June 2, 2008
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 05:13 PM ET

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Sen. Hillary Clinton campaigned in South Dakota last week.
Sen. Hillary Clinton campaigned in South Dakota last week.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - Federal election monitors are being dispatched to South Dakota to protect Native American voting rights on Tuesday, the final day of primary elections in the Democratic presidential nomination race.

Officials in the Justice Department's civil rights division announced they would send an unspecified number of observers "to watch and record activities during voting hours at polling locations" in Todd, Shannon, Bennett, Jackson, and Mellette counties in South Dakota.

Native Americans comprise more than 94 percent of the population in Shannon County, and 85 percent of the population in Todd County. More than 40 percent of residents in the two counties live below the poverty line.

Native Americans make up more than 8 percent of the state's population, making them the largest minority group in South Dakota.

Several voting rights lawsuits have been filed in Todd and Shannon counties, which fall under a section of the Voting Rights Act which prohibits officials from changing voting procedures without Justice Department approval.

Courts have noted low voter turnout and found discriminatory efforts to dilute Native American representation through redistricting.

As is customary, Justice Department officials would not disclose exactly where the monitors will be nor what they will be looking for, but said any problems spotted would be reported promptly to government civil rights attorneys.

The Justice Department said it is also sending monitors to Perry County, Alabama; Alameda and Riverside Counties in California; Salem County, New Jersey; and Cibola and Sandoval counties in New Mexico to protect minority voting rights in Tuesday balloting.

Filed under: South Dakota


Steve   June 2nd, 2008 7:24 pm ET

The great Oglala Lakota Warrior, Crazy Horse said you do not sell the land on which the people walk. Give back the Black Hills to the "People". Honor the Treaty of Laramie.

Monica for Obama in Indiana   June 2nd, 2008 7:23 pm ET

To Helen,
You are so right. Wonder why they didn't monitor PR, whose votes won't even count in the GE. I guess since Obama has resigned from his church, they have to do something.

All you Billary and McCane Supporters, I think all of you should get together and pay all of Billaries remaining bills. And you all should have name tags, so you can pay the high cost at the pumps.

KE   June 2nd, 2008 7:22 pm ET

Finally a real human speaks, Harriet Christian. Real people don't have time for shenanigans. Hillary or McCain 2008

Cindy   June 2nd, 2008 7:21 pm ET

John Smith comment – "If Hillary cannot even run an effective primary, as a stronger candidate, to defeat this young so-called "inexperienced professor of constitutional law of the U.S.", how can Hillary compete against a more seasoned McCain and the Republican Machine?"

Do you honestly think that Obama is smart enough to have pulled this off by himself? You need a reality check dude!

Go Hillary!!!

PCS / North Carolina   June 2nd, 2008 7:20 pm ET

jofy wrote June 2nd, 2008 6:42 pm ET

"I AGREE THAT LOU NEEDS TO BE FIRED….ALL HE TALKS ABOUT IS IMMIGRATION…I WONDER WHO BUILD HIS HOUSE AND WHO IS CUTTING HIS LAWN?"

You are right. There is no place in this country of immigrants for hate mongers and race baiters like Rush, Sean Hannity, Ann coulter and O'Reily. They go on air every day propagating hatred.

citizen   June 2nd, 2008 7:20 pm ET

John McCain is my candidate. DNC railroaded women and Hillary!

John Everett   June 2nd, 2008 7:19 pm ET

I, too, change the channel when Dobbs in on. He complains all the time! He is not a problem sover-just a critic. A nasty, angry, egomaniac

s.boat   June 2nd, 2008 7:18 pm ET

I SHOOK HILLARY CLINTOR HAND ONCE. . . . I HAVE NOT BEEN ABLE TO WASH IT ENOUGH TO THIS VERY DAY!

The DNC has SPOKEN!!!   June 2nd, 2008 7:17 pm ET

"To Tell The Truth June 2nd, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Q: How many Obama supporters does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: That's not funny."

Don't you get it... people like you provide us with hours of entertainment. No one's laughing with you.

Manny   June 2nd, 2008 7:16 pm ET

Hey Tim- don't worry about Roe v. Wade. You Obama supporters are all so intelligent, why do you need it? Can't you figure out how to use the umpteen methods of birth control available thanks to the Hillary generation? By the way, the next time you pick up your over-the -counter morning after pills, thank Hillary for stalling the FDA Director hearings until the pill was approved for the general public. I guess Obama was in church that day.

emmaAtlanta   June 2nd, 2008 7:16 pm ET

I will continue to post this until it stops awaiting moderation.

I have refused to trust Obama solely because of his numerous baggages. He has Rezcko, Bill Ayers, the underworlds, Rev. Wright and now the White Dramatic Pastor. If all these come together under one roof, (probably during inauguration) wonders shall not end. The Democratic party has disintegrated and it will take Hillary as President to unite the party. Go Hillary, Don't give up. We are solidly behind you to go all the way to Denver in August.

BJ   June 2nd, 2008 7:13 pm ET

This is so amusing. I can't wait to get home to read about the accusations aimed at Obama on all the sites. Now he is accused of cheating. Hillarious I say. Anytime you change the rules in the middle or at the end that is known as cheating. Who moved the Goal Post/Required number of delegates each time a primary was over. Who wanted ALL of the delegates from one state to be given to them (her). Enough said. None of the old tactics worked this time around.

The DNC has SPOKEN!!!   June 2nd, 2008 7:13 pm ET

She has not proven to be stronger against McCain. She feels safe fighting a candidate from her own party, instead of setting her sights on the real enemy. I am not convinced.

PCS / North Carolina   June 2nd, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Noel wrote June 2nd, 2008 6:54 pm ET

"Hillary is the best candidate to solve our problems with Iraq, the economy and health. Montana and South Dakota please vote for Hillary."

There is no problem, if Hillary did not vote for the Iraq war. Hillary helped to create the problem!

How is Hillary going to fix the economy, when she even can not run her own campaign?

She couldn't fix Health care when she was in the white house, but instead created the disastrous H.M.O system.

Griff   June 2nd, 2008 7:12 pm ET

Pelosi's, Supposes that she'lll get thge Rose's... The real Joke-is. She finnish up with the Croak-us....l

Sylvia Johnsen   June 2nd, 2008 7:11 pm ET

In keeping with their condecending campaign Obama offers a "planned surrender" to Clinton including the position of Secretary of Health in a cabinet most likely not to happen (because he will loose).

Secretary of Health, that's rich! Obama offers Clinton the job of explaining to people why his universal health-care plan fails to cover 15 million Americans.

Clinton beats Obama on issues, merits and character. Clinton 08!

tina   June 2nd, 2008 7:10 pm ET

......i dont understand some of the people supporting hillary clinton.. personally i love both hillary and obama, i think its amazing that we have a woman and a african american running to be our president. what i dont understand is that if hillary does not win the primary... you could switch to McCain. i mean that totally goes agianst your democratic values. I guess what im trying to say is, even hillary said voting for McCain would be a mistake, if she didn't win the primary, i think alot of people are acting like sore losers.

Michael Lewis   June 2nd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

I love this country. All of this political bickering and no one has gotten hurt. What other country in the world has a political process like ours. Of all the problems we have with elections, politics, and controversy
The United States of America is still the best place to live in the world.

Let us Unite!

David, Santa Rosa, CA   June 2nd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

Demo voting for Demo if the OB fans grows up:
You Obama fans need us we do not need you so stop the hate, you won this time but could lose in the fall. Grow up !!!!
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As an Obama supporter, I think "Demo voting for Demo if the OB fans grow up.".. makes a point. No matter what we believe, we need to understand that they believe just as ardently.

Tejano   June 2nd, 2008 7:09 pm ET

I am bitter and will hold on to my religion and my guns. At least until Obama takes over and then we may not have either of them.

CHANGE FOR AMERICA   June 2nd, 2008 7:08 pm ET

SOUTH DAKOTA and MONTANA OBAMA IS THE BEST CANDIDATE TO BE VOTING FOR .HE WILL BE THE BEST FOR NOVEMBER

Native American   June 2nd, 2008 7:08 pm ET

Redistricting is a clever hack to diminish relative voting power... to turn a state "blue" or "red.," depending on who's doing the redistricting. Monitoring an election does not protect voter rights, when their rights are being violated by redistricting.

Ann Romero   June 2nd, 2008 7:07 pm ET

Good Luck Obama you got what you wanted President due to the CNN network, the news media gave you the all the support. Hillary Clinton is still far better to run the country. I guess the media will praise you until you fail and then they will destroy you like they do with all the Presidents of the United States. It only news, the only good thing that CNN has going is Lou Dobbs.

2008/2012 No Pres.No V P 4 Mc Clinton   June 2nd, 2008 7:05 pm ET

I noticed there were several photos of Hillary on this site in just hours one after another of her .Geeeeeeeeez what is up on here

Darryl M. Arlington TX   June 2nd, 2008 7:05 pm ET

I love Hillary but she needs to know when to walk away? Now, is that time..

We love you Hillary, Goodbye

NickNas   June 2nd, 2008 7:03 pm ET

WOW I feel sorry for you Hillabots...well not really What I feel sorry for is so many " Adults" act the way you people do. I think you should ALL have the right to sit home and not vote or even vote for McCain OR even write Hillarys name in as a protest. Do what ever you want. That is why Veterans like myself went to defend that right for you and just didn't sit home a WHINE about others doing the same........Like you.

Jacklyn, NC   June 2nd, 2008 7:02 pm ET

Sorry, but this is a great thing to do justice for the Indians in the U.S. of America. Let's go every VOTE should count and Obama has won it!!! Whoa Who!!!!!

Viet Nam Vet   June 2nd, 2008 7:02 pm ET

That's ok Carrie Goodeagle-I'm Wite, Irish,Scottish, English, Indian American but I shorten it up to American. I will Vote for Obama.

Demo voting for Demo if the OB fans grows up   June 2nd, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Nobody really hates Obama, it's the fans that makes us upset with the party...people need to grow up and stop cracking on Hillary, she lost a good fight now leave her and her supporters alone and learn how to unite

Francesca   June 2nd, 2008 7:00 pm ET

Excellent idea to keep an eye on those Obama cheaters that threaten voters to vote for Obama.

The Truth   June 2nd, 2008 6:59 pm ET

ATTENTION:

All of you so called Democrats who support Clinton and claim will vote for McLame……….

Leave your membership and keys at the door and dont let it hit you on your way out…we dont need or want you!

Hillary supporters who will still back the Democratic nominee, who will be Obama…..You are welcomed, …enjoy all the danish and coffee.

OBAMA '08!

jr.   June 2nd, 2008 6:59 pm ET

I see dacha boo all over again a wrong person getting elected President again only by fame not by being the smart one. Vote for Hillary she knows how many states she’s going to represent, we know is not 57+,and not claiming to have experience on diplomacy since six years old . Come on do we Americans look that dumb.

anthony   June 2nd, 2008 6:58 pm ET

to california girl so what keep your vote give it to mcain your not a true dem anyway and thats why people are so divided now because of people like you our country is in shambles and all you and your family is doing is adding to the problem

Ernest   June 2nd, 2008 6:55 pm ET

You have fought a great battle, but it is time to go and take care of your husband before another infidelity scandal.

Noel   June 2nd, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Hillary is the best candidate to solve our problems with Iraq, the economy and health. Montana and South Dakota please vote for Hillary.

Bob H.   June 2nd, 2008 6:54 pm ET

Why is Sen. Clinton's picture with this story

coretta   June 2nd, 2008 6:53 pm ET

I can not believe the Hillary supporters who are Democrats that say they would not vote for Obama. Iam an African American woman that have been voting for white males for president since I was 18years old. If I used race as a issue I would never vote. Get over your racism, because that is what it is.

ILLUMINATI DID A GREAT JOB   June 2nd, 2008 6:51 pm ET

The people who really control ALL POLITICS have accomplished their goals. Make the people ARGUE WITH EACH OTHER so that they won't know what's really going on. GOOD JOB!

David, Santa Rosa, CA   June 2nd, 2008 6:50 pm ET

Is the photo meant to imply that Hillary would consider cheating?

Go Dems! Let's throw these crooks out of office and move ahead.

Tim   June 2nd, 2008 6:50 pm ET

The one thing I can't understand are people who claim they will vote for McCain instead of Obama. To all the women who are thinking this way I have one statement and I think an important one. If you vote for McCain then your right to choose will be gone 100% for sure. So you have to think what is more important voting for McCain out of anger or voting to make sure that your right to choose still exists. I will leave it up to all of you.

ASUSweetie313   June 2nd, 2008 6:49 pm ET

In regards to the article, I am pleased to see that there are still entities of our government willing to stand up for minorities, as is their duty too.

In regards to the presidential candidates, it would be nice to see a respectful debate amongst fellow American’s, but if we can’t even respect each other and our opinions, how are we to expect even one candidate to “unite” us. As individuals, we need to take more accountability for who we are and what our country has become instead of placing all blame on an elected official.

Nathan   June 2nd, 2008 6:49 pm ET

Obama is something new, not a member of the old boys club. He has the potential to change the face of politics, he won't play the old game. Obama stands for real change, our hopes for the future can be entrusted with him.

Obama 08'

noone in america   June 2nd, 2008 6:48 pm ET

dobbs has to go. petition signed.

ps. just so cnn knows. I CHANGE THE CHANNEL! when he is on.

A Proud American   June 2nd, 2008 6:48 pm ET

It's an insult to the American people that we have to have the Feds watch an election to make sure that our Native Americans get treated fairly. What has this country come to? I thought we were the "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA". Anyone preventing Native Americans from voting should be dealt with through the legal system.

Demo voting for Demo if the OB fans grows up   June 2nd, 2008 6:48 pm ET

You Obama fans need us we do not need you so stop the hate, you won this time but could lose in the fall. Grow up !!!!

Susan MO   June 2nd, 2008 6:45 pm ET

SOUTH DAKOTA.........

vote for HIllary,

We have visited your state, and like it there. nice people!

Please vote for Hillary Clinton

Proud American   June 2nd, 2008 6:45 pm ET

Only an idiot or Republican would vote for McCain... wait a minute thats redundant.

sophia nyc   June 2nd, 2008 6:44 pm ET

I change my mind. I want Obama to choose Clinton for VP.
Let's CRUSH the Republicans.

Texan for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 6:44 pm ET

Hillary will try ANYTHING for just one more day. This stuff was tossed around here in Texas too and to no avail. If there were any voter rights violations it was the entrenched Texas democrats who WOULD NOT hand out the caucus packages until late late late in the evening well after the last voter. It was to discourage all those who turned out for Obama. That was the ONLY reason to do it.

Not that it should matter but it always does seem to matter, for the record I am a proud Obamacan and a white older woman. Obama has won a whole lot more than just the black vote.

Martin   June 2nd, 2008 6:44 pm ET

It doesn't really matter that McCain might beat Obama. The Hillary camp with their argument clearly state that Obama isn't good enough to beat John McCain. Well since Hillary can't beat Obama then clearly out of the three she's the inferior and failed candidate.

Saying Obama isn't good enough does not validate Hillary Clinton, in fact it just exposes how truly pathetic and awful a candidate she is, EVEN Obama can beat her.

Mark   June 2nd, 2008 6:43 pm ET

BrutallyHonest- If you want to claim that Latinos will favor John McCain over Obama, your sadly mistaken. Go check the powitions of these two candidates on Latin American policies and see who they will actually favor...

When the race gets to the final two, it will be painfully obvious to all that we can't have the same old policies that have gotten us into the mess we are in today...

Obama 08'
Democrats 08'
Clinton for Secretary of State!

Enlightened Voter   June 2nd, 2008 6:43 pm ET

Honestly, I wouldn't put anything past the clinton's. They have shown how trifling they are. And the Indians endorsed Barack a while back.

Happily Independent   June 2nd, 2008 6:42 pm ET

The original Americans, the Native Americans, vote should be protected. Both Obama and Clinton supporters should work together to protect their votes.

I do not like trust or like the Clintons. They are part of the reason after the 90's, I changed from a Democrat to an Independent. Many Clinton supporters do not like Obama. They are some things I like about Obama but I am probably more anti-Clinton than I am pro-Obama. I liked McCain back in 2000, but the 2008 McCain sold out to the Bush and the Republican establishment. He is no longer the maverick. Maybe Obama and Clinton can co-exist. If Obama is present, he can keep an eye on Clinton. For Hillary supporters, with Hillary present, she can keep an eye on Obama. I suppose both camps can agree to disagree. This is EXTREMELY difficult to say. Both camps should co-exist on one ticket to make sure that we do not get 4 more years of idiotic Bush policies by defeating John McCain.

Josh   June 2nd, 2008 6:42 pm ET

This is dumb. I'm leaving.

jofy   June 2nd, 2008 6:42 pm ET

CNN PLEASE DON'T DELETE MY COMMENTS:

POSTING AGAIN..

I AGREE THAT LOU NEEDS TO BE FIRED....ALL HE TALKS ABOUT IS IMMIGRATION...I WONDER WHO BUILD HIS HOUSE AND WHO IS CUTTING HIS LAWN?

CNN PLEASE POST THIS. WE ARE FREE TO EXPRESS OURSELVES...WHY HAVE THIS FORUM IF YOU CAN'T USE IT.

A Latte Lover, Seattle, WA   June 2nd, 2008 6:41 pm ET

I'm really glad to hear that. I know that in other states there have been problems with voting machines, etc., especially in states that have smaller minority (meaning non-white) populations. All the broken machines seem to be in these populations. Makes one wonder, I'm glad they are keeping an eye on things this time.

CHANGE FOR AMERICA   June 2nd, 2008 6:41 pm ET

We are all Floridian ready to vote for OBAMA

Chris Jones   June 2nd, 2008 6:40 pm ET

FOR LUCY this wont make it to the CONVENTION GO HOME WITH BILLARY McCAIN

The Truth   June 2nd, 2008 6:38 pm ET

What kind of EVIL people would supress a minority group and not allow them to Vote?

jofy   June 2nd, 2008 6:37 pm ET

Tejano.

another confused individual...how do you go from Hillary to McCain. You know ,you are one of these people that vote just cause is a priviledge...have you followed this whole political run...obviously not..i will say the same thing I said to the other confused individual THomas...take a look at the economy, i'm sure you know someone that lost their home or lost their job..cant afford heathcare..these are the thing you vote for..STOP being so BITTER and think about it.

CNN loves Hillary   June 2nd, 2008 6:37 pm ET

If I have to see one more picture of HRC I am going to hurl!

better america   June 2nd, 2008 6:37 pm ET

I regret my last comment. I misspoke under sniper fire

The Truth   June 2nd, 2008 6:36 pm ET

Michael Moore - said it best my friends

skylark   June 2nd, 2008 6:36 pm ET

More Hategate. Yawwwwnnn.
What the heck? Nothing on topic here.

Tom in CA   June 2nd, 2008 6:35 pm ET

VOTE BOB BARR in 2008!

VOTE BOB BARR in 2008!

VOTE BOB BARR in 2008!

VOTE BOB BARR in 2008!

VOTE BOB BARR in 2008!

VOTE BOB BARR in 2008!

VOTE BOB BARR in 2008!

VOTE BOB BARR in 2008!

VOTE BOB BARR in 2008!

VOTE BOB BARR in 2008!

VOTE BOB BARR in 2008!

The Truth   June 2nd, 2008 6:35 pm ET

Why so much hate? Someone give me legitamate answers why they HATE the DNC and OBama....furthermores list me negative things BO has said about HRC or even about her character....?????????

I think he has been a total Christian throughout this process!!!

Bill PA   June 2nd, 2008 6:34 pm ET

John Smith you need help, however it's mental help you need.

Tom in CA   June 2nd, 2008 6:34 pm ET

Thomas -

If you can't stomach McCain or Clinton or Obama, then you're a Libertarian. VOTE BOB BARR in 2008!

leebee1963   June 2nd, 2008 6:34 pm ET

To Thomas,
Ummmm who cares?!

Chut Pata   June 2nd, 2008 6:33 pm ET

martin: There are bigger hate mongers than Lou Dobbs e.g. Glen Back. They really belong to Fox but CNN is competing with Fox for far-right-hate-mongering viewers. What CNN does not realize is that no matter what, these viewers will stick to Fox as neither Glen Back, not Lou Dobs is of any match to the king of hate-mongers named O'Reilly

Bill PA   June 2nd, 2008 6:33 pm ET

Hillary for President.

BrutallyHonest   June 2nd, 2008 6:32 pm ET

The Hillary victories in Puerto Rico, California and other areas with a lot of latino votes are bad omen for Obama. This is a honest reality that Obama supporters need to accept.

Obama clearly has not been able to convince Latino voters that he is a candidate that can unite all races. He is still viewed as a representative of the black minorities seen as competitors of Latinos, both in economic and political arenas in the nation.

With the impending defeat of Hillary, the Latinos will be more challenged to see to it that Obama goes down in the general election. McCain is the more favorable candidate when faced against Obama. Coupled that with the white collar white voters bias, then you have a recipe for a GOP victory.

Jen   June 2nd, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Well said Martin. LOU DOBBS should be removed from CNN. This man is using a public forum to spew his own venom and barely gives his guests a chance to finish what they said, unless he agrees with them. I would watch Wolf and Cafferty anytime and even rushes home to watch, making sue I get home after Lou Dobbs.

Denver, CO 4 Obama   June 2nd, 2008 6:32 pm ET

To Tell The Truth, please explain to me as a voter in a caucus state why my vote doesn't count in the "popular vote". Also explain how your candidate has obviously won without me and the 65% of the people in my precint who had to stand up in front of God and everyone and say I cast my vote for Obama. At least I have winesses to how I voted but somehow the Clintons say there was something fishy going on at the caucuses??? Please explain how something underhanded can happen when there are hundreds of witnesses? Oh I forgot, Clintons don't like witnesses.....

Carrie Goodeagle Hayden, Idaho   June 2nd, 2008 6:32 pm ET

Whoops, I spelled Shoshone incorrectly, I was in a hurry to get my point across. Also Great Great Grand daughter of Jim Bridger. So, all the Descendants of Chief Washakie and Jim Bridger, please vote for Obama. Thank you

Tony   June 2nd, 2008 6:32 pm ET

With this upcoming convention it will remind me of the Presidential elections of 2000 when Al Gore received the greater popular vote, yet the White House went to Bush. Senator Obama cannot, from what I see, win states like Ohio, Pennsylvania, Florida or Michigan and therefore we will end up with another 4 years of the status quo of the Bush regime. As a lifelong Democrat it pains me to have to vote independent if Barrack Obama receives the Democratic nomination. Since I cannot in good conscience cast a vote for John McCain nor can I cast a vote for Barrack Obama, I guess the only other options are Ralph Nader or write in “none of the above”

I would also hope that my congressman here in Washington (Jim McDermott) as well as Governor Christine Gregoire change their endorsements, otherwise I won’t be able to cast a vote for either of them either.

lil   June 2nd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Unbelieveable I throught this was over. I did not know the the people
of South Dakota was still this back wards. I have not seen or heard this much
talk about bigotry in years.

Now I see the USA is the same as in the 60'S and 70's. There is too
much hate and racism in this country and it coming out of the wood
work.

king from toronto   June 2nd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

yea thomas aka newbie!! lol wrong place! wrong time! lol. oh yea!! cnn needs to do something about lou(98% yes- 2% no) dobbs.''seriously!!!

Independent-Cuban-American-woman-voter-for-Obama   June 2nd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

TO THOMAS "I hate Obama ..... I hate the DNC......" Why all the hatred? The people voted for Sen. Obama, he took Iowa, Missouri, New Mexico, etc., etc., why would you hate someone SO much that you would vote for and I quote "McCane"....... at least if you are going to vote for someone LEARN TO SPELL their name!

Well, I see that there are still plenty of 'so-called-democrats' willing to vote for McCain, hope you will be proud of yourselves when our national debt continues to grow and the number of troops dying in Iraq or being maimed in Iraq grows.

Anyone who would vote for McCain need their heads checked!

And to "TO TELL THE TRUTH" get a grip.

JOEL FROM MN   June 2nd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

FOR YEARS THERE HAS BIN A THING SAD WHEN IT COMES TO VOTING RIGHT ON THE RES ACROSS THIS COUNTER . AND IT TAKES THIS YEAR TO WATCH THIS SAD.

The Truth   June 2nd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Hate is bad for you Health!!

JO   June 2nd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

THOMAS....IS OK....I KNOW YOU ARE CONFUSED...YOU CAN'T POSSIBLY HATE OBAMA....I KNOW YOU DIDN'T MEAN THAT...LOL..DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO LOST THEIR JOB..OR THEIR HOME..CAN'T AFFORD HEATHCARE? THEN YOU NEED TO VOTE FOR OBAMA. LETS PUT ALL THIS HATE ASIDE AND LETS UNITE.

OBAMA 08

Clara   June 2nd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

They should have done this in all the states, so he couldn't cheat!

Johnnie Walton   June 2nd, 2008 6:31 pm ET

Wolf Blitzer asks questions that have asked and answered a jagillion times and tries to lead the person being interviewed to the answer he would like to get. It is blatantly obvious that he is in the Clinton Camp and he should be impartial in his role.

barack suporter   June 2nd, 2008 6:30 pm ET

It only 46 to get it on november

Carrie Goodeagle Hayden, Idaho   June 2nd, 2008 6:30 pm ET

I'm Native American, Shosone, and I'm voting for Obama because, I'm smart enough and informed enough to know he's the only one who can save Democracy for all the People,

Jack   June 2nd, 2008 6:28 pm ET

You people are pathetic, this is about the mistreatment of native americans not your sniffling because your candidate was`nt chosen.

Priscilla California   June 2nd, 2008 6:27 pm ET

Amen Martin! I do the same thing. Thomas you are a sad case, do everyone a favor and crawl under the rock and wait for Hillary.

Cynthia   June 2nd, 2008 6:25 pm ET

Everyone's right to vote should be protected so this is a good thing.

I also agree with Martin and Ty's comments. You can always count on Jack to tell it like it is.

California Girl   June 2nd, 2008 6:24 pm ET

Obama will not get my family's vote. We will vote for McCain.

Enough said!

mary, Dallas, Tx   June 2nd, 2008 6:23 pm ET

So Hilliary has $40 million campaign debt and now wants Obama to help pay it off or she will continue to campaign to convention. This is called blackmail. Why is that story not posted on CNN?

Thomas   June 2nd, 2008 6:23 pm ET

"go home Thomas, sounds like you dont even know what is really going on" – What is going on is Obama supporters are easy to wind up, p.s im sorry your name is Chris Jones what a hack like Obaaaamaaaa

better america   June 2nd, 2008 6:21 pm ET

will the racists on this blog please go away. everyone is getting fed up with you. thanks

Thomas   June 2nd, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Its fun winding up Obama supporters so quick to get upset and play the race card I lol at you.. Theresa haters do prosper Obama won the primary you cant find a bigger hater then Obama and his "friends"

McCain 08'

Lucy   June 2nd, 2008 6:21 pm ET

How many Obama supporter's does it take to change a lightbulb? This goes to "To Tell the Truth"...just wondering. I'm actually a Hillary fan all the way to the convention and beyond to the Presidency. Nobama or NoMcSame

Chris Jones   June 2nd, 2008 6:21 pm ET

52% Obama, 41% Clinton in NEW National POLLS. Bye Bye BILLARY PIE, everything out of your mouth seems to be a LIE

Lisa   June 2nd, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Thomas..GO AWAY!! Idiot

M.S. Indiana   June 2nd, 2008 6:21 pm ET

Good choice, but a little late, think they should have started in Texas where Hillary 'won'....

Whitey   June 2nd, 2008 6:20 pm ET

How about protecting the rights of White voters. We are now the forgotten miinority. We get to pay the bills for all you freeloaders.

nick   June 2nd, 2008 6:20 pm ET

john smith – don't expect a response on hillary. her supporters are not internet-ready. they are the uninformed blue collar voters that vote based on name -recognition and not on intelligence.

HILLARY IS A PARTY SPOILER!   June 2nd, 2008 6:19 pm ET

Good, there's too much mess going around in every state. One state down south that I called to encourage people to vote I was told had tables for blacks only and whites only, now you tell me if that is not a violation of rights. People there is still a long road ahead of us, but we can do it, together! YES WE CAN!!!

OBAMA, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!!!

Tejano   June 2nd, 2008 6:18 pm ET

Where were the monitors when the Obama supporters manhandled the Clinton delegates in the Texas Caucuses. Obama will do anything to win. To the DNC, don't shove this Radical Marxist down our throats. We want Hillary or McCain.

Chris Jones   June 2nd, 2008 6:17 pm ET

To Tell The Truth, that is what Hilary should start doing. AHAaa

A Texas Voter   June 2nd, 2008 6:17 pm ET

Thomas you make me laugh, when you say McCain 08? I guess, It would be better if you did not vote hard to say that. if you are a good democrat why would you vote for the republican, you really need to look at that!!!

smw   June 2nd, 2008 6:17 pm ET

McCain "middle"? Obama "left wing"? It's hard to say which of those adjectives is more bizarre - McC is a right wing hawk who wants to cut taxes for the rich and services for the needy, and Obama is a run-of-the-mill moderate liberal in the Clinton mode (as evidenced by the fact that there are hardly any policy differences between him and Hill). Could you Americans please please learn to vote for policy rather than for persona? this could become a halfway decent country....

Lucy   June 2nd, 2008 6:16 pm ET

To John Smith...are you a bitter ,angry little man?

Helen   June 2nd, 2008 6:15 pm ET

Good! Make sure Native Americans have their votes counted. Actually, since they are the only true, native, Americans voting, their votes should pack more weight, considering how much our government has taken from them and how persecuted they have been.

To Tell The Truth   June 2nd, 2008 6:14 pm ET

Q: How many Obama supporters does it take to change a lightbulb?
A: That's not funny.

Chris Jones   June 2nd, 2008 6:14 pm ET

go home Thomas, sounds like you dont even know what is really going on

Theresa   June 2nd, 2008 6:13 pm ET

Obviously Thomas is a newbie to the race since he can't even spell McCain. Oh dear...

Haters never prosper.

Ty   June 2nd, 2008 6:12 pm ET

I second that Martin. Cafferty dominates. I'm tired of Lou saying the exact same stuff everyday and pretending he knows it all.

Thomas   June 2nd, 2008 6:10 pm ET

I hate Obama... I hate the DNC... I dont like McCane...

Guess I have less bad feelings for the middle voting McCane the ultra left wing Obama and DNC..

McCane 08? I guess

Drew, Central FL   June 2nd, 2008 6:10 pm ET

Ahem, to Tell the Truth. Would the media please report on Peter Paul v. Clinton. The real Hillary has already stood up.

martin   June 2nd, 2008 6:09 pm ET

CNN!PLEASE FIRE LOU DOBBS.I'M TIRED OF HAVING TO SWITCH CHANNELS TO HARDBALL!LET JACK CAFFERTY HAVE LOU'S SPOT!AT LEAST PEOPLE LIKE HIM!

John Smith   June 2nd, 2008 6:07 pm ET

I need help, maybe my Intro to Logic Philisophy course was really that bad because I had it with an "experienced-old professor" (talking about experience).

So, here is my question:

If Hillary cannot even run an effective primary, as a stronger candidate, to defeat this young so-called "inexperienced professor of constitutional law of the U.S.", how can Hillary compete against a more seasoned McCain and the Republican Machine?

The Republican Machine is waiting to open up their war-chests against Hillary and Bill.

Please, let an active supporter of Hillary respond to my dilemma; I await your answer. Thank you for your "honesty."

To Tell The Truth   June 2nd, 2008 6:05 pm ET

Will the real Barack Obama please stand up?

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