June 2, 2008
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 07:00 PM ET

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YANKTON, South Dakota (CNN) – Clinton aides said they do not expect there to be a Democratic nominee Tuesday evening when the final polls close in the 2008 primary season.

“Until there is a nominee, we are still working to become that nominee,” said campaign spokesman Mo Elleithee.

It remains unclear how the Clinton campaign will respond should Obama amass the 2,118 delegates needed to clinch the nomination. Elleithee told reporters the campaign would “cross that bridge” if they came to it and suggested if the campaign challenged the allocation of Michigan delegates the number of delegates needed to secure the nomination might change.

Hillary Clinton repeated her promise to voters in Yankton to continue forward after Tuesday claiming her popular vote totals give her reason to do so despite Sen. Barack Obama’s delegate lead.

“The voters will have voted and so the decision will fall to the delegates empowered to vote at the Democratic convention. I will be spending the coming days making my case to those delegates. Their responsibility not only to the Democratic Party but to the country is to vote for the candidate who is best able to lead us to victory in November,” she said right at the start of her remarks. “After all our country has been through we cannot afford four more years of failed Republican policy.”

Earlier Monday Clinton dropped by Tally’s restaurant in Rapid City to press the flesh and thank a mass of supporters that had gathered outside.

“What South Dakota decides tomorrow will have a big influence on what people think going forward,” Clinton said. The New York senator, her daughter Chelsea and President Bill Clinton have blanketed this state in recent days knowing a win here could bolster her argument to uncommitted super delegates that she deserves another look.

Clinton will spend Tuesday at her home in Chappaqua, NY calling super delegates and doing media interviews in South Dakota and Montana markets. She will celebrate election night with family, supporters and staff in New York City.

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


can not vote for obama   June 3rd, 2008 12:31 am ET

I am a democrat and i just will not be able to vote for a racist person. I know the first thing from obama guys will be to try to turn the table. I am like obama said typical white person which is hard working, church going and i really take offense to his long time friends racist remarks that is why i will not vote for obama. I have know problem with a black man as president but not this black man

Rolly   June 3rd, 2008 12:06 am ET

Hillary never give up we believe in you and you're the only hope of the American people. We will never vote for Obama, he's a liar and know nothing but cheating. Super Delegates please act now don't be persuaded by Obama's words, he's an impostor and a flip flopper. Please wake up and vote for the right person that will give a bright future for the country we love. God Bless America!!

Elia   June 3rd, 2008 12:05 am ET

We will never vote Obama......there are millions of us who will switch to MCCAIN if that is the case, Obama is the worst nightmare for our country, we will not vote for someone we can't stand.....and that is the truth of it!
He will get eaten up by the GOP machine, they have a tape they will release in October , it shows Michelle Obama and Farrankan in Trinity spewing hate messages.......anti Whitey! This tape is called: "Sweet October Surprise!"
It is a bomb!

Wayne   June 3rd, 2008 12:05 am ET

Hey, Mikie,
"Hillary DOES have the most votes of any Democratic in primary history – that's a fact. Pure and simple."

The AP analysis says it's Obama over Clinton by 450,000 when ALL the states are counted.

Fred   June 3rd, 2008 12:04 am ET

Hillary...Hillary....Hillary. Richardson had it right all along. You and Bill DO NOT have an entitlement to the White House. I add mine to the many voices urging you to give it up already! I still don't trust even the thought of Bill being close to the White House again.

Crystal   June 3rd, 2008 12:02 am ET

I am so sick of Obama. The only way I would ever vote for him would be if he was the VP on a Hillary Clinton ticket. As it turns out, he has no mystical intelligence, no experience and has never even held a productive job. From my point of view his candidacy is a hoax on America. Now we are dumbing down the Presidency along with everything else. No wonder we have lost our economic stateus. We are well on our way to becoming a third world country soon. We can put the blame squarly on our greeedy self serving politicians and corporations.

Helen, GA   June 3rd, 2008 12:00 am ET

Obama is a cheat. I will vote for McCain.

California Girl   June 2nd, 2008 11:57 pm ET

Hillary Clinton was cheated by the DNC. I have no respect for the DNC and will no longer support them. Hillary is the best choice for President.

Hillary keep fighting as you always do!

brewme   June 2nd, 2008 11:45 pm ET

The news cycle people have kept this race alive. Why do you think this is called the "Clinton News Network". The media has this love affair with the Clintons that I don't understand. The Clintons are ruthless and will stop at nothing to get thier way. As far as a good thing for the party and country?? This primary is only good for one group, the Republicans. I just laugh at the rhetoric spewed by the two Democratic candidates. To try and couple Bush and McCain is hilarious. Please keep it heading my way.

Susan   June 2nd, 2008 11:43 pm ET

Folks, please try to know Obama, he's a fake guy that will bring down the Americans. Super Delegates please save this counrry from impostor and be a hero, it;s not too late to act and decide.

Marlie:   June 2nd, 2008 11:42 pm ET

Well folks – just an observation from Canada. All the other blogs are closed so I thought I'd write it here. I don't believe Hillary Clinton will step down tomorrow. I think she is getting all of her supporters to back her in NYC when she will say that she is continuing on – to the very, bitter end. I just can't see her quitting. But anyhow, Good Luck Obama supporters – I'd be behind you if I could.
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Susan   June 2nd, 2008 11:39 pm ET

Hillary, never concede, you're the hope of Ameican people. We will never vote for Obama whatever will happen. We can swallow the dirt from the toilet but we can never swallow the dirt that Obama brought in this campaign. He's the big liar in American politics history, he will never win.

Monte   June 2nd, 2008 11:38 pm ET

Jeez, Obama supporters. SHUT UP. It is time to start acting like you have just one ounce of sense. Bashing Hillary & Bill along with all her supporters aren't making you look like people that want to unify the part. When it comes to Nov., you wil be begging for Hillary's supporters and they won't be there.

By the way, you think all this "change" Obama talks about is going to happen? Use your head, change is just a word. The politicians have been around a lot longer than Obama and he will become their "yes, boy". That is if the American people are stupid enough to elect him.
What is he going to do about lobbyist – flash a lot of teeth – ask them nicely to pick up their marbles and go home? Fat chance of that!

Looks like Hillary is going to have a BIG win in South Dakota and a tight race in Montana. Proves once again, she is a stronger candiate than the "chosen one".

CNN - can you please post this comment?   June 2nd, 2008 11:35 pm ET

To the minority of popular vote Obama supporters............we the majority of popular vote Clinton supporters feel strongly that without the strong arming of the DNC rules committee – Clinton very well would have won the delegates race also. Your guy could not have done it without the DNC Rules committee help.

So, if not Clinton – McCain it will be! Obama does not have the character or qualities to be a President of these United States. No to anyone who supports and condones racism, white hatred and anti-American sentiment. Shame on the minority for supporting a person of that character!

And whether or not your parents ever taught any of you respect, Senator Clinton is still and will remain a Senator of the United States of America. Due respect from the minority is in order!

steve   June 2nd, 2008 11:34 pm ET

You have failed yourself Anderson in becoming another biased pro-Obama advocate.

Please tell Gloria Borgia her homophobia is pathetic, she has NO credibility, and should be very careful about "being sure" HC will bring the "women" back!

It is about an unvetted Obama, a totally corrupt DNC, and we are both women AND men of principle who are NOT going to come back...unless the DNC reverses Donna Brazille's RULES and that of the other 40 watt light bulb committee members. WE ARE FURIOUS AT THE DNC!

Obama was a compromise candidate for the Harvard Law Editorship...now he is an Affirmative Action beneficiary of Michigans Dem committee by recommending he get VOTES when he was not even on the ballot! A "compromise" President????

NEVER !

NEVER to the DNC Rules Committee

NEVER TO OBAMA

PARTY UNITY???

DREAM ON...WE AMERICAN DEMOCRATS are going to face the elephant in the Living Room......we want honesty, integrity, and justice toward Clinton!

Clinton OR Mc Cain in '08!

The Independent One   June 2nd, 2008 11:29 pm ET

Listen folks, I am an Obama supporter, AND I WANT HILLARY AS OUR VP. Yes its been a rough campaign but thats just because there is so much at stake. An Obama/Clinton ticket would make a new dynasty of democrat control of America, and mark my words...THE GOP WILL SOON DIE. They will have to find a totally new identity to reach Americans, WHICH WOULD BE GREAT. The dream ticket would crush McCain very decisively!!

lvq2009   June 2nd, 2008 11:27 pm ET

I really feel that the media targeted HRC, and judged her because her husband. Say what you want...but I'll either vote republican or not vote at all. All this talk of unity is a lot of BS. The Democratic party did injustice to Hillary, but yet they want her to be loyal.

ginger   June 2nd, 2008 11:26 pm ET

I voted for Sen. Obama and I like Sen. Clinton. If the nomination goes in her favor I will vote for her in the GE.

I'm tired of paying $4.00 a gallon for gas
I'm tired of racial hatred
I'm tired of seeing people go without health care
I'm tire of the war in Iraq

The I'm gonna vote for McCain if Sen. Clinton is not nominated group, this way of thinking is so sixth grade.

No more Drama Vote Obama!

Kay   June 2nd, 2008 11:25 pm ET

For those of us who want Hillary in, and not Obama, then everyone should write in Hillary's name in November.

Brian Knoxville, TN   June 2nd, 2008 11:24 pm ET

Democrats who are the strongest and most loyal supporters of Hillary are the same Democrats–the majority of Democrats–who listen to Obama and look at his past and his miserably thin record of public service AND WILL NEVER VOTE FOR HIM AND WILL DO WHATEVER IT TAKES TO SEE THAT SUCH A SLIMY PERSON NEVER BECOMES PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES.

Hillary, we trust you and will remain loyal to you and will contribute to you and vote for you at the top of the ticket. Do what you have to do, but do not accept Obama's invitation to join his ticket.

Being on his ticket is way too far beneath you. Way too far.

HILLARY CLINTON '08

Jeff in Arizona   June 2nd, 2008 11:19 pm ET

The last poll in SD shows HILLary 60%, Barrack 26%. I think Hillary is poised for a big upset in SD tomorrow...........

Indie voter   June 2nd, 2008 11:17 pm ET

Why can't anyone see thru Obama?? He is all talk, no action and no plans!! What experience does he have that makes him think he is qualified and competent to be President of the United States in peril? I can't even believe how naive people in this country are!! Especially the "educated" ones. I am also educated, so I back Hillary all the way! If she isn't the best candidate for President, then we should just throw in the towel. Can't everyone see as plain as day that it takes more then just talk to run this country. She is even doing things while she is campaining to improve this country. If she isn't the candidate for election in the fall, I will not vote. I can't live with voting for either of the other 2 incompetents. Wake up America!!

KE   June 2nd, 2008 11:16 pm ET

If not Hillary then McCain 2008. We don't want GDA baggage.

John in KY   June 2nd, 2008 11:16 pm ET

Get ready for FOUR MORE YEARS of McBUSH "OBAMANITES"

Addie   June 2nd, 2008 11:16 pm ET

I think Hillary Clinton should go all the way with this,after all she is the strongest candidate for the nominee and speaking for all the Clinton supporters in northern ms she should do whatever it takes even if it means tearning the demacrat party apart.....after the way she has been treated by the media and the way she was done about fl. and mi.she ought to think twice about respect for the demacrat party.....myself along with lots of others will vote for McCain if she don't win the nominee,,,Obama ought to ask her to be his runnig mate because he rode her back this far and he sure as hell needs someone to get him elected in November...this man has talked more about Martin Luther King than eveyone put together back in the 60s

Henry   June 2nd, 2008 11:13 pm ET

The American people will never trust Barack Obama as president. McCain had a good chance going in already and millions of racist white people like me will never vote for him and yes will vote against him for stealing the election from Hillary.

Country before Party.

Henry   June 2nd, 2008 11:11 pm ET

Hillary,

don't back Barack Obama he stole this from you. He is losing support from women, rural voters, latinos. Let the college kids and the "black caucus" have the party. You are different people love you. you and bill can join the independent party. it is time for a real change we can believe in a viable third part.

Obama cannot win. let him go and lose he is a joke. The DNC stole this from you and the people. The Democrats have been exposed as having the most undemocratic nominating system. It shameful. Also, make sure you remember who your elected officials and super delegates supported so we can oust them. this is so far from over.

John   June 2nd, 2008 11:07 pm ET

Don't pander to the news cycle folks who want a story to live and die in a few moments so they can go on to the next news story.

In my opinion, it is only the news folks and party worry warts who want this to end.

This has been a great thing for our country. And, it has been great for the Democratic Party. By all accounts there are more people involved in the primary process then we have ever had before.

This politician, Hillary Clinton, is writing a page for herself in the history books. She must keep going until the vote tally says she wins or loses. We would expect no less from a foot ball team in the play offs.

It is 4th and long in the 4th quarter with 9 seconds left on the clock. The score is Obama – 20, Hillary – 17. She has the ball on her 16 yard line with two time outs left.

Give her the chance to win or go down doing the best she can.

Katherine   June 2nd, 2008 11:06 pm ET

Give it up Hillary! Its over already for crying out loud.

Obama 08!

Mike in Cali   June 2nd, 2008 11:02 pm ET

Of course!! Why wouldn't she do what ever she could to WIN?
I supported Senator Clinton until I woke up and realized she puts
her interests ahead of the party interest. My reason told me she would
thus put her interests as President before that of thee people.

I now support Senator Obama.

Dems 08'

Peace

ErinOK   June 2nd, 2008 10:59 pm ET

South Dakota, Please vote Obama so that we can unify the party. A vote for Clinton give McCain strength. A vote for Obama means that Democrats can focus on November.

Democrats 2008!

A. Villeneuve   June 2nd, 2008 10:58 pm ET

It is really amazing to notice how little some peopleon this tread cannot realize that this race is over and out! I undersatnd the good showing of Senator Clinton to a certain extend but in the background, she is aware this race is done. She should be concerned about paying her campaign debts and try to undersatnd how in hell did she loose this race after all.

Although the Democrats (Obama or Clinton) should take charge of the White House, I thing that the Republicans (McCain) will put up an unexpected good fight!
As Canadian Liberal voter/supoporter, I can't way to see the present adminiatration leaving the presidency.

Rebecca - Fresno, CA   June 2nd, 2008 10:57 pm ET

Hillary was "cheated?" She wouldn't even be in the running if not for her husband.....sorry Clintonistas. She has no more "credentials," or "experience," than a number of other prominent women that, if they would have run for the nomination, would have been more likely to have run a stronger race against Obama. What angers me the most is how she and many of her supporters frequently begin to blame everyone and everything for her demise...... except for the candidate herself.....just makes women look like whiners, which we aren't! McCain's "kind" words are merely an attempt to win favor with her disgruntled followers. If those ardent Clinton followers are so shallow that they are willing to vote to keep the rest of us in an endless war, continue the "democratization" of the rest of the middle east (remember, bomb....bomb...bomb....bomb, bomb Iran), continue to give tax breaks to the wealthiest Americans and chance that at least 2 right-leaning supreme court judges might be appointed, then the democratic party wasn't a good fit for them anyway. Clinton on the ticket with Obama isn't a dream....it is merely a reason for every Independent to find favor with the Repubs.

Expat   June 2nd, 2008 10:54 pm ET

I have been a fervent Barack supporter throughout this campaign. I started with a lot of respect for Hillary, but after listening to a lot of her arguments she began to drive me crazy. It seems that Clinton supporters are having this same reaction to Barack.

I don't know exactly why, but I think as a nation we get OCD and become too narrowly focused. Stubbornness on having such distain for one another is not going to help us. Respecting each other’s opinion, even if we completely disagree, can be difficult, but is vital to our culture. It takes practice and will only help us to understand the world better and learn what we need to do as a nation to succeed.

I think it would be an extremely powerful statement as a party and nation if we can repair the relationship between the two camps. With a combined message that focuses on the positive a Barack/Hillary ticket could be incredible. I am willing to forgive and I hope that Hillary supporters are willing to forgive too. Let’s move past these stupid arguments. I believe we can change. Let’s grow and continue advancing our country or we will start collapsing. That's what I'm voting for!

David M   June 2nd, 2008 10:54 pm ET

Hillary has to take it all the way to Denver if she is ever to become President. If Hillary decided to become a VP for Obama, she will not be able to run as President again until 2016, provided that Obama is a two term President.
It doesn't seem feasible that she would be a candidate in 2016.

Stay in there Hillary it isn't over yet.

Ron   June 2nd, 2008 10:54 pm ET

What a pity the way candidate supporters act like their votes have no effect on their daily lives. They are willing to vote for four more years of a failing economy, poor foreign relation, and unacceptable education funding. Is it posturing or will they jump from the frying pan into the fire, because their first choice for president failed the get the nomination? This is not a popularity contest or a football game. This decision will last for four years. We must unite to put a democrat in office this November.

Go Obama / Edwards 08

Pam   June 2nd, 2008 10:52 pm ET

They'll respond by attempting to move the goal posts yet again. Just like they have after every primary victory of Obama's.

spencer   June 2nd, 2008 10:51 pm ET

I am proud to say I am a supporter for Hillary Clinton and I really don't care what some of the Obama supporters here may think or have to say. I can not believe some of the comments here by Obama fans. You know if you don't like Hillary or you don't think she is the best candidate, then don't vote for her. Instead you degrade her like she is less than a human being. Do you really think Obama is not a politician just like her but with a different spin? Did you not notice he did not come to her defense when that priest said the things he said and the people of that church danced and cheered? In a church? No instead, he withdrew his membership from his church to distance himself and protect the church. Where are people's morals? I hope when Obama asks Hillary for her support in the general election, she tells him no and he falls flat on his face. He will not get my vote!!!

Louise   June 2nd, 2008 10:45 pm ET

Hillary
You have had your husband, your daughter, and yourself campaigning for you, with all that campaigning,going into your personnal funds,taking money from an eleven year old, have'nt you disgrace yourself enough?

Dan (TX)   June 2nd, 2008 10:40 pm ET

Few residents, few delegates, few changes.

Other news organizations are reporting that Hillary has instructed most of her campaign workers to suspend their activities without pay and "await futher instructions." Sounds like they're getting ready to turn off the lights and lock the doors. Exit stage left...... :)

Ron   June 2nd, 2008 10:38 pm ET

The hostage ( Dem. Party ) will be released June 4. Will there be political retorbution for the hijacker?

Go Obama / Edwards 08

Sirnupey   June 2nd, 2008 10:32 pm ET

In sport, and this is a sport to these guys. If your team has 400 yards in a football game and 3 points and the opposing team has 200 yards and 7 points the team with the most points win.

If you agreed with two other competitors NOT to compete in a race such as Michigan and Florida, then after you agreed you showed up anyway. How can you claim victory? YOU AGREED NOT TO COMPETE WHICH MEANS THERE WAS NO COMPETITON.

Florida voted for Hillary at a time when NO ONE knew who Obama was or what he stood for. Florida (the state which I am from) voted by the name because THERE WAS NO COMPETITION.

I supported Hilary, but not anymore. She is worse than anyone McCain has to worry about and that includes George Bush. She’s complaining about the media bias. Obama had McCain, Bush, GOP, Pastor, Hilary, and a popular past President all against or hurting him and he still prevailed.

Louise   June 2nd, 2008 10:31 pm ET

Hillary
Our country cannot take any more of the McCain-Bush and we cannot take any more of your tactics, the Clintons do not own the White House, you have made this an ugly campaign. Your campaign manager informed you to use everything but the kitchen sink, well you use the kitchen sink and then the toliet

Kenneth Woodard   June 2nd, 2008 10:30 pm ET

Senator Obama, why are you being soft? It is time to man up and stop being scared of Hillary (stop walking on eggs shells when you speak of her).

The time is now to show strength!

Sarah L, Fayetteville, AR   June 2nd, 2008 10:28 pm ET

As a strong, independent woman, I support Senator Obama. Hillary's loss has nothing to do with her gender. The women who keep complaining about her treatment make her appear weak. If you care anything at all about women's issues, you will support Obama–not the man who promises to appoint conservative judges.

brewme   June 2nd, 2008 10:24 pm ET

I just love to see the arguments among the Dems. The Repub candidate is making hay while you fight. I hope it lasts until the convention. The clowns at the top of the Dem party have no clue. The Dem candidates don't either.

Thanks for the head start.

Suzanne   June 2nd, 2008 10:23 pm ET

......look all you newbies..he cannot win without her..so it's hilary as vp or mccain wins – period.

Vig   June 2nd, 2008 10:23 pm ET

Clinton will take South Dakota and when people from Montana wake up and think about Obama's card carrying membership in a hate filled church – a church that spewed anti-Americanisms – they'll think twice about Obama – actually, they should think 4 and 5 times about what man is really all about – and it's not change.

Hillary / Pinocchio 08   June 2nd, 2008 10:22 pm ET

Notice how the media has begun to treat her popular vote argument the same way they treat reasonable statements? I guess in this country if you repeat a lie enough times, it can become fact.

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   June 2nd, 2008 10:22 pm ET

HEYY...

Maybe Im wrong...

Maybe she keeps this going in order to collect more contributions to pay her Campaign Debts with??

Oh yeah... that still means you all got Used... and are still being used.

hmmmm...

mikie   June 2nd, 2008 10:20 pm ET

Hillary DOES have the most votes of any Democratic in primary history – that's a fact. Pure and simple.

mikie   June 2nd, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Hillary will make a GREAT VP! She did it so well for Bill all those years. Give her some credit for being more ambitious, more intelligent and more capable than most men.

She got beat up for being an independent accomplished woman when her husband was president. Now she gets beat up because she was "only a first lady'. She was more than a first lady. She was a partner with Bill and co-leader. She got in loads of trouble for that. Now let's see her do it on an official capacity. She can help Obama a lot and do what Bill could never do, support him without sabatoging him.

Ken   June 2nd, 2008 10:18 pm ET

I hope that Hillary Clinton will take the fight onto the convention and challenge the way that the committee stole from Hillary and gave to Barack Hussein Obama! It was NOT the right thing to do.

I will go on record now, saying that IF Barack Hussein Obama is the nominee, that he will lose against McCain in November. Obama without having Hillary Clinton on the ticket, will have NO chance at beating McCain, and the Democrat Party WILL NOT win back the White House!

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   June 2nd, 2008 10:18 pm ET

Yeah Nick, SD 9:29pm ET

The Road to the White House now leads through S.D. and Montana.

Its Amazing how that Road keeps getting moved and the "Goal Posts"
keep getting moved. That Road moves and changes direction with every Primary.
She promises every State that they are the Most Important . That she is gonna be forever greatful.. She is gonna do soo much for you.

Then she leaves like a Thief in the night.. doesn't even say Thanks..
Every State is like a Trick.. Bing Bam..Thank yah Mam... j
She learned from one of the best.. Bill. She is just like a Womanizer..

Imagine that.. A Female Womanizer...

Yesterday the Road lead through Puerto Rico..

Anything for a vote..
This Woman is WACKO..! WOW...

California Women for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 10:16 pm ET

Obama supporters you are dreaming if you think this woman would do something as decent as leave. Remember we are talking about the Clinton's. Just remember that. They know nothing about doing the "right thing." Let's face it this is going to the convention. Even then she will still lose and I certainly hope the SD's tell the Clinton's to get out of the party for good. What makes the Clinton's think they were so great for America and for the democratic party? The credit ALL goes to FDR. What policies and acts did Bill Clinton EVER put through to make us all better off? Having lived as an adult through both Clinton administrations, I can tell you NONE. Please go form your own party. Only serious democrats need to apply for this job. It is my hope she joins John McPuppet. The small circle of republicans he has now would leave him in droves. I look forward to that circus.

Brooklyn Girl   June 2nd, 2008 10:12 pm ET

If Obam is so good, then why does he need so much HELP? All I keep hearing is will she help him. Since the conception of this country all women have done is help men become more powerful. Some things never change.

RB   June 2nd, 2008 10:11 pm ET

It's over folks. Stop wasting money Hillary, and fall in behind the nominee.

Sharon Minnesota   June 2nd, 2008 10:08 pm ET

Where are the polls? The last I heard she was leading there. Big upset in the making?

Don't count your chickens Obama.

No McSame   June 2nd, 2008 10:04 pm ET

Hillary needs to be home looking after Bill the man is troubled. Free her up to look after her man.

Jody Monroe   June 2nd, 2008 10:01 pm ET

Maybe the Vanity Fair's article about former president Clinton is the "BANANA PEEL" that Hillary's campaign has been waiting on???

julie mn   June 2nd, 2008 10:00 pm ET

TAKE IT ALL THE WAY TO DENVER HILLARY!!!!

Amy, PR   June 2nd, 2008 10:00 pm ET

I think Tamara is holding on to a silver lining! Obama wants to unite the party but isn't pandering like a cheap suit to every Tom, Dick, and Harry. Hil was in PR telling everyone in the first 60 days she would resolve the status issue. Yeah Right

oldwhiteguy   June 2nd, 2008 9:56 pm ET

If the DNC is concerned with party unity the supers should "rain down on Obama" before the last two states vote. This way Obama wins 'in the primaries' not because the sd's hand it to him...Yes...its 'symantics', but it would LOOK better.
I posted this next piece earlier but thought it was worth repeating.

Obama gave Hillary a free ride since March-he has not attacked her. He gave her a 'place in the spotlight to make her curtain calls'. To use a sports metaphor, why 'run up the score in the last quarter'. The victory was his- so in favor of party unity why should he just destroy her? He instead went after McCain...
To many Clinton supporters this was a 'weakness' on Obama's part.In fact it points out his strength. If you have the upper hand why rattle sabres?
Now that this primary season is ending, we, the Democrats, need to come together. With 35+ million voters who voted Dem. that is an awesome number...with it WE the Americans can take back America from the big buck interests who have hung us out to dry.
Enough- no more hatred in the blogs/posts. Starting tomorrow WE ARE THE DEMOCRATS. CHANGE WE ALL CAN BELIEVE IN-YES "WE" CAN...

Stacey   June 2nd, 2008 9:55 pm ET

Hillary DOES NOT have the popular vote. Only in her mind !!

Learn how to count people.

JC   June 2nd, 2008 9:51 pm ET

After Hillary hijacked the center attention in primary 2008, I do hope we can go on with important issues facing our nation such as education, economy, health care, energy, transportation, national security and of course, Iraq.

It is too late for Hillary to request to be Obama's V.P.
We have had enough of her.
Why should Obama take her dirty laundry over and get stabbed on the back as she goes forward all the time?

Obama/Hillary will be a nightmare ticket.

ROBBIN KELLEY   June 2nd, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Considering that Hillary has won the popular vote, I think your comments might not be as popular as you think...What a bunch of media suck ups. Get a thought of your own!

MollyO, Texas   June 2nd, 2008 9:51 pm ET

Hillary only has the popular vote if you ignore the caucus states and/or give Obama no votes for Michigan. As she continues to repeat this misinformation in hopes that by repeating it, it becomes true she perpetuates the myth that Obama is stealing this election....In her concilatory speech she needs to set the record straight. Otherwise she has no hopes of preserving the Clinton legacy.

I had nothing against her at the beginning of this campaign and actually thought that it might be real entertaining to have Bill as First Laddie but her rhetoric and behavior of late (fearmongering and pandering) have really turned this Yellow Dog Democrat off!

opinion   June 2nd, 2008 9:50 pm ET

I am an African American female who has supported Senator Obama throughout his campaign. I find Senator Clinton to be an exceptional woman with strong leadership qualities. She is tough on the outside but soft on the inside & complements Senator Obama who appears to be soft on the outside but is tough on the inside. A dream ticket would be formidable.

CW4Barack   June 2nd, 2008 9:48 pm ET

I hope you lose S. Dakota...BIG!!

Obama '08

oldwhiteguy   June 2nd, 2008 9:48 pm ET

Obama gave Hillary a free ride since March-he has not attacked her. He gave her a 'place in the spotlight to make her curtain calls'. To use a sports metaphor, why 'run up the score in the last quarter'. The victory was his- so in favor of party unity why should he just destroy her? He instead went after McCain...
To many Clinton supporters this was a 'weakness' on Obama's part.In fact it points out his strength. If you have the upper hand why rattle sabres?
Now that this primary season is ending, we, the Democrats, need to come together. With 35+ million voters who voted Dem. that is an awesome number...with it WE the Americans can take back America from the big buck interests who have hung us out to dry.
Enough- no more hatred in the blogs/posts. Starting tomorrow WE ARE THE DEMOCRATS. CHANGE WE ALL CAN BELIEVE IN-YES "WE" CAN...

Robert Wiseman   June 2nd, 2008 9:45 pm ET

What is wrong with you people? The nomination is supposed to be settled at the convention. Formally, it can't be any other way. There is a vote at the convention and I suppose you all want it to be like the old politboro in Russia, with only one candidate. What kind of model for the rest of the world is this democratic process?

Trenton Sims, Los Angeles   June 2nd, 2008 9:45 pm ET

Dear Paul, FL 9:20PM ET

Yes she does...:-(
Yes it is ...

UNITY???   June 2nd, 2008 9:39 pm ET

Here's hoping that the DNC, Super Delegates, members of the main stream media, and the Obama supporters continue to support Barack Obama and vote for him in the Genral Election. If Hillary Rodham Clinton is not at the top of the Democratic ticket, I cannot vote for Barack Obama. Out of respect for Lyndon Johnson, Robert and John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Rosa Parks, Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, I will never vote for Obama. He did not earn my 1vote and HE WILL NOT GET IT. I will never just "give" my vote to anyone.

M.S. Indiana   June 2nd, 2008 9:32 pm ET

Can we get on with the issues ????

Hillary, worry about your senate seat it is up for grab soon to too

Nick, SD   June 2nd, 2008 9:29 pm ET

I'm just thrilled that after so many attempts to say that a particular state is responsible for choosing the next president, that it is finally SoDak's turn. Thanks Hillary.

I'm from SoDak. I am well aware that this has been over for quite some time. My only hope is that somewhere around 60 supers come out for Obama in the week to come so Hillary can't even argue this Michigan allocation any longer.

Please lets move forward.

The Clear Thinking Independent   June 2nd, 2008 9:28 pm ET

We can only hope that Mr. Obama continues to convert undecided / un declared SuperDelegates at the same ratio he has over the past 10 weeks ... approximately 5 for every 1 that Mrs. Clinton has gotten.

With that, all this nonsense about the nominee will cease once and for all.

Tamara   June 2nd, 2008 9:26 pm ET

Obama has not reached the number of pledge delegates that he needs to win this election. If anything we have a tie. Even though the Far left of the party, the Media have tried to hand this election to him on a silver platter he still has been unable to secure the number he needs. The superdelegates endosements lately have been rather weak. John Edwards endorsement for Obama was so weak that it came across as , Well we have no choice, so lets unite.

Hillary has won the popular vote and the electoral vote plays in her favor to win in November. Everyone has tried to push her out and still she stands because the American people want her to continue.

The only way to save the party is to offer her the vp position and hope like hell she takes it. Let see how much Obama campaign want to really unite the Party. Party leaders do not think that the party will unite as in other times, it will not if she is not treated fairly.

suz   June 2nd, 2008 9:24 pm ET

Sen. Clinton will have the popular vote, and what else is there? Perhaps Obama can make backroom deals for delegates, but he'll never have the public. Clinton for President 08!!!

The Truth   June 2nd, 2008 9:24 pm ET

What will you do Hillary?......

SLASH AND BURN the party a little bit more?...take everybody down with you.....It's your time...your crown......

How dare we play by the rules and nominate the winner on delegates?....... Change the rules... ALL THE RULES...WHY NOT?...

* No more traffic lights, go when you want......
* Cheat on your friends paper.....
* No more innings in baseball play until YOU win......
* Commit a crime, dont go to jail.......
* Lose in the primary, change the rules....

Yes teach the youth of America the way a Presidential candidate should behave.....Cheat, Lie, Change the rules as we go along until we get the right outcome...THE CLINTONS OUTCOME.

*********AMERICA DOES NOT AGREE*********

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

Santa Fe Fred   June 2nd, 2008 9:23 pm ET

Verdict with Dan Abrams is debating Hillary Clinton going for the VP slot with Barack Obama – going for the "dream" ticket.

It's a dream all right – a nightmare. Hillary Clinton has no business anywhere near the White House.

If any Obama strategists are listening, please NO. No Hillary. There are much better options for a VP.

tigerakabj   June 2nd, 2008 9:22 pm ET

And there you have it folks. She will not concede. Too bad really.

She will have to get yanked of the stage kicking and screaming.

Paul, FL   June 2nd, 2008 9:20 pm ET

Does she honestly believe Americans are so stupid??

Unbelievable!!

Maisey   June 2nd, 2008 9:17 pm ET

Thats right, 200+ delegates will change their minds this week.

If just 24 of the 200 remaining "supers" came out today for Obama instead of at the end of the week, then the primaries would have given us a winner and not the "supers". They are cowards.

Anonymous   June 2nd, 2008 9:15 pm ET

Take it to the floor of the DNC convention in August Hillary where you can prevail! The delegates are not really "pledged" to any one candidate, they can vote for whomever they choose. The job of the delegates is to nominate the most electable candidate for the general election in November. That candidate is and shall remain Hillary Rodham Clinton. The Dems would be competely foolish to nominate an unqualified and electable Barack Obama. It's Hillary or McCain. Country first, party second. The Dem party must pay for their new policy of disenfrachising voters. It's unacceptable, unAmerican and most certainly not democratic.

king from toronto   June 2nd, 2008 9:13 pm ET

why is'nt cnn reporting on all those nasty and disscusting things,bill clinton said about obama today??? to caught up with all the pastor tabloid stories i see!!

steven   June 2nd, 2008 9:13 pm ET

I'm so sick of Hillary and her camp!

SEM   June 2nd, 2008 9:12 pm ET

Here's to hoping the Clintons will step aside after Tuesday, finally. Cheers.

Kate   June 2nd, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Time to come together! Do not let hate control your future, your family future....No More GOP.

darrell   June 2nd, 2008 9:10 pm ET

Hillary is sounding more and more like Veruca Salt.." I want it all, and I want it now.." She won't quit until she gets her way, all that's left for her to do is throw a temper tantrum, then I will be truly convinced she has totally lost all sense of reality.

peter griffin   June 2nd, 2008 9:09 pm ET

farewell hilary it's going to be time for to get out of the race. you need more than 90 percent of superdelegate to win and Obama only need 10 percent but you are going to win that nomination.

Mark   June 2nd, 2008 9:09 pm ET

I thnk what would be more impressive for Hillary Clinton to do, is simply back Barack Obama, and she can do this in a very impressive and dignified way.

Her and her Husband are Super delegates themselves...and she admitted that they can change side anytime..

What better way to show her dignity and her democratic will then for her husband and hillary herself, becoming

Delegate # 2117 and 2118 for Barack Obama..

That in itself would show she can be a great leader and a good sport...and show everyone that she can rise above it all...and support her party!

Democrats 08'

Minnesota Fats   June 2nd, 2008 9:06 pm ET

Hillary – there will be no going forward for you. Get over it!

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