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

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.

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.

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.