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Most of these Hillary supporters have got to be Republicans freelancing on their 'god' Limbaugh's Operation Chaos. Either that or they are plain stupid people.

I hope the DNC will carefully consider that by the time November rolls around, for most Americans the top priorities, rightly so, will be national / homeland security / foreign policy and the economy. With the issues of nuclear proliferation and the possibility of another terrorist attack, as well as the weak economy, on the front burner, we will be looking to someone who is strong on all these issues. Senator McCain is much stronger than Senator Obama on foreign policy, and Senator Obama's economic policies are stronger than McCain's (although half the country does not believe that Senator Obama has the ability to make a difference). However, Senator Clinton is strong on both the foreign and domestic fronts. She will be a stalwart against our enemies and for our allies, while reinstating diplomacy abroad. In addition, she will improve the economy, which will put the U.S. in a stronger position worldwide. This powerhouse combination will strengthen the U.S. and move it forward again. This is the bottom line for the DNC and all Americans. We cannot screw this up again. Hillary Clinton must be the Democratic nominee.

I want the DNC, Clinton, & Obama to follow the DNC rules, which indicate that a state that violates the primary date loses only 50% of their original delegates (not 100%). That's what the Republicans did, and that's what the Democrats should do.

But it's all really moot. The nominee is the person who gets the most pledged delegates, and that will be Obama unless something very unexpected happens. The popular vote has NEVER counted in a primary (just as, unfortunately, it doesn't matter in the general). The only way that Clinton can win is to convince the superdelegates to move her way because of the popular vote. As she keeps making this argument, the superdelegates are moving to Obama, knowing full well what the vote count is.

Obama '08

Hillary nor Obama had nothing to do with the elections being moved up, But your talking of millions of people in those two states, Now Hillary has the advantage because she won both states and Obama is saying that those states don't count, well then why spend millions of dollars having elections that don't matter, Obama will lose if he does not make an effort to revote completley or leave the votes like they are, Now MI he was no on the ballot so they should revote to give the candidates the benefit of doubt, Now if Obama say's that everybody new that they wouldn't count than why did over 2.3 million went out to cast there votes, I feel that in the future they need to have people watching the elections because at the end, It's going to hurt everybody, Obama has to much hidden secrets and he will not win the GE Clinton agreed to get those elections paid and he didn't want, what is he afraid of that those states won't vote for him, well at the end alienating all this people will not give him the nomination. Hillary has been a fighter and we will back her up all the way. There is nothing to be confused about people don't trust Obama, with all that has come out of himm Atleast Hillary life is out . Texas loves Hillary, she won the primary and Obama got more deligates, People work they can't be in line to vote for a stupid caucus, she beat him by like 200 thousand votes, Obama can only inspire people with speaches, but when it comes to delivering , he does not do anything, Times were good in the 90's when they were in office, Let's compare a Freshman Senator to a Senior Senator with all the experience. People think Hillary is our only hope...

And for all to note, the rules that Micheal posted are the ones that McAuliffe used to tell Michigan in '04 that the closest they would get to the convention was the television.........

Well, I've read most of the comments and I find them interesting and humorous. Few have got it right. For the record, FL & MI would NOT be disenfranchised as they get to vote in the GE. That the DNC & RNC hold primary elections is a further move towards democracy. However, both the DNC & RNC could simply pick a name out of a hat (or choose someone independant of the voting process) and then run that candidate as the Dem or Rep nominee. People still get to vote in the GE and from a constitutional perspective nobody has been disenfranchised. In short, the DNC & RNC are doing us a favor by holding primarys and not acting as Kingmakers. Like it or not, it is what it is.

Face it folks. One side or the other is NOT going to be happy. But contrary to what one side claims, there is a very clear majority in terms of popular vote, pledged-delegates, super-delegates, & states won. Popular vote is the question mark, but it is only a question in Sen. Clintons camp. Everyone else totals up all the votes (incl. the votes in caucus states) and sees quite plainly that in terms of counting every vote that's been cast, Sen. Obama is ahead by 500,000 votes or so. I'm not sure what the fru-fru is about this Sat. It won't have any bearing on who will be the nominee. Sen. Obama is the democratic candidate for POTUS.

Accept it, or don't accept it. As for me, I'm ready to have some fun with Sen. McCain, the RNC and all those fat, middle aged, so-called conservatives on the Hill. This is gonna be a hoot!

Before commenting I read all the previous comments. I cannot believe the hate spilling forth. What is wrong with you people? Obama won fair and square because he was nominated by the people, right? Clinton fought hard, but lost. We democrats need to stick together and send a DEMOCRAT to Washington, no matter what. I see the same people leave the same type of messages on this blog-I really think that the one's who state they will vote for McCain -if their Hillary doesn't get the vote -are Republicans who deliberately come into this website to try and sway our votes. If Clinton doesn't get the nomination, you will vote for McCain? Sounds like republican bs. ESPECIALLY, since Hillary has admitted that Senator Obama has similar policies!! And if you are a true democrat AND still vote for McCain, you will have to live with the consequences. You would rather the Iraq war continue because you didn't get your way? You would rather have our poor American soldiers die because you didn't win? Pathetic and so selfish its unbelieveable!!

THIS IS AMERICA! COUNT ALL THE VOTES! EVERYONE WHO WENT TO THE POLLS IN THE FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN PRIMARIES ,CAST THEIR VOTE HAS THE RIGHT TO HAVE THEIR VOICE HEARD! LET THE VOTES FALL WHERE THEY MAY. LET THE PEOPLE DECIDE. IT'S THAT SIMPLE. " JUST LET THE PEOPLE'S VOICE BE HEARD!" THAT IS DEMOCRACY.

I am more focused on the fact that this event was sold out in one minute! While McCain is having problems selling his tickets... he is has no chance against the Dems. this fall...

Obama 08!
Dem 08!

The DNC should never have given into Clinton. This is the most unfair thing done to date. Some of the people didn't vote because they knew the vote wouldn't count. Some of the candidates weren't on the ballot...what kind of a decision will the DNC make that will be fair? If they need to come of with something it better be 50/50. This is all because Hillary is determined to win. What a mockery!!up

The DNC picked a small venue to limit the number of people who could attend. The last thing the DNC wants to do is let the general public see, for itself, how biased and UNDEMOCRATIC the self-described Democratic Party is, but, little by little, the Undemocratic Party is revealing itself. For one thing, it's obviously UNDEMOCRATIC if the superdelegates hand the nomination to the person who loses the popular vote, i.e., goes against "the will of the people." Also, it will show itself to be unfair and UNDEMOCRATIC if it ends up treating Florida and Michigan any differently than it treated Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina–all three of which violated the same Rule 11 as Florida and Michigan by moving their caucus/primaries up to earlier dates than the earliest the DNC said they could hold them (Jan. 3 vs. Jan. 14 for Iowa, Jan. 8 vs. Jan. 22 for New Hampshire, and Jan. 26 vs. Jan. 29 for south Carolina). Someone isn't playing fair!

Shame on you WWat a Crook !!!!!

CNN, you are priceless. You continue to stump for HRC. You won't go anywhere near the story about McCain economic advisor, Phill Gramm and his ties to the mortgage crisis, advising McCain on deregulation of the mortgage industry, all the while lobbying for one of the companies central to this national disgrace. Who's paying you to keep this story off your site?

The DNC made a terrible rule, now they have to fix it. If the FL and MI vote are not allowed to count, then we will have McCain as our president and we may lose a few democrati leaders in the future. The people won't forget.

kevin you are a fool, sorry but you and others who post the it should have always been counted know nothing of order and rules. this nominating process has cost millions and will cost millions more if hillary keeps it up. think as a democrat what good that kind of money could have been used for. instead democrats have been going nuts trying to bend the rules, wasting money, wasting effort on subjects that don't matter. just how much fossil fuels are fellow dems burning up to be at this joke of a meeting, threatening to riot. ashamed i am, to even include anyone who puts this process ahead of what is important, as a real democrat!

Do not let the political leader's problems affect the people of Florida and Michigan. The people have the right to be heard and vote. The citizens did not create the problem. The party leaders did!!

People around me (who are very educated, like PhDs) voted for Obama for the primaries. I asked them why they supported BO. They could not give me any making sense answers, but saying "for a change". I know the fact that none of them really did investigations about him and his past. Yes, they were PhDs and they didn't do any research on BO before voting for him. Now most of them realized that it was all hype about him that was created by the media. I am just shaking my head....hope there is anything can fixed the mess created by the media...how sad. Sham on them.

Obama-bots running scared. The protest will be outside dummies.

What makes you Clintoninuts think tha we Obama supporters will vote for her if she steal's the elction. We just aren't spewing it all over the internet.

So you see the Repulse-licans will win either way.

YEA! we can be as ignorant as you can and who are we hurting our children and grandchildren. I am a women and I am ashamed of how you women look as an example to your children and grandchildren. The lesson you are teaching them is to be a sore loser and make excuses when you lose. Lie if you must!!!!
If Chelsea stays in the political arena I am sure she learned from the best

my comments were automatically erased. Is there a problem. I tried entering twice. Has my email been eliminated from responding to CNN's Blogs?

Florida can cecede from the union for all I care.

Oabma still has to agree with it.

If it is other than 50:50 he should say no way !!

An Ohio Voter

Please clarify your statement that other states broke the rules. Exactly who are you refering to? MI and FL are the ONLY ones that moved up their primaries and went against the rules. All the others voted according to the calendar that was set up.

Sharon Minnesota

I am so sick of your constant negative remarks. Just once, I would love to see you post something contructive. You don't have to post anything about Obama, just something, just once that is positive. I am beginning to think you are an extremely unhappy person. I just want you to be happy and not so angry all the time. Put a smile on when you get ready to post. Say something nice about your candidate instead of attacking all the time. I ask of this for your sake and for your health.

For those who say the M and F votes should be counted or the voters will be disinfranchised I got good NEW, the voters who voted were told the votes would not count therefore voters who heard that news did not vote for their potential candidates because they thought their vote would not count. Therefore the bitter truth of the matter is those voters who didn't vote for their potential candidate. In fairness those votes should not be counted. What moron would argue with those truthful facts. DNC stick to the rules. That lawsuit is a joke I can tell you what the judge will give opinion for the DNC to follow their own rules . This is a one sided argument Hillary argument is nothing but air to attempt to avoid a lawsuit peterfpaul.com.

COUNT MY MICHIGAN VOTE!!! This process has been completely disenfranchising to all of the Michigan voters. And splitting the votes "50/50" is equally disenfranchising- how would you like YOUR state's vote counted that way??? COUNT THE VOTES! STOP DISENFRANCHISING VOTERS! The Obama campaign really is worse than the Republicans! They want to steal this nomination without Florida and Michigan. Let him try. He'll lose, and he'll have our two states to thank!

COUNT MICHIGAN'S VOTE!!!! AS – WE – VOTED !!!! NO "50/50" BS !!!!

You can't punish MI and FL voters for what officials decided. Nobody can give away your right to vote. Our country was formed on the idea of no taxation without representation. Maybe FL and MI should refuse to pay all Federal taxes for the next four years.

Obama supporters – be very, very careful. She has something up her sleeve. She will pull a rabbit out of a hat. And no one will say anything, even the media – who never, ever correct her.

This Obama guy wants to show his pride but arrogance. You can't believe this man he'd been telling a lot lies since he started his campaign. His thick lips are his signature.

Independent Voter is right, but you don't have to be so rude.

Vote for McCain; he's tried and true. Has a backbone and knows how/when to use it. We need someone who isn't a coward to lead this country; someone who knows from history that appeasement is bad policy.

In response to Kevin:
"Shame on all candidates for agreeing to leave out these two states from the start. They should all as democrats have demanded that a solution be found before the campaign started. It is very revealing that a man who talks about change was so casual about the voting rights of millions of people."

...Kevin, please let's not forget that Hillary ALSO stated in February that the final number to reach would be 2026 (which excluded Michigan and Florida). Now she as well wants it changed.

It's not the DNC's fault, it's not Hillary's fault, it's not Barack's fault...it's the fault of the silly politicians in Michigan and Florida that jumped the gun.

Dean is in Obama's back pocket!

You whining democrats need to get spines

Obama. Please. Isn't this the same bozo who ran up one side of Clinton and down the other because she said something that was inaccurate??? I think so. What his grandfather did before he was born is TOTALLY irrelevant to who and what he is or does or stands for. Truly a CROCK, and this guy WILL LIE AND SAY JUST ABOUT ANYTHING TO GET ELECTED! And I don't hear the Clinton Camp demanding an apology from wunderkind.

Old politics? YUP! Obama is an old school slick POLITICIAN, except he's not very good at it. You've seen one concentration camp, you've seen them all. Right, Barry or Barack or whatever your name is. Don't worry, I remember Reverend Wright's name- your friend you could no more reject than you could reject your own grandmother-until it was no longer convenient.

LIAR LIAR PANTS ON FIRE!!!!!

Now both candidates agreed that MI and FL weren't going to be in play. Now, since Hillary so desperately needs those delegations, she is pushing for the rule change. Wow! It also is funny to see the Hillary supporters become so bitter at the nomination process after Obama pretty much ran a clean campaign. Some mud was slung around every now and then, but only after he was attacked repeatedly in a Republican like fashion from a fellow Democrat. It is evident to those who do not want to unify the party behind Obama are worst than elitist. They are bigots...those hit sit in churches and bible studies but practice the art of hypocrisy day to day. They would rather see more harm come to the great number of people in this nation than to see an opportunity for change all in the name of what? Skin color, misguided notions of his religion, and familiarity with the works of government? You guys really need to practice what's written in the Good Book.

The states knew that there would be problem because they were notified of the rules before they moved the date of their primaries. I say let them seat 50% of the normal delegate number and have them split 50/50 between Clinton and Obama. All the rules were known ahead of time; this should not have been a problem for so long.

Tipical Republican style, They set high standards and values for everyone else but they value it less. But everyone get a load of the hot news Bush former spokeman McCelland's book just out tell all about the Bush's Improprities at the Whitehouse. States the Iraq war was unnecessary. Like I fore stated tipical Republicans. These commenter and Hillary supporters who say they will vote for McCAIN if Hillary don't win the nomination are no doubt people who works in her campaign. I can't for the life of me see how anyone would even give a first thought to voting for McCain or any Republican, Look at the economy for the last 71/2 years. You or either filthy rich or insane. They have got to have very low morals to support someone like Hillary. This womwn is a disgrace to America!!!!!. I also think part of her reason for keeping her campaign going because she is attempting to avoid the lawsuit PaulVs Clinton. The Clinton's lawyer got the judge to hold of her deposition until after the General Election, What that tells you. If she gets the Presidency she hopes, then she will use executive priviledge, the Clinton's are pros at getting out of their wrong doing.

All of you Obama supporters need to get a huge life...

The more I read about this, this more I get annoyed with Hillary. I respected her and all her hard work. But rules are rules !! She really lost my respect

to you folks that say thousands followed some rules and didn't vote, so therefore Florida shouldn't count..... that is just crazy talk. what makes you think that only Obama supporters didn't vote? and what rules are you talking about. No one said we should not vote to follow some rules?? Obama clearly violated the rules by campaigning in Florida in person and with TV ads he ran for two weeks continuously. He voluntarily took his name off the ballot with John Edwards. He is the one that decided that the voters in Michigan don't count for anything when he did that. That was disrespectful to the voters of Michigan. and he kept his name on the ballot in Florida because he thought he might have a chance there, hence that's why he ran all those TV ads there. You guys that are all about rules seem to forget about Obama breaking them at will. And why are you guys so quick to take a person's right to vote away?? What did I do wrong as a voter in Florida, that now you want me treated as a common felon. Oh that's right I voted......????
this whole process has been a sham, and Howard Dean needs to step down. If they want to investigate something, they should look at the caucus system that"s based on peer pressure and bullying, and has little to do with democracy.

It's so sad to see all this hatred for a democrat.

I will never vote for Obama but only because I don't like to put someone without experience and that voted present to many times in office. If he could take a desition and vote how can he be president?

SUPERS...PLEASE.....PUT THE PARTY OUT OF THIS MISERY!

CLOSE THIS DEAL WITH ENOUGH SUPERS TO SHUT THE CLINTON'S DOWN.

THE CLINTON'S ARE GOING TO DESTROY THE CHANCES OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY TO THE WHITEHOUSE.

THAT CRAZY WOMAN AND BILL ARE NOT GOING TO STAND BEHIND THE NOMINEE, BARACK. IT IS JUST ONE MORE OF HER MANY LIES!

THE SUPERS CAN END THIS NOW AND SAVE US ALL!

BARACK OBAMA 08 & 12!

Do what you want with the seating of the delegates – if you must – BUT DON'T MOVE THE GOALPOSTS ! ! !

The DNC better come up with some way to get Obama out of this election! Scads of people who had already voted for him prior to learning his true color, will not support him in the general election. Hopefully, the DNC in all their infinate wisdom is aware of this. There are many of us out here, who supported him blindly...not realising all he's done for the past 20 yrs, is work to firmly embed himself in one racial community over another, and done so radically. I'm a bi racial woman, born in the same decade as BO, and I believe he's an extreme racist, and is not to be believed. I will leave the Democratic Party if he's the nominee, and I know MANYYYYYYYYYYY others who feel exactly the same. Hillary Clinton, should run as an Independent. No other Candidate, has her Credentials...Bill, and proven successful past of fixing our Nation, in exactly the condition it is now in. Are they perfect? NO! Are they proven, and capable of fixing our nations current situation? YES! I couldn't even vote for her with him as her VP, much less vice versa! He's the epitomy of lying smooth talking man! That's all he is. He has serious identity issues, and prejudices, that disqualify him from leading the most racially diverse nation on our planet. I don't care what color you are...he's veryyyyyy bad news! I'm furious that I was so gullable, and hoped he was the sheep...not just another wolf. Which is exactly what he's turned out to be...Scarey that this inexperienced racial extreemist might be the nominee of the Party I have supported my entire life. Lou Dobbs here I come!

Clinton and her supporters are turning this into a circus... as Rove and Limbaugh are laughing their _sses off.

Ms Clinton... really now? Is this mature? Is this respectable? Is this a good thing for the Women's Movement? I am so ashamed. For the first time in my adult life, I am so ashamed...

1) I don't believe that even seating Florida and Michigan will satisfy Hillary (because she will still be behind).

2) Even after seating FL and MI, I am sure she will find a new reason to create confusion and divide the party... Bill already started the "cover-up" excuse and Hillary is talking about changing the whole DNC primary rules.....Hillary also argues that she should be the nominee because she won the so called "important states in general election"

3) I am sure that her disagreement will continue even beyond primaries and even beyond general election... SO JUST IGNORE HER AND MOVE ON!!!

The comments from the obama group are a DISGRACE to your candidate – that guy of "UNITY" – nice to see the obama "type"

Obama has blocked FL & MI votes for months now – but – seems he might need them to win the general – so....now what to do?????
He also sent Sharpton down to FL to make sure these votes did NOT count – BUT – was offered a Re-vote – said NO to that also.
He only wants to campaign in states he can WIN – he LOST in both FL & MI – so he does not want to count them – Seems Fair???????

Barack Obama is going to be one our greatest President's ever. He has integrity, honesty, moral values, and he tells the truth.

The story about Barack's great uncle was true. He was incorrect about the place but corrected it. He is doing the right thing on wanting to help our military going to school when they get out of the service. They don't need to live under a bridge.

McCain isn't the only one that was ever a Veteran. He appears to be a puff of hot air with a big temper and hanging on the coat tails of Bush. Tonight he is sneaking around like nobody knows he is funding with Bush. Please. Remember McCain didn't know who the leaders were standing in Iraq with Senator Lieberman when he had to keep telling McCain on TV that he was confused about the groups of people he was talking about. People do make honest mistakes. Now the Bosnia sniper trip that Hillary talked about was a lie.

The DNC will seat MI and FL 50 -50. For the sake of the USA Hillary needs to bow out gracefully. She has so much to offer apart from Bill – in her own right..

YES WE CAN – WHEN WE UNITE.

To the obama group : this is a FACT!!!
Forget all that happened Before FL & MI voted. A REVOTE was scheduled and funded for BOTH states – obama BLOCKED IT!!!!!!!

WHY???????????? AND YOU STILL CLAIM HE FOLLOWED THE RULES??????? This was to be a RE-VOTE – a whole NEW primary with campaigns – the DNC agreed, both states agreed, Clinton agreed – obama said NO!!!
So – he gets ZERO Votes!
Obama is a FRAUD & a LIER – Check this out – FACT!

It seems to me that mixing up Buchenwald and Auschwitz is easy to do. Both were concentration camps !!!

IF YOU DON'T SEAT THESE DELEGATES AND POPULAR VOTE AS VOTED THEN COUNT THIS 51-YEAR DEMOCRAT GONE. I will not set by and watch the MEDIA and the DEAN, PELOSI,KENNEDY, KERRY, RICHARDSON, AN OTHER UNWORTHY PEOPLE THAT CALL THEMSELVES DEMOCRATS PUT THE NOMINATION IN THE MOST UNWORTHY HANDS AMERICA HAS EVER SEEN. NOW HE HAS AN UNCLE WHO LIBERATED AUSTIWICH PRISON CAMPS. I THOUGHT THE RUSSIANS DID THAT. I AM SO TIRED OF HIS DECEIT, LYING AND TAKING MONEY FROM GANGSTERS, HIS TERRORIST SUPPORTER WHO HELPED WITH HIS CAMPAIGN TO WIN A IL STATE SNATOR'S SEAT BY DEFAULT. IF YOU AMERICANS DON'T STAND UP AND DENOUCE THIS CANDIDATE THEN YOU GET WHAT YOU DERSERVE BUT COLOR ME GONE. ALL THIS MAN HAS EVER ACOMPLISHED IS A DIVISION IN THE DEMOCRAT PARTY THAT WILL NEVER BE FIXED. FROM NOW ON CALL IT THE NAACP PARTY AND BE DONE WITH IT. IT CERTAINLY WILL NOT BE A PARTY OF THE PEOPLE.

I bet you that it would be a show of ugly face of Clintons. In that sense, it is historic.

Shame on all candidates for agreeing to leave out these two states from the start. They should all as democrats have demanded that a solution be found before the campaign started. It is very revealing that a man who talks about change was so casual about the voting rights of millions of people.

I SUGGEST ALL YOU CLINTON SUPPORTERS READ THE RULES..

MICHEAL POSTED THEM ABOVE!!

GOOD JOB!

Whew , found it!
I was just looking for an open place to respond to Hillary supporters. Please, Hillary supporters we are very sorry for all the mean and nasty things we said about Hillary. It is politics and we got mad. We defended our man really hard. We like Barack and want him as our next POTUS. That does not mean we hate Hillary or that we meant all the rude things we said. We are just really frustrated and want to get on with fighting McShame and have the Dems in control for the next 8 years. Please forgive all the unkind things we said about Hillary in the heat of the moment and join us to save our country and our children. We do not want to lose one more child, son, or daughter, mother or father in Iraq. Please join us and say no to Bush and McSHAME. I know it is late in the game but Please let's not change the rules and let's play together. The goal is defeat the Republicans and save our once great nation: isn't it? VOTE DEMOCRATIC 08

The rules by the DNC were set. Michigan and Florida decided NOT to play by the rules, but every other state abided by the rules. The penalty for not abiding by the rules was not to count that state's delegates.

Clear. Simple. Everyone knew this before decisions were made.

Now, some want to change the rule. Again.

Why have rules then in the first place?

Tim from Ohio and other HRC supporters for McCain--You are proving Obama's 'bitter' statement to be true. The essence of the statement was that people often vote AGAINST their best interests b/c they are bitter. They vote on issues like guns, religion etc. instead. HRC supporters for McCain are doing just that. They are bitter b/c their candidate lost and voting AGAINST their best interests. So go ahead and vote Mc Cain in office and watch him appoint Supreme Court judges that will over turn Roe vs. Wade, which is literally a slap in the face to HRC and all that she stands for.

Wow, Clinton supporters dissing Obama's great-uncle now? How low will you go?

The protest is too late. This should have happened before the DNC decided that the FL/MI votes wouldn't count due to rule breaking. (Hillary agreed to that....doesn't FL/MI realize that?) I feel sorry for FL/MI voters. Everyone is running around crying "every vote should count." ..what happens to those who actually followed the rules and didn't vote? If every vote is to count, then let FL/MI vote now. I swore that when a woman ran for president that I would vote for the first time in my life....instead I am voting for an incredible black man. Hillary brings shame to the female race. If you were to look in a "sexist dictionary" and was looking for what a typical definition of a woman is to a sexist pig...her pic would be there...manipulative, whiner, sore loser, and weak!!!

Tammy/White Female/NW IN
Obama 08

I would like them to decide once and for all that the Florida voters and Dem leaders had no choice as it was the Republican state government that moved-up the primary date. So they should be counted as they voted.

I am sure that Barack will remain the nominee and that he will lose to McCain. This is what they call poetic justice.

Hillary '12!!!!

I think the solution is this: seat the two delegations but strip them of superdelegates. The supers were the folks that got the two states in trouble.

The seated delegates need to be split 50/50 as there were a number of rank and file members who did not vote. Additionally, this recognizes that no candidate campaigned there. It is possible, however unlikely, that Dennis Kucinich, Christopher Dodd or another candidate could have won there if they had campaigned there. So it is possible that splitting the delegations according to an even weighting is the way to go.......

It is totally spurious for any one candidate any victory in either state. To do so is to also validate all those 'elections' that were held in the former Soviet Union..........

Obambus is an idiot. He will lie and say anything to get elected. Don't trust this guy who was raised in a Muslim country.

For his information lead elements of the 6th Armored Division
Liberated Buchenwald.

What kind of whacko is Obambus? First he says he loves his preacher now he says he doesn't. Hey you can't have it both ways. what a whacko. Be careful of his cotton candy fluff speeches.

No one will remember what he says, but no one will forget what he will do to our great country,.

Obama got his concentration camps mixed up. That's what happens when you're trying to shed some of your grandfather's light on YOU to make up for a total lack of service to your country. Or was there sniper fire when Gramps was describing the event, and Barry couldn't hear what he said???

What goes around, comes around.

What an arrogant self serving jerk he is!

Just do the right thing and resolve this equitably and let all parties respect the results. It will not be elegant or satisfactory for anyone.

I have family in FL, none of them voted b/c they paid attention to the news and knew that thier vote would not count. In MI Obama wasn't on the ballot. Therefore, they should split these votes 50/50.

I am tired of people saying Hillary is breaking the rules. The only 'rules' that the candidates agreed to was not to campaign in Florida or Michigan. Hillary didn't campaign in either state, Obama ran TV ads in Florida (so who broke the rules). The decision to penalize the states was made by the DNC, not the candidates. Obama is just like Bush; let's not count all the votes, we should just quit counting when he is ahead. And he wants to be a beacon for democracy!! Oh thats right, his supporters seem to think they are voting for American Idol, not the President of the United States of America.

I hate to tell everyone that there is really no hurry in this matter. Neither Barack or Hillary will have enough votes to become the nominee, plus the fact that the "Super Delegates" votes will not count until they go the the convention in August.

And then, it could possibly happen that even those "Super Delegates" said that they are for Obama, they could change their votes and vot for Hillary instead. And I must say that I for one would love to see that happen.

Barack Hussein Obama thinks of himself as the winner, while in fact, he has NOT won yet! Barack Hussein Obama will not be able to beat McCain in November, while Hillary Clinton is able to beat John McCain in November, and become our next President.

Obama is a crook, thief, thug, liar, heretic, communist...

I will not vote for Obama...

I will either write in Hillary or vote for McCain...

Hillary in 08'

We need some Obama volunteers to go over to Iraq with him for the formal surrender. Anyone who is a woos/appeaser may apply but that
could include all the Obamanians.

Vote for what and for who, when no one in Clinton camp respects the 'Rules' and perhaps no respect of 'Law'. Did we forget the history of 'Clinton'?

Pathetic, sad and un-real.

A.M. Saqib
Houston, Texas

Yeah....good way to phrase it "voter registration rally", not a "counter-protest". Don't be fooled people.....it is a COUNTER-PROTEST. The Obama campaign is nothing but cunning and deceitful!

I just don't trust Obamba; he will say anything to win at any cost. He lies and his supporters cover it up.

I wonder what job his uncle had in the magnificent rescue? It would be interesting for some one who has intelligence to research.

I don't believe he was an officer but what was he doing over there?

Jus asking

BUSH-OBAMA 08!!!!

I got a ticket, and I'll be holding a Count Every Vote sign! This is democracy and freedom of speech at its finest! What are all you naysayers afraid of? Let's take it to the convention floor, and years from now we'll be reading our grandchildren's history books, saying, "I was there." History is messy. Feel lucky you're in it!

People who never run for president have more advice to give to Hillary Clinton.
Next presidencial candidates should think twice not to pick strategists who are telling Hillary Clinton to give it up at this point.

Michigan and Florida will be counted.

If they can't even run the primaries how can they run the country? What a bunch of bozos.

In casual golf, there is a place for a "mulligan"-a second chance to hit a better shot. Mulligans have no place in professional golf. The contest for the democratic presidential nomination is not a friendly game of weekend golf. No mulligans for team Clinton!

READ THE RULES:
1. Nothing in these rules shall be interpreted to encourage or permit states with party registration and enrollment, or states that limit participation to Democrats only, to amend their systems to open participation to members of other parties.

2No meetings, caucuses, conventions or primaries which constitute the first determining stage in the presidential nomination process (the date of the primary in primary states, and the date of the first tier caucus in caucus states) may be held prior to the first Tuesday in February or after the second Tuesday in June in the calendar year of the national convention. Provided, however, that the Iowa precinct caucuses may be held no earlier than 22 days before the first Tuesday in February; that the Nevada first-tier caucuses may be held no earlier than 17 days before the first Tuesday in February; that the New Hampshire primary may be held no earlier than 14 days before the first Tuesday in February; and that the South Carolina primary may be held no earlier than 7 days before the first Tuesday in February. In no instance may a state which scheduled delegate selection procedures on or between the first Tuesday in February and the second Tuesday in June 1984 move out of compliance with the provisions of this rule.

3. Violation of timing: In the event the Delegate Selection Plan of a state party provides or permits a meeting, caucus, convention or primary which constitutes the first determining stage in the presidential nominating process to be held prior to or after the dates for the state as provided in Rule 11 of these rules, or in the event a state holds such a meeting, caucus, convention or primary prior to or after such dates, the number of pledged delegates elected in each category allocated to the state pursuant to the Call for the National Convention shall be reduced by
fifty (50%) percent, and the number of alternates shall also be reduced by fifty (50%) percent. In addition, none of the members of the Democratic National Committee and no other unpledged delegate allocated pursuant to Rule 8.A. from that state shall be permitted to vote as members of the state’s delegation. In determining the actual number of delegates or alternates by which the state’s delegation is to be reduced, any fraction below .5 shall be rounded down to the nearest whole number, and any fraction of .5 or greater shall be rounded up to the next nearest whole number.

These are some of the rules that apply to the DNC, I suggest everyone download the rules and read them so they don't make statements that are not based in fact. Rules are rules accept in America where if we don't like the rules all we have to do is cry like a bunch of babies until we get our way. The Democratic Party has turned into a bunch of spoiled children who cry every time they don't get what they want, when they want and Bill and Hillary Clinton are the biggest cry babies of them all.

Just wanted to add, I do agree that they should be seated, but in a fair way since the primaries weren't done legitimately...

CNN, post this for once!

SIMPLE, those votes should not be counted as is. I just want to say to the Clinton supporters, how is it a fair primary when we truly don't know if Clinton would have won both states..Obama wasn't on the ticket in Michigan and thousands of Floridians didn't come out to vote knowing the delegates were going to be stripped, so what do you say to those voters who didn't have there voices heard... You guys claim you agree with Hillary about every votes counts, but there were many who didn't get to be heard.. True, maybe in the end she might would have one, but will never know... And stop blaming Obama for the mistake that the elected officials of those states made...You guys starting to sound like Bill that there's a conspiracy and cover up....Please! don't be riduclous. And while your at it, I guess to keep from having bad feelings with those states, the caucus states will be disenfranchised which is more of them, which by the way Hillary would need.

OH, if I get one more person speaking on behalf of me saying Americans want Hillary, CUT THE CRAP, cause I don't want her...I almost was going to stomach the hard feelings I had against her and cast my vote in her direction if she became nominated, but know, FORGET IT!

This race is so fixed. You, DNS, thinks that people fool.
A lot of people worry that Hillary destroy Democratic party. DNS destroyed yourself already. And please do not blame Hillary for everything. Your empty candidate Obama – is nothing compare to Hillary Clinton. Nothing.
DNC, you behave so agly during this comaign. You deserve to be destroyed. It is time to end DNC because it provides no DEMOCRACY
anymore.

SIMPLE, those votes should not be counted as is. I just want to say to the Clinton supporters, how is it a fair primary when we truly don't know if Clinton would have won both states..Obama wasn't on the ticket in Michigan and thousands of Floridians didn't come out to vote knowing the delegates were going to be stripped, so what do you say to those voters who didn't have there voices heard... You guys claim you agree with Hillary about every votes counts, but there were many who didn't get to be heard.. True, maybe in the end she might would have one, but will never know... And stop blaming Obama for the mistake that the elected officials of those states made...You guys starting to sound like Bill that there's a conspiracy and cover up....Please! don't be riduclous. And while your at it, I guess to keep from having bad feelings with those states, the caucus states will be disenfranchised which is more of them, which by the way Hillary would need.

OH, if I get one more person speaking on behalf of me saying Americans want Hillary, CUT THE CRAP, cause I don't want her...I almost was going to stomach the hard feelings I had against her and cast my vote in her direction if she became nominated, but know, FORGET IT!

why are comments closed on the article about Obama "misspeaking and confusing who his uncle was and what torture camp he liberated.......If it was Hillary who "misspoke", the comments would go on and on for days.....

BO needs some seasoning before he is able to handle the flack the Repubs are going to throw his way. Too bad he is not anywhere near as tough as Hillary.

What about the people who followed the rules in Florida and Michigan and did not vote? Why is the country still allowing the Clintons to change the rules to benefit them? I truly believe Hillary is doing whatever she can to make sure Obama does not win in Novemeber so she can turn around and run again in 4 years.

You can't change the rules late in the game..Their decision on Florida and Michigan should be reached after we have Obama as the nominee..Barack played by the rules,he followed the rules and therefore he won this primary and anything short of that is stealing and cheating.I'm so tired of people saying he can't beat McCain and for those who say that i'll ask How do you know he can't?Remember Hillary and her supporters said he couldn't beat her either.Google Hillary's comments she said she would lock up the nomination on Super Tuesday so i'll ask again How do you know he can't beat McCain because remember he wasn't suppose to beat Hillary
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2 words on why he wont beat McCain. African Americans. The same 2 words that bullied him into people voting for him. And he did not play by the rules. He hired an attorney to be sure Michigan voters could not revote. He ran ads in Florida when he was not suppose to be campaigning. There is even a video out there on You Tube of a marching band and parade in one Florida city where they announced his name and he came up to speak. Thats called campaigning people! He broke all the rules because he knows Mich and Fla will put Hillary over the top. Wake up and smell the coffee. Hes not your man. He is as crooked as they come.

Interesting that this meeting is taking place on the heels of the so-called docu-drama Recount. The movie of course depicts the mean old Republicans disenfranchising hundreds of voters of Florida. Now, back to the real world, we see the Democrats disenfranchising millions of voters in the same state, and in Michigan. Life imitatiing art I guess. And, who are the real champions of disenfranchisement.

HRC said yesterday that she should get the pledged delegates representing the 55% of Michigan voters that voted for her and should get more than 50% of the Michigan voters that did not vote for her and voted "Uncommitted".

This is what she means by counting every vote. Every vote should be counted and the votes for her should be counted twice!

The Clintons must be made to understand in no mistakable terms that this country does not belong to them, and indeed, the democratic party does not belong to them.

We must remember the indiscretion of Bill with Lewinsky that made the Democrats lost the presidency to the Republicans. In some way the Clintons contributed to this present Republican mess: iraq war, brink of recession, gas prices, among others.

We as a country are ready to move forward. The people are ready for change. The Clintons should not hold us (via the DNC) to ransom for a campaign they failed in and lost so obviously.

The world is watching!!!

This is unbelieveable and they better not give MS. CHANGE THE RULES McClinton more than half.
What kind of president would she be ?people would not be able to believe one word out of her pie hole.
If the delegates would give Obama their backing today it would end all this nonsence.
This was changed in Florida by a Republican to begin with they knew what they were doing to the DNC .
I would like to see Hillary 3 in the rear view mirror .

My question to the “under 30 generation” who for the first time in their lives “found their voice”… in Obama…..where have you been? Why not until now have you not exercised your right to vote? You place your faith in a man who has not been tested, pocesses little record of accomplishment and little to no experience in international or economic matters. Go back and check the record…Obama released his platform weeks after Clinton released her Solutions For America agenda. His were extremely similar to hers. The Clinton campaign reacted to the release of the Obama platform by saying…”at least his is not that different than ours” So I ask you, what does this man stand for when he copies what it convenient to his campaign? For shame!

Life to you folks seems rather simple. I suppose in your minds, Obama offers a sense of entitlement both for himself and his supporters - your/his time has come. The simple fact is that if you look past his rhetoric there is little substance. You buy into his chant of “change..yes we can” with little thought or experience as to the complexities involved in bringing about change. Some of you worship him like he is a “messiah”, here to save us from ourselves. 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 represent a party for which I may not find a lot of common ground however, I respect his honor, integrity and sacrifice to our country, the scars of which he still bears as a testament to his courage…. And I will place my hope for change in him.-he is not Bush… He has earned my respect and most likely my vote and the votes of millions of others who feel the same way.

For the sake of our country 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. DNC party chairs and uncommitted superdelgates…..you either stop this false prophet now….or we will do so with our votes come Nov.

And to all those, Obama supporters, who have previously responded to my comment, or wish to now I say this…you are being fooled by the joker himself-Obama. Study up on your American history….this man will put up a pretty decent fight, however in the end, he will join the ranks of Kerry and other far-left liberals….bitter and clinging to his religion wondering why he came so far only to have the door slam shut on him.

I hope CNN covers this live! I would love to see what Clinton's excuse is for not following the rules with Florida and Michigan. Remember when she said that everyone knows those votes don't count. I can't wait to see what web of lies she spins this time. That's what the Clintons do best SPIN.

they should seat the delegates according to the voting in primaries...Hillary took a beating this weekend over nothing...out of proportion blown statement by the douche bags on msnbc

Bill Brown May 27th, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Let's face it: curiosity killed the cat and likely the nomination of Hillary Rodham Clinton.

I like the comparison lol Hannah Montana lol

Sen. Clinton took some 'flak' over her RFK remarks, but her point is well taken that a few primary seasons (in the past 50 years) have extended into June. But, more often, a 'front-runner' has emerged fairly early.

The Michigan-Florida fiasco is not 'about' dis-enfranchisement of the voters; their dis-enfranchisement is a 'consequence' of efforts by many states' delegations to remain 'relevant.' Let's not forget how 'expanded' Super Tuesday became this year, or the fact that the prima donnas from New Hampshire actually considered moving their primary date back to December of 2007.

It is likely that the DNC Rules Committee will find (after great rancor) a solution to MI-FL no one likes, but most grumblingly accept. But, they will leave to another day finding a solution to the real issue - finding a way to make all voters relevant.

Deanna – Charlotte, NC

May 23rd, 2008 3:01 pm ET
Some of you ought to be more respectful of Senator Clinton. She has proven herself to be a tireless patriot. I have always believed her motivation for getting into the race was because she cares about people whom the Bush administration wishes would disappear — people who depend on their country to be a democracy and not a dictatorship. This race will go down in history as proof that our country has made strides for equality for blacks BUT we remain without doubt a misogynistic nation.

The DNC needs to understand one thing. That over half of Hillary supporters will not support Obama. I will register as a Republican and Vote for Mccain. DNC think long and hard about what your doing to the party.

t's a shame that you felt you had to explain an inDemocrats forgot about Women May 25th, 2008 12:17 pm ET
Why does a woman always have to justify herself?! 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 candidate (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.

There are so many people that feel that Clinton's decision to stay in the race is divisive and damaging and will cause the republicans to win the election in November. When really, it is this issue of Florida and Michigan that could potentially undermine the election.

The DNC should never have stripped delegates from these states and brokered an agreement between the candidates to not campaign. That decision effectively undermines the whole democratic process! They should have punished the ones who actually screwed up by relieving them of their responsiblities as state party leaders. They should not disenfranchise their own voters!

I do not envy the ones who have to decide where to go from here. But some advise to the ones with that burden: Think of the voters and think of November. Whatever decision you make, remember that those voters deserve a say in their party's nomination and will lose faith in the democratic party if it turns it's back on them. I think the best thing to do is force a revote and allow the candidates to campaign. Or second best, let the vote stand as is.

Don't get me wrong, I'm an Obama supporter. And I know that it will be an uphill battle for him either way. But if the democrats even want to stand a chance in November, they need to focus on making the voters happy. Yes, these are big states and they are swing states. But even if they were small states, red or blue, they will be affected by the outcome of this election just like anyone else. So let's give them the representation that they deserve.

The DNC will seat the delegates but will not move the goal post. It won't be worth the risk of moving the goal posts and thereafter requiring a showdown on the convention floor in Denver. Hillary wants the fight but the DNC won't allow it. Watch what I say. McSame has already started to run ads for the presidency. This country will suffer dearly if the democrats won't be able to run a presidential ad until after the convention.

DNC Meeting – End result. Hillary will get a few more delegates than Barack. And just enough where Florida and Michigan won't feel llike they are left out of the voting process.

Obama will get the nomination the middle of June and Hillary can go back to her Senate seat.!! Finally!!

what are the odds that they find a way to screw things up?

Brian Knoxville, TN May 25th, 2008 12:24 pm ET
Axelrod,
You're right, this isn't American Idol. If you have only said that five months ago, maybe most of the people who voted for Obama would have understood that they were voting for the Party's nominee rather than for a popularity contest.
And you're right about the party having rules. The process doesn't end on June 3 according to the rules. It continues until the convention in August. Decades ago, the Party gave about one quarter of the delegate votes to Party leaders (the so-called superdelegates).
You're not fooling anyone when all your statements to end the process as early as possible, while your lightweight candidate is ahead IN ALL BUT THE POPULAR VOTE

you people aire my statement longview texas bigg dog aka big O..

I hope the goalpost does not get moved. Someone has to console the whining child who is not getting her way. I used to respect Senator Clinton. I still will if after this, she will shut up and take it like a big girl.

Amazing when she was frontrunner, WAS, she could have cared next. What will be next? I dress better! My scandal against him will be out anyday now....so hold on folks.

I just hope they do something to unite. I think Mr. Obama will give her more than what he would be entitled to just to shut her up like a whining child.

The out come will be in Obama's favor anything else will be unfair to the God himself, the Kennedy Demo's rule the DNC

The delegates have to be seated the way the people voted. The people are more important than those committee rule makers. People have never asked themselves whether the rules themselves were unconstitutional, overbearing and unfair to the voters. All we hear now is how it is fair or unfair to either of the candidates. WHAT ABOUT THE PEOPLE WHOSE VOTING RIGHTS WERE STOLEN BY THE COMMITTEE RULE MAKERS? I will vote for McCain if the seating is anything less than the peoples wishes.

The REAL nominee is Hillary Clinton. The QUALIFIED candidate is Hillary!
The candidate ACTUALLY WINNING THE GENERAL ELECTION is Hillary!
But a few caucuses, illgal disribution of pledged delegates, extra delegates to N Carolina, early primary in S Carolina (no punishment), and NOT counting votes IN FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN and the Democrat Party thinks they can pull the wool over our eyes. NO WAY!
WE WILL NOT VOTE FOR YOUR INEXPERIENCED CANDIDATE THAT HAS NO JUDGEMENT AN NO REAL DEEP ROOTS OF LOVE FOR THIS COUNTRY!
Obama has been trending DOWN since Texas and Ohio! OPEN YOUR EYES DEMOCRATS! OR YOU WILL LOSE IN NOVEMEBER! AND THIS WILL GO DOWN ON RECORD AS THE BIGGEST JOKE EVER!

So much for Obama being the Unifier.

Obama Chooses Radical Local Band Named after a Russian Uprising and Known for Music Defaming the Jewish People to Kick off his Rally!

It was reported by all the major news networks that Barack Obama drew a crowd of over 70,000 to hear him speak in Oregon. What the liberal media does not tell you is that the true crowd drawer was the concert that occurred just before his speech. The real rock stars at the Obama event were the members of a popular Oregon beat combo calling itself the Decemberists. Yes, just like the 1825 Russian uprising. Wikipedia states: "The band has used the National Anthem of the Soviet Union as an introduction at many concerts." Oh, no wonder they're opening for Neville Chamberlain

I wish I could be there. All Obama supporters - make your voices heard through party unity and voter registration!

For the good of this country the "Rules Committee" must do what's right and count every vote. I'm old enough and experienced enough to see that nominating Obama will be a huge mistake. He might make a good candidate down the road but not now. Hillary Clinton is ready and will turn this country around.

Hillary's supporters will not vote for Obama – that's a fact! Nominating Obama will no doubt put John McCain in office.

Darn insiders/scalpers... or... um... Dayum!! Obama is a bigger rockstar than Hannah Montana!

The Super Delegates can shut it down right now. What is wrong or the hold up. Shut it down and they will come around.
NAVY Vet. for Obama

I am very glad to see this is a public meeting, nothing behind closed doors. I want to see how this committee can possibly justify their previous ruling. How can the Democratic Party possibly NOT count votes simply because of the day the election was held? That goes against all we believe as Democrats.

The Rules Committee made a mistake on their original ruling. They have this chance to fix it. I hope they take the opportunity to correct their error. Too many men and women have fought and died for the freedoms we hold dear, including the right to vote, for ANYONE to infringe on that right. Surely the leaders of our party value these rights as much as the members of our party.

Spice Nation. Tell me what you want...

Obama supporters will be falling into Hillary's trap if they counter protest. Keep calm. Obama has already won and FL & MI will be seated. Don't be goated into a divisive match with Hillary supporters-we are better than that. We are one party and no one is stealing this election. Hillary is looking for a fight. Don't be manipualated .

OH SO YOU BREAK THE RULES AND DONT EXPECT TO PAY!? THE OTHER 48 PLAYED BY THE RULES – HILLARY AND SEN OBAMA BOTH KNEW THE PENALTY HILLARY DIDN'T CARE THEN BECAUSE SHE THOUGHT SHE WOULD WIN THE BIG SUPER TUE FEB 5th BUT WHEN IT DIDN'T GO SO WELL AND SHE FAILED MISERABLY NOWWWWW IS WHEN FL n MI IS A PROBLEM!
SHE SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF HERSELF!!!
UNLESS THE VOTES ARE SPLIT 50/50 DOWN THE MIDDLE, AS A REGISTERED VOTER IN MI, I WILL SUE THE DNC FOR MIS INFORMING ME THAT MY VOTE WOULD NOT COUNT WHEN I TRIED TO VOTE!!!

Has the last 8 years tought you nothing about having a Commander-in-Chief with no foreign policy experience? And BOH has even less than Bush. Does the Kool-Aid taste good?

Rah, rah, rah!

It is just about time that DNC comes with a final answer to this matter. It has been used constantly by Hillary and even Republicans to confuse voters and create division among democratic minded voters.

Oh Domination vs. Democracy

Michigan and Florida will be counted.

Super delegates will vote in Denver.

Circus is about to begin.

In as much as i do love the DEMS PARTY, will love the bylaw commitee members to get with the programe and punish FL and Mich. It is unfortunate how good American citizens in both states would have love their votes counted but the same good for nothing party heads that they themselves elected in office went ahead and willfully decided to do the wrong thing for the party by going against the rules set by the DNC not to vote before time. FL and Mich voters should hold their party officials responsible for this nonsense. As a matter of fact they should be voted out of office. These are the most unqualified office holders i have ever seen. They pretend as though they are there for the goodwill of the people, whereas they are there for their private interest. Shame on them.

WE LOVE YOU OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OBAMA '08 & '12

Simply put, if the Clinton team had won February's Super-Tuesday in a dominating fashion, there would be no DNC-RBC meeting this Saturday. The Clinton's would have taken the Democratic nomination without a second thought regarding the seating of Michigan and Florida delegates. If by magic the Clinton's could hold the cards that are now in Obama’s hands (total delegates) – - – then Michigan & Florida would have no ally in the Clintons.

So will Hillary and Obama attend this meeting?

I hope the DNC will make the correct decision. What ponders me is why the DNC would meet anyway when the democrats agreed earlier during the campaign that Florida and Michigan would be penalized for having their election early...

Bill Clinton's on words, "there's a cover-up going on".

As a lifelong Republican, I have watched the events of this year's election with great interest. While I was lukewarm about all of the Republican candidates, including McCain, I was disgusted by Clinton's "do-whatever-it-takes" strategy. To hell with ethical behavior, to hell with the truth, to hell with good taste. Of course, we shouldn't be surprised – she is pathetic.

So recently, I have found the new promise of Obama very appealing. Someone that we all can believe in – even a life-long Republican (with an open mind). But I will be disgusted again if the DNC RBC changes the rules of the game this late in the contest. I will lose all faith in a system that has warranted little faith to begin with.

Any 10 year old knows that you change the rules only in the NEXT contest, not near the end of the current contest to appease the pitiful whining of the losing team. Imagine a close football game in which two nearly tied teams play to near the end of the game. Team A kicks a very close, but successful field goal. Team B attacks, cries, whines. My fans showed up, they cry, they deserve this victory! Then the referees huddle and decide to move the goal posts back 5 feet, invalidating the goal. Does anyone seriosuly think this fair?

The DNC RBC better think very carefully about this. I realize they are in a difficult spot, and may consider a "middle ground" to appease Clinton fans. But there is NO middle ground. The rules at the outset of the contest are the only ones that count (Rules that the hypocrite Clinton embraced when she thought she didn't need them). Changing them now would bring the integrity of the process and indeed of the Democratic party into question. And many of us considering a change in our political lives will have to look elsewhere for something to believe in.

This is very shameful that the super delegates will allow it to even come down to this. The Rules and Bye Laws committee made the rules from the begining. And everybody agreed to them before the first vote was ever casted. Now why the need to try and change the rules? Because someone is so desperate to do and say anything to try and win a nomination. What is the super delegates doing? If you are a super delegate my question to you is what are you waiting for. There is no mathematical probability out there that suggest Clinton can win this. So what is the reluctance in endorsing. At this point, it doesn't matter who you want to endorse. If you want Obama make it known, if you want Hillary make it known. Super Delegate, with all due respect, you are doing more harm by not speaking up. If you can't make up your mind by June 1st as Howard Dean suggested, then you don't need to even speak up. You might as well stay put and never endorse.
Is this something hard to do? Apples or Oranges....

Glad to see that this is going to be a public meeting. The need for transparency couldn't be any higher. Let's see what matters. Will the party and any hope of a Democrat getting into the White House be sacrificed? Or is the DNC leadership going to show some minerals?

We will see.

Hillary has a right to keep fighting. We live in a democracy and has the right and freedom to go for the top job for as long as she wants!!

I support her and will not vote for Osama...oops, Obama if she doesn't get the nomination. He might look good now, but just wait. His charisma and smile are covering his inexperience, inability to come up with a plan of his own(stole Hillary's), no back bone, inability to make a decision, act quickly, know what to do from day one, lack of credibility, lack of foreign experience, ability to talk without a prewritten speech/cheat sheet, talk without stumbling and stuttering, superiority complex.... Does he really think he can do what bigger and better Presidents have not been able to? Drink on dreamer.

Keep fighting Hillary. I will always support your cause!!

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See, everyone is clearly not happy with Obama.
If so, the superdelegates would have made the final push and he would have enough.

Doesn't matter how you feel about any of the candidates, why do Obama supporter hope for change when the other two candidates have a life time of work that you can just read about and know what they are going to do?

This man is going to be a laughing stock and disgrace for educated black people, he knows nothing and listens to no one except people hungering for power that are using his popularity to get it.

This is the worst election season i have ever seen. Democrats just never seem to get it.

Finally the dream ends..The party elders will do the right thing, and deal w/FL and MI. I really don't think they should be seated, but they probably will be. I feel for the people in both states. I blame the republican administations that are in power, and knew this would cause issues for the democrats. However, that plan will blow up on them when this problem is resolved.

"Duplicate comments detected"??? They why don't you post the first one. There is NO OTHER comment on this blog, so it can't be for lack of space.

The problem is that if the Dems ignore Florida and Michigan, they will lose the voters in those states come the general election. Despite everyone worrying about breaking the "rules," it wasn't the FL & MI voters that actually chose to move up the primaries. Somehow Dem voters in FL are being punished for the actions of their Republican governor (Charlie Crist).

No matter what, these protests (on both sides) are becoming fueled by too much anger and hatred. It's going to take a lot to calm down supporters and get everyone working together so we can actually defeat McCain.

seems this candidate, and the others frequently mentioned as potential new commanders in chief of the USA, fail, just as current chief to address the financial markets, and the negative effect oil speculaters are having on our Nation, it's people, and our National security.

HILLARY CLINTON IS THE NEW TONYA HARDING, SHE WILL CLUB HIM IN THE LEG AND BE THE DEMOCRATIC NOMINEE, BUT COMES NOVEMBER , LIKE TONYA, SHE WILL LOSE THE GOLD. WHY? ASK YOUR SELF...WHAT GOES AROUND COMES AROUND.

The tine has come when the trumpet of victory will sound. I am not against Hillary. But i think it is high time she caution her supporters to stop what ever they are planning to do. Instead, i think she should go ahead and start looking for ways to rebulid this party and to stand side by side with Obama. As for FL and Mich, there should be no two ways in trying to resolve this issue. While we were young, our parents taught us that, to be a man we should never mak a promise we can never keep. We should make our words and actions to be our bones. all abide to. We were being punished for breaking the laws binding our family. These were rules and laws we Hillary should keep her promise. It is just unfortunate that,Hillary is going through this, that is the reason why she is trying to make sure that she gets the nomination. Well, if truly the bylaws committee members are truly democratic and have conscience, then they are going to do what is right for both candidates. GOD BLESS AMERICA.

"We will unify when all this is over." This is what I heard from Obama and Hillary as speculations were growing about disunity among Demoncrats. But it seems now that is not the case. Unity seems to be far fetch. I hope the people of Fl and MI will understand that Obama has nothing to do with all that is happening right now. A law abiding person will definitely say Obama abided by the DNC rules and regulations. Accordingly, the Executive brunch of government interprets the laws made by the senators and the representatives. IF HILLARY IS NOT ABIDING BY THE INTEPRETATION OF THE BYLAWS OF THE DNC, HOW WILL SHE INTEPRET THE EXECUTIVE LAWS CORRECTLY? This is a shame. Because of one person, the rules and regulations governing a party should be change. I'm totally disappointed with all this.

I have witnessed incredible ignorance about the political process, most recently about our candidate selection process. The courts have no say so in how the parties select their candidate. It is the DNC and the RNC who decide the rules and each candidate in order to participate to become that party’s nominee must agree and abide by them. The DNC and RNC are not Government entities, we have no constitutional right to require or direct them to change their rules, particularly three quarters of the way in the process.

As a Michigan voter, I hold both the Republican and Democratic leaders of my state solely responsible for putting us in this situation. I watched with dismay last year when we Michigan voters were told our primary date would change and that our votes would not count. Our state leaders knew the consequences and their reasoning was that in the future it would make a difference.

At no time was there any outrage, or protests from either camp. Obama as requested by the DNC took his name off the ballot as did Edwards. Hillary didn’t but remarked she didn’t because our votes wouldn’t count anyway.

I am tired of the intentional division and intentional misinformation. We are headed down the same path as we have in 2000 and 2004. With ignorance and apathy this nation will end up with a Bush surrogate in the White House with McSame. Everyone who will vote for him believing that he is moderate or a better alternative they will reap the consequences.

And deservedly so!

Carol a Michigan voter

If every vote does not count the DNC is in fact as bad as the RNC!

Ok, we have the DNC meeting, P.R., S.D. and Montana remaining. Within 7-8 days, this will be over. Hopefully, Hillary will come out with an excellent exit speech, stand by Obama and fight for him. Although I think Sebelius has a better chance of being Barack's V.P. than Hillary does at this point, all "true" Democrats must come together over the next week or two and get ready to fight the Republicans. If anyone feels that they can't vote for Barack or will vote for McCain instead or say they will write Hillary's name on the ballot, you are a Republican and we don't need you anyways. Don't be mad at Barack, he's done an excellent job. He was the underdog who fought harder than Hillary or you could ever imagine. She lost because of her. You can't win the nomination or General Election because of your last name. Needless to say, Barack took advantage of her ignorance and that's why he will be the nominee. Join us and if your a Barack supporter and need something to do on the 31st, get down to D.C and join the "Voter Registration Event". We need you!

I believe that FL and MI delegates should be seated at the convention.
I feel that the rules were broken and there has to be somrthing put in place to deter this in the future for other states who might consider doing this if nothing happens to those who break the rules.

At this point it is not about Hillary or Obama

They should seat them so that they can participate in the GE but the primary votes should not counts as was stated when the candidates signed the rules of engagement for this primary.

You can never know the oputcome from the primary because voters were told that thier votes would not count and some people did not bother to come out because of that. There were those who were not on the ballot I hear because of the rules that were in place so how can you get a true count as to who voted for whom. It just would not be an accurate count.

Let them participate in the general election but leave the punishment as it is by not counting the primary votes.

It really should take about 30 seconds to do.

All they have to do is hold up the contract that had Clinton's, Obama's, and the other candidates signatures on it that specifically said that the no one could campaign in the penalized states.

50/50 for both states is the only fair way. A 5 year old could decide this. Man this is unnecessary drama.

Hillary needs to withdraw from this contest and there will be no more problem.

It's the delegate count, stupid.

Follow the money...I'm sure that's what this is all about....Who has the most money, DNC????????Who has the most money?????

FOLLOW THE MONEY AND THE CAMPAIGN DONATIONS!!!

FOLLOW THE MONEY!!!!!

This is really exciting. We have to thank DNC, FL and MI for having created the hottest ticket in town. GOP lost a great opportunity for publicity, which can be maneuvered to their advantage in this election. As an Independent, I still can't believe this is happening. DNC is lucky that there are only two states, FL and MI to deal with. After this, they will have another four years to think up a better plan for their primary and superdelegates. Never say never. It will happen again as long as any Clinton stays around. Whatever happens, No more Clinton or Bush. We have had enough American dynasties.

Best way is to count the millions of voters that voted.

Common sense tells you that.

Forget about hurting Obama's feelings. Obama is just one.

We are talking about millions of voters.

I would not want to be in this meeting.. first of there shouldn't even be a meeting... they broke the rules and if Florida and Michigan want to be mad they need to be mad at the party leaders.

1. The people in Florida knew their votes would not count.

2. The canidates knew that they didn't count.

3. DNC should honor the rules and stand by their decision.

4. Hillary needs to grow up and stop whining.

5. Obama needs to stay on the mark and talk about the issues.

6. McCain and Bush just needs to go away. far far away!

No one is perfect.. but if the DNC overturn their decision.. the world better get ready for a long and difficult time to answer to the many protests that are ahead.

Congrats Hillary!

What a fine mess you have caused!

COUNT THE VOTES.................

COUNT THE VOTES.................

COUNT THE VOTES.................

THANK YOU, DNC.

One other note, when Ted Kennedy ran he and Jimmy Carter were still at it until August. Why should Hillary get out before all the states have even voted. I say take it to the convention...Look what Carter got us?

Why did hillary say one time that they required each and other, 2026 delegates to win the nomination then changed to 2216 on an other speech as I watched?

Roland Martin: I couldn't have said it better myself!!! Your article today titled: "Commentary: No graceful bow-out for Clinton" is genius. Clintonistas have failed us and they need to let go of their power-hungry tactics. Clinton supporters think that Clinton really CARES about their votes, but she could really CARE LESS!! Hillary only cares about herself and has ONLY cared about herself throughout her entire life. For those that doubt me, check out Hillary The Movie and see for yourself. Do a little digging and realize that the false speeches of your candidate are anything but true. For those bashing Obama for all the FL-MI mess need a reality check. Last time I checked, it was 2008 and the old Washington politics have failed us and put us where we are today: a sinking hole. Please: it is better to have hope and push for change, than to never have tried at all. That's what you'll get with McShame and Clinton... you will get the same old politics, the same old war, the same old fear tactics, the same old political pandering, and the same old broken America.

America: WAKE UP!!!

DNC, the Voters know that you hate Senator Hillary Clinton and former President Bill Clinton, please tell us why do you hate the Voters???

Why was Michigan and Florida punished, however other states that broke the same rules, were not punished???

COUNT THE VOTES!!!!

SEAT THE MICHIGAN AND FLORIDA DELEGATIONS!!!

INVESTIGATE ILLEGAL CAUCUS VOTING!!!

Democracy only works in places where a majority of people understand about their rights. A majority can make wrong judgment otherwise (althougth that's in the process). Dictators always use that as an excuse for their existence.

A handful of elitists have almost suceeded in convincing Americans and the other part of the world with their propaganda what the mainstream average Americans don't represent.

Democracy for Americans!

Hillary 2008

if both clinton and obama supporters are goin to be there, then its

goin to get real messy, ooohhhh

GO OBAMA '08 – '16

IF NOT OBAMA – THEN MCCAIN

NEVER LIAR-RY CLINTON

I hope they have the sense to seat the delegates. We must write in Hillary Clinton in November if the delegates do not come to their senses before then. I have a gut feeling Obama is hiding something. I can't put my finger on it but it is there. I don't trust him and I am seldom wrong in my impressions of people. I don't trust Michelle, she seems to be really strange in her message. The plight of blacks in this country is her main concern, she probably believes everything she has heard from Rev. Wright. Obamas' lies are comming home to roost. Selma,Kennedys and now the Uncle in WWll. Obama says' what ever he thinks the droids want to hear.

Hillary offered to help pay for revotes in Florida and MIchigan months ago. With a race as close as this one, their votes are and will be crucial, now and in Nov. She respects every voter in both states and still thinks that their votes should count.

Barack and his fans seem never to have understood that making sure that the people in Florida and Michigan are treated fairly is crucial to any Democrat running for President of the United States in Nov. Once it became clear that this race was going to be close, he worked hard to make sure that the voters of Michigan and Florida would continue to be punished for the failures of the political leaders in those states.

That's right, to win the nomination, Barack Obama was willing to disrespect and disenfranchise the voters of Michigan and Florida by working hard to block any chance for them to have a revote.

To win the nomination, Barack Obama was and still is wiling to jeopardize the chances of any Democratic candidate winning in Nov.

To the voters of Michigan and Florida, demand that your votes are accurately and fully reflected with all your delegates at the Party's convention.

COUNT THE VOTES!

HILLARY CLINTON '08

If Hillary is anywhere on the ticket in Novermber, I will NOT vote that way. I am so sick of her comments, especially the Kennedy comment. There is NO way she is electable in November. Millions and Millions of people will NOT vote for her, more than who would vote for her.

Hillary is a poor role model for women and she makes me sorry to be a woman.

This should be quite a circus ! I can't wait ! ! !

The clintons cannot change the math now. Its over.

does anyone else believe that Hillary is really caring about the party, the country, the people she says she wants to help? If she becomes the president, then we are looking at 4 years of lies, mis-spoken statements, and shedding of blame because she was told something and not check out the story first. Maybe we can look forward to pushing the button on the nukes , and think that no one would notice.

The race is not for the American people, but for her number one fan - herself.

she needs to be stopped and only the DNC can do it – or we all will pay for it by the defeat of the D-party in Washington Dc to keep the old Bush / new McCain policies in place and the US will be back in the dark ages quicker than you can say "god what have I done"

I live in DC. I have a lot of popcorn. I cannot wait to go watch the feuding party members. The Obama supporters are so superficial. They think a mere "name change" will change the substance of what they are doing.....But that is consistent with his campaign [this probably guarantees that CNN will not post this. Well, maybe they will surprise me.]

Why is it that when Senator Obama says something, he always has an excuse as to "what I meant to say." And people just keep on letting him slide by. Take the blinders off folks. I'm sure if every American goes back through their history, they will find a great uncle who served too.

On Thursday’s “Tucker” on MSNBC, David Shuster, who was serving as guest-host of the program, made a comment about Chelsea Clinton and the Clinton campaign that was irresponsible and inappropriate. Shuster, who apologized this morning on MSNBC and will again this evening, has been suspended from appearing on all NBC News broadcasts, other than to make his apology. He has also extended an apology to the Clinton family. NBC News takes these matters seriously, and offers our sincere regrets to the Clintons for the remarks.

Makes you wonder why Matthews wasn’t suspended.

That's cool. Only "Operation Chaos" Repugnican fools and those Hillary supporters stupid enough to be duped by those Chaos idiots are going to be there protesting. We Obama watchguards are just going to be there to make sure her supporters don't get too rowdy and brainlessly insane when the verdict is handed down by the commitee and it doesn't go in Hillarity's favor enough to make a difference in the delegate count.

Obama/Sebelius '08!!

I just wish that the DNC would go ahead and endorse Senator Obama, divide the MI and FL votes and/or delegates and stop this mudd slinging by the Clintons. Bill Clinton is a lier and a cheat and so is Hillary Clinton. They keep changing the rules to suit them and not follow the rules of the DNC and the Republicans are loving it. Senator Obama's life and his wife's life is on the line and it is like the DNC, Clintons and Bush/McCain & Republicans are loving it. Senator Obama is the best candidate that the USA has ever had and white people cannot believe it and don't want it for the most part. Please get over you royal whiteness and elect this man, endorse him whatever needs to be done to get him in the Oval Office as President of the United States of America. Stop the BULL!

Disgruntled Democrats and party officials alike took to the Web, amid complaints from disappointed would-be attendees that they had successfully registered, only to see that confirmation disappear. DNC officials said some had missed out on their chance by moments.

NOW THE DISGRUNTLED DEMOCRATS KNOW HOW THE CITIZENS OF FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN FEEL!

The DNC better make good on these two states. They must count the states, in the primary election and not just decide that they will be seated at the convention, without their votes counting in the primaries.

But perhaps the only solutions would be for the race to continue to the convention and have the whole democratic party decide the nominee at the convention.

I think that would be the only legitimate solution to the DNC's mismanagement of these primaries.

ONLY SOLUTION: SEND ALL THE DELEGATES TO THE CONVENTION AND HAVE AN OLD FASHION VOTING BY THE DELEGATES THAT REPRESENT THE VOTERS BACK HOME!

Don't rename it a voter registration event!!!! Protest, Protest, Protest. Hillary Rodham Clinton is a liar and a cheat. Show your support for Senator Obama.

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The point being it was his relative's service to his country, not Mr. Obama's service.

Mr. Obama's relative is not running for public office.

His relative's service is not something the public should take into consideration when casting their vote.

Mr. Obama seems confused as to who's service is in question and why he should be elected not his relative.

This would have been a chance of a life time. I hope both camps together with the leaders follow the rules. I know the old adage that goes 'rules are meant to be broken'. The rules can be tweaked a little but only if all sides are in agreement.

Stick to the rules as set forth by the DNC a year ago. Equally divide the delegates. Anything else and the DNC will lose the respect of it's rank and file

The DNC should not give in to the Clintons demands simply because they are the Clintons. They are trying to change the rules to fit their needs. It was stated by the DNC agreed at the beginning by the candidates that the votes would not count since the two states voted early. I do think that the two states should be represented and all delegates should be split between Obama and Clinton. There were a lot of voters that did not vote because they were told that it would not count, what is to be done for them? They would be disenfranchised and that would not be fair to them. The Clintons are trying to bully their way into the nomination.

The point being it was his relative's service to his country, not Mr. Obama's service.

Mr. Obama's relative is not runiing for public office.

His relative's service is not something the public should take into consideration when casting their vote.

Mr. Obama seems confused as to who's service is in question and why he should be elected not his relative.

I really hope that this meeting ends on a positive note. Florida and Michigan should be counted!!! Let Hillary Clinton fight her way to the nomination she so well deserves. I still believe that she is the more qualified candidate to run against John McCain. We need you Senator Clinton so keep fighting for us. Hope to see you in the White House. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I do believe some delegates will be seated and I'm not sure by how much necessarily, to tell you the truth. But I do believe some delegates will be seated..........the only thing that I don't like about this is the fact that it wasn't even done fair and the DNC should not be blame whether they knew they would have to seat the delegates. Don't tell me all of a sudden they've become psychics in one morning....

Don't get me wrong, they will seat some delegates but I don't expect ALL of them to be seated...........this is literally about listening, not understanding....everyone has to cooperate....

I believe it is only "democratic" to count every vote and hear every voice. I agree with Hillary Clinton.

Since this meeting is prompted by Hillory's protest that Michigan and Florida delegates be seated according to their recent primaries, will someone please demand that she explain her dispicable HYPOCRISY–she previously agreed publicly for all the nation to hear that these two states would not be seated because they violated DNC rules.
She had no problem disenfranchising the voters back then. Now that she is losing, she suddenly wants the votes to count from Michigan even if her opponent didn't even appear on the ballot, and from Florida where no major campaigning occurred.

Would some Clinton supporter please explain how they can vote for such a dishonest candidate?

This is a shame. Obama has maintained and won this nominee fair and square. OBAMA and CLINTON agreed and signed the same legal documents stating that they both agreed to not to count Florida and Michigan votes since they broke the rules, everyone understood the rules.

“George Bush’s spending has sent the economy in a tailspin and put Social Security in jeopardy,” says the announcer in the 30-second spot. “Hillary Clinton will stop spending money America doesn’t have.” and “I will get us back to fiscal responsibility,” says Clinton, in a clip drawn from her stump speech. How? she can’t run a campaign without loaning herself money to continue, let's not forget she is in the red for 20+ million. dollars. She actually took a little boys money after he sold his toys for $400. Being our president, please relize we are talking about a lot more then what she and her camp has mismanaged

Then she goes as far as to say “Some people say the presidential primary in South Dakota doesn’t much matter". If I'm not mistaken she is the one that said the small states votes don't count. Please make sure you check the facts before you go vote on Tuesday.

“Our purpose is not to divide the party or attack the DNC or Senator Obama. Yea, right another lie........before 3:00 in the AM.

I hope the voice of the people is heard. Remind everyone that Obama broke the rules when he did a tv ad in Florida before the primary there.

We should be able to see the Clinton campaign for what they really are. I'll be watching.

The Democratic Party has to honor every vote in Florida and Michigan by accurately representing every one of their votes with the full number of delegates at the convention.

If the Party chooses not to respect every one of their votes, then the Party should expect every one of the voters in Florida and Michigan to turn their backs on the Democratic candidate for whom they did not have a say in selecting.

Turn your backs on them, and they'll turn their backs on you. Honor the votes, or you'll just be shooting yourselves in the foot.

HILLARY CLINTON '08

Why do most Obama supporters on these blogs sound like their about 14 years old? Where is the higher education and intelligence we heard so much about?

Just wondering.

This is one big mess. I ,hope when I cry I can get my way. Nothing personal to the people because I think it was unfair to them that they suffer for the mistakes of others, however the party rules were in play and set until Hillary threw a tantrum after Super Tuesday, how could she agree then to disagree. I hope when this comes to a close the people will hve their say and the right one is chosen.

Obama 08

The only completely fair way to resolve the Florida and Michigan issue – other than going with the original plan, which was leaving them out – is to completely re-do the primaries for both parties, with at least two weeks of campaigning ahead of time in both states, and all the candidates' names on the ballots, including the ones who have already dropped out. You have to do both parties in order to be fair to voters who would normally have voted in the Democratic Primary, but since they were told well in advance that such a vote wouldn't mean squat, voted in the Republican Primary instead.

Finally, it's not fair to the DNC, RNC, or FL and MI taxpayers to make any of them pay for this garbage, so it should all be funded directly from the wallets of people like the Hillary supporters here on the Ticker, who are aching so badly for those states to count. As the cliche goes, put your money where your mouth is. Maybe the queen herself could also throw in a few crumbs from her $109 million bank account.

The Key to Democrats’ Win: Let FL and MI Redo Primary

Democrats, including Dean, Obama, and Hillary, should know that nothing is more important now than resolving the problem of FL and MI delegates. Without resolving this difficulty will leave an open-ended primary process, create chaos at the convention, and eventually suffer a defeat in the general election. Unless both candidates agree, whatever DNC decide on May 31 still will not solve the problem. Furthermore, if DNC decide to punish FL and MI, they may just as well kiss good bye to these two states and accept the defeat in November. But if Obama and Hillary are unable to agree on any formula, what should DNC do? The only unambiguous way is to redo the primary. Remember, all rules governing the nomination are decided by DNC. There is no such thing as “rule is the rule”, because DNC need to invent rules to fit the situation. For example, what should be the threshold for this year’s nomination? Any number the DNC set will be challenged not only at the convention but also in courts. However, there is a rule that will never change: rules must be fair, legal, and winning. Unless both candidates agree, the only fair, legal, and winning decision that DNC can make now is to redo the primary in Florida and Michigan. After this is done, one candidate surely will get more than half of the total delegates to win the nomination, and the other can humbly accept the result.

We can all thank the "LYING DO ANYTHING AT ANY COST" CLINTONS for more of the devide among democrats that will take place on Saturday.

What a sham on Billary's part to claim this in the name of fairness to voters. She AGREED to the rules regarding MI. and FL. up until she was getting beat by Obama...then all of a sudden......

......THE CRYING AND LYING BEGAN......ANYTHING FOR YOUR BIRTHRIGHT EVIL QUEEN.

You have totally destroyed any legacy you and Bubba had left....
................Enjoy your retirement in the Senate............

OBAMA '08!

CNN is biased. They are inviting comments here from liberals so that they can publish them here and all of us readers can read them. They have not published my commetns because I am an independent and I want liars like Barack Obama to fade away. Barack, Go away. Yopu are not fit to govern our country.

This is what real politics is all about. It should be fun to watch.

Bill talks about disrespecting Hillary..well you have to give respect to get respect and she has respected NO states she has lost, No experts who disagree with her, No ethnic group not in her corner, No result that does not favor her and mostly has not respected the admirable campaign that Obama and his people have put together to defeat the Clinton Machine.
Those that underestimate the skills, abilities and intelligence of Obama are fools and Hillary has the dunce cap on at this time.

A bunch of party insiders have decided that Obama will be the nominee and have interpeted the rules to further that aim. If Obama does get the nomination, that will split the party and I and many others will leave rather than vote for the most inexperienced and most liberal Senator currently in office. Insiders like Dean/Kemmedy/Kerry would rather control a losing dem party than have Hillary lead a victorious one. No more money or party line votes for me.

Somebody should sit up front with a sign: "No delegates for those who agreed they would not count."

For, you know, Hillary

Clinton / Lewinsky '12

Democrats Unite!!!!!!!!!!!

USA Unite!!!!!!!!!!!!

Republicans, Independents, Libertarians, etc. WELCOME.

OBAMA '08!!!!!!!!!!!!

I hope CNN plans to cover this.

I want to see the Clinton Camps last ditch effort televised!

Cover it CNN

NEXT CLINTON WILL WANT TO MOVE THE ELECTION TO 2009 AND SAY THIS WAS A PRACTICE ELECTION!

That's awesome. The Democratic race is being compared to a Hannah Montana concert!!! Hahahhahaha!!!!

All we need to do is what she has done here it is Hillary the rules are the rules. SHE SIGNED AND AGREED TO THAT PLEDGE, AGAIN SHE HAS NO SHAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!! SHE SIGNED AND AGREED TO THAT PLEDGE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ALL ABOUT THE CLINITONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT IS OVER SHE NEEDS TO TAKE BILL!! AND GO AWAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

CNN PLEASE POST

Dear DNC

You must stick by the rules stated by the DNC before this election. I am a high school football coach we do not change the rules so the other team can catch up. You guys need to tell Hillary the rules are the rules. SHE SIGNED AND AGREED TO THAT PLEDGE, WHAT DOES THIS TEACH OUR CHILDREN! Do not be weak on this issue. Obama can get those voters back I campaigned here in Utah for him he won this state by a large margin we actually voted in this state.

Hillary needs to do what’s right; someone needs to explain to her that she needs to do the greater good for America and our children. She is taking the steam out of this campaign. So I ask all of you to stick to the rules and do what’s right. The whole world is watching America right now.

INTEGRITY OR HOUNESTY THE CLINTON’S HAVE PROVEN THEY HAVE NONE!

Dear DNC

You must stick by the rules stated by the DNC before this election. I am a high school football coach we do not change the rules so the other team can catch up. You guys need to tell Hillary the rules are the rules. SHE SIGNED AND AGREED TO THAT PLEDGE, WHAT DOES THIS TEACH OUR CHILDREN! Do not be weak on this issue. Obama can get those voters back I campaigned here in Utah for him he won this state by a large margin we actually voted in this state.

Hillary needs to do what’s right; someone needs to explain to her that she needs to do the greater good for America and our children. She is taking the steam out of this campaign. So I ask all of you to stick to the rules and do what’s right. The whole world is watching America right now.

INTEGRITY OR HOUNESTY THE CLINTON’S HAVE PROVEN THEY HAVE NONE!

DEMS `08!!!!!!!!!

DEMS `08!!!!!!!!!

DEMS `08!!!!!!!!!

DEMS `08!!!!!!!!!

DEMS `08!!!!!!!!!

DEMS `08!!!!!!!!!

Seattle LOVES Obama!

A "Voter registration event" – Please – Guess the obama group thought a protest might turn into a riot – or – would not look too good to have obama try to BLOCK voters in FL & MI – AGAIN!!!!
This time it will be on TV – and we will ALL watch – not the back room attorney's sent to FL to Stop the Votes! Funny how the obama group constantly cries – he followed the rules – you can't count these votes – BUT – The FACT is that Obama BLOCKED a RE-VOTE – WHY?????
Call it whatever you want – BUT do NOT ever think it will become a
"party unity" rally – because it NEVER will – think your guy of UNITY has made sure of that!

My left testicle! I'll give me left testicle to be a fly on the wall!

Please, whoever is going saturday... stand firm and proud, but don't be stupid. No violence, the GOP would just love that.

Obama 08' (but Clinton would do in a pinch too!)

If they are smart, they will figure out a way to give this to Biden.

Although that was not my first choice, I honestly think the other two contenders are too flawed to win. My first choice was Edwards, but there is too much trouble with the economy and the war for him. He would/will make a great populist prez, once we dig ourselves out of this hole we threw ourselves in. But we won't be getting out anytime soon since the right's new lapdog McCain will be in the oval office. Leave it to the dem's to throw this thing away.

Florida & Michigan should be able to vote.

It is only fair to the people of these two states.

Florida & Michigan should NOT be left out.

We are for the people of these states........and Hillary Clinton.

Looks like Hilary is not the only one who can have a slip of the tongue.
As for Obama's remarks; "How unfortunate."

Hopefully with all those witnesses, the Clintons won't be able to succeed in their attempted robbery.

No one is pushing Hillary out, but we sure will be glad when she goes through that door. Buh-bye.

It will be the hottest meeting in town if the DNC gives away the store. I hope they hold their ground with Billary and not be bamboozled.

Note to the DNC:

Do not take Barack's money and give it to Hillary to pay off her stupid debt that SHE got herself into. She can't take care of her own affairs, how can she take care of the country? She can't.

Hillary is the most selfish, self-centered person on the planet, and I can't wait until she exits stage left. Or in her case stage right, along with McSame.

Don't go away angry Hillary, just go.

I'll watch it on TV with a better view of everything.

It's not the Superbowl...

The only reason the whole Michigan and Florida thing is even an issue right now is because Hillary Clinton needs those delegates to even have a chance to win the nomination. If Hillary were in the lead, and Obama needed those delegates to stay in the race, all of Hillary's supporters would be screaming bloody murder if those delegates were seated. Face it, Hillary supporters, that is the only reason you care, it is because "your girl" is behind. Besides, both states clearly broke the rules that were agreed upon before the primary process even started.

Obama '08

It would be bad to change the rules during the process. It is also bad to leave MI and FL outside the convention. The root of the problem is the undemocratic privilege of Iowa, New Hampshire, Sout Carolina, and Nevada to vote before the other states, but it is too late now to do something about that. It is not too late to do something about 2012. My preference would be two or more rounds of voting, and each state can decide which round they want to belong to. A stretched-out primary seems actually good for the process, to test the endurance of the candidates. I hope that the Democratic party doesn't adopt a "first at the pole" rule like the Republicans but something more just like an instant run-off within the party.

I LIVE IN FLORIDA AND THEY TOLD US THESE VOTES WOULD NOT COUNT SO A LOT OF PEOPLE DIDN'T VOTE EVERYBODY KNEW THAT WHY IN THE WORLD DO WE ALWAYS GOT TO LOOK LIKE THE FOOLS WHEN ITS TIME TO VOTE DON'T COUNT THESE VOTES BECAUSE ONE PERSON IS NOT WINNING. EVERYBODYS VOICE IN FLORIDA WAS NOT HEARD MRS.CLINTON!!!!! WE KNEW THESE WOULD NOT COUNT GET THAT PLEASEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

the wicked witch of the east will win, but be hated by millions.

If the DNC bows under pressure from billionaire contributor's and seats Florida and Michigan at anything but 50/50, I will vote Republican for the first time and consider it a vote against corruption and Hillary's nasty campaign tactics. I cannot believe it has come down to this......shame on all of you involved in this charade.

Will this meeting finally put an end to this fiasco? I hope that no matter the outcome, this will finally put Hillary out to pasture As her husband said, if you don't want to play in the game, get off the field.

Yes, and I'm sure Hillary can't wait to "perform" one last time.

The DNC needs to get a timer and when her time is up, it will be up. Also they need to tell the Clintons who is in charge. Billary doesn't own the country.

Kick the Clintons to the curb and let's be done with this already. And if they pull that "more popular votes" lie just tell them where they can go–anywhere, but the White House.

Obama 08

The DNC will have a difficult job, settling this since Hillary wants the entire goal post moved and has her followers believing Obama had something to do with all of this. WHERE ARE THE HEADS of THE HILLARY SUPPORTERS?? Someplace in the dark for sure.

Hillary signed an agreement in the beginning and only cares for these votes for her own campaign. She didn't care in the beginning. And she doesn't care about the "small states", insinuating they don't count.
It is a crude joke. Another example of how she would run our nation, GOD FORBID.

All BLAME is on those in FLA.and Mich. who were responsible for moving the primary's KNOWINGLY against the rules.

I think the DNC should stick with the rules they set in the beginning and redirect Hillary's followers to those at fault, and not count any of the votes and not allow any seating of the delegates, PERIOD!! Want to protest, protest at home where your state messed it up for you. And Hillary needs a stern NO to the games she has played in this.

People who don't support this are acting like children. It is GROW UP time. RULE CHANGES IN THE MIDDLE or END OF THE GAME ARE NOT ALLOWED. Get over it!!!

IF the comittee decides not to seat FL and MI delegates it will take a lot less time for a violent riot to break out.

LOL...

I'd rather see Hanna Montana...

All joking aside... there will be plenty of people out front carrying their signs you can bet!

DNC IS ONE OF THE BIGGEST PROBLEMS IN THIS ELECTION RACE. FIXING EVERYTHING TOWARD OBAMA WITH SUPER DELICATES ETC. WHAT COMES AROUND GOES GOES AROUND. HRC HAS BEEN TRASHED BY ALL OF THEM, EXXSPECIALLY O.B. SUPPORTERS. THEY ARE THE WORST HATERS. CALLING US UNEDUCATED. WE KNOW WHAT OUR CANIDATE IS ABOUT AND HOW MUCH SHE HAS BEEN THERE FOR US THROUGH THE YEARS.OBAMA COULDN'T EVEN BE FOR NEW ORLEANS WHEN THEY ASKED HIM EARLIER. HRC DIDN'T HESITATE. THATS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BOTH CANIDATES. HRC IS FOR US ,O.B. IS FOR HIMSELF AND MAKING HISTORY.

Going to the DNC would be great fun with plenty of good stories.
Obama's Great Uncle helped liberate Auschwitz and HE helped liberate the Jews during the "Raid on Entebbe". I think he was working as a soldier in Uganda at the time. With Hillary and the bullets flying, this sounds like fun.

...oh. The DNC will give all the FL and MI delegates space at the convention.

However, only 50% will go as the vote on FL and MI primary dates. The remainder will go according to the national Poll of Poll results as of 5/30!

Sorry Senator Clinton – you come in 2nd! Senator Obama is the party's nominee!

At the end of the meeting they plan to have Shrill & Bill come up to the stage as if they were giving them an award, but instead of an award they will all start singing:

Hit the road, Jack,
And don't you come back no more, no more, no more, no more.
Hit the road, Jack,
And don't you come back no more!!!!!

I will definitely be watching every minute of it. It will be very interesting to see how the manage to appease both sides.

Obama must be fair but not too appeasing; this is a test for you on dealing with someone that is pressuring you and being unreasonable. Be tough but fair. Give a little but don’t cave in.

They need to seat the delegates after the nominee is selected.florida and michigan should decide the outcome of the primaries and also they need to strip florida of their superdelegates vote they shouldn't be able to vote they just like Hilary didn't complain at the time now they want to change the game

If HILLARY wins, it's a surefire winner! If its the Intern, no way! The Democratic Party should nominate the strongest candidate, not an amateur one!!!!! He will just be trashed by the Republican party! I need a fighter!!!!! Not an Intern!!!!!!!!!!

I call it a rumble. And the Clinton gang started it!

It doesn't matter how they seat the delegates. Obama will be the Democratic nominee, he has earned it. I encourage all Obama supporters to do something productive rather than protest. Commit to registering at least 1 person to vote tomorrow. Donate or make phone calls.

I bet its the hottest ticket! How silly it is to be debating or discussing the "rules" everyone agreed to. Rules are rules...... maybe not with the DNC.

There are many FL voters who have expressed their displeasure with the DNC by threatening to vote for McBush. To them I say:

Go right ahead, if you want more troops dead, more debt acquired, more failed foreign policy, more division, more same-old. The fact is 70% of Americans think Bush has failed, as goes Bush ...... so goes McBush. Just don't complain when your vote causes our nation more grief. Don't utter one single complaint! You want McBush, you are welcome to him.

Why bother? They are just going to undermine Hillary once again. I would just urge Democrats from michigan and florida to vote Mccain and prove to the DNC that we are not a party of "fixed" races. NO OBAMA!

Listen well DNC-–count all of our Florida votes now or you'll have none to count in November.

The good citizens of Florida voted in good conscience and don't give a rats a__ about rules made in some backroom by a bunch of Democratic party hacks.

Remember, a chad in the hand is worth two in the bush.

of course we are here to make sure democrazy wins by voting OBAMA!

NO CHANGING THE RULES FOR THE CLINTONS.....

there will be a riot when hillary does not get her way. and it will be disgusting. and I will blame hillary for this one....

BARACK / SEBELIUS 08

BARACK THE VOTE!!!!!!!!

What did the Republicans do besides criticizing ? Oh I remember, they invaded Iraq on false charges and lies.

You know these things actually takes spot light off of McShame.!!!

I'm so glad this meeting will take place, I'm about sick of all this Clinton nonsense. It's getting very depressing and I'm starting to get turned off by both Hillary and Bill's constant spin "theories".

Americans are just sick and tired of hearing all this foolishness play out over and over. Enough already. Let's move on to beating John McCain's butt!!! Hillary is OLD news, let move on and stop wasting any more time on the Clintons, they are done, finish. Next?

Some leaders only knew how to conquer, just to conquer.
Some leaders had great ideas, just ideas.
They believed conquering the whole world would end all the problem of the world.
They believed equalizing the world would end all the problem of the world. It never workd.

Hillary 2008

It's amazing to me that Clinton has a group of supporters who plan to rally at the meeting. Obama wasn't on the Michigan ballot! How do they explain their support of her accepting the popular vote in that state? It's all puzzling to me. Where's the objectivity Hillary Dems? By the way, I was once one!

OK...if you HAVE to change the rules in the fourth quarter...spit them half and half. 50% for Hillary and 50% for Obama THAT is the only fair thing to do. Too bad Hillary....you still WILL NOT win. Nice try. GIVE IT UP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I don't see how the DNC can possibly seat delegates from Florida and Michigan. Those two states were well informed about when they could hold their primaries, and they chose to ignore the DNC and move up their primaries knowing full well that the DNC would not seat their delegates if they did.

But what bothers me the most is that all of the presidential candidates agreed with the DNC back in August of 2007. Hillary did not take her name off the ballot in Michigan but she also knew that Barack and John Edwards had taken their names off the ballot. Talk about a cheap and dirty trick. She knew full well what she was doing. If she found she was behind in the delegates and the popular vote, she would insist that the delegates from Michigan and Florida got seated. If she were ahead in the counts, then she would keep her mouth shut. Since she's losing so badly now, she thinks it's okay for her to raise a big stink and claim to be for the voters. She's only for the voters when she needs you. She won't be there for you if she doesn't.

Do the FAIR THING, HILLARY, and either don't count the delegates (because, after all, you did agree to this last year), or have a re-vote, or split the delegates 50/50 with Barack.

DO THE RIGHT THING!

Obama'08

DNC should sit Florida delegates without any consideration to the primary vote (i.e.50/50)...
It doesn't matter what Obama or Hillary will say. It is not up to either. Rules is rules and the party should make all States obey the rules.
Many people did not vote because they understood that it wouldn't count.
If Obama wants to help Hillary, he can drop out or make her his VP, but it should not come at the expense of the party integrity

If I were the DNC I would secretly move the meeting to PA and leave all those protesters high and dry...

You can't change the rules late in the game..Their decision on Florida and Michigan should be reached after we have Obama as the nominee..Barack played by the rules,he followed the rules and therefore he won this primary and anything short of that is stealing and cheating.I'm so tired of people saying he can't beat McCain and for those who say that i'll ask How do you know he can't?Remember Hillary and her supporters said he couldn't beat her either.Google Hillary's comments she said she would lock up the nomination on Super Tuesday so i'll ask again How do you know he can't beat McCain because remember he wasn't suppose to beat Hillary

Perhaps the TV show "DIrty Jobs" might like to have Mike be a RBC board member. Because there is going to be some muck and yuck thrown Saturday.

Sombody should tell Hillary that this isn't the Republican Party: In the Democratic Party, we don't practice political cannibalism.

Clinton supporters it is time for anarchy!

I'm sure Bill and Chelsea had their names in for the draw to get into the bi-laws meeting to help LIAR BILLARY...Geez what was I thinking..."they own the committee" quote, well that's what Billary said.

counter protest sounds more like it.

50/50 is the only way to do this justice or just don't count them at all...

Hillary you stupid person.
You want to divide the country.

Let's face it: curiosity killed the cat and likely the nomination of Hillary Rodham Clinton.