June 2, 2008
Posted: 04:39 PM ET

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Undeclared Democratic senators are meeting to discuss their course of action.
Undeclared Democratic senators are meeting to discuss their course of action.

(CNN) — Several of the 17 uncommitted Senate superdelegates are currently holding a meeting to discuss their course of action after the polls close in the final two primaries, CNN has learned.

It remains unclear exactly how many and who of the uncommitted Democratic superdelegates in the Senate will be in attendance at the meeting, which is being held at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee headquarters near the Capitol.

CNN spotted Sens. Tom Harkin of Iowa, Ken Salazar of Colorado, and Tom Carper of Delaware head into the meeting.

In a brief interview with CNN, Harkin said the point of the meeting is "to discuss what if anything we might do after the polls close tomorrow night together."

An aide to a senator in the meeting tells CNN's Gloria Borger that it’s “not likely” anyone will come out today with an endorsement. “It’s a how-do-we-do-what we-want-to-do” meeting," the aide said.

"Some want, after the primaries are over, to come out in a group; others feel the need to do it with state delegations. The Obama campaign wants a group of senators to come out together, for obvious reasons.”

The aide said it's “more likely,” the endorsements will come at the end of the week, but added, "anything is possible after Tuesday.”

(Updates with new information)

Earlier: Sources: Most uncommitted senators to endorse Obama

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


Dal CA Republican   June 2nd, 2008 4:41 pm ET

Make a choice today.

Tara in Sarasota   June 2nd, 2008 4:41 pm ET

well that's good. Then they have themselves to blame when millions of us women leave the party and vote for McCain.

Mr. B.   June 2nd, 2008 4:41 pm ET

America Is Ready
Obama 08

The Clear Thinking Independent   June 2nd, 2008 4:41 pm ET

They've been nice enough for long enough … let's see some leadership.

Frantz (Atlanta)   June 2nd, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Thank You Lord!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This seemingly endless primary season is about to come to an end.

Obama '08

Emma   June 2nd, 2008 4:42 pm ET

Yeah, Senator Obama. The super delegates are finally demonstrating that they have balls and are not afraid of the Clintons. It was evident in Saturday's DNC meeting that the Clinton's have lost their leverage over the Democratic party.

It is about time…………..put Senator Obama over the top and this will shut Hillary's mouth…………..you did not win the most popular vote and your repeating this lie does not make it true.

Terrence (Winston Salem, NC)   June 2nd, 2008 4:43 pm ET

Supers - please come out before the last primary. We do not need to get this from press release.

People have been saying how negative Obama voters are, but on May 31, the nation watched and saw who the animalistic, hateful people were.

No disrespect, but Clinton's supporters "showed out" at the rules convention. Grown people acting like rabid individuals.

I dare anyone to dispute this fact. CNN post this. It's nothing but the truth.

Obama/Sebelius 08

Rick in Florida   June 2nd, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Hillary……the fat lady is singing. But don't despair….you can always run for Governor of Puerto Rico !!! Hah !!!

DemHypocrisy   June 2nd, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Thank you superdelegates for making my decision. I will vote for McCain.

fafa   June 2nd, 2008 4:44 pm ET

Please not behind close doors. The RBC showed a good example. Anyway it's for the good of the party. We dont want the GOP prying into our matters.

DEM 08

Venus   June 2nd, 2008 4:44 pm ET

It's about time! This is really great news! I hope it's true!

If Obama wins SD and MT on June 3rd - and with his big rally speech tomorrow night - it would be great for him to give thanks to all his supporters and say with pride that his hard work has paid off and that he is the winner!

One more day!

Go Obama!

COUNT EVERY VOTE   June 2nd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Congrats to Obama and Hillary for a great entertaining Campaign. Now lets knock down the Rpubics asap!!!!

Mark G., St. Paul, MN   June 2nd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

I'm guessing most of the superdelegates will commit within 24 hours of the polls closing tomorrow and Obama will be the presumptive nominee. It's a stroke of political brillance to hold his victory celebration at the same arena where the Republicans meet late this summer. Obama won because he has smart people working for him and that's what ultimately will win it for him.

Ed   June 2nd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

What happened to superdelegates voting their conscience and voting for the candidate who can fight the strongest battle against the opponent in the fall?

Well, DNC, how would you like it if Hillary's supporters all colluded together to vote for McCain in November? If you can dish it, you can take it.

Adrienne   June 2nd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Hillary, Do this country a favor…let it go!!!

Obama '08

Terri   June 2nd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Tara

Ieave women like you we don't need. Think about the country your children/grandchildren it's not just about YOU and HILLARY

GERALD STROTHER   June 2nd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

THAT IS IT OVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Women for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

We are ready to celebrate. Obama all the way, we are with you!

Marc PDX   June 2nd, 2008 4:45 pm ET

Hillary said today that she is not conceding the primary election on Tuesday night in NY as speculated earlier today. Therefore, I suspect that the uncommitted superdelegates want to do something to go ahead and put an end to this after Tuesday's final two primaries. If Hillary won't quit then they'll finish her off sooner rather than later themselves.

Emma   June 2nd, 2008 4:46 pm ET

If you Clinton supporters vote for McCain you will deserve the many tears that mothers across America will shed because their son or daughter will be fighting another war in Iran. If McCain wins, the tour of duty for your sons and daughters will not end until "my friends" we have stopped the terrorists………………………….

rob10001   June 2nd, 2008 4:46 pm ET

America needs Obama!!!

Ready 4 change   June 2nd, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Thankfully this sideshow circus act can come to an end…..shame on the SD's for letting it last this long.

swalker327   June 2nd, 2008 4:46 pm ET

CHANGE!!! CHANGE!!! CHANGE!!! CHANGE!!! CHANGE!!!

OBAMA MAMA 08!

Thomas   June 2nd, 2008 4:46 pm ET

The meeting was paid for by Obama, your next corrupt president!

ATTENTION ALL SUPERDELEGATES!!!   June 2nd, 2008 4:46 pm ET

Follow the pledged delegate leader.

Barak 08&12

Hillary 16&20

Boye   June 2nd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

To people like Tara in Sarasota, well I guess you women cannot be mothers. You wouldn't be willing to offer up your children to serve in McCain's war for oil.

Sharon Ohio   June 2nd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

OMG

The Democrats are going UnDemocratic.

I guess their rules are worthless.

I guess the people do not matter.

I guess The convention is not the time they vote for the Candidate.

Oh, God I think many democrats need a new Party.

Sam Rose   June 2nd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

They need to choose today–or tomorrow at the latest–

so tomorrow night is a night to be celebrated by

ALL DEMOCRATS—

unite the party June 3—NOT June 4th—

Marketing 101–
come on guys–that will have 1000x the impact to McBushes and the GOP than a Wednesday morning–superdelegate flood will have—

swalker327   June 2nd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

CHANGE!! CHANGE!! CHANGE!! CHANGE!! CHANGE!!

OBAMA MAMA '08!!!

Ed, Santa Fe NM   June 2nd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

OMABA '08

Never EVER again another CLINTON or BUSH in the White House!

Steve from Florida   June 2nd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Tara in Sarasota

"He can't win in the fall, and to make sure I'm going to vote for the other candidate even though he stands for nothing my party does!"

It's ok, I'm comforted with the knowledge that extreme Clinton supporters, such as those on Youtube after Saturday, do not represent the majority.

Ready 4 change   June 2nd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Poor Tara….

Rather mire in sameness, then admit to defeat….hopefully you will come to your senses and make the right decision.

Steve   June 2nd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

It is time for Dems to pull together and rally around Obama to defeat McCain…

Mike   June 2nd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

Time to shut the Clintons up!

Ed, Santa Fe NM   June 2nd, 2008 4:47 pm ET

OMABA '08

Never EVER again another CLINTON or BUSH in the White House!

Will from Bama   June 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Ok, I think this horse has been kicked enough. All these influential people in the Democratic party keep talking about having to unify the party and rally around one candidate, and yet none of them want to be the one to publicly cast their super delegate vote. This makes no sense at all. It's time to rally around Obama. The longer Clinton keeps dragging this out the less likely it will be that she'll have any influence within the party. She should really start taking that into consideration.

swalker327   June 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

CHANGE!! CHANGE!! CHANGE!! CHANGE!! CHANGE!!

OBAMA MAMA '08!!!

dee   June 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

How can Hillary be claiming popular vote lead when she doesn't even count caucases!!!!!

Katherine   June 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Obama all the way!!!!!!!!!

YES WE CAN!!!

Griff   June 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

It does not matter about these, so-called Delegates… Borack Obama is the worst thing, that could happen to the USA if he got in any High Command…. It would also be the worst thing Hillary Clinton has ever done, if she joined him in any office,,,

Steve   June 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

It is time for Dems to pull together and rally around Obama to defeat McCain…

Yes we can!   June 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Finally! we can unite and move on to beating McCain….now it all depends on how she exit….i really think she's going to go kicking and screaming which will really light an unquenchable fire with her supporters to damage obama's chances of winning…but she is failing to realize if he looses, more people will blame her than say she was right and her political career will be over…americans are very forgivable, but they have a hard time forgetting…

Griff   June 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

It does not matter about these, so-called Delegates… Borack Obama is the worst thing, that could happen to the USA if he got in any High Command…. It would also be the worst thing Hillary Clinton has ever done, if she joined him in any office,,,

White/female/age 55/Texan   June 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Tara and others like you. I can't believe you are being so petty and short sited. What are you going to do when Hillary asked you to get behind Obama? Ignore her?

Bayou Joe   June 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

The days when the Democratic power brokers could tell the people how to vote are long gone. We are not fooled by Barak Obama and his followers.
If they think that we the Hillary Democrats will support Obama because Hillary or anyone else says to do it, they are dead wrong.

Obama will not be our president. John S. McCain will get our vote, he is the only true American Patriot left once Hillary is gone from the picture.

Save our Country Vote John S. McCain.

Thomas   June 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

This meeting paid for by Obama for President

The Truth   June 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

That is the call of the American people……..

Hillary good fight but……it is what it is!……It's O V E R……….

On to victory and the White House…..lets get ready to rumble McBush.

OBAMA '08!

Venkat   June 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

It has been a marathan race so far. End the game soon with an affirmed nominee and get prepared for the presidential race.

Venkat

Steve (Independent)   June 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

It is time for Dems to pull together and rally around Obama to defeat McCain…

ATTENTION ALL SUPERDELEGATES!!!   June 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Follow the pledged delegate leader.

Barak 08&12

Hillary 16&20

Andre   June 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Tara in Sarasota is hilarious. Basically what you are saying is that if Obama wins the nomination fairly, you are going to vote for Bust pt. 3. What exactly do you have against Obama?

Rick in Florida   June 2nd, 2008 4:48 pm ET

Poor Hillary………….Now she's reduced to dragging around a Super Delegate from the powerful, influencial state of….ummmm….. the VIRGIN ISLANDS, simply because the poor fool backed Hillary, then switched to Obama, and now has SWITCHED BACK to Hillary, as her evidence that the Super Delegates are swinging back her way again!!

Pathetic……but still funny, as you see her drag the poor sod around.

the other jd   June 2nd, 2008 4:49 pm ET

it is about time….give me Clinton or give me Obama, just don't screw up and give me Weathervane McBush

vic nashville,Tn   June 2nd, 2008 4:49 pm ET

November 5th they will have same meeting the topic is what went wrong
Hillary 08 or Mc Cain 08

Stevo PA   June 2nd, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Senators are Leaders, therefore "Take the Lead" and cast your votes today!!!

Obama 08′

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 2nd, 2008 4:49 pm ET

PLEASE DO NOT GAMBLE WITH THE PRESIDENCY OF THE UNITED STATES AND DO NOT GAMBLE WTH THE FUTURE OF THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

Obama is too unknown, too inexperienced and too unqualified. He is bait for multiple October surprises.

Please endorse the candidate with the better ideas, greater competence and longer experience. Please also remember that she has the better and stronger coalition among Democrats and has won the popular vote.

Hillary Clinton for President of the United States '08

Stacy Clarks   June 2nd, 2008 4:49 pm ET

LET'S GO OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Benjamin (a Republican), San Diego   June 2nd, 2008 4:49 pm ET

Let's see: Meet today… Last primary tomorrow… Then (hopefully) cast their votes by Wednesday??? I can't wait to see this come to a close…

Obama all the way!

To Tara in Sarasota   June 2nd, 2008 4:49 pm ET

I am sure John McCain will represent women better than Obama.

Oh, and I forgot it's all Obama's fault that Senator Clinton didn't win the nomination.

Accountant Guy   June 2nd, 2008 4:49 pm ET

I trust you all will make the right decision so that this country can move forward!!

Obama '08

Cheryl L. Swaim   June 2nd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Nobama for me. He's a ruthless campaigner who has belittled and smeared the character of Hillary Clinton. Go for him, Senators. But you lost me in the shuffle. I'm not a Democrat any more.

Yak   June 2nd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Women, asians and hispanics minorities are either leaving democracy or not voting. We'd love to see Obama win it with black and young voters. Good luck O'bama.

Shrimp Barnicles, somewhere in New York.   June 2nd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Obama's general election fight has ended. It was the one he had against Clinton. Mc Cain will not be a big deal.

The Clinton Empire will finanlly be obliterated this week.

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   June 2nd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

GO DEMS. LETS GET IT TOGETHER.

Steve   June 2nd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Yea, go ahead and vote for McCain, another 4 years of Bush, you're the one thats going to have to live through it. So go ahead and kick yourself a good one.

Jose'   June 2nd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Selected.

Not Elected.

Griff   June 2nd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

It does not matter about these, so-called Delegates… Borack Obama is the worst thing, that could happen to the USA if he got in any High Command…. It would also be the worst thing Hillary Clinton has ever done, if she joined him in any office….

CC   June 2nd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Why is it that its more important to be perennially nice to Clinton but leave Obama twisting in the wind waiting …?
Why is it better to give Clinton a grace period ..again…while we Democrats fail to unite to save the country!?

Clinton/McCain   June 2nd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

They better choose the stronger candidate, Hillary Clinton. If not, McCain in the man. (29 year old from IA)!

Tara is a super genius   June 2nd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Tara…..fine…..if you and those thousands of women would prefer to continue to allow thousands of men and women die in this ridiculous war. As well as this economy being in the tank…..literally.

You go right ahead and do that….you are a super genius!

marylee wagerman atlanta,ga   June 2nd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

NANCY PELOSI IS MY HERO

Mike   June 2nd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

What is with people saying if not Hillary then McCain? Just listen to yourself. If not Hillary I am going to stay home I can understand, but instead you say if not Hillary, lets put America in further danger. That's just stupid.

ron from california   June 2nd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Time to get ready for McCain.

Independent In MD   June 2nd, 2008 4:50 pm ET

Can you say congratulations President McCain?

Petero   June 2nd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

CNN you still spinning this one, how pathetic?

LP   June 2nd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Why would you vote for McCain?

Republican   June 2nd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

CHOOSE ALREADY…GEEZ!

Clinton/McCain   June 2nd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

They better choose the stronger candidate, Hillary Clinton. If not, McCain is the man. (29 year old from IA)!

richard   June 2nd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

GREAT NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!

Clinton was a tough candidate to beat and we give her a lot of respect.. but the clinton supporters need to quit crying and get over themselves.. she lost fair and square so quit crying and lets get ready to defeat Mccain in november.. Im sure Hillary will get some kinda roll in OBAMA'S ADMINISTRATION. Lets unite the party and take back the white house

OBAMA '08

Ed   June 2nd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

I feel sooooo sorry for you, Tara in Sarasota. You are just like Hillary, a sore loser. I get goose bumps to think of McCain as a candidate. WAKE UP!

Big gator   June 2nd, 2008 4:51 pm ET

Tard in Sarasota,

Have fun letting McCain pimp you. How you ask? Letting the old man's court tell you what to do with you reproductive parts. Think of our troops and not your selfish interest.

Enlightened Voter   June 2nd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Please for the love of GOD come out and support Obama, I cannot take one more day of evil hillary or her cloned supporters. BTW, what happened to the gas tax holiday?

Joel-Minnesota   June 2nd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I support Obama, however if Clinton should somehow get the nod I will gladly vote for her. I would vote for Chuckee Cheese in order to stop the Repub nightmare from continuing. Let's not vote from emotion, please allow good sense to prevail.

Angus McDugan   June 2nd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Sigh… What a bunch of week minded people that cannot make a decission without the whole nation voting on it and then having to get together and then try to make a decission. Do you job and make a decision based on what you think is right.

Adam   June 2nd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

"well that's good. Then they have themselves to blame when millions of us women leave the party and vote for McCain."

What can you say to stupidity like that?

Anybody who's unwilling to vote for Obama, just because Clinton lost, was obviously only voting for her because she was a women in the first place. Obama and Clinton hold almost the exact same positions on the issues. By the way, I'm an ardent Clinton supporter that will happily vote for Obama. Do you really want McCain to start another war (amongst all of the other horrible things I'm sure he'd do?). Some issues are bigger than you, Clinton or Obama.

CB   June 2nd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

I am for Obama 100%. I've been turned off of Clinton by her statements throughout the campaign.

BUT - I think an Obama/Clinton ticket would be UNBEATABLE.

OBAMA/CLINTON '08 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

wycliffe, NJ   June 2nd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Clinton has run a good race and she will always be in our thoughts, but now it is time to unite under one candidate who seems to be Barack, and get ready for the general election.

God bless Hillary & Obama

Mark   June 2nd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

"well that's good. Then they have themselves to blame when millions of us women leave the party and vote for McCain."

Yeah and due to that stubborn point of view, you will have yourself and millions of other women to blame when McCain continues the War in Iraq and sends more of our young men and women to die. Women like you are a joke, this campaign season has been more about a WOMAN running for office than it has been about DEMOCRATS making a choice on who to take over the White House. Vote for McCain, you are obviously not a true DEMOCRAT. Try voting on the issues rather than siding with Hillary because of her gender.

Hillary: The Real Nominee   June 2nd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

The unpledged delegates need to commit to Hillary, since she is the stronger general election candidate. Not only has she won the popular vote - of course that is if you count the people that actually voted for her {Not very complicated if you look at the real votes cast and certified by the states who held the primaries!} and do not include Michigan uncommitted and 30,000 write-in votes given to Obama by the RBC and the DNC {This gift by the RBC of the DNC resulted in 59 free pledged delegates for Obama!} - Hillary Clinton is finishing much stronger, has the support of the core constituencies needed to win the general election against John McCain, and has demonstrated the true personal characteristics vital to become the next commander and chief of the US.

joe   June 2nd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

Time for a family that is dilusional to go back home. I wonder where given that people from New york don't want them back here.

Dave G - Minneapolis   June 2nd, 2008 4:52 pm ET

"Tara in Sarasota June 2nd, 2008 4:41 pm ET

well that's good. Then they have themselves to blame when millions of us women leave the party and vote for McCain."

Not much of an issues voter, are you? Certainly glad to see you care about women's rights, Roe vs. Wade, etc. Way to go, dummy.

Ryan   June 2nd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Thank heavens! Now is the time for Hillary to graciously step aside and allow the Obama 08 campaign to defeat McCain!

Jot   June 2nd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

will they discuss the delegates that were taken away from Clinton and gave them to Obama? If that doesn't happen then the meeting is useless c'se lots of Clinton's supporters already have a choice and that is McCain

Irma in North Carolina   June 2nd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Please go for Obama. Who wants Hillary in there with Bill along her side, he will bring in all his new women that he has met on the road campaiging for hillary. Who wants another white house like that again. Hillary would of probably made it into the white house, if she didnt have all Bills baggage to carry around

Bola Muyis   June 2nd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

I support Barack Obama whole heartedly but I we should realistic if we want the democrats to win back the white house. Hillary Clinton cannot be dismissed she put up a great fight no matter what we think and I think she'll make a good VP. Hey that's just me.

Barack/Hillary 08/12

MaryJo Bruce Surprise, Ariz   June 2nd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

I'm not a Dem, but if I was would like to see Hilary take it. Between the two, shes got what it takes to make decisions. She has a plan for almost everything with substance. Obama is a great talker, but no experience or substance. You cannot use rhetoric to run this country. It takes guts, courage and no talking to the enemy . Good grief, if Obama can't see that his pastor was doing the things he was doing for 20 years, how can he figure out what the enemies are doing. Maybe in another 4 years. But not now….These super delegates need to not look at the woman, but the leader….

Adam   June 2nd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Hillary or Mccain! Obama , no way!

Henry   June 2nd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

wow, this page is filling up so fast. Looks like Americans are fed up with Hillary. How sad?

Jake in Chicago   June 2nd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Tara, I highly doubt that many woman, no matter how badly they feel burned by Clinton's failure, will actually leave the party and vote for McCain. To do so would just be biting off your nose to spite your face. McCain and Clinton don't have anything in common. Why is he the alternative? Obama and Clinton have almost everything in common. Why would woman who feel burned by sexism in the campaign turn to a man who will overturn Roe V Wade, among other things? Its easy to say it now, but in the end, Dems are going to vote for the Democratic nominee.

Lynn   June 2nd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Here comes 4 years of McBush. To Terri Its about your daughters and granddaughters then your country.

The Guy   June 2nd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

Good. now all the women can vote for McCain

then McCain can roll back their rights to pre-suffrage, and we'll never have to deal with women in politics again!

TESAP   June 2nd, 2008 4:53 pm ET

I hope they will use the correct math and the correct will of the people.

OBAMA 08 AND BEYOND

Darren M.   June 2nd, 2008 4:54 pm ET

The battle is over. Everybody put your guns down. The family now needs to unite against a common foe, the GOP. Stand with your brothers and fight to reomove them, don't layin bed with them because you don't like the outcome of the primaries. Stayon topic, and remember what these contests are all about.

Leave It Alone   June 2nd, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Clinton supporters you do what you think is best. But I will not vote for McCain because I have been over to Iraq to fight for my country and yours and it was not easy leaving my family or looking over my shoulder 24/7 and pray every night that I will live to see another day. So if you feel you want McCain for president please put on a uniform, go to Iraq, leave your family for a year or so, look over your shoulder 24/7 and maybe even die.

I will pray for you…..WAKE UP!!!!

H   June 2nd, 2008 4:54 pm ET

I WILL NOT CELEBRATE BECAUSE OBAMA DOES NOT DESERVE THE NOMINATION. HILLARY IS THE MOST QUALIFIED TO BECOME PRESIDENT. ONE THING I CAN SAY FOR HILLARY SHE STOOD HER GROUND FOR A LONG TIME THAT IS MORE THAN MOST MEN WOULD. GO HILLARY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU. AND GOODBYE TO THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY.

JJ   June 2nd, 2008 4:54 pm ET

I applaud both candidates for an extremely hard fought battle. This primary season will defintely go down in the history books for sure. GO DEMS!!!!!!

Bart in SC   June 2nd, 2008 4:54 pm ET

I wish that the Obama supporters would practice what Obama says he is for….Unity. Hillary Clinton is not dividing this party that job is in the hands of the OB supporters that blogs here and elsewhere. And to think I was once one of them. Please remember that Obama can not win the general election in November without a majority of Hillary's 17 million supporters. I will not vote for McCain and Obama will get my vote. But, I can not actively campaign for Obama after this primary season of hate and sexism.

Bethany in Nashville   June 2nd, 2008 4:54 pm ET

I'm a southern woman who is not going to bail ship and vote for McCain just because the Dem nominee isn't a woman. We need CHANGE, not bickering about race or gender.

If it happens to be a dual ticket with Obama & Hillary, I'm totally fine with that too. If if will bring the party together, I'm all for it.

TunnelVision   June 2nd, 2008 4:54 pm ET

The fat lady has finished her sound check

Tica   June 2nd, 2008 4:54 pm ET

Why does this not feel like a democracy?

rdbtwthlins   June 2nd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Now we're begining to see who's really deciding the democratic nomination, it's the way the rules are setup after all.

Proud to say I'm not a part of that..

Robert   June 2nd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

Sen. Clinton and her campaign have only themselves to blame for her defeat. Both candidates played hardball — Sen. Obama just played it better. Please, no more whining about sexism and vast media conspiracies. The Clinton's should follow the advice they gave Obama — "If you can't stand the heat….."

He won. She lost. Grow up and deal with it.

ml   June 2nd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

politics are nasty, dirty, people do not want Obama at all, and here we go - again -someone who will run us more down the hill with addition of reverse racism. Great life. Not.

Mikey, Scottsdale AZ   June 2nd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

President Obama,

Please, please, 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.

You are not only our Candidate for change, but our only hope for restoration !

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

Stupidity in Women   June 2nd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

As a fellow owman I would like to say it is stupid and immature to think that because Mrs Clinton has lost then the party ought to lose to the worst case scenario (McCain) Obama was not as well known. With all the experience and name recognition Clinton had coming in as amo, she lost to someone who was not as recognizable. Let's face it, Obama has done wonders - it is inspirational. Give the man respect for that! Let's unite and move ahead!

bakersfield   June 2nd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

OBAMA AND HIS SUPPORTERS IF YOU GET IT HE BETTER PRODUCE AND NOT BLAME IT ON ANYONE ELSE AFTER 4 YEARS OR HE IS OUT.

gail   June 2nd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

wow, I can not Imagine Clintons having no much power in the democratic party.
I think father pfleger was right when he said she thought she was entitled.
That was so hard for Obama to overcome.
you are going downnnnnnnnnnnnnnn hillary. You are going down!

michael from NY   June 2nd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

And you, Tara of Sarasota, will only have yourself to blame when McCain appoints Supreme Court justices who overturn Roe v. Wade.

kingsley   June 2nd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

it smeals fishy. I dont trust the clintons so i dont like this kind of news. they are like roaches, they just wont go away. oh she probably smuggled in some immigrant roaches from PR

J. C.   June 2nd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

I'm with you, Tara! If Hillary Clinton withdraws or the DNC (since they've shown they can move delegates to whomever they wish to have them) bullies her out of the race, to those of us who have supported her, there is no "dream" Democratic ticket. If this happens, just be ready for another 4 years of Republicans. If Mr. Obama had until November of next year, I'll never be convinced.

gone for good   June 2nd, 2008 4:55 pm ET

The DNC and the democratic party owe the loyal lifelong female democrats- 51% of the population- the same respect, consideration and regard that they show their African American constituents (12% of the population)

Most women will not bend over and just let their party kick them in the butt like has happened in this primary by the DNC and the media.

We will not come back to save the party in the GE.

Steve   June 2nd, 2008 4:56 pm ET

The fact of the matter is that the polls show Obama can beat McCain just as well as Hillary can. So go ahead and ignore the rules, lets just set the rules up so Hillary can win. First she says Florida and Michigan won't count, but when she starts losing, she wants to change the rules and have them count for her. What a cheat. In fact I think Hillary has lost a lot of support in recent months due to her sore loser attitude.

Allison Marie   June 2nd, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Go home Obama……………..

we don't want you here in Florida, and IF you're the nominee you'll have a tough time with winning the general, but give Oprah a call I'm sure she can buy that for you too.

Uncounted in Florida

Arkansas Undertaker   June 2nd, 2008 4:56 pm ET

Go Obama & Hillary Go!!!!!!!!

OBAMA/CLINTON 08

WE LOVE YOU BOTH!!!!!!!!!!!

Cookie   June 2nd, 2008 4:56 pm ET

As a lukewarm McCain supporter, I just hope that Obama doesn't pick Hillary to be on the ticket. He won't get elected without her.

I'm glad this primary is over too. If only that meant we would stop seeing Trinity Church sermons on TV. How many more crackpots are they going to let speak there?

Gene   June 2nd, 2008 4:56 pm ET

any female who votes for mccain is setting her rights back 50 years how dumb can you be..lol these feminist make me laugh

Realistic   June 2nd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Hurray for Barack if he can finally run the ninnies out of the party! They probably won't admit that they are physically attracted to McCain since they like younger men.

NWilson   June 2nd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

IF THE SUPER DELEGATES HAD TO WAIT THIS LONG TO MAKE A DESCISION TO CAST THEIR VOTE FOR OBAMA THEN THEY MUST NOT BE TO KEEN ON HIM AS PRESIDENT.

richard   June 2nd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Clinton says every vote should count and i think thats true.. shouldnt caucus votes get counted why arent they part of the popular vote.. obama has popular vote easy..

OBAMA 08

Mike   June 2nd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

HILLARY AND HER SUPPORTES ARE HOPING THAT SHE MAYBE ABLE TO PERSUADE SUPERDELEGATES TO SHIFT FROM OBAMA TO HILLARY, AND YET MORE THAN A WEEK OR SO AGO, THOSE WHO LEFT HER CAMP AND MOVE OVER TO OBAMA WERE CALLED BACK STABBERS.. HILLARY'S CAMP AS TRIED TO HAVE IT BOTH WAYS WITH EVERY ISSUE IN THIS NOMINATION PROCESS.

GOOD RIDDENS, I AM SO GLAD THIS IS ABOUT TO COME TO AN END….I AM SO TIRED OF HILLARY'S BULL CRAP AT EVERY TURN
SHE HAS TO REALIZE TO AMERICANS JUST DID NOT WANT HER AS THE NOMINEE….SHE JUST COULDN'T BE TRUSTED

Ron   June 2nd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

This goes to TARA IN SARASOTA and many others. This threat about women voting for McCain does not scare many. If you think for once that Hillary Clinton lost because she is woman, you are gravely mistaken. Another woman would have made it, not Hillary. She is a flawed candidate. You can all leave and vote for McCain because your candidate, Hillary did not win. Last time I checked, McCain was not a woman. And just to remind you, watch your McCain appoint supreme court justices who would completely erode what is left of women's reproductive rights. You thought Casey overrulled Roe, you ain't seen nothing yet. Wait until Casey is no longer good law.

Central Oregon Mike   June 2nd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Yes, heard this on other news sites. They're meeting to unify behind Senator Clinton at her appearance in NYC!!!!!

The tide is turning rapidly against Obama

Hillary '08

Alex B.   June 2nd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Whoever these uncommitted supers are, I hope they have the back bone to stand up for the STRONGEST candidate and not the FAIRY TALE DREAMY UNICORN, ULTRA LIBERAL candidate that the media has crowned and keeps shoving down our throats!!!

Who I ask will remember THE PEOPLE????!!!!

STOP THE MADNESS   June 2nd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

OMG! Tara in Sarasota WE GET IT!! You all will not be Democrats if you don't get your way. We heard you! Okay fine!

Toss your tantrum and vote for McCain….Obama won fair and square and if you are not woman enough to accept defeat graciously, that is your choice. But please please please stop with the tantrum/ultimatum…it is NOT going to change the inevitable.

Women like you are the reason men gave for NOT wanting to give us the vote; congrats on perpetuating the stereotype.

Elisabeth   June 2nd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

The Political TRICKER should also be there!

msgyrl   June 2nd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

OMG…get over yourself Tara.

If Barak would not have gotten the nod, i would have voted for Hillary. is your sour puss attitude worth sending more solders to die, having even higher gas prices, more mortage crisis, etc, etc, etc…i would never vote to put that devil in office. McSame shouldn't be an option. I can't believe that you'd even consider voting for him. there are too many things at stake!

as for the argument of the presidency…none of them have ever been a president! lets get with the program! Republicans have done a fine enough job the last couple of years. i don't think i can take this anymore.

Bart in SC   June 2nd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Please stop beating on Tara

Same old song and dance from the Obama supporters.

Mary   June 2nd, 2008 4:57 pm ET

Guess they are deciding that they will need some funding from the Obama campaign to get reelected. Obama has been buying superdelegates for a month, one way or another. This election has been bought and paid for by MONEY. This wasa verified by the DNC.

James   June 2nd, 2008 4:58 pm ET

sara, can you tell me how much is hillary paying you? because your comments make you seem like a child…. when you run a race you have winners and losers thats just how it is..i vote for the party NOT for the person..I have 2 little daughters that will need a DEM in the white house, so stop talking out of your BUT!

KE   June 2nd, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Remember, Al Gore conceded too quickly.

All these nonsense from people "Hillray needs to concede…" is to prevent the Hillary supporters to go to the polls in this last two primaries.

Obama is not ready. This whole primary is questionable. Hillary has more votes. More people wants her.

doug   June 2nd, 2008 4:58 pm ET

hillary clinton should change her party and go independent and run for the white house. i will be changing my party and not vote democrat again if she is not the nominee. i am tired of the democrat's picking the wrong people for the white house. and howard dean is an idiot.

ScottD   June 2nd, 2008 4:58 pm ET

It isn't the problem with the Women. The Hillary lawyers worked with McCain GOP governor in Florida, that said, no new candidates… can spend money here campaigning. Later, they too were trying to get the ballots as cast. They really fear this Obama guy and what he can do to the party. I love Hillary, but after seeing how it played out in Florida I knew we needed a break from this. When the GOP in Florida starts supporting Hillary [the created this], then, if you you're of another party [I am] you know what is up.

-A Clinton Supporter who then, knew we needed to win in this male driven enviroment. Every GOP operative in Florida was pushing Clinton…

Essy   June 2nd, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Thank Mrs. Clinton for going home. Go and change to private citizen then come and work with us help elect Obama the next 45th
president of united states of America.

Dena in SC   June 2nd, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Tara in Sarasota and Ed, you don't have millions of anyone to stop Obama. This is a free country–vote for McCain if you like. Obama supporters are simply too thrilled to take your empty threats seriously. I'm like so tired of reading them. Practice saying "President Obama" because we are going to take back the White House by a landslide as Rupert Murdoch and many others have said.

Oregon calling -   June 2nd, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Come on Wyden and you others, you know who to endorse Obama

marianna   June 2nd, 2008 4:58 pm ET

My three cents on a dream ticket?

Oh boy, am I sick of hearing this nonsense!

Not. Gonna. Happen.

Hillary will not pick Obama to be her VP

Clinton/Clark '08

Linda   June 2nd, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Uh Uh Uh….I think I will Uh Uh vote Uh for McCain….Uh if Uh Hillary doesn't get the Uh Uh Uh nomination…
Uh Uh Uh I just don't want to see B O as my next president….Uh Uh Uh…he can't even speak..and doesn't know there are only 50 states in the United States..Uh Uh …….No B O for me……..I will turn Republican..

Mike, Long Beach   June 2nd, 2008 4:58 pm ET

Tara, if "millions" of "you women" actually do vote for McCain purely out of spite as you seem to suggest, then it would seem you would effectively be justifying the main criticism some people have in regards to a women becoming president: Too much emotion and not enough logic!

Get over it and yourself.

M.S. Indiana   June 2nd, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Tara in Sarasota, do you even know where McCain stand ??? even on human rights ?

John   June 2nd, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Marylee, I agree. I'm a big Nanci Pelosi fan. I wish she would run for higher office. Maybe run as VP with Barrack?

Alex in TX   June 2nd, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Hey Tara….use your head and not your heart when you choose who you are going to vote for.

Don't vote angry and fall into the trap of throwing a 4 year tantrum by voting for McCain. Obama is the next best thing for Hillary supporters and could go down in history as one of the most progressive presidents in US history.

Cheryl L. Swaim   June 2nd, 2008 4:59 pm ET

Yes, we can. You've obviously forgotton how Hillary Clinton devoted a lifetime to standing up for the little guy. She's been a champion for the disenfranchised and minorities and a staunch supporter of civil and human rights. Did you conveniently forget all that? I certainly don't want such supporters as you as my friends. Take what you can get and dump'em. Boo on you!

David, Santa Rosa, CA   June 2nd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

The superdelegates have been in a heck of a position. They have bent over backwards for Hillary, to the chagrin of many of us. If they had come forward before all the votes were cast, which of them would have been the kingmaker? Eventually, one of the superdelegates would have been the one to take Obama or Clinton over the finish line, now, it will happen in that manner, but won't overturn the marjority and nobody can say someone didn't get the opportunity. I was yelling and screaming about leadership and ending this thing, etc… but in hindsight, that was MY impatients. This thing is going to turn out, in the end, the way the people voted. As it should.

Congrats. to Gov. Dean, the DNC, and the democratic party. It was ugly and never-ending, but in the end, they held an extremely democratic election.

I am a proud and inspired democrat once again.

Dems 08′

Happily Independent   June 2nd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Good. Finally this campaign will be over. I hope that finally the Clintons will not return to the White House. Maybe we should let Hillary be president. Bill Clinton would happily volunteer to be chief of staff so that he could interview all of the woman cabinet members and young woman interns.

Gail AL.   June 2nd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

If the democratic party wants to unite, they had better look at the popular vote and who is more electable. Obama can not win. I,VE been a democrat all my life but if they give this election toObama i'll vote MCcain.

Florida democrat   June 2nd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

If you leave the party and choose to vote for McCain over Obama because you are sad your nominee did not win then I would argue you were never a true democrat.

Go ahead, vote for McCain….vote for four more years of crap. It will be your dirty hands that cause more suffering around the globe. It will be you to blame for a longer war that is only making life more difficult for Americans.

You people need an education.

Seth   June 2nd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Anyone voting for McCain is voting for…

Continued (if not worse) economic problems
Abortion being made illegal
More War
etc.
etc.

That is what you are voting for just to "spite" the Dem party? I wouldn't call that being Patriotic.

I'm voting Dem no matter who is nominated and no matter who is the VP. We need to beat McCain.

GS, Madison WI   June 2nd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

To the women supposedly leaving the party and voting for McCain: you will only have YOURSELVES to blame if McCain is elected and the retiring Supreme Court Justices are replaced by conservative ones, and that is a SMALL part of what McCain has in store for this country.

JohnS   June 2nd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Thank You LORD!!!!!!!!!!

The New Era has just begun!!!

OBAMA '08 & '12

TexasDem   June 2nd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

I don't understand the Hillary supporters who dislike Obama so much. They're stances on most of the issues are virtually the same. Is it that you are sore to see your candidate lose?

I'm a Hillary supporter, but to be honest, I can barely see the policy differences between her and Obama. Actually, they're both too liberal for my taste, but they're policies will be mostly identical.

I know heated campaigns inspire disdain for the opponent, but can't you see past the election process to their potential policies? Obama and Clinton will make basically the same decision on almost all questions of policy. McCain will bring about far different policy in our country. How can a Clinton supporter say they will vote Republican if Obama is nominated? It seems like petty foolishness to me. Can somebody explain?

Jackson   June 2nd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

Tara in Sarasota (et al): You have yourselves to blame for being so selfish. I'm sure you'll feel so good about your spiteful, hateful self if McCain runs this country into the ground over next four years just because you didn't get your way early on. Way to be an adult, bravo.

Frank   June 2nd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

I and over two hundred of my friends and family, all democrats, will not vote for any candidate that is not ready, not experienced, and a racist, which happens to be Obama. But since we want to make sure that he doesn't get the Presidency, we have to vote for McCain to neuralize the vote of pro-Obama folks. There, all of us and I am certain millions and millions of democrats who will vote for McCain will do so not because we are now Republicans, but because we simply care enough to not put our country in the hands of a guy that is clearly not fit to be President! CNN: please post this as you keep not posting any of my very objective statements that are based on facts!

MD   June 2nd, 2008 5:00 pm ET

17 stuper-delegates getting ready to throw their reasoning over the edge and go with Obama.

Jaime   June 2nd, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Dude…

Susan MO   June 2nd, 2008 5:01 pm ET

Choose Hillary!

She has the popular vote!

She can beat NcCain!

Shane   June 2nd, 2008 5:01 pm ET

YOU KNOW PEOPLE THAT HRC IS STILL A SENATOR OF THE USA AND FORMER FIRST LADY PLEASE ATLEAST SHOW THAT MUCH RESPECT FOR HER. SHE SHOWED THAT SHE CAN PLAY WITH THE BIG BOYS AND SHE RAN ONE HELL OF A CAMPAIGN

irma   June 2nd, 2008 5:01 pm ET

The media has played a big role in portraying positive "spins" and support for Obama and doing the opposite for Hillary Clinton - anything she does or accomplishes seems to be deemed "too late", " insignificant", a "loss". The media perspective is total BS, inflammatory and it encourages what the population thinks. Obama is barely squeaking by and not significantly enough to make anyone think that he is the overwhelming favorite - he has an extremely narrow margin by the popular vote - the delegate count is all politics behind the scenes and is not representative of a DEMOCRACY. Open your eyes, America.
Good thing McCain is such a loser or the democrats would have a tougher shot at winning.

duh   June 2nd, 2008 5:01 pm ET

IT IS EASY TO SPOT WHO ARE THE UNEDUCATED CLINTON SUPPORTERS!

Mary Euless Texas   June 2nd, 2008 5:01 pm ET

I ashamed of the Democratic Party. I will vote for Hillary Clinton or John McCain. I will NOT vote for Obama. There nothing anyone can say to make me change my mind.

Proud1of 26% in WV   June 2nd, 2008 5:01 pm ET

What are going to find to do next week?I guess maybe I'll actually have to do some work.Won't be long now!!!

Clinton/McCain   June 2nd, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Terrence (Winston Salem, NC),

You are wrong about the Hillary supporters. You Obama people are the ones that are vicious and disgusting. The Clinton supporters are furious over the comments you people have made time and time again. We will not vote for the illegitimate nominee you call Obama.

Rob (Wisconsin)   June 2nd, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Tara in Sarasota:
"well that's good. Then they have themselves to blame when millions of us women leave the party and vote for McCain."

I guess you are voting candidate and not the issues then. Just because she is a woman doesn't mean she is the best woman to do the job. If you were an informed citizen you would vote for Nader or a third party candidate rather than McCain. Wasn't it the Soccer Moms who voted Bush into office on two separate occasions? I think your just another Republican in Democrats clothing.

do your job   June 2nd, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Your responsibility is to vote for the most electable candidate.

In a race this tight- where neither candidate wins the required number of pledged delegates- you have to decide who will run best in the GE.

Obama is flawed and damaged.

He can not win.

He can't even regain the HRC democrats.

Paul   June 2nd, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Well, Tara in Sarasota, you must not be for women's rights and against Roe v Wade. You must want to see many women butchered by back alley abortions because it will against the law to get an abortion. You must be for rolling back the advances women have made.

Because if McCain wins, he WILL be nominating someone for the Supreme Court, and that person WILL be a conservative. The upshot of that will be that the conservatives will then have a solid majority that will last for at least twenty years and will be led by Antonin Scalia.

If that doesn't scare you, you don't have a clue and you certainly aren't a Democrat.

Jerry   June 2nd, 2008 5:02 pm ET

That what the republican want to brainwash Hillary supportor to switch to McCain it want happen Obama is a strong candidate who can bring our country back together we dont need another Bush in the office

Obama 08

Jessica, MI   June 2nd, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Allison Marie -

1) Do you really think Oprah "bought" the election for Obama???
2) Have you read the news, I don't think you can refer to yourself as "uncounted" anymore…
3) Is there any basis for anything you say?

Ross Foyee   June 2nd, 2008 5:02 pm ET

It seems as though we have seen yet another rigged election take place prior to the general election in the fall. This sorry deal committed by Democrats within their own party, simply to get a nominee solely based on race is pathetic. This country is in dire need of overhaul at this time. What is going on here is black rule of the political landscape in this country. Now that they have succeeded in getting their candidate based on the color of his skin, it is time for this buck to perform. If he can't make the change that he has designated as his platform to run on, he should be kicked out of orifice as soon as he shows signs of weakness. This country is on its way into the toilet of space in more ways than just flying commodes to its dumb waste-taxpayer-money space station circuling round the earth with no real purpose! Space travel is a useless waste of money and time. What business does man have screwing up other unpolluted planets in the solar system, much less the rest of the galaxy and universe? The unprioritized problems exist right around the corner…right here on earth!

PA for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Tara

Real women will support the Democratic nominee. Get on board or get out of the way.

The Truth   June 2nd, 2008 5:02 pm ET

We Need Obama to defeat the "Repugs" blicans in November….

If Hillary could not win the primaries she is the wrong choice….

Obama is the one to defeat McCain…He is the right choice!….

OBAMA: THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES!!!!

Phong Nguyen   June 2nd, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Make the wrong choice and the Democratic Party will pay in November!!! We should thank S. Kennedy and Tom Daschle for sowing the seed of division within the Democratic Party for supporting S. Obama knowing that S. Clinton is well liked and well qualfied for the job!!!

Turnabout is Fair Play   June 2nd, 2008 5:02 pm ET

Tara in Sarasota June 2nd, 2008 4:41 pm ET

well that's good. Then they have themselves to blame when millions of us women leave the party and vote for McCain.
————————————————————————————————

Yeah, and you also have yourselves to blame Tara, when millions of people, all Obama supporters don't vote for Hillary in 2012 because you voted against Obama now. Better think ahead, turnabout IS fair play young lady.

Obama/Sebelius '08!

BCC   June 2nd, 2008 5:02 pm ET

The Democratic party has a serious decision to make. Win the presidential election with Senator Hillary Clinton or lose the presidential election with Senator Obama. It's that simple.

Ed, Santa Fe NM   June 2nd, 2008 5:03 pm ET

The pissed off feminists won't vote for Obama? Talk about STUPID! Here's the summation of decades of "feminist thinking" :

Exactly

Maybe Hillary will run as a third party candidate, gathering up all the feminists and other whiny malcontents.

B in Indy   June 2nd, 2008 5:03 pm ET

The DNC acted fairly, because Michigan and Florida were not supposed to get any votes counted. Hillary supportes are mad because they didnt get 4 more delagates in Michigan. Even if they gave her 104, she'd still be losing. She lost get over it! and if they steal it from Obama, i'll be forced to vote for McCain, because i dont think she is ready for thet top spot yet. She ran her campaign in to debt, has cried and whined numerous times ( way to show foreign country's were tough) a whole lot of lies and even when Obama has been nice to her and not talked about the sniper fire, or all the scandal's she stills try to throw the kitchen sink at him. The DNC or the super delagates did not give the the election to Obama. 17 million plus voters did and we want our voice heard!!!! Please post CNN cause you guys have a tendecy of not posting my comments.

Frances L   June 2nd, 2008 5:03 pm ET

I am a 45-year-old woman. All you women who are hurt, mad etc that are talking about voting for McCain. Think about what you are saying. We women say we are ready to lead, well then let's lead. Just because we have been beat fairly. Even if they gave all the votes as Clinton campaign wanted, that would have netted 4 more delegates. The delegates are who decides nominee. The U.S. I think is ready for a woman president but the Clinton campaign did not run the campaign to win the caucus states, which is where they went wrong. Obama won 120 something delegates from these caucus states. Blame Mr. Penn partly for this. Many people out there say women could not handle the world of politics. Well, right now many of us are not. It is not becoming of us to be sore losers. You are all proving their point. It is time to come together and vote democratic. If you like the way Bush has run the country than by all means vote for McCain. If not, it is time to vote for Obama. Even Rupert Murdoch predicts a landslide victory for Obama.

M.S. Indiana   June 2nd, 2008 5:03 pm ET

Griff, So why is Hillary so much better then Obama, they are from the same party, they vote about the same and they are running their campaigns 99% the same…..

Could it be a little bitter Republican here ??

JDR   June 2nd, 2008 5:03 pm ET

It's time for this to be at an end — Senator OBama only needs 40+ delegates ….. ok — SUPERDELEGATES get some guts and support OBAMA………are you all really —— afraid of HC or BC —-GO OBAMA

Mary   June 2nd, 2008 5:03 pm ET

I hope they make the right decision or else they can write President McCains acceptance speech. Cause no way americans are voting for Obama If they don't go with Hilary then they might as well have cast their votes for our next president.John McCain

Chi4Obama   June 2nd, 2008 5:04 pm ET

It's so nice to know that John McCain is getting "free votes", from Hillary Supporters that are upset about their candidate losing to the better candidate in the Democratic primary.

Yes, HRC supporters, that's real rational thinking (sarcasm).

JB   June 2nd, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Tara-

You say that women are going to vote for McCain in the general election.

Are you aware of McCain's position on Roe v Wade? Are you aware that he plans on loading up the Supreme Court with justices who plan on overturning Roe v Wade.

How on Earth has Obama given you an inclination that he will do more to harm women, and women's rights?

You are shooting yourself in the foot. And if Obama loses, it will be because of Hillary and her supporters. There is no other way to look at it. So don't go spinning and say "I told you so". If you didn't act ike a 4 year old, Obama would win. If he doesn't, get ready for more war, and less rights as a woman.

Then I will say, "I told you so".

texastwostep   June 2nd, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Tara give it a rest. You speak as though Senator Obama has no women/female support. Uhm…news flash. Senator Obama has plenty of female supporters. Threatening to vote for McCain? Whatever makes you sleep better at night…..you seem to think that will somehow punish Senator Obama? What twisted logic is that? Your finances, your family and your fundamental rights are the only thing that will suffer.

already lost   June 2nd, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Obama is already too flawed to win the GE.

He is divisive and hateful.

Few trust him anymore.

The HRC democrats will defect.

Sean   June 2nd, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Gail AL: Get your facts straight. She only leads popular vote by her own math. And popular vote isn't how you measure a candidate. If it were, New York, California, and Florida would decide every candidate for the rest of the country. A state like Indiana cannot compete on a per-vote basis, hence the delegate role.

M. Richter   June 2nd, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Here's a nightmare scenario for us Dems: I was fiddling with the CNN Delegate Map, and noticed that, if Hillary gets at least 74% of the remaining uncommitted superdelegates, both candidates will hit them magic number! What happens then?

Remember . .   June 2nd, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Before you pea brains continue to "trash" the Clintons, just remember that, because of the Clintons, Obama today has the political room to run.
• Clinton took race off the table by successfully building a coalition of blacks and whites .
• Clinton tackled racial issues such crime and welfare.
• He made it clear that people who didn't work won't get much help from Washington.
• In 1988, crime was the biggest issue in the campaign. Today only 1% of Americans feel that way.
• Clinton’s proposal for 100,000 new cops helped bring down the crime rate.
• No one even knows what Obama's position on the death penalty is. And because Clinton embraced it then, Obama now doesn't have to.
• Above all, Clinton restored the Democratic Party's reputation for economic management, which Carter nearly destroyed.

But of course you don't remember. You're either too young or — judging by your ridiculous comments — can neither read nor write.

Sammy   June 2nd, 2008 5:04 pm ET

Both leaders in the house and senate have bigger things to worry about than which Democrat they hope will be president. They both control their respective legislatures and will not sacrifice them because of a protracted nomination battle. Actually it shows something about the party: controlling the house and senate (who write the laws) is more important than controlling the white house.

Mike from Westchester   June 2nd, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Tara in Sarasota: You can blame a lot of people. The 17+ million who voted for Obama, the 32 states plus DC that voted for him, many overwhelmingly, the record number of ordinary Americans who put their money where they mouths were and donated to Obama, the incredible number of volunteers who worked tirelessly for his campaign, all those who endorsed him, from Ted Kennedy, to Robert Reich, to Bill Richardson, to John Edwards, to Caroline Kennedy, to Oprah, to Warren Buffett, to the many labor unions and other organizations, to Jimmy Carter, Colin Powell, and Rupert Murdoch, who almost swallowed their tongues trying to avoid giving an endorsement.

Question: What will you do when Hillary Clinton urges you to vote for Barack Obama for President? Will you honor her wishes? Will you heed her call? Or will you let yourself be ruled by bitterness and vengefulness? Will you support a vision of America, the world, and our future that mirrors that of Hillary Clinton or for a vision of the world that flies in the face of much of what she stands for? The choice will be yours.

Personally, I hope to be wearing my American flag tie on Wednesday in celebration of a big step toward a new future for America! January 20, 2008 cannot come fast enough - and that would be true if Hillary were our candidate.

Real Change   June 2nd, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Whoohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Good Lord Almighty is about time!!!!!!!!!!!!

Tim   June 2nd, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Obama 08!!!!!!

Heck, or just be nice and give them to Hillary. She could win the last 2 states and a huge majority of superdelegates….. and STILL NOT WIN THE RACE!!! She should of left the race months ago, just like she should of left Bill after his affairs with Paula Jones and Monica Lewinsky… but Hillary's never been able to stand on her own two feet.

Sean   June 2nd, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Gail AL: I love your logic. "Democrats, only unite if the cadidate is Clinton. Otherwise, unite against Obama".

Willie McGill, Graduate Student@DePaul University   June 2nd, 2008 5:05 pm ET

Senator Obama should not receive the Democratic nomination becuase of his lack of experience. If Senator Obama receives the nomination, I truly believe he will lose in the general election. Therefore, the superdelegates should support Senator Clinton. Senator Clinton is the most effective candidate to beat Senator McCain in November.

Rebecca   June 2nd, 2008 5:05 pm ET

All of you women threatening to vote for McCain need to take a chill pill. You are acting like radicals. You sound like you were only voting for Hillary because she was a woman and now make ridiculous threats to vote against the man that beat her fair and square. You are not true democrats if you are making these statements so the democratic party doesn't need your votes anyway. Go ahead and vote for McCain while the rest of us emotionally stable women will vote for the democratic nominee. And while your add it, go see a psychologist, apparently you need one.