May 29, 2008
Posted: May 29th, 2008 09:38 AM ET

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Obama said Wednesday the general election fight begins next week.
Obama said Wednesday the general election fight begins next week.

(CNN) –Barack Obama says the general election will begin after Tuesday, when Montana and South Dakota close out the Democratic primary season.

And when asked by reporters last night aboard his campaign plane if he will be the winner at that point, the Senator from Illinois said "I believe so."

By CNN's count, Obama is currently 48 delegates shy of the 2,026 now needed to clinch the Democratic presidential nomination. And he's 198 delegates ahead of his rival, Senator Hillary Clinton of New York.

Asked by reporters how he would handle the end game with Clinton, Obama said "I am sure we will have discussions with Senator Clinton and her team. Unless we have, you know it's technically not over until we have the number of delegates needed to secure the nomination. Once we have that number, we will focus on the general election."

Obama made his comments while flying back home to Chicago from Denver, following a three day campaign swing in New Mexico, Nevada, and Colorado. Those three Rocky Mountain States are all considered battleground or swing states and should be up for grabs in the November presidential election.

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bridgette   May 29th, 2008 1:19 pm ET

He didn't say he was going to Iraq he just stated that it's an option. The reality of it is no one has the answers to this war. We have an administration and a candidate for President that keep saying we will have victory but can't describe what victory actually means in this situation. I know all the people that are not supporting him are so quick to knock down everything that he says, but, the reality of it is alot of the things he says make alot of sense. If you would just listen too him. He knows that Iraq can't be solved overnite. Only an idiot would believe that. So let's give this man some credit as much as some people want to believe this he is really not an idiot and he has alot of good ideas. And he is actually doing somethig that even Bill Clinton couldn't do he is building a coalition. Bill Clinton lost the Senate and the house. Every politician that Obama has endorsed around the country has won. Think about that for a second. It means he would actually be able to get some things done in the White House that would benefit the American People. That is actually who they work for us. I know we have forgotten that in these past few years.

Lisa   May 29th, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Why does everyone insist on Hillary being the only one lying in this election? I understand when people have their candidates, they are verty loyal to them. As they should be. In my opinion, ALL candidates lie or twist things around. That is how they get elected. But saying 1 is any worse than the other is just not so. I've read articles about Hillary and things she supposedly hasn't been honest about, as well as McCain and God forbid Obama. News articles and interviews with people from his home stae who are asking what has he really done for Illinois? The whole pastor thing(which I Do believe there is ALOT more to than what he wants to the American public to know) The Church issues, his heritage, his family, and so on and so on...We, the American people are the ones screwing up in this election. WE are fighting each other...

Samuel, Los Angeles   May 29th, 2008 1:10 pm ET

A historic moment:). A black candidate for the presidency who has earned the democratic nomination...now on to the presidency!

Ben   May 29th, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Yes, it is countdown to end this primary once and for all!

Debby   May 29th, 2008 1:04 pm ET

What if the delegate count goes up after they resolve Michigan and Florida this weekened. His 46 might go back up to 100 needed. What if she wins the popular vote she can take it to the convention and Pelosi can't do squat. They still might be fighting for the nomination if the supers want it all the way to August. It would be undemocratic and unamerican if Pelosi and Dean stepped in and said the supers have to make up their minds immediately when they in fact can vote at the convention.

jim t   May 29th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

send clinton to the loony bin and

mccain to an old folks home, bye bye

OBAMA '08 – '16

theresa in Prattville, AL   May 29th, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Of course it should start next week but the DNC is afraid of Hillary. They are going to prolong this thing. I have never in my adult life seen adults afraid of other adults. Let me handle Hillarious. I'll just tell the B.... she's done. It's over and get the HELL out.

PDX for Hillary   May 29th, 2008 12:45 pm ET

First you need to win the nomination, Senator. Unless you're using Dublyah's fuzzy math, no one will have won the nomiation by next week.

Chad   May 29th, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Since Hillary Clinton feels entitled to the presidency and she is willing to throw away the party and the country for her selfishness, I have an idea. Let us create a kingdom and make her the queen. The Queen of America: Hillary Clinton. How fabulous!

SB   May 29th, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Rob: Don't come to Canada. 95% of Canadians believe HRC is untrustworthy and a liar.

Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA   May 29th, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Finally! Let's get this show on the road!

Tony   May 29th, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Let's never hear the name clinton in another presidential race. The DNC should not even give her the time of day, after the way her and old man clinton have acted in this primary.

Alfredo   May 29th, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Yes between President Hillary and McCain.

Rayshaun   May 29th, 2008 12:22 pm ET

RIP Clinton, McCain can start really worying right about now.

Tony   May 29th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Yes he has WON the primary. Now let's get on with the general election campaign.

Machiavelli, Baton Rouge, LA   May 29th, 2008 12:18 pm ET

McCain was able to make a trip to Iraq lately because after Huckabee dropped out of the Republican race, McCain had no Republican challengers to contend with. On the other hand, Obama had to run a race against Hillary, Bill, Chelsea, and her kitchen sink strategy for months. How could BO have gone to Iraq when he had to fight his own war against this political machine right here in America?

McCain has nothing credible to run on, therefore, he challenges BO to visit Iraq. If I were Obama I would tell McCain to run his own campaign and challenge him on his Vietnam record, his refusal to support the new GI Bill, his willingness to help home owners at risk of foreclosure, and what his plans are for the economy.

Our troops have no reason for being in Iraq, as confirmed by Scott McClelland, nor does Barack Obama.

Uncle Sam   May 29th, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Who is the presidential candidate who authored the surge strategy, staked his career on it, and whose judgment is now being vindicated?

Americans for McCain '08

joywinnebago   May 29th, 2008 12:11 pm ET

So is it possible - mathematically - for both Obama and Clinton to have more than 2026? Obviously it won't be fully 50/50, but could they possibly both meet the threshold technically?

Rick from Pa   May 29th, 2008 11:29 am ET

This man has no right to not include the delegates from two states.
When is he going to seat these delegates.
When the primary is over?

Florida and Michigan will not forget that Obama is not in their court.

Al from NJ   May 29th, 2008 11:28 am ET

Do we really want a president that is not willing to stand up for the people but instead wants to stand up for the government?

Gene from SC   May 29th, 2008 11:26 am ET

2210
He is not representing the people.
He is representing the government.
Is that what we want?

Gene from SC   May 29th, 2008 11:25 am ET

Why is the media and Obama not including Florida and Michigan in the total amount needed for the nomination?

17 million people want these votes and delegates counted.

How could Obama deny the voters their voices.

He should be standing up for the rights of the people.
Not the rights of the government.

I am an Obama supporter and I will not vote for him if he doesn't act like a President.

DEM.for OBAMA 08   May 29th, 2008 11:08 am ET

Thanks, CNN for your update!!! We are uptimistic!

Disillusional   May 29th, 2008 10:25 am ET

Barrack:

Disillusion is the word when the Democrats once again pick the weaker candidate and a sure looser. We been thru this before and Obama choose to run before been groom property for the job and having any experience what so ever. His stance with Florida and Michigan has give me and inside to someone that preaches about inclusion and then try so hard not to count the votes and that's Obama.

When he looses in November I know a lot of his supporters will try to blame Hillary... or perhaps race, Florida but the truth is that the man is full of pretty words... empty words and the people of this country will choose experience and someone they know and that's not him.

toch from germany   May 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Let,s roll on my dude is your time .we are all behind you and GOD will always lead your ways and there is nothing witchs can do to you.

Mike D. from San Diego   May 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

two words my fellow Obama supporters….RALPH NADER
What do I mean by this??? I’ll tell you.
A small defection of liberals from the Democratic party to Nader probably cost the Democrats the White House in 2000. What do you think a defection of Hillary Clinton supporters could do? Perhaps the same thing?
It appears that Obama is the nominee, but WE HAVEN”T WON ANYTHING!
All of this taunting of Hillary Clinton’s supporters needs to stop NOW! We need every single vote come November. The cards are already stacked enough against Obama because of the race issue. We can’t afford to alienate anyone.
Quit being a sore winner and extend your hand to your fellow Democrats who support Clinton or we can all sit together under four more years of McBush.

Roy, San Diego, CA   May 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

The general election will begin after the convention & really, Obama should wait to see the outcome of FL and MI (and specifically how many delegates the nominee really needs) before making such a statement. I think this proves the point, Obama will continue to be a great Junior senator long after the presidental election.

Jay, Texas   May 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

People, let's not forget the this is just the democratic primary. The Democratic Party & Sen. Obama have long roads ahead of them. It will take all of you Obama & Clinton supporters to win in November and as sad as this may sound, "The Democratic House is divided and will fall." The republicans operate like a machine. They have a candidate and regarless of right or wrong they will follow him to the end. They (republicans) don't care if he is the best candidate they care about the party victory & total control based on there beliefs. Democrats, you live and die by candidates...so sad, so sad.

Signing off
Long time Republican voting Democratic Nov. 08

Jools   May 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Although I preferred Clinton or Edwards, Obama is also a stellar candidate, and has his own unique strengths to defeat McCain. It's time to get focused and win in November. And hey, I have no problem with a 68 year old Clinton running and winning in 2016. Either way, at the rate John McCain is selling his soul these days, the most important thing is to get the presidency out of republican hands.

???   May 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

ATTN: Everyone that says Obama won't win the General Election!

Can I please borrow your time machine? No one can predict the results of this election, it has surprised every time from Giuliani dropping out to Hillary having a run for her money.

Rob   May 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Canada – I am coming. time to emmigrate. hehe

I think that Mrs. Clinton still has a joker somewhere. lets see.

Hillary or McCain

Meg   May 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Next week starts the election campaign to elect MCCain a man with integrity a real war hero, a President with world experience ,obama your days as *pop star* will end in november when McCain is elected President of the USA

Dem Supporter   May 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

No it is 2118, which he is 140 short. Once he wins South Dakota & Montana, he will get the delegate needed to get 2118. Fl & MI delegates will not get fully seated. A compromise will benefit Clinton however, it will not be enough to overtake Obama. There is no way the DNC can allow that. Hillary has no way of convincing the DNC of allowing her to steal this nomination. At one point I would have voted for Hillary if she had ran a more positive and vigorous campaign. But I really feel that she needs to be a gracious loser and move on. Obama needs to get started running a GE campaign. McCain has been out there too long by himself.

Obama 08-12

Disillusional   May 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Disillusional is the word when the Democrats once again pick the weaker candidate and a sure looser. We been thru this before and Obama choose to run before been groom property for the job and having any experience what so ever. His stance with Florida and Michigan has give me and inside to someone that preaches about inclusion and then try so hard not to count the votes and that's Obama.

When he looses in November I know a lot of his supporters will try to blame Hillary... or perhaps race, Florida but the truth is that the man is full of pretty words... empty words and the people of this country will choose experience and someone they know and that's not him.

Debra   May 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

I'm going back to FOX

Generation X   May 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Hillary Clinton, before the MI primary
"I personally did not think it made any difference whether my name was on the ballot. You know, It's clear this election they are having is not going to count for anything."

Hillary Clinton, after the MI primary
"I have consistently said that the votes cast in Florida and Michigan in January should be counted. "

ENOUGH SAID.

Jamaal Ks   May 29th, 2008 10:24 am ET

Democrats let focus all of our Bloggin comments on Mcsame starting Wednesday Democratic Bloggers Unite Behind the Nominee.

DEM.for OBAMA 08   May 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Thanks, CNN for updating us!

asongfack   May 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

KEEP ON GOING OBAMA
YES WE CAN 2009-2013

Karen from Texas   May 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

I smell an Obama victory!!! I would never vote for anyone who voted for the war (Hillary or McSame). I have two dead cousins because of this war and to hear that it was a marketing scam really makes even more angry!!!

Obama 08

michaelmee   May 29th, 2008 10:23 am ET

Obama is not a left radical.

You are stupid.

Debra   May 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

See

DISENFRANCHISED   May 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

YES WE CAN WHAT? HOPE! THATS ALL HE IS OFFERING US. IF HE WERE MY PREACHER HE WOULD HAVE AN INSPIRATIONAL MESSAGE, HOPE AND WE CAN BE BETTER. BUT OBAMA JUST DOSENT SHOW ME. HE HAS NO SUBSTANCE, NO CONCRETE PLANS. ALOT OF HOT AIR MY MOM USE TO SAY! I THINK THEY ARE PICKING THE WRONG CANDIDATE. BUT YOU HAVE ALL BEEN WRONG BEFORE, JUST LOOK AT THE LAST 8 YEARS OF BUSH. I DONT THINK WE CAN AFFORD THAT. AND BUSH HAD MORE EXPERIENCE THAN OBAMA. I THINK HES IN OVER HIS HEAD. HILARY THE FAR BETTER CHOICE. I DONT THINK OBAMA CAN SWAY PEOPLE LIKE ME INTO HIS CORNER. I WILL STILL VOTE FOR HILARY CLINTON ON THE BALLOT OR NOT.

mike   May 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

I will never vote for Obama, because his supporters are a bunch of haters, that always put Hillary down. She is a smart women and deserves better than all this negative comments. Lets see how Obama will win a national election with us divided.

Terry   May 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

No He Can't.. No He Won't... And when he loses in November all the "dreamers" can finally have a reality check as the Koolaid pitcher runs dry.

Hillary 08! Or McCain.. Sigh.. But NOBAMA!

Stephanie   May 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Yes we can Mr. President!!! may God bless you and see you through in November!! i believe in miracles :-)

God Can, Obama 08

Carl   May 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

The sooner the better, so people can start to forget about Hillery and start to realize that McCain is not the way to go.

I think, we the people, need to have restored faith in the government and Obama will do just that by making policies more transparent to the public. His ethics reform alone is worth our vote – not to mention pulling troops out of Iraq and investing in clean renewable fuels.

Obama is the future, McCain is the past.

Let us look towards the future. Obama '08

Jamaal Ks   May 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

We should have been in the general election 2 months ago but Know we have wated almost 100 million dolalrs since then on the Primary instead of focusing on John Mcsame thank you alot Hillary For Slowing the process. Barack we will steam roll into the general election

BrendaK   May 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Yes !!! Enough of this. Lets get President Obama to the White House where he belongs !

Nancy   May 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Wow CNN thank God you finally got your nominee, this whole media circus has sickened me. I have never in my life voted republican or independent and for once I will. I am too ashamed to be called a Democrat anymore. What a sham that has been pulled by our media to determine the outcome. What a sham on our impressionable youth and what a waste to this country.

Maggie VT   May 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

2210????? you wish. She is taking this to the convention. No doubt. Wonder how she is going to feel when she walks off the stage in front of all those people and not have won? It will be a sad day but I guess you have to take some blame in all of this. Popular votes don't count in primaries, the general. There is an excellent article on Huffington Post regarding the popular vote. What will this do to the Democratic Party? Does she really care more about herself or not damaging the party?

Debra   May 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

Only positive Obama comments allowed. CNN will edit any negative Obama comments or not post tell at all.

Ann   May 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

I just wish that his pastor made himself well known in the beginning of the primaries.

Then Obama would has no way to has all that votes.

A lot of people did know him when they voted for him. But the truth came out too late.

Jon   May 29th, 2008 10:22 am ET

IF THE DEMOCRATS DID THEIR PRIMARIES LIKE THE REPUBLICANS, HILLARY WOULD BE THE NOMINEE IN THAT WINNER-TAKE-ALL SYSTEM!
THIS IS WHERE HER 'IM STRONGER IN THE GENERAL ELECTION' ARGUMENT IS TRUE.
HILLARY HAS WON THE PRIMARIES IN 7 OF THE 8 MOST ELECTORAL COLLEGE DELEGATE RICH STATES (CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, NY, FLORIDA, PENNSYLVANIA, OHIO, MICHIGAN) LOSING ONLY OBAMA'S STATE OF ILLINOIS.
IF THE DEMOCRATIC PRIMARIES PLAYED OUT LIKE THE GENERAL ELECTION, AND IT WAS HILLARY V OBAMA (BASED ON THE PRIMARY RESULTS SHE IS WELL PAST THE 270 ELECTORAL COLLEGE VOTES REQUIRED TO WIN THE PRESIDENCY ON ELECTION DAY.

ADDITIONALLY, ALL OF THE FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN VOTES NEED TO BE COUNTED.

NO ONE HAS EVER LOST BOTH FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN TOGETHER IN THE ELECTION AND STILL WON THE WHITE HOUSE. IT HAS NEVER HAPPENED SINCE THE MID 1840s WHEN BOTH WERE ADMITTED TO THE UNION.

REGARDLESS OF THE NOMINEE, THEY NEED NOT BE DISENFRANSHISED

Tom   May 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Better yet, bring Hillary in as an indie candidate running as a centrist between Obama on the FAR left and McCain on the right. She can take votes from both sides AND the middle and I'd put money on her winning the election. Sure as heck would make it a lot more interesting!!!

Al, KS   May 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

This will not end in June. Hillary will not get what she wants at the RBC this weekend, will continue to contest the election at the convention, and then, who knows, might go to court. The nomination was decided long ago, but Hillary is still in it. She has had many opportunities to bow out gracefully and support Obama, but has chosen not to do so. She will not go away anytime soon. I believe that she thinks that this is her one and only chance to become President, and she will never give it up. We will hear her arguments over and over again throughout the summer, and it will be big news at the convention. Obama might be able to swing to a general election strategy, but, unfortunately, Hillary will garner much of the media attention.

SN in MN   May 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

BO, Axlerod and Dean will be burning in effigy come November.

Pant Suit   May 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

The fat lady in the pant suit is getting ready to sing...by the way those pant suits look like 70's....are they polyester????

Need for change.....

Obama 08/12

Deb   May 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

Lol its been over for awhile just hilary's delusions of grandeur is all thats stopping it.

Obama is a new direction for this country, allot of people call him a empty suit but you need a dream to begin greater things.

Its gonna probably take most of his presidency to clean up what the abomination GWB left behind but we all can hope.

And to Obama, you will have haters! Racists, hilary fanatics and such but in the end those people are ignorant to the new america.

When your president it will be americas first step forward in a long time!

Thank you for giving me hope again

Robert   May 29th, 2008 10:21 am ET

A bit premature to call himself the nominee. I guess 48 electorate votes shy is good enough? I dont get it. And when Florida and Michigan delegates are seated on May 31st, that will change the electoral math (no longer 2026). I really doubt either candidate will reach the new number before the convention. Unless the superdelegates make up their minds. And about that....Why the hatred to Hillary? She is simply campaigning. Is that so evil? Her and Obama have almost identical platforms. McCain is the one that is evil. Which brings me to who is the more likely candidate to win against McCain? If you look at the expected electoral math of November, Hillary clobbers McCain, while Obama its a toss up. I for one prefer a sure thing and get a democrat in office. It will be horrible for the country if we run the weaker candidate and end up with another 4 years of McBush.

SN in MN   May 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

The Dems are done as a party.

Not Clinton   May 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

I can't wait. This has gone on too long. Good night Hillary. We wish you the best!

Atlanta Obamacrat   May 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

So many people are afraid that Obama cannot win the general election and saying it so matter-of-factly. Any person who truly agrees with the ideology of being a democrat will vote democrat in the fall. Just as the Clinton's got the rural vote, Obama will too. Similarly, Clinton wont have any issue in the fall getting the Black vote. This election is not the same as in the fall. It is democrat against democrat. Totally different dynamics. The only vote that Obama will not get is the vote from conservatives that voted for her, that Clinton would not even get in the fall. I will vote for Obama because he will be the nominee, however if Clinton was the nominee I would vote for her in a heartbeat. Voting for McBush would be exponentially worse than voting for any possible democrat.

ltd1974   May 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Thats good news. Hillary will not just go away, and June 3rd should end the race in favor Obama. Just in case some are still supporting the Michigan and Florida crap, just listen to Hillary on youtube on 11/2007 on her honor and respect for the DNC party to sign the agreement and also she stated that Michigan and Florida will not count for not following rules.

joe m   May 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

if this is correct then the party will be able to start working towards competing. however, if the fight reaches the convention floor then the party may as well find some sacrificial goat to feild. it will be difficult for the party to convince voters that they can get things done if they are unable to negotiate their own internal affairs. whatever happens the conclusion of this contests needs to be one wherein democratic voters are convinced that the winner is the legitimate representative of the party.

Peggy   May 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

Hey! from what we are hearing Barack's inexperience is a major plus.
We only have to worry when they become experienced.

Anthony   May 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

The good old boys did it to Hillary. History is being made how we went back in time regarding recognizing women. Good luck to all who will regret this day. It won't make any difference with Obama. He is part of Washington and he will not change anything wait and see. We were all suckers.

Juliet/55 YEAR OLD WHITE LADY FOR OBAMA   May 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

A. Harrison in Georgia, Its people like you *&***&* who will rather watch this country go further in the toilet with More of BUsh politics, rather than vote for a african american. Thanks god you are only a grain of sand in the grand scheme of things.

Ade Boy   May 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

The Goc just kissed HRC's hopes good bye

Vern   May 29th, 2008 10:20 am ET

The repubs Know they don't have a chance in 08 because of Bush, so they put in the oldest and most like Bush as their man. America has had enough of lies and deceat. Now don't get me wrong I still say we are voting for the less of three evils. Time for the American people to shake up goverment and take it back from the corperations that are back room running things. Lobbying should become illeagal and the drug companies should no longer monitor themselves. Obama is far from perfect but again he is the lesser of the three evils

Melinda Charlotte, NC   May 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

The comments left by Obama supporters on this and other blogs are disgusting. To accuse Hillary Clinton of dividing the Democratic Party when the Obama supporters criticize her for everything from her figure to her choice of clothing is what is divisive. It repulses the Clinton supporters. She is not the one dividing the party; Obama and his supporters are. Be prepared to go down in flames in the GE because the Clinton supporters will not forget nor will we forgive. If the ugliness of Obama's supporters is representative of the Democratic Party and the "change we can believe in", many of us will have none of it. We will simply leave to become Independents; in fact, I ,for one,already have.

Cynthia   May 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

This has been one the most exciting elections that I have ever witnessed, but it is now time to concentrate on getting Bush out and keeping McCaine-Bush out. Enough is enough, if Hillary was really a Democrat she would have bowed ot gracefully and aided Obama with the task of REALLY getting this country back on its feet. But as Steve Oberman has stated we have had to listen to her aplolgize just about everyday about a misstatement. I have no respect for her or Bill, they are so PHONY. She can't be trusted, May GOD Bless the New Yorker's she was elected to represent. OBAMA08.

shirley   May 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Hillary is trying to steal the nomination through back room dealings and pressure on the DNC from big party donors. The only solution for Florida and Michigan that her campaign would consider fair is for Hillary to receive all the delegates regardless of the fact that most voter's did not even go to the polls, knowing that the ruling of the DNC disqualified those States from participating. This whole 'every vote must count' circus of Hillary's is just another example of her corrupt political machine. The ruling should stand just as it is, the DNC should not be changing the rules at this late date for Hillary's benefit. Shame on the Party elders.

Curliss   May 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

I think its time for a split of the democatic party – Conservative dems (Hillary) and Progressive dems (Obama)... then we have a three way run for the whitehouse and choices...

Hillary as a INDEPENDENT!

Go Hillary!

ABBY   May 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

The Lord is your strength Obama, Just watch out and we will continue to pray for you in your future trip to Iraq

Celeste   May 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

It is obvious by the posts here some of you need to do your homework. If you think by continuing to insult Senator Clinton you will win over her supporters for your canidate you are so wrong. Calling her childish names that aren't even tolerated in sand boxes anymore shows how smart, articulate, and educated you are. Oh, wait a minute, that is your canidate. Not you. This will divide the election further this fall and turn people away from the polls in the general election or to McCain.

Please grow up and show some dignity. There are POOR winners and that is how you are acting. That is not good sportmanship. To make and educated point you do not have to use repulsive by name calling.

Susan   May 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

As he has been from the start.......pretty sure of himself.

shelly   May 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Congratulations Mr. President

Michelle   May 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

She needs to lay low hope some more Obama dirt comes out by the GOP cuz we are know there is more and run independent.

Tom   May 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Seems a little anxious, doesn't he? It seems to me that it isn't truly going to be over until the convention or until Hillary says it's over. I think he should learn a little humility and just keep trying to show this country that he's not what most of us already know he is – an inexperienced, elitist, left wing fraud.

mike   May 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

Obama has lied, like the story about how his dad and mom met and his uncle in the Armed Forces, he does not even has an uncle, but when Hillary lies is taken differently.

anton!   May 29th, 2008 10:19 am ET

not too fast mr. obama

Enlightened Voter Is An Idiot   May 29th, 2008 10:18 am ET

The comments of this person (Enlightened Voter) at the beginning of this thread is a precursor to the polarity that will ensue after the Democratig Convention. The Obamabots are eletist boors who would not recognize the truth if it came up and bit them on the :)

Samantha   May 29th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Now Obama has time to catch up on that "World History" book from Columbia that he never read. It will tell him about WWII and how the Red Army freed Auschwitz and where Auschwitz is. He also has time to check out "Geneology.com" so he can identify his Uncles.

Grant   May 29th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Finally! But I wouldn't bet on it. Bill and Hill haven't given up and they don't care that if they don't win then no Democrat will win.

To all the so called Democrats who would vote for McBush if Clinton doesn't win....Get over it and let's get the Republicans out of the Whitehouse.

Disillusional   May 29th, 2008 10:18 am ET

Barrack:

Disillusion is the word when the Democrats once again pick the weaker candidate and a sure looser. We been thru this before and Obama choose to run before been groom property for the job and having any experience what so ever. His stance with Florida and Michigan has give me and inside to someone that preaches about inclusion and then try so hard not to count the votes and that's Obama.

When he looses in November I know a lot of his supporters will try to blame Hillary... or perhaps race, Florida but the truth is that the man is full of pretty words... empty words and the people of this country will choose experience and someone they know and that's not him.

Ross NJ   May 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Great news...

I hope Clinton understand this after Tuesday that she is OVER NOW....and she need to start thinking about party's future and USA's future with Obama...and she need to start new campaign to fix the damage she have do to the Party...

I hope I hear her LIVE Speech on Tuesday Night...

THIS IS H. R. CLINTON AND I AM OFFICIALLY DROOPING OUT MY CAMPAIGN NOW AND I DECLARY MY 1000000% SUPPORT TO OBAMA....AND OBAMA WILL BE GREAT PRESIDENT OF USA...

I hope I hear this....

Jen B   May 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Not before time, the Clintons' behavior and Rove-style campaigning have done nothing to help the Democratic cause.
Obama has conducted an admirable campaign, he has the potential to be a great President, but Democrats need to unite now to bring an end to the Bush/Clinton years.

GO HILLARY GO!!!!   May 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

IF OBAMA SHOULD HAVE THE AUDACITY TO DECLARE HIMSELF THE WINNER WITHOUT THE FULL SEATING OF FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN, DEMOCRATS AS WELL AS REPUBLICANS WILL SEE HIM AS ILLEGITIMATE. OSAMA SHOULD BE CAREFUL AS THE NOMINEE IS NOT TECHNICALLY THE NOMINEE UNTIL THE CONVENTION IN DENVER AND FLORIDA AND MICHIGAN HAVE EVERY RIGHT TO HAVE A FULL SEATING AT THE CONVENTION SHOULD THEY SO CHOSE. EVERY POLL SHOWS HILLARY IS THE STRONGER CANDIDATE AGAINST MCCAIN AND SUPERDELEGATES ARE AWARE OF THIS FACT. OBAMA WILL LOSE A GENERAL ELECTION NOT JUST BECAUSE HE IS THE MOST CORRUPT AND VILE CANDIDATE WHO HAS PLAYED THE RACE CARD FROM DAY ONE, BUT BECAUSE MANY DEMOCRATS WILL NOT SUPPORT HIM FOR BEING A HYPOCRITE. IF NOT HILLARY, THEN MCCAIN. AT LEAST WE WOULD HAVE SOMEONE WHO WOULDN'T SELL US OUT TO SOME FOREIGN POWER JUST TO LOOK COOL.

Lady in Texas   May 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Thank you Senator Obama for running your campaign with dignity and respect . Even though you have reasons to REALLY attack -back Hillary ( she is attacking you every chance she gets) you do not. This showed me that you are the ONLY one who can truly unite this country and run it with respect for ALL Americans. I admire and respect you. I know that you will try to do the "right thing" for Hillary.....but please do not make her your V.P.(SORRY). God Bless you. Let's go get McCain. We are ready for YOU in the White House !!!

Hillary Supporter   May 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

I'm going to miss Hillary. Who else will teach my children that it's not how you play the game, but it's how you interpret the rules when the game is over.

Nice going Hillary.

Rick from Bowie   May 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

"MD", you are probably the last human being on the planet who believes that bush was qualified to be president. America needs leadership. Hillary can't run a campaign. She can't count. She and bill are liars and not good for America. Now why don't you try to make a contribution to America and stop whining about your candidate that is not only not respected but devisive and a complete waste of carbon for intentionally making those Kennedy comments which were tatamount to asking someone to take Obama out so she can be president. Don't you find that disturbing? See's 20M in debt–ever wonder how she's getting that money back? Take a guess–you're giving it to her 'cause she's got you duped my friend.

J in NM   May 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

We wouldn't of had the problems with Iraq or the economy if Obama had been in control. Crappy free trade agreements and terrible foreign policy supported by both the Clintons, McCain and Bush are the source of all of this mess

Jeff   May 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Enjoy the campaign because he won't win in November!

concerned voter   May 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

I need to say that Obama have presented himself very well during this campaign. There were times when he could have gotten ugly and retaliated but he chose the high road – thank you. It is about time that someone shows the world that campaigning is not about mud slinging but about the issues that affect the people and this country.

I wish i knew exactly where Obama stands and how he voted on the issues of same-sex marriage, abortion and his plan for the gas crises.

New Day   May 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

I hope Saturday's meeting goes smoothely. Seating the delegates is fine as a gesture of good will to the states of Florida and Michigan but, they can not carry the same weight as the other states.

I beleive that Obama will get enough delegates to push him over the top this week and that should be that. All this talk about "stronger candidate" is mere speculation. We all think OUR candidate is the strong one. Every political expert will tell you that polls in May, for a November election, are at best, sketchy. The rules were followed, stop the hypocrisy.

DoneWithDems   May 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

No you can't!

McCain 08

Karen from Charlottesville   May 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

For the Hillary voters who feel disenfranchised, it's important to understand that of the superdelegats, Senators favor Obama. House members favor Obama. Governors favor Obama. DNC leaders favor Obama. Add-ons favor Obama. Causus States favor Obama. The popular count among states not violating party rules favor Obama.
He is winning among the people who are the leaders of the country and have worked with both individuals, which should speak volumes.

Hillary only gets the popular vote if we disenfranchise caucus states but include a state where Obama was not on the ticket.

I know that Hillary is very disappointed, but this was her primary to lose, and she did. She ran a poor campaign, which gives insight into how she would run the country. It's time to move forward to the more important business of uniting this country and put our weight and support behind the Democratic Presidential candidate, Barack Obama..

Kelly   May 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

B.O. in the race = my vote for McCain.

FEDUP   May 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Yuck, the thought of another Jimmy Carter in the White House is enough to make any candidate a better choice. Write in Hillary Clinton in November. This country deserves better then Obama.

KateLynn   May 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

I can't wait for Hillary concession speech next Tuesday. If she continues beyond that, she will be the worst villain in the history of the United States.

Obama-Sebilius '08!

Jack Colson   May 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

Obama is 8 points behind McCain at this point in for the General Election. What do you think will happen w/5 1/2 months of revealing Obama. We already know McCain.
Obama should be 10 points ahead of McCain at this point in time if America was going to select him. The Republicans have been a disastor and personification of greed for the past 8 years and McCain still is ahead of Obama. Tells us the final decision in November.
Another darn four years of Bush coming folks. Hope McCain changes as most Preisdents do when they become Pres (do excactly opposite of what they say)
Jack C
Oregon

George   May 29th, 2008 10:17 am ET

This game is over. Let us move to the next round and crush the republicans in the general election. Go Obama all the way to the White House!!!

Beverly, NYC   May 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

A. Harrison in Georgia: No matter what the number is Hilary has no chance of reaching it.

Tam Tam   May 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Democrats, please be aware that republicans write nasty things about Obama and Clinton under the guise of venting as democrats. They have been fueling hatred of both senators in an attempt to tear the party in two.

One comment in particular torpedoes Clinton with insults. A true Obama fan would follow his lead and be a positive person, thus avoiding any negative and mean outbursts. Obama has chosen to take the high road, even in the face of Clinton's tactics. Please democrats, take the high road. The democratic party and the nation needs a positive change and break from the destructive politics of the past. That's this independent voter's $.02.

American Dream   May 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

As a Democratic leaning independent I unfortunately would never vote for Senator Clinton. This is not because she is a woman; I actually have a tremendous amount of respect for the combined political histories of Hillary and Bill Clinton. But I do think as evidenced by the current Democratic debacle that America’s Founding fathers got it right by including term limits in our Governmental structure. I believe one of America’s most shining qualities in a world of dictators, monarch(s), and outright election fixers; is our firm stance against the development of theocracies. We are looking at the prospect of nearly thirty years of Bush-Clinton strangle hold on our highest office. If the American people are not vigilant we will without doubt see the solidification of power being held by a few families. This means that although Clinton and her supporters share many of the same ideas as Senator Obama; they would rather cause him to lose in November just to say I told you so and have the American democrats running to them for help. This is disgusting and must be stopped
Please wake up and speak out America!

Joyce in Florida   May 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

So much sarcasm and hate coming from Obama supporters. You think they would be happy about Obama having the lead, but they still spew hate daily. If this is typical of supporters wanting him to be our President, heaven help us all. This man does not have the experience nor the knowledge to run our country. I still don't see what he will be able to accomplish for our country. All of his speeches are empty rhetoric and a sign of things to come – NOTHING. I still believe that Hillary Clinton is the stronger candidate to run against John McCain. I hope she still keeps fighting all the way to the convention. Come on super delegates, most of you know that she is the best candidate to become our nominee. Stop being bullied by the Obama camp and their supporters. We know that is what is happening; they are nothing but bullies and want to get their way. Is that arrogant and elitist or what? Time for people to see that Hillary Clinton is our best choice for President and I can't wait to see her in the White House. GO HILLARY AND KEEP FIGHTING FOR US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SN in MN   May 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

The Bamaloons and the DNC played chicken with the future of the country. They are solely responsible for the impending wreck.

Jim   May 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Go Obama... The General Election is yours! McSame's troubles with Iraq and now his cronie Phil Gramm is going to doom him for sure. 71 vs. 46? Forward thinking vs. backward thinking, no war vs. war, no being held hostage by lobbyists vs. being controlled by lobbyists. Hmmmm let me see, who we gonna vote for?

king from toronto   May 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

mcsame must be bittin is nails right now!! lol

lo40   May 29th, 2008 10:16 am ET

Great work. I don't believe the pundits are ready for a person who uses strategy not mouth, and demands to wind an election.

Larry B   May 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

If true, then we are on the brink of a national disaster -- hand in there Senator Clinton. You are the only one qualified to lead us.

obama supporter   May 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

YES WE DID!

Adam - TX   May 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Or in other words, all Democratic hopes for November go out the door starting June 4th....Great....

not her please   May 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

MD....why don't you enlighten us and list HRC's experience. all her followers mention her vast experience but no one has ever listed it. Could it be her experience at getting her health care proposal through congress during her husband's honeymoon–no, can't be that...she wasn't able to do that. could it be her experience traveling in a war zone like Bosnia, no wait, that was a misspeak. could it be her experience dealing with the 'other' woman...okay i'll give you that one–she had experience at least three times with that (but not sure she handled it all that strongly). please list for us her experience in specific terms–not generalizations like she always has the people in mind. Also, tell us of the times when she showed she wasn't all talk and took action....was it when she said she wanted a gas tax holiday starting on Memorial Day and she introduced legislation in that regard (oh, wait, no, she just SAID she wanted it...i guess she thinks those bills just magically appear)

JacknJill   May 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

I don't trust Hillary and Bill. I wish the best for Obama, but I fear the Clinton backlash.
Scary stuff!
They are vindictive and conniving. That's why several Super's are afraid to go ahead and vote for Obama.
Get the Clinton's OUT OF THERE!
The USA deserves better than Bill and Hillary!

George   May 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

Clinton is not honest and not fit for presidency. All Clinton supporters mad DNC rules about the entire nomination process. All Clinton bigwigs in DNC voted to punish Florida and MIchigan. At that they didnt think that Obama could defeat her. NOw they say rules should be changed. all candidates agreed not to campain in thoese states. Now popular votes sometimes new magic number sometims something unthinkable and so and so what is this drama?

Gerry   May 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

I think Obama needs to take it a bit easier on McCain and Bush. I mean he's hammered them every day for the last week or so.

He's got to remember John McCain is a senior citizen and can only take so much. lol

obama supporter   May 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

YES WE WILL

AF soldier   May 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

I believe that she is doing all this damage to Obama in these later days, (Bill is too) to get McCain elected, so that in four years she can run and get elected while saying I told you so. She is just out for her self, she does not care about you or me, she just cares about her legacy and to be the 1st woman, 1st husband/wife presidents. If she really cared about you or me, she would attack McCain instead of damaging/attacking the soon to be nominee.

She really wants McCain to win for her own political future.

Another American in Canada   May 29th, 2008 10:15 am ET

obama, I love your sense of strategy.........People should look at you with an open mind....Learn from this smart Guy Americans!!!!

martin   May 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

oh ,i see,cnn.it's going to be one of those days when you don't post my comments.that's ok.i'll just go get my news on msnbc.i like oberman much more than lou dobbs anyway.

Akif Noor   May 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Clinton should realize now she is hurting her party by still remaining in the race and purposing herself the best candidate against McCain despite
having behind in delegate count from Obama. Hillary accept the reality!!!!!!!

AJ   May 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Good for Obama. I will take great pleasure in voting for McCain in the fall. I havent voted for a Republican in 30 years (for any office) but anyone would be better than Obama. Obama is the G.W. Bush of the democratic party, all arrogance and no substance. I have been a faithful and loyal democrat for 30 years, but Obama and his followers have ruined the democratic party, much the way the religious right damaged the republican party. I will not support any democrat for any office as long as Obama and his disgusting followers are on the national stage.

tony   May 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

The buzz we're getting is she is bowing out Thursday, June 5, gracefully. She fought a good fight and I feel proud to have served her.

Dee   May 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Go Obama! Go! You can do it!

Republican in Idaho   May 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Clinton will keep running until 2012, just watch.

JJ   May 29th, 2008 10:14 am ET

Let's gear up for November!

diane   May 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

I hope so!
It's time to be working on the general election.

Obama for President!

GERALD STROTHER   May 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

GO OAMMA 008 YES WE CAN AND WILL WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Dan, Idaho Falls, Idaho   May 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Mission Accomplished

Independent white woman for Obama   May 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

It will be the beginning of the end of "politics as usual" in Washington!
Let's shake things up and start over with new blood and ideas.

Michael, Farmington, NH   May 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

The number isn't 2210, it's 2026. The democratic party has rules, MI and FL both knew the rules and willingly broke them. What good are rules if there are no penalties for breaking them? Let's not forget that Clinton agreed to the rules and had no problem with them being imposed on MI and FL... that is until she realized that her sense of entitlement wasn't enough to beat a truly better candidate. Now she's saying something quite different. Her double-speak knows no boundaries and it seems her constituents share her dishonesty and sense of entitlement.

Clinton supporters: don't ruin this for everyone. It hurts to lose but to have McCain as our president will hurt so much worse. Don't ruin this golden and historic opportunity.

Henry Maxwell   May 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Well It's about time.I voted for Sen.Clinton but have accepted that Sen.Obama will be the Democratic Party's candidate.Maybe he'll take
up Sen.Clinton's healthcare plan .We need the victory in November more than we need any particular candidate.

Dave   May 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Go soon to be President Obama!

Remember Harry Truman?   May 29th, 2008 10:13 am ET

Throughout the 1948 Dem primaries, he was considered the "loser" all the way up to the convention, where he narrowly received the nomination. And then he was still considered the “loser.” Nevertheless, throughout, he worked his behind off, crossed the country twice by train, talked to the voters about real issues at every whistlestop. His opponent, Dewey, sort of "brushed" him off while delivering "canned" speeches with the big bucks supplied by his supporters. Guess what! Harry woke up the morning after the election THE WINNER! Moral of the story: The voters really are NOT stupid, after all. GO ALL THE WAY, HILLARY! IF NOT, DEMS LOSE THE WHITE HOUSE!

Really I mean Really   May 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

You know "MD" maybe your right maybe he should study a little and find out what really needs to be done to fix all the problems we have here and abroad that our current Government has placed on us Maybe just once it would be nice to have someone in the Oval office who actually thinks before he opens his mouth. He is not a radical he is a thinker he is more believable because he is a fresh approach to a age old problem (OLD Politics) That has gotten us into a world of hurt right now. Yes it’s true the mighty have fallen and by the time they get back up the Republican Party will have to change the way they do business if they want to be relevant in the near future. We can no longer deal with the Good old Boy’s Club they have left this country gasping for air. GM & Ford just announced they are cutting more jobs because of high fuel & oil cost, more people have lost their Homes, children are not able to get the proper care because companies are cutting benefits and shipping jobs overseas. So in response to your comment I do want a President that has the ability to read and write spell and pronounces his words, understand the needs of the people and basically have the ability to make the right JUDGEMENT when it comes to this country. Because the guy everybody wanted to drink beer with has made this country punch drunk and now we have a bar tab we can’t pay.

Remember reading is fundamental and helps shape the Great Leader of Tomorrow

OBAMA 08

B for Obama in PA   May 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

After Tuesday we will find out if Hillary Clinton cares about the democratic party and helping it win the white house, or if she is worried strictly about herself. As she has stated the differences between her and Sen. Obama pail in comparison to John McCain. To defeat him the party must be unified before the convention, and how and when she exits this race, that she cannot win, will play a major role in accomplishing that.

Concerned Democrat   May 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Hillary would lose if she was the nominee and that's a FACT!!!

BobC   May 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Should be an interesting weekend with the rules committee trying to navigate between Charybdis and Scylla.

Hillary is taking on characteristics of Gollum. Having tasted power and worn the Ring of Inevitability, she increasingly gambols about, slathering for "My Precious", seemingly willing to bite it off the hand of whom ever might be wearing it.

Mikey, Scottsdale AZ   May 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

President Obama,
Be careful you choose a VP you can trust ...in my mind that very very short list would include Colin Powell, Joe Biden, or Wesley Clark.

Healing a political party is not as important as healing a country and a world .

Making an error here may obliterate all you have accomplished which has been spectacular and amazing.

From a genuinely concerned 60 year old white male under $40K income with two eyes, two hands, two feet, and a burdened heart for America !

God Bless & Protect You, Mr. President

bigben   May 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Clinton supporters it is time for anarchy. The demo party has been taken over be the left of the left-wing. It is time to riot.

Joseph, NY, NY   May 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Hillary needs to run as an independent for president since she was back stabbed by her democratic party.

Paulette, Cincinnati, Ohio   May 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Then on to victory for McCain. Yes a lot of voters will cross the line and vote MCCAIN'08. Can't wait for that headline!!!!!! MCCAIN IS OUR NEXT PRESIDENT

mama4obama   May 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

Im proud to say that I back Obama. I have voted in three elections since I became of age to vote. I have been forced to vote for the best of the worst. Now I finally have a chance to vote someone into office that shows integrity, understanding and most of all hope.

OBAMA 08

SOPHIA,23, FLORIDA VOTER   May 29th, 2008 10:12 am ET

THEN IT'S OVERTAKING THE WHITE HOUSE......WELL DONE MR. PRESIDENT! I'M PRAYING FOR YOU!

BYE BYE BUSH-------–>

RH   May 29th, 2008 10:11 am ET

I don't believe for a second that Clinton will give it up after Montana and South Dakota.

Bob Stephens   May 29th, 2008 10:11 am ET

What Obama should do is just ignore Hillary after next week, and campaign against McSame. I would view her as just an annoying fly in the room and let her just buzz around and annoy people.

Brian   May 29th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Should and will.

Has anyone checked the delegate math lately? Clinton's done. I'm tired of the major news outlets continuing to cover anything she or BIll have to say.

Kathy Corey   May 29th, 2008 10:11 am ET

They can nominate him...but we will still have an alternative in November.

CT for Obama   May 29th, 2008 10:11 am ET

Hey McCain 08.

If this war is so important to you, why don't you go so some kid can come home. I'd rather read about you coming come in a body bag...

alice   May 29th, 2008 10:11 am ET

NO YOU CAN'T!!

Joshua   May 29th, 2008 10:11 am ET

If Jesus were to support John McCain, would the media reject him?

k   May 29th, 2008 10:11 am ET

about time...

mike   May 29th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Independents have and will vote for Obama.

I always wonder how we show how clinton support wll not vote for Obama.
Can you imagine independents and afro-americans vote if this election is stolen by th clinton machinery????

Proud to be independent!!

Adam - TX   May 29th, 2008 10:10 am ET

Or in other words, all Democratic hopes for November go out the door starting June 4th....Great....

Debbie   May 29th, 2008 10:10 am ET

I wish Hillary would make an independent bid- your candidate wouldn't stand a chance without her help. You seem to forget that.

Andrew   May 29th, 2008 10:10 am ET

While I believe Obama could be the best president this country has seen in awhile, I believe the Democrats have already messed this up and McCain is going to win.

Hillary has been such a divisive figure that the Democratic party is split in two and Hillary's side is actually pushing for a write in or a vote for McCain. After 8 years of Bush I can not believe the Democrats will actually screw this up.

On the bright side I think McCain could be a pretty good president if he sticks to his values of reducing the size of government and anti-lobby.

However Obama can be a great president. Something this country has not seen since FDR or JFK

Karl Warrington   May 29th, 2008 10:10 am ET

I am glad this is almost over. Although it would be in the short-term satifying, it would be a log-term political blunder to pick Sen. Clinton as VP. She has way too much bagage and of course Bill. I encourage him to pick someone like George Michelle.

Northern Canadian   May 29th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Over 54% of Canadians want Obama to be our prime minister of Canada. He is the ONE since JFK and our former PM Trudeau. Attention....US voters ..to vote for Obama .. He CAN change your country. YES, HE CAN...YES, WE CAN...

Diane Boyd   May 29th, 2008 10:09 am ET

I will be so glad when this is over! However, I do not see Hillary Clinton making an effort to unite the party when she is officially the loser of the primary. She has brewed much hate and confusion among her supporters. The Clintons have proven that that the only interest they have are SELF, SELF, and SELF. Too bad so many Americans are caught up in her web.

sue calgary   May 29th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Lady McClinton be gracious after the primaries end and rally around Obama for President. Your fading dreams of becoming President are just that, fading dreams. It is not about you it is about your party and your country!! If you keep this up you are making it easy for Mc Same to get to the WhiteHouse. Being a life long Senator sounds like a good option. The tide of change is here!!!! Obama, say no to her for VeePee...............

Concerned Brit in Canada

Dave   May 29th, 2008 10:09 am ET

Yes We Can!

Obama 08-12

We will fight with you Obama!!   May 29th, 2008 10:09 am ET

America is going to rock the entire world. Time to end the hate, lies and controversy.

Time to give America back to We The People!!!

Obama!!

Ed, Santa Fe NM   May 29th, 2008 10:09 am ET

YAY OBAMA

SO LONG, HILLARY!!

OBAMA-EDWARDS '08

Rick in NYC   May 29th, 2008 10:09 am ET

As Victor Hugo said, "Nothing is more powerful than an idea whose time has come." Barack Obama is an idea whose time has come. No matter what has been said about him or will be said about him, it doesn't matter. He will prevail because it's beyond our control. It's time for this powerful shift in our world ... and nothing can stop that.

virginia nielsen   May 29th, 2008 10:09 am ET

For the stupid person up there that wrote "the failure of 08 begins" I can tell you that's exactly the opposite: " the recover 08 begins " , no more Bush mistakes and his heir is going to be defeated big time, is going to be a victory by a huge margin !!! OBAMA 208-2016 !!!

Dave   May 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

YES WE CAN!

virginia nielsen   May 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

For the stupid person up there that wrote "the failure of 08 begins" I can tell you that's exactly the opposite: " the recover 08 begins " , no more Bush mistakes and his heir is going to be defeated big time, is going to be a victory by a huge margin !!! OBAMA 208-2016 !!!

mel   May 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Time for Hillary to help Obama beat mccain and stop trying
steal the election from Obama. Thr was agreed on by everyone
and you did not object.

mel   May 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Time for Hillary to help Obama beat mccain and stop trying
steal the election from Obama. Thr was agreed on by everyone
and you did not object.

bakersfield   May 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

has anybody notice that obama always wore dark suits when campaigning in the primaries but now he is wearing lighter colors.

Leonard   May 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Obamas arrogance makes my butt hurt.

commonsense   May 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

It is a shame that we are now destined to have another 4 years with a Republican President. You should all be proud to have ruined the only Chance of a Democratic President, by choosing an inexperienced man for the Democratic Nominee. For the first time in my adult life "I could not be more dissapointed in my counry". I think Michelle said it all, but it was backwards. Be proud of what you will not accomplish, with Sen. Obama as the Democratic Nominee. He CANNOT and will NOT beat McSame. We will all lose our homes, jobs, healthcare. I hope to hear from all of you cult followers in December. You made a bad decision and you will have no one to blame but yourselves.

Catholic for Obama   May 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

CNN is always behind. Actually, Obama is now 45.5 delegates away from 2,026.

Another Oregon superdelegate for Obama - Wayne Kinney. There are five from Oregon uncommitted, including a still unnamed add-on.

-Huffington Post, Politico and MSNBC

Adam - TX   May 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Or in other words, all Democratic hopes for November go out the door starting June 4th....Great....

Louise   May 29th, 2008 10:08 am ET

Always gracious, articulate and positively self-possessed.
Our next president !

Dave   May 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

YES WE CAN!

Pierre   May 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Lets hope Hillary hears what the whole country is saying and not just Bill. Good Luck Sen. Obama. I'm a republican and I'm looking for some change.

james from brooklyn   May 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

To all my racist democrats better known as regan democrats, the time has come for you guys to stop being so old fashion. Get on the OBAMA express train and LET THE GOOD TIME ROLE. well said mr. president and make sure hillary don't get the VP spot
OBAMA/SEBELIUS 08

Eminem in GA   May 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

I'm always impressed by his humility and grace. He never declares victory or gloats about his insurmountable lead or that his opponent is unfit, unprepared, etc. IF she would have been the nominee. There's a way to be the winner and not humiliate the loser, especially since they're both Democrats...'as far as I know' (regarding Hillary). He has complimented and even defended her throughout this primary. Barack has won this primary fair and square to the astonishment of Hillary and her supporters. I salute his professionalism, tenacity and wisdom throughout this primary season and look forward to working with him towards rebuilding this country when he becomes President of this country.

fairandstraight   May 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

I hope the American people will see what Sen. Clinton and her supporters are doing to this country. Her lost is completely blamed on Florida and Michigian. Forget all the others 48 states in which most have already voted and Obama won. Forget the DNC rules, they just need to change the entire process of electing a candidate for president because the queen did not win. Not to mention that she agreed to run under the same process when she placed her name on the first ballot.

The GOP is running the weakest candidate probably in their history. However, one thing they know is together you stand and divided you fall. That's why you don't see them pointing out the stronger candidate. Ron Paul's name is still on the ballot, but you don't hear him tying to hurt the front-runner.

When you look at the Democratic party with the best chance to win this year, yet you got members of our own party trying to cripple the front runner. I think the supertdelegates need to end this before the last primary election. Otherwise, Clinton's supporters will say he was giving the nomination. I think this is just awful.

Democrats need to unite and take back the whitehouse.

bigben   May 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Oh well , us Clinton supporters will be sure , he will lose in the general.

Catholic for Obama   May 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

CNN is always behind. Actually, Obama is now 45.5 delegates away from 2,026.

Another Oregon superdelegate for Obama - Wayne Kinney. There are five from Oregon uncommitted, including a still unnamed add-on.

-Huffington Post, Politico and MSNBC

El Máximo Gutierrez   May 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

WE LOVE YOU OBAMA!!!!

OBAMA '08 & '12

Deb   May 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Hillary should have stepped down a long time ago. She would be similar to Bush. Get in a war and keep going at it because she wouldn't know how to stop. She sounds scary. If the DNC seats any of the delegates from Michigan and Florida then I would suggest everyone voting Republican in November as this would tell us all the Democrats are crooked. I do hope Obama dosn't consider Hillary as his VP. She'd have her shot at President if it meant taking him out. Look out Obama!

Disillusional   May 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Barrack:

Disillusion is the word when the Democrats once again pick the weaker candidate and a sure looser. We been thru this before and Obama choose to run before been groom property for the job and having any experience what so ever. His stance with Florida and Michigan has give me and inside to someone that preaches about inclusion and then try so hard not to count the votes and that's Obama.

When he looses in November I know a lot of his supporters will try to blame Hillary... or perhaps race, Florida but the truth is that the man is full of pretty words... empty words and the people of this country will choose experience and someone they know and that's not him.

derek   May 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

dont be suprised Hillart runs as an independant if the MI and Fl doesnt go well. She and Bill are already setting this up...That would be knews if the Clintons leave the democratic party! Now thats change

Kerrie   May 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

We have been focusing on the general election for a while now. For the past several weeks the Clintons have been that annoying buzzing fly that just wouldnt go away. It's about time Obama made it official and brought out the fly swatter!

Adam - TX   May 29th, 2008 10:07 am ET

Or in other words, all Democratic hopes go out the door for November starting June 4th....Great....

felicia   May 29th, 2008 10:06 am ET

I think he should wait to declare a victory. You never know what dirty tricks the Clintons have up their sleeves. He should also step up his security. He's doing too good and a lot of redneck "voters" hate him.

Love ya Obama!

LouandRushToBlame   May 29th, 2008 10:06 am ET

Southern Poverty Law Center statistics show that hate crimes reported against Latinos doubled between 2003 and 2006 and increased by 35 percent in 2007. According to the Center's Mark Potok, the spike reflects the nation's increasingly strident debate over illegal immigration. Lou dobbs and rush limbo to blame for this for advocating hate againts undocumented immigrants and minorities in general. This two racist reporters need to be fired.

Vic   May 29th, 2008 10:06 am ET

How many headlined stories will be out there where Obama is declaring his victory, when the body of the story quotes him as saying that "technically" he really has not won yet. Senator Clinton continues to be personally slandered and described in disgraceful words, when it turns out that she is telling the truth that the race is not over until one of the candidates wins. I, and I imagine countless others, look forward to when headlines match the story concerning this race.

A Texas Voter   May 29th, 2008 10:06 am ET

The failure of 08 actually started when McCain won the republican nomination but thanks for reminding us of that. I hope this circus is over in a few days but Obama how are you going to get Carrie off the stage at the end of the Prom?

get real   May 29th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Let's get it on! I'm telling yall now Obama is not going to play around with McCain like he did Hillary! Naw he ain't gonna be no walking softly around him and that old man had better come correct, don't come with those same old tired Republican tricks that we all know so well and have come to dread the silliness that deflect from what matters.

Mr. McCain, We don't want to hear a lot of what's wrong with your opponet, but what you gonna do Mr. McCain. OK you say he is not best PROVE IT BY WHAT YOU CLAIM YOU CAN DO, PROVE IT, NO MORE POINTING OUT FLAWS THAT MEAN LITTLE TO NOTHING! PROVE WHAT YOU GOT NOT WANT HE DOES NOT!!

Obama just remember you are the Champ you don't have to play into the silly games, sick and move with the TRUTH, stay confindent, but not taking anything for granted, keep your eye on the prize!!!

From Bill Clinton   May 29th, 2008 10:05 am ET

To Obama:

Don't listen to McCain. Don't go to Iraq. Its a Trap devised by my wife, Dubya, and McCrazy..

Karen from Charlottesville   May 29th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Wonderful! I hope that FLA and MI get the half delegate count in accordance with the DNC rules and that we can move forward into an exciting and history changing election year.

Quinn   May 29th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Hillary is tough. She will fight until the inauguration. She will have paid protesters block Barack's presidential motorcade and spray tear gas into the eyes of children. She is a fighter. I love her.

Hillary 08............NOT!

Grant   May 29th, 2008 10:05 am ET

No chance bud....this is going to the convention and then the Supreme Court before you can get rid of the Clintons...she is not going anywhere!!!!

Blogs are reporting the Clintons are already looking at legal challenges to potential DNC rulings. They have not stayed in a race this long with no chance of winning to bow out gracefully on June 4th, They are in this until the convention floor when the final delegates are cast and quite possibly beyond if they do not get their way...

Not sure   May 29th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Until superdelegates have declared support to Mr Obama in enough number, the 2,026 counting must not be be taken for granted...

obama supporter   May 29th, 2008 10:05 am ET

Is that old battlelack she running! Thank God time is running out for her. I am about sick of her as I am of my job. The more I see this woman pulling her heart out, the more I dislike her. Never seen anyone like this before, Did she make a bet on the contest. Oh well it's time you pay up.Ha Ha Ha!
Please go away! I oh so sick of those ugly pants-suits. By the way leisbanes can get married in California.
You need a new life......GOOD LUCK!

Deb   May 29th, 2008 10:04 am ET

I truly hope it begins next week, but I am afraid Billary isn't going to go away so easily. Why don't the Super Delegates just give him their support so we can move on? It is time for this to end. I was a Hillary supporter months ago, but she has done and said so many negative things in the past few months that I would not vote for her if she were chosen. I would just choose not to vote at all since I could never support McCain and his stance on the war.

T. Brown in Texas   May 29th, 2008 10:04 am ET

Know wheter or not people agreed or disagreed with the way Senator Clinton ran her campaign, we really need to thank her for vetting our candidate Senator Obama and helping him to get a thicker skin. I really believe that this has prepared him for the days to come in the race for the White House against the Republican machine. Those distractions won't be so distracting now and we can finally get down to the issues that American really care about (GAS Prices, Economy, ETC.)

I did not vote for Senator Clinton and did not like a lot of the tactics that she used, but I can respect the fact that she campaigned just as hard as any man would have.

The Simpsons for Obama   May 29th, 2008 10:04 am ET

ARE WE THERE YET? ALMOST, YES YES YES. GO BACK TO MONTANA AND SOUTH DAKOTA AND CONTINUE CAMPAIGNING.

Generation X   May 29th, 2008 10:03 am ET

And here comes Hillary's blogging nuts in 5...4....3....2....1...., Write Hillary in or vote McCain. LOL

Curliss   May 29th, 2008 10:03 am ET

If Hillary doesn't get the nomination, because she is the best candidate ... then the democratic party should split into two parties – Conservative democrats (Hillary) and Progressive democrats (Obama). Then we have a three way race, with more options to meet voters preferences.

Hillary as Independent! Go Hillary! Go Hillary!

Brooke   May 29th, 2008 10:03 am ET

I would caution all the Obama supporters here who are referring to him as Mr. President. See, we have something called elections. Obama is not a shoo in to be President yet. He's only about 200 delegates ahead of Hillary so he's not the unanimous choice of the Democratic party either. Don't you think it's a little presumptuous to say Obama '12. I know what Obama thinks of elections, merely distractions of the old politics. I'm sure he would be in favour of scrapping our democracy and replacing it with an Obama nation...

pavel   May 29th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Obama will win McBush, McWar, McCan't

yahooooooooo

Disillusion   May 29th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Barrack:

Disillusion is the word when the Democrats once again pick the weaker candidate and a sure looser. We been thru this before and Obama choose to run before been groom property for the job and having any experience what so ever. His stance with Florida and Michigan has give me and inside to someone that preaches about inclusion and then try so hard not to count the votes and that's Obama.

When he looses in November I know a lot of his supporters will try to blame Hillary... or perhaps race, Florida but the truth is that the man is full of pretty words... empty words and the people of this country will choose experience and someone they know and that's not him.

Dexter   May 29th, 2008 10:03 am ET

Sorr, A. HArrison in Georgia, but they're not going to change the rules for Clinton and take the nomination away from Clinton no matter what. They know it would destroy the party.

This thing is over.

SUNSHINE   May 29th, 2008 10:03 am ET

congratulations senator, I knew that you would pull through.

Shaun   May 29th, 2008 10:03 am ET

I am of the opinion that while this primary is inevitably over, the issues and trauma of the long campaign will not be resolved unless Hillary is on the ticket. Too much of our country is divided over race and gender. Our hope and change train will require both of them at a time when discussions of equality are at their height. The women's liberation movement has not ended, though blended with other plights for civil justice. Point blank-if Hillary isn't on the ticket with Obama, the backlash WILL cost him the presidency. It's not right, not fair, but it is the truth.

Jean, South Carolina   May 29th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Well at least we know that the Clinton's will do anything to get her elected so Obama it is safe to say the fight begins next week. Lot's of luck fighting the Wicked Witch of the North and her husband.

sdmackey   May 29th, 2008 10:02 am ET

Sorry for the typo it should say "shame" brought on us.

Shaun   May 29th, 2008 10:02 am ET

I am of the opinion that while this primary is inevitably over, the issues and trauma of the long campaign will not be resolved unless Hillary is on the ticket. Too much of our country is divided over race and gender. Our hope and change train will require both of them at a time when discussions of equality are at their height. The women's liberation movement has not ended, though blended with other plights for civil justice. Point blank-if Hillary isn't on the ticket with Obama, the backlash WILL cost him the presidency. It's not right, not fair, but it is the truth.

James, SC   May 29th, 2008 10:01 am ET

2026 until the rules are officially changed!

taylor richmond virginia   May 29th, 2008 10:01 am ET

it has pretty much already begun. formalities people, formalities.

Josephine   May 29th, 2008 10:01 am ET

Good news but Mr. President why not continue campaigning in South Dakota, Montana ?By not doing so you are helping Sen. Clinton to continue with her bla bla bla. You will need those 2 states later on. Puerto Rico not participating in the general election I can understand you can leave it for the opponent but.......

Frank Mcgrawfin   May 29th, 2008 10:01 am ET

I need to take a day off of work when he comes to New York so I can see him speak. Man this guy is epic. Really looking forward to Obama in 08.

Belle   May 29th, 2008 10:00 am ET

This is the closest race in History.

Clinton wins the Popular vote at the end of the Primary. I think she has the strongest MORAL argument. After all, her campaign supporters Offered to PAY for a revote in MI and FL. Obama BLOCKED all attempts at that, even though under DNC rules it was doable. The DNC signed OFF the MI revote. Obama blocked that.

So I think Clinton should fight tooth and nail...and take it all of the way to the Convention Floor if need be. By the end of the Primaries, Clinton will have the Popular Vote. Obama is just getting a little ahead of himself.

Would be pretty funny if the RNC had to change all of their ads, though.
Would be funnier if they didn't have the money to change their ads...and Clinton won the nomination...then you would have all of the Obama ads...with Clinton running against McCain!

Marilyn   May 29th, 2008 10:00 am ET

If the votes in Florida and Michigan are not counted these two states will be McCain states in November. You can count on that, Barrack. You will also not win any of the states that Hillary has won, nor any of the other "red" states. You will lose the general election!

vic nashville,Tn   May 29th, 2008 10:00 am ET

You can start for us no problem we made up our mind that Hillary is not the nominee we will vote for Mc Cain
In June Hillary will have more popular votes so you are stealing the nomination
Hillary 08 or Mc Cain 08

sdmackey   May 29th, 2008 10:00 am ET

As a Floridian I will be glad when it's over, so the same brought on us by our elected officials (Democrats included) will no longer be in the spotlight.

larry buchas   May 29th, 2008 10:00 am ET

I'll believe it when I see it.

It's time to unite the Hillary supporters. They should be commended for their support. She's a strong, intelligent candidate. She's definitely stronger than Bill. We may not agree with her but she deserves our respect.

meredith   May 29th, 2008 10:00 am ET

It is so wrong to be so presumptuous and if the superdeligates all go his way then they just don't care about who qualifies to be president. Face colleges students don't know what the qualifications are to be president but they do know that Hillary does have more experience and has 15 years on Obama. they are spineless and are afraid of being called racists – so what – get a spine.

Marc in Virginia   May 29th, 2008 9:59 am ET

"not her please", what damage has she done? Exercised her right as an American to run for office? You obamabots are the most sensitive people I've ever seen. She's had to treat Obama with kid gloves because of the party. Dare I say the Republicans won't be so gentle? Please, get over yourselves. The Clintons SAVED the Democratic party in the 90s and this is their reward. Can't wait to vote for McCain.

Jean   May 29th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Great! I wish you the best Obama, Please don't turn your back on Two Face.

Real Democrat   May 29th, 2008 9:59 am ET

George W was the most by far inexperienced person to ever run. There's no way people can try and pin Obama for not having experience. You know who has experience to run as President? All the past Presidents that's who! Who has experience for a job that only one person can have in this country? 1+1=2 Simple math.

Typical bitter white person   May 29th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Rules are Rules!! The Obamanation is right!

So let's start applying the rules and lets start with the residents of New Orleans. All those people who didn't buy flood insurance knew what the consequences were and did it anyway. They should return to the treasury every penny the government has given them. The people who paid the premiums all along should not have to sit by and watch these people "steal" benefits from the government they have not paid for and the rest of us should not have higher taxes to fund their greed.

On to the people who signed mortages without reading the fine print and who figured that lying about their income to secure a loan wouldn't come back to bite them. They knew what they were doing when they lied on the applications and every one of them has been told more than once to READ something before you sign it. The rest of us who kept our higher (fixed) rate mortages should not be punished with higher taxes to fund their greed because these people willfully chose to ignore both the rules and common sense.

Shall we continue to apply the rules????

jim   May 29th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Obama is a visionary who wants to return this nation to its path of a nation who leads the world by example. He wants to follow our constitution and restore order in our government.
McCain is a 3rd term for Bush (the most unpopular president in US history).
You decide.

Kate, Atlanta   May 29th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Hillary is going to continue to point out that all delegates can change their vote anytime up until they are actually cast at the convention. So, she'll stay in the race over the summer, just in case. She is NOT a feminist icon – she is in this for herself period!!

ral-OH   May 29th, 2008 9:59 am ET

Thank goodness we can finally see the light at the end of the
tunnel now. Later next week we can get back to concentrating
on the election in the fall, instead of fighting the demon within
our own political party.

Move on Hillary. If you hadnt been so downright nasty and
self-serving in this contest I might have a better opinion of
you.

You will go in history being the woman who ran for the presidency – but failed due to her own lies, deceits and overall cattiness during
the campaign.

walt ohio   May 29th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Good job Obama!!!! Whatever you do, keep the Clintons out of the White House, especially Bill. Let the pervert get his oral sex in New York. CNN, since there are only 11 comments so far, how about showing mine for a change?

Disillusional   May 29th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Disillusion is the word when the Democrats once again pick the weaker candidate and a sure looser. We been thru this before and Obama choose to run before been groom property for the job and having any experience what so ever. His stance with Florida and Michigan has give me and inside to someone that preaches about inclusion and then try so hard not to count the votes and that's Obama.

When he looses in November I know a lot of his supporters will try to blame Hillary… or perhaps race, Florida but the truth is that the man is full of pretty words… empty words and many people of this country see thru and will choose experience and someone they know and that's not Obama. LET'S GET REAL AND GET READY FOR A HUGE LET DOWN.

democrat1981   May 29th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Somebody tell McCain to go put his diaper on! Obama is going to make that fool look like an infant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

granforchange   May 29th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Way to Go!! I am a Latina Activist here In Madison Wisconsin, and I have allready signed up to Reach the Latino Population Here in Madison, Chicago, and Other areas in the Midwest.. Yesterday I Placed Calls to Puerto Rico, and got Very good Responses... We are with you all the Way Senor Presidente !! Si Se Puede, and Godspeed and Full steam away.......!! Obama 08 Suporter in Wisconsin

R.O.B.   May 29th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Yep, 1st the nomination, then the White House, then off to a better America.

OBAMA '08

Ade Boy   May 29th, 2008 9:58 am ET

"OBA ko le pe meji ni aafin" meaning the palace is not big enough for two kings. A yoruba adage. Ride on OBAMA

nadine jennings   May 29th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Obama sure has some mentally sick backers. You only have to read a few comments to know. I would not expect CNN to put this on since I am not an Obama backer, I have tried several times and failed.

democrat1981   May 29th, 2008 9:58 am ET

Somebody tell McCain to go put his diaper on! Obama is going to make that fool look like an infant!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TAHARI in CT 4 OBAMA   May 29th, 2008 9:57 am ET

AAAAAAAAAAMEEEN!

LET THE REAL BATTLE BEGIN MR. PRESIDENT!

Real Democrat   May 29th, 2008 9:57 am ET

George W was the most by far inexperienced person to ever run. There's no way people can try and pin Obama for not having experience. You know who has experience to run as President? All the past Presidents that's who! Who has experience for a job that only one person can have in this country? 1+1=2 Simple math.

Obama 08

Jay in Chicago   May 29th, 2008 9:57 am ET

I have been waiting for this moment for 15 long long arduous months. Now it is almost upon us and I couldn't be happier. However, I must say that I've been getting some paranoid feelings that Clinton is going to take this fight all the way to the convention. It would be a big shame if she does that and it would cause irreparable damage to the democratic parties chances in november. I just hope her supporters are smarter and more sensible than she is and come to the conclusion that so many of us already have: that this woman is more concerned with her own ambition than turning the page on the bush administration. here are some words that describe her: SELFISH, DISHONEST, UNTRUSTWORTHY, MANIPULATIVE, STUBBORN, BITTER, COMBATIVE,

Jim, Illinois   May 29th, 2008 9:57 am ET

Hillary will probably fight on considering her options to run as an Independent until all of Bill's money is gone. I think we know now who is really bitter. I hope she can find religion and not just rely on her alcohol and guns.

Rockyll   May 29th, 2008 9:56 am ET

Watch dis guy Adrian,hes got real talent.He can twist a knife in your back and never stop smilin.I remember him from my Philly days.

D.   May 29th, 2008 9:56 am ET

MD, Obama is not the radical left. If he were, he'd be more interested in blowing up the White House than living in it. Or at the very least he'd be running for the Socialist Party, which does exist independently from the Democratic Party.

sophia nyc   May 29th, 2008 9:56 am ET

And you'll be hosting a DNC fundraiser June 4. But of course MSM won't report it for fear of making Hillary cry. Or shoot fire from her eyes.

nadine jennings   May 29th, 2008 9:56 am ET

Obama sure has some mentally sick backers. You only have to read a few comments to know.

Kiah   May 29th, 2008 9:56 am ET

You know CNN sometimes I really wonder about you...

Dave   May 29th, 2008 9:56 am ET

Yes I guess the timing is about right for the Republicans. Obama's involvement when he was in charge of Illinois's committee on health and human services and his involvement in changing the rules which allowed for Rezko to put corrupt officials in charge of allocating funds
for developments will be coming out in the not to distant future. In time
for him to be soundly defeated by McCain anyway. But too late to get
Clinton into the White House in 2008. So Clinton will be in for 2012.
I hope your finances can manage until then.

Florida-livin   May 29th, 2008 9:56 am ET

The GE is so important to get off on the right foot. The only end game is for Clinton to realize the end is hear and to respect everyone that has ever ran a campaign that came up short. Obama has gave her praise on a phenomial campaign, so she as many should understand the rules and that all the american people and states and delegates have spoken. Not just ones she chooses to count. It will be tuff to beat McCain so Clinton should do the right thing come Wednesday and preserve some self respect and honor. Obama08

Will from NYC   May 29th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Gotta say the McCain lovers aka known as the "delusional few" cites experience. With all the experience McCain has he still is WRONG on just about every issue. Everytime McCain speaks he has to wipe the brown from his face he gets by kissing the arses of every lunatic group he panders too...

to the delusional McCain supporters... the fact that you man is white won't hide the fact that he is pandering same as Bush and doom for failure guy...

Bye bye GOP.

Change   May 29th, 2008 9:55 am ET

change is good. Old with the old in with the new.

will   May 29th, 2008 9:55 am ET

WHAT ARROGANCE.
WHAT A LACK OF GRACE.
BUT DON'T WORRY ABOUT THIS CLOWN.
HE WILL NEVER BE PRESIDENT

Johnny   May 29th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Thats what I am talking about!

deborah   May 29th, 2008 9:55 am ET

Just another example of Sen Obama's arrogance and dismissal of Sen Clinton. I, for one, won't vote for him. He doesn't care about Florida and so we don't care for him. WriteHillaryin Florida and Mich. If they didn't want to hear our voices in January, let them hear it loud and clear in NOVEMBER. Don't let BHO steal our voice.

Concerned American   May 29th, 2008 9:55 am ET

It's about time! Let's focus on November!

Shane fm MD   May 29th, 2008 9:54 am ET

If Hillary is out, people will switch and vote to John Mccain instead of Barack "Hussain" obama reason atleast Mccain have enough past so we can judge him, I visited many middle eastern countries for business and spoke to so many of them about whose there favorite, believe me or not those guyz wants so badly Obama to be president, don’t you see a relation between not wearing flag, the middle name "Hussain", Farrkhan support, Hamas approval and middle eastern liking for Obama

People, please dont decide and vote based on race, think about how much you know about the person you are going to elect as president.

R.I.F.   May 29th, 2008 9:54 am ET

Obams's just stating the facts because by then all the voting should be finished and many undecideds said that they would make their decision until everyone has voted (MI &FL should be resolved by then)

but I predict the Clintonians to blast him in 3..2...1....

Paula from Canada   May 29th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Let's pray she will show SOME grace and let it be after the rules committee meets. I think Hillary has dragged this thing on so long people are losing interest. Same old same old everyday from them.. let's get the game on !

Terrance Miller in Atlanta   May 29th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Look the Obama campaign did not take anything from Hillary and Bill . She Lost .Nothing crazy about it. Florida and Michigan where not of her concern until she was behind and needed them to get close.Lets Get Behind Our Candidate and Win this election.No hard feelings,No media spin.Lets Get on the OBAMA Bulldozer and Get these Liars and Spin Doctors out of WASHINGTON!! I want another family besides a BUSH/CLinton running our country.We dont want a monarchy. We want a leader.

America 08'

ANGIE   May 29th, 2008 9:53 am ET

well its about time hillary its about time to hang up the pant suit welcome president obama we all welcome you cant wait for you to clean up this mess were in hillary if you are a true democrat support obama and unite this party and run mccain out

Swalker327   May 29th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Let's go OBAMA!!!! Hopefully we can put Hilarious Hillary's rant to rest!!

For all of you women who are planning to vote for McCain I hope and pray you get some brains - unless of course you want to continue to pay $4.30 per gallon for gas, non-ending war, crappie economy, overturn of Roe v. Wade, etc. If this is what you want - then go for it - vote McCain!

OBAMA '08

Lee   May 29th, 2008 9:53 am ET

The last three primaries had been a year longer than the primaries we have had at the earliest part of the year since IN and NC. Multi-tasking by OBAMA campaign to the GE was underway after WV primary campaign by the ingenuity of Obama and his advisors which made them valuable and irreplacable in principles during this election. It will become official of Obama's campaign to be the nominee by next week and the show must go on. Obama's trip to Bahgdad before the election is daunting and may be a wishful thinking of Hillary's proposed by McCain. Obama should take the trip few days after he takes Oath of office as a President of United States to be briefed by the Generals on the frontline as well as have the protection of him and his entourage Presidential. Good Luck in 08!

Hillary Clinton   May 29th, 2008 9:53 am ET

Some questions which might be raised by CNN's Jack Cafferty if he lived in an alternate universe:

*If Barack Obama were the Anti-Christ, who might his running mate be?
*Why do you think that so many anti-American radicals and terrorists support Obama?
*What crime could Sen. Obama commit that would derail his candidacy?

ali for obama   May 29th, 2008 9:52 am ET

GOD bless you obama, we are hopeful your are going to clinch this nomination and beat john mc cain in november.

Matt   May 29th, 2008 9:50 am ET

Ask Scott if the feelings and revalations he is expressing are New? If not why didn't he resign earlier? He is in a way validating what many have suspected for years. Does he feel that by writing this book he has betrayed the President?

SpiderMan   May 29th, 2008 9:50 am ET

Hillery Clinton / Bill Clinton

or

Barack Obama / John Edwards

Either way the Dems must winl!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yns   May 29th, 2008 9:49 am ET

Actually it should not be over until the convention when the nomination is made official.......who knows what could happen between now and then.....
Rome is falling......

Less, Austin Tx   May 29th, 2008 9:49 am ET

Go Obama!

The magic number '2026' is sitting right across from you.

usa   May 29th, 2008 9:48 am ET

====== obama 2008 ========

vote smart, vote obama.

god bless

Abby   May 29th, 2008 9:48 am ET

Congratulations sir!!! We are so proud of you!!!!!

Linda from Prescott   May 29th, 2008 9:48 am ET

Senator Obama, keep up the good work. Let's hope that dirty tricks clinton will not convince anyone to move the goal posts.

Susan   May 29th, 2008 9:47 am ET

Is it Wednesday yet? The champagne is chilled.....

Jim   May 29th, 2008 9:47 am ET

Take the gloves off and come out swinging, Barack! McCain must be defeated. We cannot allow this country to sink further into the Bush abyss. Americans, Vote Obama so that we can put an end to this unconstitutional war in Iraq. One that was waged based on lies, deceit, and propoganda. Let's regain our standing in the world as diplomats who lead by example. Let's elect someone who votes in support of American veterans (McCain has consistently voted AGAINST veterans benefits bills). Vote Obama!

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 29th, 2008 9:47 am ET

"A. Harrison in Georgia May 29th, 2008 8:43 am ET
2210 Barack, slow your roll. LOL"
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Actually, that number will probably be a little lower, because they are negotiating a compromise. They will probably do like the Republicans, and seat half the delegates, giving Hillary a slight edge, but not enough to win the nomination.

Lucyna   May 29th, 2008 9:45 am ET

Good idea Mr. President. It's time for the show to beging.

Mrs. Clingon, would you please step aside.

Street Stuff   May 29th, 2008 9:45 am ET

Clinton can now focus to be on McCains ticket to satisfy her supporters.. those who said they will vote for McCain if Hillary is not the nominee....

Long live the Princess from New York, Dutchcess of Luttle Rock and Queen of Washignton DC......

Lovely in VA   May 29th, 2008 9:44 am ET

About time... all aboard the Change Express!

Don't forget to register to vote !! Your vote does count !!

AMW   May 29th, 2008 9:44 am ET

Hillary can and should be the nominee and on to the presidency. We need stong female leadership. We do not need another Republican male. Look at the mess he made with the help of his protectors.
God bless Hillary. God bless Scott McClellan.

Jan, The Netherlands   May 29th, 2008 9:43 am ET

When mrs Clinton says that she is the best democratic candidate, I think that she is under estimating the intelligence of the American voters.

Mary56   May 29th, 2008 9:43 am ET

I don't trust the Clintons so Sen. Obama should be prepared for anything. It's not over yet. I pray he does not pick her as his running mate.

CT voter   May 29th, 2008 9:42 am ET

Wooohooo, I cannot wait for a Mccain and Obama debate!!

I swear if it's gonna be about flagpins I'm gonna call in and E-mail complaining, and I'm a stutterer so I hate calling people.

MK   May 29th, 2008 9:41 am ET

And it will be time for Clinton and Obama supporters to set their frustrations and gloating aside and rally around the Democratic candidate. We need to come together to defeat McCain.

Rick, Orlando Florida   May 29th, 2008 9:41 am ET

Bye Hillary. Sorry Bill.

Joe - Wilmington, DE   May 29th, 2008 9:41 am ET

I hope so...please send those horrible Clintons packing.

Mark   May 29th, 2008 9:41 am ET

Hillary would be the only chance for the Democratic party. Looks like the party is over. McCain will crush Nobama and I don't like McCain.
Too bad

Change Express , Kissimmee, FL   May 29th, 2008 9:39 am ET

Lets get this party started !!!

Mr Barack Obama...The Next President of The United States.

Sam   May 29th, 2008 9:35 am ET

That's right – fight!! You don't know how to do anything but fight, even your own countrymen. You don't have any reasoning to bring to the table, just fight!

Candace -Houston, TX   May 29th, 2008 9:35 am ET

Let's win Dems! Take it by force! Obama for President!

Farrell, Houston, Tx   May 29th, 2008 9:30 am ET

The Obama train is heading to the White House and everybody is invited; Republicans, Independents, Libertarians, ALL, just get on board.

x-bit   May 29th, 2008 9:29 am ET

You oughta work hard big bro... you got odds against you. Wish you luck and don't lose your nerve. Be a gentle as you have always been. You make me feel proud!

Kim, PA   May 29th, 2008 9:28 am ET

check back in ONE YEAR everyone and let us chat about all the CHANGE.

we'll be more likely discussing the CHANGE in our pockets left over by the govt's lack of change with Obama.

but let the party roll on.

Songbird McCain   May 29th, 2008 9:27 am ET

So, is that when the media will begin reporting on the truth behind "songbird McCain"? Google it people.

Connie   May 29th, 2008 9:26 am ET

Ok, time to play tug of war. Obama supporter grab your rope. Clinton supporters grab your rope. 1--2--3 pulllllll. Clinton supporter struggling, Obama supporters tugging. Clinton supporters almost down. Obama supporters taking a strong hold. Let's hear it! Obama supporter stood strong. Welcome aboard Clinton supporters. Let’s go Dems. All the way to the white house.

Rose - Baltimore, MD   May 29th, 2008 9:24 am ET

Whether it is 2026 or 2210 delegates required, Obama will have it by Tuesday. The undeclared supers have declared secretly and are backing Obama. We will all find out on Wednesday morning.

Venus   May 29th, 2008 9:24 am ET

YES! HE DID! Way to go BAM!

It's time to move forward and get ready for the battle of showing the American people what McSame/Bush has done to our country and our image around the world.

Obama – don't trust the Clintons and don't put Hillary on your ticket!

It's funny.............. every one was talking so much about Kentucky and West Virginia regarding Obama won't be able to win those states... he's not putting these two states on his map!!!

Jerry in Fresno   May 29th, 2008 9:23 am ET

Clinton and McCain, each in their own way are agents of regression; they are stuck in the past, terribly polarizing figures.

Obama can take the nation forward which is the only way we can prosper as a Country in the long term by bringing the Country together.

United we lead the world; divided we muddle about in continual self-defeat.

There is no question that Obama is the one who can provide the leadership that America needs today! He is the only one who understands what the real problem is.

Xavier, St. Louis, MO   May 29th, 2008 9:23 am ET

The general election started after Hillary lost Texas; however, President Obama is such a gentlemen.

Sick of Hillary   May 29th, 2008 9:23 am ET

Thank God! The Clinton circus will be over soon. Obama has proved himself to be worthy and deserving of the democratic nominee for President. We as Americans (I'm a former Clinton supporter) would have made a grave mistake if Clinton was nominated. She has revealed her true self throughout this campaign. She is definitely NOT presidential material, as a matter of fact, Hillary and the Clintons as a whole should really be ashamed of themselves. I'm really diappointed in myself for ever trusting or believing in the Clintons, they turned out to be horrible, their legacy will be forever tarnished.

Josh   May 29th, 2008 9:23 am ET

Really Barack?

That just means you're one step closer to losing to McCain b/c of this thing called the ELECTORAL COLLEGE.

You won't win the most impt states: OH, PA, and FL b/c the demographics in those states soundly reject you

California   May 29th, 2008 9:23 am ET

The first comment on this blog is rediculous, the failures of this generation began with George W. Bush whom i hold responsible for war crimes against humanity, the Bushes fortune should be dIvideD by the amount of soldiers lost and ditributed to their families. and McCain is just a grim continuation of it, hillary Clinton will be worst than McCain as her ambition for power is stronger than our safety, she will break all hell loose if she is the nominee, we can for sure expect wars with Iran, north korea, and possibly Russia with her in power, it's call "Abuse of Power." her words to oblirerate iran can just give you an idea of what's ticking inside her head.

Operation Elephant   May 29th, 2008 9:22 am ET

What's Obama think the Convention is for? A crowning session?. He's not even nominated yet. Him or McCain, let's see what the delegates say.

JM   May 29th, 2008 9:22 am ET

IT'S FUNNY HOW PEOPLE SAY: OK DEMOCRATS, LETS UNITE NOW...

THIS SOUNDS LIKE WHAT THE CARTOONS THE TRANSFORMERS WOULD SAY.... AUTOBOTS UNTIE.....

OBAMA IS NOT GOING TO BE THE CANDIDATE OR THE PRESIDENT.

ANOTHER THING THAT I SEE STUPID AND CAN'T BELIEVE IS THAT MCCAIN IS DESTROYING OBAMA ON FOREIGN POLICY & ISSUES, AND ALL READ FROM OBAMA SUPPORTERS US: WOOOOOW, THAT'S GREAT THAT MCCAIN RECOGNIZES OBAMA AS THE DEMOCRAT CANDIDATE, NEVERMIND THAT HE IS DESTROYING OBAMA.....
OBAMA WILL LOSE AGAINST MCCAIN, WHICH IS SAD BECAUSE WE REALLY NEED A DEMOCRAT PRESIDENT.

AUTOBOTS UNITE.................
PLEASE..................

Spirit of America   May 29th, 2008 9:21 am ET

Pride precedes the fall.

Alexis   May 29th, 2008 9:21 am ET

Thank Goodness now we can get this show on the road! I am with him all the way, now it is going to be hard for Billary to step down, and tell her voters to back him up, you know since she is a sore loser and all! LOL!

Schalaine Ellisor   May 29th, 2008 9:20 am ET

Let's hope it goes that smoothly. I want to think Hillary will do what is best for the Democratic Party. I keep hearing how hard the Clinton's have worked in this primary. How many people had actually heard of Barack Obama (outside Illinois) when this primary race started? If anyone has worked hard, it is him and his supporters. Please don't reward all that hard work with the shaft!!!!

Dave   May 29th, 2008 9:19 am ET

After her performance, I'm glad I didn't vote for her. Hillary is nutty and should not be in the white house. Some democrats need a beating. Obama is about to be the nominee and we don't need folks at Rendell's level saying Hillary is a stronger candidate. Hillary the strong candidate lost 13 straight contests in a row. I guess Obama has dupe the country into believing he's stronger.

Rob   May 29th, 2008 9:19 am ET

awesome can't wait to watch him reduce the repugs to rubble!

paulie_nj   May 29th, 2008 9:19 am ET

Well OBAMA is obviously not taking into consideration that the DNC will be seating "at least" half the delegates from FL and MI this weekend so the delegates needed to clinch the nimination will be higher than the 2026 he is claiming that he needs to get the nomination. Further, we all know that Clinton is going to take her battle all the way to the convention in Denver and that's really when the battle is over. The superdelegates can change their vote at any time between now and then so to claim victory before that would be arrogant and premature.

YEA   May 29th, 2008 9:18 am ET

CHECK OUT YOUTUBE VIDEO AARON RUSSO THIS WAR WAS A FRAUD

Chuck R   May 29th, 2008 9:17 am ET

It sounds pretty clear that the Obama campaign has desided to write off Florida and Michigan. Though they say they want them to have seats at the table, there is no way that you have a winning hand at 2026 unless you have told the Democratic party in Florida and Michigan to kiss off. Now that may be good for Obama as far as the endorsement goes, but the, "rules are the rules" stuff and blame Howard Dean, not Obama isn't going to carry any water in those two states.

We are seeing a true showing of Obama's leadership now. It is his party and his convention and HE is throwing Florida and Michigan out and looking for Howard Dean to blame. Sounds like a lot of same old politics from this guy.

Jorge in Miami   May 29th, 2008 9:17 am ET

Just take a look above to the "Englighted Voter": comments posted today and compare it with mine. Please, explain me whjat is going on?

Anonymous   May 29th, 2008 9:16 am ET

fOR ALL YOU MISGUIDED SOULS . HELLO THE WAR WAS A FRAUD
PEOPLE ARE DYING FOR NO REASON , A LOT OF PEOPLE. BUSHES OWN PEOPLE ARE TELLING THE STORY WE ARE ALL AMERICANS REPUBLICAN OR DEMOCRATE WHO CARES WE DONT NEED THIS WAR CHECK OUT ARRON RUSSO VIDEO/ 911
ROCKEFELLA THATS IF YOU WANT TO KNOW THE TRUTH ON YOUTUBE

tidho   May 29th, 2008 9:16 am ET

I guess that's why they call him the candidate of hope – he's an optomist.

My money is on Hillary taking this to the convention. She's going to be out there tearing this guy down for another couple months hoping it will lead to softening poll numbers against McCain so she can do one more superdelegate push in August.

I don't think whe cares who is President if its not going to be her.

Belle   May 29th, 2008 9:15 am ET

I am sorry to post this here, but just a note to the Obama supporters that did NOT correctly read the Rendell piece...he said Clinton is the stronger candidate in the SWING states...she is.

However, before you blast him with your wall of HATRED...you may not want to do that....after all, YOU DO want Obama to win PA don't you?

But...maybe you don't....maybe you just want O to win the Primary.

I also think Clinton is the better candidate. But I also agree with Rendell that her winning is a long shot. In regards to the VP...Rendell already said why nominate him when you can have the real deal in Hillary.

Rosa   May 29th, 2008 9:15 am ET

Obama will most likely win the nomination but this will not be a victory celebration for the American people, but a victory for the obvious sexist "Boy's Club" who would rather see any man than a very qualified and intelligent woman, running the White House. This discrimination against Hillary by Richardson, Edwards and everyone else who has spun any detail they could to drag her down will never be forgotten by her supporters, and then media, especially CNN ( Lou Dobbs excluded), can be the first to take the blame for they have been the most outspoken and pro-Obama supporters throughout this campaign. Nobody seems to be out for what's best for America and it's people, but for what's best for their deep pockets. Sick!

scott   May 29th, 2008 9:15 am ET

its going to be fun watching Barraks fall.....................also on the Dashel support given to him this week wasnt he the only member of the senate to close shop and run and hide when they had that threat a few years back? thats the way to run a country hope hes not on any cabnets but really dont have to worry about thast he wont make it that far

Jorge in Miami   May 29th, 2008 9:14 am ET

How does my comment requires more "moderation" than other posted comments which seems more radical in their opinions?

bill   May 29th, 2008 9:13 am ET

It absolutely amazes me how much the Clinton campaign have shafted the Democratic party and all democrats in America. During her campaign she has endorsed McCain and she has cozied up to Carl Rove and even General Wesley Clark has supported Karl Rove and his electoral map.
Clark is still a Republican at heart and he and the Clintons are in a all out use and deceive the American public.

Its too bad that this campaign is so tainted with nasty politics and that really hurts all of America.....

No Way   May 29th, 2008 9:13 am ET

Please some one stop all the pain!

Jorge in Miami   May 29th, 2008 9:13 am ET

Curious how the Media has not bother to research the impact of what appears to be Oprah's influence in fund rising and influence in the Obama Campaign; or, who is the "magic genie" who have help Obama Campaign raised an incredible amount of funds for a formerly relatively unknown candidate which has allowed Obama's to flood the airwaves, the PR circuit, etc more 2 to 1 against Clinton?

Carlton McKoy   May 29th, 2008 9:12 am ET

When Senator Obama is elected it will signal to America and the rest of the world that one should not be judged on the basis of race.
C.M.

Debbie,NJ   May 29th, 2008 9:12 am ET

Of course Hillary wants him to lose the GE. Just like she and Bill did with Al Gore. They didn't campaign for him because she wanted him to lose so she could run this time. They are not going to campaign for Obama. The sweetest thing is this life is you can bet that what goes around will come around.

Realist in Maryland   May 29th, 2008 9:12 am ET

It's about time.

Fitz   May 29th, 2008 9:12 am ET

Secondly, I want to ask why they keep saying Hillary is the strongest candidate. Hillary has the Clinton name and that's it and in my opinion she has run on that alone. Peopel don't realize how much baggage and scandal comes along with that and trust me it will all come out including Paul vs. Clinton that the news doesn't discuss.

There should be a list of all the scandals between each candidate including McInsane and you will see that Obama's pale in comparison to the others. He is considered not the strongest because he is black plain and simple and we all know that's a bunch of BS.

Tommie R. from Maryland   May 29th, 2008 9:11 am ET

It's time to move on. You don't agree to rules then whine to change them when you realize that you are destined to lose. All of this whining done by Billary will set back the women's movement 20 years.

Je   May 29th, 2008 9:11 am ET

We support you 100% Mr. President. God bless and help you all the way to whitehouse.

jfs Memhis, Tn   May 29th, 2008 9:11 am ET

We can only HOPE THAT SHE WILL STOP THIS NONSENSE AND LET THIS CANDIDATE PROCEED WITH WINNING THE ELECTION IN NOV. AND NOT 'JUST' THE NOMINATION. Her dragging her feet and refusing to support Obama and this party has cost us at least 4 weeks in getting out the vote for the Democrats. Obama has done an incredibile thing in the last 4 weeks............he has successfully run against Hillary, Bill(almost a full time candidate within himself), John McCain, Fox etc., Negative nonsense as Wright etc. and is STILL LEADING. Need there be anymore doubt ???? Hillary and Rendell and all the OLD DEMOCRATS, give it up and start to build a new and better Democratic Party. EVERYONE wants you folks OLD Washinton Machinery to end....please stop blocking progress and let this new cycle begin !!!!

Mtui   May 29th, 2008 9:10 am ET

I believe experience and sound knowledge in foreign policy is best judged by how successfully one can convince foreigners in most aspects. Obama proves to be living above conventional foreign policy standards and surely he is wining foreigners' support! I can not see the US succeeding without good foreign policy! Obama seems to have the best! From Tanzania

Sharon   May 29th, 2008 9:10 am ET

I would like to see the party united by the end of next week so the focus can be on the general election. I am concerned that the continuing tactics of the Clinton campaign, such as demonstrations on Saturday for the Rules Committee, and possibly taking the fight to the Credentials Committee will cause irreparable damage to the party. It is only stirring up anger and bitterness that may not be settled down by November. It's time the superdelegates made their choice and finish this by the end of next week.

MI Women 4 Obama!   May 29th, 2008 9:10 am ET

Looking forward to our new President, BARACK OBAMA!

A new America is on the horizon – thank you Barack!

Obama 08/12

John   May 29th, 2008 9:10 am ET

Yes, finally! It's time for real discussion and debate about the future of this country, no matter how bleak it may seem at the moment.

jd   May 29th, 2008 9:10 am ET

ITS ABOUT TIME! LET it be over SOON! OBAMA/08

California   May 29th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Dear Obama,
please don't expect senator Hillary Rodham Clinton to bow out gracefully, (her idea is to win by hook or by crook), if she loses, she will be one mad woman, and believe me she will make sure her supporters are hateful towards you. so please senator obama, don't pick hillary as your running mate, the woman is evil. what happens when you join positive and negative?i personally think the party will be divided beyond repair, but hopeful that you will become the next president for the good of America.

Hubie Nelson II   May 29th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Many people are saying that Sen. Obama can't win without Clinton
suppoerts. This just might be true.

But THIS ONE THING I WANT YOU'LL TO REMEMBER ALSO. Clinton surely cannot WIN without Barack supporters neither. Have you ever thought about that?

Just what make you think that we will support Hillary? I will not vote for McCain nor Hillary. Gas is to high to waste a vote for HILLARY or McCAIN. Good By

fantasypolitics   May 29th, 2008 9:09 am ET

lets see,,, Hillary has won 7 of the last 12 primaries and some of Obama's wins have been in caucuses. and she is the loser??? she is expected to win again this weekend, and he thinks he is the winner??
going to the big game with a streak of loses...

Gringo   May 29th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Looks like all you Obamanistas are going to get exactly what you asked for.
I am amazed at how many people can be that excited about someone who hasn't said anything of substance since he hit the campaign trail.

Just shows the shallowness of the typical American mind these days.
Lord help us !!!!

No Obama   May 29th, 2008 9:09 am ET

Getting cocky again you Obama supporters. If he is nominated I will not exercise my right to vote.

RW   May 29th, 2008 9:08 am ET

So to review John McCain's policy toward Iran:
1) He thinks that there is no difference between Sunni and Shia.
2) He thinks that Khumeni and Amajenadad are the same.
3) He thinks we've been talking to them for 20 years.
4) He thinks we should "bomb, bomb, bomb Iran."

He is losing his bearings

Obama 08

Watermann   May 29th, 2008 9:08 am ET

I learnt by many comments that Hillary Clinton is no longer the "beloved" person she was at the beginning of the primaries. So I wander what happens if she is on the VP spot. Do voters see the whole cake or do they react emotional?

paul   May 29th, 2008 9:07 am ET

You will be the nominee. But now you have to step up to the plate. Your 'politeness' throughout the campaign against Hillary (as with hers for you) showed you as someone who would change the landscape of politics. BUT now with the nomination in sights you have turned into the politician of old, attacking McCain and making his record like you did with former pres Clinton look weak and bad.

Tell us about you. Don't tell us what the other lacks. I am tired of your hypocritical stance. Change it.

As well, I do not think the DNC should divide up the delegates between you and Hillary. SInce you were not on the ballot in one state and did not campaign in both you should only get the votes that were actually cast for you. Hillary on the otherhand was not campaigning in eitehr state but was able to pull in the majority in both. Let her keep her delegates. DNC don't give out delegates who did not vote for the candidates.

MM   May 29th, 2008 9:07 am ET

Oh I hope so much it is over next week. Don't totally trust Senator Clinton not to take it to the convention floor. If she does that, no matter who wins, the Democrats will have to kiss the presidency goodbye.

maria, california   May 29th, 2008 9:07 am ET

REGARDING MCCAIN '08 COMMENT, the failures began with george w, bush and will continue with mccain if he is elected. have some common sense.

Steve from Dallas   May 29th, 2008 9:06 am ET

Yep...

He will declare himself the winner

And we will be the losers in november.

Sad, we put a week panderer as the head of our ticket. Reminds me of Dukakis, Kerry and Ted Kenedy...

No way he will will in Texas.. and probably will ruin any chance we have of winning the senate seat up this year.

Hillary 2012... we we try and take back the whitehouse from the R's

Billy from Florida   May 29th, 2008 9:06 am ET

The fight could have started a month ago, but Obama will

never beat Mccain.

Clinton or Mccain

Foreign observer   May 29th, 2008 9:05 am ET

Congratulations from abroad. First time since many years the U.S. is on the track to become the place the U.S. constitution is asking for. Long time it has been a place where the lies of the wealthy ones have been the key driving forces.

dee   May 29th, 2008 9:05 am ET

Obama 08 – Please Hillary it is OVER let 's get Obama to the WHite House Time for Change Please People wake up we can not have 4 more years of the same , We need this change NOW All Hillary supporter's it is time for our Party to come together as one NOW , She lost fair and square . She agreed to all the rules before the primary fight began . IF you are True Democrats we have to stand united Now ........ It is time to move on

Fitz   May 29th, 2008 9:05 am ET

The only reason Senator Obama will lose the nomination is if the DNC takes it away from him and that will have deep consequences for the party. He played by the rules and Clinton did not and he came out ahead end of story.

vjh   May 29th, 2008 9:05 am ET

For the nay-sayers who do not think Obama would make a great and successful President are in for a very rude awakening. I love it when negative people are proved wrong.

No Name   May 29th, 2008 9:05 am ET

She really believes that she is going to get the nomination?!

Deb   May 29th, 2008 9:05 am ET

The arrogance of the Left Wing Nut Case in Training Pants never stops amazing me!

I wouldn't count any chickens just yet!

The moderate and conservative base of both parties’ will not support you!

Nor will anyone who loves this country!

Hillary 08

Billy from Florida   May 29th, 2008 9:05 am ET

Do you think because Obama will visit Iraq he will have all the answers and solve the war.

Give me a break, he's only doing this for PR, and I hope he dosen't
do the "Snipper Fire" thing that Clinton did.

james ssss   May 29th, 2008 9:04 am ET

wow,this woman is shockin.devil lady.what is the meaning of stronger candidate. you cant even beat a black man in the primaries and you think you can beat the mcsain in november? hrc stop it and go home with bill and chelsea and make sure you be a wife to bill and go find man for your little girl----chelsea. oh my god

frustration   May 29th, 2008 9:04 am ET

Disillusion is the word when the Democrats once again pick the weaker candidate and a sure looser. We been thru this before and Obama choose to run before been groom property for the job and having any experience what so ever. His stance with Florida and Michigan has give me and inside to someone that preaches about inclusion and then try so hard not to count the votes and that's Obama.

When he looses in November I know a lot of his supporters will try to blame Hillary... or perhaps race, Florida but the truth is that the man is full of pretty words... empty words and many people of this country see thru and will choose experience and someone they know and that's not Obama. LET'S GET REAL AND GET READY FOR A HUGE LET DOWN.

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   May 29th, 2008 9:04 am ET

Just watch out for Hillary. She'll be the one hiding behind the bushes wearing a hockey mask! :)

Berat, Park Ridge, IL   May 29th, 2008 9:04 am ET

I'm curious - with what coalition, exactly, is John McCain going to win? Obama has college-educated whites, most (though by no means all) blacks, college students, and quite possibly Evangelicals, or, at least, religious folk. On what is McCain banking to win? A coalition of fewer than half of Latinos and war hawks? Sounds pretty shaky to me.

Alex in MA   May 29th, 2008 9:03 am ET

It has already started. Goodbye Mrs. Clinton! Don't let the door hit your behind on your way out. NY voters should follow suit and show her the door as well.

aduncan   May 29th, 2008 9:03 am ET

Its about time that the Clinton is done and we can start the demise of the republican party that has ruined America for the last 8 years. McCain or McBush can thank our current GOP for his loss in Nov. The minute Hill's feminist voters realize that McCain is prolife they will be singing a diffrent tune and drop their sourpuss attitudes

Lazarito   May 29th, 2008 9:02 am ET

Barry is the man for 2008!!!!

Ostriches burying our heads in the sand   May 29th, 2008 9:02 am ET

Yay!! Finally!!

Time for us Dems to unite behind our nominee....We cannot afford four more years of McBush!

Chris in Florida   May 29th, 2008 9:02 am ET

It's so funny to me when I see the Obama camp making claims that Clinton has harmed their nominee. Already making excuses for why their candicate WILL lose in the fall. WOW – if they nominated an individual who was truly "harmed" by their democrative rival – I can only imagine the shred of a man that will be left when the GOP finishes him. What a shame it will be when we look back on this and see that America bought into some fantasy story Obama created and forgot about the reality of American politics. Clinton or I stay home in November. Regardless of the status our country is in, I will not have my vote cast for someone who has never once laid out a plan (of his own anyway), voted "present" 133 times in the senate and who insults middle America with Elitist comments. No thanks – I'll take the risk with McCain.

broadstreet buddy   May 29th, 2008 9:02 am ET

GOOBAMA!!!

2009 will mark the real year America steps into the 21st Century.
George Bush has used America to make himself and us look like fools.
Now we can unite behind a man who stands for us all!

philipobioha   May 29th, 2008 9:01 am ET

I believe Obama is best suited, strategically, to be America's President in this historical moment. This era is the era of pure diplomacy, and Obama aptly embodies this attitude. One important thing must be borne in mind, He has run the race for the democratic party ticket and won against Clinton whom pundits agree is a political colossus. This is only a pointer to what happens in November. Obama's charisma and personality perfectly fits what an American president should be, especially in the highly volatile 21st century. He for now is most suitable to be President, to address the myriads of challenges facing America and indeed the world today. I am right now in Africa, and I know that most nations around here and in the East would more readily listen and take the cue wherever Obama points. America cannot afford to trifle with this singular opportunity of reclaiming her superpower status in the world, which Bush's mistakes had undermined.

TheOutsideLookingIn   May 29th, 2008 9:01 am ET

This is all going to end in very bad taste and the whole process is going to make the USA look even worse than ever.

The DNC will pander to HRC as most of those "high up" in the DNC did not expect or want Obama to be the nominee. At the time, no one was worried 'cos HRC was ahead. Now those in power in the DNC see the FL and MI case(s) as one last chance to help HRC over the top, which is what was "planned" and "expected" all along – her being the nominee that is.

Somehow, HRC is going to be "given" the nomination in spite of being beaten and it'll all be made to look "right" and "legal" following a new interpretation of the "rules".

Obama is the USA's best hope to move forward and from the brink of falling into a very dark period but he'll be ousted by the more "powerful" and the world will look on and groan and laugh (maybe) and loose even more respect for a once all-powerful nation.

Oh how the mighty fall. Not just Clinton, McCain, Obama but the USA as a whole.

Sad, but the whole world still looks on with a little hope and faith.

Doug   May 29th, 2008 9:00 am ET

My...lots of illiterate people on this blog...but I digress.
While I am an Obama supporter, I think Hillary has run a pretty good campaign. My personal feeling is that she should return to the Senate and be a torch-bearer for sensible policy legislation. She should replace Harry Reid in my opinion. Then the Democrats could demonstrate some leadership in both branches of government.
If this country actually elects McCain, then the fundamental mission and structure of the United States will be undermined. Forget the constitution...it will no longer apply. Bill of Rights? Mostly over ridden already. It will be ridiculous.
This time next week, the campaign will take on a whole new look. Should be fun.

rachel   May 29th, 2008 8:59 am ET

Hmm I hope hillary tells him and his supporters to kiss her butt of her pantsuit. He trashes hillary, his loud mouth supporters lie and say they want delegates seated then blame clinton when voters vow to protest to get them seated. Is silly online supporters cry and say that anyone who votes for hillary is a racist and they dont need their votes anyway. Now watch how it changes in the next few weeks it will be come on democrates hillary supporters everyone vote for barrack we need to be together. I have a loyalty to vote for who I think can run the country and I don't think its barrack. If Obama loses the DNC better not dare blame Hillary, because it will be his fault. Unfortuantely I think Hillary a very smart lady surrounded her self with some dumb people, and lucky for barrack dumb man he surrounded his self with some smart people. I fear for our country. I have always voted democrate, but I dont think I owe my loyalty to this party anymore they have not shown any to the voters and the media love fest they had with Obama makes me vomit. POST CNN.

Val   May 29th, 2008 8:58 am ET

Ii truly believe then when Barack reaches 2,026 pledged delegates, Hillary will indeed step down and begin supporting our party's candidate.
She will hopefully put all the stuff that she has flung at him behind her, make it clear to the party that she was just doing everything she could to win, but.....in fact....we do have such a strong candidate in Obama that it just didn't and couldn't work. Nor will it work for the republicans in november. He will win the general election.
She will be a strong woman and do the right thing in the end.....which will probably be in 5 days.
God Bless both of them.

John Karsten, Virginia Beach, VA   May 29th, 2008 8:58 am ET

Now all we have to do is start the heeling. Remember, this is not about HRC or BHO. This is about the direction Mcbush wants to go vice the rest of the country. This is about getting a Democrat in office.

oneway   May 29th, 2008 8:58 am ET

If they move the goal post the supers will make up the deferents, Beat your buttom on that

Praetorian, Fort Myers   May 29th, 2008 8:58 am ET

And the conservativesf will grab them....not a socialist leaning wacko.

Cammi317   May 29th, 2008 8:58 am ET

You know, I really do not understand this 2209-2210 business. It is not as if Florida and Michigan are new states or territories being added to the Union. 2025(6) has always been the magic number, with these two states already taken into account. It would not matter if their elections were held in January or June, 2025(6) is the winning number. Her argument is PURE crap. The bottom line is even if she is allotted the totals as "won" in those states, Barack still beats her to the finish line.

martin   May 29th, 2008 8:56 am ET

not so fast ,barack.we still need a strategy,for bill clinton and his turdblossom,who have every intention of taking this nomination to the convention.they are no better than bush,and worse than mccain.to think ,i used to kinda like them.eeeewwwwww!

Peter Damoah-Afari   May 29th, 2008 8:56 am ET

That is great President Obama. Hillary will loose and she will cry again...LOL

Nando, Florida   May 29th, 2008 8:56 am ET

We have a old man to put to bed. And powder up and give him a bath.

Oregon   May 29th, 2008 8:56 am ET

It's not over until the fat lady sings. That saying has special applicability to this election.

steve   May 29th, 2008 8:55 am ET

We are looking forward for the real battle with McBush to regain the promise / dreams of this country that the Bush administration had trashed for the last 7.5 years.
This time around, the Rethugs dirty play book (race-baiting, guns, gay, god, abortion , "patriotism" etc ) of carl rove would fall flat.

Americans would reject all those distraction this time around because they have had enough.

Richard Russell   May 29th, 2008 8:55 am ET

Senator Obama is correct. He is now and will continue to be the winner of the most delegates and as such is entitled to represent the Democratic Party as its Presidential candidate in 2008. After the last primary results are tabulated and the votes of the undecided superdelegates are cast, the American voters will finally have an opportunity to vote and secure the changes so desparately needed in our government and our country.

Marie-Lynn   May 29th, 2008 8:55 am ET

Obama delegates are 1981. Adjust the dcore card cnn Thanks

maria, california   May 29th, 2008 8:54 am ET

Dear obama,
please don't expect senator hillary rodham clinton to bow out gracefully, (her idea is to win by hook or by crook), if she loses, she will be one mad woman, and believe me she will make sure her supporters are hateful towards you. so please senator obama, don't pick hillary as your running mate, the woman is evil. what happens when you join positive and negative?i personally think the party will be divided beyond repair, but hopeful that you will become the next president for americas safety.

sheryl   May 29th, 2008 8:54 am ET

Good luck sir! Change is coming at a much needed time in our history.

Obama 08/12!!!

Is the POW, Shell Shocked?   May 29th, 2008 8:53 am ET

Obama me and millions of Floridians are waiting to vote for you! Can't wait. We had over 16000.00 people at the Broward County Rally alone. We need change and you are a breath of fresh air!

obama =supporter==ARKANSAS   May 29th, 2008 8:53 am ET

it will be a great day to get to the real issue of the year
obama for president
hillary has ran a hard fought campaign. but being part of the same old same old
we need new directions for our country and obama is the one to lead us there. us old people have had our day,time to trust the younger generation with it.
good luck to hillary with what ever she persues.
god bless america and our troops
and GOD BLESS HILLARY FOR THE LONG FIGHT SHE HAS FOUGHT.

james   May 29th, 2008 8:53 am ET

And now I can tune out and vote McCain...

We all know what happened and we aren't going to take it lying down. Clinton supporters need to teach a lesson to the DNC and the old establishmen along with their media loving networks.

Clinton supporters UNITED... Obama too extreme to the left for us and no good for this great country. McCain moderate enough for Clinton supporters -
McCain '08 for Clinton '12
Obama – NEVER!!! No good for us. (how did this creep get as far as he did anyway?)

Foreign observer   May 29th, 2008 8:52 am ET

Good to start with the general election efforts. Then we shall see that Obama overspeeds the old man who has a politics pace that doesn´t fit into the 21st century. The world is much faster than Mc Cain.

pmn   May 29th, 2008 8:52 am ET

MD, ha that's funny considering the ones with experience voted for the war

Martin   May 29th, 2008 8:51 am ET

The number will be more than 2,026 Obama will be suprise after Saturday, because Hillary will reduce the gap on pledgedelegate and she will officially win the popular vote and she already the one can carry FL, OH, PA on November our Superdelegates will choose her and will win on November period.
Hillary for president, ha, ha, ha(:)

Ebbie J   May 29th, 2008 8:51 am ET

I want Obama to be President. Keep in mind that God is in control. No one can stop God. If it is in God's will for Obama to be President, that is what will happen.

i am not dump   May 29th, 2008 8:51 am ET

hillary is a sorcerer. i don't like her at all

midge from ohio   May 29th, 2008 8:51 am ET

Ted Kennedy went to the convention trailing by about 700 delegates but Senator Clinton should sit down and shut-up? What is wrong with making it an EXCITING convention? If we know what is going to happen it will be like watching a rerun of American Idol and knowing who is going to win. People are pumped up over this election process and you want to end that? It makes no sense to me.

martin   May 29th, 2008 8:51 am ET

yes!time to begin the ge campaign.remember ,president obama,you will still be running in a three way race ,because we all know hillary and bill are going to take the dem's. race to the convention.even after the supers take obama over the top,hillary will continue her quest for 'royalty',in the hopes that she can change their minds,before the convention.don't be fooled democrats,she has every intention of taking this to august.people with her "need" for power,never give up,no matter who gets hurt.even if it's our entire nation.how sad.she hasn't figured out yet that the only reason she's doing better ,recently,is because of limbaugh and his unamerican chaos people.what unpatriotic nutcases!hillary and limbaugh are in this,together.

Praetorian, Fort Myers   May 29th, 2008 8:51 am ET

Pardon me Mr. Obama....
But truly the fight for the ideals of our next President is on right now.

With limited executive expertisie (education, skills, knowledge, capabilities) zero foreign relations or national defense experience, and questionable acceptance and respect from individuals in all those fields (domestically and internationally)–how could you possibly expect to succeed as President and Commander-In-Chief?

In addition to the junket to Iraq (and meeting with military leaders there–not just a shuck and shake tour) we need to pay to send him to the USN or USA War College first–and let hims sit as an observer in National Security Council meetings (if he can get a top-secret clearance) then we'll consider his qualifications.

Tim   May 29th, 2008 8:50 am ET

I'm really proud, as teh rest of the country should be to see Obama's victory materialize. It goes to show that evil fiends ( let's be real, that's what Hillary is) can be defeated. It shows that taking the high road and staying true, albeit it difficult, can work. Hillary should be banished from this planet. I don't want to see her running for anything ever again. She's crazy! She really is.

dmw   May 29th, 2008 8:50 am ET

We love Hillary Clinton. And no matter how hateful and crude the Obama supporters have been in talking about her, our opinion of her will always be a woman who has served the country honestly.

I will not vote for Obama because he is not the right person for the job.

Rudy NYC   May 29th, 2008 8:50 am ET

....and so Operation Rubbush begins.

That word almost rhymes with "rubbish".

tony   May 29th, 2008 8:49 am ET

I am going to vote for Obama, but until I see him act like a man or I should say man up to his responsibilities he is still a girl man. Hillary is a crazy lady who can not stand pressure as she has so often demonstrated in the early part of this campaign. McCain, is an old fool, being a prisoner of war does not make you a hero, nor does it make you qualified to be the President of the US. If Obama, continues to only respond to McCain and Hillary, like I said I will vote for him but I encourage the rest of you not to, don't be stupid between the old man and the crazy lady, go with the old man the crazy lady will get us all killed the sissy is just going to make you all girly men.

Kenneth M   May 29th, 2008 8:49 am ET

WIN OR LOOSE AT LEAST WE STOPPED SLICK HILLIE. A. HARRISON, IN GA, WHAT NONE SENCE IS THAT?

Rudy NYC   May 29th, 2008 8:48 am ET

Has anyone noticed the significant number of uncommitted superdelegates from Florida and Michigan. In most states, the uncommited number 25% or less. In FL and MI, the uncommitteds make up more than 75% of the total super delegates.

Hank   May 29th, 2008 8:48 am ET

This race was over weeks ago, but the zombie candidate just keeps stumbling along, looking for brains to eat.

C. CONCERNED CANADIAN   May 29th, 2008 8:48 am ET

just a question? Why is the selection of a candidate dragged out over months and months and months...

Why not have all the states vote at the same time, one night, say in mid March, just like you do for the general election. That way no one state would be able to claim preferred status (or lack thereof). And then, more time could be spent unifying the sides in their attack on the real opposition.

CB   May 29th, 2008 8:46 am ET

I just hope Obama plays offense instead of defense. Expect the worst of Republicans. They play in the gutter and don't see anything wrong with it. You can't shame them into decency, they have no shame.

Hillary for President   May 29th, 2008 8:44 am ET

Lose Ohio and Florida and the entire South, you can win Colorado, Iowa, New Mexico, Nevada and lose the general election.

Many of the kids who support Obama have no knowledge of the electoral college or remember 2000.

When a democrat loses Ohio, and Florida they do not win the general election. Its that simple.

Hillary wins both.

A. Harrison in Georgia   May 29th, 2008 8:43 am ET

2210 Barack, slow your roll. LOL

The US abolishes century old clinton dynasty   May 29th, 2008 8:43 am ET

yahooooo

well, just both candidates should be careful, you know the clintons wont stop at anything,i can see billary the fat lady with the ugly pants,
still campgaining when either of those two is being sworned..

i would get allt eh security possible and not campaign with the fat ugly liar lady..... you never know what the clintons have cooked behind the scenes and who they have fired to come up with soemthing..

mk   May 29th, 2008 8:43 am ET

Would hate to be in the Clinton camp right now – I will believe that Hillary is as strong as she says she is when she bows out gracefully and actually campaigns for Obama and repairs some of the damage she and Bill have done.

Bill   May 29th, 2008 8:42 am ET

Au revoir Madam Presidente, Bring it on McSame, Next stop for the Change train, THE WHITE HOUSE.....

MD   May 29th, 2008 8:41 am ET

Gives Obama a few more days to study economics, foreign policy, history and social studies. Time to cram for the finals.

In a few days, the democratic party will put its hopes on a radical left individual with great oratory skills and not a shread of experience and completely naive. How the mighty has fallen!

Tim   May 29th, 2008 8:41 am ET

We all knew it woulf be over in June. We know it will not be easy, but then nothing easy is worth having anyway. We have already started new voter registrations in preparation for November. We are behind you all the way Senator Obama. You have earned the right to represent the Democratic ticket.

Obama 08/12

Marc   May 29th, 2008 8:41 am ET

We are proud of you Mr. President.

Lorna, NY   May 29th, 2008 8:40 am ET

Thank you Mr. President! Let's get the show on the road.

not her please   May 29th, 2008 8:38 am ET

it will take him awhile to undo the damage the "frustrated" viz desperate opponent has done to his chances. i believe she truly wants him to lose the GE so that she can run around the country for 3 years saying I told you so and then run again in 2012. I believe she truly has her interests ahead of the party's and ahead of the country's. She is probably the most divisive politician that has come down the pike in a long long time and hopefully we will not see such divisiveness for a long long time to come. As an independent, i would have to strongly consider voting for McCain if her name appears on the ballot.

Enlightened Voter   May 29th, 2008 8:37 am ET

Thank God, let's hope so because Clinton has worn the nation out with her lies, pandaring, schemes, victimization, you name it. He, Obama has acted presidential since day one and has earned the spot.

McCain 08   May 29th, 2008 8:37 am ET

The failure of 08 begins

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