the work you do in the world, and my grandmother worshipped you!

I think if you came forward with your endorsement, it would make things tremendously better.
So spit it out.

Thomas   May 25th, 2008 2:59 pm ET

rev wright is going to be vice president

Guy   May 25th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

I'm getting tired of the whole democratic party and may vote for neither. We need a third party.

Noclinton   May 25th, 2008 2:58 pm ET

MS Redhead, john williams, Elloise, Gaylon Barrow, Kevin, Clinton/McCain, and Michigan Voter, be quiet and go away please. The nomination process is over, and has been for several weeks. The voters have spoken, and nobody wants your tired, used up, manipulative, double-talking, hypocritical candidate anymore. The only reason she's still in this race is her own selfishness and overinflated ego (and probably because she's trying to stay in long enough to swindle donors out of enough money to pay off her campaign debt). It's time for her to go.

President Carter is right, with the exception of one thing. The superdelegates shouldn't wait until June 3 to tell Hillary that it's over, they should tell it to her right now and put her in her place. The race is over. Hillary lost. Get over it, and come join the winning side. Or if you're too proud to do that, then betray your own democratic beliefs and vote for McCain. It won't matter evenif you do, Obama will still win in November.

Don   May 25th, 2008 2:56 pm ET

Birds of a feather appease together.

Wynsor   May 25th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

Prior to FL or MI elections, Hillary agreed that if they held elections earlier they would not count. After the elections, when it became clear Hillary and her advisers had seriously misjudged the '08 nomination process, she cries, "Foul" because FL and MI delegates were not being counted. Very. Poor. Sportship. The only person consistently whining about Hillary being pushed out is Hillary herself. Name them, Hillary.

Donna   May 25th, 2008 2:55 pm ET

With all due respect President Carter, your take on this primary and Hillary Clinton do not reflect a significant number of American voters…those of us who are NOT democrats or republicans. Hillary speaks to us and it would be ashame if she was not the democratic nominee. You of all people understand the dynamics of the White House and how important it is to get experience in the Oval Office; someone who knows how to speak the language. Regardless of the argument of "change" and "new voice," the day after the November election it will be politics as usual, and it would bring me (and millions of others like me) great comfort to have Hillary's intelligence, work ethic and experience working for our once awesome country.
She has devoted her entire life-ENTIRE LIFE-to bringing about change, giving all people (children, elderly, blacks, whites, rich, poor, corporate and small business America) a voice and inciting a vision of one America for all-Americans.

Dinand   May 25th, 2008 2:54 pm ET

It's ubelievable how the media is turning things around from the start it was very clear what clinton ment when she made the kennedy remark. The media blew this way out of proportion like they did this whole primary season. I do not believe hillary should quit after 3 june because all the delegates should be seated. time and time again cnn and all the media focus on the sentence that obama wasn't even on the ticket. He was on the ticket in florida and hillary won. Look at the state what would be the outcome now if you look at the make-up of the state (education, gender, etc) who would win in those states.

R   May 25th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

I'm tired of people blaming Hillary for staying in the race. She's staying until the superdelegates make up their mind. How come there isn't more pressure on the superdelegates to make up their mind. If Carter wanted her so much out of the race he would have made his decision a long time ago

Edwin, Fayetteville, NC   May 25th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

It makes no since to me why Clinton remains, the math and the vote is clear that she lost. I was a die hard Clinton supporter until they began a negative campaign that indicated what they really are all about and that is themselves. Obama continues to speak on the issues and I have never heard him say anything bad about her, Clinton however, continues to flip-flop on which state is most important to this election, only one type of voter is important (the white blue color worker) and if that’s not racist, I don’t know what is. What about the Spanish, Black, and all the other blue color workers? She agreed to the rules put in place by the DNC but now wants to change them only because she has lost. Like I said once before, I would not feel safe with her answering the phone at 3 AM.

carrie sean   May 25th, 2008 2:53 pm ET

you clinton supporters are so rude.
please remember that he is a former president and should be addressed with respect.
he is the only us president that ever came close to aestablishing peace in the middle east
so please curb ur rude,lying tongues
if he was backing hillary,you wouldnt saty all this rubbish ur saying
please,respect him
he is at a place where all of you,including hillary will never be

Will   May 25th, 2008 2:52 pm ET

Carter is not really 'uncommited". He has commited to voting for the candidate who has the delegate lead at the end of the primaries.

lance/texas   May 25th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Carter is right. for once.

FB-CA   May 25th, 2008 2:51 pm ET

Just a little reminder for everyone, Hillary Clinton cannot manage her small campain debt and staff ,how she can manage a big country .
she cannot write the check from her $100 million dollar income to save country.
I have great respect for former president and peace maker for all around the world. We have to accept he knows better than all of us, time for Hillary Clinton to step down and let Obama focus on November instead of helping Republicans.

Jim, Texas   May 25th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

All the anger and support by Sen. Clinton’s supporters here are exactly the reason why she should get out and help unify the Democratic Party. The comments by her supporters prove that her vicious ways are working. Instead of campaigning on issues and merits, she is stirring up emotions of hatred and sympathy among her supporters.

In any other democratic system with disciplined party organizations, like Great Britain Canada and the European countries, Sen. Clinton would have been at least suspended from the party for instigating hatred and divisions among party faithfuls.

Anybody with common sense can see through her ill-advised statements that she does not have even the minimum emotional stability to become the President of this great country. The comments by her supporters are proving again and again that most of her support comes from un-educated Americans, as testified numerous times by all the opportunistic new people. And she is cleverly using them to stir up divisions and hatred within the party.

Like many others, I was ready and willing to support a woman candidate for president, but this woman.

Sara   May 25th, 2008 2:50 pm ET

as a woman I am soooo upset about all this!

Indra in FL   May 25th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

Yes, Hillary, drop already.

Interesting that in her crusade to "make every vote count" (by fighting to seat MI and FL delegates), Clinton also claims to be ahead in popular votes, a count only possible if they include FL and MI and also do NOT include caucus votes. So which is it, Hillary.. .does every vote count or not?

carrie sean   May 25th, 2008 2:49 pm ET

hillary doesnt listen to anyone
she claims to care abt the americans,thats a big laff
i just wish she ould go away and never come back
i had never liked her ,but had alot of respect for bill
but bill has lost all respect to me,with his silly comments
i went shoppign today and i got a blue dress

Now an Independent   May 25th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

Why don't YOU "give it up," Mr. Carter, as in "give up trying to push
Hillary out of the race."

Go back to building houses and let Hillary run her campaign.

GAELLIS   May 25th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

I respect President Carter and have very fond memories of his mother when he was in the Whitehouse. Hillary is a lot like his mother. A fighter! I do not agree with him because the DNC has sat back and watched the total manipulation, divisiveness and hatred that targeted over half of the party base. WOMEN!! Some of them have even participated in this behavior. I am not a Republican, however I do not believe for one minute that Republicans would have allowed the media to treat a Republican, male or female in the manner that they have treated Senator Clinton. The Republicans, together, in unison would have stood on the floor of the United States Senate and House of Representatives protesting loudly, clearly and in unison. (Thanks a lot Dems!) DNC, is this how you treat a female candidate in the Party? We have daughters watching and listening!!! Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton have never waivered in their love for the Democratic Party. Why have you sat back and allowed this to happen??

As a registered Democrat and a mother of 2 daughters, I will not legitimize this treatment of Senator Clinton by voting for your golden boy, Barack Obama. The DNC leadership during this campaign is a joke and should be ashamed of yourselves. You should all get a spine and a little backbone!!

By the way, I am a 61 year old African American and will proudly continue to support Hillary Rodham Clinton in her fight for President of the United States of America. COUNT THE VOTES!!!!

PA_Hill-fan   May 25th, 2008 2:47 pm ET

This is another reason why Hillary Clinton will win in November in the General Election as the President of the United States of America!
PRINCETON, NJ — Gallup Poll Daily tracking from May 20-24 finds Hillary Clinton maintaining a significant 49% to 44% lead over John McCain when registered voters are asked about their preferences for the fall general election, while McCain has a slight 47% to 45% advantage over Barack Obama.

JS   May 25th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

Jimmy Carter? Oh… the little peanut farmer from GA who pushed interests rates to nearly 20%, ignored the Cold War, and allowed gas prices to spike without any reaction. Now his opinion is really valuable considering the country no longer suffers from a recession, a war, or high oil prices. Give me a break… stick to Sunday school lessons. I am a Republican but Hillary has impressed me greatly for insisting that the Democrats fully unite themselves rather than let Mr. Rookie walk away with a sealed nomination. He is such an easy candidate to beat. Especially, if they ban the words "hope" and "change" from the Presidential debate.

It's all the same really   May 25th, 2008 2:46 pm ET

I can't see what all the fuss has been about. There is no meaningful diferance between the democratic candidates, Hillary has resorted to republican-like tactics, but who cares? They're both backed by the same, rich people. Obama has, for all intents and purposes, won though.
It hardly matters in the end, democrat or republican, they all side with corporate America.
Why not consider a green party?

Jane   May 25th, 2008 2:44 pm ET

WE NEED SOMEON WITH BACK BONE AND SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON HAS SHOWN THAT SHE HAS THIS IN ALL SITUATION! ! !GO ON SENATOR HILLARY CLINTON. WE ARE THERE FOR YOU. HILLARY FOR 2008!

Democrat   May 25th, 2008 2:42 pm ET

Carter and the rest of the Good Ole Boys can bully Hillary all they want. She's tougher than they'll ever be and she will still emerge as the nominee. In the end, she'll have the popular vote and if the democrats think they can steal the election from the popular vote leader who happens to be the first real female candidate for president then they have another thing coming.

If Obama steals the nomination he'll lose miserably to McCain in November because I (28 year old male) will vote republican for the first time if Hillary is not on the top of the ticket. It's not out of spite (well, maybe a little), but it's mostly because I will not vote for someone with no experience and no real ideas (of his own). Without Hillary, Obama would have been lost in the debates. No wonder he ran from future debates. I bet debates with McCain are called off too. And he claims that he'll meat with oppressing dictators during his first year! Ha! He'll be too chicken to do it then too if he's too chicken to debate Hillary.

HILLARY HAS THE POPULAR VOTE!!!!!!   May 25th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

THE UNITED STATES NEEDS A HERO!

THAT IS HILLARY CLINTON!!!!!!

Smart   May 25th, 2008 2:41 pm ET

I see a situation Hillary is booed America-wide the day she finally gives it up. It will be a much wider boo if Obama nominates a capable woman against her as VP.

I read recently how quickly Bill Clinton's opponents conceded to him in the past. How or why they feel they can reverse the Math, I can't explain more than I can explain the Bermuda triangle, beats me. They are now acting some script "spoilers"

J Lee   May 25th, 2008 2:40 pm ET

Help me out here: Can someone explain how is it that HRC has the popular vote? Or is everyone just taking her word for it? As if she doesnt have a vested interest in fibbing about it.

Obama has won fair and square. Just let the man do his job.

Ilona Proud Canadian   May 25th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

To all Barack Supporters,

Please stop with all the name calling. I know that you are all really angry about the the way Hillary has run her campaign. Heaven knows that you have every to be angry, when you consider the myriad of disgusting remarks and other shenanigans that Hillary has been throwing at Barack. But please, for Barack's sake stop with the name calling, Barack and his campaigners are trying their utmost to run a positive campaign, so please let us all take a page out of his book and learn from him. We can still get our grievances, opinions, and feelings across, in the positive way that Barack does.

Let Hillary's supporters throw all of the slimy mudballs, that they are so good at doing, but let us be the supporters with a sense of decency. Barack supporters, there are so many people around the world who are pulling for you. Just keep posting good things about Barack. People keep asking what Barack has done for your Country, well let us all tell it as it is.

My good deed:

Barack was responsible for getting veterans good health care.

This is one of the reasons the Veterans are pulling for him.

Gene   May 25th, 2008 2:39 pm ET

I think Hilary Clinton is still in this race because of pride…..perhaps there is a more reasonable explanation. perhaps if the media should take the cameras off her so she can sneak out quietly or pretend to be sick……that way no one would mock her for finally leaving.
personally i think she is a big shame to the democratic party.
cheers

AJ, IL   May 25th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Elizabeth of NC…you make the most intelligent and realistic point of anyone in this posting. The only states that have not voted are Montana and South Dakota. All the undeclared superdelegates have already voted as ordinary citizens in their respective states.

So what is the hold up? The only legitimate reason for any undeclared superdelegate to vote for Hillary at this point is that she either won their congressional district or won their state. In all other categories she has lost!

The undeclared superdelegates have allowed this negative and destructive campaigning by the Clintons to continue.

Marco De Lillis   May 25th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

I am a Canadian and I have been watching the election coverage since it began. I have to say that the Superdelegates already know who they're endorsing. They should just vote now and end this nonsense for the party. As the Democrats stand, they have an advantage over the Republicans and John Mccain. He's lost some staff lately and is in the midst of controversy with Pastor Hagee. Obama has raised more money than either John Mccain and Hillary Rodham Clinton. If they wrap up the nomination before the end of the primary season, then all democrats will have time to rally behind Senator Obama and increase the party's chances of winning the presidency in November. On May 31st, if the delegates from Florida and Michigan are split evenly then Obama will definitely be the nominee, so either way Hillary loses. I also believe that Clinton does not deserve the Vice-Presidency. Seems like she's hoping for Obama to offer her the VP spot before she bows out. If that's the case then she does not deserve it. She is just trying to stall the inevitable. Senator Clinton with all due respect, you fought a great race and empowered young girls to strive for excellence. Please end this now and support your Democratic Nominee Senator Barack Obama.

Thank You

Tony   May 25th, 2008 2:38 pm ET

Let’s say for hypothetical reasons, Hillary was given all of Florida and Michigan delegates. Now lets do some simple math that any one can understand. As it stands now at this moment in time, Obama has 1969 delegates and Clinton has 1779 delegates. Even if you gave her all of both Fl & MI delegates she would still be behind him by 5 delegates. With this math, I truly believe she can’t win! However if it is gods will, a miracle can still happen.

Zhen   May 25th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

I am a Chinese living in USA legally, there are something I would like to say to all American: Please take your vote seriously, it’s a privilege to have the right to vote for your president, or the leader of the world. Your vote will shape America or the world for four years if not longer, so your right also comes with responsibility.
Please remember this is not about Hilary or Obama, they will be just fine if they were not elected. Hilary has $109M so far, she will be just as comfortable as we all can imagine, so will be Obama.
Then how about us, our ordinary people on the planet, our own children, our own levies, please do think it over before you vow to vote for McCain if your candidate were not on the ballet.

no name   May 25th, 2008 2:37 pm ET

I just don't understand people in this country of ours. Do you want to sell our country down the drain and you will if you vote for OBAMA.
It is as plain as the nose on your face that this man is not experienced enough and his back ground with the Rev. also should tell you what kind of person he is.
He is now saying Hillay is creating trouble, I think he is afraid of his background coming out for everyone to know, and it is putting a knot in his shorts.
I have seen too much in my life time where you have black mayors and others and the cities are nothing but corruption and crime havens.
This country is bad enough now without more problems.

fred   May 25th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Michigan Voter !!! May 25th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Hillary Take it All The way To The Convention . We Are Behind You .
Obama , Like his Campaign Are Sinster , And Under Handed !!! . They Can't Be Trusted !!! . America Needs A Strong Pro – American President !!!

HILLARY Or , John McCain 2008
==========================

I am with you and MILLIONS of others…all the way to the convention HIllary!!

Mary K   May 25th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Hillary has nothing to run on but hate. She was 30 points ahead of Obama just six months ago, and started with a 100 vote lead among super-delegates, simply because no one even knew Obama. The fact that with such an amazing head start she is now so far behind signifies just how unelectable she is. The Clintons are either crazy or just perverse to try to undermine Obama at this point in time.

Extinct   May 25th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Peanut Spoken. Truth Fulfilled. Hillary Out. Obama President.

R.R   May 25th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Yes, hilary: we need aliar to be our president. You have to be that person! Stay in, we are behind you. We don't need a clever intelligent man like Barack Obama. We need some one that can escape from snipers in Bosnia, some one with a strong experience, that could not manage her campaign, some one in dept, afetr running a very negative campaign: Yes for hilary!!!!
Bouuuuh!

HILLARY HAS THE POPULAR VOTE!!!!!!   May 25th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

THIS MAN IS A WACK JOB!!!!

DOES HE THINK THAT JUST BECAUSE HE HAS DECIDED TO BACK OBAMA THAT HILLARY WILL PULL OUT?

SHE IS STILL WINNING STATES BIG!

5 OUT OF THE LAST SEVEN AT LARGE MARGINS!!!!

OBAMA HAS A LOT OF NERVE COMING TO FLORIDA AFTER BLOCKING OUR VOTES!!!!

STAY IN HILLARY WE ARE DOOMED WITHOUT YOU!!!!!!!!

Numbers   May 25th, 2008 2:35 pm ET

Seriously, WHY or HOW is the Obama champaign 'deceitful'?

People have yet to give me a firm stance on that other than emotional injector or citing something that his champaign has done that the Clinton one has done as well, if not more often, and with greater intensity.

And to those who will vote for McCain over Obama, DO you not think his administration will NOT be deceitful?

This personal grudge you all need to get over. I was for HRC at first, then I listened to Obama's proposals, and his explanation of how he wanted to govern, and how he wanted to open up Washington, so we could see whats in there and have the ability to do our part, keep and eye on them! That is what I am for.

So if thats deceit, Ill take it.

Max, New York   May 25th, 2008 2:34 pm ET

Are you working hand in hand with Keith Olbermann to drive her out of the race? Won't work.. She romps in Puerto Rico to make it 3 blowouts out of the last 4 races. I know you can't see it, but in the end, Obama loses.

Harold   May 25th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

why do you continue run, it's over Hillary it's over, stop dividing the campain.

Don Judson   May 25th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

President Carter "the father of modern radical Islam"? Actually during his presidency in 1979 we supported the Muslims in their attempts to expel the Russians from Afganistan. It was only after the right wing's darling Ronald Reagan took office that we turned our back on these victorious people, angering them and their leader Osama Bin Laden and giving rise to 9/11. Read your history you moron!

As to Senator Obama's alleged Chicago activities, have you learned nothing from the Swift Boat attacks in 2004? Why do you continue to gullibly swallow every piece of crap thrown out by the right wing nuts? If the American people are not smart enought to see throught this smoke screen, research the TRUTH, and elect this once in a generation leader we deserve four more years of Bush-lite!

nickbirke   May 25th, 2008 2:33 pm ET

carter is a genius- she needs to give it up

DEMOCRATS UNITE   May 25th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

I agree why stay in after June 3rd,taking this to the convention will only make things worse. It is time to try and heal the party before the GE. Hillary and her supporters are either with us are against us now. Time to look to the future for the GE. Please we can beat McSame if we unite. The main goal should be elect a democratic right? NO MORE REPUBLICANS !!!!!!

DEMOCRATS UNITE!!!!!!!!!!!

Shut Up Carter!!!!   May 25th, 2008 2:32 pm ET

I think this man needs to remember his bad term as president and how he messed up!!! He needs to shut up!!!!!

fojohnson   May 25th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Hillary supporters beleive what ever she says. She keeps her supporter that she has popular vote. This is not true. She keeps talking about popular vote including Florida and Michigan. If she is true to herself and the party she knows very well that these two state were told that if they move their primary they will be penalized for it. At that Hillary was ahead in the super delegate and was deem eventual candidate. She never said at that time that no their vote should count, instead she agree with the DNC's ruling. Now that she is seeing her dream slip away she wants the votes to count. How about she being honest to herself and say I know I want to win but some how I made my own bed let me lay on it. Also when she was ahead with the delegate count she popular votes did not count but the super delegate vote. She is dancing all over from with new ideas which she was against before. I hop Hillary's supporter will go back when the campaign stated and so some research on all what she said about popular vote and super delegate at that time. by doing so they will know that Hillary want these votes to achieve her dream of becoming president. My question is if she want Florida and Michigan vote to count why did she not say no to the DNC at that time? Why does she to make her argue her case to the super delegate. The super delegate of course

jim   May 25th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

Jimmy Carter if you want to keep some of your respect for yourself stop all this nonsense and keep quite. can't believe an ex-president can talk like this! You can't tolerate a woman coming up the ladder what did your presidency teach – nothing. go burrow your head in the ground and never raise it until clinton wins!

No.Cal for Obama   May 25th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

I blame the SD's for all of this. When they lose in November they will have no one to blame but themselves. End of story. They allowed the Clinton's to create all this division. Now suffer. Please HRC we don't want you here in California. Just go away!

Darcy   May 25th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

As Bill Clinton said in Montana, All super delegates can flip.

Those who are going to flip, please do it now before the convention. I can think of nothing more devastating than having my candidate put down on the floor of the convention in August.

I am sure McCain cannot crush my hope as quickly as a turnover at the convention could do. My heart aches for this process to come to a close.

Kathy   May 25th, 2008 2:31 pm ET

My question to the “under 30 generation” who for the first time in their lives have “found their voice”… in Obama…..where have you been? Why have you not exercised not only your right to vote, but your sense of patriotism? You place your faith in a man who has not been tested, who does not have a record of accomplishment, short resume’ and little experience in international nor economic matters. For shame!
Life to you folks seems quite simple. How rarely have you yourselves been tested, faced adversity, struggled? I suppose in your minds and eyes, Obama offers a sense of entitlement. You cannot see past his rhetoric to see there is little substance. You buy into his chant of “change..yes we can” with little thought as to the complexities involved in bringing about the type of change he preaches about. To you folks, he is the coming of the messiah, here to save us from ourselves. It is him himself who believes that he is entitled. He may in fact be anointed the nominee and you like him will think nothing can stop you. The simple and relevant truth is……. One can fool some of the people some of the time…but not all the people…. all the time.
McCain may not represent the party for whom I relate to, however, I respect his honor, integrity and sacrifice to our country …. And I will place my hope for change in him. He has earned my respect.
For our countries sake and that of our future….thank god there are more of us than you and we will not allow this fantasy to continue past Nov.

cliff   May 25th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is an embarrasement to the Democratic Party and to the U.S.A. She is a self-centered person with not the slightest interest in doing anything but satisfying her own ego. She has made so many horrible statements that she is not worthy of being President – now or ever!

APS in Hawaii   May 25th, 2008 2:30 pm ET

So much for every voter should vote. Duh!!! The elitists are trying to determine the outcome before everyone votes. Problem is that Obama has really looked bad since March. This is why this is the party of hypocrites, every vote counts only if they are for Obama. Guess we now officially know how Carter is going to vote. So sad that the elitists cannot figure out that they are losing the very support they will need in November by the way they have acted since March. Well, if Obama is the nominee, I will never vote for him. Guess McCain will get my vote if Obama is the nominee.

Toyin,Austria   May 25th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

People, pls don't tell this woman to go. Let her stay and continue to mess herself up. She dosen't want to believe she is a loser. Let her declear herself as the nominee and start the campaign for the election. she has no sense atall. I'm sick and tired of her. Go Hillary, continue to mock ur entire families, but Remember, BARACK OBAMA WILL NOT DIE, BUT LIVE TO DECLARE THE GLORY OF GOD IN THE LAND OF THE LIVING. HEAR THIS: OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT 2008/2012.

Ed   May 25th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

Even a half senile old fart like Jimmy Carter can see it is over for the wind bag! She definitely has a hard time with reality! I wonder what
it is like living in a fantasy world…sniper fire and all the right wing conspiracies….this lady is truly delusional. This would explain why
she and Bill have such a hard time with the TRUTH!

Extinct   May 25th, 2008 2:29 pm ET

The Peanut has spoken. Let the Truth be fulfilled. Hillary is out. Obama for President.

Rob R   May 25th, 2008 2:28 pm ET

Carter should have come out and declared his support for Obama then and there. It is obvious that is what he is going to do anyway. Any of these superdelegates who are seeking a swift resolution need to declare already. Everyone knows its going to go to Obama. Even Bill and Hillary know that. Hillary is only staying in till the end to position herself to get on the ticket, essentially holding Obama hostage. I don't think Obama should select her, but he's going to have to deal with her in some fashion to get her to give him his full support. I think a Cabinet position would be the best solution for Clinton.

Ogonna Ajiba   May 25th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

clinton should drop out.her staying in the race will cause more harm and division within the democratic party.

port-harcourt, Nigeria

DCtrain   May 25th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

President Carter is a true statesman.

It is good to know that the super delegates have the heads on straight and are going to work together with the Clinton machine to ensure that she can exit gracefully. The supers are being gracious and allowing her to run through to June 3rd. It all depends on Hillary now, whether it will be a gracious exit or a fiasco.

Sandy   May 25th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

Wow!!I am so surprised, everyone says give up. Lets see, she won all the big states and swing states, West virgina and kentucky. She is killing obama in puerto rico, and she will take Montana too…wow!!But give up?? If these others are seated, quess who looses???Obama will never ever will the general election, count on it folks! Never!!! Go Hilary who is the fighter here?????

Willis, Texas   May 25th, 2008 2:26 pm ET

I RESPECT JIMMY CARTER — BUT HE IS A PART OF THE PROBLEM AS A SUPERDELEGATE! HE SHOULD HAVE COMMITTED SOONER AND WE WOULD NOT BE IN THIS POSITION WHERE HILLARY IS RUNNING AROUND ACTING LIKE A CRAZY WOMAN ALONG WITH HER CHARLES MANSON FOLLOWERS!

THERE IS A SAYING WHICH COMES TO MIND: "I WOULD RATHER BE A KING IN HELL, THAN A FOLLOWER IN HEAVEN." THIS ACCURATELY DESCRIBES HILLARY AND HER BAND OF FOOLS!!!

Wanda, San Diego   May 25th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Dear Jimmy—

She'll drop out, but only out of the Democratic Party race. Watch for her under the "Independent" banner.

Read it and weep. No way for Obama to win with her as an Independent. Too bad Jimmy.

papu   May 25th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Well spoken Mr. Carter

R. Brown   May 25th, 2008 2:25 pm ET

Thank you President Carter for your honesty.

White middle aged woman for Obama   May 25th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

This guy wants the power sooooo bad ! . We know what he'll be doing if she gets the Whitehouse (never gonna happen), look out interns Billy boy is back !

Buddy   May 25th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Hillary is your only chance to win the White House. Good bye Hillary Hello John.

Abina   May 25th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Good move Mr. Carter. Your always say the true to people that get lost.

MD   May 25th, 2008 2:24 pm ET

Yes, she should give up. Like Carter did during the Iranian hostage crises. Like Carter has done with Hamas. Yes, she should copy Mr. Jimmy into history.

bigben   May 25th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Jimmy Carter , worst prez in usa history, sit down and know your role.

Lissa in Montreal   May 25th, 2008 2:23 pm ET

Why not just endorse Barack Obama directly, instead of surreptitiously (the not-so-secret secret) and add his voice to the superdelegates? Maybe that will help the rest of the fence-sitters to come out (once and for all, people!) and ENDORSE the right nominee so Clinton will have no choice but to rally the troops in time for the convention? The superdelegates – Carter one of them – hold all the cards and the writing's already on the wall.

Vote McCain? Then step up.   May 25th, 2008 2:21 pm ET

These are the risks that American soldiers have faced everyday for over five years now, and under President McCain, they will face them for at least four more years.
That's an incredible sacrifice to be made because some Clinton supporters decided to oppose Obama on issues wholly irrelevant to actual policy. That being the case, I just have to ask:
If you refuse to vote for Obama, why are you asking others to sacrifice for your decision?
If you're going to help McCain get elected, you need to take responsibility for your actions.
This election is bigger than you. It's bigger than Barack Obama. It's bigger than Hillary Clinton. Lives will be saved or lost depending on who is elected in November, and if you're going to willfully help prolong the war, it's time to do the honorable thing and enlist.
Locate a U.S. Army recruiter in your area:
Don't worry, you'll still be able to get election results from Baghdad, and you'll still be able to "sit this one out" under the comfort of a mortar attack.
And yes, I'm sure hearing about an Obama defeat will seem all the more sweet when you're laying in the choking aftermath of an IED explosion with a piece of half-melted plastic burning a hole into your intestines.
I'm sure you'll be comforted by the knowledge that history had no place for President Obama when you're staring at the empty space where your leg used to be.
And certainly, I'm sure the crippling terror of post-traumatic stress disorder will be nowhere as severe as the disingenuous "concern" you'll suffer over debunked Rezko conspiracy theories and the excited ramblings of a liberation theologian.
Of course, those already serving will not get the same perverse comfort from their sacrifice, so there's no excuse for not taking on this burden yourself.
If you truly believe that Obama should not be president, if you truly believe there is no greater pain than seeing a primary opponent win the general election, then this sacrifice can only be considered a modest price for your convictions.

Karen   May 25th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

I consider Mr. carter a very intelligent man and have always had the highest respect for him and his opinions. His finger is always correctly on the pulse of America. To Eloise who is trying to make him sound like asexist, you are far out in left field. he is and always has been an advocate for Women's Rights. As a matter of fact he and his wife Rosalynn opened the doors for First ladies to be more than just the president's wife. He did something never done in history before by having his wife sit in on cabinet meetings. I am afeminist and will always be a feminist, but I am not going to base my vote on either race or sex. I am voting for Obama because i like his message of change. Another young senator many years ago gave the people of this country hope also his name was John Fitzgerald Kennedy.

Lisa   May 25th, 2008 2:20 pm ET

For the Michigan iidiot who wrote in. Please!!! Where have youbeen?
It's all but over for Hillary. No the superdelegates are not holding out because they don't want to endorse Obama. Clearly, they are trying to allow Hillary and Bill to go away peaceful and not make them look bad. The both of them have done a superb job at that themselves. I am really surprissed how this has turned out. I would have never imagined the Clinton's to be so …….terrible. I guess you see it all when you pay attention. I think Hillary has done well, but she is not going anywhere from here…Go away!!!

lizzie   May 25th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

I am still stunned by your negotiations with Hamas, and the worst part, your misprepresentation of the CONTENT and RESULTS of those talks. You are losing it, Mr. Carter.

Wendy   May 25th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Why after June 3? She is going to loose anyway. Why not now to unify instead of damaging the party????? Selfish, personal ambition will not record Clintons as one of the best leaders in American history. It's a shame and pity to all Americans.

Democrat AGAINST Obama   May 25th, 2008 2:18 pm ET

Hillary needs to keep on trucking to the convention.

Having her as the nominee is the only way I will be able to vote Democrat in November. I promise to vote McCain or stay home if Obama is the nominee. I have felt this way since January…its not going away!

GO HILLARY!!!!!

GO AWAY OBAMA!!!!

Harvey in Va   May 25th, 2008 2:16 pm ET

who is carter to tell clinton in June its time to give it up. If she wants to take it all the way to convention so be it. It is so obvious carter is for Obama…If not Hillary then McCain period

Liz   May 25th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Who cares about what Carter thinks? He doesn't know anything. I just remember living in California during his presidency. I remember him telling the residents of Californian that they should walk to work instead of drive(there ware gas lines at the time). How can you walk 60 miles round trip a day? What an idiot. That is the reason why Ronald Reagan won by a landside, he was and sounds like he still is an idiot! Remeber the US hostages in Iran? They were freed the day Reagan was President. Carter couldn't get them out!

Von Bismark VIENNA   May 25th, 2008 2:15 pm ET

Hillary is not bowing out,NOT UNTIL OBAMA GET SHOT.

GOD FORBID!

Rich   May 25th, 2008 2:14 pm ET

"Once again – ANOTHER OLD MALE PARTY LEADER – telling the woman what to do!!!"

Elloise, I wondered how many comments would go by before this empty argument would be used. Just because he's a male and she's a female does NOT mean that this is sexist. This is REALITY.

Janice, FL   May 25th, 2008 2:12 pm ET

She needs to drop out, and stop pretending that she cares, about FL and Michigan, because when she was winning she never cared about those states. She is soo fake. Whatever Hillary..

Jane   May 25th, 2008 2:11 pm ET

The Democratic Party is enabling hillary's fuzzy math and allowing her to spit out poison and lies… I am disqusted with the DNC. They should have ended this a month ago…
Obama will win presidency but no thanks to DNC…it will be because of his organizational skills and abilities….

Jane   May 25th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

Ding dong the witch is dead. Time for Hillary to get on her broom and fly away with her evil monkeys.

Olivia   May 25th, 2008 2:10 pm ET

The Clinton legacy of peace and prosperity will never be destroyed…..not unless some of you rewrite history.
Forget the hateful and destructive rhetoric about the Clintons. You should all be ashamed of yourselves.

President Carter……the democratic party is not being hurt by Hillary staying in the race. I would expect no less from her. This is a woman who stand for the right of the voters and I want my voice to count. Leave her alone! You do good work building houses for the poor, so go build houses. You will get your satisfaction later when you and Obama go together for unconditional talks with Hamas, for starters.

Gerry   May 25th, 2008 2:09 pm ET

It's about time some of the senior representatives from the democratic party speak up. Al Gore-where are you?

ROBERT ERB   May 25th, 2008 2:08 pm ET

PRESIDENT CARTER, I ADMIRE YOUR WISDOM AND YOUR DESIRE FOR PEACE AROUND THIS WORLD. AS A REPUBLICAN VOTING FOR OBAMA, I ASK FOR YOUR INDULGENCE, IT'S NOW YOUR TURN TO ENDORSE. BE THE LEADER I KNOW YOU ARE, LETS GET IT DONE.

Bandwagon Mentality   May 25th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Obama is not the Nominee. Hillary has won a half million more votes than Obama since March 1. She has won 7 of the last 10 primaries. She is the choice of swing voters. She leads the popular vote. Obama is trying to force people on a band-wagon and the superdelegates would be wise to resist the temptation to jump on that wagon. Ignore teh biased and unfair media coverage. Use some independent judgement supers and select the candidate who the majority of voters want (Clinton).

She should win the nomination.

If she doesn't, then I'm writing her name in on my ballot in November

Ed from Milwaukee(WI-Swing state)   May 25th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

Carter, you should go ahead and endorse Obama so that a message is sent to the Clinton campaign. Also, why does Hillary Clinton continue to say that she has the popular vote? Here is what Hillary won’t say to her supporters, when she makes that ridiculous claim. She's not counting any of the caucuses and Obama didn’t receive one vote in Michigan because he took his name of the ballot. If you count the caucuses alone, Obama is ahead of her in the popular vote by more than 500,000. In addition, this is a primary and that means you fight for delegates not popular vote. Someone should have explained the rules to her before she tried to run for president. Or maybe she thought that because the entire political analyst said should would win the nomination easily, the rules didn’t matter.

Kenneth M.   May 25th, 2008 2:07 pm ET

She should be drummed out because of her stupid statment the other day. But not only that, if we look back she has run a dreadful camp. She should stop crying and get out. You Hill supporters can take your votes with you if you like, but it is your own causes that will suffer.

Joseph Adewole   May 25th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Let The Superdelegates speak out now; the Clintons are destroying The Dems…………………they are bitting the fingers that made them what they are.

White middle aged woman for Obama   May 25th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

What are the superdelegates waiting for ? I'll be so gald when this thing is over with. It's no wonder the Dems. are throwing angry comments at each other. Clinton is going to try and get something for herself since she can't get the nomination. She's so far in debt with her campaign, you know she's going to want someone else to pay it off. If she actually had a chance of winning the nomination then I could understand her staying in the race. But her chances are long gone.

Get out of the way Hillary, there's a serious battle to be fought for the Democrates to get back the whitehouse and you're blocking the road !

Clinto to the Convention   May 25th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Obama is so arrogant to think he is the nominee when he doesn't have the required delegates to win, Florida and Michigan matters have not been resolved, he is losing the popular vote, and primaries still are continuing.

Never Obama.

Clinton in November. Writing in a candidiate is easy and I'm sick and tired of the way our party and the media have treated Sen Clinton this primary season. If the party thinks we'll all fall in line this year after how she was treated then they're sure in for a surprise come November.

sue suttles   May 25th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

Leave Hillary alone . she may be the only person that can bring the hope your looking for . Sure Hillary has baggage we see it all B ut have we seen in side of Obama . sure he gave a good speech .But does that tell you how he going to keep you safe , Go back to the debates Hillary always got the hard question . he always agree with Hillary The democratic party are making abig mistake we will lose in N ov ..

Bridgette   May 25th, 2008 2:06 pm ET

She can't win and she knows that but if you have been a person who has won everything you set out to do this has got to be really hard for her. She is an over achiever and probably has always been so someone telling her you can't win is just not something that she is use to hearing nor accepting.

But the math is the math and you have to respect her for her fight, but, for her the fight is over. And for all of her supporters, don't be mad. It was a race and the end results of a race is someone's got to win and someone's got to loose. No one cheated her and just was not her time to win. So let's not lose sight of the real goal and that is a Democrat in the White House.

Old Male Establishment   May 25th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Carter – it is a shame to see that you are part of the male dominated party machine trying to pull the plug on the first viable female candidiate who has teh lead in the popular vote.

Historically campaigns have run until a nominee has the requisite delegates (often up to the convention). The Democratic Party and Obama should be ashamed of themselves for trying to push aside the first woman candidiate (who currently leads the popular vote).
Shame on democrats for this double standard. I thought the Democratic Party was the party that favored women's rights and respected women – clearly this primary season has shown the sexism that still controls the Democratic establishment. The majority of voters have cast their ballots for Sen. Clinton yet the superdelegates are being blinded by the media and Obama's slick political spin machine.

I will write in Hillary's name in November if she is not the nominee.

Rafael San Juan PR   May 25th, 2008 2:05 pm ET

Those anyone cares what Carter has to say??????

Kevin   May 25th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

Why would anyone want to listen to a loser. He was one of the worst presidents.

Carter- Out of Line   May 25th, 2008 2:04 pm ET

I used to admire you Mr. Carter. now after Hamas and your constant badgering of Clinton – I am no longer a fan.

It's very clear that there is a double standard at work this primary season. In the media, Senator Clinton can do no right and Obama can do no wrong. She is being pushed out of the primary process despite that fact that historically primaries continue until someone has secured the nomination. Why should a woman not be able to continue running for office when men have been supported in doiung the same thing historically up to the convention?! The Democratic establishment has been so sexist and it's an utter disgrace. The media has also been blatantly sexist and has played favorites with Obama from the start. Obama himself has made sexist remarks and has demonstrated a sexist attitude. I am ashamed of the Democratic Party this year.

I will write Hillary's name in on my ballot in November. She has the popular vote and should be our nominee (even though she is a woman).

JOJO   May 25th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Come June 3rd, Carter says he's personally gonna kick her fat, pant-suited bu** back to Arkansas!!!

gail   May 25th, 2008 2:03 pm ET

Yes, it's time for her to go. She is so tired that she "misspeaks" a lot now. I am afraid of what she might say into the phone at 3 AM, a time when most people if not asleep would be very tired.

Chipo   May 25th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

Shut up…. you just want another president who will be considered worse than you…

Pat   May 25th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

I used to respect this man. It appears he has been taken in by the Candidate veiled in fog as well.

I expected more from such an intelligent man! Age must have diminished his wisdom.

Obama supporters can only be compared to the same hypnosis that took place with the Jeff Warrens patriots in Texas.

Fed up middle aged white woman   May 25th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

People, You're totally falling for a corrupt politician's spin.

Hillary DOES NOT and will not have the majority of the popular vote.

She only has it if you DON'T COUNT the hundreds of thousands who voted for Obama in the caucuses thereby awarding him the majority of those particular states' delegates. Why is this math so hard to understand???

Hillary is throwing many hundreds of thousands of caucus state voters under the bus just to get her own version of the new math to work out in her favour. Why are Florida and Michigan voters more important than these voters? There's only one reason and it's selfish and calculating. Why can't you Hillary supporters understand that?

You're victims of spin and it's time to wake up and open your eyes.

Cindy,CA   May 25th, 2008 2:02 pm ET

With Dean's decision to totally cut Florida and Michigan from the process is seeming more and more like a fixed primary. There could have been a recount but Obama said no. No to the voters that should have had a voice in the process like the rest of the "United States"

I don't know what their (pelosi,dean,others)game plan is but I hope it fails. We can not afford to have a democratic party that has become soooo undemocratic.

OT   May 25th, 2008 2:01 pm ET

I agree completely with 'Elizabeth, NC'. I also highly respect Jimmy Carter, but think more superdelegates, like Jimmy Carter, could have cast their superdelegate "vote" by now. Especially superdelegates from states that have voted already. If they all had done so, the race would be over. But I'm no politician and superdelegates are presumably wiser than the rest of us. I'm sure there is a method to their madness. So I'll wait to hear from them on June 4th. That's now less than 2 anxious weeks away.

fredi   May 25th, 2008 1:59 pm ET

Here are some facts:
More people (including FL + MI) have voted AGAINST Hillary then against any other primary candidate ever.
FL is pretty much a tie between HRC (50%) and BO+Edwards (47%)
Most of the 40% of "uncommitted" votes in MI are Obama votes.
If you count FL (50/47 = +3%) and Mi (55/40 = +15%) Hillary will gain some 25 delegates max on Obama – she is trailing by 190 delegates now, so gaining 25 does not do anything for her.
Bottom line: there is no way for HRC to win this!

Jose   May 25th, 2008 1:58 pm ET

Obama-Webb!

Amy from Washington   May 25th, 2008 1:57 pm ET

Were Hillary and Bill as ethical as President Carter. They no longer have a decent bone in their body, they are so consumed with power and hubris.

Fortunately, her bid will end soon and no one will cry for her, but Bill and Chelsea. She ran a dirty campaign, expected to be coronated by big money and influence peddling and left no stone unturned in playing dirty and ruthless race cards to tap into the worst kind of bigotry in the United States. For that alone, she is no longer qualified to be even a Senator.

Give it up Hillary. You don't represent women. You represent bigots and thieves.

Debi in Cali   May 25th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

I have much respect for former President Carter but until he himself steps up to the plate and endorses a candidate, he should keep his pie hold shut.

Michigan Voter !!!   May 25th, 2008 1:54 pm ET

Obama , Dodd , Richardson , Duachel , Casey , Edwards , Carter , The DNC ….. Don't get !!!!! Obama Can't Win , He Doesn't Have The Trust From The Democratic Base ……. Hillary Has The Hearts And Minds Of the Loyal Democratic base !!! . Life Long Democrats Like Myself Will Place Their Vote "ONLY" For Hillary Clinton , Or John McCain …… It's Past The Point Of The Democratic Platform Policies …….. It's About What is Best For The Counrty ….. America Needs A Strong Pro – American President !!!!!

Hillary , John Mc Cain 2008

Ken in Western NY   May 25th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

Maybe Jimmy can offer Hillary a job picking peanuts on his farm. Then instead of being a carpetbagger, she can be a peanut bagger !!

ECHEWEOZO   May 25th, 2008 1:53 pm ET

give it up, ealier the better

Deann   May 25th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Did President Carter realize the popular votes are the people's will to electing the president? Did President Carter understand who has the ability to knock down John McCain in November 2008? I think the President Carter maybe too old and lost his mind by saying this unacceptable comment to force Hillary to Drop Out after June 3

girl texas   May 25th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Old, insignificant man.

Ben   May 25th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

I am rather sorry this circus is almost over. It has been fun to read all the ridiculous comments posted here. You bloggers do not know any of the candidates personaly, yet many of you hate them. How can you hate someone you really don't know? I nstead of saying gross and evil things about someone running against your favorite, why don't you extol the values of your own candidate?
Why are we a nation of such hate.
My son favors McCain. I favor Obama. We spend hours debating, BUT never do we insult or defame either one. Why not? because we think both are good men and nobody should vote out of hate.

Peter   May 25th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

ok so if Obama does wins the nomination the Hillary supporters will not vote for him……so if Hillary steals the nomination then you expect for Obama supporters to vote for her? you think its acceptable? you people all hate america!

Jax   May 25th, 2008 1:51 pm ET

Jimmy Carter was one of the most ineffective Presidents in US history. Remember 14% mortgage rates and the first gas crisis with mile long lines at the pumps? He's backing Obama, who is going to be another Carter… well intentioned, nice things to say — and he'll contemplate his navel while the economy and politics crumble around his feet. Obama won't win the general election. He can't even beat a candidate in his own party when you look at the electoral college. hillaryreason.com

NOBAMA   May 25th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Mr. Carter, I am from your home state of Georgia, and I am greatly disappointed in you!

A.M. Saqib   May 25th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Salute to you President Carter!

A.M. Saqib
Houston, Texas

Todd In farmcountry Pennsylvania   May 25th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

PEOPLE…. What he is saying is that on June 4th, enough Supers will finally announce and significantly put him over the top… I think Carter has a certain knowledge of which supers will go where,..PLEASE READ the article before posting.. They are trying to give Hillary the respect to finish out the voting, and the next day the numbers will be unmistakeable or "fuzzy" as some of the Clinton supporters claim.. He is NOT telling her to drop out today, even though IMHO, after even mentioning the A word in her reasoning is very dark telling of her mindset…IF something happened, she could always un-suspend her candidacy and look the better for it.. AS it is, she is detroying any possible coalition wiht these type of comments.

PS.. anyone willing to vote for McCain instead of Obama or Hillary are probably not democrats, so ignore them. If you are SHAME on you…

BAY   May 25th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

Hillary is very dangerous ambitious human being.

Glad to be an Independent   May 25th, 2008 1:50 pm ET

June 3rd will be the last primary. Obama will agree to allow Clinton to declare victory in Michigan and Indiana. He will agree get significant delegates from both states. The Florida and Michigan delegation will be seated. After June 3rd, the superdelegates will cast their votes very quickly and at that time. Carter's comments are unnecessary and only serve to inflame tensions on both sides. Obama will be the Democratic presidential nominee. Obama will most likely choose Jim Webb as his running mate. Jim Webb has foreign policy credentials and also he understands Appalachia . That is the region of the country that Obama needs to find a way to do a much better job of appealing to for the general election.. Jim Webb is a fighter, but he does not have the baggage that Bill and Hillary Clinton have.

BHO   May 25th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

President Carter is right in his opinion. Further Obama will get enough delegates to reach the "2026 delegates" in the coming primaries. We must know that Obama needs only 57 delegates. Are there anyone tells he cannot get that 57 delegates?

AN OHIO VOTER   May 25th, 2008 1:49 pm ET

I respect President Carter, however I do not agree with him on this. The DNC sat back and watched the manipulation and hatred that targeted over half of the party base. Women!! Some of them even partifccipated. I do not believe that the Republicans would have allowed the media to treat a Republican female in the manner that they have treated Senator Clinton. They would have been on the floor of the United States Senate protesting loudly and clearly!! DNC is this how you treat a female candidate in the Party. Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton love the Party. Why have you sat back and allowed this to happen??

As a registered Democrat, I will not legitimize this treatment with my vote for your "golden boy", Barack Obama. The DNC leadership during this campaign is a joke and should be ashamed of yourselves.

Get a spine!!

Matthew   May 25th, 2008 1:48 pm ET

I was a Clinton supporter until it became clear that Obama was going to win the nomination. Hillary Clinton and Obama agreed not to campaign in Michigan and Florida. She agreed that they WOULD NOT count. Who ever attains 2026 delegates wins. Both candidates agreed to this.

Both are great candidates but we need a united party to take this country back!

Marc   May 25th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Just wanted to point out that the Democratic nomination is based on number of delegates, not popular vote. If you're basing it on popular vote, then you have to take all 50 states, not just the ones with primaries. And actually the math the Clinton campaign uses to decide that they have the popular vote has not yet been specified. Under most if not all ways of counting Obama is ahead in the popular vote; I think people are only saying that Hillary is ahead is because that's what they've been told by the Clinton campaign. Anybody actually have the math to back this up?
Anyway, this is a moot point, because as I stated earlier, the nominating process has absolutely nothing to do with the popular vote. Nothing. The popular vote is not a factor at all in determining the nominee. And those are the rules. Whether or not it's a good rule is irrelevant. It's the rule, and by trying to change it she's starting to seem like Bush in believing that the rules apply to everyone but her.
One last thing I want to mention that nobody's talking about re: the RFK comment. Besides the awful fact that it was a tasteless thing to say, the Democratic nominee that replaced RFK in 1968(Hubert Humphrey) lost in the general election to Richard Nixon. So Hillary is comparing her campaign to a losing one.

independant   May 25th, 2008 1:47 pm ET

I used to have great respect for Carter. Now, I don't like him telling Hillary to give it up like the rest of the Obama supporters. That's just unprofessional behavior.

Proud American   May 25th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Please lets end this already!!!

Ed   May 25th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Up until now I did not understand why President Clinton was linked to other women during his political career. How can one cope with someone like Senator Clinton 24-7?????? NO WONDER!

JC   May 25th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Dear President Carter and all other uncommitted superdelegates:

Please do your job and make your endorsement ASAP.
The longer you wait, the more damaging it will be to the Dem party.

Hillary was all for superdelegates and claimed popular votes did not matter earlier.

Now she is all for popular votes betting on FL and MI, and belittles superdelegates after the superdelegate counts moved for Obama.

We must have a political forecasting department created for Hillary's office to guess at her daily political mood, because she has no principles and lacks conviction of anything as said last year by Bill's Labor Secretary, Dr. Robert Reich.

mike concerned democrate   May 25th, 2008 1:46 pm ET

WELL DONE – but let's not wait for primaries that will have NO affect to the reality that Obama has and will continue to have the majority of delegate counts at the end. It would be better for the party to have super delegates to weigh in NOW and then afford the votes from last states to put Obama over the top – NOT what the appearance that back room dealing did – then Clinton can focus on what will be exclusively and only move – Florida and Michigan

lenny   May 25th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

ih Jimmy thinks it's over, then he should just come out. What is he waiting on?

stephanie- Washingon   May 25th, 2008 1:45 pm ET

President Carter, I have a lot of respect of your service for this country, but you should not comment about Hillary to get out of this race. You don't have any right to say and you have to understand the reason she stays in this race because the will of people. Obama was not able to close the deal after winning 11 states especially he had a lot funding, resources and momemtun. He was not able to get the votes from the blue collars in the swing states. According the poll, she is more electable.

gin   May 25th, 2008 1:44 pm ET

The Clinton supporters are so unrealistic, it is insane. The math is not on a favor , why it is so hard to understand.
Be fair in your judgement. It is not about a candidate , it is about America.
The Clinton did good in the nineties, yes, but they are not the best. Remember the sex scandal… We need to move on, look forward and change direction.
Fanaticism is blindness. She has not accumulated enough delegates to deserve the nomination, period.. Staying until the convention and make a foul of herself will not help the democratic party.
The Clinton supporters as as insane as she is

GoHillary   May 25th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Jimmy – you should butt out! You have already embarrased yourself with the whole HAMAS debacle.

Obviously you're on the same medication as BO.

Todd   May 25th, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Why anyone would consider voting Republican after the last eight years is beyond me. Do us a favor, Hillary supporters, wake up and recognize the damage John McCain will do to this country if he gets elected. He makes jokes about bombing Iran, admits he knows nothing about the economy, and will not support his fellow veterans with benefits that really make a difference in their lives.

This choice is clear–please vote Obama in '08. You know Hillary will.

CARMEN   May 25th, 2008 1:42 pm ET

HEY JIMMY, I AGREE WITH YOU HILLARY SHOULD BACK OFF, AND LET AMERICA TAKE IT'S MOST WONDERFUL COURSE OF CHANGE, SHE WILL BE HATED BY MILLIONS THOUGH, I THINK SHE HAS LOST HER MARBLES, AND IN HER PROCESS OF HER SEARCH AND DISTROY MISSION AGAINST OBAMA, SHE ACTUALLY DESTROYED HER REPUTATION AND HER HUSBANDS LEGACY, WHAT A SHAME.

Independent   May 25th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Approximately 25 more Superdelegates need to endorse 0bama before June 1, and this will allow South Dakota to complete the nomination process for Obama. Maybe former President Carter should be the first of the 25.

james   May 25th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Hillary, take it to the convention floor, fight to the finish. Hillary '08, if not McCain '08. Hillary 2012.

Michael   May 25th, 2008 1:40 pm ET

It is past time for Hillary to strand down for the good of theDemocratic Party and the Country. Why does she inflame bitterness in the Democratic base? Hillary has proved that she is the wrong candidate, the wrong woman to turn this country around and unite us in a common cause. Hillary goes out of her way to polarize Democratcs ; I can only imagine what her tenure would do to the counrty which is in desperate need of healing.

Glenn Agans   May 25th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

who cares what Carter thinks?

Ephy   May 25th, 2008 1:39 pm ET

President Carter: I admire your sense of ethics, wisdom, and yes, honesty.

Mystified   May 25th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Clinton is a power hungry, fear mongering, ego-driven lying ten-headed hydra that will stop at nothing. I know she'll fight dirty all the way to the convention. I'm pretty sure she may even get the nomination, thereby destroying the Democratic Party. It's either her way or the highway. I think she's the best Republican in ages! Well done!

Don, London UK   May 25th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Thats an exciting and sensible comment from Carter. The super D's need to end it as soon as possible so Obama can get on to McCain.

koo   May 25th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

i think the supper delegates are also to be blamed. clinton is now relying heavily on you so why not cast your vote to make your intentions clear. carter should make up his intentions clear now if he realy means party unity so as the remaining supperdelegates.

Jim   May 25th, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Spoken like a true LOSER! As a Democrat, I am ashamed to be in the same party as the failure of a president, Mr. Carter

Mr Toffa   May 25th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

MS Redhead – what is your agenda? Slandering Obama to what end? Sorry if you have something against Obama but surely if you are a Hillary supporter Obama is the next best choice? It certainly works the other way around.

Supporting McCain because you are bitter about the primary outcome will be shooting yourself in the foot big tiime!

Ken   May 25th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Here we have a former president that is mouthing off and trying to have the contest over before either of the candidates have receive enough votes to become the nominee. Mr. Carter, please keep your remarks to yourself when it comes to trying to say that Hillary Clinton should get of of the race.

Hillary Clinton should and will take this contest ALL OF THE WAY to the convention! WE, the American people (ALL 17 Plus Million voters), want Hillary Clinton to take this contest to its COMPLETION, and not a moment before!!!

Barack Hussein Obama will never become our president, even if he gets the nominee. Barack Hussein DOES NOT have what it takes to beat McCain in November. That is why we need Hillary Clinton to take this contest to its completion, and not a moment sooner.

Hillary Clinton CAN beat McCain in November, and be our next President.

Kathy in Texas   May 25th, 2008 1:34 pm ET

The superdelegates need to end this primary now. Obama is 52 away from the nomination, it is time to end this primary and began the task of winning in November…

But, we all know the Clintons, they don't care about the people or the party…..Hillary is pathetic

Wishful Thinking   May 25th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

This no longer exciting. HRC is not going to go away until the SUPERDELEGATES put her out of her misery. The longer she stays the more difficult it will be for her to leave with dignity. I for one will never vote Clinton again. She has destroyed what respect was left for her and Bill. Chelsea……..don't bother

HerbG - New Jersey   May 25th, 2008 1:33 pm ET

What a conflict ! Carter goes off on his own and speals to the Hamas leaders, while Obama states that he would never do that. Yet, Carter supports Obama. What am I missing here ?

From AK   May 25th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Hillary Take it All The way To The Convention, hurt the party and all our hopes !!

RJ   May 25th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Hillary beats Obama on the popular vote metric only under the following conditions:

1) All FL delegates were alloted to Hillary with zero votes and delegates alloted to Obama. This is what Hillary is demanding.

2) All MI delegates were alloted to Hillary with zero votes and delegates alloted to Obama, even though there were 42% uncommited votes against Hillary. This is what Hillary is demanding.

3) All the caucus votes are defranchised as Hillary is demanding.

This is what Hillary supporters are conspiring to get her steal the nomination. They shamelessly repeat as if she is really ahead in the popular vote.

darren   May 25th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

This is not about her being a woman for christs sake! stop playing that card geeeez.
If it were Obama he'd be told to give it up too

Sensible Cape Coral FL   May 25th, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Hillary, I love you dearly but please leave with dignity.

ELM in FLorida   May 25th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Dear President Carter:

While I agree with you, please note that there is a difference between ‘having the right to stay’ vs. realizing the reality that she has NO chance winning. Unless, of course, something tragic happens.

Sadly, Senator Clinton inspired us to worry about Sen Obama’s safety, inspired us to dislike each other and, inspired us to question her aggressive position on many domestic and international issues.

But yes, please give her eight more days to accept money from 11 year old, to convince us that McCain is more qualified than Obama, that the DNC election rules don’t matter and, the democratic election process is unfair to her.

She still have eight more days to take on OPEC, oil companies, pharmaceutical companies, Iran, China, Russia and, of course Obama along with the democratic party.

Yes, please give her eight more days to manipulate our minds and undermine Obama’s chances to win.

President Carter, aren’t you troubled at all when Senator Clinton says, she does not understand why some people want her to quit?

Full of Hope in Texas   May 25th, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Can we listen to the various comments — each others and those we elected to lead us — and provide civil comments? Obama's message of hope and inclusion resonates with so many becuase we are tired of the current "negative atmosphere that has taken over this country. I respect Carter, a decent man who was run over by a system that has not supported honesty and goodness in a long time. I respect Clinton, but agree that, after June 3rd, move aside and put your talents to work in getting the Republican's out of the White House. When faced with the negative camapigning, coments and hate and division that prevails in this country since 9-11 — HOPE is a breath of fresh air. Please disagree with me if you will, but can we remember that we are the greatest country in the world because we allow all ideas to be presented and considered. Let's discuss and not attact. Then let's unify and fit to sit the next President of the United States, Barak Obama,

Riaz   May 25th, 2008 1:26 pm ET

The best thing would be for super delegates to announce their support and say it with commitment, before the convention. Since super delegates have been "flipping", it is giving false hope to Clinton supporters.

Let Dems settle this by June 3rd, including the super delegates and MI & FL votes, so that convention does not become a circus.

Michigan Voter !!!   May 25th, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Hillary Take it All The way To The Convention . We Are Behind You .
Obama , Like his Campaign Are Sinster , And Under Handed !!! . They Can't Be Trusted !!! . America Needs A Strong Pro – American President !!!

HILLARY Or , John McCain 2008

meggy   May 25th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

shut up old carter….now we know why you are a bad president.

Just say no to Clinton   May 25th, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Clinton supporters: Do the math, the real math! You can't use the math that Clinton changes every day. We need to stick to the rules that we started the game with. Even children know you can't make up new rules as you go along.
She will lie, cheat, steal, throw the "kitchen sink" and do anything she believes to drown any chance the Dems have in 08. Please supers it is way past time to put Hillary and the nation to bed.
Say goodnight Hillary. The fat lady in the pantsuit has sung!
Obama and anyone BUT Clinton 08.
Pam Eugene OR

Elizabeth, NC   May 25th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

President Carter, I have a lot of respect and admiration for you. I think you are very wise old man. But lets face it. The reason for her staying in the race is mainly because of you and the other so called 'uncommitted super delegates' Honey your states have already voted. Are you trying to tell me you were uncommitted at the polls then too and therefore unsure of whom you voted for. Get real. Come out from your dog gone closets and end this nonsense once and for all.

Bubba   May 25th, 2008 1:18 pm ET

that's the only thing carter has said in the last 30 years that made total sense.

Lynda   May 25th, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Superdelegates have a weighty-enough vote in the nomination process; they should not also be "endorsing" as well. If they want to get out and campaign for their candidate, that's a personal choice, but endorsing is like asking for a vote based on their opinion and popularity. Let voters make their choices based on the merits of each candidate, not based on others' endorsements and opinions.

Mel   May 25th, 2008 1:16 pm ET

President Carter is right. After the 3 June, if Senator Hillary Clinton remains behind in the delegate count, both pledged and superdelegate, she needs to do the right thing for the party and concede defeat in an epic and impressive battle among two historic candidates. Her campaign has successfuly fed the myth that despite being behind in the math and having no earthly way of changing it, she still can 'win'. This is like Governor Mike Huckabee's miracles can defeat math in earthly matters; Huckabee is now an 'also ran'.
Senator Clinton once said there will be a winner and a loser. Now she wants to say there are two winners. No there is not. Even a close defeat is a defeat. She is behind in pledged and superdelegates in DNC-sanctioned competitions and this matter smost according to rules she agreed to before the competition began. Further, she is losing in other symbolic indicators such as states won, popular vote, organizational capacity and fundraising. She says she is stronger? Based on what? She is losing in campaign organization and fundraising and outcome; this is a clear sign of strength of Senator Obama. The proof is in the pudding. Yes, it is relatively close but no cigars. Senator Barack Obama is the presumptive nominee for the Democratic Party. Senator Clinton should concede gracefully – how the loser loses will be important for the unity of the party.

Michigan Voter !!!   May 25th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Hillary Take it All The way To The Convention . We Are Behind You .
Obama , Like his Campaign Are Sinster , And Under Handed !!! . They Can't Be Trusted !!! . America Needs A Strong Pro – American President !!!

HILLARY Or , John McCain 2008

Clinton/McCain   May 25th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Why would she 'give it up' when more people will have voted for her than that other candidate? Time to return to the old age home.

wyoming dem   May 25th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Jimmy should step up to the plate and indorse.

Kevin   May 25th, 2008 1:14 pm ET

So much for Democracy. Why didn't the DNC just ask Carter,Pelosi,Kennedy and Kerry who they wanted from the start and have done with it.

Gaylon Barrow   May 25th, 2008 1:13 pm ET

PRESIDENT CARTER, AM I SURPRISED AT YOU – TELLING HILLARY TO GIVE IT UP AND THE SUPER DELEGATES TO MAKE THEIR DECISION ON JUN 3. THAT IS THE MOST STUPID REMARK COMING FROM A PERSON OF YOU SATATUTE I"VE EVER HEARD. YOU MUST BE FOR OBAMA. IF YOU ARE, YOU NEED TO KEEP THESE THOUGHTS TO YOURSELF OR ENDORSE HIM. SHE HAS EVERY RIGHT IF SHE IS THE WINNER OF THE POPULAR VOTE TO TAKE IT TO THE FLOOR OF THE DEMOCRAT CONVENTION. THEN IF THE DEAN & PELOSI LED DEMOCRATS SHUT HER DOWN IT WILL BE THESE UNEDUCATED FOLKS THAT WILL GO DOWN WHEN THEIR ELECTION COME UP. NO WAY DOES AMERICA WANT OR NEED THE LIKES OF SOMEONE AS DECEITFUL AS OBAMA. SHAME, SHAME, SHAME ON YOU MR. EX-PRESIDENT AND TO THINK I VOTED FOR YOU.

Elloise   May 25th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Once again – ANOTHER OLD MALE PARTY LEADER – telling the woman what to do!!!

Hillary – take it to the convention.

America Wake Up!   May 25th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Are those Superdelegates still holding out from endorsing OBAMA and therefore effectively end this race sharing the same view as Hillary Clinton?

I have checked my imaginations and can't find one that supports the reason why one lunatic candidate in the name of Hillary Clinton should hold a whole party to ransom, making reckless statements that are enough to derail any campaign and yet the Superdelegates seems not to bother.
OR, How much did they take for themselves during the Clinton Administration that they now feel loath to back off from them?

Amy OFlaherty Reno, NV   May 25th, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Please get out, Hillary. You're hurting this country and being soooo selfish.

Mike in Calgary   May 25th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Jimmy Carter has a profound grasp of the obvious. He has his eye on the ball. He's diplomatic and has left Hillary an honourable way out. At least President Carter has made it easy for Hillary to exit with dignity Don't however expect a Clinton to do the honourable thing. Remember Bill talking about "that woman, ML" and Hillary talking about facing down sinper fire in Bosnia".

The Clintons only concern is self-interest, not the public interest. The Clintons don't give GOOD SOUND REASONS … JUST REASONS THAT SOUND GOOD!

Mike

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Bridgette - PA   May 25th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Carter is right. We all know that Hillary keeps fighting only for the V.P. spot. Only uneducated people really believe that she could win the nomination. I am really tired of her. I am a woman and sometimes I feel bad when the media jumps on her but my goodness, when does she give up? She keeps asking for it. I feel like she's so selfish that she would even risk another woman's chance to run for President. All the men will say "Oh No! not another woman, here we go again"! She doesn't care about anyone but herself. One more thing….if she goes to Denver fighting for her candicacy or runs as an Independent, her career would be over. With that said….Hillary supporters…be careful what you wish for.

Angus McDugan   May 25th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

What a wuss! Make an endorsement or keep your opinion to yourself.

calfornia for Obama   May 25th, 2008 1:09 pm ET

President Carter,

You are absolutely right. It is over. There is nothing wrong with loosing….

I think with All the respect, she should give it up!

Well stated Jimmy

Lanre   May 25th, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Hillary, Time to give it up dont disgrace yourself.Pull out with dignity.

Graduate Student, Houston Texas   May 25th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Jimmy's got it right this time!!

David, Santa Rosa, CA   May 25th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Some are likening President Carter to Sen. Obama. Both men have integrity and know the meaning of public service. Both men understand the purpose and intent of government. Both men understand the constitution and it's intent. Unfortunately, President Carter was not able to work effectively in Washington.

Senetor Obama does not have this problem, if he did he would not have gotten this far. Think about it… Hillary was the shoe in, she had the big money, a sizable super-delegate lead (100+), she had the national political machine and DNC on her side, she had the name recognition, huge momentum and she was polling 30+ points above all the other candidates and 50+ points above Sen. Obama.

Barack Obama and his team came in and very effectively turned Washington on it's head. And most of Washington is at least listening, if not getting behind this man. One of John McCain's republican advisors just resigned from the McCain camp because he said, "I will not campaign against Sen. Obama if he is the nominee and now it's time to make good on that promise."

We may be wrong, but really, things cannot get any worse than they are. We (USA) take a small step forward no matter what come Jan. 20th in the eyes of the world. With Sen. Obama, we take a giant leap forward.

He may not be able to do it all, but it will never get done when we don't even make the attempt.

karen charlottesville, va   May 25th, 2008 1:07 pm ET

i know the superd's were holding back to honor the legacy of Bill Clinton, but the Clintons have destroyed their legacy. The superd's need to cast a vote NOW.

Will She Listen?   May 25th, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Nope.

Mrs. Grover, Houston Texas   May 25th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

For the good of our party, Mrs. Clinton should step out if Mr. Obama has the delegate count by June 3, 2008 (including the supers) to secure the nomination. If she stays in after he has secured 2026 delegates, then she will make herself look really bad!!

I had such admiration for my girl, Hillary, prior to this primary season. I was her number one cheerleader, but now, like many others, I have crossed over to change!!

I pray she will save her face for the sake of all women because what she has done with her emotional outburst is justify why women are not seen as good leaders…we are too emotional…sore loosers!! Where is that strength she claims to have?? She appears to be the weak candidate in my opinion.

And, another thing, how can you run a national budget if you can't manage your own campaigns budget??? She is in debt. Yet, Obama has money to give (her)!

Hello—who is really more electable?? It's time for democrats to come together. He is winning fair and square according to the rules that were established at the start of this democratic presidential campaign…bottom line!!

~Just My Thoughts~

john williams san diego, ca.   May 25th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

CARTER…go away..you as the father of modern radical islam when you were president has caused enough damage to our nation…anything you now have to say only adds to your anti-american legacy.

MS Redhead   May 25th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I have the utmost respect for former President Jimmy Carter, but I believe he should back off his attempts to get Clinton to drop out. If Obama doesn't have the magic number of delegates after the primaries have concluded, then Clinton ought to stay in all the way to the Convention. In several blogs I've read recently, links have been inserted to reports of Obama's involvement in Chicago activities not heretofore investigated nor reported to the public. (See I'm sure the Obama/Dean/Axelrod machine will have a spin for all reports that implicate Obama, but I have a gut instinct of an Obama coverup–the same feeling I had about a Bush. I'm a Clinton supporter and will not be voting for Obama anyway. But, I've always believed where there is smoke, there is usually a fire. Unfortunately, I would get no pleasure out of saying "I told you so," should the conflagration raise its ugly head AFTER the Democratic Convention.

vic nashville,Tn   May 25th, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Hi Carter compare your presidency with Bill Clinton you are not near to him
So shut up
If You can go back to 1980 think what you did
Hillary 08 or Mc Cain 08

JFK   May 25th, 2008 1:02 pm ET

President Carter, maybe you have over stayed your welcome then too. I personally want Senator Clinton to stay in the race. She can win this race and win against Sen. McCain. She has proven herself a worthy candidate and if you realistically included all states, she has won more popular votes! Which does count come November.

Belle   May 25th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

If anyone should know how this is going to turn out, it is Carter. I am sure he remembers how he won, then lost. Obama appears to be compelled to do the same.

Gwen NC   May 25th, 2008 1:01 pm ET

If Barack becomes another President like you, we sure as H–LL don't need him. You were one of the most ineffective President's this country ever had, it's best you stay out of politics.

Lorenzo   May 25th, 2008 1:00 pm ET

You're Jimmy it is time. What are you waiting for?

Kathy   May 25th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I think Carter and everyone else calling for Clinton to "get out" should simply shut up. Many males candidates in the past have taken the race all the way to the convention, so why can't the first woman?

No "damage" is being done, and this is STILL an extremely close race.

Obama of course has been portraying himself as the winner sine February. But in the end, Superdelegates are DECIDING THE NOMINATION. And those SD's can switch sides at ANY time.

So until the ballots are cast at the convention in August, the Dems do NOT have a nominee. And Clinton has every right to stay in the race!!

gary   May 25th, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Go back to your peanut farm Carter. You were one of our worst presidents. You didn't do nothing for our country.Clinton was one of the best. Young punks and O.B. supporters wouldn't know.All they know is hate that they learned from their canidate.

Femi Kolawole   May 25th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

If only she will listen to the voice of elders- the voice of wisdom, and stopped being decieved by people like Carville

Jen B   May 25th, 2008 12:57 pm ET

I couldn't agree more.
If she wants to salvage what remains of the Clinton legacy, she needs to bow out as graciously as she can.

Dems Divided   May 25th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

If or when Hillary does decide to give it up. Her supporters will fall in line behind McCain.

We see through the lies and will NEVER support Obama as our parties nominee. No Obamabots I am not a Republican. Please google noquarterusa or write Hillary in and you will see there is a huge movement disgusted with the actions of the mainstream media and the DNC and ARE prepared (as true, long serving democrats) to voice their displeasure by voting Republican in November.

You may also discover some home truths about your candidate that you would never read on biased sites like CNN.

Of course, i would be very surprised if CNN posts this…….

Ellie in Aurora, CO   May 25th, 2008 12:56 pm ET

June 3 can't come soon enough! We are weary of the Clintons and their supporters trying to stir up divisions that only harm the party and the country. Let's move on to the GE and beat John McCain!

54-year-old white woman proud to be an Obamabot!

Femi Kolawole   May 25th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

If only she will listen to the voice of elders and stopped being decieved people like Carville.

5   May 25th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

After the 1970's Carter should SHUT UP!!!!!!!!!!

Tubby The Tuba   May 25th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Finally, a Voice of Reason! Yea, Carter!

Gringo   May 25th, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Jimmy Carter…. you are the weasel I always suspected you were. Thanks for the confirmation.

La Raza   May 25th, 2008 12:54 pm ET

You heard it folks, a former Dem. president who sees the light, why can't you? Or should I ask why WON't you?

Loan Hillary A Calculator & A Rule Book   May 25th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

PLEASE MAKE HILLY & BILLY GO AWAY AND GIVE US OUR DEMOCRATIC PARTY BACK .

YOU LEFT YOUR BELOVED ARKANSAS SUPPOSEDLY TO SERVE YOUR BELOVED NEW YORK STATE ALTHOUGH APPARENTLY YOU HAVE BELOVED TIES TO PENNSYLVANIA…WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO SPLIT YOUR BELOVED DEVOTION NOW TO 47 OTHER STATES..??? ISN'T FOCUSING ON ARKANSAS, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA ENOUGH ??

COULDN'T BE ABOUT YOU ..COULD IT ?

BTW.. YOUR SNIPER ERROR, YOUR KENNEDY ERROR, YOUR MARK PENN ERROR, YOUR CAMPAIGN FINANCE ERRORS, YOUR CAMPAIGN MANAGEMENT ERRORS, MAKES ME WONDER IF YOU WOULD BE READY ON DAY 365 !

THEY'RE MAY BE HOPE FOR CHELSEA BUT GIVE US AT LEAST AN 8 YEAR RESPITE.

Chris Crew   May 25th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Hopefully she will listen to Carter. He has been a voice of truth and reason for many years and is only saying this to bring the party together.

bill pike   May 25th, 2008 12:52 pm ET

WAY TO GO JIMMY. SOMEONE CARES ENOUGH TO GET THE MCBUSH OUT OF OFFICE. THANK YOU.

Abiola Falayajo, Melbourne, Australia   May 25th, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Its about time Hillary pls.

Tom, ALBUQUERQUE, NM   May 25th, 2008 12:50 pm ET

I HAVE GREAT RESPECT FOR CARTER, I HAVE SUPPORTED HIM SINCE MEETING HIS WIFE IN 1976. HOWEVER I THINK HE AND THE REST OF THE PARTY ELITE WILL BE QUITE DISMAYED COME NOVEMBER, WHEN THE OTHER REVELATIONS ON OBAMA COME OUT AND HIS POLL NUMBERS PLUMMET THEY WILL WONDER WHAT THE HELL HAPPENED. OBAMA CAN'T WIN!!!!

JC   May 25th, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Thanks, President Carter!
You can show Bill Clinton how to be a good former president,
or how not to put us to shame repeatedly.

Jacque Bauer   May 25th, 2008 12:48 pm ET

"I have not yet announced publicly, but I think at that point it will be time for her to give it up", Jimmah Cahtah said for the nth time in public.

Connecticut for OBama   May 25th, 2008 12:47 pm ET

As an Obama supporter, I know some of us have said some nasty stuff regarding senator Clinton and frankly I don't think it's going to help getting her supporters on board. We should try to understand her intead. I don't blame Clinton for staying in this late in the game. How would any of us act if you saw the presidency slip though our fingers when we felt that it was ours to begin with?
My problem is with these so called superdelegates, what in the world are they wainting for?
Obama or Clinton, just say who and come out already and put an end to this thing.

Al from Chicago   May 25th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

To Jimmy Carter—

You don't get it. Why would Hillary drop out. Polls show that in a 3 way race she beats Obama and McCain, so at worst she'll run as an Independent.

In any event this is going all the way to the convention where Florida and Michigan will be seated by the Credentials Committee. Also polls show a big win for her in Puerto Rico which means 3 of the last 4 primaries have been blowouts for her. Stay tuned.

JamesAAMale   May 25th, 2008 12:46 pm ET

And just who are yopu to tell us what to do, we will never give up, that is for the weak, just like yourself Jimmy. You and your girlfriend Obama should give up his FBI file.

Connecticut for OBama   May 25th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

As an Obama supporter, I know some of us have said some nasty stuff regarding senator Clinton and frankly I don't think it's going to help getting her supporters on board. We should try to understand her intead. I don't blame Clinton for staying in this late in the game. How would any of us act if you saw the presidency slip though our fingers when we felt that it was ours to begin with?
My problem is with these so called superdelegates, what in the world are they wainting for?
Obama or Clinton, just said come out already and put an end to this thing.

Lisa   May 25th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

I sounds like more and more people, including a number of superdelegates, are urging Clinton to get out of the race.

Marc   May 25th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Carter is right, but Hillary won't quit because she do not want to face her civil case that is coming up in Nov.

Neutral   May 25th, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Carter you're a FAILURE for PRESIDENT. You're an extreme liberal. may of us have not forgotten what happened during your administration. Stick with your habitat for humanity, that's what you're good at! Hillary has more gonads than you and Obambi combined.

Tom   May 25th, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Aren't you the guy who's into hugging terrorists? Why you do Hillary a favor and support Obama? Maybe then you can fufill his secret yearning to hug terrorists too. Idiot.

Venus   May 25th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Carter!

Well said and it's nice to see this come to a tragic end for Hillary!

All the reasons she gave today why she is staying in was great but too late! This is what she should have said on Friday!

Go Bam – let's get ready to take down the War-Monger!

Robert Wiseman   May 25th, 2008 12:39 pm ET

While I respect Jimmy Carter for his works since he lost the presidency, I don't think I respect his judgement of candidates. Of course, his approach has never been about winning, so it is no surprise that he favours Obama and ending this contest sooner rather than later.

I thought that these decisions were to be made at the convention. Let's throw out the idea of having a convention and a vote for a nominee at the convention and just let polls and pundits determine who becomes president.

Janet in KC   May 25th, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Post what Bill's score was back in June/92

Compare it to Hillary score June/2008

Was he loosing by 50 or less points
On the other hand, was he loosing by 10 or less

Hillary is loosing by more then 100 + points.
It is impossible for her to catch up, unless they "Pressure the Supers"

Now I see why Hillary is under so much stress, Its Bill Clinton, putting that kind of pressure on her!

Now I see why Hillary is staring to "Misspeak", It's Bill Clinton that is pressuring her. Give her a Break Bill, Goodness, are you trying to cause her to have a Stroke, or some other illness. My God, this woman is worn out! I will be Praying for Hillary.

We love you Hillary, however, Bill is putting way to much pressure on you.

I know that Hillary is really a good person, kind, smart and has the knowledge to run this country; however, it is not her time.
We must come together! Bill needs to relax, take Hillary on a nice vacation.
All this fighting is a result of Bill Clinton.!
It is not his election, its Hillary's
I love you Hillary, however, it is time to give it a rest and call this contest over. Quit while people still love you for you.

Janet

Pascal from Switzerland   May 25th, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Superdelegates should come out right now. It's about time! its their responsability!

Jacques   May 25th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

i just love how the dems are the lovable losers. The superdelegates will find a way to stretch this to the convention and president McCain will laugh all the way to the Oval Office

AoA   May 25th, 2008 12:36 pm ET

If anyone know about "giving up" it would be this loser. He gave up on the American Hostages, the economy etc etc.

Hillary NO VP /no pres.   May 25th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Superdelegates bring them on.

What is the hold up?

ASAP

Obama 08/12

fran   May 25th, 2008 12:33 pm ET

What I think he is forgetting is the meeting on May 31st for the MI and FL votes. If the decision goes in her favor which is to seat some or all of the delgates, then the game changes at that point. So she should give up even though she's still winning races. If Obama is such a strong candidate, then why haven't the super delegates ended it?

rachel   May 25th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Carter, you need to get off the air and go home, nobody cares what you say. Hillary is brilliant and she should be the president, not Obama, he is elitiest no matter what you say and will forget the little people if he is elected, and quite frankly Michelle scares the hell right out of me. The US better be careful with this election.

Dan from Wisconsin   May 25th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

The thing is….i agree with Jimmy, but you know she won't go down gracefully. She is going to whine and change her mind and complain that she still should be the nominee. She is a Clinton, they do not like losing….still say she should have been Republican, she sure slings stuff around like a Republican politician. Give it up Hillary…..game over.

Steve   May 25th, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Jimmy Carter won the Democratic nomination in 1980 after a hard fought battle against Ted Kennedy. Kennedy trailed Carter by 100 pledged delegates going into the convention. Carter had piled up an early lead in delegates winning in caucses, where the party organization dominated and in states most likely to be won by Republicans in the general election. Down the stretch of the campaign Kennedy won primaries in key states. Neither candidate had enough pledged delegates to win the nomination. There were no super delegates in 1980. At the convention Kennedy made his case with the party that Carter could not win in Novermber and therefore should allow pledged delegates to vote their conscience. Party leaders refused and Carter got the nomination. He was routed in the general election by Ronald Reagan. More than anyone, Jimmy Carter should know that those who fail to learn the lessons of history are doomed to repeat them.

Susan   May 25th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Don't hold back, President Carter. Annouce you support now so we don't have to go thru this misery for another few weeks.!

HILLARY HAS THE POPULAR VOTE!!!!!!   May 25th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

WHO MADE HIM AN AUTHORITY?

HILLARY WILL DO WHAT SHE WANTS AND WILL LEAVE THE RACE IF SHE SEES FIT!!!!!!!

IS CARTER IN THAT MUCH OF A HURRY TO SEE OBAMA SMEARED AND LOSE?

HILLARY CAN WIN IN NOVEMBER! AND THE SUPER DELEGATES KNOW IT!!!!!!

THEY WILL END UP WITH THE DECISION AND FOR THE SAKE OF THE PARTY, I HOPE THAT IT IS THE RIGHT ONE!!!!!!!!

GO HILLARY GO!!!!

A Latte Lover, Seattle, WA   May 25th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Stay tuned folks, for the next episode of the Roadrunner v. Wyle E. Coyote race to the White House 08. Will Wyle E. Coyote finally be able to stop Roadrunner in his tracks with her TNT or 2 Ton weight???? Or will it be a near miss again. My money is on the svelte Roadrunner.

Yes, President Carter, I agree with you. In my opinion, it has been very stupid for people to say that Hillary should drop out now. My gosh, we only have until June 3.

Hopefully, people will just let Hillary's latest gaffe go. People keep analyzing it, and only Hillary knows for sure what she meant. No matter how you feel, it was a very DUMB comment. Please, lets just let it go now. There are way to many loonies out there, and with people feeding this, it just gives them ideas….

Jonny   May 25th, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Absolutely. Obama will secure the nomination on June 3 and there will be a FLOOD of superdelegates endorsing him at that point. He will be the nominee – Clinton must bow out gracefully (as she possibly can) on June 4th.

MP-Pennsylvania   May 25th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Why I always get this and get deleted

Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Dear Mr. Ex- President,

Your cliam are not valid. And your wife's arguments are against facts.
Voters, please look at big states and swng states voting records for not only for democrats, but for republicans too.

Ohio- Obama got about 900,000, Total republicans got about 1,000,000. So only 10% of Hillary's voters need to support Obama to win Ohio. If only 35% of Hillary's supporters going to support Obama, he still can win.

Pennsylvania- No issue. Obama got more.

Florida is just like Ohio. Remember, he did not campaigned.

California, New jersy, New york- Obama can win all those.

Swing states and some republican states, go do the math.

In November even though we can expect more people to vote, still it will go to both parties (And Hillary's arguments are based on the primary, so let's take primary results).

CNN please post this

Dr. Proctor   May 25th, 2008 12:26 pm ET

"I have not yet announced publicly, but I think at that point it will be time for her to give it up," he added. Jimmy Carter, you're a trip.

Yes We Can.
Obama 08.

Garry   May 25th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

President Carter is 100% right on this.

john   May 25th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

GET OUT HILLARY.

Molly   May 25th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

They will regret voting for Obama

johnd   May 25th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

I hope Jimmy is right. Hillary would be fine as president, but her use of old style politics to try to win has been very dissappointing. Particularly given that she is running against a person who can tell the truth, the hard truths about no financial or moral or military free rides, and still win. It's dissappointing that the uncommitted superdelegates have waited so long to declare, because it shows that they don't place enough value on honesty in politics.

Paul Lennon   May 25th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Could you imagine this weak man as our president today.
One of the worst presidents in history, worse than even GWB
Go Hillary all the way to Denver

Linned   May 25th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

I'm sure that she will get out of the race once all of the primaries are completed and the FL & MI delegates are seated in some form. She will come out for Senator Obama and campaign tirelessly for the Democratic Party and hopefully bring along all of her supporters. The country is in a lot of trouble and we can't take four more years of what we have had the last eight years.

The Devil Down in Georgia   May 25th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Carter needs to pipe-down. He is really losing his prestige (from Hamas to slamming Clinton repeatedly)

It's very clear that there is a double standard at work this primary season. In the media, Senator Clinton can do no right and Obama can do no wrong. She is being pushed out of the primary process despite that fact that historically primaries continue until someone has secured the nomination. Why should a woman not be able to continue running for office when men have been supported in doing the same thing historically up to the convention?! The Democratic establishment has been so sexist and it's an utter disgrace. The media has also been blatantly sexist and has played favorites with Obama from the start. Obama himself has made sexist remarks and has demonstrated a sexist attitude. I am ashamed of the Democratic Party this year.

I will write Hillary's name in on my ballot in November. She has the popular vote and should be our nominee (even though she is a woman).

john   May 25th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

EXCELLENT COMMENT. WE LOVE YOU.

John   May 25th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

All 57+ of superdelegates.

Yes We Can.

terry   May 25th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Dear Mr. President:

You have one delegate vote and are free to cast it for whomever you wish but don't presume you are the one to decide when Senator Clinton should "give it up." Instead, why don't you "give it a rest!"

Barbara   May 25th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Who cares what Jimmy Carter thinks! Let me see… were you the peanut or the popcorn. Really, you have changed drastically for the worse over the years. I used to have respect for you. Not so anymore.

kinglsey   May 25th, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Well said old man. blessed are men with Wisdom for they shall help us send HILLACIOUS to siberia for a total chill pill. what with all her shenanigans, and I would love to initiate her total recall from the senate right this moment. by the time we finish with her, even chelsea would think twice about running for anything even school prefect. I am about to crank up the recall requested and nobody should try to stop me ! signatures pleeeeease !

MLH   May 25th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Thank you Mr. Carter! You have consistently led by example in the category of the good that former presidents can do, not only in their own country, but in the world at large.

Obama '08

Pete, South Dakota   May 25th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

. . . Did you hear that Bill?

Obama 08.

Turnabout is fair play   May 25th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

The man speaks the truth. He's been around long enough to see and know when the writing's on the wall. She really will have no excuse to drag this out any longer when the final voters make their voices heard in the last of the primaries and FL and Michigan are seated. She will be out of excuses. If she tries to take it to the convention; she will finally destroy the last of her and Bill's legacy and she will still lose in the convention. But we know she will try to do it anyways, Bill will push her up to it as he has been doing. If true democrats decide they will not vote for Obama in this election because Hillary did not win, we WILL do the same to her in 2012, remember that if you are considering voting McCain against Obama.

He is Not the Nominee   May 25th, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Obama is so arrogant to think he is the nominee when he doesn't have the required delegates to win, Florida and Michigan matters have not been resolved, he is losing the popular vote, and primaries still are continuing.

Never Obama.

Clinton in November. Writing in a candidiate is easy and I'm sick and tired of the way our party and the media have treated Sen Clinton this primary season. If the party thinks we'll all fall in line this year after how she was treated then they're sure in for a surprise come November.

John W., Milwaukee, WI   May 25th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

You are probably quite correct Mr. Carter: the Superdelegates are going to overwhelm Senator Obama with their votes and make him the nominee! A WINNER of the DEMOCRATIC PARTY'S NOMINEE!

And then we come to the GENERAL ELECTION, where, once again, like McGovern, he will LOSE HORRIBLY!

That's what the Superdelegates are for: to over-ride the will of the people and to choose a nominee that cannot win the General Election.

Great job once again, SUPERDELEGATES!

That’s why I love the Democratic Party…

Sky- kissimmee, FL   May 25th, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Now thats a smart man.

David Newport, OR   May 25th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Which if you read between the lines he is saying…"I have talked to the remaining unendorsed superdelegates and they have unanomously stated that they feel like I do…that this process is over and the sooner we unite, the sooner for the Democratic Party heals" . Of the remaining superdelagates, they fill fall 3:1 to Obama.

Joe   May 25th, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Carter, why don't you put your money where your mouth is and endorse Obama?

True Democrats want this thing to end as quickly as possible before Hillary destroys the party further. Do you?

Michael in MO   May 25th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Pity, and I used to respect President Carter.

Travis, Spokane, WA   May 25th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Go Away. All you Democrats, just go away

chris   May 25th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Good news for Hillary familly.bye bye babe!
OBAMA 08

We love hillary   May 25th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

she will not give up unless everyone tells her.. and even t hen…
she has damaged the party enough so that we can win, McBush does not have to do his dirty work, she and billy have done it………..

she has said it: it is personal and will get to power at all costs……

mcbush/billary 08, 12, 16, and on an on

Freedom   May 25th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

yessooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

santos   May 25th, 2008 12:14 pm ET

I am wondering, what prevents the rest of the uncommited super delegates from making their endorsement (presumably to Obama)sooner rather than later. If they can end this now, it should be in the party best interest, No?

Hemoglobin   May 25th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

I keep thinking about Huckabees skit on SNL when he says he knows when it is time to leave…there should be one made for Hillary.

CJ   May 25th, 2008 12:12 pm ET

He is absolutely correct.

On_The_Street   May 25th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Superdelegates have the responsibiliy to end the Clinton familys lunatic quest for power…..

More than the democratic nomination, higher issues are at stake….I hope they realize and act upon it…

Walt   May 25th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

It was time after she lost 11 states in a row. In truth the rest of this has been quite sad. Only when this is viewd objectively and scholarly, some 30 to 40 years from now, will it be known just how badly Hillary's campaign team performed.

AT that point it will be crystal clear that her team botched the campaign (almost from day one). And, that she used the fuel of racism, reverse-sexism (you heard that here first), and various fears for her own selfish ambitions, and nothing more.

Hans-Erik Iken   May 25th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Good advice Carter, and maybe you should tell her to stop putting both feet in her mouth until then too.

Tim   May 25th, 2008 12:10 pm ET

We all know it is over. even the ones that will not admit it can't deny that. It will be over in June. Thank you super delegates!!!

Obama 08!!!

BrendaK   May 25th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Thank You President Carter. It is nice to see you put it all in perspective !

Debby   May 25th, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Oh shut up Carter you were by history the worse president ever and now your meetings with Hamas. I am not surprised you endorse Obama birds of a feather, you, Hamas and Obama.

Billy   May 25th, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Clinton should run until she says she is quitting. Why would she listen
to a failed past president that is older and more senile than McCain.

Jimmy Carter was one of the worst Presidents we have ever had,
and he should not be giving advice to anyone.

No one has fought harder than Clinton for the American people,
and it's her choice to say when and where she will give up.

I hope she goes on the ballot as an Independent, I'll vote for her if
not mu vote will be for McCain. No Obama.

sue calgary   May 25th, 2008 12:07 pm ET

If Superdelegates like Jimmy Carter came out publicly either for or against, then this process would be over sooner! If you're for Obama then come out and say so!

OBAMA FOR PRESIDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rick - Houston   May 25th, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Mr. Carter with all due respect, and I respect you immensely, if you believe Hillary should give up then exercise the power the party has given you as super delegate and endorse Mr. Obama. What on earth is there to wait for ?

Susan   May 25th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Carter, we voted for you.

Hillary is very likely going to win the nomination.

We need a president like her.

She is the stronger candidate to go up against McCain.

strong   May 25th, 2008 12:04 pm ET

What a fossil. He was a mediocre, "nothing of a president" years ago. Why the heck should we care what he thinks or says?

Ken in Florida   May 25th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Buh Bye Hillary, and take all your whiney supporters with you!

Jeanne   May 25th, 2008 12:03 pm ET

She's not going to "give up". The Clintons are going to fight this all the way through to the convention, lose the eleciton for the Democrats and make the Republicans very very happy.

gp   May 25th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Why to wait even so long with endorsment .She is dengerously angry and her spirit brings so much division.Minde you only those RFK coments ( and if you wont even REGRET , not apology ; and regret expresed in form" IF " I offended- that is mockery ) It is right that she can do waht wont , but super delegats can do what moraly OK- stop her poison spiling even longer.

Bush was never elected   May 25th, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Nothing good has come out of Hillary staying in this race when she knew it was over. BTW Hillary, Obama does not have to be shot to convince us that he's a great man, and you're in second place.

Phil Newton   May 25th, 2008 12:01 pm ET

He's right.

obama - supporter - arkansas   May 25th, 2008 12:00 pm ET

GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS ON THIS HOLIDAY WEEKEND

i agree this needs to end

gin   May 25th, 2008 11:58 am ET

Are you saying that it is time for the Clinton machine to end up in a junkyard.

Zoe   May 25th, 2008 11:55 am ET

Let's hope that at this point Hilliary can stop the desperation and desperate acts. Its over, Hilliary you did well. Someone else won.

Your party is bigger than you, personally, in terms of what can be accomplished by a DNP victory. You can help if you care about the country as much as you seem to care about your personal ambition and public persona.

You can show the world what a great fighter is REALLY about….by not sulking and accusing, but by stepping up and gracefully and honestly, wishing Obama well and offering him support in those areas you can.

NOW THAT….WOULD BE SOMETHING A WOMAN COULD BE PROUD OF!

Bond   May 25th, 2008 11:55 am ET

You got that right Mr. President Carter. Somebody better tell the lady in the pant suits.

Alex in MA   May 25th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Mr. President, she will listen to reason. Only superdelegates can end this.

BTW Clinton News Network, we dont you guys publish my comments? Oh I forgot, "Awaiting Moderation!"

NO VP SPOT FOR CLINTON   May 25th, 2008 11:54 am ET

I love President Carter. Keep on telling it like it is! That is the way to defeat those who would spin us to death.

OBAMA '08, '12

Ardnuas   May 25th, 2008 11:54 am ET

President Carter…… If YOU will endorse Obama today, MAYBE the other superdelegates will get in line and this race will be over on June 3rd….. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR???
Obama/Hagel ( I want Chuck Hagel to be VP)

Dave   May 25th, 2008 11:54 am ET

Agreed,

Spider   May 25th, 2008 11:52 am ET

Let's see…..Kennedy has suggested she give it up. The man who forced a nasty battle on the convention floor for his failed attempt at a nomination. Jimmy Carter now suggests it. Probably the worst President the Democratic party has ever elected. Just amazes me at the people who are pushing for Hillary to bail out. Stay in there Hillary!! Anything could happen. Some of these superdelegates may regain consciousness from their delirium before we make the biggest mistake the Democrats have ever made.

No Obomination in the White House.
Write in Hillary Clinton.

martin   May 25th, 2008 11:52 am ET

that's not soon enough ,for me.

Jena, Texas   May 25th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Honestly, I wonder what Bill Clinton is hoping for? It is because of him that all these superdelegates are keeping mum. He is a statesman but this Hillary's ambition is dragging him to the dust. He should see the handwriting on the wall and call her to order before they finally lose all their reputation.

Her argument of being in a better position to defeat McCain does not hold water. By last year, she was in the better position to take this nomination but now we have seen how it went. If Obama could beat Clinton despite all her institutional support, then I can't see why he won't beat McCain with all the democrats pulling resources together.

Enough of this hide and seek. I voted for Hillary but it is not always that one has everything one's way.
Democrats! A stitch in time saves nine!

kani   May 25th, 2008 11:51 am ET

EXCATLY SHE NEEDS TO GO HOMEEEEEEEEEEEE…

OBAMA 08/12

Brian Knoxville, TN   May 25th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Why are losers like Tom Daschle, John Kerry, Donna Brasile, Jimmy Carter and Bill Richardson, so many having either lost their own bids to become President or who have failed the Democratic Party big time in the past, even allowed to be superdelegates?

Has anyone else noticed that so many of the so-called leaders of the Democratic Party who are supporting Obama are either losers or opportunists (that's right, I'm looking at you, Judas… er, Richardson)?

IT'S NOT TOO LATE…

HILLARY CLINTON '08

shayan   May 25th, 2008 11:51 am ET

Thanks for endorsing for Obama, after saying …it will be time for Hillary Clinton to “give it up.” we can count your vote.

Terry in Fl   May 25th, 2008 11:50 am ET

Ole peanut farmer needs to go back to his nursing home. He was the worse president in the history of the United states and he's got some nerve! This thing is not over till it's over. Why are so many high profile democrats sabatoging our chance to take the White House this year? Obama will NEVER be elected in the general election.

UK   May 25th, 2008 11:49 am ET

I think he should give up …

The Oracle   May 25th, 2008 11:49 am ET

You tell 'em Jimmy!!!!! Muahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

bruno nana   May 25th, 2008 11:49 am ET

you Get it right Man.it will be over by june 3th.
but with the Clintons,you never know.let's wait and see.
I can wait to see the general election.
Bruno nana
Mtl Qc
Canada

Chuck, Democrats United We Stand   May 25th, 2008 11:49 am ET

Actually I believe this should happen now. The blood letting needs to stop now. In my 36 years of voting, I have never witnessed such an distasteful nomination process. I though I had seen it all 8 years ago, this year a higher level of pure silly politics has emerged. No one is entitled to this election, it is a process of earning the respect and admiration of the voting public that gains access to that privilage. It is also your message, the presentation of your position, the manner in which you sell yourself to us the voting public that gains you the nomination. No one is entitled or owed this privilage of service.

obamamama   May 25th, 2008 11:47 am ET

time for hillary to run as an independent,she already has her loyal supporters of 17 million and in a three way that might be enough.I am ready to donate to the max in such scenario.

Jack   May 25th, 2008 11:47 am ET

Spoken like a true LOSER! Mr. Carter, I'm ashamed to be in the same party as you.

You were a failure, just like Michael Dukakis, George McGovern, and John Kerry!

William, CA.   May 25th, 2008 11:46 am ET

Do" former Presidents" really know what's good, for the country? That's why, he's a "farmer" president……….Only time, will tell, whose right!

Jim   May 25th, 2008 11:45 am ET

Why don't you give it up Carter. Go Hillary, all the way to the convention.

Hillary, if not then McCain because Obama is a Fraud and far worse the McCain.

A CANUCK   May 25th, 2008 11:45 am ET

OMG…I hope your right……she's even in my nightmares!!!!!

Brian Knoxville, TN   May 25th, 2008 11:44 am ET

The failure of the leadership of the soon-to-be defunct Democratic Party is nearly complete.

It's not too late!

HILLARY CLINTON '08

I'm for Hillary   May 25th, 2008 11:44 am ET

Jimmy Carter should go away.

Mike in PA   May 25th, 2008 11:43 am ET

The people up top finally got it and realize its over. Now we can move on to fighting McCain.

Hillary Clinton   May 25th, 2008 11:42 am ET

Is that blood on his hands?

Janet, American via Canada   May 25th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Yes, it is time for the Clintons, STOP!

The Clintons, have totally disgraced our Country, with their negative campaigning.

The only real Royal Family in the America are the Kennedy's!

Our Prayers and Thank YOU to the Kennedy Family! God Bless and watch over them as they mean so much to us.

Saint Paul   May 25th, 2008 11:38 am ET

Give up Billary please your hurting Americans. It was never meant to be. Besides I would never vote for any one who voted for WAR!

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