Howard Dean is a lightweight and should be fired. His imcompetency has caused the trouble the party's in now. He always finds someone else to blame. YAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!

Howard Dean you do what you feel you must do. Do NOT let these Clinton bullies make you do anything you feel is not right. If these people want to vote for McPuppet or stay home-SO BE IT! I am personally tired of all the childish and immature threats. Those of you who chose to vote as republicans-you will have no one to blame but yourself. Just remember should HRC stick her head out in '2012 and try to run WE will remember you and hold her supporters accountable as she will NOT even get as far as she has now. I will personally guarantee it. I will campaign every chance I get AGAINST her.

Dean is pretending to be angry with sexist comments of media.
He is late no he is really late but he is not-so-closet supporter of BO so that explains his silence over media bias against HRC

Howard Dean is a complete fool. He and his little elites think they can do as they please to fix the election for their canidate. The rules they put in place and showing their biases have convinced me that even though I have voted democrat in the past , I will not tolerate Nancy peolosi, Harry Reed and this committee to tell me my vote doesn't count and it is really up to them who is nominated. I will vote republican for the rest of my life if this fiasco prevails.If howard Dean had any guts he would have interveened a long time ago before this situation got out of control. Put a conservative democrat in charge instead of a weak kneed liberal and this situation would have been resolved. Maybe after this election they will get rid of the nut. I doubt it though. He played the game with the far left liberal part of the party and will suffer no consquences even though they will lose the presidential race and some congressional seats they could have won.

What does Dean have a beef with the liberal media about ? CNN is just one of a vast array of arms for the Democrat party!

Obama's endless connection to vile Pastors, Priests and Reverends begs the question; if he is all about change and new government and mending the divides, why does he surround himself with childish, inappropriate campaigners and supporters, who every time they open their mouth it is to viciously attack Senator Clinton or the nation as a whole, or if Obama removes them from his campaign then LIES about knowing what they say than how well they know each other, in turn attack him. And this doesn't exclude the quick P.R. switch the brainwashed media has done for Michelle Obama.

Obama and is supporters are the racists!

Wow, Howard Dean gets it now.

"this is not about you — it's about your country."

Shut up Dean. It is because of you, Pelosi and Reid and putting your foot down as leaders to push the Super delegates to declare their support that has led to all this nonsense. Obama could have reached the needed 2026 and the primaries could have still gone on and all the states would have been represented just like the GOP and the democratic nominations of all other times. Once again shut up.

very simple, just count the votes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Florida and Michigan people have the right to exercise their vote., it's not their fault! So please count them . what are you scared of?

Howard Dean for VP!

He is the main person responsible for the Democrats winning big on all levels in all parts of the country two years ago.

He flew under the radar, literally, as he traveled all over the country empowering people so we could take back our country.

He battled the neocons and won. Now he is battling the DINOs and will win again.

Put him in the VP seat and he will battle for our Constitution and he will do what is right for WE THE PEOPLE.

No Hillary = a vote for McCain. Obama is a bigot without experience.

Dean is not thinking for the best of the party he is thinking with a bias crying because he is scared the Clinton's will have him fired if they win and they should.

E N O U G H !
CNN YOU HAVE BLACKLISTED ME FOR MONTHS NOW
You post every friggin Tom Dick & Harry! Multiple posts! Illiterate posts!
There's no justice in it! You moderators stink out loud!

The whole thing leaves me slack-jawed.

The DNC, the relevant MI & FL Democratic leadership, and ALL of the candidates, physically signed statements that MI & FL votes would not count. The media and the voters were clearly informed as well. All of this well in advance of the primary dates. The DNC formally requested that all of the candidates remove their names from the Michigan ballot. Only Hillary and Kucinich did not listen.

This being true, NO ONE was "disenfranchised". Now Hillary wants to count MI as it stands?! So she wants to profit for defying the rules, and punish Barack with NO delegates for following the rules, and removing his name as instructed by the DNC.

Make no mistake. The ONLY people facing disenfranchisement, are the reasonable adults who stayed home during the primary, because they understood, as told, that their votes would have no consequence. THEY will be cheated, if Hillary gets her way. Hillary knows all of this better than any of us, which means she has crossed the line from crazy to evil.

To the layperson, Florida may seem questionable, but any voter that wants to count Michigan as it stands, 55% for Hillary, 0 for Barack, is clearly exhibiting sad, patently corrupt, disgusting, and evil behavior.

Yeeeeehah!

Shut up and go away. It's not the media. It's the poor excuses for candidates we get to choose from. A junior senator and a self proclaimed queen. Nice Job Howard.

DEAN!

WE ADMIRE & RESPECT YOU & FULLY UNDERSTAND THE

DIFFICULTY OF YOUR POSITION, BUT YOUR CANDIDATE &

HER HUSBAND BRING FIRST & FOREMOST SHAME TO THE

PARTY, NOT TO MENTION THE NATION & ALL WOMEN , BY HER

SLEAZY LIES & REMARKS. AT TIMES WANTS TO PLAY PRINCES.

OTHER TIMES THE BIG BAD WOLF, WITHOUT ANY THOUGHT

GIVEN TO WHAT COMES OUT OF HER MOUTH. SHE SUCKS.

A PANTS SUITE, A PRESIDENT DOES NOT MAKE.

I would like to know why the popular vote from PR has anything to do with our nomination process since they can't vote in the GE anyway.

Why that even enter into the picture is puzzling to me. Hillary is trying
every which way to finagle the nomination. She was alright with the rules of the DNC when she thought she was winning without them, now she wants us all to believe she is just worried about the rights of the voters in MI and FL.

This should have been over long ago. Had the shoe been on the other foot, she would have been one of the first to suggest that Obama
should get out of the race.

Shirley, Kenosah, WI

Gore was right to tell Dean, "…this is not about you; it's about your country." But you know what? Women are half this country, and what we've found in this process is that sexism and blatantly unfair treatment of women candidates is alive and well!" It's way past time we outgrew it.

I think Dean and those member of DNC have to step down because their
make a bad judgment and slow react in Florida and Michigan vote. All need to be seat and count it already cause someone campaign and elect
problem. This is not Democratic this is only "DEMOCRACK" .

It infuriates me that the Florida/Michigan Democrats are meeting to determine whether the delegates should be seated. The question I would like to pose: Hillary, why did you elect not to follow the rules of the Democratic Party? If this were a Bill Richardson vs. John Edwards presidential contest, today's meeting would not even be happening. The Democratic Party has much at stake–they need to think about the long-term consequences of the political process and not consider the specific candidates.

Howard Dean, you have done nothing but cause more problems for all the remarks, you made longh ago. I take it you think, the Media Should PRAISE ALL YOUR REMARKS. WHY DON'T YOU JUST COME OUT AND SAY , THAT YOU WANT OBAMA HUSSIEN , AN SHUT UP.

THEN GO CRY ON HIS SHOULDER.

THE VOTERS HAVE A RIGHT FOR THERE VOICES TO BE HEARD.
TELL EM ANNIE OAKLEY .

Clinton supporters act just as nasty, spoiled, derusive, negative and racists as her and then they get angry when you don't agree with their rotten ways.

Come on now enough is enough, Hillary knew the rules and that's it, she knew before we the voters did and still trying she cares about the voters (spare me). Now what does her committe mean about she's being treated unfairly, just like Bill said early on if you want to play football and don't want to get hit then don't put on the pads and stay off the field. Now he needs to pratctice what he preach, what he said early applies to Hillary, and her committe needs don't being divided and allow the democrated party stand tall.

Hillary Clinton is to blame for the combative group rallying outside the meeting. If she wasn't insisting that ALL the Florida and Michigan delegates be seated with a whole vote, then the Democratic Party wouldn't be divided by the sign holding voters. She has kept them stirred up w/her entitlement attitude. It appears that a lot of them are women who feel Hillary Clinton has been the target of sexism.

She isn't the target of sexism. She has been found to be an inferior candidate for the office of President of the United States. Lying and cheating are not attributes that we want in our Commander in Chief.

Mrs Clinton is doing her best to keep the Democratic Party in a state of divisiveness so Barack Obama will find it more difficult to win the General Election in November.

Howard Dean has not been a very good leader of the Democratic Party. In fact, my tom cat could have done as well. He should have demanded new primaries in both MI and FL. but since he is an Obama supporter, knew that Obama would not win, therefore, did not push for a new election. Besides there were 3 other states that had primaries on the same day as FL and MI and their delegates will be seated. The Democratic Party VIPs should not have more power than the voters.
Count all the votes. Seat all the delegates as voted. Obama chose to pull his name from the MI ballot so it was his decision and fault he has no votes. He campaigned in FL with TV ads for 10 days and still lost.

The Obama Dems surely want this to be over. They cannot afford a continuation of the campaign, especially with the "friends/advisers" that keep popping out of the woodwork and on center stage. Sen. Obama can only say he is "disappointed"? How many more divisive, anti-white, racist people are going to pop up in Sen. Obama's circle of close friends and advisers? Kind of explains why his campaign wants to end the primary season and declare him the winner. The longer this drags on the more risk there exists. I say, give the varmits more time and take it to the convention and let those on the floor settle it. We, the American people, need the time to truly determine just who this Sen. Obama really is and what he really stands for, other than "change". Seat them all — live up to the party's name — democracy.

What was that shout again Howard?

It is very sad to see that a respected personality like Hillary Clinton would encourage the kind of unruly behaviour that we see by placard carrying protesters outside the RBC sitting venue. What message does Clinton and her supporters want to send to fellow Americans and the world? That they are unprincipled and lack discipline? You reached a gentlman's agreement only to turn agains the agreement in the middle of the game because it does not favour you. Is this the kind of leadership that Hillary Clinton wants to provide Americans? I believe Americans deserve a better deal; men and and women of integrity and discipline are what Americans demand.

I'm certain members of the Democrat's RBC know better; they know the consequence of yielding to the intimidation of the Clintonites. Apart from encouraging widespread indiscipline across the party, the Republicans could take them to the cleaners as undisciplined people who lack the toughness of lead a great country like America. My advise to Hillary Clinton is to preserve whatever honor she has left by doing the right thing: support Obama. She needs to know when the game is up; it is not a do or die affair.

The DNC has been like a "thief in the night". They have gone out of their way to divide this Democratic party and make way for something new and to bring about a "change" as Barack Obama has instructed them to. The DNC is all about $$$$$. They believe that Barack Obama will stock the money flow and help them pay for things that they should have to work for and fight to get. Obama is their MONEY MACHINE.

What will this party division and "change" truely cost them? IMHO, it will cost too much………You have lost this Democratic and I will never vote for Barack Obama…..

HRC supporters, you now see how deluded you've been… Not anyones fault but yours because you bought a LIE

were it not for the press and cnn
there would not be such a mess.
howard dean is right

Blatantly sexist or blatantly racist remarks inside or outside the media is and always have been a trait in America. It really comes down to the candidates. I'm not voting for Clinton because she's a woman and I'm not voting for Obama because he is black. I will vote for the democratic candidate who will represent me and the direction of American government. Sometimes I wish I we were all deaf and blind so these prejudices would not ever be a factor in our decisions.

Johnny Hatten
Los Angeles, CA

TOO LITTLE, TO LATE MR. CHAIRMAN. THE DAMAGE HAS ALREADY BEEN DONE, THANKS TO YOU AND THE DNC……

THANK YOU,

We have 12 women Senators out of 100 and 1 black Senator.

Yes, sexism and racism are alive and well. This is America after all.

It is not sexism. It is who she is! I would love to see a woman president just NOT this woman! She lies and can not be trusted. Any other woman would not have been a problem. I resent her calling it sexism and using that as an excuse. Over half the country hates her personally.

DEAN IS AN IDIOT, WHO IN THE MEDIA WAS BIASED AGAINST OBAMA? NONE. WHO IN THE MEDIA WERE BIASED AGAINST HILLARY CLINTON, MATTHEWS, OLBERMANN, RUSSERT, A MITCHELL, WOLF, IT GOES ON AND ON.

I don't understand why such hatred for Senator Clinton. She's a brilliant politician and her intelligence was so apparent when she debated Obama, who could not keep up with her. Obama is extremely arrogant, he is also a hypocrite and a traitor, and oh yeah a sexist too. I can only imagine if MacCain would have been the one to call a female reporter "sweetie" like Obama did…. Obama's supporter's treat Obama as he were the long awaited Messiah. I mean, COME ON!!!! All Obama does is talk talk talk, blah Change, blah blah, change, blah change BLAH BLAH BLAH…….I am so sick and tired of the word "change" Who said "change" is always a good thing??????? Obama, through his arrogance and inexperience has the huge potential to "change" this country's dire situation from bad to worse.
And please, don't call me a racist because of this. That is another thing that Obama's supporters love to do: Call one a racist just because one does not see Obama as a suitable candidate. PLEASE DO NOT blame Senator Clinton for Obama's apparent weaknesses. I, along MILLIONS of voters do not trust Obama and will NOT vote for him in the presidential election. How can I possibly trust Obama after how he betrayed his Pastor? Reverend Wright was like family to him, his close friend and mentor, his spiritual adviser, the guy he listened to on Sundays for 20 years, the guy that married him and his wife, the guy that baptized his two daughters. Obama ditched him simply to get more votes. Although I don't agree with Reverend Wright's views, I did feel sorry for him when Obama totally dropped from his life. Now with this priest incident, it proves that Obama is not the person he presents himself to be. I DON"T WANT someone like that for the most important job in the US, if not the world.

HRC or McCain 08

THIS time, I don't vote party — this time I vote for the country I love and have ALWAYS been proud of.

I happen to live in So. Cal., and yesterday I visited the Reagan Library here, which I’d planned to do for over year. And seeing and watching Reagan in action in film and photo, I remembered why I voted for him.

He was a moderate politically, but he was a REALIST and packed a punch when it mattered: He simply WALKED OUT of discussions where the Soviets (then the perceived "terrorists") were trying to sabotage his defense strategies to protect Americans.

He refused to merely "talk" to those wanting to tear down or impede democracy. And after he made sure that America was strong miliarily — only then was he able to shout: "MR. GORBACHOV, TEAR DOWN THIS WALL! " And down it came!

Suddenly I remembered why I voted for him— Unlike Obama, Reagan HE WAS A PERSON OF SUBSTANCE — A REALIST — NOT FULL OF EMPTY RHETORIC.

Only Clinton and McCain come even remotely close!

Senator clinton, there is no chance for u in winning the nomination,is better to step aside.

How can you cry about media coverage.Its so blantantly biased towards the liberal fascists.What he meant to say is try harder media americans arnt bying it yet.Good god.

Hillay ,is time for u step aside,in the intrest of your party

So Obama needs to call Clinton and remind her its not about her, its about the party.

But plenty have already made that call, and they have been called traitors, Judas, sell-outs and worse by HillBilly. They get the 3 AM phone call with the "shame on you" and the wagging finger.

Hillary does not care as others have about the party…. the Clintons care about one thing, winning.

Sorry Dean, you are definitely wrong about the party coming together. I am one life long Democrat that will vote for a Republican this year. I'm tired of the Obamabots that trash all for the sake of being loyal to their candidate and I'm tired of the Democratic leadership …if you can call it that.

If the DNC should change the rules for Hillary Clinton, it will only complicate things further. I would become a Independant voter.

Loretta—A former Clinton supporter. Obama 08

Oh for God sakes……here is another Democratic EGO to deal with…..what is wrong with these people?!

Dean, show a backbone and end this now! Abide by your own rules!!

Obama is the winner. CNN shame on you for making this more then it is. I use to love your news storys..but after this election..i have seen not so good reporting.

very bias.

Shame of you

Dean and his fellow committee member are the problem - not the media. If they had not gotten so cute and let states vote when they wanted to, this would not be an issue.
It was his going on television that caused the media circus that has ensued.

The only reason we are having a situation with florida right now, is because Hillary Clinton is being a sore loser. She should grow up and take her lost like she did when Bill got caught with his pants down.

It is my sincere hope that the DNC will find, as it should, that Clinton violated party rules by leaving her name on the ballot in Michigan. All candidates were instructed to remove their names, and all candidates did except for Clinton. ANY claim to any sort of "victory" in Michigan is fraud and larceny.

It is amazing to me that you can even consider at this point NOT counting all the votes that were cast, or even consider changing a vote from "uncommitted" to a specific candidate. In even considering taking these anti-democratic actions, you have lost my trust. Wo is the party that loses the trust of its voting constituency.

COUNT EVERY VOTE AS IT WAS CAST!!!

I have seen very little about her comments that she was thinking if not chosen she'll run as an independent. This is the worse group of candidates I have ever seen we would be better off with Ron Paul or Nader than any of the three. Obama shows us more every day that he is not qualified; if elected he'll blame all of his failures on whites. McCain will have us in Iran and Clinton the lesser of three evils. At she'll understand we cannot afford to leave Iraqi, we should never have been there but with a Saddam Hussein at the helm Iran or Al-Qaeda will have access to the oil. Yes, if she runs as an independent she'll get elected.

We Dems will unit to fight on for better and honest government. It is hard to see your nominee fall to the side as John Edwards did. It does no one any good to rant and have a fit if you don't get your nominee. It is for everyone good to accept the nominee that is chosen and support them 1000%. That I will do to see a Democrat restore our nation to honor.

What Dean said is a statement of fact.The news media refused to let the candidates debate in the early primaries.Nobody knew what Kucinich,gravel or the other candidates thought,the news media conc entrated on who they wanted to elect and that was Hillary and Obama.The news media even refused to let some of the minor candidates debate.You can"t have a free country when corporate news media decides who it wants and then refuses to let the others talk.Now i see the medias conservative bias,all we get are Republican blast at obama and Hillary,which means the corporate media want their corporate Republicans to represent them.

Hillary made no attempt to deflect racial bias. She did not speak out after being informed that many of her supporters were voting for the white race, and not for a unified and diverse democratic party,

She has lost my support.

Obama 08

A few hundred Clinton supporters ? Pretty underwhelming.

CNN, grow a pair and fess up who your masters are!

The only reason we are having a situation with Florida right now, is because Hillary Clinton is being a sore loser.

THE OBAMA REPRESENTATIVES ARE MAKING A MOCKERY OF THESE SESSIONS WITH THEY'RE THUG LIKE ATTITUDES!

SCREAMING AND HOLLERING LIKE THEY ARE AT A ROCK CONCERT!

UNREFINED IS A GOOD WORD TO DESCRIBE THEM!!!!

GO HILLARY 08!

I agree, the media particularly CNN favors obama. I am glad that this happened.

Yeah, RIGHT!

Although I do agree with Howard Dean on his comments regarding the media… one must also understand that his total lack of leadership on this issue, early on, gave the media the opportunity to settle old scores with the Clintons and really stir the pot…

WE HAVE THE RIGHT TO WITHHOLD OUR VOTES IF WE WANT!
WE ARE TIRED OF BEING MADE TO GO ALONG WITH WHOM EVER HAS THE MOST MONEY!!!!

OUR VOTES WILL BE COUNTED OR WE CAN CHOOSE TO STAY HOME OR WRITE HILLARY IN.

THE POLITICIANS CANNOT CONTROL OUR VOTES, WE HAVE MORE CONTROL THAN WE THINK IF WE BAND TOGETHER!

GO HILLARY 08!!!!!

DUH!

the corporate media are spinsters of the neo-con / corpo-con / theo-con masters.

they are the willing collaborators of the murderous fascist regime that has been ruling the country ever since its inception.

I'm glad that Al Gore told him that… Now maybe together, they can tell it to Hillary!

Finally, someone from the DNC speaks up about the disgusting blatant sexism against Hillary Clinton in the media. It took way too much time. The worst offenders are the cadre of old boys of MSNBC. Matthews, Olberman, Shuster and company, followed closely by CNNs' Cafferty and Roland Martin. These are poor excuses for men and their unprofessional conduct is reprehensible. What's the matter boys, do you see your manhood shriveling when faced with a strong intelligent woman? It shows. I will never tune Into MSNBC again. They have absolutely no credibility They helped create the atmosphere in which Obama bloggers on this site say some of the most vile, disgusting, insulting, sexist things about Hillary. It's an ugly disgrace. These haters, which include his religious friends, are the types of people who are drawn to Obama. NO THANKS

It was Hillary Clinton's racist voters that helped me decide.

Obama 08

How can we call ourselves a democratic society if we don't allow ALL of the people's voices to be heard? Don't punish the people for the mistake of a few!

It is not just the media Mr Dean and you know it. Women aren't going to be fooled so easily. The Democratic Party has behaved attrociously towards its female candidate and attacked her with sexist terms in a manner that would never be used against a male candidate. You have allowed this to happen and have actively encouraged it.

its not about you, but your country. most candidates don't run for the sake of their country; they run for themselves. they want power, because they think that they're the person that can effect changes. but the pull of power is important. some, like the democrats, care about our issues — the issues facing america. other, like the republicans, care about issues that will benefit themselves.

in recent politics, the issue has not been about our country, but about party politics — as it seems to always been about. politicians use rhetoric to pull voters. their speeches are elocquent, with pretty words and wonder turn of phrases. but they operate in the clouds. they don't come down to their citizens and see what we want. we are besides the point. we are only the cattle that vote. gore may have said the for your country statement, but he wanted to be president to push his environment agenda.

with everything i have said, i believe in the democratic party. i believe that they fight for the american people. i believe that they care about me — from gay rights, to immigration, to don't ask don't tell, to the war. they understand change; they understand what it means to make the best decision for the country. republicans makes decisions based on conservative views, not decisions in the best interest of the country. conservative views don't leave room for change and indeed they indeed they never change.

The media, including this self-proclaimed 'best' outlet, has switched back and forth on the most sensational items without balance and filtering to help force momentum to the apparent underdog at any given moment - in my view - to stretch this thing out to extend their own price and value of media buys for their programing.

I doubt CNN will post this, but it is my opinion that they've reduced themselves to industry and entertainment before genuine, independent, traditional reporting interests.

The rules are the rules. We must not bend them to favor anyone. We must at all times obey and go by the rules that guide and put us in the right place and time. We have the right to choose firstly , and subsquently face the penalty if we chose to do wrong.

Our party is defined by the rules we keep and that is why we have the Constitution and go by the Constitution and its Amendments. The Constitution guides and keeps us in shape when we are undecided.

For the biggest problem the DNC has faced this election year, Gov. Dean need only look in the mirror.

In watching the DNC coverage on CNN, Let me say this. I have enjoyed your coverage. I do not vote because of, these states in question. I see time and time again agreements being made and then after the fact ,they do not like the out come, so the party that signed the agreement wants to change the goal post. (when a person starts a bussiness, and does not make a profit in 6 months,will all involved financial, suppliers,clients,advertizers,employees,ect, Be willing to go back to the drawingboard and say lets try something that profits me more?). of coarse not. So if those two states get what they are asking for,then the to be fair all states with caucuses should be counted, all 48 states with popular votes also. I feel that those signing and voted on the primary being moved should be told to the voters of that state so they can take the problem to the signers,and vote them out of office or throw them under the bus. Matt

Because media has indeed persuaded the regular voters and skyrocketed Obama to rockstar status. Without the media, O'bama would be unknown and Clinton would have won most states by land slide. Media is the reason why Obama is at the top. A rockstar with no experience and substance.

NO COMPROMISE! RULES ARE RULES!

tsk, tsk, Howard Dean, you may try to ride herd on the DNC politico's but it doesn't work with the rank and file voters. Those voters outside the hearing today is why the DNC even exists. Maybe you should eat a little humble pie and look at it from their point of veiw. Unless of course you want those states (and many more) to go to the republicans in the fall. And if they do, Mr. Dean, you will be the one at fault.

Like a bunch of little kids taught to cheat by their fathers, the Clinton campaign people think it will be ok to change the rules in midstream. What a bunch of true Democrats. I am ashamed that I am/was one of them for a long time. Anything Hillary means many of us vote for McCain. She is the curse of our times.

Slam the media?? Maybe but who gives the media the information? Where are they getting these Racist, and Sexist remarks?

I hear it from the Clintons speeches all the time! They only get it from thier sources.. now posting about it all the time yeah that is the media but what else do they have to report about?

OH yeah… They get to report about how Clinton clan and Ferraro like to split up the Democrat party totally into bits with their comments and lost crusades!

I'm outa the party. THIS time I don't vote party — this time I vote for the country I love and have ALWAYS been proud of — Hillary Clinton first, McCain second.

I happen to live in So. Cal., and yesterday I visited the Reagan Library here. I also remembered that, even though I'm a lifelong Democrat, I voted for Reagan. And seeing and watching him in action in film and photo, I remembered why.

He was a moderate politically, but he was a REALIST and packed a punch when it mattered: He simply WALKED OUT of discussions where the Soviets (then the perceived "terrorists") were trying to sabotage his defense strategies to protect Americans.

He refused to merely "talk" to those wanting to tear down or impede democracy. And after he made sure that America was strong miliarily — only then was he able to shout: "MR. GORBACHOV, TEAR DOWN THIS WALL! " And down it came!

Suddenly I remembered why I voted for him twice — HE WAS A MAN OF SUBSTANCE — A REALIST — NOT FULL OF EMPTY RHETORIC!

Only Clinton and McCain come even remotely close!

In The End I Think All Of The Democrats, Even The HRC Supporters Will Come Together So The Policies Of This Country Can Change. Then We Can All Have Change We Can Believe In!

if they are not seated properly, i will not vote democrat in november.

follow and stick to the rules. there should not be any debate about it. it is fair and clear. there is no point changing the rule in the mid game. if you do , then there should not have been any rule in the first place. it is not about accommodating certain group of people , it is not about democracy
and not even about winning or loosing in Nov. it is about principle and
discipline in society which seems to be lacking. if we want to win at any cost , that is wrong.

There have been both racism and sexism but the true leader will get beyond this one of those leaders hit it straight on.The other just complained. The media will not focus on the issues which the democracts have in thier favor but the big media bosses have thier own agenda. CNN will be as fox news this election year.

The media should focus on why Obama surrounds himself with hate filled racists. Obama supporters say he barely knew the guy, that is a lie. He flew him to Iowa to speak on his behalf, he made sure he received a $100,000 grant, and he appointed him to a committee on his campaign. Yeah, he barely knew him. Moreimportantly, Obama attended a church for twenty years where the congregation stood up and cheered this hate monger, and the hate of Rev Wright. Why would he go to such a place, do the people there represent the hope and change Obama is speaking about. Obviously if you attend a church for twenty years, you share the views of that church, otherwise you are a lying idiot, and a hypocrite to boot. Come on Obama supporters and come on media, explain why Obama and his wife, you know the woman who says America is a mean country, why do they attend such a church. Those people were on their feet cheering. Talk about racism, Mr Dean, just look at the people there. You will see plenty of racism and Obama is right in the middle of it.

CNN and other media have every right to cover such an important and yet preventable meeting for the American people.

I am one of those that suggested for DNC to stick with the original rules. No rules are perfect. The worst thing is to change the rules near the end of any competition. This just goes to show how incompetent DNC is compared with GOP. I am no fan of either party, but the spectacle of DNC's inability to govern their own party took up too much attention from issues that are critical to our nation.

If DNC cannot govern itself, they should get out of the way for better ideas and more competent minds.
Thanks to CNN for covering this even that I hate to watch!

I totally agree with Mr. Dean. Unfortunately, in our country gossip, garbage and B.S sells. The media does not care in addressing the issues affecting all Americans, because most citizens care more about the nonsense being reported than the issues affecting their lives. Stop watching staged TV that is doing absolutely nothing for you and start educating and informing yourselves. Do not let politicians take us for granted. Thank you.

The media didnt turn this election ugly; the Clinton campaign did when she lost the elected delegate count back in February. The media is up for for ratings; get over it.

I just don't understand what all the arguing back and forth today is about. The rules were broke, they new what the penalty would be if hey broke the rules and the candidates accepted that penalty also. Why does any of this have to change now?
Hillary could care less about MI. and FL. it's simply about her and what they can do for her. Any thought to the contrary is ridculous. She didn't see their importance when she agreed to the penalty. All these sign carrying idiots could care less about FL and MI also. They are just using the situation as a rescue rope for the Clinton campaign.

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.

I guess I always felt Bill and Hillary would get the nomination even if the rules had to be changed to give it to them.

My promise to the Democrats is that I will not vote for Hillary Clinton if the rules are changed to give her the "entitlement" she thinks is her due.

My mother served in the military for four years and she and I have discussed this and she said she understands my being disillusioned. I planned to work for the election of Obama during the summer and through the election in this, my senior year of college. A lot of my friends have the same plans and they will not touch Hillary Clinton with a hundred foot pole.

I hope McCain will kick her big butt.

I totally agree with Mr. Dean. Unfortunately, in our country gossip, garbage and B.S sells. The media does not care in addressing the issues affecting all Americans, because most citizens care more about the nonsense being reported than the issues affecting the lives. Stop watching staged TV that is doing absolutely nothing for you and start educating and informing yourselves. Do not let politicians take us for granted. Thank you.

This entire election is ridiculous. The Electoral College, this B.S. with the Democratic National Committee…why do these people get to make up rules for the way our votes should be counted? Why can't we simply use the popular vote? Get rid of the behind the scenes secretive dealings.

Howard Dean has waited too long to make this statement. He, along with all of the other party leaders are responsible for the disintegration of the Democratic party. Along with, of course, the media. Punishing voters for something beyond their control. The apportioning of delegates, and caucuses rather than primaries have contributed to the division. What happened to 1 person 1 vote?
The DNC and party leaders are more interested in "making history" than in providing the best possible candidate to the Democratic voters for the most important job in this country.

What no mention about the blatant racism against Obama? CNN you have become such a disgrace. If Senator Obama becomes the the democratic choice, it will be interesting how far you will go in trying to distroy him. Move over FOX News Clinton News Network will show you how it's done.' The Most Trusted Name In News' give the world a break.

Yes, there will always be both sexists and racists in the media and our society. But you can't deny the fact that Hillary has clearly benefited by having the conservative media virtually silent in their criticism of her. Fox News and the rest of the right-wing media outlets so badly wanted to run against her in the general election. It has definitely helped that they have thrown all their mud at Obama, while pretty much giving her a free ride.

Howard Dean, a person I had a lot of respect for prior to this the disenfranchisement of Florida and Michigan, should be fired from the DNC. He could have allowed these states to revote but did not because they all wanted to propel Obama to a victory. I will not vote for Obama because he also encouraged this injustice just to win. How different is he from Bush. I am a life long democrat that would prefer to vote for McCain than Obama. It also has nothing to do with my race since, I am a black women.

He ought to be ashamed that he is causing it in the first place. The Democrats in Florida are not responsible for the fact that they republicans, who control the Florida congress, are the ones who moved up the date for the primaries.

Why in the heck is Dean and his henchman punishing the Democrats in Florida..All they did was vote. Since day one they good old boys in this party have done every single think they could to push obama and cut the rug out from under Hillary.

Well the jelly ball brigade will see they again made the mistake of snatching defeat from victor, by putting obummer up as the candidate. When McCain wins the GE we'll see which of the good old boys and the viagra poppers have to say.

That's right Hillary. It's not about you, it's about your country. Stop being selfish and let it go!

Hillary has not urged Democrats to with hold there vote in November. Another fabrication by ONN. Nothing wrong here citizen move along now.

Don't blame the media. The entire contest has been a zoo. The Florida / Michigan issue should have been resolved decisively at the beginning, not now. If you make rules, stick with them. The campaigns have been filled with smears, only Obama himself seems to have tried to steer away from them. The real fault is the stupid system of primaries that the Democrats (Republicans too) follow. It's time to get away from the non-democratic delegate system and let each state abide by a popular vote. Also have a rotation system for when the state primaries are held to prevent the stupid infighting of who gets to vote first.

Dean said he spent several minutes "ranting and raving" about the way he felt he had been mistreated by the party. He said that Gore responded: "Howard, this is not about you — it's about your country.".
If only Dean can use same words to Clinton and her supporter's that will make much sense. This is not about the Clinton's, it is about America!

Newsflash for Howard Dean…

Your Uber-Liberal leadership of the Democratic Party has been just as bad for the Democratic Party as the Neocon leadership in the Republican Party, both a total disgrace!

Somehow you have managed to saddle the party with a candidate who has no possibility of winning. Apparently that is just fine with you since you keep insisting on driving us into the ditch, at all costs, because "rules are rules". I thought you were smart enough to distinguish between elementary school and the big time, NOT!

Well, here's the deal…most REAL Democrats, the moderates of the party, will not vote for Obama because he is too Liberal and inexperienced to be President. You can nominate him, but we will not vote for him.

We are voting for Hillary Clinton period. I for one have been encouraging all of my friends to go to Hillary's website and encourage her to run as an Independent Democrat like Joe Lieberman. She will win the election in November when pitted against Obama and McCain because she is the best qualified.

And when she wins, it will pleasure me to no end when she fires you!

Sure Howard, blame the media and not yourself. What an inept little man you are. It was your responsibility to make certain the DNC ran a fair election, and you blew it. In spades you blew it. I doubt that we can even count the number civil rights laws that have been violated by the DNC. What we a re witnessing today with this charade of a kangaroo court is the demise of the Democratic party. With it's so-called superdelegates and arcane rules, the Democrates have managed to disenfranchise not just two states, but an entire country. Party elites like Howard Dean have choosen to ignore the will of the people. And today they pay for that mistake.

The delegates from Michigan and Florida should be seated - there is no doubt ab however, this should be done in a way that does not alter or jeopordize the results of the whole process. So, you agree to the set rules of the competition and when you believe that this competition will be a run and you opponent is a fairy tale. When he show the potential to beat you, youwant to bend the same rules that you sign so that the nomination is delivered to you in a sliver plate - that is not the america I know. Hilary should also respect the rules and those that did not vote.

Hilary Clinton proposal is mean, calculating and clearly is intended to used by the campaign to legitimize the argument that she better electable, got the popular votes and should be the nominee. If Obama campaigned in FLorida and Michigan, these figures would not as-is, just think PA, he was 25 points before campaign, later 9.3 points down after campaign, Texas 20 points before campaign and 3.6 points down after the campaign.

Hilary Clinton proposal is selfish and indicates how obsessed she is with the nomination - as much as people respect her spirit of fighting back, this is an example of exploiting a situation to her advantage. Clintons wants this nomination whatsoever, sad. It is not about Hilary becoming the president, but about the Democratic taking over the whites and working to get this country back on her feet in November. I wonder what has become of the Clintons!

The votes in Florida should all count,because both names were on the ballot and obama advertised in Florida which is a form of campaining, so he acutally broke the rules anyway , and I am sure just as many Hillary supporters didn't go to the polls that day as did obama supporters because they didn't think it would count, so it should be just as fair as a CAUCUS. So get over it and give the Florida votes as counted.

I am very disturbed by John King's analysis of Florida's vote in their primary.
How can these voters or voter trends be acknowledged when Senator Obama didn't campaign in FL, especially when the state voted early in the process when he wasn't as well known as he is today?
It appears to me that Senator Clintor won voter recognition and that the outcome of that primary could look very different if Senator Obama had the opportunity to campaign.

It ain't happening, Howard. This isn't about the party but it is about your hand picked candidate and the bizarre rules that enable a woman to win the popular vote and be pushed out of the nomination.

You're toast, Dean. Pelosi is browning and Obama will be a rice crispie after November. McCain will be in the White House. You can blame the angry voters but you and Nancy are the ones who blew it. Next time vette your bloody candidate and count electoral college votes before you do another one of these amateur nights.

Howard Dean and the "Democratic Party" shall be thankful; to the Media, for some of their comments. If not for that, and the Media's bias, against G.W. Bush, and the War, and other "Negatives"; the Democrats, would be "Also-Rans" in this Election…………………….

The media played and continues to play a majore unethical role in this election nomination process. There has been so much biased coverage over the last year +. It is disgusting the role the media plays and contiues to play. Cudos to Dean for the statement made! Now let's get the votes seated and move on! Go Hillary!

Play by the rules….on move on…it about your country…Members of the committee..do what should…penalize….and……and let play continue…as with any game…enough said!!!!!

This guy is a complete moron! He's slamming the exact same behavior he has become known for in the past.

Pathetic!

Well, Mr. Dean, if it's about your country then why don't you let Americans vote in Florida and Michigan and recognize the results. Have you forgotten that voters living in these two great states are just as American as you are?

They (Mich and Fla) broke the rules, knowing what the penalties would be. NO DELEATES

Seat the delegates as fairly as possible. I was reading the Pfleger blog and was surprised by the number of educated Obalegerwright supporters who are unaware of the Catholics leagues critisim of Hagee? These are the so called educated voters? Educated, yet not informed? Obalegerwright is a liar and very disloyal to his friends for political gain. Is there anyone he won't throw under the bus? We now have two 20 year friendships under the bus and his white grandmother. How can you know someone 20 years and not have a clue as to their thoughts on matters? You can be fooled about some things, but not the basics!

Hillary is as repulsive as Rush Limbaugh…because she also encourages CHAOS. The Clintons are crybabies who have NEVER played by the rules ….feel that the White House is THEIRS and will not accept the fact that IT IS OVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The media has taken every little tidbit of "news" and made it a world topic 24/7 on every channel. They are the ones who has caused a split in the party……not the candidates themselves.

People need to look beyond this "news" and stop believing the trash they are constantly being told.

Obama has constantly taken the blame for nearly everything since this campaign begun……..even when someone said something and he wasn't even there at the time.

Yes THEY have been SEXIST and RACIST (anti-white) in their media presentation and a lot of voters are SICK of it!

If these people spent half as much time working as they do blaming others (and each other) - maybe they could accomplish something.

Dean, Pelosi and lets not forget Reid….geeeeez. the Dems must be proud of this trio. I can still hear the Dean Scream. It sounded like a flush then (his Presidential Bid) and still does.

well let me say– i have a preference in the election—
and i believe that your preference is equal to mine—republican or democrat–any person or party— but i will not accept any candidate or party who choses their candidate through threats of litigation.
bad enough it's always been the wealthy that control the country, once states and candidates are no longer held by the rules that govern their
participation in their respective parties,,,, and the voters of florida and michigan knew the consequences of their choices before they were made well— will this be the first year a candidate tries to sue their way into office???—- sorry i am one short step away from believing in our governments pretense of democracy, and believing that indeed—the wealthy and the lawyers control all our fates — a sad conclusion from a true believer in the hopes that our country has a better system of government ,,and that we would be a guiding light for the oppressed and disillusioned. the votes from florida and michigan should not count in the primary unless they hold new state elections, and both states missed that opportunity.

We will not come together you moron, obama is a hand picked clown by you experts, no way he could run this great country, he's not qualified.

In plain language–somebody needs to tape his lips shut. His comments of late have done nothing but damage the Democratic party and both Clinton and Obama.

Dean is right about one thing - it's not about the individual - it's about transparency - its about every citizen having the right to vote and that vote count.

How dare a group of so called leaders of a political party deprive them the people of there democratic right

Dean and the DNC have created this mess -

And what did everyone expect? Just look at the comments here! The Democrats have shown how divided their party is and the media feeds on it 24/7. They have set themselves up to fail in the general election regardless of who is nominated its virtually inpossible for them to win. Thank you Democrats for keeping your party SO mixed up that even the high ranking ones have no idea what hit them.

Howard,
The media wouldn't feast on you if there wasn't anything to feast on. While I don't typically defend the media and their cheesy tactics, you and the DNC have made this the spectacle that it is.

Florida and Michigan may have violated the rules, but the DNC screwed everything up before and after .Who in their right mind even thinks that we should not count all of their votes and then expect to carry these states in the fall.These states could have been revoted, but the Obama lawyer's held up the process and if I was Clinton and they did not allocate the delegates as per the vote, I would take it all the way to the convention, because its a sure loser if the Democrats do not carry these states in the general election.

Hillary is setting herself up as becoming the most hated politician the Democrats have ever produced. The idea that she could "win" this nomination and actually go on to win the general election is ludicrous.

The GOP was hoping to run against her in that she would be the single biggest item to rally the entire GOP and now she has created milliond of Democarts that can't wait for her to go away.

Her people think Obama could not win the general election?? She would be a huge failure.

Well, what we need to do is kick all current elected democratic persons in Flordia & Mich.out of office and go ahead and let the people vote. This whole thing has been stupid! I have an idea, lets go back to acting like adults!

So let me see if I understand this.

2 states violate party rules. As punishment they are stripped of their delegates in accordance with party rules. Now there is a chance all the delegates will be seated because enough people whined loud enough. And republicans flip flop on the issues?

I also think it's funny that if the Black guy loses it's racism and if the woman loses it's sexism-nothing to do with ability or leadership or anything of that nature just discrimination….

The Florida and Michigan primaries were illegal under DNC rules. Obama stuck by the guidelines, Hilary didn't. You can't change the rules now. Hilary's votes don't count - period. Seat the delegates by all means but they must remain toothless - they broke the rules. Does it get any simpler than that? Thank God I live in the UK - a real democracy.

Go Dems. Tell the media what you really feel. The media has made a mockery of this political race. First, claiming victory for Clinton without verfiable proof. Digging up fictional propaganda against Obama.

Just should it down and save the party. Obama is the prosumtive nonminee. He won fair and square. He followed the rules. Hillary Clinton needs to pack up and go home.

Dean is right about this. The media has been a major issue but so has he and Pelosi and Reid. They have allowed this race and its coverage to be as one sided as it has been. The way Senator Clinton has been treated by both the media and Democrats has been deplorable, unfair, sexist and uncalled for. Many of us will not forget. And while I'm at it, the Obama camp may want to reign in their bloggers because they are just as bad, if not worse.

Clinton supporters understand the importance of this election. We get it. If I were Dean, I would be looking for a way to bring those people back into the fold because I think they are underestimating how angry Clinton supporters are over the horrible treatment not only she has received but also former President Clinton and Chelsea Clinton.

howard dean should stop talking to reporters and get his party in order

Now that I have heard the details of the voting fiasco I feel the Florida Democrats SHOULD HAVE BEEN ALLOWED TO VOTE AGAIN!

As a retired educator I strongly feel FLORIDIANS WERE NOT EDUCATED AND READY TO VOTE IN JANUARY! WE HARDLY KNEW THE CANDIDATES AND WHAT THEY STOOD FOR!

My vote would not change however I feel the overall vote WOULD BE DIFFERENT!

FLORIDA DOES IT AGAIN!

And so… compromise is needed !!! Best is to do a 50:50 arrangement for Michigan and to count the Florida vote to 50 %. The other 50 % of Florida delegates should be seated according to the American vote of all states. Florida is a microcosmos of the U.S.

Dean - you are a failure. You sat silently by for months while the media engaged in the most sexist treatment of Hillary Clinton - the first viable woman presidential candidiate. Your words today are too little and way too late.

You made a mess of Florida and Michigan. Now lets see if you have the strength and guts to correct your mistake by seating100% of the delegates.

Shame on Dean. the DNC and all democratic leaders who sat silently by as the media trashed Sen. Clinton in the most sexist manner. Shame on Democrats if we don't count the votes and seat 100% of Florida and Michigan delegates. I am disgusted by the Democratic leaders this primary season.

Thank you chairman Dean. You sound very neutral. Yes the media is just biased, racist, and sexist and it does not admit so. It is disgusting to see the media twisting words. Especially people like Ronald Martin, Jack Cafferty, Chris Matthews, Tim Russert, Olbermann, Campbell Brown should not be in the air campaigning for Obama.

I thank part of the media for being fair, such as Anderson Cooper, Wolf Blitzer, Larry King, David Gergen, Dan Abrams, Joe Scarborough, Pat Buchanan. Not everyone in the media is bad. But a part of it has been disgustingly biased, racist, and sexist.

everybody that has any sense knows that they have done hillary wrong. but he is wrong about coming together, not if obama gets it.my vote will be 4 mccain r not vote @ all. people talk about reseaching a candidate,but have they really done their homework on obama, his not 4 the people he is 4 him and him alone. look how he won the senate made sure nobody was on the ballot but him….people we don't need someone like that 2 run our counrty .wake up before it's 2 late r it's might b already…..

"Howard, this is not about you — it's about your country."

Truer words were never spoken. What a shame the Supreme Court gave use George W instead.

Ausman put on a pretty good case that the Charter "Super" delegates must be seated according to the DNC Charter. The pledged delegates should be seated at a 50% level according to the actual results of the primary. That inspite of the fact that it was not a true primary, since all of the Dem candidates followed the rules and did NOT campaign in the state of Florida.

Dean - you are a a failure. You sat silently by for months while the media engaged in the most sexist treatment of Hillary Clinton - the first viable woman presidential candidiate. Your words today are too little and way too late.

You made a mess of Florida and Michigan. Now lets see if you have the strength and guts to correct your mistake by seating100% of the delegates.

Shame on Dean. the DNC and all democratic leaders who sat silently by as the media trashed Sen. Clinton in the most sexist manner. Shame on Democrats if we don't count the votes and seat 100% of Florida and Michigan delegates.

There is another headline in the CNN list of stories that reads "Woman with shotgun holds 15 in vault." I wondered if this might not be the continuing coverage of the Clinton campaign for the nomination. The woman being Clinton and the 15+ in the vault being the DNC rules committee meeting today.
I love the Gore quote, "[I]t's not about you…." I don't fault the media for sexism or racism, but for letting the Democratic primary become about "her." We have been subjected to story after story about Mrs. Clinton and what her future holds; "what will she do now?" and has she been treated fairly. "[I]ts about the country" folks. That includes the wealthy news media entertainers who seem to revel in the mundane aspects of other people's personalities and their disorders.

Are the democrats stong enough to overcome the conflict? I think it's the same old, same old, they can't agree on anything positive! Hey, there is no "I" in Team! That's why as much as I admire Obama, I am still a republician and will continue to vote as such!

He has entire responsibility for what we have now as a picture in Democratic party. All those coments- conflict is good for party.How you can make decision not to count Mi and Fl , have everybody agree with that, and now acept that even count votes since Clintons need them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!That is shame on what DNC spents time.

It is Hillary, Bill and their supporters that have ignited this devide among the democratic party.

With people like the racist bigot Geraldine Ferraro making hateful comments, is it no wonder that the media follows this train wreck?

The Hillbots deceive themselves into beleiving that they are protecting the rights of voters …but they are only trying to disrupt a maybe not perfect nomination process but legal and agreed upon process.

By trying to seat the delegates as is, they are denying Obama's supporters a chance to vote and let their voices be heard.

Do you honestly beleive that if Obama had been on the ballot in MI that he would not have received any votes?………..0 votes?.. None?

Then there is the argument from Clintonians of we have 17 million voters……Well Obama has the overwhelming support of well over 17 million voters and counting.

The truth of the matter is the Caucus is part of the Dem Primary ( This in effect when Bill ran ) Also the date of when a state holds it's election. There has to be some kind of penalty or every state would hold it's primary on Feb. 5th…..

It has to be hard to realize that a year ago Hillary was all but crowned but now to realize that her dream is over…..OK get over it..YOU LOST.

Bush is in office……Bush II is trying to get into office…We need to unite behind the candidate America has chosen….By delegate not electoral.

Obama can and will defeat McCain in November….Americans must decide, are we fighting for what is best for the Clintons or what is best for America?

OBAMA '08!

I do blame the media for the racists coverage and stirring the pot. I haven't seen much sexist comments. I think if anybody should be upset it should be the Latino and Black communities.

Obama is bigger than all this. The circus needs to end. We have a bunch of clowns in the tent right now, trying to figure out what should have been worked out months ago.

Superdelegates are looking for a break. Instead of using common sense, they are afraid to put themselves out there. Very sad indeed.

Both Parties have lost all credibility.With the increased scrutiny into how the Dems operate their primaries,we now see how corrupt and immoral the two party system really is.It looks to me like there is just one party and that is the Pendulum Party.One runs up the bill with credit card spending,then lets the other pay the bill with new taxes.

As he should… The media beat the crap out of Senator Clinton and worshipped Barrack Hussein Obama…

Why? Because he is beatable and she can not be stopped… Big difference between the two. One a true leader that will not quit, the other can't make a decision unless the media dictates it (example, Rev. Wright)…

The choice for a true leader is quite clear.

I agree that the media has been onesided in their reporting of the candidates. I wonder why you men ( and a few women) are so afraid to have a woman President. One thing I do know, is that the DNC is making a lot of McCain Democrats with their 3rd grade mentality.

I agree with Dean. The media looks for the attention-grabbing headline and disregards the intent of the story to the detriment of the party.

Democrats Unite for '08

Mr. Dean should have done something earlier on in the election process to count the Florida and Michgan delegates. Conflict this late in the process may seriously hurt the democrats in the general election.