June 2, 2008
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 08:07 AM ET

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 Clinton says she’s pressing on – but reviewing “available options.”
Clinton says she’s pressing on – but reviewing “available options.”

JACKSONVILLE, Florida (CNN) – Before leaving Puerto Rico, Hillary Clinton told reporters she is taking the presidential race “a day at a time” and is reviewing the “options available” as she moves ahead with her campaign.

“People have been trying to get me out of this race since Iowa and my political obituary has yet to be written and we’re going forward,” she said. (Related: Clinton says she's not ready for 'political obituary')

After Tuesday’s final two primaries, superdelegates will ultimately push either candidate up to the 2,118 delegates needed to secure the Democratic Party’s nomination. Barack Obama leads among this group, but Clinton pointed out superdelegates are always free to “change their minds” and she hopes they will evaluate her wins since February and the coalition of voters she’s pulled together.

“This has been such an intense process, I don’t think there has been a lot of time for reflection of the sort that I’m advocating which is okay we’ve had an extraordinary series of contests, I’m ahead in the popular vote, Senator Obama is ahead in the delegates … they’ve never been separated before,” she said.

“I think it’s only now that we’re finishing these contests that people are going to actually reflect. Who’s our stronger candidate? And I believe I am and I’m going to make that case and at some point it will either be accepted or it won’t be, but I feel strongly about making it.”

In its popular vote tally, the Clinton campaign includes the Michigan contest but does not award any uncommitted votes to Barack Obama whose name was not on the ballot.

Clinton reiterated she “reserves the right” to challenge the DNC Rules and Bylaws committee’s allocation of Michigan delegates – a decision she said was made in “violation of the rules.” She called the half vote penalty leveled against Florida’s delegation “unwarranted under the circumstances.”

When asked if she was concerned Obama could reach the 2,118 delegate mark within days, Clinton said, “it’s not over until the votes are cast. It’s not over until there’s actually a tally that gets somebody the nomination.”

Clinton said she was “thrilled” by her win in Puerto Rico. Her campaign plane stopped in Jacksonville late Sunday evening after leaving the island to refuel en route to South Dakota where she will campaign all day Monday.

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


Truth   June 2nd, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Super delegates please vote for Hillary the most qualified candidate.

Me and my family will vote for Hillary (if she is the nominee) or McCain in November.

Ex-pat in London   June 2nd, 2008 12:13 pm ET

When is someone in the MEDIA going to point out, and point out adamantly, that Hillary is NOT ahead in the popular vote, this false claim is becoming soo utterly annoying.

ed   June 2nd, 2008 12:13 pm ET

For all those that think Hillary is running for the good of the country think again. If she wanted good for the country she would have done what Edwards did and ask for a spot in the administration so she can see that her agenda for the people is followed through. But it seems now that it is out of a personal goal to become president and not because she cares about the people. The reason why you have a lot of big name people like McCaulffe and Ickes ranting and raving about her being the nominee is out of personal gains as well, both of them along with some others may have been promised a position in her administration and now they are seeing that slip away from them.

Andy   June 2nd, 2008 12:13 pm ET

I will vote for Hillary regardless of what happens. She can have my write-in vote. Obama is not the right person for the job and lacks the experience to lead our nation during a difficult time. He has also received less criticism and continues to be in a strange situation with his, now former, church. He may still have other baggage that is yet to come out.

McCain, while I respect the man's dedication to our nation, just does not symbolize what I represent and I cannot see myself voting for him.

The DNC does not understand that there are millions out there like me who do not think Obama is the right person for the job at this time. This is not blind faith in Hillary's candidacy. It is just knowing that of the 3 current viable options, I believe Hillary is the best candidate for this country.

It is also absurd that Obama gets to have any sort of delegate in his count from Michigan, a state that he received no votes in. Argue what you want about that but this is a fact. Obama was not required to remove his name from the ballot there. This misstep by the DNC leaders will really haunt them in November.

Stevo PA   June 2nd, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Now that sound like an arrogant, lone rider, divided GWB answer if any. GWB and Hillary are different chips off the same block!

Tyler in Raleigh, NC   June 2nd, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Sure, she is winning the popular vote the way McCain says we are winning the war in Iraq.

After all, statistics can be made to say anything.... 80% of the time.

Dan   June 2nd, 2008 12:12 pm ET

This is just making me sick. All you Hillary supporters do realize that their views are practically identical right? And you would rather vote for McCain than Obama?! So you are honestly saying you would rather have 4 more years of a Bush White House than 4 years of a democrat in office? Four more years of war of the status quoa? As thousands of soldiers continue to die in Iraq and you are looking for someone to blame, all you have to do is look in a mirror.

a voter in New York   June 2nd, 2008 12:11 pm ET

She is delusional. How can we trust her judgment when all she has done is twist facts or outright lie just to show herself in a positive light?

her saying she is still in the race is like saying a person who has been on life support losing ground every day for 5 months is gonna just wake up and be all fine and dandy.

All that is left for her campaign is to pull the plug. It's over. The only one who refuses to accept this is the delusional woman herself. is that a surprise to anyone? If so, get your cup, The line for the kool-aid starts to the left of Bill Clinton.

Rick in Florida   June 2nd, 2008 12:11 pm ET

EVERYONE READ VANITY FAIR (July issue) FOR A REALLY GOOD EXPLANATION WHY THE CLINTONS SHOULDN'T EVER BE ALLOWED NEAR THE WHITE HOUSE.....IN ANY CAPACITY AT ALL.

BILL'S MONEY DEALS, AND HIS SKIRT-CHASING SCANDALS, ARE GOING TO BE HEADLINES ONCE AGAIN.....WHO NEEDS IT ?????

Chuckster   June 2nd, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Stay in there HIllary !! for those of you that say she should drop out be cause its the will of the People !!! I am for HILLARY, I am a voter. and your voice does not speak for me or any one else in america., my will..... my vote, my voice is MY CHOICE...

Go independent Hillary.... Its Hillary or i go MCcain!!!

Mike   June 2nd, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Hillary's win yesterday is important because no one knows how many superdelegates are going to back her but the Puerto Rico win certainly won't *decrease* that number.

Folks, don't fool yourselves into thinking Obama has this thing locked up. Do you think the superdelegates are interested in dragging this thing out (possibly weakening our position for November) for no apparent reason? If there weren't superdelegates considering putting their support behind Hillary, the announcements would have been made long ago and this would be over.

The hysteria surrounding this thing is getting ridiculous. And it's getting hard to find anyone whose head is screwed on tight enough to be able to discuss the topic without displaying blatant bias one way or the other.

Remember: What's important is which is the stronger candidate vs. John McCain. Just because he or she is your favorite, that doesn't make him or her the stronger candidate!

Julius above Montana   June 2nd, 2008 12:10 pm ET

I think it is troublesome to claim the popular vote under ‘questionable’ mathematics that favors her while subsequently rejecting the opponent. And oddly enough, the same argument could be made on the other side – through a little less questionable math. Can you imagine if Hillary had done well in caucus states? ‘how important caucus states would be now’ but since they favor Obama now they are flawed. FL/MI….we don’t need them b/c they broke the rules, right…oh but now we need them b/c I’m losing??? Think about if the situations were reversed. Would Obama be doing what Hilary has done????????

peakarach,des moines -- love the list: make one up for clinton /McCain

Hillary Supporter   June 2nd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

I give up, she's done. Obama really is the best choice for the Democratic nod. I really wished Hillary got the nomination but I have to face reality and back the more popular candidate. Sorry to disappoint my former faithful, but the time has come to pack it in and realize the painful truth and rally behind the party's choice. Good luck back in the Senate Hillary, you really gave it a great try. Better luck next time.

Ed from VA   June 2nd, 2008 12:06 pm ET

The ONLY option is to give it up and get out of the race ASAP!! I mean pack up your pants suits and go home already! Mr. Obama has important business finish.

Albon   June 2nd, 2008 12:06 pm ET

For all of those ignorant people who claim that they are Democrats and would stupidly form their mouths to say that they would vote for McCain instead of Obama, whatever fate lies for your children's future you deserve!!!

Bootie - Naija   June 2nd, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Clinton, as an Igbo man, I know your plans and there is no point staying in the race. We all know you want to stay put so as to have people raise more fund for you to pay up your $20million debt. How can you be sponsoring yourself. If people are really for you, then they are to pull together for you and not the other way round

Obama/Emmanuel Kalu 08

John   June 2nd, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Her " Pressing onward" with the campain shows she has no intention of helping Obama win in the fall. She knows the more she pushes him now the less chance he has in November and the more of a chance she has to run against the incumbent McCain in 2012!!!

Jennifer - American in Canada   June 2nd, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Me think that if Sen Clinton was ever picked as the VP she would be saying that she was actually the PRESIDENT and that everyone who thought otherwise was mistaken. There would be a debate every day as to who was the Real President....not a good idea to pick her as a running mate.....ever!

Not sleeping at the switch   June 2nd, 2008 12:04 pm ET

WOW I thought it woud take at least 24 hours for the Racist , ignorant posters to hit this Blog. I see I was wrong!!!!

Your fear of Obama make people of ALL Races very happy.

R. Cooper   June 2nd, 2008 12:04 pm ET

Don't worry folks we will all be put out of this misery Wednesday morning, June 4.

Joe - Wilmington, DE   June 2nd, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Hillary for evil dictator '08.

Will someone please give her a sedative and put her to bed.

MD Democrat   June 2nd, 2008 12:02 pm ET

If Hillary isn't the nominee I will vote:

HILLARY CLINTON – WRITE-IN

HILLARY CLINTON – INDEPENDENT

UNCOMITTED OR NO VOTE AT ALL!!!

ANGIE   June 2nd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

ATTENTION HILLARY CLINTON AND I HOPE YOU READING THIS IF YOU CARE ABOUT AMERICA AND THE PEOPLE QUIT THE NONSENSE ACCEPT YOUR LOSS STAND BEHIND OBAMA UNITE THE PARTY AND KEEP JOHN MCCAIN OUT OF THE WHITE HOUSE YOU DOING THIS IS ONLY DIVIDING THE PARTY AND GIVING MCCAIN A WIN IN NOV IS THAT REALLY WHAT YOU WANT HILLARY IF THAT IS THE CASE I HAVE LOST ALL RESPECT FOR YOU AND THAT JUST PROVES TO EVERYONE YOU NEVER CARED ABOUT THEM OR THE DEM PARTY YOU HAVE BEEN IN THIS FOR YOUR OWN SELFISH REASONS NOW HILLARY DO THE RIGHT UNITE THE PARTY ITS UP TO YOU NOW!!!!

aaron from minneapolis   June 2nd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

If Clinton some how wins voting for her will be the hardest thing I've ever had to do. I hate the person she is, good thing I hate McCain more.

Pat   June 2nd, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is in la la land.

"Sometimes a soldier just doesn't know the war is over!   June 2nd, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Please, give her a drink, sit her down and break it to her gently!

Lisa in GA.   June 2nd, 2008 11:56 am ET

No comment .. I am a democrat and will vote that way!

JennyM   June 2nd, 2008 11:55 am ET

She is going to split this party in two ... she acts like a spoiled 2 year old . It's MINE MINE MINE .. you can't have it ... geeeeeeez she is more pathetic everyday .

Scott Glenn in Wa   June 2nd, 2008 11:54 am ET

She has to keep going, she needs more fodder for her next book.........

Bitter   June 2nd, 2008 11:53 am ET

How much you want to bet that Hillary would pick Bill as her runnung mate?

Chuck   June 2nd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Hillary and Bill = Democratic party demise. Get her out of this so we have a chance against McCain. She has to be dilusional. Bill has obviously lost it. Ride off into the sunset and reflect on the past. Where did they get Harold Ickes? There seems to be a bunch of nuts around the Clinton tree!

hakeemsdad, Florida   June 2nd, 2008 11:53 am ET

You got my vote Billary.

I forgot it doesn't count!

Voice of Reason   June 2nd, 2008 11:53 am ET

For all you people claiming that votes need to be counted fairly and fully: Count them all. Win the popular vote. Win the big states. You are STILL losing and will not secure the number of delegates needed to be nominated.

Gore won the popular vote, and look where that argument took him. You have to play by the rules, and in any of the rules set out, you will not win.

It's time to cut your losses.

Weak   June 2nd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Hillary is NOT the stronger candidate! PERIOD!

She's in DEBT!

She voted for the Iraq War.

She voted for the Kyl bill – saber rattling Iran.

AND no one will rally the Republicans like SHE will!

Praying the Supers grow a spine THIS week!

Hillary Supporter   June 2nd, 2008 11:52 am ET

Stay in there Hillary.....Don't fall prey to Obama's cheap tactics !

If the Democratic ticket doesn't get you there....then go in as independent.
Otherwise- my vote, along with millions of others will go to McCain or not even be cast!

Stay strong and GO HILLARY!

Norb   June 2nd, 2008 11:51 am ET

Maybe Hillary can leave the Democratic party and run as a independent with Joe Lieberman?

jonny   June 2nd, 2008 11:50 am ET

I really would not be surprised if Hillary ran as an independent.

Ron Pab,San Francisco   June 2nd, 2008 11:49 am ET

Hilliary forget Denver,forget DNC and its time to forget Democratic Party,its time to quit Democratic Party.And instead join another party
so that you can continue your campaign to white House
I believe Obama is great mistake to be elected .We need a strong
leader,a fighter and with EXPERIENCE like Hilliary .

Hilliary quit Democratic Party now its time for 3 party System.So that all voices will be heard.
Hilliary should be the next president of the United States not the
rookie,inexperience obama or mcaine-bush team.

jonny   June 2nd, 2008 11:49 am ET

YOU LOST! GET OUT WEDNESDAY MORNING. If you continue past Wednesday morning, then your political career will be over. If you bow out quietly, then maybe there is hope for you and most people can give you the benefit of the doubt. But if you have not removed yourself from the race by noon on wednesday, everyone will know for a fact that you are greedy and selfish and only care about yourself and are willing to damage the election and the country just so you can get what you want.

mich   June 2nd, 2008 11:48 am ET

Even if she is ahead in the popular vote, that doesn't cut it in the general election as we all unfortunately saw in 2000. If that is going to be her strategy in the general, we definitely have a problem and it will lead to a 3rd Bush term. Sorry Hillary, wrong answer, try again...

Rose   June 2nd, 2008 11:47 am ET

What an Idiot....

A CANUCK   June 2nd, 2008 11:47 am ET

Clinton's popular vote argument is the same as claiming a hockey winning game is based on shots on goal.....not the scoreboard....but it's all that she has left. And being Canadian...I should know, eh ?

USELESS MEDIA   June 2nd, 2008 11:47 am ET

WHY IS THE MEDIA NOT DOING THEIR JOB? CNN, MSNBC, FOX AND THE REST. INSTEAD OF ENCOURAGING THIS FARCE, THEY SHOULD BE VOCIFEROUSLY DENOUNCING HILLARY'S MATH, DUBIOUS CLAIMS, AND HER RULE BENDING.THE PUBLIC NEEDS TO BE SAVED FROM SUCH DISHONEST AND DANGEROUS POLITICIANS LIKE HILLARY CLINTON.

David from Canada   June 2nd, 2008 11:45 am ET

Come on Hillary Supers do your job and leave her for Obama now, this is just ridiculous

leon   June 2nd, 2008 11:44 am ET

HIllary Supporters

Let's start a strong movememt to campaign against Obama. He nothing more than a good student of the corrupted school of politics from Chicago like his senior strategist D Axerold is. Researched what Obama did to Alice when he destroyed her in Chicago so that he will be then only candidate in the ballot. This is the "new kind of politicia" he claims to be. BS Obma is a vulgar politician who does not deserve to be our president

Biographer   June 2nd, 2008 11:44 am ET

We may not know when Hillary's obituary will be printed – but I think it's pretty easy to predict what the epitaph on her tombstone is going to say:

"Hey! Not so fast! The superdelegates can still change their minds!"

Kirk   June 2nd, 2008 11:43 am ET

@ JFK:

Sen. Obama is much more than "likeable" and a great speech giver. To relegate him to no more than that is to really demean a man who, I believe, has the ability to lead our country into a truly NEW direction... one that we have need to go in for some time (more than just the last eight years, in fact).

Sen. Clinton actually represents all that is wrong with American politics today. She is the old guard; fighting with divisive-style tactics. Her theatrics may provide good entertainment for Rocky-style movies, but these are the types of "fights" that have led us into the pit we are now in.

Your comments about Obama detractors being labeled racist are well-taken. By the same token, I do not feel it is accurate to label me as a sexist, just because I do not support Hillary. Like you, I have my own reasons for making my choice, and those reasons have nothing to do with either race or gender. So I would appreciate it if the Hillary-ites would lay off their charges of sexism, as well. I am ready for a female President, but I want it to be one who is honest, one who I trust; one who plays by the rules and doesn't try to change them in the fourth quarter; and most of all, one who makes me feel that she wants to be POTUS for the country's sake, not for her own legacy's sake.

Godwin   June 2nd, 2008 11:39 am ET

I'm not sure 95% of the remaining superdeligates will just flood to her camp that easily. That's how much she will need to stay in contention.

Richard, St. Paul, MN   June 2nd, 2008 11:36 am ET

She's totally out of touch with reality. Why would anyone vote for such a desperate whacko?

obama =supporter==ARKANSAS   June 2nd, 2008 11:36 am ET

HERE IS HILLARIES FUTURE WHEN SHE FIINALLY GET IT SHE LOST

1. she will look back at what went wrong
2 divorce bill
most of all she will
3.drop out of politics and take a course in math (she really needs it)

Jerry - Europe   June 2nd, 2008 11:34 am ET

USA, THINK! This is a more important election for the rest of the world than it is for you! Would Obama really beat McCain? How ever much some Democrats seem to hate Hilary, it's Hilary or four more years. PLEASE, think about the rest of the world!

Karin   June 2nd, 2008 11:34 am ET

just like your name Hillary......Hill...a hill is up on top and you had it going for yeah ...... ary.......release and let it go...... Hillary

Observer   June 2nd, 2008 11:33 am ET

The thing that most worries me about Hillary Clinton is her dishonesty. She seems to by very hungry for power, that she does anything to become persident, even lying and deceiving people. I'm so much worried, that she would lie to the American people and try to deceive them, if she becomes a president. And that is just what America had the last 7 years.

FreedomFromFear-Florida   June 2nd, 2008 11:32 am ET

WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO BE HEAD OF AMERICAN FAMILY???
DNC did best they could within the RULES that Hillary agreed to and confirmed when she said Michigan would not matter.

SHE IS NOT A FIGHTER – SHE HAD ALL INTENTIONS TO RUN BACK IN THE 90s and thought that she was a SHOE IN. Even with Bill's misdoings and her misspeakings. What makes some of us SO BLIND??? Wonder how MONICA LEWINSKY is voting???

OBAMA DID NOT play dirty – Did not TALK about BILL's adultery and lies to the court and country. HILLARY says that she would have left the CHURCH, she did not LEAVE BILL. Was it due to the plans to RUN now?
BILL did not fight the terrorists and Bin Laden while he knew of their existence and intentions.

HILLARY questions OBAMA's judgment: What kind of judgment is it to act so rabid as she has and not let the party advance to win back AMERICA. Hillary is concerned ONLY for herself.

HILLARY plays the race card, especially with Kentucky, West Virginia and the "Kennedy " comment. She made the unmistakably intended comment with the intention to "apologize" after the damage and incitement was done... incorrigible. Hillary herself caused what the Catholic preacher said. Pfleger TOLD THE TRUTH! Not nicely, but the truth. I have seen white and black leaders who dare to talk the way Americans talk at home, say the things Pfleger said in the pulpit.

EXPERIENCE: OBAMA has not been ingrained with politics as usual , such as being owned by the lobbyist.

Most Puerto Ricans are afraid of being victimized for their African American heritage and Hillary knows it. BILL won PR., not Hillary.

GIVING MORE MONEY TO OBAMA, EVEN IF IT IS GOING TO BAIL OUT HILLARY’S “NONDEMOCRATIC” CAMPAIGN.

indy dem   June 2nd, 2008 11:28 am ET

She's not winning the popular vote. That is a lie.

Reminds me of the run-up to war when bogus facts were stated over and over again ("saddam has an operational link with al queda for over a decade") .... until a majority of americans believed it.

It's a cynnical and immoral way to influence public opinion.

Is she the only person left not totally hungover from 8 years of being lied to?

the other jd   June 2nd, 2008 11:28 am ET

put on our big boy and big girl pants. i mean really, people.

Benjamin T.   June 2nd, 2008 11:27 am ET

Wow. I've never seen anything like this in my life. Totally out of touch with reality.

peakarach,des moines   June 2nd, 2008 11:27 am ET

BARACK HUSSEIN OBAMA TOP 10 LIST RUNNING MATES 08!

1. OSAMA.
2. MAHMOUD AHMADINEJAD.
3. KIM JUNG-IL.
4. FIDEL CASTRO.
5. KHALED MASHAAL.
6. REV.WRIGHT.
7. LOUISE FARRAKHAN.
8. BILL AYER.
9. MICHAEL PFLEGER.
10. TONY RESKO.

Oregon   June 2nd, 2008 11:26 am ET

Go away! We don't want you! Words that define you include "narcissistic" . . . "untruthful" . . . "unprincipled" . . . "egotistical" . . . "annoying" . . . "disloyal." These qualities disqualify even more as vice president. Just go away.

she looks resigned   June 2nd, 2008 11:26 am ET

The picture looks like she is resigned to the fact that she is not going to win the nomination.

Whether you think the outcome is fair or not, our political system is what it is. It always seems to not be fair for the loser. The success of the democratic party against McCain depends on the graciousness and selfless actions of the loser. If Obama goes on the win the nomination and the presidential election, Hillary can count that as a huge success for her. Afterall, it's about what is right for the country and the party, right? The Hillary supporters who are so angry and personally offended with a Hillary loss, voting for McCain out of spite is even worse than the perceived injustice of a Hiilary loss.

If Obama loses and Hillary goes on to the GE, Obama will graciously conced to her and help her win in whatever way he can. Note that fewer of Obama supporters calin to not want to support Hillary than the other way around. That says something very clearly to me about who is more concerned with unity.

wwf   June 2nd, 2008 11:26 am ET

To those who will vote for McCain if Obama is the nominee. You know where you can go. There are seven gates, so you should not have any trouble getting in.

CMitch, FW TX   June 2nd, 2008 11:26 am ET

Why would anyone want her to be president after her behavior through the primary? She is not who I want as commander in chief.

TERI   June 2nd, 2008 11:25 am ET

It is about time Hilary Clinton step back, accept that Obama has made the candidate for the Democratic Party. Clinton is starting to make a mockery of herself and the party. HILARY CLINTON >>>>>Don't disrespect the Party and yourself, it is time to stand behind Obama in grace.

Iowan - Caucus States Matter   June 2nd, 2008 11:25 am ET

Hillary Supporters

tell me why she should be the nominee

Obama leads in pledged delegates

Obama leads in superdelegates (one category she's lead in forever)

and Obama leads in the popular vote

(with every state counted obviously including caucus states because we have a say in the general election – puerto rico doesn't)

sounds like the will of the people want an end to a dynasty in politics

Dr. J   June 2nd, 2008 11:25 am ET

I never knew racism was so rampant. I can not understand how people can rail against Obama, who is not too far off from the views of Clinton, say they will vote for McCain or not vote, and then swear that Obama stole the election. Obama out smarted Hillary by using new techniques in fundraising and he surrounded himself with smart people. When you fight in an ugly manner, it comes back to haunt you. Most of the people who are against Obama are against him because of his race. I am just going to call it like I see it. If Obama was a white man, you would not hear half of these comments. This election reminds me of the movie " Birth of a Nation." DeClerk, used the same fear tactics to scare whites when blacks were running for public office. You if don't know your history, you are bound to repeat it.

Isabelle   June 2nd, 2008 11:22 am ET

For those of you that say "every vote counts," what about the people in Michigan who wanted to vote for Obama, but could not? What about people in Florida who only voted for Hillary because she has a recognizable last name and had not had the chance to see Obama speak there?

Michigan and Florida violated the rules of the Democratic party. The truely fair course of action would be a revote, but that will not happen because it costs more than the DNC or the states, or the people for that matter, are willing to spend.

The candidates agreed to remove their names from the Michigan ballot, but your hero Hillary did not. What does that say about her? Will she likewise make promises to foreign governments, then back out of them? Or, perhaps make promises to the American people that she does not honor.

Mark W   June 2nd, 2008 11:20 am ET

Only the Democratic party could manage to blow this after having the perfect political storm to regain the White House.

And when the Republicans win in November, there's only one group to blame:

Hillary and her egomaniacal self-aggrandizing selfish drive for power.

Reality   June 2nd, 2008 11:19 am ET

HILLARY FOR RETIREMENT 2008

Venette - Boston, MA   June 2nd, 2008 11:19 am ET

Senator Clinton, please bow out... It is over... You said in New Hampshire that you loved this country so much – if you do/did, accept the defeat; the American people will understand.

rylee   June 2nd, 2008 11:19 am ET

INDEPENDENT- HILLARY

Lisa   June 2nd, 2008 11:18 am ET

If this was Obama hanging on and not wanting to leave the race, the Clinton campaign and her supporters would be screaming for him to leave.Calling him a loser and a sore head. No one can say that is not true. Just cause her last name is Clinton does not give her the right to hold the democratic party in limbo.

Bridget   June 2nd, 2008 11:17 am ET

Good bye Sentor Clinton and I hope the DNC says Good bye too!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amy   June 2nd, 2008 11:17 am ET

Funny how she's trying to take Obama's superdelegates away saying that it's okay when she is the same one who considered Superdelegates who supportered her then changed their mind and backed Obama "Traitors". Funny how the rules and ethics apply to everyone but her.

Jody   June 2nd, 2008 11:17 am ET

I thought Barack Obama was supposed to represent the "New Politics", but he is getting the nomination based on a bunch of back-door dealings with super delegates, and the DNC is awarding him delegates based on votes he never won!

Neither Obama nor Hillary will have clinched the nomination after Tuesday. So how will either of them win? Super delegates. But Hillary has an uphill battle there due to the DNC shoving her out the door, and a nice heafty dose of sexism within the party.

Talk about the shady, cigar-filled back room politics of Chicago. Obama has been a Chicago-style politician all along, and is the biggest hypocrite walking – and he pulls it off with a nice, arrogant flair.

Wise White Guy   June 2nd, 2008 11:16 am ET

Brian in Knoxville. We do understand perfectly well what motivates Hillary Clinton to run. She needs to win to stay out of prison. Plain and simple. If she does not win she will not be able to avoid being charged with a felony for Paul V Clinton. Maybe do some homework before you talk like you know anything. She is not who you think she is becasue you do not think.

Hillary all the way!!   June 2nd, 2008 11:16 am ET

Obama people are rude! So Rude! They want to boss everyone else around.. they want to make the decision for everyone.. Makes me dislike Obama even more...

FOR THE GOOD OF THE PARTY!! SHUT UP!

The DNC is going to do what they are going to do.. so stop degrading people.. You all are just like the freaky so called pastor and the madd so called Preist.. You have no respect for anyone including yourselves.. Get a grip and shut up! No wonder democrats that support Hillary are threatening to vote for McCain.. GOOD GRIEF!

Ex-Democrat in Iowa   June 2nd, 2008 11:16 am ET

It amazes me that Hillary is being accused of dividing the party. Typical comment from an Obamabot.

Here's the real deal: Hillary was a shoo-in for the presidency. It's the Obamabots that abandoned her and divided the party. Half of the democratic base has been with her the entire time.

Again I ask, who's divided the party? You people are a real piece of work.

Go team

Debbie,NJ   June 2nd, 2008 11:14 am ET

JFK. We live in a democracy. People vote for who they want in office. THe people have voted. Most delegates, most states won and most popular votes (in spite of what Hillary says). This is what it takes to win the nomination. If Hillary had these counts then there would be no argument as to who is winning, but she doesn't.

FreedomFromFear-Florida   June 2nd, 2008 11:14 am ET

SO RIGHT CANDI!

No McSame   June 2nd, 2008 11:14 am ET

She looks more and more like CHUCKIE. Good sparing session for Obama but now it's time to move on to the real thing.

amused democrat   June 2nd, 2008 11:09 am ET

dear fans of mrs clinton, you know a few people also voted obama all those delegates which dont really matter. over a 100 more delegates than clinton has. tell me who you think will be disenfranchised if by some odd magic (um crazy maths) the person leading onvoted delegates loses due to superdelegates choices. for all of you ignoring the caucuses, and the people backing tainted votes of FL and MI without any campaigning. for the good of the country and democrats, hope hilary doesnt get her way.

mac   June 2nd, 2008 11:09 am ET

We have had eight years of a president who didn't feel bound by rules. We really don't need one who makes up the rules as she goes along.

Isaac   June 2nd, 2008 11:09 am ET

If she continues on with the contest beyond Tuesday and tries to strong arm the superdelegates into switching their vote, then all she'll accomplish is making a sizable portion of her own superdelegate supporters switch to Obama. NO ONE wants this to drag on any further, and NO ONE likes a bully!

Jewish Women For Obama   June 2nd, 2008 11:08 am ET

Options? What options?
I just cannot wait to see this woman ruin her reputation and her husband's legacy!

Don Scollins   June 2nd, 2008 11:08 am ET

Hillary how can you get up on stage, look in the camera and try to convince people you got screwed by YOUR PARTY? To me your opinion and that of your over zealous supporters who can't stand the fact that they aren't getting ALL OF THEIR WAY and then opt for the no unity card have zero credibility wth me. Hillary and her supporters need to go rinse the bad taste out of their mouths then search their souls and ask this question am I about The Greater Good or am I only concerned about myself and my feelings. One of the biggest problems we face is a vast number of self indulgent poor sports who, when the dust clears, decide on Personalties instead of Principles. I find that Pathetic, frankly it angers me. The Clinton Supporters, of which I was one until she started adding the FL and MI popular vote numbers to her tally as if those two primaries went off as planned, NEWS FLASH ... THEY DIDN'T!! Both candidates knew in advance of the vote and agreed on the sanctions PERIOD OVER AND OUT. Are any of you nieve enough to say Hillary would be just as demanding if they were in Obama's position? If you say yes .. do us a favor and go shoot yourself before you have a chance to get some other idiot to agree with you. Bottom Line Hilliary fans Are you going to be pat of the problem or part of the SOLUTION? Don S.

BigAce   June 2nd, 2008 11:08 am ET

Reply to "Changed Mind"

If Obama did stated that he would make mistakes if he were president, I don't understand what your issue is.

You don't want to hear the truth? You would rather your candidate lie to you? Can you name any president that hasn't made a mistake while in office? No? Didn't think so. Another pointless statement.

Terry in New York   June 2nd, 2008 11:07 am ET

She's so wacked out. Does she have to get shaken and told to wake up? hard to believe anyone could be that full of herself.

FloridaHalfVoter   June 2nd, 2008 11:07 am ET

She's not ahead in the popular vote, if you impose the same penalty of voting on the citizens who voted in Florida and Michigan as the delegates from that state... Those elections weren't fair, but I do love Mrs. Clinton... She is a champion of the people... she should be around forever.
Vote Obama!

FreedomFromFear-Florida   June 2nd, 2008 11:06 am ET

WHO WOULD YOU WANT TO BE HEAD OF AMERICAN FAMILY???
DNC did best they could within the RULES that Hillary agreed to and confirmed when she said Michigan would not matter.
OBAMA DID NOT play dirty – Did not TALK about BILL's adultery and lies to the court and country. HILLARY says that she would have left the CHURCH, she did not LEAVE BILL. Was it due to the plans to RUN now? Phleger TOLD THE TRUTH!
BILL did not fight the terrorists and Bin Laden while he knew of their existence and intentions.
HILLARY questions OBAMA's judgment: What kind of judgment is it to act so rabid as she has and not let the party advance to win back AMERICA. Hillary is concerned ONLY for herself.
HILLARY plays the race card, especially with Kentucky, West Virginia and the "Kennedy " comment. She made the unmistakably intended comment with the intention to "apologize" after the damage and incitement was done... incorrigible.
EXPERIENCE: OBAMA has not been ingrained with politics as usual , such as being owned by the lobbyist.
Most Puerto Ricans are afraid of being victimized for their African American heritage and Hillary knows it.
GIVING MORE MONEY TO OBAMA, EVEN IF IT IS GOING TO BAIL OUT HILLARY’S “NONDEMOCRATIC” CAMPAIGN.

Magee-Aguilar   June 2nd, 2008 11:06 am ET

She's like a house guest that doesn't know when to leave.

Ross   June 2nd, 2008 11:06 am ET

Clinton's Campaign Obituary, to be featured in every newspaper accross the country Wednesday morning: Hillary Rodham Clinton's campaign died of exhaustion late Tuesday night. Her campaign was 14 months old.

After 14 months of continuous struggle, the superdelegates of the Democratic party decided to end her long fought battle with Barack Obama by supporting the candidate they feel and felt all along would best represent the views, thoughts and beliefs of the Democratic party, not just women and uneducated white voters.

Services will be held in various locations throughout the country in locations where people still feel that Hillary should be the nominee, but must now come to accept the fact that indeed she WILL NOT BE.

In lieu of flowers, please send contributions to the Obama Campaign to help ensure that the Democrats take back the White House in November.

Kevin   June 2nd, 2008 11:05 am ET

Obama and his cult supporters have hijacked the Democratic party. We had a perfectly good candidate in Hillary Clinton before you lot came on the scene. You don't even care about how he worked his way up the political ladder, never doing the job he's paid to do just grabbing the next one up. He is a total fraud who will ditch friends of 20 years on the pretence that he has only just found them unsavoury.

Honest man for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 11:05 am ET

Thank man for seeing the future and speaking your mind.

She has became the most divisive democrats in history and she is the first woman to attempt to divide democrat ever in history of democrats.
Way to go Hillary, popular votes; when every candidate see that they are not going to get the nominee they simply dropped out way before half the primary and support the front runner.

so, no one really thinks popular vote is a priority, if they think so many candidate that have left the contest would have stay in the race.

If John Edward didn' dropped out and the rest didn't dropped out Hillary will not have goetten so many votes she is bragging about.

Popular votes doesn't give you the nominee, it a shame that Hillary wants to put her name in a negative democratic book in history.

Ex-Hillary supporter   June 2nd, 2008 11:04 am ET

It is sad that she turned out to be such a huge disappointment as our first viable female candidate. Her lack of integrity is a major flaw.

scott   June 2nd, 2008 11:04 am ET

So many Hilary haters. This is an incredibly close race, she has every reason to stay in the race. I hope she wins!! She is much more experienced and can win the swing states that obama can't.

for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 11:04 am ET

To changed mind:

Are you a perfect man? Oh, good for you.
And H. Clinton never makes mistakes. Never.
You got it, I hope. :)

ruby   June 2nd, 2008 11:03 am ET

This Democratic Presidential primary election was never going to be fair. Welcome to the world of Chicago/Illinois Politics. The Democratic nominee must now be determined behind closed doors? If Obama is selected as the Democratic nominee, this the change we can believe in: Barack Obama = Politics, Chicago Style.
As they say in Chicago: "The fix is in."

Independant now   June 2nd, 2008 11:03 am ET

Anyone who wants Hillary to quit now is either sexist or racist.

Charlie   June 2nd, 2008 11:03 am ET

I think its SICK if OBAMA gets the nomination ( This means that not one single vote counted ) Because Hillary got more votes than obama did. I believe with the rest of the country that The Popular vote ( Most votes counted should be the winner ) I will never vote again if Obama steals this election. Or i Might just vote for Mccain

J   June 2nd, 2008 11:03 am ET

HRC, the divider, makes Republican happy!

Kavin   June 2nd, 2008 11:02 am ET

She's right about Superdelegates being able to switch their vote. That's been evident over the past month as dozens of her Superdelegates have switched over to Obama....and it could get worse. When that happens, what excuse will she come up with...."they're abandoning me because I'm a woman!"

Marie   June 2nd, 2008 11:02 am ET

Whatever happens, Hillary, you and Barack have done more to involve people in the political process than anything has EVER done. You both need to be commended for that. The whole country is paying attention at last. Well done!

Praetorian, Fort Myers   June 2nd, 2008 10:59 am ET

Because it's so close between the two of them...I think it would be best to hammer it out and let the public settle with the conventinaires decision.

white male in pa   June 2nd, 2008 10:58 am ET

If Hillary does not win the nom that is due to her. I will vote McCain all the way

AmyinTexas   June 2nd, 2008 10:58 am ET

She's a megalomaniac!

Gail   June 2nd, 2008 10:58 am ET

Go Hillary !

You have been a great canidate and I have enjoyed wathing you campaign...

All I can say if you don't get the nomination and he dosn't pick you as VP he will be very sorry politician.

Woman that you have appeled to all along will be moving towards another canidate or not vote at all.

MARK MY WORDS their is a movment regarding this matter woman will be making a statment in the fall...

NEWSFLASH   June 2nd, 2008 10:57 am ET

NEWSFLASH June 2nd, 2008 10:07 am ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Hillary, here are your options:

1. Admit Defeat
2. Admit Defeat

Post it already. Sheesh!

Tim   June 2nd, 2008 10:57 am ET

We will have a nominee this week and the party will unite.

Obama 08/12!!!

Kerry   June 2nd, 2008 10:56 am ET

OMG

Hillary, just please go away!

Jack in ND   June 2nd, 2008 10:56 am ET

I've always been offput by the Clinton's arrogant belief that they are the only ones who not only can win, but surely will, and that Obama simply cannot.

It's akin to Karl Rove and his "you have your math and I have THE math" in 2006.

And we all know how 2006 turned out.

Walter   June 2nd, 2008 10:56 am ET

GET OUT!

EGabelli   June 2nd, 2008 10:56 am ET

I was appalled by Harold Ickes outrageous grandstanding! He was playing to the crowd for Hillary Clinton's ambitions at the expense of the Democratic Party's success in taking back this Presidency and repairing the damage done to this country by the Republicans.

AND now Hillary Clinton is lying about the popular vote, which has no bearing whatsoever on who our party nominates!

The Clinton campaign and supporters seem determined to sabotage the Democrats' chances in the general election if she is not the nominee. What does that tell you and the other Super Delegates?!

First, the Clinton's said they wanted the FL and MI delegates seated; and when the Committee gave them what they wanted by seating the delegates (even though these states broke the rules), AND the Committee gave Clinton a proportional share in FL, AND the Obama campaign graciously did not squabble over the 50/50 split in MI and gave Clinton the most delegates there (despite the fact that Obama was not even on the ballot!), Ickes had the gall and the nerve to make it sound as if Clinton was cheated and somehow Obama was responsible for hijacking the nomination!??!

Hillary Clinton has gone too far and has succeeded in giving the Women's Movement a bad name!

I am outraged at the recent behavior of the Clinton's and their campaign! And every Democrat who genuinely loves this country should be outraged too.

A White Female over 60!

Kenneth Lindsey   June 2nd, 2008 10:56 am ET

Maybe she doesot know how to spell the words it over I will help her out this contest it is 2118

Obalegerwright   June 2nd, 2008 10:55 am ET

I have never seen such rethoric from a pulpit in my adult life. I never thought of Catholic Priest as fire and brimstone preachers. This church seems to bring out the worst in people. What kind of church cheers at the humilation of people? These people were standing up falling down laughing and cheering at this display of hate and racism by Pfleger. He knew what they wanted to hear and he gave it to them. Catholic Priest who are pedophiles, do not stand at the pulpit and profess their perversions, to the cheers of the congregation.

Sam   June 2nd, 2008 10:54 am ET

Honestly, it is about time for Clinton to step aside and ambrace and believe in Obama's "Change". It is upsetting to watch a person, who for apparently personal glory, push so relentlessly forward at the expense of pushing everyone back including the once-united Democratic Party. What even more sad is their wishful thinking of actually getting the Popular Vote by arguing that Michigan and Florida votes should be counted when she was, months earlier mute about it when she saw herself ahead in the race. Hillary should be ashamed of herself and should begin to accept the inevitable.

Obama for President or, if for any reason Hillary actually gets away with this one (something I'm sure is NOT of God's making), McCain for President.

Los Angeles Democrat   June 2nd, 2008 10:54 am ET

You'll notice HR Clinton has a Black man depicted in his picture, standing "behind" her. How ridiculous.

For the record, I am a Black 52 year old woman who was ready to vote for HRC UNTIL she came up with the "I'm white" statement a couple of weeks ago. I interpreted that statement to mean that she did not need or want MY vote, but was targeting whites. I did not CARE about her race until she made that statement.

Now I am an Obama fan. I will cast my Black vote for Obama.

Toni

CitizenS   June 2nd, 2008 10:54 am ET

She will divide the party or die trying. Unbelievable. States"wo"manship? Honor? Democracy? Sounds like none of the above concern HRC. This is why this country is in a down sprial because of people like this who make up the government. Her underlying tactic is plain to see for those who care to look. She is basically, chipping away at any hope of unity or a democratic win if she is not the nominee. Oh, it would be grand if someone was smart enough to turn the table on her. However, we can buy into this nice-nasty routine of hers or we can say, let us do the right decision for this country to regain our eminence in power worldwide, reign in the terror evoking critics and say YES WE CAN! to rebuilding our country.

Dem in CA   June 2nd, 2008 10:53 am ET

Yeah, let's get all the supers to go against the will of the voters – good plan, Clinton. So much for the will of the people. With Clinton it seems the rule, "My way or the highway," is more apt.

She's approached this primary contest like Bush has approached the Iraq war. The similarities are eerie.

What do YOU know   June 2nd, 2008 10:53 am ET

She is the most dispicable political figure since GWB. Think about that one.

jr   June 2nd, 2008 10:53 am ET

She has a point. The super delegates may in fact think she is the stronger candidate. But they will not change their support of Obama and go with her. The party wants to rid itself once and for all of the political influence the Clinton's have held over thier heads since Bill's presidency. The only problem with this approach is she wil be back in 2012 to run against McCain and they will really be beholding to her then.

Tiffany   June 2nd, 2008 10:51 am ET

What Hillary is now doing is a sign that she is not in this to win for America but for self. She had the nerce to compare the debalce with FL and MI to the voting issues in Zimbabwe. Not only is that and insult to the many people fighting for Democracy and their lives in Zimbabwe it shows that even if she by some miracel "won" the nomination, she could no more bring the party together as she could bring funds together to support her failed candidacy.
She is trying to use the sexisim ploy to gain support for an already failed campaign. Yes sexisim certainly exists and has been displayed in this campaing race, however her people did not advise her well and she did not run the race well! Admit to it and move on – the country is hurting and we have yet to feel the real economic crunch. Stop fighting a losing battle Senator Clinton – let's focus on winning the battle for White House with Senator Obama. You've discounted the millions that have voted for him and that is wrong!! MOVE ON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Becca   June 2nd, 2008 10:51 am ET

Every time Hillary is asked, she changes the rules to suit her purposes.

First, MI and FL won't count. She and her campaign signed the document last year that said they don't count. The honest candidates pulled their names off the ballots. She stayed on.

Now she's in trouble and she's all but denied she signed these documents and insists, nay DEMANDS, that they all be counted.

Further hypocrisy ensues when she insists that the caucus votes not be counted. Let's be clear – this isn't Howard Dean's system – this is the Democratic party's system that's been in place for many years, not just the last four. She knew what the process was when she started to run.

Way to go – let's discount the ones you didn't win and only count the ones that broke the rules you signed.

If anything, she's setting women in politics back by decades by continuing to cry and whine and accuse sexism of her opposition. Mostly, she's driving many potential voters away from the whole process, by insisting the rules only benefit her candidacy to the exclusion of other candidates and all the voters (not just the ones who voted for her).

M. Delano   June 2nd, 2008 10:50 am ET

GOOOO HILLARY!!

What an incredible power of example–strength, grace, tenacity and commitment!

Without a doubt, she is the best candidate, both in terms of electability and credentials.

curtis   June 2nd, 2008 10:50 am ET

Hillary cant understand that the super delegates will not overturn this election. The future of the democratic party lies in Obama and the millions of new voters he brings to the table.Even if he dosent win in the general election the democractic party will have solidified its base and created a huge new pool of voters for a generation to come.This is the reason the democrats have a great looking future. Students are reaching the voting age daily and the majorty of them are Obama supporters. GO DEMOCRATCS.

Randy M   June 2nd, 2008 10:50 am ET

Yes Hillary, when the SD's get a chance to reflect they'll wonder why they didn't help eliminate you weeks ago. Not only has the fat lady sung but the band is packing up their instruments.

Deb   June 2nd, 2008 10:50 am ET

Hillary it is time to exit gracefully. You are a strong political candidate with much to offer but your conduct during this primary season left a lot to be desired.

Obama '08

Soupy   June 2nd, 2008 10:49 am ET

Maybe it is time for CNN to stop repeating Clinton's claim that she is ahead in the popular vote. It's just not true.

Florida voter   June 2nd, 2008 10:49 am ET

I am amazed that anyone is buying the argument that Sentor Clinton is making. Everyone should just call her out on her attempt to steal the nomination. I'm pretty sure if you would go back and ask a lot of the people who voted for her in the primary if they would vote for her again a lot of them would say no. Her true character has come out since she has fallen behind and I tell you it aint pretty. Talk about buyers remorse!

The Lady   June 2nd, 2008 10:48 am ET

In all honesty Hillary knows it is over but how can you make the statment after she has been claiming that she is a fighter.

marylee wagerman atlanta,ga   June 2nd, 2008 10:48 am ET

JULY 4 = INDEPENDENCE DAY FROM THE CLINTONS

Joe   June 2nd, 2008 10:48 am ET

I am afraid that "it is not over" till she makes sure that Obama will not win and that she will have another shot at driving us all NUTS in 2012. This person is clearly out of control. I think we should all "reserve the right" to question if she has lost her mind or if she is just trying to make sure that we all nuts from listening to her complaining. Make her go away and live happily ever after with hubby Bill. They sure deserve each other.

doofus   June 2nd, 2008 10:45 am ET

Hillary,' I love and admire you but PLEASE leave with dignity

martin   June 2nd, 2008 10:45 am ET

here's an option.go home!

rdbtwthlins   June 2nd, 2008 10:44 am ET

Superdeleges cast their votes in August. What could possibly happen before August!?

Rob   June 2nd, 2008 10:44 am ET

Let's see how we can get the supers to switch...
None of the caucus states count.
Michigan will not count–unless I change my mind
West Virginia is the most important state in the country; Virginia, although much larger doesn't count
Rules only count when I want them to

Sure Hill, I see your point

Stephen Rydell   June 2nd, 2008 10:44 am ET

Fight on Hillary,you're the best canidate.

LA-Ann Arbor   June 2nd, 2008 10:41 am ET

Hang in there, Hillary. As you said earlier, you don't walk off the court before the game is over. Thank you for inspiring us and for working so hard.

MELMARIE   June 2nd, 2008 10:40 am ET

I am sooo tired of Hillary claiming that people were telling her to get out the race as early as January! At that time she was the sure nominee. Only when she lost 11 straight contests did people really start to do the math. She needs to get over herself and come to terms with these results.

Chris   June 2nd, 2008 10:39 am ET

I have to give her credit for sticking with it this far, though her stubborness I think actually helps to divide her own party. She should spend her time working on her obviously unhappy marriage instead of flushing the family fortune down the drain.

Pope   June 2nd, 2008 10:39 am ET

its like the world series went like this

game 1 HC 10 BO 0
game 2 HC 2 BO 3
game 3 HC 10 BO 0
game 4 HC 2 BO 3
game 5 H C 2 BO 3
Game 6 HC 10 BO 0
game 7 HC 2 BO 3

Barack Obama wins series 4 games to 3

however Hillary declares herself the winner based on most runs scored

truly ridicolous…. Hillary loves to changes the rules when they dont favor her…. she was 100% for the DNC sanctions of MI and FLA… when it wasnt in her favor …she is the champion for those states voting rights….. where was HILLARY month and months after the DNC sanction? she had nothing to say about it.. TILL SHE FELL BEHIND…

Obama 08 or Mccain 08…. no Billary

Debbie   June 2nd, 2008 10:39 am ET

I can't believe I ever supported this woman. If she were a man I would have dumped her long ago in disgust. Every day that goes by, as I listen to her dissembling and blatant lies, all I can think about is George W. Bush. Back in the 90's I was horrified at the way the Clintons were pilloried...I can't believe that I am now starting to understand possible reasons why, and even to agree with them.

Hillary, if you REALLY care for America the way you say you do, stop what you're doing right now. You're cheapening the system, and yourself. If you ever want the option again to be the Democratic candidate, you're not doing yourself any favors. Keep it up and you'll end up outside the Senate. The people of New York are starting to wonder why you're so tenacious in pursuit of what YOU want, as opposed to what they NEED.

Monte   June 2nd, 2008 10:39 am ET

In spite of the media bias for Obama, Sen. Clinton has proven over and over that she is the best person to lead this country. I truly hope that all of you Clinton haters will at least give her the courtesy she is due. Millions of people voted for her even knowing that the "chosen one" had been annointed 15 months ago.
Because of the way Sen.Clinton has been treated by the media and Obama camp, thousands and thousands of Sen. Clinton's supporters will either vote for John McCain or just stay home.
Are you now going to start bashing John McCain, who just a few short months ago, he was the media star? Bet you do, since Obama has conned you into thinking he is riding in on a white horse to save the world. You should stop and think about the radical friends he surrounds himself with...do you want friends like that in the White House?
All this talk about Sen. Clinton needs to tell her people to unite around Obama, IT ISN'T GOING TO HAPPEN.

John in Missouri   June 2nd, 2008 10:38 am ET

Please Senator Clinton, do not divide the party over such triviality. It is time to realize that the race is over, and Obama is the Nominee. You still have time to regain the support you once had in the eyes of all that support the Democratic Party. Do not destroy what credibility you now have and make it difficult for a woman to once again run for President. It sounds to me as if your ambition trumps your commitment to the Democratic Party. Support what I feel is an obvious conclusion, that Senator Obama has won the nomination and get behind his candidacy and lets win back the White House and Congress of this, the Greatest Nation in the World. Thanks and God bless you for your efforts.

Bitter in Texas   June 2nd, 2008 10:38 am ET

Tuesday evening might be a good time to start supporting Sen. Obama. Thanking you in advance for your support!!!! Oh, and could you get Bill to support Sen Obama also??

LB   June 2nd, 2008 10:38 am ET

Please just bow out with your head held high, for all of our sakes! It's not worth tearing the party apart. It's time to move forward and bring our party together. You said you're concerned about our party, but lately, it seems like you're more concerned about yourself and keeping the Clinton legacy alive. You did not campaign in FL or MI when you found out their votes wouldn't count, so it obviously didn't bother you that much.....until you fell behind. I honestly believe that had you not fallen behind, you would not have fought for these votes the way you have. You want a Democrat in the White House, 37 states said they want Barack. It's time you get behind him so we can move forward and do so and get this country on track to a better way of living.

austbill   June 2nd, 2008 10:38 am ET

Hillary is a winner in my opinion and should be the democratic nominee for president.

Go Hillary!!!

Darren M.   June 2nd, 2008 10:37 am ET

Somebody call security to escort "Madam President" to the street.

Sam for Hillary   June 2nd, 2008 10:37 am ET

We I think of fuzzy math, this goes beyond fuzzy math. This is sad day for the Democrats. Hillary needs to move forward, unless she wants to continue to destroy herself and the Democratic party. Sorry sweetie, but it is over. Barack has won fair and square. Suck it up.

???   June 2nd, 2008 10:37 am ET

The picture proves what we've feared all along: she's possessed.

AJ   June 2nd, 2008 10:37 am ET

One of her options is to leave the democratic party and run as an independent. I hope she will consider it. Obama would be a disaster for our country. I will not support him in the fall. Better McCain than that arrogant gasbag.

Rena   June 2nd, 2008 10:37 am ET

It is shameful how Hillary has run her campaign. MI and FL was not a concern when was the front runner and now that she is losing she has made such as a ruckert; I just can't see this party uniting on the end. It would a big surprise if it does. I caught the very ending of DNC review board Saturday and I heard Donna Walters make such a profound statement of how her mother always taught to play by the rules and when you try to change the rules in the middle of game it is considered cheating. I totally agree with her and I don't care who is winning or losing we must learn to comply with rules.

Though Hillary has drawn this election out thus far; something good came out of this the Clintons have shown us their true heart and spirit and that is divineness, selfishness and yes their racism as well. I am very disappointed in them for many had great respect for them. Hillary has hurt herself more than she knows, because many will remember this for a long time. Whether white or black the Clintons have shown themselves in the most negative and dangerous way ever believed. She must remember when and if she ever runs for office again she will need the very same people she has offended greatly it will take more than hard working white Americans and old people to win.

Secondly, I believe in fairness no matter who is involved. Obama has not in any way a negative campaign towards Hillary nor has he tried to show racism but however tried to outcast this type of behavior. Yet he has been critically hit with racism and division from very angle. It's pretty sad that we now hold people accountable for the actions of another person. If you notice not one time did Obama attack Hillary negatively while running his campaign but he gets no acknowledgment of that; but we can't say the same for Hillary.

Lastly, I must now agree with the old saying of many black men when they say, "A black has to work twice or three times as hard to get to the top." Obama played by their rules and has been penalized in every way possible. I know that the political arena is a dirty field to work in and Obama has shown America one thing about itself when it comes to the political arena and that is that America does not truly want change that will cause us to have right judgment and to change the negativeness that surrounds the political field.

Winner   June 2nd, 2008 10:37 am ET

Boston will win in 5.

OBAMA SUPPORTER IN IOWA   June 2nd, 2008 10:36 am ET

I think she should be more humble and realize that many of her votes were from Republicans who were participating in Operation Chaos (Rush Limbaugh). Some call it "strategic voting", I call it outright lying. She can't believe for a minute that we Obama supporters would rally behind her after the dirty campaign she has run. We are tired of the lying and backroom deals.

Obama '08

Tom in S.A.   June 2nd, 2008 10:36 am ET

The democratic party is such a joke, I can't believe you all want them in office. How in the world did they come up with the rules(another joke) they use. You can vote all you want but it doesn't matter, the super dels will make the final decision. YOUR VOTE DOESN'T MATTER!

Jeff D, South Bend, IN   June 2nd, 2008 10:36 am ET

Except that YOU ARE NOT HEAD IN THE POPULAR VOTE UNLESS YOU THROW OUT ALL OF THE CAUCUS STATES. God I hate your constant web of lies, lies, lies. Even your supporters are bailing on you now (Rendell, Vilsack, Richardson, etc)

You are no better than that nutcase "Harriet Christian from New York" that made an appearance over the weekend.

There will be a woman President one day soon. But it will not be you.

Thank god.

Debbie,NJ   June 2nd, 2008 10:35 am ET

Why would they shift. She has broken DNC rules, come up against them, divided the party, incited a rally in DC against the rules committee, and pretty much have been against party unity.

Rick in Florida   June 2nd, 2008 10:35 am ET

WHY have folks been trying to get you out of the race since Iowa, Hillary???? DUH !!! It's because they don't like you, don't trust you, and are afraid of what your husband could get up to if he ever gets back into the White House.....just read VANITY FAIR this week and read about how people have tried to do an INTERVENTION on Bill, for his obsession with other "ladies" while on the 2008 campaign trail.

Do we REALLY want or need this drama for the next 4 years when we have such important issues to resolve?? NO.....and thats why we all wanted (and still want) you OUT and GONE.

marin   June 2nd, 2008 10:34 am ET

OMG!!!

The delusional narcissist really believes that committed super delegates will change their minds?!!

Wow! Welcome to Planet Hillary!!

Denial   June 2nd, 2008 10:34 am ET

you mean defect from you to obama .. that's the only logical direction ...

Mark, Berwyn, PA   June 2nd, 2008 10:34 am ET

Will CNN or any other news network call out this woman on her absolutely false statements regarding her lies about the popular vote count? Do any news networks have a sliver of a backbone to confront the Clinton machine, or are they all scared little school boys, afraid of the big bully's Bill and Hillary???? It's digusting and it is about dang time the news stood up and said once and for all; Hillary and team, you are flat our lying about the popular vote count so we are no longer going to cover your lies and spin. Please, anyone with a spine out there???

And by the way, Puerto Rico DOES NOT COUNT!!! They DO NOT VOTE!!!!! And, only 20% of the Dems showed up to vote. Pathetic turnout. Why is this newsworthy?????!!!!!!!

Midge from Ohio   June 2nd, 2008 10:34 am ET

She is a strong women. I pray that the Obamabots do not have "buyers remorse" but I can see it happening. He is weak and inexperienced.

Emily from Fredericksburg   June 2nd, 2008 10:33 am ET

The Superdelegates won't shift because they are afraid of what African-Amercians will do if they don't nominate this black man. Despite their false countenance, the black bogeyman still lives in their closets, and they are afraid of a Rodney King verdict-like reaction. Shame on this party and it's so-called leaders. When McCain wins in November, the reaction will be the same... but with Hillary as the nominee, at least the Democrats would have the White House. Of course they will blame the Clinton's for the loss... that's easier than acknowledging that racism & sexism are the true causes.

Kim   June 2nd, 2008 10:33 am ET

To all the superdelegates. The people have spoken and you should support Hillary in her bid for the nomination. Obama has no chance of winning come November.

P, CA   June 2nd, 2008 10:33 am ET

That picture is weird... don't they use that same camera angle in a lot of sci-fi movies? Clinton looks like an android or something.

"Let's keep drinking! Let's keep drinking! Let's keep drinking! Let's keep drinking! SOYLENT GREEN IS PEOPLE!!"

Bad Sport   June 2nd, 2008 10:33 am ET

Hillary please....you are making a fool out of yourself...Why can't you leave gracefully and stop this unneeded continuation of trying to convince everyone you are the best. Obviously if you were you would have won....You continue to attack Obama while he sits back and says how great you are. There is something very wrong here...Even your campaign says you have lost....

Mel   June 2nd, 2008 10:32 am ET

Hillary, I will say this much,you have the press on your sided
and these individuals,Schneider,Wolf,Glenn,carl Brit.Members
of the press have a lot to do with how Obama is being treated.
For 2 months just finding reason bring him down by using his church
and little thing he say. But with Hillary and Mccain,just little said.
Mccain have not talk about local issues and the economy,only
the war,why do the press say something about this.Change
began here the United States,not in Iraq,Iran or anywhere outside
this country. He needs to address something the american
peoples.But for Hillary she needs to step down and help us get
4 more years of Bush out the office.

Yasriel   June 2nd, 2008 10:32 am ET

The more she makes this arguement, the more she loses her own superdelegates.
Keep talking and keep losing.

j   June 2nd, 2008 10:32 am ET

HRC actions suggest she's going to divide the party and lose the election for the Democrats. She makes the Republicans very happy because they don't have to do a thing.

John Y Des Plaines IL   June 2nd, 2008 10:31 am ET

Hopefully they will switch.... away from YOU!

BIG WIG   June 2nd, 2008 10:31 am ET

Both of them need brain surgery. His is ligit , but hers is mental.

NickNas   June 2nd, 2008 10:31 am ET

I just won $100.00 Thanx Hillary!!! I Knew that you be too self centered, delusional and Nasty to go away quietly when you said you would. Now when Obama gets all the Delegates you plan to sit around and disrupt his Bid for the White house further by standing by and waiting for delegates to " Change their minds" Well Hillary they HAVE changed their minds OVER AND OVER AND OVER again. EVERYTIME FOR OBAMA.

There has not been ONE that has switched from Obama to you so WHY do you think all of a sudden that will Change??

Here is California it has been shown that if we revoted today you would LOSE!!! I think amny other would go the same way. Go away and give us back our Country.

Brad   June 2nd, 2008 10:30 am ET

Blah, blah, blah, blah.

RED DOG Orlando Florida   June 2nd, 2008 10:30 am ET

As usual clinton is delusional

Jack Jodell, Minneapolis, MN   June 2nd, 2008 10:29 am ET

If Hillary thinks she'll sway enough superdelegates to steal the nomination, she's on dangerous hallucinogenics-paramedics to the rescue, and quickly!

Rom, NY   June 2nd, 2008 10:29 am ET

1- Your popular vote winning argument doesn't cost a thing !
2- It's not over until it's over, you're right but the writing is already on the wall and it says "IT WILL BE OVER BY WEDNESDAY" so get over it and move on

I have a goldfish-Iowa   June 2nd, 2008 10:29 am ET

Pathetic.

Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA)   June 2nd, 2008 10:28 am ET

Senator Clinton has fought a long and hard battle but she has lost, fair and square. Openlypandering for Obama's superdelegates is benath her as a Senator and former First Lady. Time to get the party focused on beating McCain instead of fighting each other.

Phil Newton, Murphy OR   June 2nd, 2008 10:28 am ET

No. She is not ahead in the popular vote. Not by any metric but her own...peculiar math.

The race is decided by the delegate count. She has lost that race.

That means she does NOT get to be the nominee.

That means this race is over.

Over.

Move on.

Sue   June 2nd, 2008 10:27 am ET

Sen Clinton, you are by far the strongest candidate, but you need to recognize that the democrat party has died and has swung so far left that it is all about Black reparations and Obama's father's philosophies. Please leave this hate-filled party and run as an Independent.

mjc   June 2nd, 2008 10:27 am ET

if superdelegates have a brain in their heads they'll pick the only nominee who can win in november, and that is sen. hillary clinton.

obama nomination = mccain presidency.

of course, obama is probably lining the pockets of the SD's, using his chicago style corruption to get the nomination, only to lose in november.

Sheila WA   June 2nd, 2008 10:27 am ET

Her campaign has been very ungracious to the hard work that Obama has done to stay ahead in this contest, not to mention the ugly things Geraldine Ferraro has said about him. Supporters on blogs are one thing, but she herself has not been very gracious. I guess her not attacking him continually on his religion and his speeches is suppose to be a gift. I also find her stance on the Rules committee decision laughable. Florida and Michigan should have been excluded from the convention, they broke the rules, end of story. The DNC is a private entity and is no way beholden to lawyers or the courts. They get to choose the rules, bylaws and make the final decisions. Her campaign was given a gift. The Clintons had no problem with these rules when Pres Clinton won twice..

Sean   June 2nd, 2008 10:26 am ET

Oh, your obituary has been written. We're just waiting for you to realize it's over so we can release it.

Randy - Denver   June 2nd, 2008 10:25 am ET

While it IS true that superdelegates CAN change, and HAVE changed. I suspect that she knows, as do MOST voters, that once Mr. Obama reaches the new "magic number (2118) it would be political suicide for ANY superdelegate to change and take the nomination away from the winner, short of a felony conviction. (Not just a charge Ms. Clinton already has a felony CHARGE against her right now Peter Paul VS Clinton which I am NOT saying is true but AM saying that a CHARGE alone should NOT be sufficient to remove his nomination).

Blackalot   June 2nd, 2008 10:25 am ET

Yah they could shift, just like hillary's mental health has!
Obama 08!

DJ in TX   June 2nd, 2008 10:24 am ET

As much as I agree (to some extent) with the popular vote, Democrats have a delegate system. And even Senator Clinton stated earlier that it is the delegates that count.

The changing of the goalposts to fit her wants is what bothers me about Senator Clinton. Whether we like the rules or not, they are the rules and should be abided by.

Thompson   June 2nd, 2008 10:24 am ET

Sen. Clinton, I understand your position. Remeber, this outcome has nothing to do with your past accomplishments – you still rock. You will still win...as a democrat.

Obama Supporter

shirley.roybal,surprise,az.   June 2nd, 2008 10:23 am ET

HILLARY FOR OUR LEADER ,THE BEST CHOICE !!!EVERY VOTE MUST COUNT.

cindy   June 2nd, 2008 10:22 am ET

hey old lady, do u think the superdelegates are stupid like u and follow u like that ,that will never happen... i figure out that the way u had run this campaign was just bad, u can not run this country if they give u this nomination... miss clinton u are not entitled for the presidency... it is over

Susie   June 2nd, 2008 10:22 am ET

Wow, she is not going to let up is she? She really wants to steal the election from Obama. Very sad state of affairs.

Beverly, NYC   June 2nd, 2008 10:22 am ET

Hillary, the stronger candidate is the one winning the primary. Must be nice living in that head. Hopefully you will also have time between now and June 4th to reflect on how your action are affecting the party and the country you claim to care about. Thanks for making the next woman's job harder!! You represent every divisive thing men say and think about women in power. I admire tenacity, I am not a fan of entitled delusion.

RufusVonDufus   June 2nd, 2008 10:21 am ET

Yea, and pigs "Could" fly!

mk   June 2nd, 2008 10:21 am ET

Thank God her days are limited that she can take one at a time!

Sue in CT   June 2nd, 2008 10:21 am ET

I think Hillary is waiting for the sky to cave in on Barack Obama. It's not going to happen! What a waste of time and energy on her part when she could be accomplishing so much good in her own state of New York. Good judgement and common sense is lacking here..could it be blamed on menopause?

what a shame !   June 2nd, 2008 10:20 am ET

ONLY ONE OPTION: GO AWAY !

Creative Woody   June 2nd, 2008 10:20 am ET

YOU ARE NOT AHEAD IN POPULAR VOTE! DO THE MATH AS IT WAS INTENDED, NOT FOLLOWING CONVOLUTED "HILLARY" MATH.

Dennis   June 2nd, 2008 10:20 am ET

I'm tired of the TIRED argument that the Clinton camp continues to make about Hillary being the most electable candidate. Will a Hillary supporter please answer the following:

1) If Super Delegates were to elect Hillary based on the popular vote in leiu of the delegate count, which is how nominees are elected, how would she hold on to those 17 milliion Obama voters who would be alienated by such a vote?

The Republicans are disenchanted with John McCain. There are concerns that many Repubs may stay home during the general election and that a good number may even vote for Obama. If she were to be the candidate, she would not get any votes from Repubs and it is believed that Repubs would come out on droves, not to vote for McCain, but cast there vote in opposition of Hillary.

2) Can Hillary really be considered the strongest candidate if she damages her own base by stealing the democratic election and galvanizes the Republican base at the same time?

The MSM is in this more to get ratings than to do real reporting. As a lay person who has watched this election closely, to me it's obvious that the super d's cannot vote to elect Clinton for the two reason mentioned above.

Patricia Weller, Westminster, Maryland   June 2nd, 2008 10:20 am ET

Yes, Hillary, people have been trying to get you out of this race - because you're hurting the party, you're hurting the feminists' cause, and you're doing enormous damage to your likeability factor. What good is it going to do to your future political aspirations if people can't stand you any more? If you stay, you get bloodied. If you walk away, at least your character and integrity will remain relatively intact.

As far as the popular vote pitch is concerned, Hillary has been using creative math all along and the popular vote is not how our presidents are chosen anyway. Is she going to try to change those rules, too, at the 11th hour?

Dave G   June 2nd, 2008 10:19 am ET

Political obituary? Just because you lose one race doesn't mean you're politically dead. Most major politicians have lost a race.

We haven't seen the last of Hillary.

Kenneth M   June 2nd, 2008 10:19 am ET

Connecticut State Chair Nancy DiNardo has endorsed Obama. Virginia DNC member Jerome Wiley Segovia has endorsed Obama.

They could but wont.

Lynn   June 2nd, 2008 10:18 am ET

It looks like this is Hillary Clinton's latest tactic to try to get herself nominated. She has used the Clinton political clout to get the rules changed to benefit herself. Now she wants to pursuade superdelegates. What is she promising them? Hillary's tactics are exactly what this country needs to get away from. She is using her husband's influence and her millions to try to get herself elected. She doesn't care that she is hurting the Democratic party. She is discrediting our country. She doesn't care about the country only that she wants to be President. Please Hillary, bow out now.

Mike   June 2nd, 2008 10:18 am ET

This isn't frustrating anymore, it's just sad.

Sam   June 2nd, 2008 10:18 am ET

Honestly, I think it is about time for Clinton to believe in Obama's "change". She has done enough damage to what is left of a once-unified democratic party. It is disgraceful to see her resilience in pushing forward at the expense of pushing everything else backward believing in achieving what she cannot fairly have; "the popular vote".

Marc in DeKalb, IL   June 2nd, 2008 10:18 am ET

Sure, they *COULD* shift... but seeing as even your OWN upper-level supporters are calling it "over" ... they *WON'T* ...

Give it up, you lost. You are now officially a loser.

No one is just GIVEN a seat in the oval office, it must be earned, and you failed to earn it, Queen Clinton.

Even with Republicans coming out to Limbaugh-vote for you.
Even with your First Lady legacy.

... against a rookie Senator.

You lost in every metric that matters.

... and now? Now, America sees all the more glaringly your integrity faults... and once you're out of the nomination race and the courts can once again prosecute you... we'll see it even further.

Hillary Clinton, the Yoko Ono of the Democratic Party...

Proud1of 26% in WV   June 2nd, 2008 10:17 am ET

She has no options left.If they split the delegates for Montana and SD which probably won't happen since he is favored in both states,he will only need about 33 superdelegates out of 203,that is 16%`,she would need188 which is 93%.I don't think that her case is that strong.Latest poll of polls has her and Obama both leading McCain 3 points nationally.So much for more electable.

and the winner is.   June 2nd, 2008 10:17 am ET

Thank god, this will be over tomorrow night. Sick of Clinton's antics. And the winner is Obama!

Susan MO   June 2nd, 2008 10:16 am ET

Yes, the delegates could, and hopefully will switch.

Go Hillary

Patty Don't   June 2nd, 2008 10:15 am ET

Shift to you? 3 words Hill: Not. Bloody. Likely.

Emma   June 2nd, 2008 10:15 am ET

My only comment..........shut up Clinton and concede! Put yourself out of your misery, your self-induced misery!

American Defender   June 2nd, 2008 10:15 am ET

The words "It's not Fair" keep comming from both sides of the fence. What isn't fair is the fact that Government officials are able to tell us when our votes will and won't count.

Ross   June 2nd, 2008 10:14 am ET

Hillary and her supporters fought well. Now it is time for everyone to support Obama so that we can defeat McCain. Let's focus on that goal.

RJ-Ga   June 2nd, 2008 10:14 am ET

Hillary you scare me ! After almost going to Jail behind the White Water event, Bill's Hyjinks in office as President, losing 2 to 1 in state nominations, being behind in delegate count, numerous attempts to hijack the election.... You have not dislpayed sound judgement throughout this contest, yet you would rather destroy the democrats chances of winning the White House, so sad !!!

Darryl, Arlington TX   June 2nd, 2008 10:13 am ET

She is a good wife and need to be with Bill Clinton, maybe this will stop him from playing around with other ladies....

She is not counting all the votes, she is misleading America still.

She do not have the popular vote...

Mary Murray   June 2nd, 2008 10:13 am ET

Does the Democratic Party have an official result for the Popular Vote, including all 50 states? Hillary will be still claiming victory after Obama is nominated and also at the Convention if this is not resolved. She is obviously not interested in uniting the party, and is still challenging the rules, which state that the candidate with most delegates with be the nominee. Nobody seems to have the power to stop her destroying the Democratic Party!

fafa   June 2nd, 2008 10:12 am ET

my thoughts and prayer are on Sen Kennedy. I hope Obama wins the nomination and eventually the GE. That'sthe best he can do for the man who sanctioned and politically drived his campaign. May God be with you Senator Kennedy. You will live to see history unfold.

Sree   June 2nd, 2008 10:12 am ET

test

Cats   June 2nd, 2008 10:12 am ET

Hello – Clinton wake up from your fantasy world and come to reality! Super Delegates aren't going to jump the Obama ship for you. It is eally to later for you!

Mike   June 2nd, 2008 10:11 am ET

The Monster already let slip out what she is really waiting to see happen. When she referred to Bobby Kennedy's tragic death. This is the most despicable person that has ever run for President in our history.

Tom, Flagstaff AZ   June 2nd, 2008 10:10 am ET

Mrs. Clinton puts herself first, over country, over party, over truth. She has, in this process, become one of the most unqualified people in America to be president.

Ryan, New York, NY   June 2nd, 2008 10:10 am ET

Since when does the end of her presidential bid signify that it's time for her political obituary? Isn't she supposed to be my Senator here in New York?

Loletha   June 2nd, 2008 10:10 am ET

Hillary it's time to call it quits, but thanks for opening doors for other females. Just for sake of argument DO NOT be-little the vision that women are sore loosers and become so desparte until they will do almost anything to plead a case just to be given something in return. Women are stonger THAN that most of all WISER than that. We can amit to defeat and pull up our boot straps with our apple bottom jeans say what??????????????????????????/// SEE FOR WHAT IT IS, ITS NOT YOUR TURN YET.

Independent white woman for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 10:10 am ET

Hillary, It's time to stop playing the victim. It's over.
You've exposed yourselves as the connivers you and Bill are.
It's time for the party to heal.

tidho   June 2nd, 2008 10:10 am ET

obviously she's taking this to the convention then...how long will it take her own supporters to reallize that she's staring you in the face and saying FU?

...at least if you happen ot be a Democrat, or actually care about her policy beliefs (which mirror Obama's). If you're just with her because she's a woman then I guess this can be viewed as a positive.

Sharon   June 2nd, 2008 10:09 am ET

The only way superdelegates are going to change their minds, if something happens to Obama, Let it go, the show is over. Get behind obama and let the people know the democratic party will help us take back Washington. You are a great lady, you have done a lot of good things, but you just don't have a clear vision. It is over

Matt CO   June 2nd, 2008 10:09 am ET

Picture sums it up great LA LA LA I am the president, God has proclaimed it. LA LA LA

bill for barack   June 2nd, 2008 10:09 am ET

It's obvious from the phot you're running – Hillary STILL doesn't have her head on straight.

Yes we can!   June 2nd, 2008 10:09 am ET

To date Obama has not lost ONE pledge delegate despite all the controvery and drama he has faced.....NOT ONE has shifted....he has gained 153 since supertuesday.....why in the world would they start shifting back to hillary.....she has not made her case that strong for them to do that.....IT'S OVER and she declared yesterday in PR that she intends to go to the convention.....THAT'S A DIVIDER NOT A UNITER.....IF WE LOOSE THE YEAR THAT THE DEMOCRATCS HAD A SURE WIN, IT WOULD THE CLINTONS, THEIR SUPPORTERS, SURROGATES AND ENDORSERS FAULT.....clearly shows division....this is just sad....

Jeff   June 2nd, 2008 10:09 am ET

Hillary has won – the people's vote – and not a single person can take that away from her, no matter what happens.

Nancy   June 2nd, 2008 10:08 am ET

Wow, CNN, 10 "lovely" articles about clinton and one for Obama. That is very generous of you. Like Puerto Rico is the lifeline to the nomination. NOT!!! I guess all you clinton supporters like the way the government is run, because if you vote for her, you're dreams will come true. Politics as usual. Line the pockets of the oil companies and the clintons. It's no wonder the more educated voters are voting for Obama. Duh!!!

s.b.   June 2nd, 2008 10:07 am ET

Over 800 votes are up for grabs unitl they are in the ballot booth in Denver! Obama is the weakest Presidential Candidate in history. She needs to stay on the ballot and demand that supers do their duty and choose the strongest candidate. That candidate is clearly Hillary Clinton.

Debbie   June 2nd, 2008 10:07 am ET

It is time for Hillary to make a graceful exit. The reason she won big in PuertoRico was because of their love of Bill. She has been counting on this threw out this entire process. Why is it she went after the Florida and Michigan votes when she herself said THEY DO NO COUNT. You cannot just change your mind when the situation suits you. Why did she leave her name on the ballot, when the other four removed their names?? Ickys said Obama made a stratigic move by removing his name!!! I beg to differ. Clinton was the one with the motive, not Obama. I would have more respect for this woman if she would accept what the outcome is gracefully , instead of acting like a spoiled brat.

TESAP   June 2nd, 2008 10:07 am ET

I am not sure why, and i do not understand how so many women think this is sexism... I mean come on, HC and the states broke the rules, she said she would abide by the decision made by the rules committee, and now she is back peddling..... WHAT MORE DOES HC SUPPORTERS WANT SHE LOST FAIR AND SQUARE............

POST THIS CNN

NEWSFLASH   June 2nd, 2008 10:07 am ET

Hillary, here are your options:

1. Admit Defeat
2. Admit Defeat

Deezy   June 2nd, 2008 10:07 am ET

YES YOU WILL! YES YOU WILL......LEAVE THE RACE AND HAVE A UNITED PARTY BEHIND BARACK!

Jerry   June 2nd, 2008 10:07 am ET

That a shame Hillary trying to still this election from Obama she is a evil witch......No way Hillary you can win.

Bill Barber   June 2nd, 2008 10:06 am ET

The woman's lost her mind...completely delusional. Looks like to me Pflueger in Chicago called it correctly when he cited her sense of entitlement, although he offended many by doing it in a mocking manner. If a college professor said it during a lecture, I doubt we see the firestorm. She has lost to the better "man". Time to get ready to drop-kick McDrain.

Th3rdpwr   June 2nd, 2008 10:05 am ET

I guess if you continue saying it long enough, buoyed by news organizations refusing to flatly dispell the illusion(as they should), some are bound to believe lie. In any case, lie or not the primary is about delegates .Hillary supporters, whether or not one believes Obama is "electable" in the GE, he has earned the right, per our system, to give it his best shot. Voters, and pundits, can speculate, but should have no power to preempt a candidate's opportunity especially when dictated by fear and cynicism.

icon   June 2nd, 2008 10:05 am ET

this lady is a loser. she is too desperate to be President, I maintain. America should be cautious of desperados- the Clintons are. To them, it's all about them and not the party.

Jo Ann   June 2nd, 2008 10:05 am ET

Hillary what happen to all the other contests that you have lost? Do
you just discount them as if they don't matter. Get a clue please hang it up and take a much needed vacation.

JIM   June 2nd, 2008 10:04 am ET

Still more BS from Hillary suggesting Supers can switch positions. Sure they can...just as she has on everything since Super Tuesday when she tanked.

Scott Glenn in Wa   June 2nd, 2008 10:02 am ET

She sure is a fighter.
Campaining , what was it 6 days on the island to get her 68% win? Yep she fought real hard and less than 30% of the voters turned out.........
......good thing she got those votes to add to her popular vote arguement
......to bad Puerto Rico does not count in the general
......fighting on all the same.........
......Money well spent I'm sure

Obama!

Doug, SD   June 2nd, 2008 10:01 am ET

Is this lady on Medications or WHAT?

Hillay the fat lady sang last night. PR dd not support you to the degree you wanted. You predict 2 million would vote only 250,000 voted. You lose.

BO won the popular vote, most states and most delegates

It's time to get in line and help kick the BUMS out of the White House

DEM 08

Carol, WI   June 2nd, 2008 10:01 am ET

Again, more mis-statements from Hillary that are going to cause her supporters to become even more angry if she does not get the nomination. Her statement, "People have been trying to get me out of this race since Iowa," is a complete lie. Obama gained some momentum after Iowa, but that quickly dissipated after her win in NH. She then did very well on Super Tuesday as planned, but due to her campaign's lack of planning for after Feb 5th she lost 11 in a row. No one started talkinig about her possibly leaving the race until after the Feb. 19th primary in WI.

Clintons, please stop this victim-stancing!!! I work in a prison doing treatment groups for anti-social criminals who play the same victim card – it is not presidential! I would have much more respect for you if you simply acknowledged Obama ran a better campaign than you instead of claiming media bias, sexism, racism, etc.

gina simpson   June 2nd, 2008 10:01 am ET

No SD have left Obama.....even during Rev. Wright and "bittergate". He did have a flip flopper that left Hillary....came over to Obama and then went back but.....give it a day or two....he will probably come back.

Hillary has lost the Primary......and this instability that she is showing as far as accepting it........is making her lose credibility, face and has us all questioning the mindset of a woman that will lie/spin/deceive......basically say or do anything....because she feels "Entitled" to the Presidency.

The hate that she has caused and the deviding of the Party does not make her a Uniter.

The SD see this.....see through her lies and attacks.....and know our great Country is in dire need of change and THAT is why they are lining up behind Obama.

RJ,CA   June 2nd, 2008 10:01 am ET

This still needs to go to the convention. And it's ONLY at the convention that the superdelegates should finally have their "votes" (?) counted. She has proven that she is more "electable," regardless of the manipulations of the DNC. Her recent wins certainly underscore that. And, let's get real - if the Trinity fiasco had aired earlier, Obama would not have gotten anywhere near the number of states he did. Nevertheless, the Trinity fiasco will continue to haunt Obama throughout the general election, if he is the nominee. And that will seriously flaw the Democratic Party's chances to win. But go ahead, DNC, dig your own grave!

Carieann   June 2nd, 2008 9:59 am ET

Desperation, thy name is Hillary

peakarach,des moines   June 2nd, 2008 9:59 am ET

Hillally,please take this thing all the way to convention.

Go Hillary!

Lillie   June 2nd, 2008 9:58 am ET

Billary, concede is the only option!

After further review,Texas.   June 2nd, 2008 9:58 am ET

Well Hillary,your way ahead on the lie count.

Mike   June 2nd, 2008 9:57 am ET

Hillary's win yesterday is important because no one knows how many superdelegates are going to back her but the Puerto Rico win certainly won't *decrease* that number.

Folks, don't fool yourselves into thinking Obama has this thing locked up. Do you think the superdelegates are interested in dragging this thing out (possibly weakening our position for November) for no apparent reason? If there weren't superdelegates considering putting their support behind Hillary, the announcements would have been made long ago and this would be over.

The hysteria surrounding this thing is getting ridiculous. And it's getting hard to find anyone whose head is screwed on tight enough to be able to discuss the topic without displaying blatant bias one way or the other.

Remember: What's important is which is the stronger candidate vs. John McCain. Just because he or she is your favorite, that doesn't make him or her the stronger candidate!

Kelby   June 2nd, 2008 9:56 am ET

It is difficult to believe that she thinks that she is winning the popular vote because she is counting a contest where Obama's name was not on the ballot. IS SHE SERIOUS? OH MY GOD! She IS serious!
That is not fair by any measures

Shaq314   June 2nd, 2008 9:56 am ET

How is it that Hillary thinks that she is ahead in popular votes when her running mate's name was not on the ballot in Michigan? I understand she is fighting the fight of her life, but fairness is key. She is showing how manipulative she can be when it comes to getting what she wants. Rules are rules for a reason Hillary!

Joyce in Florida   June 2nd, 2008 9:55 am ET

Come on all you super delegates out there, let's stand behind Hillary Clinton so she can become our nominee for President. You know that she is the stronger candidate to beat John McCain. Please please, just look at the will of the voters so far. It is apparent that we all WANT Senator Clinton as our nominee for the next President. Do no be bullied by the Obama campaign and their staff. This bullying has gone on long enough and our delegates and super delegates should make their decision from their own hearts and also should follow the will of the people. We still love and support you Senator Clinton 100%. Keep fighting all the way to the convention. GO HILLARY 08!!!!!!!!

Think - FL   June 2nd, 2008 9:55 am ET

Puh-lease. The cascade of superdels is just about to begin... and it ain't towards you.

Bryan   June 2nd, 2008 9:55 am ET

WOW….I just read a story on three credible web sites that says the RNC has a tape of Michelle Obama ranting about whites at Trinity Church. They have scoured hours and hours of tape and are going to hold onto it until September. If Hillary can get this now, she will have to be the nominee….come on CNN research!!! Find out at least let us find out, lord knows you will report the Clinton women issue in vanity fair which is all hearsay too.

Jim   June 2nd, 2008 9:54 am ET

You're the best Hillary, and we wouldn't have any other! Keep it up and we are going to take you all the way! Never stop!

Hillary 2008, 2012.

SHIRLEY-OHIO   June 2nd, 2008 9:54 am ET

If any superdelegates shift and go for Hillary Clinton they are as sick as she is and should be mentally evaluated.

FRANK RIVAS   June 2nd, 2008 9:53 am ET

your political obituary is already carved in a stone at the politician's graveyard in capitol hill.

Nancy   June 2nd, 2008 9:53 am ET

And the beat goes on.............. Has anyone wondered who videotaped both Pastors in Obama's church? One guess. The media is putting Clinton on a pedestal and re-hashing every possible negative ad they can on Obama. Nothing is beyond her doing to get this nomination. Nothing!!!! Super delegates, please let this be over soon. And Obama, please do not put this woman on the ticket with you.

O8AMA

Susan   June 2nd, 2008 9:53 am ET

This must be the new word of this week: Political Obituary.

It's always something, isn't it?

Hillary can say what she wants, but even her staff and hard-core supporters can smell the coffee. This contest will end this week, whether or not she chooses to acknowledge the fact.

Now we will see exactly what the Clintons are made of. Are they going to 'campaign their hearts out' for Obama and the Democratic party, or will there be more sour grapes and pointy barbs along the way? I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

Dave in VA   June 2nd, 2008 9:53 am ET

Actually, Hillary, your obituary was written weeks ago. You're just the only person left in the country who hasn't come to terms with your campaign's death.

Dave   June 2nd, 2008 9:52 am ET

What a Nut! That lady needs to have her head examined by a team of professional shrinks!!!

With her being this insane now, just imagine what would happen IF she were allowed to be the next Democratic nominee.... the Republicans would eat her alive in the general election!

Go home HilLIARy.... IT...... IS............................... OVER!!!!!!!

POST THIS   June 2nd, 2008 9:52 am ET

HILLARY'S IS DEBT SPENDING RIGHT NOW, SHE RAISE 200 MILLION THEN LOANED HERSELF 11 MILLION AND STILL SHE'S 22 MILLION IN THE HOLE WHICH MEANS SHE WILL WANT THE VP SPOT OR FOR HIS SUPPORTER TO PAY OFF HER DEBT.

Sam   June 2nd, 2008 9:52 am ET

As a republican I think this stuff is awesome. Keep it up Democrats! I hope it fractures your party into a million little pieces.

Not that it matters cause you wont win anyway. The good old silent majority will always defeat you.

Scott, Charlotte   June 2nd, 2008 9:51 am ET

Pathetic sore loser.

Allan   June 2nd, 2008 9:51 am ET

You are correct, Senator Clinton. Superdelegates are free to change their mind. And to date, virtually every superdelegate who has changed his/her mind has left you and joined Senator Obama.

After Tuesday, expect many more of these superdelegates to change their minds as well.

How overwhelming must Senator Obama's lead in delegates be before you will acknowledge that you have lost?

Ed, Santa Fe NM   June 2nd, 2008 9:51 am ET

GO AWAY HILLARY AND TAKE YOUR MEGALOMANIA WITH YOU.

hillary supporter!!   June 2nd, 2008 9:50 am ET

Omg Hillary is the best if no Hillary im voting for Mcain and i hope hillary will be his vp wooo go Hillary.

Mcain/Hillary 08

Abena   June 2nd, 2008 9:48 am ET

Whatever you say, Hillary!!!!!!!

Sally Mae: Ex-Hillary Supporter   June 2nd, 2008 9:47 am ET

CHILD PLEASE!!!

OBAMA '08 & '12

Patria Amor   June 2nd, 2008 9:42 am ET

Hillary's actuations do not deserve any decent comment. She has gone nuts...

Bob Price   June 2nd, 2008 9:41 am ET

Hillary is getting desperate. Yes Superdelegates can change their mind, but the question is: should they?

She agreed to the rules when the DNC disciplined Michigan and Florida and even Barak showed the honor not to have his name on the ballot. What's funny is that conservative radio hosts like Sean Hannity predicted that Hillary would use this current strategy if she was desperate enough. She knew the rules, agreed to them, but now that things aren't going her way she has to change the rules.

If I were a Democrat (I'm not...I belong to the now defunct Federalist party), there is no way I'd vote for Hillary. She has shown that personal ambition goes beyond anything...the rules, the party, or anything else.

Mike from Westchester   June 2nd, 2008 9:41 am ET

Like with many of her other statements, it should be pointed out that people have not been trying to get her out of the race "since Iowa". Another oft repeated Clinton claim that leaves reasonable people scratching their heads.

The calls for her to exit really began after her "fire-wall" that was supposed to bring her candidacy back to life (TX, OH, RI, VT), netted he only 4 delegates vs. Obama. The writing, which was already on the wall, has been in large bold letters since then. Her big winning stretch from those primaries through to Pennsylvania, a state with demographics tailor made for Hillary, netted her only 5 delegates, a margin that was erased three-times over on May 6 (IN, NC).

Senator Obama is expected eclipse the 2,118 required for the nomination this week. It remains to be seen if she concedes at that point. In any event, her actions will reveal her intent.

Olivia   June 2nd, 2008 9:40 am ET

Sen. Clinton should realize that there seem to be forces in place ready to be activated to work against her. She must realize that she is not the one the party chose a long time ago to be the nominee, that she is upsetting the carefully laid plans by being too good a campaigner and being loved by so many of us dastardly women.

All who have voted for her love her, although if you go by what the media project, you would think she is the worst person ever. Wrong.

Run in 2012. Show your strength, Hillary. Don't be a back-seat vp to Obama, you are MUCH better than that. With regards to your so-called friends in the senate who are not really for you.....that's ok......freedom of speech and choice and all that......just proceed with caution.

bill clinton jr   June 2nd, 2008 9:40 am ET

She is A JOKE

shirley   June 2nd, 2008 9:40 am ET

Clinton will make every effort to lie, cheat and steal her way to the nomination, even taking it to the convention. She has turned this election into a circus for her own ambitions.

Umpire   June 2nd, 2008 9:39 am ET

ZZZZZZZZZZZZZ

jfs Memhis, Tn   June 2nd, 2008 9:39 am ET

There is but one option............concede and support Obama. He now is in control of the Democratic Party and by becoming an OBSTICLE to this Parties goals in November will not get her very far , especially if opportunities are extended to her on an Obama Ticket or Cabinet.

Steve   June 2nd, 2008 9:38 am ET

She lost FAIR AND SQUARE. STOP trying to make this out to be some new Bush v Gore type of thing!!!

If she keeps it up she is going to cause dems to move into the rep side the same as the Bush admin did for the rep. But its good for America in a way. Its pushing people of both sides to the independent isle. Every true patriotic American is an independent and not ruled by "lables" and "teams".

This is America NOT England we are not AND WILL NOT be ruled by blood or family monarchies!!

gary   June 2nd, 2008 9:37 am ET

I hope they shift to you HRC. You are the best canidate to beat MCcain.You are the best for our leader.he system has fixed this race to much for O.B. just because they are bias against a woman president. This country should worry about the qualifications ,and the canidate'strack record, not because the vcanidate is a man.

Mikey, Scottsdale AZ   June 2nd, 2008 9:36 am 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

fairandstraight   June 2nd, 2008 9:36 am ET

Maybe some of the superdelegates that are supporting Sen. Clinton will change their minds after they have clearly seen how selfish she is.

The lead in the popular vote she is claiming is big, but she wants the voters to think that the lead in the delegate count that Sen. Obama holds is slight. I would say 48 delegates away for the end is a great deal compared to 203 delegates away.

The truth is, she is not leading in any area except ignorance.

Grant   June 2nd, 2008 9:36 am ET

She will lose about 20 of her own by lunch when the rest of the Cali block moves over which is expected today....not sure, she may be waiting by the phone until 3am, but it is not ringing......lol

ap   June 2nd, 2008 9:35 am ET

While I support Obama...I commend her will to fight!!

However, I surely hope she does not take it to the convention and make it bad!!

Kelly   June 2nd, 2008 9:35 am ET

I used to have so much respect for Hillary Clinton, for so many reasons.

But over the course of this campaign, her decisions have made it abundantly clear that she would make a terrible president.

And her disingenous and increasingly bizarre pronouncements ('I'm ahead in the popular vote"??) only serve to underscore this sad truth.

Marc, Toronto   June 2nd, 2008 9:34 am ET

I look for many super delegates to endorse Barack Obama today so that he can make his victory speech in St. Paul tomorrow night.

This will all be over in 36 hrs.

Bitter   June 2nd, 2008 9:34 am ET

The guy behind her in the picture has the same look as the rest of us when she says she's ahead in anything but her own twisted mind.

Rudy NYC   June 2nd, 2008 9:34 am ET

Let me draw an anology since this is an Olympic year.

Winning the Olympic gold medal is not about being the best in the world. It is not about winning world championships leading up to the games. It is not about looking the part, feeling the part, or being the part. It is not about beliefs, or statistics. It is not about hope, dreams or predictions. It is not about fan popularity or media coverage.

It is about mental and physical preparation to be the best in the world on that day that comes along once every 4 years. What has happened in the past, whatever reputation that you may have, all of that is irrelevant.

MD FOR OBAMA   June 2nd, 2008 9:32 am ET

Just so you know ho divisive Clinton has become... Didi you know that her supporters are player hating on Obama soo much that Oprah Winfrey's popularity amongst white women has declined since she openly supported Barack!

This women needs to stop the madness and go home and spend some time with Bill cause he apparently is reverting back to his old ways of womanizing and cheating. CNN REPORT THAT!

Barbara Campbell, Asheville, NC   June 2nd, 2008 9:32 am ET

Thankfully, the superdelegates are intelligent and savvy enough to see through Hillary's propaganda and deceit. She continues to outright lie about the popular vote, and of course doesn't mention that a substantial percentage of those who voted for her are Limbaugh Republicans. The supers also know HOW she got some of the vote – through dirty tricks and smears and distortions. She ran her campaign into the ground, and never "got" that the American people are sick and tired of negative politics.

Hillary may continue to run, but she's more likely to unite the Democratic party against her and sabotage her own political future.

Geoff   June 2nd, 2008 9:32 am ET

She is NOT ahead in the popular vote!!!!

marylee wagerman atlanta,ga   June 2nd, 2008 9:32 am ET

OBAMA = THE OBAMINEE

taylor richmond virginia   June 2nd, 2008 9:31 am ET

they could.............but they will probably do the opposite.

Typical bitter white person   June 2nd, 2008 9:29 am ET

Obamanation is right! Rules are rules! We should stick to them!

Let's start with New Orleans. All those people who chose not to buy flood insurance and pocketed the savings knew what the consequences were. They should give back every penny of government money they have received. Why should my tax dollars go to people who broke the rules out of greed?

Let's move on to the mortage foreclosures. All those people signed the papers agreeing to pay the higher interest rates at a future date while pocketing the savings on the initial low rate. They should have to live with the foreclosures that will now haunt them. Why should I be penalized with buying a smaller house and paying a higher interest rate the whole time because I had enough sense to know I couldn't afford the rate increases that came with those "too good to be true" deals? I played by the rules and now the government wants to bail out the idiots that bought houses they couldn't afford. That's not playing by the rules.

On to churches that involve themselves in politics. The rules are clear and they should lose their tax exempt status by breaking them.

You see, Obamanation only likes the rules that favor them and even then play fast and loose with them. I mean, pa-leeze! The man did not get a single, varifiable vote in Michigan and he gets delegates based on what the party thinks he would have gotten if he had left his name on the ballot?

This independent is voting for McCain in November. The way Obama supporters will justify anything the man says and does while completely ignoring facts and good judgment is scarey. This nation is in trouble and Obama will only make it worse by further dividing this nation along racial lines. His campaign (which he should be controlling better if he disagrees) has turned everyone who disagrees with the man into an uneducated bigot instead of recognizing that some of us see the man for what he is – untried, untested, unknown, and unelectable.

Less, Austin Tx   June 2nd, 2008 9:29 am ET

There is nothing to challenge, the DNC committee has already made their decision and it is time to move on.

Of course it was "unwarranted" for Hillary because it didn't benefit only her.

If it had been the other way around, Obama was behind and she was ahead – No Way Hillary would have argued any voters rights, she would have argued the fact that they broke the rules.

She didn't care before she found out she was losing and a lot of self- respected people knows this. It is time for Hillary to stop and realize that she actually doesn't have the "controlled power" over the DNC committee as she thought she had.

Jason   June 2nd, 2008 9:29 am ET

Pathetic!

no spin and straight talk for Obama 08   June 2nd, 2008 9:28 am ET

I have to agree with the repugs: the clintons are unfit for leadership.

IloveVA   June 2nd, 2008 9:28 am ET

The hostility coming from Clinton and her camp is really ugly.

This whole Michigan and Florida thing is crazy. If she thought they should be counted she should have said so from the start but she thought she would walk through the nomination so she paid it no attention. NOW ALL OF A SUDDEN ITS A VOTER'S RIGHTS ISSUE? No its a last grab for power issue and we see through it!

If clinton is anywhere on the ticket, I will not vote.

Obama/Albright '08

james   June 2nd, 2008 9:28 am ET

Hillary – you are absolutely the strongest candidate hands down. It's too bad the young voters just simply think undefined change is the prescription for this great country. They don't get it – we are going to get change with anyone... if that's all we want then maybe we should push Reverand Wright for president – now that would bring CHANGE.

Clinton supporters, we must teach the ignorance of Obama followers and do what's best for them and all. Vote McCain 08 for Clinton '12.

robert e lowe   June 2nd, 2008 9:27 am ET

hey hillary cnn wan't let me say any good about you

Cynthia   June 2nd, 2008 9:26 am ET

The superdelegates would have to do a whole lotta shifting in order for her to make up the numbers. Senator Obama is about 41 away give or take from reaching 2118. We all know that he will get there easily before she would possibly get the shifting that she would need to even catch up. Everyone knew that she was expected to win by large numbers in Puerto Rico, so there is no surprise there. We will have to wait and see what South Dakota and Montana brings to each of the candidates.

Cammi317   June 2nd, 2008 9:26 am ET

If they wanted to shift, they would have done so by now. You know, like the way they keep shifting from Clinton to Obama.

obama =supporter==ARKANSAS   June 2nd, 2008 9:26 am ET

every day i am inlitened more to see how power hungry the clintons are to go on,knowing they are destroying any hope to put the dem.party back in the wh. if she can't win, no dem will win
she is handing it to mcsain on one of her silver platters. god forbid, hillary think and grow up. we the voters owe you nothing. you owe us the right to have a better future then the past. you are taking it away from us. but with your money, you don't care. i am a 65 year old white woman in arkansas and i speak for myself only, i lost all respect for the clintons, and your legacy in ar is gone, bills is to. don't say you care for our country, don't say you are ahead in pop. votes, you are delusonal, it is not so
just go away

please post this

Just -- wow.   June 2nd, 2008 9:25 am ET

If Clinton is really so ignorant of the principles of mathematics, let's hope she doesn't manage to steal the primary! She can scream "I'm better. I'M better. I'M BETTER!" all she wants to, but that doesn't make it so.

Travis   June 2nd, 2008 9:24 am ET

Well if the current trend keeps up then superdelegates will be switching from Clinton to Obama.

Clinton would have to secure 88% of the remaining Superdelegate to clinch the nomination. Granted, hell could freeze over and pigs could fly but I'm guessing that's not going to happen between now and the convention.

Char   June 2nd, 2008 9:23 am ET

Clinton is an Angry, Bitter and Mean Woman
She needs to Go Away and Keep a Better EYE
on Bill's roaming EYES to the Ladies

Tom Huntington,NY   June 2nd, 2008 9:22 am ET

Yes the SDs could shift but probably not in her direction.

It's time to call off the dogs and concentrate on defeating McLame.

Carlos From NJ   June 2nd, 2008 9:21 am ET

As much as I loved the Clintons, I simply can't understand how they refuse to accept the reality when they it comes to losing. HRC, stops bringing our party down. You LOST and there's no way around that.

If the so call "Super Delegates" continue to play Clinton's game and allow this to continue any further than tomorrow, then the Democrats don't deserve to win in November.

Gabrielle, Lancaster SC   June 2nd, 2008 9:21 am ET

I can respect the fact that Sen. Clinton is willing to fight for what she wants; however, it is difficult for me to respect her and her supporters crying that Florida and Michigan are so disenfranchised and that their votes aren't being counted the way they were supposed to.

If those states had followed the rules, this would be a non-issue. It's amazing that so many Clinton supporters actually blame Sen. Obama for this mess. He simply followed the rules. Why should he be penalized for doing so. The way the DNC decided to split the votes wasn't necessarily fair to Sen. Obama, but that's life.

I would really appreciate it if Clinton supporters would step out of their emotions for a minute and imagine how you would be feeling if the tables were turned, and Sen. Obama was calling for a rule change just because it suited his needs.

Dan   June 2nd, 2008 9:20 am ET

Clinton will soon be ashamed of not conceeding earlier. she's behaving like a little girl. Obama will definately get the 48 to win and unite the party. Obama! Obama!! Obama!!!

Anonymous   June 2nd, 2008 9:20 am ET

She's still in denial.

FreshAir   June 2nd, 2008 9:20 am ET

oh, it IS written. she's just forgotten how to read.

Susan MO   June 2nd, 2008 9:16 am ET

Keep going HIllary.

Our family hopes you will be the next president.

Hillary 08

Roger Cyr   June 2nd, 2008 9:16 am ET

It was obvious at the DNC meeting that the protesters was orchestrated by Hillary which was disgusting, screaming disruptive behaviour although it did reflect perfectly the arrogant and entitled behaviour that the Clintons hav displayed during this destructive ordeal. She has no values and is a pitiful site to see them unable to accept the inevitable

Farrell, Houston, Tx   June 2nd, 2008 9:15 am ET

Yes, the superdelegates can switch but with so few left undecided and Obama having the largest count, they won't be switching over to Hillary.

Ab-TX   June 2nd, 2008 9:14 am ET

She is acting like a 6 years old girl begging Santa for her dream doll.
She can do with all her tricks to to persuade Santa to give that doll to her."Only Good honest, never lie girls will have the doll", Santa said.
I guess, she is NOT qualified for that doll.

Phillis B   June 2nd, 2008 9:14 am ET

I think Sen. Clinton is beginning to realize her chances for the nomination are between slim and none. Hopefully she will end this in a graceful way but with her behaviour throughout the campaign, I doubt it. Whatever happens in the next week or so, it's sure going to be interesting. I just hope the party can pull itself together, and keep McCain out of the whitehouse. I hope those that threaten to vote McCain if Hillary doesn't get the nod will stop and think about what they're doing. Our country cannot continue on it's downward spiral that Bush and his kind have caused.

quent97   June 2nd, 2008 9:12 am ET

So now we're back to delegates are we? And if the supers don't buy the popular vote angle then what? Not to mention that the popular vote angle only signifies that Hillary is still not abiding by the rules of how a democratic nom is choosen. This goes to show that she will not abide by nor respect the rules of her own party yet she wants to lead it.

I once said I would be proud to vote for either candidate and that as a dem I am fortunate to have 2 very viable candidates running for prez, both with my concerns at heart, but I no longer feel this way. I can no longer continue to make excuses for the twists and bends and spin that Hillary has put out. I am trying really hard to hang on to even a shred of respect for Hillary but it's getting harder and harder everyday.

Nevertheless I must concede in that as a life long dem I will vote dem regardless, even if grudgingly should the nom be Hillary by some miracle.

GO DEMS!!!

JustADude   June 2nd, 2008 9:12 am ET

Sen. Clinton,

The only option left is the "nuclear" one and even then it could cause more harm to your camp then Sen. Obamas. So the ball is in your hands...... what will it be ? (Love to see thing get hot)

WOOWWW !! These primaries are the best yet in ages.......

Jamaal Kansas   June 2nd, 2008 9:10 am ET

Yes we Can Obama 08 at out this Whole Primary Clinton has tried to spin her Arguments but they are not working since Feb.5 Barack Obama has gotton almost 200 super delegates to Hillary's 60 that means he argument is falling on deaf ears.

Mario   June 2nd, 2008 9:09 am ET

We all know Obama will be claiming victory later this week, but he really has no business doing so. Super delegates are not like pledged delegates; they can change their mind at any time. In fact, quite a few have already, so there is no reason why they couldn't change them again. If the Democratic party really wanted Obama, Hillary would not be doing so well. The fact is that the party is afraid to nominate Obama, for whatever reason, and quite a few are looking to jump ship. She's right to stay in the race; this nomination is still very much up in the air.

A Shot Of Realism   June 2nd, 2008 9:09 am ET

Relentless. And not in a good way.

I hope Obama offers her a cabinet position that is all title, little/no excitement working in the West Wing.

She can still enjoy the White House that way, but she still has to go home at the end of the day.

Poor Hillary… I bet that will be considered ‘sexist’ too.

WOMAN 4 OBAMA   June 2nd, 2008 9:09 am ET

She sounds like a whiny baby, and the scary part about it is that i actually believe she will not be dropping out, even if he does get the 2118 votes to win. She is killing the democratic party!!!!!!! KILLING!!! HELP US!!!!

ellen   June 2nd, 2008 9:09 am ET

Give it up Hillary! You are beginning to look pathetic and grabbing at anything to hold on. Think about that song in Dreamgirl where Hudson song " I an't going no where" in a sense – she was pitful begging to hold on when they told her it was all over.

You are a strong beautiful woman. But look how you are going out. You got my sympathy now – a desperate woman that will do anything to win. You don't abid by the rules. Now that you are losing – you want everyone to the change the rules for you. The DNC was more than accommodating to you. Which you really deserve nothing!

B - NYC   June 2nd, 2008 9:08 am ET

There is no stronger person running in this race that Senator Clinton... She clearly can take a beating and makes level-headed decisions. This is a leader and the one person who can Govern our Nation.

Unlike Barrack Hussein Obama, who to date has made most decisions based on the media pressuring him into it (ex; Rev. Wright) Senator Clinton has pressed on, kept her head high and has the experience needed to get us out of debt and end this needless war.

If she does not get the nomination... I personally will not vote as no other is worthy and I find them equally bad...

Dan (TX)   June 2nd, 2008 9:08 am ET

Hey fellow democrats! It's time to do away with the elitist SUPERDELEGATE system. After all of us voted, we still don't have a nominee. The fat-cat party superdelegates are going to pick our nominee and they answer to no one. So much for "count every vote." Some votes count way more than others – reminds me of the USSR.

Time to change the delegate system in the Democratic party to eliminate SUPERDELEGATES. Strip them of their power and give it back to the ordinary voter (or are we too stupid?).

Diane Moore   June 2nd, 2008 9:07 am ET

GO HOME HILLARY. QUIT TRYING TO BEAT A DEAD HORSE.THE CLINTON NAME HAS BECOME A SICK LAME JOKE...DIANE /CANADA

Christina from Chicago   June 2nd, 2008 9:06 am ET

Why us she getting away with such a huge lie?? The only way she is winning the popular vote is to "disenfranchise" (that's right I said it Hillary) the 200 some odd thousand voters in MI that went for Obama. It's true that we don't know exactly how many went for him, but it's safe to say he had a substantial number of them. And he certainly had at least one. Claiming the popular vote is a downright lie! Why hasn't anyone called her on this? I've seen people saying it's not "entirely true" or "somewhat faulty" but no one has come out and asked her about it yet. Still waiting on the truth to set us free. OBAMA '08!!!

Mac   June 2nd, 2008 9:06 am ET

Do you think she'll even admit its over AFTER the votes are tallied if she doesnt get the nomination? Im thinking 'Recount' (as in the movie, aka 2000 Gen Elec) all over again.

The democrats are just handing McCain the elec if they dont get their acts together.

Pretty amazing since this election 11 months ago was considered to be a guaranteed dem. win.

The democrat party, Snatching Defeat from the claws of victory.

walt ohio   June 2nd, 2008 9:06 am ET

How can she count PR as a landslide victory? She beat Obama by 2 to 1, but how come only around four hundred thousand voted? One would think that if she were so GREAT, everyone would have ran out to vote for the Queen!!!!! Did you see Terry McCauliffe on Morning Joe today? Running his mouth, and holding up a bottle of RUM. Looked like he was drunk, no wonder his math sucks. The guy reminds you of a carnival salesman. Bye, Bye Hillary! GOOD RIDDANCE

Spirit of America   June 2nd, 2008 9:05 am ET

Persistence and perseverance are presidential qualities. Ditching a church which gave you political life and throwing out a pastor who gave you spiritual guidance are not. Hillary is a public servant; Obama just another politician who will do anything usurp power.

Caryn, Washington DC   June 2nd, 2008 9:05 am ET

I wonder if she will have that idiotic grin plastered to her face when she finally has to concede to Obama.

FLORIDA Voter for Barack Obama   June 2nd, 2008 9:04 am ET

She's about to get blown out by Montana & South Dakota tomorrow. Then, the supers will officially end it. If she chooses to go on from there still whining, her credibility will be shot. The majority of Americans will turn their back on her. As for her supporters, they will be all she has left, and folks, they are not enough for her to steal this thing.

shegenisl   June 2nd, 2008 9:04 am ET

It's a shame what someone will do if things don't go their way. If she's insinuating the shift of superdelegates, that means she has something up her sleeve. I'm a democratic supporter and was please with both candidates. They both had the same amount of resources , time, and preparedness to run their campaign and the person who didn't take anything for granted prevailed. This should be a lesson learned. Experienced doesn' t run a country , common sense does.

Rod In Houston   June 2nd, 2008 9:04 am ET

The following comments were the talking points constantly repeated by the media pundits, Democrat party leaders, and so-called uncommitted super delegates (closeted Obama supporters), and The Obama Campaign.

" If 795 of my colleagues decide this election, I will quit the Democratic Party. I feel very strongly about this," Donna Brazile told CNN.

"If the superdelegates were to tip the balance against the popular vote, the turmoil would last long beyond the convention," longtime Democratic Party strategist Tad Devine said.

"I do think that they have a respect - it's not just following the returns, it's also having a respect for what has been said by the people," Nancy Pelosi said. "It would be a problem for the party if the
verdict would be something different than the public has decided."

When those statements were uttered, the Obama supporters believed Obama would lead with the popular vote at the end of the contests. If the will of the people is the most important thing, then the will of the people should be respected. How do we determine the will of the people??? We count the votes.

John in PA   June 2nd, 2008 9:03 am ET

Could BHO stumble any worse towards the finish line? Obamabots, if you do not court the Hillary backers, you will lose big in November. Keep that in mind as you are commenting.

mazola   June 2nd, 2008 9:03 am ET

Its over Hillary ..acccept it and lets start campaigning for the General election.

OBAMA 08

BREAKING NEWS:   June 2nd, 2008 9:03 am ET

OUR STRONGER CANDIDATE IS SEN. BARACK OBAMA. OR ARE YOU NAIVE?

AND YES, OUR SUPERDELEGATES ARE "FREE" TO CHANGE THEIR MINES AND SOME HAVE. THE CHANGED AND ENDORSED SEN. OBAMA.

HILLARY HAS 48HRS TO MOVE OUT OF THE WAY...BEFORE I REALLY GET MAD AND "PUSH" HER.

Deb   June 2nd, 2008 9:03 am ET

Take it to floor if you have to Hillary!

We the people have spoken!

And if the Super Delegates are smart and want to win in November with their Lifelong base in place, they will listen to the Will of the people!

If the will of the people is ignored….

I will be registering as a Republican and working the phone banks and donating all my disposable income to see that a qualified candidate is elected to our Highest Office!

Hillary 08

teresa from Canada   June 2nd, 2008 9:03 am ET

Democrats don't need the Republicans to even fight to lose this election – Obama will NOT beat McCain – Hillary will!
Shame on you America – you are struck with this rock star and ignoring the simple facts – Obama will lose the general election and you will end up with at least 4 more years of Republican war mongering government and ballooning deficits AND YOU KNOW WHAT – you deserve it!
You had the chance to win with Hillary and win big and you have blown it!
Democrats will not win the blue collar, catholic, female, or hispanic or swing state vote with Obama – you have done it to yourselves
SHAME ON YOU AMERICA – you want flash – well this is going to be a flash in the pan and then over – YOU GET WHAT YOU DESERVE!
STUPID STUPID STUPID

Phishmelt   June 2nd, 2008 9:03 am ET

Go Hillary Go. Don't let the other candidate win by throwing out votes and delegates for the you. florida voted and they took 19 delegates away from you. michigan voted and obama was afraid to campaign there. he is shrewd. he knew he was finding loop-holes in the system. and they took your delegates away and just gave them to him. gave them. i think i should get some delegates there myself since i wasn't on the ticket.

Karl   June 2nd, 2008 9:02 am ET

This is the closest Democratic nomination we have had in some time. I have been enjoying the process this year and have been sickened by all the people calling for a quick end.

I find it especially sickening that that old hag Nancy Pelosi is whining for uncommitted delegates to announce their endorsement. Last I checked, she was an uncommitted superdelegate who had not announced her endorsement-what is she waiting for if she is so impatient for the other uncommitted superdelegates to announce. Give me a break and try and get some work done in the Senate for a change.

I hope the superdelegates recognize that the popular vote is the will of the people. maybe after this election we can re-look at the Democratic nomination process and actually come up with a fair system that does count each vote. Caucuses make no sense to me-just have people go to the polls, count the votes, and let it be done-do we really need all these crazy ways to award delegates? One vote=one person......

John in Ohio   June 2nd, 2008 9:02 am ET

Quit it.

Obama supporter   June 2nd, 2008 9:02 am ET

In your dreams Hill!

Denise P Quinton   June 2nd, 2008 9:02 am ET

Obama can speak about clinching the nomination, however, when push comes to shove, the bottom line is Hillary won the majority of the votes, even with some of her votes being given away to OBAMA by the DNC. Press on Hillary, you have supporters throughout the country who care about the illusion created by Obama and his supporters, he is now at all what he appears to be and will never win the White House, just read the blogs and listen to Hillary supporters, we will never elect Obama in 08. We love you Hillary and know you will never let them get you down

TEXAS TRAIL DOG   June 2nd, 2008 9:01 am ET

Don't quit Hillary. Take it to the floor of the convention. All you Super Delegates you need to vote as your State did. If Hillary won that state then cast your vote that way. Even the delegates that endorsed Obama you need to back up if your state's popular vote for Hillary. I'm tired of traitor's attitude. Hillary you have nothing to lose. THERE ARE MULTITUDES OF US DEMOCRATS THAT WILL NOT VOTE FOR A TICKET WITH OBAMA'S NAME ON IT SO DON'T PUT YOUR NAME BESIDE HIS. WE WILL AND GET THIS DUMMY DNC VOTE FOR JOHN McCAIN.

Patrick   June 2nd, 2008 9:01 am ET

I had some respect for her a long time ago. the constant lies, double sided nature, and stupid commments through her race has made me lose every ounce of respect.

After the RULE BREAKING STATES got seated, she still wasnt happy. Why? They still BROKE THE RULES, and never should have been seated. Those votes should have been thrown out the window. She even agreed with that in the start but now doesnt.

SHE IS TO DOUBLE SIDED!

Just give me a break people. Open you eyes, seek help or whatever, but just see this woman for who she really is.

Ted, Washington DC   June 2nd, 2008 9:01 am ET

She should stay in and the super delegates should hold their horses. In fact even the committed ones should put their decision in abeyance not because of popular vote or other but rather because Obama has not gone trough the procees of vetting. If he stumbles but the dices had been cast then the whole dream of taking the Whire House would collapse. Obama is an opportunist and one day he may have pay the price. If so then let it be him that pays the price and the rest of the electoral. So hold on your horses. At present we only have images of Obama but not the substance that we would need to have before we make a choice.

Ross in MD   June 2nd, 2008 9:01 am ET

She is as delusional as Bush and McBush.

Bush: We can win in Iraq. Stay the course!
Clinton: We can win the nomination! Stay the course!

Eddie G   June 2nd, 2008 9:01 am ET

They should shift because she says so...right?

Her claim that she has the most popular vote would be strong, if that is how the nominating process works, but it doesn't. You can't change the rules during the game. In baseball, if you have more base runners, but not as many runs, you lose. In football, if you have more yards, but not more points, you lose. In Hockey, if you have more shots on goal, but less goals, you lose. In this primary election, if you have more popular votes (accoding to Clinton math of course), but less delegates, YOU LOSE. So, Hillary, please take your ball and go home, you have LOST!

Norb   June 2nd, 2008 9:01 am ET

Wow! Puerto Rico primary turned out what? 20% of the voters? Plus, they can't even vote in the general election. I hear she's the favorite in Jamaica.

Nick - Arlington, VA   June 2nd, 2008 8:59 am ET

shes gonna just suspend her campaign in the hopes something happens until the convention and or receiving some peace offering from Obama and if not she'll unify at the convention....hopefully.

Bob Texas   June 2nd, 2008 8:59 am ET

Ms. Clinton does not understand what it means to bow out gracefully. She continues to throw doubt in the democratic party so she can gain her own interest. Her supporters are not facing reality and neither is she! It does not at this point matter who said what! ITS OVER!!!

Miss M   June 2nd, 2008 8:58 am ET

Ms. Clinton, You have been a strong voice for us, we will continue to support you. Our country needs you as President. I am afraid Mr. Obama has not the experience or strength to lead this country let ,alone beat McCain.

With hearfilled admiration, and respect..God Bless you !

M/ from Nevada

John   June 2nd, 2008 8:57 am ET

Time to join the winning team HRC, Obama will be President.

Steve, New York, New York   June 2nd, 2008 8:57 am ET

Time to haul Hillary off to a mental hospital. It's over – only imbeciles like Geraldine Ferraro would not understand that.

Marshall   June 2nd, 2008 8:57 am ET

Welcome to "Planet Loss of Reality" Population...Clinton and supporters.

Lolz   June 2nd, 2008 8:56 am ET

Check out that guy to her right!

mozartt   June 2nd, 2008 8:56 am ET

Hillary Clinton is disgusting. She will do everything and ANYTHING to gain power. Even if it means destroying the democractic party.

God help us all!!

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   June 2nd, 2008 8:55 am ET

They've won approximately the same number of votes in primaries.

He has won all but one or two of the caucuses.

He has won more states.

He has more pledged delegates.

He has more superdelegates.

He has NO CAMPAIGN DEBT FOLLOWING HIM AROUND.

Think, people.

She lies even when documentation disproves her lies–

“We need a president who will put us back on the path to fiscal responsibility,” she said. “I am the only candidate running who has told you specifically how I will pay for everything I propose because I want you to hold me accountable.”

There are a couple of problems with this claim, though. First, her campaign is approximately $20 million in debt, even after she loaned over $11 million of her own money to the cause. Several vendors and suppliers have come forward to say they are owed money by the campaign, and her former chief strategist, Mark Penn, is owed $5 million for his services before he parted ways with Clinton.

Second, Clinton received more than five times the number of earmarks than any other senator, according Taxpayers for Common Sense. Their report also found that Clinton is responsible for receiving over $2 billion in earmarks from 2002 to 2006, which is more than either Barack Obama or John McCain.

Dave   June 2nd, 2008 8:51 am ET

Senator Clinton has spent twice as much time in Puerto Rico, Montana, and South Dakota campaigning in the past two weeks as Senator Obama, who was spending time in other states campaigning for the general election. It wouldn't surprise me for Senator Clinton to be very competitive in both Montana and South Dakota tomorrow as a result of Obama's strategy of looking past Senator Clinton by trading punches with McCain. Terry McAuliffe, Senator Clinton's campaign manager, would like the public and the undecided and decided super delegates to believe their has been a change of sentiment or buyers remorse concerning Barrack Obama's appeal amongst the majority of registered democrats, although they have a problem with providing evidence to support their theory since the have taken contrasting positions in reference to polling and their accuracy. They continue to spin and twist information making any argument put forth by their campaign hard to take seriously.

Helen   June 2nd, 2008 8:49 am ET

Hillary's campaign strategies remind me so much of what I found distasteful in her husbands campaign and presidency. I don't think either Clinton realizes that the general population is not as stupid as they'd like to believe we are. If they find it convenient to exaggerate or make up a story, then they do so without blinking. I don't say this with malice, it's just the truth. Then when confronted, they just accuse the press of badmouthing them or try to laugh it off that they "misspoke".
That is why it frightens me to have Hillary as our president. How fair is it for Michigan and Florida to break the rules and hold their primary early? How can Hillary justify them doing so? The other candidates removed their names from the ballots, Hillary kept hers on. Well she knew they were breaking the rules and now she wants to justify their actions for her own purpose. Sure you won in those states Hillary, the other main candidates weren't on the ballot! Please don't try to lead us to believe you won those states because you were the candidate of choice.
My main concern is this.... if you'll be so blatantly behind states breaking the rules because it benefits you, what sort of leader would you be for our country? You can't have it both ways, you're either for people doing what's right or you aren't. It can't be for your own personal benefit that it's ok for them to be bent now and then. What rules will you bend as president that could be harmful for our country because it will advance your cause?
I don't care if our next president is a democrat or republican, just once it would be nice to have a president who was honest. It's time for us, the American citizens to quit being so complacent and demand that our presidents not only be honest with us but also to have OUR best interest in mind, not their own.

Gary Chandler in Canada   June 2nd, 2008 8:49 am ET

Clinton, who Obama should offer the Health Ministry Portfolio to, is not ahead in the Popular Vote, if Fair Reflection is used as a criteria. It is totally DIShonest and INaccurate on her to claim a 1/2 million lead.
When is she going to stop drinking the soup that Wolfson and Ickes feed her? Check out the charts at the 'real clear politics' web site!
Even if you use the FALSE measuring stick the Clinton Camp foists on you, 0% for Obama in MI and dropping, disenfranchising, the 4 States that Obama won, the biggest bad reflection lead she could claim is 300,000, not 1/2 million.
When you *add a fair allocation for Obama in MI, *add the estimates of the 4 states that don't reveal PV, *add the support for Obama in the 'missing' 17% out of Fla (Clinton 49.8% Obama 33%, ?17%, and *add the share of the voters that stayed home in FLA and MI, Obama's PV lead is about 100,000, to which SD and MO will be *added.
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When Ickes can spend all day Saturday, without challenge pulling the wool over eyes about a mythical 73 delegate count in MI, it only encourages him to make false claims of a 1/2 million.
(73 divided by 128 is 57%. Clinton did not get 57% in Mi! Her 55% time 128 is 70! What calculator did Ickes use to get 73? By the way, Obama had to pay a filing fee to remove his name, Clinton avoided that cost!)

An American in Canada for David   June 2nd, 2008 8:48 am ET

Hillary R. Clinton you are a true phoenix (A legendary Arabian bird said to periodically burn itself to death and emerge from the ashes as a new phoenix) that is why no one can write your obituary, until you do, and that will never happen.

Clinton, you are entitled to have the presidential nomination and so say over 18 million of your supporters.

Clinton, you are entitled to have the presidential nomination because you won all of your delegates legitimately.

Clinton, you are entitled to have the presidential nomination because you are the most worthy candidate, even McCain would preferably lose to you.

As oppose to Barack H. Obama, you are an upstart (a presumptuous person) from South Side Chicago.

Obama presumes entitlement to have the presidential nomination because he is the first black presidential candidate.

Obama presumes entitlement to have the presidential nomination because he currently has the most delegates (GIVEN and earned)

Obama presumes entitlement to the presidential nomination because he can read pretty speeches from a Teleprompter.

So, super delegates chose wisely because both candidates have baggage.

However, we know all about H.R. Clinton’s baggage, which comes more from “attached baggage”; while Obama’s baggage is still under lock and key, only his overnight bag has been opened and look what spilled out!!

Fran Mailhot   June 2nd, 2008 8:46 am ET

Hillary, Don't quit now! You are the best person for the Presidency and we all know you are not a quitter. Good luck! And if by the longest stretch of the imagination you lose to Obama I for one will either vote for McCain or not vote at all.

sue calgary   June 2nd, 2008 8:45 am ET

Desperately Seeking The Nomination!!!

Travis   June 2nd, 2008 8:45 am ET

Wishful thinking, anyone?

You have to feel a little bad for HRC...the nomination was hers to lose, and she lost it, even having a strong name brand, money, the lead...after a year+ of campaigning that has to suck. At least she did make history by running for the nomination.

That being said, the Democratic party needs to recognize that the 2008 race is theirs to lose...Hillary should (gracefully) bow out after June 3rd and when Obama gets the delegates to hit the magic number. The party needs to get behind a single nominee, especially since they have a better then average shot of getting the White House this year.

Of course, HRC will probably take it all the way to the convention...so so much for unity. More like sour grapes if she loses...

Hillaryous   June 2nd, 2008 8:43 am ET

Yeah, they're shifting alright... towards Obama!!!
Barackuda!!

Joe   June 2nd, 2008 8:42 am ET

Here's my question for Hillary supporters:
She had an "insurmountable lead" at the beginning of the primaries. She is now behind in delegates and approx $20 million in debt.
Never mind that Hillary chose these people and leads these people:
Is this the campaign organization you want running a campaign in November?

Robert   June 2nd, 2008 8:42 am ET

HERE WE GO AGAIN.........THE VICTIM !
"PEOPLE HAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET ME OUT OF THIS RACE..... NO , SHE KNOWS SHE SHOULD HAVE FOR THE SAKE OF THE PARTY AND OUR COUNTRY "

BUT SHE DOES NOT GIVE A DIME !
FIRST HILLARY, SECOND HILLARY , AND LAST HILLARY

GIVE ME MORE MONEY SO THAT I CAN CONTINUE ON THIS LOSER CAMPAIGN AND MAYBE I CAN PAY HAROLD AND TERRY

FIRST THING THAT CAME OUT OF HER MOUTH TO PEOPLE THAT DO NOT SPEAK ENGLISH – HELP ME WITH DONATIONS -

THE WOMAN IS A MONSTER AND SHOULD BE KICK TO THE MOON AND ALL HER FOLLOWERS TOO

WE CAN WIN THIS WITHOUT THEM
MAKE NO MISTAKE , WE ARE FAMOUS FOR NOT COMING OUT IN RECORD NUMBERS .........ALL WE NEED IS THE RIGHT PEOPLE,
THOSE WHO REALLY CARE FOR THIS COUNTRY TO VOTE

AMEN

Jane, NC   June 2nd, 2008 8:41 am ET

I also am holding out hope that our country has outgrown the practice of putting a less qualified man into the position for which a more qualified woman has applied. Superdelegates must see that had it not been for the Fla./Mich. debacle as well as the flawed caucus method, which eliminates ballot secrecy not to mention significant numbers of citizens, Sen. Clinton would likely be the nominee. Had the Democratic primaries been conducted as the general election is, she would be the nominee. She will probably have the popular vote, and she is the stronger candidate. We all know that if a woman candidate had no more experience or knowledge than he does, their candidacy would not even be considered.

The Ginger Rogers/Fred Astaire model (in which she not only had to dance as well as he did but also had to do so backwards and in high heels, while he still got top billing) has become tiresome beyond ... whatever.

So if Sen. Obama is nominated, it is understandable that mllions of votes will be at risk in Nov.

Sen. Obama cannot heal the party, even if he "reaches out" to women, not after the disgraceful displays of hatred, sexism and disrespect his side has shown to Sen. Clinton and for that matter, President Bill Clinton.

The news shows and chattering pundits who have all but elevated Sen. Obama to sainthood and villified Sen. Clinton may also suddenly become sweetly magnanimous in their treatment of her, but many women won't fall for that either.

Even Sen. Clinton may not be able to heal the divide. Her supporters are not "followers" as many of Sen. Obama's crowd may be. We admire her forebearance and her perseverance in this campaign, but we voted for her, not because we are blindly loyal, but because we know that she is by far the most qualified candidate with the strongest work ethic, and we agree with her on the issues. Our support of her campaign, however, goes deeper than our support for the candidate herself. So if she is not the nominee, she may well not be able to influence our vote after that, no matter how hard she works for Obama, as she will.

Surely Sen. McCain's staff are thinking of what they can offer us.

NLC frm New York   June 2nd, 2008 8:41 am ET

I am sure she will do well in South Dakota and Montana. I will be disgusted if Hillary looses this race. Do not do to her what was done to Al Gore in 2004. If he wins he should put Hillary as his VP because honestly if he does not do that we will have 4 more yrs of Republican issues. Remember Obama has not won the big States that Hillary won. GO HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT or OBAMA/CLINTON 08

JonPeter, Hartford, CT   June 2nd, 2008 8:40 am ET

Clinton should continue the race until Obama has enough delegates to clinch the nomination. Then she needs to help unify the party.

Hers claim to have the popular vote or how she's done since February have been much too one-sided. Obama has as mnay if not more of the popular vote and has done equally well or better since February. What HRC fails to acknowledge is the equal if not better success of her rival.

The one thing that has turned many people off to HRC is her belief that if she is qualified, she deserves the nomination, regardless of how rivals have done. Had she treated Obama with better regard and presented her positive strengths, instead of panicing and resorting to negative tactics, attacking Obama supporters, she probably would have won the nomination.

Unfortunately she didn't, and much of her behavior the past few months counts. She can't go back, and at this point Obama has almost earned the nomination.

I'll be glad when this is over...

Chuck   June 2nd, 2008 8:39 am ET

Stop with the popular vote argurment already Hillary. You are not ahead in any popular vote except that in your unreal world.

Start your engines everyone. It is Obama versus McCain and Yes We Can when this election.

Dixon, Des Moines Iowa   June 2nd, 2008 8:38 am ET

I wonder how much reflecting the 196 Super Delegates who committed to Hillary at the begining did. It was obvious then as now that the political establishment were trying to crown her the Democratic Candidate before a vote was cast.

John in KY   June 2nd, 2008 8:38 am ET

GO HILLARY 08!!

Never NOBAMA

Sharbob   June 2nd, 2008 8:38 am ET

It seems as if Senator Clinton is being penalized for staying in the race! The more she wins, the more the supers go towards Obama. Obviously they are pandering to Obama because they know the Democratic establishment wants him to be the nominee. It is clear to me what is going on. The party wants the Clintons out and nothing that she says will make a difference. I am certain of one thing though, if I am in a bind the first person I would call is Hillary. She is a fighter, she is strong, knowledgeable, smart and she doesn't fold. She will keep fighting until the last dog dies! She is who this country needs to command the global respect that has disappeared with W. If the Democratic Party can't recognize this then they deserve whatever happens to them. I really don't relish the thought of saying "I told you so" four years from now!

Buck Burton   June 2nd, 2008 8:37 am ET

I enjoy watching Hillary struggling and slowly being defeated, I enjoy even more watching her hanging in there and causing turmoil in the party, the longer she lasts and the more damage she does the better.

Ralph   June 2nd, 2008 8:36 am ET

You go girl!! We Hillary supporters will NEVER vote for Obama...17 million votes will go for McCain or a write in for Hillary!!

Hillary has been railroaded by the DNC and the Democratic Party....they will lose millions of party members to Independent.

It is their call and so far they aren't doing so well!!

All the way to the convention Hillary!!!

Stephanie   June 2nd, 2008 8:36 am ET

nonsense!!!!! oh my God cant she bow out with some dignity???????????

oh my God!!! im just not believing what she is doing!

Gigi   June 2nd, 2008 8:36 am ET

Nothing has proven more difficult for senator Clinton than to admit that she has been fairly and squarely defeated. Quitting is one thing, and trying to ignore reality is quite another, the latter places her as a delusional, unable-to-give-up candidate. We all knew from the start that there was going to be a winner and a loser, and apparently Hillary set herself up to be the nominee, which we can understand, what we cannot is the fact that she is unable to grasp the reality that is out there for everyone to see but her. Pack your bags, negotiate with whatever strengths you have on your side, and exit gracefully. Next time it'll be better.

Realistic   June 2nd, 2008 8:35 am ET

Yeah, the SuperDelegates could shift but so far all the shifting (except one confused soul) has been in favor of Barack.

Just come out and be honest: The only reason that you are staying in the race is so that under the federal election laws you can continue to receive donations to try to repay your campaign's debts to yourself.

Otherwise, it's back to the Wal-Mart board of directors for you, tootsie.

Clinton / Lewinsky '16

carlo   June 2nd, 2008 8:34 am ET

I’m ahead in the popular vote, Senator Obama is ahead in the delegates … they’ve never been separated before,” she said

Didn't she say over and over again that McGovern won the delagate vote and Humphrey won the popular vote in 1972? Isn't this what her argument that Obama can't win based on? She just fails to mention how many candidates since 1972 have won the popular vote since 1972 and have lost miserably in the General Election.

She needs to make up her mind. She has been screaming about disenfranchising voters, yet she ignores that fact that:

1. She disenfranchises voters in caucus states by not counting their popular votes, which were not taken. Her excuse? Caucuses are flawed, unlike when Bill won in 1992 and 1996-they were perfectly legitimate then.

2. Hundreds of thousands of voters in Florida and Michigan didn't vote because those votes, according to her, didn't count. People voted based on name recognition, especially so early in the campaign, and she KNOWS that why she got the margins she did.

3. How can you disenfranchse voters in states that have already been stripped of their delegates? That's like counting a football exhibition game toward the regular season record at the end of the season. If the results don't count before the season, they don't count after the season. She and her more racous supporters should be happy for the delegates they got.

4. Obama had the votes at the RBC meeting to get a 50/50 split in Michigan, but compromised and let her get 10 extra delegates from a contest she probably would have lost anyway.

5. Her math has changed at least 8 times since Super Tuesday, you know, back when she said the contest was a delegate race? E really doesnt equal mc square in her world, does it?

Anyone willing to challenge any of this, go ahead, but I know I'm right.

@americans   June 2nd, 2008 8:34 am ET

a bogus popular vote count will never be accepted!

HILLARY, GO HOME!!!!!!!

Obama Supporter in VA   June 2nd, 2008 8:34 am ET

Who is calculating this popular vote for her? This woman is incredibly selfish and a very sore loser.

KeepGoing   June 2nd, 2008 8:34 am ET

She's right! The media and some politicians have been trying to push her out of the race. Last week on CNN the commentators were saying Barack Obama would have gotten out of the race by now and one went as far to say "he would have the good sense to get out". The fact is we do not know if he would drop out (he probably would not) and if this were a landslide win for him I could see her getting out but it's not.

Even with Obama's slight lead there is something that we see in him that is not what we want and the same can be said for her. This race is too close and therefore she should stay in until the end.

Candi SC   June 2nd, 2008 8:34 am ET

Hillary stop telling lies. Hillary you and I know that Bill Clinton was on the Poll list for the most votes. Everyone in Puerto Rico voted for you because the well known name of Clinton was on the ballot and they thought Bill was running again. I hope you can make Puerto RIco a state by the time the 2012 election is near.

Give me a break and stop trying to ruin the democratic party.

Foreign observer   June 2nd, 2008 8:34 am ET

Not willing to see the inevitable course of the things is something you don´t like to watch at your president. It´s a weakness of character !

Kyle   June 2nd, 2008 8:34 am ET

I think Hillary should press on, indefinitely. Even after she's clearly lost the Democratic nomination (ooops she already has), press on. Even after Sen. Obama (hopefully) or Sen. McCain is the President of the United States, press on. Even when she reaches 100 million in debt, press on. Hillary and her suppoerters should make an annual run at the White House, PRESS ON!!!

Louis   June 2nd, 2008 8:34 am ET

Clinton was the 'inevitable' back in 2006. Early in 2008 Obama was the 'unstoppable' bandwagon.

Well now it seems like things are changing again, what goes around, comes around. Compared to Obama and his American Idol fans, Hillary has stronger supporters who stands by her as much as she stood for them.

R.A.   June 2nd, 2008 8:34 am ET

Get real and turn out the lights........it's over already. Popular vote my eye.....can you say CAUCUS? What about those votes???
That lady lives in a dream world that's causing America to have nightmares. What a devisive mess she's caused by over staying her welcome

Bob, Oregon   June 2nd, 2008 8:33 am ET

The Superdelegates did shift -Toward Senator Obama

Yes We Can.

Craig   June 2nd, 2008 8:32 am ET

If people would just step back and look at the larger goal – the Presidency, they would see that Clinton has a superior position to win the key swing states in the Electoral College. Obama can't win Florida, can't win Pennsylvania, can't win Ohio, can't win Michigan....and no Democrat can win the Presidency without those states. Sure he can win Georgia, South Carolina and Nevada in the primary – but McCain trounces him in a head-to-head in those states in the general election. Obama won two kinds of states (mostly in caucuses, but that's another issue) – Republican strong holds, and Democratic "gimmies" that are so liberal they will vote for anyone with a D beside their name.

Only Hillary won those states that have determined the presidency the last 6 elections – Florida, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Michigan. And McCain will win those states from Obama.

So – do we go with the Obama "caucus" strategy – or the Clinton "Electoral College" strategy.

Good luck if Obama wins the nomination.. you are gonna need it......I'm one of the many moderate to conservative independentDemocrats who will either stay home, or vote McCain before I'll vote for Obama – he is too liberal, too "stars in his eyes" and simply too naive...(I can live with four years of McCain – but not Obama)....and I haven't voted R in 20 years....in NJ......

Craig

Eric   June 2nd, 2008 8:32 am ET

Now she goes public with an ad that only shows her leading by using delusional maths that nobody but her team accepts. Will someone pull the plug on this pathetic campaign.

james from brooklyn   June 2nd, 2008 8:32 am ET

By what count is she ahead in the popular vote. she must really think that people are not paying attention. she want to count florida and Michigan but don't want to count the caucus.......Please hillary, save it to someone who cares. You are waiting for a miracle which would never happen and even if the superdelegates would be stupid enough to shift towards you, you will still loose cause you have destroy what people once thought of you as a great woman who cares for every american, every ethinic group. Now we know where you stand. IF the RACIST democroats won't vote Obama i doubt black People would vote clinton. We've overcome some tough time so we are prepare if Mcsane is elected.

precious   June 2nd, 2008 8:32 am ET

Let Sen. Hillary Clinton cross the finish line with some dignity and pride. Sometimes life is not about winning, it is about being the "strongest" to overcome what life throws at you, and so far she has done that. No one is perfect, but in life, only the "strongest" survives. She may not win the primary, but in my heart she will and always be a "winner". She stood strong and tall even when things were thrown at her, even when they did not relate to her. Some of the people she worked with and called her friend(s), brought out one of the worst circumstances anyone wanted to be reminded of, and started switching when things were going in her favor. I hope Sen. Obama goes through what Sen. Clinton went through as he campaign in the General Election. I say let's hold nothing back. Let us all get "fired" up, because in reality, it is and never will be about the people, but about who comes out the "winner".

wilfred   June 2nd, 2008 8:32 am ET

Looks like HRC is using the fuzzy math calculator again

MJV Tampa   June 2nd, 2008 8:31 am ET

HRC get a calculator the fat lady is tuning up for a song!

Senator McCain the next President!

Thanks HRC & Obama you did a great job for McCain!

Pistoff   June 2nd, 2008 8:31 am ET

"Hillary pressing on" = President McCain

Bob/NH   June 2nd, 2008 8:31 am ET

As she said, she'll do anything to win and she's certainly proven that fact. Running out of options though. Reserving the right to challenge the DNC rules seems to be the favorite right now. I wonder just how far they will let her go. To the nomination, perhaps?

manie   June 2nd, 2008 8:30 am ET

Watch it, After tuesday her speach will reflect that 'super delegates' are responsable for the fact that they didn't care about the popular votes,, meaning that she will still put gas on fire, for her own purpose, no matter what,,

Craig   June 2nd, 2008 8:30 am ET

This cracks me up. The popular vote and delegates are split?

Only in her head, if you don't count the caucus states and you disenfranchise the Obama supporters in Michigan.

"Every vote counts." Yeah, right .*PUKE*.

tiuliama   June 2nd, 2008 8:30 am ET

Still in the state of denial.... go home ! get a life ! ptui !

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 2nd, 2008 8:30 am ET

Go Hillary!

HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES '08

George   June 2nd, 2008 8:29 am ET

How can she say, she's winning in the popular vote if Obama get's no vote out of Michigan.

Wakeup "People" please..... Is this the type of president we want to govern our country..someone who never admits she is wrong...move the goal post and lie, lie,lie and send out ads to say she is winning the popular vote when she is not...

This is what we want as a president.....WOW

Jo Hammond   June 2nd, 2008 8:29 am ET

I don't know anyone who thought that Obama could win after Iowa; by and large we all still believed that Clinton had it in the bag. Since then Obama has executed his strategy with great flair and will win.

I have seen few really generous people in my time; Hilary Clinton is NOT one of them. Her focused desire to do anything to win, including change the rules has frankly been beyond the pale at times. Hilary is absolutely selfish.

It is time to move to the next phase with the team player, so Superdelegates cast your votes for Obama on Wednesday morning to bring this fascinating contest to a close.

F. Lynn   June 2nd, 2008 8:29 am ET

I have seen the vote tally on CNN and MSNBC, Obama is ahead in the popular vote. (PR doesn't matter) But the real question is how did I get to where I am? I'm an Obama supporter. I use to be a Clinton supporter, but as the election pushed through I saw a side of the Clintons I didn't think was acceptable for change. If Clinton was the nominee, I would have held my nose and voted for her. WHY? To say I'll support McCain is to say I support all the failed policies of bush and his cronies. I can't imagine anyone against these policies voting to continue them because their candidate lost! I don't see that from Edwards followers, Biddens people etc. WHY? We need a different direction not a Jr. High School Tantrum after loosing. Its time to face reallity and get behind our candidate. After all – Obama's policies are nearly identical to Clintons. That's way she resorted to the tactics used, which pushed us away from her in the first place! Her denial is dangerous for our party though not for her if she's already running for 2012. That would be sad. Bitterness will hurt us. We need to rise above this right now!

b22000   June 2nd, 2008 8:28 am ET

Is Senator Clinton ahead in the popular vote, or is she counting and uncounting states as she wishes? How did she overcome the 0.7million votes by which Obama was ahead after NC?

Ted   June 2nd, 2008 8:28 am ET

It's such a shame that Hillary Clinton's swan song should be wrapped up in yet another misrepresentation - that she won the popular vote. Any objective measure shows Obama to have a slight edge, and you have to do things like award HRC all Michigan votes, and Obama none, to get to her convoluted conclusion. It's just so consistent, however, with a candidate who constantly warps reality to conform with her view of what things should be like. Pitiful, really.

Ashton   June 2nd, 2008 8:28 am ET

You have done well Hillary. Thanks. Now let us all Join and throw our sopport around the nominee, as we take this Democratic party to the presidency.

dave   June 2nd, 2008 8:28 am ET

Option 1: Get out
Option 2: Leave Race
Option 3: Concede

Please pick one Hill

JFK   June 2nd, 2008 8:28 am ET

The press has been trying to call this race for Obama for months. It seems very odd how the media has gone to lengths to nominate him even before the race was over. Personally, he is not the right person for the job now. While likeable and a great speech giver, I will not vote for him. This has been what seems to be a forced decision by the DNC party leaders and the media in general. While Obama supporters often like to throw around the "racist" word for anyone who does not support him. That is a serious charge that gets thrown around way too often. However that does not make me a racist. It is not that simple, educated people sometimes look for the candidate with the best overall attributes for the job. And he does not fit that mold, at least not yet. Unfortunately, I can not find much that he has done in his short career. That is not worth risking our country by electing an unqualified person to the job.

Wayne, Greenville TX   June 2nd, 2008 8:27 am ET

Hillary, Hillary, Hillary ....

The lyrics of an old American standard seem very appropriate right now:

The party's over
It's time to call it a day
They've burst your pretty balloon
And taken the moon away

It's time to wind up
The masquerade
Just make your mind up
The piper must be paid

The party's over
The candles flicker and dim
You danced and dreamed through the night
It seemed to be right
Just being with him

Now you must wake up
All dreams must end
Take off your makeup
The party's over
It's all over
My friend

You danced and dreamed through the night
It seemed to be right
Just being with him

Now you must wake up
All dreams must end
Take off your makeup
The party's over
It's all over
My friend

Tony, Miami   June 2nd, 2008 8:26 am ET

Does Clinton really believe that all the 200 superdelegates left will side with her meaning not even 30 of them will move to Obama? What a dreamer.
I do hope she concede and endorse Obama and start campaigning for him. She has nothing to prove anymore, everybody knows now what a big fighter she is and her supporters can be proud of her. It's time now to move on and unite the democratic party.

uma   June 2nd, 2008 8:26 am ET

the waman prepare her selfish intrest than her party,her country and was consumed with love of power.she prepare mac cain to win so that if she block obama chance she argue that he was not electable.the sd has to decide and verry quick to select a norminee

RW   June 2nd, 2008 8:25 am ET

She is 100% correct, they should shift from her over to Obama. I am sick of hearing her nonsense, the game is over, she need to pack up her gear and enjoy Puerto Rico's beaches, and reflect on the bad campaign she camp ran.

Roz Jones   June 2nd, 2008 8:25 am ET

Give it up Hillary. It's over.

Mary   June 2nd, 2008 8:25 am ET

Will do anything to stop a black man. Her husband said Obama was living in a fairy-tale and she is trying to prove him right. If she was a true democrat she would do what is best for the Democratic Party.

G   June 2nd, 2008 8:25 am ET

God, woman, go home already! We don't want you or your
husband back in the White House.

Anonymous   June 2nd, 2008 8:24 am ET

The longer she drags this out, the more she will hurt the democrats in November and give McCain the win he doesn't deserve. Go Hillary, you are so selfish.

phil   June 2nd, 2008 8:24 am ET

Truth is she is a fighter but at the end of Rocky I – both contenders looked like hell. Interestingly, Barack has turned his attention away – and on to McCain while Hillary keeps trying to stay in the game.

She is hurting the Democratic party – poeple like Harold Ickes is not helping. When is it that you can sit on a committee – give it your best show and lose... then have a temper tantrum. Is this what we expect to see in a Clinton White House.

You learn a lot about a person during difficult times and frankly – what I am seeing from the Hillary camp is disgusting and a warning of what politics as usual will be.

By the way – just so you know, I have not made a decision on who will be president... am independent.

SLIMSISTA   June 2nd, 2008 8:24 am ET

HRC....ALL DO RESPECT...IT'S OVER...YOU FOUGHT A GOOD CAMPAIGN, BUT OBAMA DID MUCH BETTER...

PLEASE UNDERSTAND THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE.....

OBAMA '08

Candi SC   June 2nd, 2008 8:24 am ET

Hillary if you tell the American People the truth and stop promising them something you have no control over then you will be a great leader. You are still tell lies to the American People for votes, The supers should look at the fact that Hillary didn't really win Puerto RIco Bill Clinton won Puerto Rico, so how do this give you the right to say you are the one to lead this country. Everything you have done lately was handed to you because of Bill. Take Bill off your coat tail and see how far you will go alone.

What I am trying to say Hillary is that the SUperdelegates should look at the fact that for you to say you are strong and can get these votes is not correct. Bill Clinton got these votes not Hillary Clinton. Barack Obama got his votes because he did it himself with the help of others but the polls showed hands down Bill Clinton was the winner and that is who they voted for not Hillary in slight terms.

Now can anyone challenge that Bill Clinton was not the winner of Puerto RIco? The polls prove that and the superdelegates should look at how the polls veiwed Hillary when voting instead of the fact that Hillary is the better candidate.

Tony   June 2nd, 2008 8:24 am ET

THE SUPREME COURT selected Bush in 2000

now

THE DNC is selecting Obama in 2008.

THE Democrats deserve what they get in November. A loss to McBush. They just never learn!

Hillary for President   June 2nd, 2008 8:24 am ET

Obama has lost more recent contests than he has won. When he has they have not been commanding wins, when he loses he is spanked.

He is having trouble in Michigan and Wisconsin now. Florida and Ohio are tough for him. The South is lost.

In other words he looks like a general election loser.

He even quit his church!

Independent Hillary for President   June 2nd, 2008 8:23 am ET

If the party insiders hijack the nomination from Hillary with their superdelegate votes, then I urge Senator Clinton to simply do what Senator Joe Liberman did – run as an Independent candidate. Hillary would handily beat McCain and Obama in an electoral general election. Heck, she already TROUNCED Obama in aN electoral style election by winning all the Big electoral states and all the swing states, and she could easily beat McCain.

INDEPENDENT HILLARY CLINTON FOR PRESIDENT :) :) :)

iF WHE WON AS AN INDEPENDENT, SHE WOULD BE COURTED BY BOTH SIDES OF THE AISLE AND WOULD BE THE MOST POWERFUL AND MOST EFFECTIVE PRESIDENT IN HISTORY AS A RESULT

brian near toronto   June 2nd, 2008 8:22 am ET

She's graceless, as ever.

Doug   June 2nd, 2008 8:20 am ET

Hillary – wakeup!!!!! Stop the "SPIN" – it is over. Let's focus on bringing the party back on track and November!!

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 2nd, 2008 8:19 am ET

This contest is way too close, by any metric that matters.

To anyone who calls for a candidate who is winning contest after contest to get out of the race, all we can say is:

“Sorry, but you don't understand what motivates someone like Hillary Clinton to run for President of the United States in the first place. She believes that she can do real good for our country, and millions of Americans believe that she should never stop fighting for the opportunity to get elected so she can go to work.”

And to anyone who calls Hillary Clinton “evil” and who obviously has no idea how hard she has worked and continues to work for better programs and better policies for all Americans, all we can ask is:

“Have you been in a coma for the last 20 years?”

Hillary, you're doing a great job and we are proud of you!

HILLARY CLINTON '08

COUNT EVERY VOTE AND REFLECT THEM FULLY AND FAIRLY

Concern   June 2nd, 2008 8:19 am ET

The ONLY Democratic solution is:
ALL THE WAY TO DENVER FOR DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION!!!!!
DNC had stolen votes from Sen. Clonton and have given to Sen. Onama it's shame and undemocratic decision.With such move they have divided party more than ever.
Mr. Harold Ickes had given them GOOD LECTURE on democracy.

CHARLES HAYNES   June 2nd, 2008 8:19 am ET

I THINK THAT SHE IS DESPRIT FOR ANYTHING TO HAPPEN. EVEN THOUGH THAT PRIEST WAS MOKING HILLERY THOUGH IT WAS WRONG , BUT HTE MAN WAS 100% ON THE MONEY. SHE IS ACTING LIKE A 60 YR. OLD CHILD.

Christine   June 2nd, 2008 8:18 am ET

Have you ever had that feeling that you just don't know what to say to a guest that won't leave when you're tired? You want to be friendly but at the same time you are so exhausted and want to go to bed. This would epitomize Hillary Clinton. She is like the old Saturday Night Live episode of "THE THING THAT WOULDN'T LEAVE" with John Belushi and Bill Murray. John Belushi stayed after the party and continued to eat the potato chips and then wanted to know if he could make a long-distance phone call. BIll Murray tried to be the nice guy, but it just wouldn't work.

I hate to say it but if she continues, "The Thing That Wouldn't Leave" will be McCain in the White House.

changed mind   June 2nd, 2008 8:17 am ET

Yesterday Obama in his speech he said he will make mistakes as president. That is not what I want to hear right now . What mistakes?
Economy, Foreign Affairs ?

Belle   June 2nd, 2008 8:17 am ET

For the Obama supporters that "claim" Clinton ran unopposed, that is simply NOT true.

Senator Obama had the endorsement of the Govenor of PR and outspent Clinton in ads, 3 to one. He went there, but figures PR doesn't matter....a charge he USED against Clinton in the smaller states.

brad   June 2nd, 2008 8:16 am ET

enjoy the ride...at the expense of others. Don't worry, even if you somehow win the nomination, I will still vote for Clinton despite her selfishness. Only because the alternative is just not acceptable and those who vote in spite need to rethink not out of bitterness but for the sake of this country.

QG   June 2nd, 2008 8:16 am ET

After all the nasty things have been said from supporters of both sides, it is clear that Obama will win the nomination. Good run Hillary, its over for the presidential bid. Nothing negative to say at this point, my guy won... So why don't we all work to unify the party!

Joseph, NY, NY   June 2nd, 2008 8:14 am ET

Clinton should run as an independent to make it a three way race, and really make it interesting and historic. Then we will ready see which of the two democratic candidates can get the frustrated republican voters to back them and which ones got their votes just to cause chaos.

Democrats in 2009   June 2nd, 2008 8:14 am ET

Please don't do this, Hillary. Please please don't hand this to McCain.

jevans odhuno   June 2nd, 2008 8:14 am ET

what nonsense ,my respect for hillary just went to the toilet

dlp   June 2nd, 2008 8:13 am ET

thank god for cnn where we can make a comment on the injustice done to hillary by the media that purports to give us the real news

Jack Walden   June 2nd, 2008 8:13 am ET

Imagine, a woman as this one as President of USA: divisive, arrogant, distanced from reality, venemous, delusional, congenital liar and the list goes on...

Milo   June 2nd, 2008 8:13 am ET

There are many options available, including trying to strangle your opponent. The only sane one though, is dropping out and endorsing him.

Les   June 2nd, 2008 8:13 am ET

they cold switch and by the way the earth is flat!!!

Pepou   June 2nd, 2008 8:10 am ET

Sure, and the sky could fall and chicken could grow teeth. Anything is possible, particularly in Clinton's deranged mind.

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