June 2, 2008
Posted: June 2nd, 2008 11:20 AM ET
Most of the 17 senators who remain uncommitted will announce their support of Obama, CNN has learned.
Most of the 17 senators who remain uncommitted will announce their support of Obama, CNN has learned.

WASHINGTON (CNN) - Most of the seventeen Democratic senators who have remained uncommitted throughout the primaries will endorse Barack Obama for president this week, CNN has learned.

Sources familiar with discussions between Obama supporters and these senators tell CNN’s Gloria Borger that the senators will wait until after the South Dakota and Montana primaries to announce their support for Obama.

Two sources familiar with the sessions said the endorsements will come sometime later this week.

Obama supporters have been “pressing” for these superdelegates to endorse earlier in the week, but according to one source, “the senators don’t want to pound Hillary Clinton, and there is a sense she should be given a grace period.”

A series of meetings on the topic have been facilitated at different times by Illinois Sen. Dick Durbin, former Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle and Iowa Sen. Tom Harkin. Durbin and Daschle are Obama supporters, while Harkin is uncommitted.

According to CNN’s Candy Crowley, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will remain uncommitted until Clinton officially drops out of the race.

Filed under: Barack Obama • Hillary Clinton


mlk   June 2nd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Hillary may continue on. She has said all delegates are up for grabs, pledged as well, and they don't actually vote until the convention. I am thinking of the worst case scenario. I wouldn't rule anything out at this point.

Dan   June 2nd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

Way to go Obama! Let's make this world more beautiful.

O'train 08!

Deirdre Glascoe   June 2nd, 2008 1:47 pm ET

I think we should really take note of these superdelegates that have been sitting on the fence (regardless of who they support). They seem to me to be too indecisive to make effective leaders. Lets remember them at election time.

Raymond Duke   June 2nd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Bill I am a twenty year veteran and my family were yellow dog democrats and we have bleed red for this country. Yellow dog democrats were people who would vote for a yellow dog instead of a republican, but saying that I will not vote for a man and his wife and terriost buddies that hate america. We don't like John McCain but we will vote for him before we vote for that man and his group. That is a statement that is also made in red.

Liz   June 2nd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

I feel that you men are insecure about electing a woman as your nominee. Each and everyone of you know that Clinton is the better and stronger candidate yet you still support Obama. Tell me, what will the democrat party do when in September/October you see that McCain is way ahead in the polls. Will you then call on your stronger candidate to take over the reins and run as the candidate because I see something will have to happen because I can see that happening.

Forget your insecurities and let the stronger candidate take the democrat party into the November elections and win the presidency. If Clinton is not the nominee then I can see another 4 years of republican reign. Obama is just a puppet being told what to do so therefore there is no substance in his campaign. If McCain wins, then the democrats can only blame themselves because they have chosen second best. As the saying goes......"you make your bed and you lie in it. That means when the republicans win in November the democrats can only blame all you insecure men and women superdelegates and not put the blame on Clinton.

All you Hillary supporters if you do decide to vote in November, add Clinton's name and vote for her or just not vote at all. Let's see what these insecure and ignorant superdelegates will do after that.

Or is that you are afraid that the blacks will go on a rampage if you decide to chose the better and stronger candidate (Clinton) or maybe call democrats racists which is their normal way of dealing with anything that does not go their way. You are not racists if you decide to go with Clinton...you have just decided to go with the stronger candidate.

OH GOD!   June 2nd, 2008 1:46 pm ET

Put an end to this madness, it's obvious the lady in not well in her mind, she does not have the mental capacity to concede.( she wants the power) why the hell is Bill not putting an end to this madness. come on act like a husband Bill for once in your life, put an end to this. after tuesday if obama is short on superdelegate, even three or four.. she will continue to say she has a chance and threaten to take it to the convention, and the high officails in the senate and superdelegates are allowing this to go on and further damage the party, shame on you America. STOP ENJOYING CONTROVERSY! like they say in new jersey "just adjust!" take it from an 76 year old caucasian woman, better to be safe than sorry.

Kiki in DC   June 2nd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

Billary supporters please clam down
Let be real at the end of the day (June 3, 2008) Obama will be our Nom. now wheather you like it or not Billary will not. Now don't get your racist tail in between your legs, by saying you will vote for McSame aka Snoopy the dog......Good for you more power to you.....Not only do you hurt the country by that decision, you more importantly hurt yourself. I see Billary self-entitlement really rubs off on her supporters. Pack yourself on the back when you cast that vote for McSame.

To all others that don't apply let unite behind Obama and make history!!!! Yes We Can!!!!

bruce p staten island new york   June 2nd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

over ????
so soon ??? we must as democracy demands...that we count every vote . twice even .
for example there is still all those children who turned 18 yrs old after there states primary had already been held .
this is so un fair not to also count there votes . and also what abouyt canadians ??? they should also get to vote !!! mayybe count them as half votes only ..ok ??

and what about all those people who were flying in airplanes when there primary was held ??? do we risk offending hundreds of air travelers ??

there is much work left to do before its over !!!
people say this ..
its not over .

TJ   June 2nd, 2008 1:45 pm ET

I am to the point of nausium with this so called election process. It's beginning to look like a bad movie with no constructive and meaningful ending. Today I read the vanity fair, did you see what was talked about in that magazine? If not check it out. Could someone put this protracted election process out to pasture?

Gina in Chicago   June 2nd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

To Bill Pike who wrote:

"...as that white,older, vet,vet who got college degree on GI bill, businessman, republican who is voting and supporting obama financially..."

Thank you so much for being a real American and supporting the best person for the job with your vote and your money. It's people like you who will save this country from these Hillary nutjobs who are trying to hold us hostage with their threats of voting McCain. I keep hearing about the 17 million who won't vote Obama. But who's counting people like you, who are joining hands as Americans ACROSS party lines to save our country? CNN should do a story about that.

I've met so many like you who have never voted democratic but are doing so now because they love America too much to see this Bush nonsense go on one minute longer. So God bless you and thank you, and please pull as many people across party lines as possible. God willing, with the help of people like you, we won't need their 17 million votes to get the war criminals out of government.

One more thing to everyone here: Don't let it stop with Obama. State elections decide what happens to you most directly. Take a good look at your state representatives; what they're voting for and how they voted. It's all online and public record. If they suck too, OBAMATIZE THEM!!! Do your homework and investigate them. If they're earmarking funds for $250 million dollar bridges to nowhere, vote them out and elect a normal person from your community who's committed to fixing your problems. Don't just vote for some millionaire who can't ever relate to your problems with insurance, groceries or gas prices just because he/she's the incumbent. If they can't feel your pain, they can't fix your pain.

robert   June 2nd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

its about time– this has gone on way too long.we need to shorten this process.I t's about time

Levi Cro   June 2nd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

if someone has no grace.. they need no grace..... period.....

that being said.. it will not matter to hrc anyway.. she intends to destroy the party.... and take this all the way to the convention.... then no doubt she will run as an independant...

katiec   June 2nd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

You so called Clinton supporters (think half that spout off are
really republicans) who say you will vote for Mccain are a
disgrace to womens rights.
He voted a couple weeks ago against equal pay.
He and his fellow republicans will keep trying to get
rid of Roe vs Wade.
He and his fellow republicans have put our country in a
crisis that our children, grandchildren and great
grandchildren will be burdened with for decades and
have to suffer for it.
I have been for womens rights from day one, but, as an
original Hillary supporter, she lost my respect with her
and Bill's anything to win tactics.
We need a leader we can trust and with integrity. Hillary
fails on both counts, due to her politics as usual

Montana is Obama Country   June 2nd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

.......Hillary Clinton's epitaph will read : ...

Here Lies Hillary Clinton...
She Was...
Hill Bent For Election........

2007- 2008

......Yes....WE.... Can.... 2008

Sophia Beck   June 2nd, 2008 1:44 pm ET

As this campaign continues I am more convinced I did the right thing by switching from Clinton to Obama-I have been watching, researching and listening to both-Frankly Obama is very wise for his young years, patient, respectul and full of grace. I have said over and over-The Clintons don't play well in the sandbox with other kids-What has crossed my mind after 18 years of support for the Clintons is that they are very immature in many respects. Self Serving, don't listen, can't seem to find the truth and many tantrums along the way. They somehow feel that rules don't apply to them. It almost seems like they are behaving like children. I feel sad for them because, this ongoing of not letting go will only strengthen the lack of respect for Bill and his years (of what was left morally for him, which is little)

Nel from Chicago   June 2nd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Oh please I hope this is true – let's get this over and unite, democrats! We can do it!!

R.A.   June 2nd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

I'm for Obama...but not because I'm a Democrat, I'm a Republican. It's not the Republicans at large that got us into this mess....it's the present administration and their failure to learn from history. All you Democrats who want to blame the entire party for the actions of a few...REMEMBER VIETNAM !!! Democrats, Kennedy and Johnson, got us into and perpetuated that mess. Republicans got us out AFTER 58,000 dead Americans. This time it's the Democrat's turn to clean it up. We would all be better served if we stopped snipping at one another and acted like adult, responsible AMERICANS. The world is watching us make idiots of ourselves....don't contribute to the idiocy of the race card or the gender card and for God's sake, cast your vote for America like an adult and not for the sake of spite against someone, like a five year old would do.

robenson from Loganville, Georgia   June 2nd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

It's about time a group of Senators will agree on something positive for this country. Let them of rally next to fix this downfall economy.

christie   June 2nd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

I agree with Bill Pike 100%.

Lawrence   June 2nd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Just like you don't want to accept defeat now, how are going to accept Barack Obama as President of the United States of America. What will the rest of the world think about the sore losers in America and their racist tones?

BJ   June 2nd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

This is total BS... If they are really going to nominate him, they should do it NOW, rather than lead Clinton on. This is not a "grace period", this is an ambush!

This will further alienate voters who are supporting her! When media describe Hillary's "supporters", they refer to reps or surrogates. They should state voters are her supporters! All these others are just in it for the ride, or what's in it for themselves. ONLY the voters are pure supporters... the rest have vested interests.

Get it over with already, so we register as independents!

Vivienne   June 2nd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

Democrats are a bunch of weak individuals. Why can't the nominee say I am the nominee when he is the nominee. Nobody can say it until the witch says so? Okay. I don't want the Clinton nowhere near the presidency. Hillary will cause a rea unification for the Republicans and not the Democrats; Bill is still running around with his pecker out offering up to young girl. Great!

What's fresh and different about this?

oldjerseygirl   June 2nd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

At this writing, Obama needs 45, Clinton 102. Obama should win the nomination in less than 36 hours. That is a good thing for all us Americans, I see him winning in November also. Now let's all get to work. Brainstorming Ideas:
** Change 1) Recind the Supreme Court Decision that allows municipalities to envoke Eminent Domain for commercial purposes. This invites corruption.
** Change 2) Stimulate the economy by encouraging Puerto Rico, and other areas with a suitable climate to grow sugar cane and turn it into gasoline. Build on Brazil's example. Sorry U.S. farmers, but corn is not cost effective for this purpose.
** Changes 3,4,5, ......) Let's here your ideas.

IAMWMD   June 2nd, 2008 1:43 pm ET

All you Clinton supporters that are crossing over to your real party, let the doorknob hit you where the good lord split ya on your way out.

Obama 08

Valdez   June 2nd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

The idea that a candidate can fall asleep at the wheel for a month during the primaries like hillary did during February and still be embraced to lead our country in serious times like this is beyond me. Additionally, how can anybody support a candiadte as clumsy and forgetful as McCain is mind boggling. Go Obama!!!!!!!!

OLUJOG FROM AMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS   June 2nd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

the whole world is wating for Obama to safe the world from this didaster.

BGVono   June 2nd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

The people of Cuba were also "fed up" with corrupt government and wanted someone they hardly knew who also was promissing change! Just look at the change they got – it was/is still historic change that not even a 50 year embargo has been able to destroy. Those who want change...move to Iraq, Iran, Cuba, China, Bolivia, Venezuela, Nicaragua and North Korea. Voting for someone we hardly know....will bring change big time....not for the better must I say.

Larz   June 2nd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

AMERICANS!!!!Don't forget we voted for Bush in 2000,and we lost a great man like AL GORE.LOOK what happened to us in the past 8 years!!!We CAN NOT let this happen again with McBush dressed in McCain suit!!McCain is BUSH (8 years of destruction)!!!!!!!!!!!PLEASE AMERICANS,LET"S OPEN OUR EYES!!!!!!!!OBAMA IS THE MAN THAT CAN RESTORE OUR LEADERSHIP IN THE WORLD!!!!!!!!!GOD SENT HIM 46 YEARS AGO TO BE BORN IN AMERICA TO SAVE OUR NATION AND WORLD!!!!!!!!!!!!

Greg285   June 2nd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

For all those people who say that Obama will never win, I wonder what they are going to say when he does? For all those Clinton supporters who claim that they will not vote for him, that's fine, but please provide a legitimate reason and not Clinton talking points...What are you all afraid of, that he will turn out to be a great President? Some of supporters sound just like those crazy sports fans who act like the world has ended when their sports team loses….

ryan   June 2nd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

For those who think Senator Clinton is ruining the party,

NEWSFLASH – The Party's Over!

Dead and Buried!

McCain or Bust!

Mike. Obama supporter   June 2nd, 2008 1:42 pm ET

woo hooo Obama!
If Obama win, does the White House still call "White House" or it will be call "Black House"?

Carl,CA   June 2nd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

The minute Hillary announces she is stepping our ot the race, this life-long Democat will slap a McCain bumper sticker on my car, pound McCain signs in my front yard, and volunteer to work at a local McCain headquarters. (When Hillary goes, we've lost our very best candidate and best shot at getting our country back on track. McCain is an experienced, not too far right Republican, and I can live with him as my president for 4 years. As for Obama: never!)

corinne   June 2nd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

It's about time.... this should have ended along time ago. This marathon has done no good to anyone – least of all the democratic party. I hope her supporters will listen with an open mind to Obama – he will do more for them than mccain -kind of like 'biting off your nose to spite your face'.

Not So Republican   June 2nd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Ralph....you WILL eat those words...Obama will change the face of America and restore us to glory once again...btw...do you enjoy paying 5 bucks a gallon?

Subhash   June 2nd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

The people who are supporting Obama just because what he has been saying should give it a deep thought. This guy was with people who are openly racist and dont love their contry and dont have faith is the constitution. Now he is leaving his church. why he did not do it before? He is unrealistic and lying. Can he really pull the troops out of Iraq? No way. Can he fix the economy? No way. All this will take time. USA is not China where the contry is run by a few. Keep this in mind people. You cant fix your contry in 4 years. Dont go for what he says. he just says what people want to hear. Ask him for plans and how he is going to accomlish what he promises.

Linda   June 2nd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

I really think everyone has gone crazy. It seemed impossible that the Democrats could lose after Bush, but with Obama as a candidate it's a dead certainty. How did Obama raise so quickly through the ranks because of one well received speech at a convention? How can he keep screwing up again and again with the church of his choice and the people he still surrounds himself with? Does anyone care he bounces back and forth between Rezko and Bill Ayers? Does anyone care that he offers himself up as the candidate of change - but if anything he practices the old-time Mayor Daily politics of Chicago. He's a sham. The Republicans will have a field day with him, and all I can say is don't blame me. I'm from MA and I supported Senator Clinton!

Edel   June 2nd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Hillary...I feel your pain.

Zika   June 2nd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

HRC is a republican. Period. For her and her supporters (and her husband) Obama is almost a communist, he is a "boy" and he is black. Same as for McSame. Division here is not between dems and republicans, but between one-party system that rules America, and possibility of real two-party competition. In order to save the "order" HRC and people behind her will do anything, ANYTHING. Watch and see how Obama gets destroyed by HRC and McSame united. They think that they protecting famous "American way of life" by protecting big money interests and politics of the same in Washington.
McCain/Clinton 2008-2108 war in Iraq/Iran/Corea/Venecuela/Cuba/Canada/Russia/China etc.

Independent   June 2nd, 2008 1:41 pm ET

Finally, I won't have to see her hideous face again.

lin   June 2nd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

The Clintons had again moved the goalposts in getting the Michigan and Florida delegates seated, and Obama has again to prove he has won the nomination. This is like the sixth time the goalposts have been moved. More of this refusal to give him the victory after he has won FAIR and square by every metric–including the popular vote–and this senior citizen Asian American feminist will lose her cool and ignore the Obama campaign's pleas to be reconcilatory. Millions of us citizens will march to Washington DC to demand that the Clinton dynasty be forced out of town and that the winner be named. Enough with cowardice in the face of Clinton bullying and dynastic entitlement! The US is a democracy where the Constitution and rule of law reign, not Bill and Hill. The Party elders should pay attenttion to our escalating frustration. The next civil war will be in the Democratic Party.

Vig   June 2nd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

How can anyone endorse a person who belonged, for 20 years, to a racist and sexist church? This is akin to having an affiliation with the KKK which promotes racist teachings. Obama should disqualify himself for the nomination based on his participation in a bigoted institution.

Florida Democrat   June 2nd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

The only Super delegate shift HC will see is the one from the HC camp to the Obama camp.

Billy J Austin, TX   June 2nd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

I would have preferred another candidate besides either of these (Clark, Biden, or Edwards) But of these I preferred the Hillary (as flawed as she is)

BUT! After tomorrow she needs to step out gracefully and start being very generous with her time and efforts to get this guy in office. ( I just hope he can get more done than Carter did, and doesn't damage the Dems and African-American Politicos who will come after him )

Maybe next time we can get a populist in there.... we are in dire need of that ideology in Washington

carl in louisiana   June 2nd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

They say it is'nt over till the fat lady sings well I think she is singing her heart out

mbgoldie   June 2nd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Won't unite, won't vote for him, never, ever.

Ed - Washington DC   June 2nd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

In every election where Barack Obama "tried," he finished with more votes than the early polls predicted. Voters don't discount his message as mere campaign promises that strain credibility; they listen to his vision and message of "bottom-up" political process, freedom from special interests and the need to restructure the political game. As more and more voters understand his message, not as simple (and unbelieveable) as I promise you ***, *** and ***, he gains additional votes. Though he hasn't showed it in recent days, he can be and is a "stretch runner."

Barack's superior, well funded campaign pulled up in the stretch drive of this primary campaign – directing its attention to the fall campaign; as part of their overall game plan, they didn't want to and (except for a stray preacher absolutely not part of the campaign) did not try to make Hillary and her supporters look anything but well intentioned. Despite the Clinton campaign spin, it is the Obama campaign which made concessions before the Rules Committee last Saturday. This treatment by the Obama campaign may prove to be better than Hillary and her campaign deserve — Hillary's face is saved, and she may even look to some like the stronger candidate, but she is not.

EDU from Dallas, TX   June 2nd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Well, this was to be expected.

My view is that Senator Clinton will have no option but to support Obama. Anything less will quickly earn her the wrath of Americans who cannot stand to see McCain win in Nov.

Americans cannot even imagine having another Bush Term with a McCain win. They are going to mobilise and do whatever it takes to win, even if this means kicking the Clintons under the bus if they dont come onboard.

Gopi Nathan   June 2nd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

United States is given a once in a millennium chance to elect an unthinkable candidate! To lead the world, to show the rest of us that the US is more than a President Bush and Iraq war! It is disappointing to see that a former first lady is standing in the way with chlidish stubborness.. never giving up!

By fielding and electing Obama, the US would come a long way ... even ahead of Europe! This is an ideal chance to wipe out all the ill feelings created in the last 2-3 decades! It's time to say goodbye to Imperialism....The US can still lead the world in championing the modern causes to save the planet Earth!

I hope the people of the USA use this moment – a tryst with destiny!

Mike   June 2nd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

Hillary is waiting for that big, big, bang to happen to OBAMA!!

Cindy   June 2nd, 2008 1:40 pm ET

The rare combination of qualties that Barack Obama offers us, intelligence, vision, depth, integrity, and charisma, allows him the ability of becoming the great leader this country so desperately needs at this juncture in our history. It is so difficult for me to understand how my fellow Americans can so easily overlook this, while at the same time approve of the continuation our downward spiral, including the perpetuation of this war, by supporting John McCain. This election is about so much more than waving our red or blue flags.

Shirley Armstrong   June 2nd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Obama will not win what about his pastor problem is there more to learn about this man HOW can he say he did not hear anythiong or took no part in what his pastors say and do I beleive he is just tesiging from his church for political gains plain and simple He talks a great deal about unity buit he has done nothing in this campain to prove it IF he gets the nomation I will vote for McCain

CNN - can you please post this comment?   June 2nd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

CNN may not post this...must be afraid of the DNC powers too!

They will come out to support Obama because NONE OF THEM want to upset Dean, Pelosi, Reid, Kennedy, Kerry et al who set up this nomination process from the beginning.

They can – but Clinton is the better candidate to beat McCain in November. I hope Clinton will leave her options open since there is alot of time between now and August – who knows how many buses Obama has left?

Maybe none – and Clinton could come in to give the party the win in November. Florida and Michigan will support Clinton and NOT Obama since he has already turned his back on them. She has the popular vote, she has PA, CA, NY, OH, WV and those are the states necessary to win the White House.

But politics being politics........the meak will lower their heads in bowing to the DNC. Clinton or McCain 2008!

ryan   June 2nd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Why don't the gutless wonders just come on out?

Hiding behind the skirt of a woman is not very admirable!

We will know who you are soon, and you will not be there in the fall!

Good Luck and Good Bye!

henry   June 2nd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Good choice!

Sophia   June 2nd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

Okay Obama has fierce ambition and charisma, but not much political record. And for those Obama supporter to criticize Clinton for dividing the party are not considering the fact that if Obama really wanted democrat to unite and win, SHOULD NOT HAVE RUN FOR PRESIDENCY in the first place, but build up his experience and record and support senator Clinton. I am a democrat but I believe, instead of blaming Clinton, realize that they did it to themselves, and I truly believe, Obama will NOT WIN in November.

NJ   June 2nd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

It is surprising why one would want to support someone who
1. is ignorant about the world politics
2. has been part of a church that hates America
3. has a wife that hates Americans
4. who is all talk but no action (very charming talker)
5. inexperienced

Didn't we learn a lesson in the last 8 years???
Wake up America!!

Clinton/McCain   June 2nd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

She WILL be nominee. The supers still have the chance to do the right thing or else my vote goes for McCain. The Obama supporters can't seem to understand why Democrats will vote for McCain and that's because they haven't seen how vicious Obama and his campaign have been and all of the dirty tricks that went un-noticed.

Conservatives win again :)   June 2nd, 2008 1:39 pm ET

This is far from OVER – Hillary will run as a 3rd party candidate and the vote will be split and we will WIN AGAIN!!!! :)

DNC has 'fixed' the nomination....   June 2nd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

They will come out to support Obama because NONE OF THEM want to upset Dean, Pelosi, Reid, Kennedy, Kerry et al who set up this nomination process from the beginning.

They can – but Clinton is the better candidate to beat McCain in November. I hope Clinton will leave her options open since there is alot of time between now and August – who knows how many buses Obama has left?

Maybe none – and Clinton could come in to give the party the win in November. Florida and Michigan will support Clinton and NOT Obama since he has already turned his back on them. She has the popular vote, she has PA, CA, NY, OH, WV and those are the states necessary to win the White House.

But politics being politics........the meak will lower their heads in bowing to the DNC. Clinton or McCain 2008!

shannonL   June 2nd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Not a shocker....Dems never cease to amaze me. You people don't understand the electoral map...you've picked the candidate that can't win.

Why do you choose the most liberal candidate when you are running against the most liberal Republican...just plain stupid.

NoHillary   June 2nd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

YES! Now we simply need all of those superdelegates who were going to vote for Clinton to jump on the Obama bandwagon. It's ok, everyone's doing it.

NEVEROBAMA   June 2nd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

I do not care what people say. Clinton and her supporters are not bitter. Why is it men are characterized as frustrated and women are bitter. Clinton supporters will always stay Clinton supporters. She was treated very unfair by the media and this is what we are angry about. Obama is an empty suit and I as a democrate will NEVER EVER VOTE FOR HIM. I WILL VOT UNCOMMITED.

The scares are deep and Obama will never ever appeal to the majority of Latinos.

We will see who wins the white house in November. Our country is in bad shape, and Obama is too inexperienced to change it. His speeches are just that speeches.

I am very angry with the Michigan votes and I will never ever vote for Obama!

So go ahead Obama supporters keep talking trash about HIllary we will get the last laugh – You can bet on it!!!

Dee   June 2nd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

I'm a Republican but am voting for Obama because his positions are more aligned with mine. If the Clinton supporters chose to vote for McCain rather than Obama then they will get the president they deserve, I just hope we won't have to listen to them whine for eight years when we're still in Iraq, gas prices continue to go up, they keep losing jobs, and have no affordable health care.

KD for 08AMA   June 2nd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

Yay Bil Pike... love your comment. I can't wait to have kids just so they can study the writings and speeches of a great President like B.H. Obama. I'm going to play the Yes We Can video at each of my kids' birthday parties. I want them to know nothing is impossible with determination and a quality education. This man is changing the face of how everyone sees America. I just wish others would put aside their prejudices and small ways of thinking long enough to realize he is the advocate of change for which we have been searching. He is changing the way other countries view America as well. Way to go 08AMA.

Slightly-Right Republican for Obama 08

I would like to see him take a republican for his running mate... I have always thought that a bipartisan presidency is exactly what this divided country needs!

Obalegerwright   June 2nd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

June 2nd, 2008 10:43 am ET
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Obalegerwright is not to be trusted. He does whatever a politician needs to do, as Rev. Wright said, he must do whatever it takes to win.
Just when you thought that it was getting crowded under that bus, Obalegerwright, has just thrown his whole church under the bus. He will do anything to win the Presidency, and I mean anything. Wonder how that will set with all those black people who were jumping up and down and cheering when Wright and Pfleger were putting down white people, this country and especially Hillary Clinton? He might lose the black vote when they realize he was using them to get to point A. He knows they (a mere 12%) cannot carry him to the White House. Wonder how Oprah feels, now that her popularity is waning? Loyality is not his forte! Anything to win is now evident, is it not? If this act is not political, I don't know what is. Why now?

Raymond Duke   June 2nd, 2008 1:38 pm ET

It has been over for Hillary Clinton in this nimination for a long time. You can't fight a baised Democrat National Committee and a media that has been against her from the start, especially Msnbc that only the far left watches but also cnn. I use to watch cnn continiously but I guess they got their orders from their bosses and Wolf , Jack Cafferty especially and the rest fell in line to play the game for Obama. Hillary should do the right thing for America and run as an indepedent. She would be a shoe-in. The media and the political parties want to tell us that we should vote for their choices they have given us. A black man and his wife and followers who hate america or John McCain . I would vote along with my family for Clinton if she would run as an indepedent. If she does not whether she is on the vp ticket with Obama or trying to get votes for him I along with four other voting adults in this family will vote for McCain and hold our noses. Hillary should pull a Joe Liberman and run as a Indepedent democrat. She could and would change the face of the democrat party and bring it to the center. The left side which has destroyed the democrat party would exist no more. If this does not happen McCain will easily win the electorial votes and be the next president of the United States.

chicagoan   June 2nd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

I feel sorry for Hill, she tried, she really really tried. but much like death it is inevident. What's done is done. If she had of won fair and square I would have backed behind her. She didn't though and I am glad I backed a winner. I just hope that we can unite and all those who feel like they wouldnt back Obama because he's the nominee need to think about this country and that change is needed, he is the one to do it. Let's come together like we know we can and win this presidency, let's forget about black, white, man, woman.
Obama '08

Rena   June 2nd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Bottom line Hillary has shown if I can't win nobody will win! The saddest of all is that she will never tell her crazy supporters that keep saying they will write in Hillary or vote McCain that she will still have her millions and the economy will not affect her at all when McCain is voted in. She will never tell them they will be the only one to suffer. This is how the rich, arrogant, and pompous people survive by pulling the wool over the eyes of the innocent, blind and sometime dumb. You know it is one thing to be poor but it’s another to be dumb of clear facts. Which should tell them Hillary doesn’t give a hill of beans about them?

They have another candidate in their house that can offer the same relief but to stupid to see because they are blinded by the name Clinton. You haven't seen anything that Hillary has done that is so great; you saw the work of her husband who we find has hidden a lot of things from the American people. If Hillary was so great why her own state want represent her and stand behind her? To answer the question easily she hasn't done a thing to help them nor that impressed them.

Hillary supporters think about your families and get your pride and ego out of the way. Having to vote Obama out does not help you only hurt you.

Helen, GA   June 2nd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Those senators who vote for Obama are brainless. They will realize it in November. McCain 08.

vINCe   June 2nd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

To Hillary Supporters: McCain is going to appoint ALL CONSERVATIVE judges to the Supreme Court....THINK ABOUT THAT.....if you vote for McCain over Obama out of spite....SAY GOODBYE TO ROE v WADE......THAT is a promise....

Dave in Pennsylvania   June 2nd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

Why did this take so long? The quicker they commit to Obama, the quicker we can get Hillary off the headlines and focus on McCain
She is trying to detroy the party to get her own way.

Dave   June 2nd, 2008 1:37 pm ET

The Supers have just been waiting this long trying to show respect for Hillary, letting her play this thing out. And, in typical Clinton fashion, she's been abusing them for their tolerance. We already let her husband make fools of us by excusing his selfish abuses of power, and now the second generation of appeasers is doing the same thing for Hillary. When are people finallly going to wake up and see that the Clintons could care less about anyone except those who can do THEM some good?

I hear Hillary's supporters crowing all the time about how she's the champion of blue-collar workers. Yeah, right. Tell that to the people down South who lived in states that Clinton knew he wouldn't win. He didn't help those people one bit, because they weren't politically valueable. With the Clintons, it's all about THEM... and that's all it's about. If you've been supporting these sociopaths, then you've been fooled!

Sandee   June 2nd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

About time! Hurray, Hurray! Now's the time for all democrats to come together and get down to the business of gettingt McCain and the Republican machine! Let's get this country back on the road to becoming a world leader again.

sb   June 2nd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

She DOES NOT have the popular vote. Why isn't his campaign challenging her lies? People are starting to believe it.

annieoakley   June 2nd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

If Clinton does not get the Nomination, she had btter get the VP, or I will not only vote for Nader...I wil tell everyone I see to vote for Nader, I will fund raise for him, as I cannot vote for McStupid or Oblabla....

TY   June 2nd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Its done. . .She was OUTCOACHED. . . OUTPLAYED. . . AND OUTWITTED. . .If she continues her "crying" she will look like a fool.

Pat in Cali   June 2nd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

At this point Clinton is not fighting the good fight. She would rather splinter the Democratic party than unite for the good of the nation.

She believes she is right, but the people have spoken. The answer is not what she wants to hear. Who wants a single-minded person who cannot listen as their leader?

All the real Democrats unite.

Obama '08

Joe   June 2nd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

Shut up Ralph Malph!

Wake-Up America   June 2nd, 2008 1:36 pm ET

It will shock me if either one of the candidates win against mccain due the racial hatered in america! It finally took a viable black candidate to bring out the true hatefullness in people.

Joseph IRAQ WAR VET   June 2nd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

ALL YOU HIL-LIE-LY SUPPORTERS IM TIRED OF YOUR SORE LOSER RANTS!!!!! REMEMBER HOW WE BEAT YOU AND MCCAIN, REMEMBER IT. WE DONT NEED YOU, SO TAKE YOUR BITTER, RACIST, SELFS TO MCCAIN'S SIDE AND REGISTER AS REPUBLICANS ALREADY AND GET IT OVER WITH. WATCH FOX NEWS CHANNELL, AND LISTEN TO HANNITY AND RUSH ON THE RADIO. JOIN THE DARK SIDE OF THE NEOCONS CAUSE THATS WHAT YOULL BE IF YOU DO VOTE FOR MCBUSH!

GO BAMA GO BROTHER! WE LOVE YOU MAN! TAKE THIS COUNTRY BACK FOR ALL OF US IDEALISTS! TAKE IT BACK FOR THE KENNEDY BROTHERS, TAKE IT BACK FOR ALL THE PEOPLE WHO STILL BELIEVE IN THE IDEA OF AMERICA!

CNN why don't you ever post my opinion?   June 2nd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Watching the response Saturday of Hillarys supporters was like watching a bunch of overgrown two year olds throwing temper tantrums.

It was an absolutely ridiculous display and embarrased me as a women watching these women have emotion breakdowns over not getting their way.

As a woman I have always had to work harder to prove that I should be treated as an equal among men. Working in a field which is dominated by men and trying to overcome the stereotypes that so many men have as to why women shouldn't be a boss. One being that woman can't hold it together and will become too emotional and these woman acted just like the stereotype that women have been fighting to change.

Play by the rules and grow the hell up!

WAH   June 2nd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

It is no wonder gridlock occurs in Washington. I am from Missouri, the great State of President Harry S. Truman. The "uncommitted super delegates" should recall this phrase from the 33rd president of these United States: "The Buck Stops Here!" God bless the decision makers of our great country.

skip   June 2nd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

YEEHAAAAAA! Give it up Hill....!!!!!

Larz   June 2nd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

What is McCain going to do for this country after being there with Bush for 8 years ,and done nothing .He's just done what he intends to do in the coming 4 years that he will NOT get!!OBAMA 2008!!!!

what a shame !   June 2nd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

June 2nd, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Too bad…they are going to be backing a loser!!!

Obama will NEVER win!!!!
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Seems to me that hillary is the looser on all accounts for now..and a very sore one !

NY   June 2nd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

I challenge CNN to print this message....

Thank You CNN to taking Obama's side and tilt the race in one direction...Is this an unbiased news channel like it used to be or Obama's campagin machine??

Robert   June 2nd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

Many in the Democratic party will not be culturally intimidated in to voting for Barack. We have researched his candidacy and simply choose not to vote for him based on his record. Many like me will either stay home on election day or vote for the first time for a the Republican alternative.

No-Bama.

John in Ohio   June 2nd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

The Appalachian Racist Party fully supports Hillary Clinton! If we have to choose between a black guy and a white woman, we'll take the white woman any day! If we have to choose between a black guy and a white guy, heck yeah we'll take the white guy! That's the way God wants us to vote, it's right there in the Bible. Fellow members of the Appalachian Racist Party, welcome to the internet! Keep posing as members of the Democratic Party who will vote McCain in November if the white woman doesn't beat the black guy, I think people are totally buying it. Just remember, if it comes down to a race between a white woman and a white man, we're voting for the white man anyway. It's what God wants, it's right there in the Bible.

White Candidate '08!
(brought to you by the Appalachian Racist Party)

Chucky   June 2nd, 2008 1:35 pm ET

We can only achieve Victory and seal it in Nov. as soon as these super delegates make up their mind and endose Obama fast. Remeber time is running out and the wounds need to be fixed – Obama "08

Angela   June 2nd, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Mat – it has nothing to do with spite. There are nearly 18 million voters who supported Clinton. And a good portion of them do not think Obama is experienced enough to be president. Some feel that an Obama presidency will be a disaster. It isn't spite.

Mary Sue   June 2nd, 2008 1:34 pm ET

"According to CNN’s Candy Crowley, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will remain uncommitted until Clinton officially drops out of the race."

Ye gads. She may never drop out of the race, so that means Reid will never endorse.

Among the news stories that will examine the end of this historic race, I hope there will be one that examines the role the Clinton name played in the role-out of the SDs. If it were not for the Clinton legacy and the regard (or fear) some SDs have for that family, Hillary may not have been able to stay in the race so long and the SDs may have ended things earlier. While the Clintons probably deserve the SDs respect and patience, the lingering race caused disunity which will be difficult, if not impossible, to heal.

0BAMBI DA TITANIC   June 2nd, 2008 1:34 pm ET

Obama hit an ICEBERG!!!!! He's SINKING and taking the Democratic Party along with him! This is just a primary, OBAMBI IS ALREADY LIMPING TO THE FINISHING LINE!!!

NOBODY TRUST OBAMBI EXCEPT HIS KOOLAID DRINKING FOLLOWERS WHO CAN'T FIND THEMSELVES OUT OF A PAPER BAG! STUPID PEOPLE DESERVE A STUPID LEADER!!!

Too bad cult followers McCain will be the NEXT President and the DEMS will be HISTORY!!!!!!

Linda   June 2nd, 2008 1:34 pm ET

The DNC

LA   June 2nd, 2008 1:34 pm ET

sounds good

Linda   June 2nd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

I will not vote for Obama, I have been a lifelong Democrat but I draw the line now. I will be re registering as an independent. This whole primary has been a sham. The media has failed to do it job in fact has been very biased in favor of Obama. The commentators (most) practically fawning for Obama. Worse than that her own party has done everything it can to see to it that she does not get the nomination. In addition to his supporters on these blogs being so mean and dissrespectful I can not force myself to vote for him. I will be writing in Hillary. If it had been just one isolated incident of the people he surrounds himself with I could have been ok but with it all combined with the above comments I do not trust him. My mother always told me you lay with dogs you get fleas. I do beleive the republicans have many October surprises. The DNC

Ken in Texas   June 2nd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

They can endorse all they want...still fact of the matter is he can not and will not win in November....Case closed!

H   June 2nd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

THANKS TO THE TRAITORS OBAMA WILL BE NOMINATED IN AUGUST. HE WILL LOSE IN NOVEMBER. I WILL NOT CRY FOR HIM. I WILL CRY FOR THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY BECAUSE THE LEADERS SOLD OUT.

HILLARY IS THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATE. IT WILL BE OUR LOST IF SHE IS NOT NOMINATED.

sety   June 2nd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Lets us all unite and not elect the last administration back to power. It has been a horrible eight years.

BIG BOY   June 2nd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Its stubborn actions like Hillary is engaging in that is so reminiscent of past failed political policy that it is clear she would just be more of the same ol same ol. Admit when you are wrong or have lost and move on...this is why we have been in five years of unneeded war. She is millions in debt and needs to throw in the towel before eventually she is pushed out and made a fool. Im also done with the shes more electable argument. She wont be able to make up her own rules in November and she cant even win in the playoffs to get to the Big Game... but shes more electable???? The media needs to do its job and stop playing into the fact shes still in it and just report that she is mathematically eliminated and that Obama is now the nominee. Im not voting for either so this is a complete unbiased reflection on the past 6 months or so.

Anson   June 2nd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

CNN, why won't you post my fair thought? What have I done to you?

Anyway!

McCain is now shaking scared. He can't walk away from his destruction, his fate. Obama will be the next Present of The United State Of America :-D

Glenn   June 2nd, 2008 1:33 pm ET

Once the voters have spoken, it is time. Like Hillary has repeated over and over again, " Let the peoples voice there opinion and then the Super Delegates. On or before 6/4 they can put her mind at peace and give the nomination to the rightful winner. Barrack Obama.

WOMAN 4 OBAMA   June 2nd, 2008 1:32 pm ET

Please put her out!!! it is about time! Now the real hurdle for her will be not to just drop out, but to actually back Obama, and I bet she will not! and neither will her air headed supporters who dont want things better!

tom   June 2nd, 2008 1:32 pm ET

It is a crime when so called super delegates support the candidate who did not win the popular vote in there State. Any super delegate from New Jersey, PA, WV. , Calf., NY, OHIO INDIANA, TEXAS FLORIDA OR mICHIGHAN to name a few who votes for Obama on any first ballot is anti democrat and is voting against the will of the people of his or her state. This nominated process is a mess and is a travisty for the Democratic party.

aware   June 2nd, 2008 1:32 pm ET

If you must, just suspend your campaign Hillary, and do not release your delegates. Keep your options open. It is a long time until the convention.

Obama will lose the general because many, many disillusioned Dems will vote for McCain and never for Obama.

I certainly have decided to leave the Democratic party if the Super Delegates tip the balance in Obama's favor. Why? Because of the way it as treated Hillary and their utter foolishness in anointing the arrogant, lying, pandering, far left wing nut! :(

Disillusioned Dems unite and vote for McCain!

Allen   June 2nd, 2008 1:32 pm ET

I'm very happy to see things come to a final end. The prolonging of this would have destroyed the Democratic Party. Obama is an outstanding individual and a great leader, this country need his leadership and good common sense to bring things back into focus.
WOOO HOOO !!
Let's get the general election over and done with.. Obama for President of the United Stats of American!!!!!!

barackobama4prez   June 2nd, 2008 1:32 pm ET

I hope Hillary Clinton and Bill Clinton run on an independent ticket. That way she can lose the general election as well, and then maybe her senate seat.

Maybe then we can be rid of the Tacky Clintons for good.

Regina   June 2nd, 2008 1:32 pm ET

never voting for Obama the fruad, wins elections by fraud can never win fair and sqaure. Chicago politics at its best

Matt in Ohio   June 2nd, 2008 1:32 pm ET

if this is true this democrat will vote for McCain. I want experience not this hype!

Andrew   June 2nd, 2008 1:31 pm ET

All I gotta say is that Obama BETTER deliver if he's in the white house.

Obama Fan   June 2nd, 2008 1:31 pm ET

If Hillary would steal the nomination from Obama with one of her dirty tricks, not only Michelle has to think about voting in november for the clintons, but 20 million people supporting Obama. Period.

So she wouldn't stand a chance against McInsane.

This garbage talk "I'm the best" more "experienced" is all hogwash.

Not even the superdelegates would buy that.

Obama 08

Sharon   June 2nd, 2008 1:31 pm ET

I think some should endorse before Tuesday night. That way it's the primaries that put him over the top instead of fellow senators. I personally would rather be beaten by the primary then to be beaten by my colleagues.

V Independent   June 2nd, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Folks EVERYONE has a right as citizens to vote and the superdelegates included have the right for whom and when they so desire. Are some of you "good citizens" suggesting stomping on the constitution of the United States? I hope not. It will end when it will end. Stop the whining on both sides.

frank   June 2nd, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Why be so considerate of Clinton....I voted for her in Del. primary but her team blew it in caucus states. I wish I hadn't voted for her now after watching her campaign trying to cheat and change the rules in the middle of the game. These Senators need to cowboy up to the plate today and help this party win in November.

Marie in California   June 2nd, 2008 1:31 pm ET

It ain't over until the woman in the pant suit says it's over. If she does that, then my allegiance will have to switch to McCain for November.

No Abomination in the Presidency!

Hillary or McCain – 2008

anthony   June 2nd, 2008 1:31 pm ET

Clinton and her supporters seem to be living in denial. If my 3rd grade son can understand the delegate math why can't she. The math is simple and clear to see. She does not even seem to be affected by the fact that the republicans are not even mentioning her name in their campaign, but Obama's. She's out there campaigning on her own fighting against a concrete wall. She can't raise money because people have no confidence in her so she begs for money in each and every speech she gives. You never hear such from Obama.

She wants to do whatever it takes to win the nomination

GO OBAMA!!

Angel for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 1:30 pm ET

This is great news for the Obma camp. This parade is pretty much finally over. Glad to se those senators will make the right decison. "YES WE CAN"

"Obama 08 enough said"

deep_eye   June 2nd, 2008 1:30 pm ET

"Senators don't want to pound Hillary Clinton, and there is a sense she should be given a grace period?????" WHAT HAVE THE PAST TWO AND ONE HALF MONTHS BEEN?

She is not getting it, this is over, it has been over, done, finished, through – wrap it. Start declaring now. Every day this agony is prolonged serves McCain's agenda.

Obama and McCain should have been in deep, meaningful debates and discussions showcasing each other's plans, tactics and strategies by now. Instead, Obama has had to spend this time deflecting and defending against every half-witted allegation and charge this vile gasbag has thrown at him and still she lost – GET ON WITH IT!!!

Wake-Up America   June 2nd, 2008 1:30 pm ET

This campaign has gone beyond politics. It's a right-down racial war that has been all too familiar in america and it's sickening. To think that a person can not run for the oval office because their skin color beyond me.

Linda   June 2nd, 2008 1:30 pm ET

I don't understand what the Clintons have over these people. . . Afraid of pounding Hillary Clinton. . . If she were a man would you be afraid to pound on "him"? I don't understand.

If these supers already know who they are going to back, why wait? Wouldn't it be better for the states' primaries to be the deciding factor to put Obama over the edge, and not the supers?

What are you people waiting for?

one nation under god!!!!   June 2nd, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Fact check time kids(obama supporters).Economy not in a ression,War in Iraq all but won,Gas has risen 2 dollars a gallon during the democrat controlled congress and thanks to jimmy "anti-semite " carters undermining of national security we have no choice but to strike iran.But please dont let the facts get in the way of electing this tomato can.

Lucyna   June 2nd, 2008 1:30 pm ET

People, it's time to unite and bit McCain, unless we want more war, possibly nuclear, and rich to get richer and poor to get poorer...

Brenda Gouck   June 2nd, 2008 1:30 pm ET

hey ralph, your old guy keeps opening his stupid mouth and is sure won't take much to beat him, he'll beat himself with his own stupid mouth. Obama 08/12

tidho   June 2nd, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Its about time.

Seriously these people are paid to make tough decisions, and its sad that they've waited this long to stick their necks out a little.

Every one of them should know who would make a better President and they should have stood up and said so (either way).

Nikki   June 2nd, 2008 1:30 pm ET

And the Clinton turned McCain supporters will start ttheir rants in 5,4,3,2,1.....

Obama Mama   June 2nd, 2008 1:30 pm ET

Its finally over! Now Senator Obama can put his focus on the White House and the future....where it belongs. Ms. Clinton had the opportunity to bow out gracefully but that time has come and gone. She has made a fool of herself as did Mr. Ickes at the RBC meetings this weekend. Time to unite the party and the country and MOVE ON! The funny thing is – I am a Republican!

Jose'   June 2nd, 2008 1:29 pm ET

We cannot allow the democrats to destroy this wonderful country.

We must unite and support John McCain in November.

Marc   June 2nd, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Lets see this new article about Bill Clinton by Vanity Fair. It is not a good story about our former President.

La Raza   June 2nd, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Hmmm, I haven't heard from Carville or Lanni Williams. I think it's safe for Carville to write that check in support of Obama.

Shannon in Galesburg, IL   June 2nd, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Haven't the last three months been a grace period for Hillary?

The only thing that bothers me about the whole thing is if their positions were reversed and Obama was still hanging on, he would have been excommunicated from the Democratic Party.

LAURA New York   June 2nd, 2008 1:29 pm ET

Mat – you really think that if Hillary was the strongest candidate she wouldnt be broke!!!???? You sure you are not a republican?
How funny, ironic, ignorant and stupid a remark !

Barach Oprah, i mean Barack Obama is a stronger candidate because he is not broke?

Oh my God how ignorant.

NO-BAMA   June 2nd, 2008 1:29 pm ET

AND I WILL SUPPORT ALL OF THESE SENATOR'S OPPONENTS IN THEIR NEXT ELECTIONS....
...IF THEY CHOOSE THE PERSON WITH LESS OF THE POPULAR VOTE.

Barack W. Bush 2000/2008
DID NOT WIN THE TRUE WILL OF THE PEOPLE.

New Day   June 2nd, 2008 1:29 pm ET

carl from Houston:

We didn't do anything yet. We merely chose between the two best hopes for president and it was almost a dead heat. The real challenge lies ahead. Will we divide the country with our pettiness or unite it with our greatness? If we elect McCain and continue these failed policies, we will have failed as a nation, not just as a party.

Obama supporters claim that Hillary and her supporters are sore losers. Well, being a sore winner is just as bad. Enough with the taunting; its time to heal.

Larz   June 2nd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Obama 2008!!!!!!!After all these months he's got more experience than anyone else!!He's been taking offences from everyone campaigning and so on.......

Howard   June 2nd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

If obama picks Hillary as his running mate he will be running for the next four years trying t get away from the nagging. Be smart Obama and select anyone but Billary.

rich   June 2nd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

CNN post this please. My post always get hung in moderator status. Why? Makes me feel like a terrorist. lol. But, please post my comments.
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Just how much more time does Hillary needs? For God's sake, Hillary has known for some time that it has been mathematically impossible for her to overtake Obama in the delegate count. This deference to Senator Clinton, and this nonsense of a grace period is just rediculous. She is a grown woman who once claimed 'if you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen." I will argue she can take the heat, and she will live like ever other American once these senators start growing a vertebral column and end this primary season once and for all. People are tired of nonsense. There are bigger fish to fry in the general, and we need to get on with it.

Martin   June 2nd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

I think all the superdelegates that left Hillary should come back to her and all the remaining super should endorse her today if they want the party to win on November. I believe they represent the mentor of our party ,they know what is the right thing to do to be win on November.
Hillary 08 (:).

Obama all the way..   June 2nd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

C'mon...what are you waiting for??? DO IT NOW!!! Get this over with!!!!!

What is Reid's deal. What a chicken!!!!

Riddle me this...   June 2nd, 2008 1:28 pm ET

Why do people keep voting for Hillary? Why does she keep winning states, you ask?

1. People are believing her half-truths regarding the popular vote.
2. It is still a competitive race and although she will likely lose, voters want to show their support.
3. The contests she won recently: WV, KY (racists, not all, but many); PR because they loved her husbands presidency, they campaigned there for weeks, strong connection to NY, voter turnout was very low, and the supporters there can't vote for her in the national election.

My point is that her recent success doesn't indicate that Obama can't win a national election.

Ted van Tol   June 2nd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

When Obama is starting to campaign McCain we will see
that almost all the democrats will support him. And the independent, and a lot of the republicans.
The wind of change is getting stronger and stronger over America but also around the world.
He will be a great President!

carmen   June 2nd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

There is no excuse to carry this on for longer than this week, after everyone has bent over backwards to pander, cater and not ruffle any Clinton feathers. Everyone has had their say, the delegate count will be in and whomever has the right count is the winner.

Myke C. from belgium   June 2nd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

The earlier the superdelgates comes out to stop these the better. The interest of the party should supercede that of any individual. Enough is enough,Clinton should allow the party unite against november election. Can she emulate other aspirants in her party and that of the republicans. Rules are rules. We are watching how the Clintons want to kill American democratic institution known all over the world.
Go Obama! Americans are thirsty of change. Remember to carry everybody along irrespective of what happened in the primaries.

vw   June 2nd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

Hopefully this is not true, or else the Democratic Party will absolutely lose in Nov, Congrats, John, you will be the winner.

Ann_Atlanta   June 2nd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

I have finally reached the point that I do not care about the electoral votes or the party.

Come November, I'll write in for Hillary.

The pundit/media bias against her and the Obama "Tony-Robert's-like" motivational speeches for maniupulation instead of substantive information have turned me totally against Obama – quitting the church was a totally political move and it cannot wipe out the past 20 years and his earlier statements about never hearing anythng like that.

Brainwashing/seminar techniques.. I'm not buying it.

WRITE-IN HILLARY FOR PRESIDENT

Obama Fan   June 2nd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

About time. As most of you have said< " it's time to put McShame and the BUSH out in the pasture where they belong.

OBAMA 08!!!!!!!!!!

joann   June 2nd, 2008 1:27 pm ET

TO DEBBY....

WE DON'T NEED YOUR VOTE...HE WON ALREADY AND WILL WIN IN NOVEMBER....VENT YOUR NEGATIVE ENERGY SOME WHERE ELSE. WE NEED A UNITED FRONT...THIS WAS NOT A PRIMARY OF WOMEN RIGHTS...MOST OF THE HATERS ARE WOMEN WHO FEEL THAT THIS COUNTRY NEEDS A FEMALE PRESIDENT, WHICH ONE DAY WE WILL, BUT NOT THE LEADERSHIP OF HILLARY....BUT A FEMALE WHO CAN BEST LEAD THE COUNTRY, WITHOUT THE LIES AND BAGGAGE AND SOMEONE WHO WILL NOT USE RACE DIVISION....WE ARE ALL AMERICANS FIRST AND FOREMOST... SO GO AHEAD AND VOTE FOR MCCAIN.....

WHEN OBAMA TURNS THIS COUNTRY AROUND THEN WHAT WILL YOU SAY....WE NEED FRESH THINKING...AND I WOULD HOPE THAT YOU JUST DON"T LIKE OBAMA BECAUSE OF HIS POLICIES AND NOT BECAUSE OF THE COLOR OF HIS SKIN, WHICH I FEEL MOST HRC SUPPORTERS FEEL....BUT HE WILL PREVAIL, DESPITE WHAT YOU OR ANY OTHER ONES FEEL ABOUT HIM....GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME AND IT SEEMS HE HAS OBAMA UNDER IS WING!! GOD BLESS AMERICA & OBAMA!!!!!!!!!!!

davange, NC   June 2nd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Black & White finally together as one in Senator, I mean, President Obama. Let us all show the world that The United States is not just a name for our conutry, but a promise to America and the World!!

Karen in Fla   June 2nd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Yeah – let the sheep fall in line on their way to the salughter.

For about the fifteenth time – MANY of Hillary's supporters will NOT vote for Obama because we have NO CONFIDENCE in his ABILITY. It is not bitterness, it is not racism. Obama fell into this opportunity as an untested Senator with VERY LITTLE to recommend him other than charismatic speaking – and that only when it is previously written down for him. He has taken the easy way out on too many votes in the Senate – opting for "present" rather than taking a position. He can't do that in the Oval Office! But he thinks he is going to hop on a jet and go visit with the leaders of countries sheltering terrorists and no one has a problem with this naivete?

Let's not get into the whole issue of Michelle Obama as the First Lady. While so many Obama supporters rant that Hillary should drop out (and have for months now – gee, I wonder why??? Afraid all the geese will come to roost?). Ironically enough, their choice for First Lady will not commit to support and vote for Hillary if she wins the nom. What does that say? More Do as I say not as I do.

I don't trust them. I will vote for McCain before I will vote for another empty suit that I don't trust. Obama is the one more like Bush with empty promises. Remember where that got us... I didn't vote for Bush either time and I have had a clear conscience the last 7+ years. I will for the next 4 as well.

Nick   June 2nd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Hillary's campaign was a train wreck wrought with in-fighting, money problems and no understanding of the primary rules? What makes her supporters think she can run the country?
Obama 08

Damian   June 2nd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

I'm not surprised. They don't truly feel Barack Obama is the best candidate, they just see the writing on the wall. Leave it to Harry Reid to continue to stick to his convictions and not endorse. Even though he is uncommitted it is obvious who he supports.

Howard   June 2nd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

I think it's time to get this foolishness settled as quickly as possible. I'm from a small village in Newfoundland , Canada and have thoroughly enjoyed the entertainment part of this contest. CNN have done a fantastic job of trying to figure out who will win and by how much. I think the CNN fellows like John Roberts and John King stay awake all night trying to figure out all the scenarios. I wonder what CNN is going to use for news when this is over. I get akick out of Wolf gettiong all excited and not giving himself time to speak whihout rushing his words. I also am disgusted with Lou Dobbs. This man must complain about his breakfast every morning just to get him in the negative mood. I think he has a bit of an ego also. And if he is so darn smart why doesn't he try and do something positive instead of using all his energy to destroy. Best of luck in your your reporting on the real election.

DEW IC, IA   June 2nd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Hopefully my voice will be heard on this blog this time, but if it's like it has been, it won't. lol

At any rate, why give her a grace period. This is a race and no one has mistreated her anymore than any other candidate. No one has caused her more problems than her own mouth and own campaign. I wish she'd just lose gracefully, but that's not going to happen whether she is given a grace period or not.

Go Obama '08

AJ   June 2nd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Phil from VA and Beka – We will not unite behind your disgusting candidate. It's no longer democRat v. republican. For us now, it's about defeating Obama. If you think that the majority of Clinton supporters are going to support that arrogant empty suit, you have another thing coming. We can hold our noses and vote for McCain. Nose holding and voting for Obama won’t work. The stench coming from him, his wife and his supporters is too much for us. I urge all Clinton supporters to either vote McCain or stay at home in November. Obama will be a disaster.

And to Bill Pike – Your candidate’s delusions of grandeur are rubbing off on you. Obama is more like G.W. Bush than Lincoln. They will be studying Obama in history all right – they will be studying the methods he used to con the idiots who support him.

dave   June 2nd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

This is reason I am not voting for Obama for all the Clinton haters out there. That's why we will never unite.

Obama the Hypocrite or McCain the Leader   June 2nd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

The title says it all. Obama is a shadow and an empty vessel. No original thoughts; no experience; naieve. The Democratic handlers of Obama (Kennedy, Kerry, Biden, Dodd, Pelosi, Reid, et al) cannot wait to get their arms around him and manage his every move – what a sham. We need a leader who is experienced and will not set this country back 20 years and polarize us worse than Bush – and that person is John McCain

LAURA New York   June 2nd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

It is amazing that so many ignorant Obama supporters actually think Hillary is dividing the party and for that matter, America.

Barack has the blame to carry for this.
He is African American and White American – - why not run as what he is...instead of what is more fashionable and politically strategic?

Seam From Florida actually wrote that, " It's cowardly leaders like Harry Reid that keep giving false hope to Clinton by remaining uncommitted." False hope to Hillary? Now you are gonna blame Harry Reid for Hillary staying in? She is in until there is a nominee. You and the rest of supporters like you, must all be quitters in life if you agree that it is ok to walk off the field before the whistle is blown to signal the end of the game.

Hopefully you will quit politics in the same way, and not wake up to vote for a community organzier to run this great Nation in November.
Even if you did, it would not matter, but he will not win.

Let me also make something clear, i do not choose or vote for the canditate that the DNC or all of you think i should vote for.
Therefore, I will not be voting for Obama....he is NOT my choice for candidate...and this is MY DECISION, not the fault of Hillary....but I am smarter to realize that all of you will fault her, and you will fault her when McCain wins in November.

God Bless America – we will need all the help we can get. Look what happens when you put someone with NO EXPERIENCE IN THE WHITE HOUSE!!

Go Hillary !! WE SUPPORT YOU 200%!!!!

Dealt   June 2nd, 2008 1:26 pm ET

Somebody will have to explain to Clinton that she's destroying the Democrat party with all that talk about marching on to Denver. Her maths are crazy, she'll bend an exact science into<any sort of curve that suits her.

And if she doesn't care about the Democartic party (which I'd say she most clearly does not) maybe her followers will finally understand that she couldn't care less about Michigan and Florida, she wouldn't be urging them on like a pack of trained dogs if she was ahead.

She's also tarnishing her name and her husband's legacy but then she also seems to be past caring for that.

Party leaders say there will be plenty of time for uniting the party... but will there? Not with the kind of arguments she's been throwing around. She's creating a pack of fanatical followers and creating terrible damage and division. Sexism is playing a card in the race? Well, she plays it a lot... She's even got her followers into saying Obama is very sexist. Care to give an example instead of just repeating a false argument?

adam   June 2nd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

just like the Democrats to send the weekest link to the general election. Republicans crawl from the woodwork in november and Obama is to liberal to pull this one off. I consider myself a liberal ,and i don't even like him.

Tina   June 2nd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

How much more 'grace period' do they need to give HRC. This is getting rediculous - are they that afraid of opposing the Clintons'? It would have made much more sense for most of the uncommitted Supers' to have endorsed whomever before the last Primary race, so that it wont appear as though they are putting the winning Nominee over the edge. If they wait until the end of the week, we are going to hear the Clinton supporters complain again.

Eva   June 2nd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

If Hillary Clinton was in Obama's place, she would have already forced the superdelegates to take side. I hate she has demeaned herself, and she has supporters but she also has haters. She is definately not liked by Republicans because of loose Bill.

Geri   June 2nd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Years from now we will read what a disaster Obama's years were.

Arron   June 2nd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

*puts a quarter in the jukebox*

Clintofascists, this one's for you.

"Sha-na-na-na
Na-na-na-na
Hey hey hey
Goodbye!"

I heard a self-described 'progressive feminist' say on NPR today that she'll write in Clinton's name come the GE. Good on her! If enough do it and split the vote, in comes McCain with potentially three SC justices to replace with conservatives. The loss of Roe v Wade? Sounds like progressive feminism to me!

Most reasonable HRC supporters have conceded she's lost and are ready to move forward with the party that refelcts their ideals, ideas, and goals.

Its only the twisted, bitter souls who persist with the fiction (and it is fiction) of HRC as the rightful heir to the Democratic throne and refuse to at least consider supporting Obama.

Whine made from sour grapes! Now who's got the cheese? ; )

Rad   June 2nd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

Clntons cannot accept the loss. They will blame the DNC and will run as independent, just to ruin the chnces of Democrats

tj   June 2nd, 2008 1:25 pm ET

I know CNN never post my notes.
All you, superdelegates can endorse your lovely golden boy.
DNC can press and force you to back him.
But fortunately DNC is forceless to do the same thing with voters.
Nothing can force me and my friends, moderate democrats to vote for this phony candidate even if Hillary ask for this.
I think it's time for democratic party to split. Hillary or Bill can be at the header of the party.
We need a new party of moderate democrats and let's all left wingers stay with old party.
We will see how it works.

Desmond Sequeira   June 2nd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

TIME FOR SUPERDELEGATES TO ACT NOW SO THAT MRS CLINTON WILL KNOW CLEARLY THAT IT IS TIME TO STOP THE BLEEDING. SHE HAS SAID SHE WILL GO ON AND ON UNTIL THERE IS A NOMINEE. THAT SHOULD BE THIS WEEK OR THE PARTY AND THE COUNTRY AND THE WORLD WILL GET HURT.

william   June 2nd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

Is this the person we want to stand behind, He has split our party in half and i do not think that he can beat McCain, The Republicans will destroy him.
1. His wife has said she had never been proud to be american.
2. His Preacher hates the united states.
3. A major backer/Friends is a criminal and he took money from him.
(oh gave it back after it hit the spot light)
4. Thinks most poor people are bitter.
5 Thinks he is better then most
6. Only left his church after months of how hateful his church is toward the U.S.A and white people that don't bow down to them
7. Took 20 years to do number 6.. Why did it take 20 years to make a easy choice like that, You dont have 20 years as president/
8 Read his first book to see how he feels about white people
\here is a quote

In his first memoir, “Dreams from My Father,” Obama wrote:

“I ceased to advertise my mother's race at the age of 12 or 13, when I began to suspect that by doing so I was ingratiating myself to whites,”

Texan for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

It will be so refreshing to have this nasty campaign end. I sincerely hope Hillary and Bill Clinton will fade far away from the public eye. They have once again disgraced themselves and this entire primary. Thank God we had another option to McCain or Clinton.

alee21   June 2nd, 2008 1:24 pm ET

A sure way to lose the general election. Never in the past 40+ years has there been a less qualified candidate for the Presidency, in real credentials and person integrity. No amount of affirmative action activism and bleeding heart liberals will salvage Obama's doomed run.

Spirit of America   June 2nd, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Fools.

Rachel in MD   June 2nd, 2008 1:23 pm ET

This will soon be over. Our "leaders" have wanted to allow HRC to exit gracefully but there has been nothing graceful about this nomination. I am appalled at the depths to which Hillary has sunk in order to win. She has lied repeatedly and blamed others even when the facts have been presented to her. She has run a shoddy campaign with debts well over $20 million and her short-sightedness on planning beyond February 5th has been a poor reflection of her "35 years of experience."
Thank God it's almost over!
We are hungry for a leader of integrity that will implement a masterplan to get us out of the mess that we are in. If HRC cannot manage a primary campaign, she certainly cannot manage this country.

stephanie   June 2nd, 2008 1:23 pm ET

Why did Obama, Edwards, Biden and Richardson voluntarily take their names off the ballot? Why did Obama, Edwards and Richardson jointly encourage their supporters to vote uncommitted? WHY?

The DNC totally botched the Michigan count. This will be hard to reconcile with many Clinton supporters. It looks very dirty.

Vilsack an idiot   June 2nd, 2008 1:23 pm ET

It may be over, but not for hillary, for Vilsack. If Obama gets the nomination, in order for the Dems not to lose the Oval Office (which they will with obama), I urge Senator Clinton to run as an Independent Presidential candidate – She will trounce both Obama and McCain in any sort of electoral contest.

Bridget   June 2nd, 2008 1:23 pm ET

I think a grace period is respectful to Senator Clinton and she should bow out with grace on June 4, rather than keep trying to press on.

It only divides the party further for her to engage in this fantasy that superdelegates are going to change their minds, not to mention the fact that everyone else's math shows her not winning the popular vote despite her trying to disenfranchise caucus states' votes by claiming to have the popular vote lead.

daniel   June 2nd, 2008 1:22 pm ET

whatever..Hillary is the only option and the only way the Democrats will take over the white house....she's the real deal, she's a fighter, she's experienced, and she should win....obama is a puppet and has no back bone and doesn't have a chance in november...everybody needs to stop getting on the obama bandwagon and think for yourselves...HRC all the way

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   June 2nd, 2008 1:22 pm ET

I have a very 'cautious' smile on my face....

(i really don't think anybody can take this thing being dragged on for two more months until the convention.....)

I think even the news outlets (who are greatly benefiting from this unnecessarily prolonged battle) are ready for it to be done...

evelyn   June 2nd, 2008 1:21 pm ET

This sounds so interesting and I wish to see this come to past this week and all focus will be directed towards the general election come Nov. Hillary the game is up, the maths is against you, the smart ones can't stand the sight of you because you just makes us SICK!

ANGIE   June 2nd, 2008 1:21 pm ET

well its about time now come hillary supporters lets unite beat old mcsame get the repubs out and the dems in you all no thats the right thing to do UNITE UNITE UNITE UNITE to WIN

s   June 2nd, 2008 1:21 pm ET

To bill Pike:

Your comments just gave me goose bumps (in a positive way). I agree. thanks! :)

joy   June 2nd, 2008 1:21 pm ET

RALPH
GET OVER IT

BILL PIKE
i totally agree with you
and in 8 years we will back clinton and she can make history to

Uncle Sam   June 2nd, 2008 1:21 pm ET

Q: Who was the last Democratic nominee to lose the popular vote?
A: George McGovern.

Carol   June 2nd, 2008 1:21 pm ET

If they do they will be handing the election to McCain. People you need to listen. The Clinton people are not kidding. THEY WILL VOTE FOR MCCAIN.

eric   June 2nd, 2008 1:21 pm ET

good, i'm ready to see the first presidential debate.

Salaam, Lawrence KS   June 2nd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

I wonder how much $$ Senator CLinton's campaign now owes. I still believe she wants Obama & his outstanding fundraising machine to help her in the repayment of some of that debt, if not all of it.

Yup   June 2nd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Imagine that.....it takes the Democrats almost eternity to begin to lead. No wonder they can never win no matter how favorable their odds are!

MovingOn   June 2nd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

What you Clinton supporters fail to realize is that if you don't support Obama he will lose but on the flip side if Obama supporters don't support Clinton she would lose. The party is divided and neither one can win at this point. Is it fair to ask that the slightly higher majority of Obama supporters pull behind Clinton while you stand their claiming if the shoe was on the other foot you would vote Republican?

It's time for the lies and distortions to end. Obama ran a perfect campaign and beat the super star that was suppose to win, and he beat her within the rules set at the beginning. It's time for people to grow up and put the country first and put the hatred behind.

Greg   June 2nd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Narcissists go hard!!! Does HRC intend to take the party down with her? Oh forgot, in her mind, she is the DNC.

TC   June 2nd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

So what is Clinton doing?
Destroying the Democratic party.

ANYONE WHO SUPPORTS CLINTON IS A REPUBLICAN.

ClintonSpinsHerDonors   June 2nd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

Some one needs to put this evil woman to sleep. We can not have this woman do this to our party give her a boot and let's focus on John McBush.

Jill   June 2nd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

This is a mistake, Hillary Clinton has become a loose cannon on the deck.

Those of us who are female and do not support her get plenty of negative "sexist" remarks hurled at us as well. Plus the threats to transfer to McCain if they do not get their way. Plus attacks that are far worse against Obama. Like an "inadquate black man by one of her vitriolic supporters.

This is like seeing a dysfunctional family try to appease a very spoiled and immature child in a restaurant. First one sympathizes, then it gets boring and soon all anyone outside the obessive family circle wants is to have them take the child outside. If nothing else the low turnout in Puerto Rico should be a clear signal that the public has had enough of the Primary Campaign.

All it proved and continues to prove is how low the Clintons will go and letting them do it, reflects on the Party itself.

Jim   June 2nd, 2008 1:20 pm ET

The rhetoric above is why Clinton supporters WILL NOT vote for the JUNIOR Senetor. His supporters are as vile as the Reverend Wright.

Rick from Bowie   June 2nd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

This is why Democrats struggle-show some leadertship!!!! To delay the nomination process so that HRC and Billy don't get angry??? Delays mean the party is progressively weaker. Make the vote now and let's move on.

Tell the lady it is time to move aside and now cash in the chips you earned putting her dirt bag husband in the white house. Make her support the party just as she's been supported in the past.

Obama outwitted, outstrategized, and out campaigned clinton, and handled the campaign attacks like a statesman. I think the powers understand that Obama is going to get a lot of people involved in the political process and they will have a sense of empowerment that clinton cannot deliver. Part of me thinks that Obama should tell her that he does not need or desire her endorsement.

ozzie   June 2nd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Clinton is working for vp spot. Obama will be the next president. Americans love leos. Leos lose only to aquarians in the U.S.. McCain is a virgo. In the end, it is a matter of personality preferences.

Bill from Alabama   June 2nd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

P.S.: Mat............ Obama isn't the Party,in case you haven't noticed. Clinton has the popular vote,even though she has been purposely disenfranchised from her core supporters this entire election. Can you imagine what kind of support she would have garnered if States hadn't been closed to Independents,If States had voted instead of causing,If States like Tx hadn't voted and caucused.,if some States hadn't been awarded extra delegates for moving their elections back,while Fl. and Mich. were striped of all of theirs til recently.......and then only a mockery of justice was extended? It would have been a different race from the beginning.

Chi4Obama   June 2nd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Hmmm,
Now that Obama will win the nomination based on delegate count, isn't it time for HRC to change the rules of the game again??

What is her next argument going to be now? Probably something to the affect that we should abandon the delegate system altogether, and just focus on the "popular vote" totals. More specifically, we should only focus on the popular votes in states that she has won. She could actually be the Democratic nominee under that scenario (sacrasm).

bill for barack   June 2nd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Why should Clinton be shown a 'grace period" when Clinton has shown that she has no grace....or decency...or a sense of committment to anything bigger than herself ..... ?

Maggie Muggins From Selwyn   June 2nd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Come on you guys everyone knows laughter is the best medicine and Dubbya and his cast of unsavory characters have provided continual fodder for world wide email jokes on daily basis for the past 7 years. John McCain has shown he is capable of continuing this trend and since his supporting cast will be from the same pool as Dubbya's there isn't any reason to believe we won't be entertained in the same way for the next 4 years. Anyone who doesn't vote McCain in November is being greedy by simply putting their own welfare ahead of entertaining the world.

Lewis   June 2nd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Fellow Obama supporters, might I suggest that party unity actually begins with us? Lighten up on the "Clinton Nightmare" stuff. It doesn't help. Senator Clinton is nothing if not a fighter. Give her that much and save the hate for the fight ahead.

DE   June 2nd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

i WAS SHOCKED AT THE LANGUAGE AND SHEER UGLINESS THAT WAS SHOWN AFTER THE FLORIDA/MICHIGAN DECISION. HILLARY IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MUCH OF THIS. I CAN ONLY IMAGINE WHAT THE OTHER COUNTRIES ARE SAYING ABOUT OUR USA. THE CLINTONS HAVE RUN A NEGATIVE CAMPAIGN AND THEY HAVE BROUGHT OUT THE WORST AMONG HER SUPPORTERS. WE NEED TO UNITE IN A DECENT AND FAIR WAY, AND PUT ALL THIS BITTERNESS AND NONSENSE AWAY. THE WORLD IS WATCHING US AND SENATOR OBAMA IS TRYING HIS BEST TO RUN A DECENT CAMPAIGN. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT MANY OF OUR LEADERS HAVE BEEN HURT BY ROTTEN POLITICIANS AND IT IS TIME FOR A REAL CHANGE. I AM HOPING HILLARY IS NOT ON THE TICKET WITH SENATOR OBAMA SHOULD HE SECURE THE NOMINATION. I DO NOT BELIEVE THAT SHE CAN BE TRUSTED. HE WOULD HAVE TO WATCH HIS BACK CONSTANTLY. I JUST WISH SHE WOULD END THIS MADNESS BEFORE THE WEEK ENDS.

45-year old White Woman for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 1:19 pm ET

Yes, let's give her some space because....she's Hillary Clinton.

Anacostia   June 2nd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

Mercedes – I was thinking the same thing! LOL

daniel B.   June 2nd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

PEOPLE, let the woman choose her own course!!! if she wants to stay in, let her! It's really sad that "educated" democrats went with Obama.... he's gonna lose soooo badly! The GOP is already starting on him!! Oh well, i guess we can't do any worse than Bush!... actually, YES WE CAN! ... especially when we have a PUSHOVER like OBAMA! It's too late!

WFK   June 2nd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

A good, clean hard fight is about to end.

Another good, clean hard fight is about to begin.

This is what America stands for and it should be applauded.

God bless our country.

Charles   June 2nd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

I would tell Reid and Pelosi leead by example. If you want the SD's to decalre then declare yourself.

joy   June 2nd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

if these senators who know obama very good can support him why can't all american voters. some don't trust him, some really not sure. seems the people around him who know how he works and trust him,
that is good enought for me

Karen from Charlottesville   June 2nd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

I understand why the superdelegates waited to let the primaries play out, but it's time to move forward and reunite this party.
Sadly, Hillary Clinton will not work to help Obama get elected because she'll want to run again in 2012, so it will continue to be a divisive year, and she will continue to do everything in her power to tear him down in spite of the damage another Republican President would do to this country.

But, of course, anyone who has followed HRC over the years knows that she inspires divisiveness. She thrives on it, if fact, but it doesn't do the rest of the country any good. Remember the health care debacle of 1994? I really believe that we would have universal health care today hadn't been for her complete arrogance and inability to be a consensus builder during that time period. We've watched that behavior play out again in this process and it may well prove to be her fatal flaw.

All anyone has to do is look at the votes of the people who have worked with her. Senators and Congressmen have overwhelmingly chosen Barack Obama over Hillary Clinton. These are people who have first hand knowledge at the effectiveness of the candidates, and they have not expressed confidence in Hillary Clinton.

OSEKI EVANS, Norway   June 2nd, 2008 1:18 pm ET

DO YA`ALL REMEMBER THE IRAQI MINISTER OF INFORMATION DURING THE DECLINE OF SADDAM HUSSEIN? THE DUDE WE ALL CAME TO LOVE FOR SPEECHES LIKE "THE U.S. SOLIDIERS ARE BEGGING FOR MERCY, THEY ARE SURROUNDED AT THE AIRPORT" AND SO ON.......................? COULD HILLARY BE SHARING HIS DNA? COULD BE MOST INTERRESTING TO FIND OUT BECAUSE SHE REALLY IS OUT OF TOUCH!

Mari   June 2nd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

As a latino, and hillary clinton supporter i won't be voting for Obama since he will be the nominee. My vote will be cast for Mccain 2008. i am so sad and dissapoint and how they treat clinton and also on the dnc what they did to her. I know for a fact in Florida Obama does not win. The democrat party will suffer another defeat because they are picking a looser and also a leftist that has the idea of a socilaist chavez.

Mccain 2008

Obame scare with his sermons and his radical friend

AJ   June 2nd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Of course they will. The Democratic leadership has made it very clear to all involved that they despise Senator Clinton and have been doing everything in their power since the very beginning to make sure that that arrogant windbag Obama is the nominee. Good for them. I will take great pleasure in watching Obama get ripped to shreds by the republicans. In 30 years I have not voted for any republican for any office. This year I will be voting straight ticket republican and I urge all Clinton supporters to do the same. Senator Clinton should really drop the party and become an independent and stop raising funds for the Democratic Party. The leadership has treated Senator Clinton horribly. I will not vote for any democRAT again until Obama and his disgusting followers are no longer on the national stage.

dimitri oriol   June 2nd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

keep bashing hillary and her supporters and you will have your work cutoff in November. The same way any unbias spectator sees you Barack's supporter's are deeply rooted with your candidate it is the same way hers are too. If you think that all clinton's supporters will be back in the Democratic tent pretty soon you are dreaming .It is a closed race and it looks that she will lose but give her the respect she is owed .More you bash her more her supporters will either stay home or vote Mc cain and yes call me traitor.These senators are politicians and are looking for some piece of the pie but if the pie lose in November look for them to jump off the boat like rats. No matter what if you understand the way politics is done right now she has the upper hand and Barack and the leaders of the Democratic Party know it too . If she wants to be VP SHE WILL get it .

Liz   June 2nd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Now Daschle and Kennedy will get what they wanted all along. This was the plan from the beginning and they were willing to do whatever necessary to put Obama on the ticket. The ONLY reason this has not closed down sooner is the Dem's did not want to offend Clinton or the MILLIONS of supporters (voters) she has. That is also the reason Obama and company have shown any respect to Clinton. He has known that these Senators and other Super Delegates would put him over the top on Wednesday as this deal was made weeks ago. Why do you think he has been so thoughtful in his comments about her?? This is old style back room politics at its best and for anyone who thinks they are getting a "change" candidate, think again. He will owe a lot of favors when this is over and how sad it will be when he loses in November and Senator Clinton's supporters will just say "We told you so".

Phillis B   June 2nd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

I just don't understand what these people are waiting for, are they so afraid of the Clintons ?. I will be so glad when this is over with.

Leon Howard   June 2nd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

The Democratic primary is over despite Senator Clinton's claim of having more voter support. The goal is and always has been to garner the most delegates. She now wants to change the rules . She has won a lot fewer delegates. Senator Obama has won and she has lost. She needs to find a graceful way to acknwledge Senator Obama's securing the Democratic nomination and exit the process of trying to secure the nomination.

ADRIENE   June 2nd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

Hillary says ;" she wants to unite the party? Though everyone can see ONLY, AND IF ONLY !!! she is the nominee... So sad!!!

CRomeo   June 2nd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

The Committee made the right decision Saturday. The most telling part was Harold Ickes and his selective indignation. Ickes is only concerned with counting Clinton votes. He wants to give Obama zero votes in MI. Hey Harold, is that your definition of "fair reflection"? Now all we are hearing is that Clinton has won the popular vote. Sure, if you give Obama zero in MI and FL and totally ignore the 15 caucuses that went overwhelmingly for Obama. If Ickes and Clinton actually believe this, they are delusional. Clinton lost the delegate count (where it really counts), and if you factor in what Obama would have gotten in MI and FL, plus the votes that would have occurred in the caucus primaries – Obama wins the popular vote too. One more Clinton myth – Only she can beat McCain in the pivotal states like Ohio and Florida – who says? Barack has better than a 50/50 chance in those states right now. New York and California are going Democratic in November whichever candidate runs. So save the crocodile tears Harold and learn how to lose gracefully and don't forget to show up in Denver wearing an Obama pin. One more thing Harold – The Republicans would crucify Clinton in the General for all of her baggage from the "Clinton Years". She has gotten a free ride during the primaries. When we see that the American people want change, they want more than just change from the Republicans. We want change from the Clintons too. I'm old enough to remember Hubert Humphrey, the Happy Warrior. That title now goes to Terry McAuliffe. He is going to go down with the ship as the Captain of the Titanic with a smile on his face, telling the world that Mrs. Clinton still has a chance.Terry – you and Harold need to swallow a little dose of reality and a piece of humble pie. You backed the wrong horse in this race. you lost – get over it.

congressSucks   June 2nd, 2008 1:17 pm ET

That's OK, you can and you may, but when you have time for re-election, don't count on core democrats to come to your rescue. If you have any guts you would have impeached Bush. If you have any leadership then you would be looking for us, but you take care of yourself. You guys are rich and out of touch member of congress.

You all are the less of the evil to get to that post. We need multi party system and we should be able to choose one of the best not party line, not less of the evil.

Rob   June 2nd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

Can anyone put forth a rational argument for why giving MI votes to Clinton and none to Obama is consistent with the fundamental principals of a democracy?

Unfair to voters in MI and FL to have their votes stripped? Yes, for both candidates EQUALLY. If the votes were all counted and Obama was on the ballot in MI, he would have the popular vote and it would legitimize his candidacy for those who question it.

CarolAll   June 2nd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

For one more day, let's allow Hillary to bask in the glow of Puerto Rico's primary while the super delegates continue to flock toward Obama. In less than 48 hours, this drama will be over.

The long primary campaign has not only raised the level of political involvement and brought thousands of new voters to the Democratic Party, it has showcased the many faces of Clinton for all the world to see- phoney tears, angry rants, vicious attacks, dirty tricks, racist remarks, sharp inuendo, and whining about victimization based on sexism. What Hillary tauts as strength has been revealed to be her strong sense of entitlement and Clinton power-wielding and hostage-taking in the Democratic Party- the same old Washington politics.

Ladies, it's time to board the Obama train to defeat McCain in November.

And to those who predict that Obama will lose, bring it on! Clearly, you underestimate our candidate and his supporters and the momentum of his campaign.

Plainsman   June 2nd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

It would be nice if enough would declare before tomorrow night that the delegates he receives form SD and MT would put him over the top and give a very satisfying end to a long bitter primary.

Doug S   June 2nd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

It is not just bitterness and putting the blame on everyone else. The more Clinton creates new and ever more fantastic claims, the deeper the divide between those who are beginning to regard with derision - "I was under sniper fire" [never happened]....."I have the popular vote" [if you count the Cuban election in Michigan, one candidate = one winner]....."the super delegates will change their mind", etc. vs. those who continue to be taken in by this stuff.

It would be dark comedy, except that it is destructive to the Democrat's chances come November, and unfortunately destructive to the very admirable objective of putting a tough, but honest, positive and alliance-building woman in the Whitehouse.

Hillary, it is time to get off of me-me-me and start campaigning for the Democratic Party of which you claim to be a member.

Kate from Michigan   June 2nd, 2008 1:16 pm ET

I voted uncommitted in my state for Barack – and can't wait to see him in the White House next year! Hopefully the closet Repubs (aka, Clintonites for McCain) will settle down and stop being so hateful.

Seminole3232 - Atlanta   June 2nd, 2008 1:15 pm ET

CNN WHY do you moderate ALL of my comments? No matter what I say! This is rediculous.

POST please.
Why should she be given a grace period? She has been given a very long grace period becuase th math has been so far against her for so very long. Enough is enough.

curtis   June 2nd, 2008 1:15 pm ET

To all clinton supporters who want support Obama and say he cant win the general without their support. No democract can win any general election without the african american vote and simply put we will no longer support THE CLINTONS.We will not vote for Mcbush but will stay at home.FACE IT the BLACK man won this primary square fair. And who is to say that he will not be one of americas greatest presidents .

Mohammad   June 2nd, 2008 1:15 pm ET

It is about time to finally move on and I am glad to see the probability...

I think HRC will be happy that her race is going to be over this week that she lost long time ago but could not quit for good/bad reasons. I admire her for her tenacity and courage. There are things that I don't like about her also but let's not talk about that.

Texican   June 2nd, 2008 1:15 pm ET

Again the party finds itself snatching defeat from the jaws of victory.

The Democratic leaders are salivating at the thought of having all these new Obama voters. How sad it will be when the vote is taken in November and they find that they lost another election.

This will be worse than the 72 election when another liberal anti-war
candidate(Senator McGovern) lost to an Richard M. Nixon.

McCain with the support of us Moderate Repubicans and Hillary Democrats will destroy Obama in the Fall election.

Semper Fi.

Christina from Colorado   June 2nd, 2008 1:15 pm ET

I would like to know why this Deb gal in RI claims that Richardson is a traitor for endorsing Obama, but fails to mention the others who were once supporting Clinton but now have decided to support Obama. Is it maybe because his race? I do believe Senator Kennedy, Caroline Kennedy and Maria Shriver have all endorsed Obama. I do not see her
calling them traitors. People are still so backwords it is unbelievable.

SHARON PLFD NJ   June 2nd, 2008 1:14 pm ET

it is time for HRC to bow-out gracifully & it's time for DEMOCRATS to reunite and help build a stronger and better AMERICA for all. We can no loger afford to have BUSH / Mc CAIN policies it is too expensive and it's BANKRUPTY AMERICA. JOB LOST, GAS PRICE INCREASING, HOME FORCLOSURE need I said more... LOBBYIST FREE TRIPS, CEO HUGH BONUSES, CORPORATES VACATIONS need I said more... All of these happen and more when the REPUBLICANS are in office SO think again all MC Cains fans. Is this what you are voting for? Are you not hurting enough????? Can we afford to go BROKE. and become a third world country.

Larry~   June 2nd, 2008 1:14 pm ET

They need to just get it over with and endorse.....waiting for her to concede could take forever.....please put her out of her misery...ENDORSE!!!

Realist   June 2nd, 2008 1:14 pm ET

When he wins and picks a VP that isn't HRC then the Obama 'haters' will really get into high gear.

Thankfully if he is polling close to McCain now so if McCain gets 30% of the Hilary fallout and another 20% stay home that still leaves 50% of her 17 million voters who should come out and support the DNC Candidate...Sen. Obama.

These figures are loosely based on what I'm seeing from the polls from primary to primary, between 20 and 40% say they won't vote for him if he is the Nominee.

CC   June 2nd, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Typical, that inside the beltway insiders are more concerned about the feelings (read vengeful tendencies) of a fellow Senator than the damage to the Democratic party by a long and divisive and gameplaying primary....and the potential loss of the White House in November so they give Hillary " a little grace period" (read: 1-2 months. ) Clearly, the early endorsers (for either candidate ) and the "lets close the deal" were leaders and had more guts. I doubt if Reid will be the majority leader long.

Quick   June 2nd, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Good, now all you voters remember which Senator supported Obama from your state and when they come up for reelection you can vote them out too. Everybody, vote for McCain now. This country is not ready for a racist to be president and those of you who think he's not are not touch with the real world.

Carolyn   June 2nd, 2008 1:14 pm ET

It's time to end the Clinton era

Harry C   June 2nd, 2008 1:14 pm ET

Amen to the Cowards like Reid....The Democratic party wants to thank him for his strong stance in this campaign... We all should have known where he would stand just look at his stance on many issues confronting this Nation..

Major Michael in Lorton, Virginia   June 2nd, 2008 1:13 pm ET

The facts don't change......whether these Senators endorse Obama today or sometime next week is a moot point. I think that it is time to stop playing the "hypocritical nice card" or "grace card" for Hillary. Just do it. and quick miking the cow......when you know that all the cow will give is milk......

OH GOD!!!   June 2nd, 2008 1:13 pm ET

Put an end to this madness, it's obvious the lady in not well in her mind, she does not have the mental capacity to concede.( she wants the power) why the hell is Bill not putting an end to this madness. come on act like a husband Bill for once in your life, put an end to this. after tuesday if obama is short on superdelegate, even three or four.. she will continue to say she has a chance and threaten to take it to the convention, and the high officails in the senate and superdelegates are allowing this to go on and further damage the party, shame on you America. STOP ENJOYING CONTROVERSY! like they say in new jersey "just adjust!" take it from an 76 year old caucasion woman, better to be safe than sorry.

Penny   June 2nd, 2008 1:13 pm ET

"False hope?" What in the world are you talking about? No one has been giving Hillary false hope. She has been re-creating the truth and manipulating the numbers for weeks to give herself hope. She has lied about when Bill became the presumptive nominee, her trip to Bosnia, Whitewater, Travelgate, and the REAL numbers of the popular vote. She has run her campaign in the financial ditch and keeps spending, yet says she is the best one to manage our ecomony.........It ain't the HOPE that's false about Hilary!!

Catrina R., San Ramon CA.   June 2nd, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Yes we can!

Obama '08

wanda   June 2nd, 2008 1:12 pm ET

I really hope that HRC realizes that she is doing irreparable damage to her political career by remaining in the contest past Tuesday. Her behavior is very undemocratic like and is deepening the ridge within the democratic party. It is taking away from the main focus which is the election in November.

Hillary, you fought a great battle and you still have so much potential. However it is apparent to everyone (but you) that Obama is the candidate that the democratic party has chosen. Sure, it's possible that some of the superdelegates may change their mind. It is also possible that I may get stuck by lighting while typing this comment....or that the earth will be hit by an asteroid...both are similar to your being elected....possible yet highly unprobable

Gather your pride, save face, and unite behind Obama so we can all win in November.

Kenya   June 2nd, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Those who will vote for McC instead of BO just because HC did not win is very sad. I backed HC until she started the win at all cost behavior. We should back ANYONE who can stop the 8 years of mess we have been through that McC will keep going for another 4. I don't know about you but I am tired of high gas prices, people are loosing thier homes and sleeping in cars, jobs are at risk for almost everyone now and you want to go through this for 4 more years just because HC did not win? What are you people thinking?? You now sound like her, if I don't get my way then I will harm everyone else.

Ed From Milwaukee WI- Swing State   June 2nd, 2008 1:12 pm ET

It’s about time the super delegates end this race, don’t know why they are trying to be so respectful to Clinton. This DP race has been over since Super Tuesday, the math has overwhelming been in Obama's favor. The time as come, to defeat John 100years McCain, and restore the US to its greatness, thank God!!. It has been 8 years of pure misery and economic disaster from the republican administration.

Colie Brice   June 2nd, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Buh bye HRC :)

Leah Tucker   June 2nd, 2008 1:12 pm ET

I am absolutely astounded about the horrible way Hillary Clinton has been treated the last 10 weeks. I am one of the millions of women who feel betrayed by not only most media, but by the Democratic Party. The gender bias is hugely ignored, while anyone who dares ask anything about Senator Obama is quickly shot down as a racist! I respect CNN for their coverage of this primary event, but I feel you are overlooking a big story for the upcoming general election, I am not alone in saying that if Senator Obama is the nominee, I will be voting for John McCain.

Reed   June 2nd, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Let the Clinton Backers vote for McCain ans they say their going to if Hilary doesn't win. And then let the ocmplain of $10 gas, the repeal of women's reproductive rights, fewer civil liberties, dead sons and daughters in war, all because they're racist, and will support a white person (woman or man) at all costs. Let the clinton people threaten to defect, and then see what happens. They got what the voted for under Bush, and now they complain. They're morons, the whole lot of em!

OH GOD!   June 2nd, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Put an end to this madness, it's obvious the lady in not well in her mind, she does not have the mental capacity to concede.( she wants the power) why the hell is Bill not putting an end to this madness. come on act like a husband Bill for once in your life, put an end to this. after tuesday if obama is short on superdelegate, even three or four.. she will continue to say she has a chance and threaten to take it to the convention, and the high officails in the senate and superdelegates are allowing this to go on and further damage the party, shame on you America. STOP ENJOYING CONTROVERSY! like they say in new jersy "just adjust!" take it from an 76 year old caucasion woman, better to be safe than sorry.

Mia and Mike   June 2nd, 2008 1:12 pm ET

Thank you! I respect their decisions to let all states vote first, but it's time to get ready for the general election soon after this is done.

Peggy Gay   June 2nd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

What everyone need to realize is this: If Hillary was the candidate, we would loose. So many Republicans, Independants and Democrats do not like the Clintons. When the general election rolls around they will all come out in BIG NUMBERS just to defeat the Clintons and make a statement(then what???). Just the name-Clinton, fires up the Republican base alone.

If Hillary's people want to vote for McCain, you think it is bad now with the Bush administration just wait. Your pockets will be thinner and gas/food prices will continue to rise. Don't put your foot in your mouth..

Y Coulter   June 2nd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

Oh, I am so fatigued with this whole process. I started out this season a year and a half ago thinking this was going to be a Clinton year. By the time my state's primaries came around, I had heard Obama speak, listened to his stand on issues, and realized he was a unique individual that deserved my support. I've watched this whole thing as it's gone back and forth. For me, and a lot of others, this primary campaign was over months ago. As the Clinton math changes, and after the disturbingly immature display by Clinton supporters at the DNC, I am beginning to think the Clintons are holding this election hostage–vote for Hillary or else! We'll take it to the convention. We'll vote for McCain. Honestly, at this point I am so disgusted with Hillary and her crew, that if she becomes the nominee by some how manipulating the rules and the Supers, I don't know how I'll vote.

p davis   June 2nd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

As ablack american I thought I would never say this but as a women I see why men have concerns about supporting women thery are to emotional, Instead of leading with logic and commom sense and lokking at the bigger picture. I would feel sad if Barack was loosing but not to the level of tossing in the towel with voting for the other side.
This is truley a sad day for women I thought we were stronger than that.

Deb of VA   June 2nd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

It's about time - what took so long?! Let's get beyond Hiliary's attempt to railroad the superdelegates and speak to the real issues!
Obama '08

patrick pavilus   June 2nd, 2008 1:11 pm ET

yes we have to support obama

the man who can control the world wide

Tim   June 2nd, 2008 1:10 pm ET

I seem to remember about eight years ago in a state called Florida some Democratic Party leaders saying count my vote. I guess they learned nothing from that experience. Lets not count their votes the Democratic party says. Their (Michigan and Florida) votes are only worth a half a vote. This is almost as pathetic as the poll tax. Now lets hear all of the …."both candidates knew this and the states knew this and the Democratic Party warned them". Its sickening and appalling and everyone knows it. Own up to it whoever you support that this is wrong. Period.

Crush Rush   June 2nd, 2008 1:10 pm ET

Hillary keeps on going because of morons like Limbaugh and his racist agenda.He backs big oil and says global warming is not real.

DrMan   June 2nd, 2008 1:10 pm ET

For months I've been hearing "let's end this clinton nightmare". You libs could have ended it years earlier by not voting in the first clinton. I have no patience for libs who trash Bill now when they were calling him the first " black" president in 1992. The Clintonistas will never vote for Obama. After last weekends debacle only the dillusional would think the Clinton supporters will vote for Obama. Their only chance is for Obama to lose the election this year.

Independent for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 1:10 pm ET

I think it is a positive step that the senators are waiting – allow the voting to play out, then get behind the leader.

cindy   June 2nd, 2008 1:10 pm ET

please print mine for once, democrats who vote for mccain because their candidate did not win, tell me, what are you going to say to the loved ones of those who will be or have been killed in this war because you helped another bush get in office because you acted like spoiled brats who want to take your toys and go home because you lost. your selfish for not thinking of your country and your fellow americans. i am a 60 year old italian/indian female republican and i WILL vote for obama! please stop this foolishness, it reflects badly on your candidate.

Letha, SD   June 2nd, 2008 1:09 pm ET

OK, I can work with McCain for 4 years and long as the inexperienced Obama Prez in training is not in the White House.

Kevin   June 2nd, 2008 1:09 pm ET

The way to go. Amen

Daniel   June 2nd, 2008 1:09 pm ET

I am happy that thgis is coming to an end eventually. Lets face the opponent once and for all. Let the Clintons swallow their pride and get behind the obvious nominee. Its time to move on to the lanslide victory already pridicted last week

Jane L.   June 2nd, 2008 1:09 pm ET

Oh, by all means, the remaining uncommitted should go with Obama. We would surely not want a more qualified woman to be given the job for which their is a male applicant, however less qualified. What wisdom one finds in the United States Senate!

patrick ellis   June 2nd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

SHE HAS ALREADY DESTROYED THE PARTY AND DIVIDED THE COUNTRY IN MILLION MULTI RACIAL BITS

BUT GOD IS GOOD AND BIGGER THAN HER
OUR FAITH IN HIM WILL UNITE US IN THE END

IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO SENATOR OBAMA , IF THERE IS AN ATTEMPT ON HIS LIFE , WE WILL HOLD HER PERSONALLY RESPONSIBLE

HER MOTTO HAS ALWAYS BEEN

"IF I CAN WIN THE NOMINATION, NEITHER CAN YOU "
IF I AM GOING DOWN , YOU ARE COMING DOWN WITH ME

AND SHE IS NEARLY ACHIEVING THIS

DREADFUL PERSON, AWFUL INDIVIDUAL
FORMIDABLE LIAR
ENCHANTING EVIL FORCE

Tom   June 2nd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I find it curious that the people who continue to belittle others for supporting someone other than Obama also seem to think that he's not strong enough to withstand Hillary staying in the race – that if she doesn't quit yesterday, she's going to divide the party and he'll lose. If she really has THAT kind of power and you want to win in November, shouldn't you be supporting her? I have yet to see Hillary supporters telling Obama that he could stop her from being the prez...............................

s.boatman warrensburg mo.   June 2nd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Obama Is Going To Win With Or Without Hillary Supporters!

Fiyah_Startah   June 2nd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Hillary will run as an Independent.

She will divide the democratic party.

Obama will divide the republicans, independents, and the remaining democrats will support the party nominee.

Let's watch the magic of the Clinton dynasty unfold.

How sad to see so many people support a candidate whose pulling the party to history ruins.

Now they'll say why a woman shouldn't run, she brings destruction. Hillary refuses to understand that this damages the woman's movement that many have died for.

Nedra-Florida   June 2nd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

It time for closure....

David in Illinois   June 2nd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Grace period??? Come on. This thing has been done a LONG time ago. Let's all be real. Hillary is the one who should have shown some "grace" weeks ago, knowing full well that the math - according to the RULES! - would never allow her to be the nominee. She should have dropped out long ago and allowed her party to start healing and start focusing on November. But no. She couldn't do it. NO GRACE PERIOD NOW FOR HILLARY. Superdelegates should come out now! Today!!!
As for Ralph's comments above that the Democrats are backing a loser, how the heck does he know anything about the future?? Hillary is a strong, strong candidate, but she has bigtime flaws as well. She came into the contest with half the voting population of the ENTIRE COUNTRY thinking negatively about her. Obama has lost among divided Democrats, but in the fall, with a united party and the entry of independents and Democratic-leaning GOPers, it's going to be a whole new ball game.
Hillary was never a lock. And most of her coalition is already deciding to stick with the Democratic Party.
In short, Ralph doesn't know what he's talking about.

Stephen Tracy   June 2nd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Hillary apparently has no shame. She's proving herself to bald faced liar. Forget the "mis-speak" about Bosnia. Now she's lying through her teeth about winning the popular vote. And changing the rules in the middle of the game is simply CHEATING. Her claim that she's winning the big states is also nonsense. Polls now show that Obama is way ahead of her in places like New Jersey and California. Voters have apparently changed their minds about her after they've seen how she has behaved. The Gallup poll shows her behind by double digits. Yet she continues to act like Bush. If you say it enough, maybe they'll believe it. Americans are fed up with liars and cheaters. Americans also don't like poor losers.

This is really becoming ignominious. If she doesn't bow out soon, she should be expelled from the Democratic Party. And this is from some one who was a steadfast supporter of her husband.

GCG - Austin, TX   June 2nd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

I am of two minds on the issue of "endorse early vs. endorse later." I completely understand and respect the desire of the elected officials and others to not pound Sen. Clinton and to allow her to actually bow out gracefully. On the other hand, I think it would be important, and very symbolic, for Sen. Obama to become the presumptive nominee by way of the delegates allocated from the electorate, rather than the super delegates. It would be purely symbolic and the outcome would be exactly the same, but it would remove a potential arrow in McCain's quiver about the support that Sen. Obama has among the American electorate.

Hillary 08, the electable candidate   June 2nd, 2008 1:08 pm ET

Mat:

What's surprising to me is that the DNC awarded Barack Obama delegates in MI when his name was not even on the ballot.

Scream rules all you want, but to award delegates when his name is not even on the ballot? Is this still a democracy?

No more rigged elections in America! I thought democrats had higher morals since we all felt cheated in 2000, but I guess Mat wasn't old enough to vote at that time.

Hillary 08 or McCain

CT voter   June 2nd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I wonder if that sexy youtube Obama girl is viewing this :-)

Republican for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

What....you don't want to upset her feelings?

For Christ's sake, endorese and let the voters put Obama over the top with pledged delegates. Stop pretending that Hillary is going to be graceful about anything.

Vir   June 2nd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

Seam FL,

Reid, Pelosi, Dean and other top Dems are REQUIRED by DNC Rules to be uncommitted until there is a nominee. It's not a personal thing.

David, CA   June 2nd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

I agree...CNN WHY DO YOU SHOW BIAS SUPPORT FOR HILLARY AND CLOSE COMMENTS SO QUICKLY.

marcinkus   June 2nd, 2008 1:07 pm ET

These senators are cowards

FactCheck   June 2nd, 2008 1:06 pm ET

> Obama will NEVER win!!!!

Didn't Clinton say this about him in the primaries a few months back.

ADRIENE   June 2nd, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Ralph- I feel you need Jesus; Obama will win!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Go Obama 08 God is with you and so are the Floridians!!!!

Ed From Milwaukee WI- Swing State   June 2nd, 2008 1:06 pm ET

IT

STILL DISENFRANCHISED   June 2nd, 2008 1:06 pm ET

AFTER WATCHING THE DNC AND THEIR DECSION ON SATURDAY, I AM MORE CONVINCED THAN EVER, THAT HC GOT A BUM DEAL. THEY WERE SO UNFAIR TO GIVE OBAMA 4 OF HER DELEGATES. AS A VOTER I AM DISENFRANCHISED. THIS SETS SUCH A BAD PRECIDENT FOR THE FUTURE OF THE DEM PARTY ITS NOT EVEN FUNNY. YOU CANT PLAY WITH A PERSONS DELEGATES LIKE THAT. YOU TOOK VOTES AWAY FROM ONE CANDIDATE AND GAVE THEM TO WHO IN MY OPINION TOOK HIS NAME OFF THE BALLOT FOR A REASON. (HE DIDNT WANT TO BE ON THE BALLOT FOR FEAR SHE WOULD MOP THE FLOOR WITH HIM, AND SHE DID!) HE IS STEALING VOTES, AND THIS ISNT HIS FIRST TIME EITHER. FOR ALL OF YOU THAT THINK PUERTO RICO DOSENT MATTER, GOOD LUCK GETTING THE OVER 1 MILLION OF THEM TO VOTE FOR OBAMA IN NOV. THATS NOT GONNA HAPPEN. MRS. CLINTON HAS EVERY RIGHT TO GO TO THE COMMITTEE IN AUG. SHE HAS A LEGITIMATE REASON. AND THE WHOLE COUNTRY SAW IT IN ACTION. NOW SHE HAS ALOT OF LEG TO STAND ON. OBAMAS CHICKENS ARE COMMING HOME TO ROOST NOW, I FEEL BUYERS REMORSE WILL BE SETTING IN SOON, AND SHE WILL THANK GOD BE THE NEXT PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES. GO HILARY 08

Generation X   June 2nd, 2008 1:06 pm ET

Where was HRC when Obama won 11 straight states in a row? Why can't she win 11 states in row? Why did Obama beat her...with a lesser known name, unexperienced, and as the official Republican whipping boy? Why have the Republicans directed ALL of their energy toward Obama and NONE to Clinton?

EGabelli   June 2nd, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Please Super Delegates, Do NOT allow Hillary Clinton's self-serving comment (below) to become true on Tuesday night:

“So, when the voting concludes on Tuesday, neither Sen. Obama nor I will have the number of delegates to be the nominee. I will lead the popular vote, he will maintain a slight lead in the delegate count."

Now Hillary Clinton is lying about the popular vote, which has no bearing whatsoever on who our party nominates! She and her campaign have proven they will say and do anything to feed Clinton's personal ambition.

What kind of a President would she make?! The same kind that we already have in the White House who has constantly lied, not played by the rules, and broken all agreements in persuit of his own personal goals and pride!.

PLEASE announce your endorsement and urge other super delegates to announce their support for Obama BEFORE Tuesday, so that the elected delegates from SD and Montana will make you him our Presidential nominee!

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 Super Delegates?!

An angry over 60 White Female!

Bill from Alabama   June 2nd, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Clinton is for all of the people and not just for some. Obama can not escape the fact that his resume has 20 years of supporting the"Trinity Church of Christ" and anti-white rhetoric. As a voter, I am one of the ten's of millions of voters who will be acting as the Personnel Manager of America. If I were hiring a person like this for any job I would throw his resume' in the trash can,based on his resume and list of references. I can't believe the DNC believes America is going to hire this guy for the office of The Presidency of The United States of America.

Da-Man   June 2nd, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Maybe now Hill will stop smoking that stuff like Tatum O'Neal and stop halucinating about how many votes she has. She should do like Bill and not inhale.

Frank from MI   June 2nd, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Finally the supers are going to put an end to this. The Obama campaign has given Hillary every opportunity to bow out gracefully. Yet she hasn't. The DNC has given her a chance by seating the delegates of MI and FL when they were well within their rights not to seat them. With his big wins tomorrow in Montana and South Dakota and the majority of these 17 senators going for Barack we need Pelosi to bring in like 12 Congressmen and women to officially put us over the top. Then we will see if Clinton is a women of her word and will support our nominee.....Oh wait I forgot she said she would take it to the convention. I guess she misspoke again..

Mat   June 2nd, 2008 1:05 pm ET

With America preaching democracy across the planet, I have no clue how someone can go gung ho about a result where the other candidate's name was not even in the list? Of what I have heard of Democracy, this is idiocracy and not Democracy... Its stupid that Clinton camp is celebrating this.

By the way, I am not american and admire Bill C for what he did as a president. Purely from an external point of view, Michigan results are a joke!

bud   June 2nd, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Hey Debbie, bitter female Hillary supporter?

Toughguy   June 2nd, 2008 1:05 pm ET

Clinton just need to give it up. America has chose the nominee for the democratic party, so let him prepare for the general election and stop waisting time. The superdelagates are also waisting time, they should have already had the guts to end this thing and stop giving Hillary hope because they know her. You are kidding me.

Willow   June 2nd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Bill Pike, I agree. Someday this will be in history books. Hopefully and optimistically because Obama changed the course of our country, helped to set up many social programs, health care, ended the war, etc. I really believe he will be POTUS and when I am old(er) and gray(er), we will know the historical value of this election.

McCain needs to be stopped. He is a war monger, in the same way Goldwater was. If goldwater had become POTUS, we would have been in WWIII before the end of his term. Bush and McCain are in the same group. When a leader talks about all the enemies of our country, saying we will only talk to them if they begin democracy, we are damaging only our country's image. We need to mediate, we need to communicate with other countries, even if we don't believe in their government.

Obama 08/12

Jim   June 2nd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

I cannot wait for Wednesday. This is the day when we begin to pounce on McCain's hopes of winning a Third Bush Term. America is ready for change. That change comes in the form of Barack Obama. The world is ready and waiting for America to regain its standing as a respected voice of freedom and human rights.

Walter   June 2nd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Cowards. They are afraid to commit because they are afraid of the Clintons! Face it folks, Billary & Bubba have used scare tatics there entire polictical life. This is the type of politics that americans such as myself are attempting to get away from.

Change is what is needed. Show some guts you uncommitted superdelegates and let's all get behind the right candidate in Barrack Obama!

NH for OBAMA08!!!!!

Eugene In NewYork   June 2nd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

its the same democrats that will put McCain in office that will give him the worst approval rating ever. Imagine invading Countries without UN support 3 wars (AFghan, Iraq, Iran) .. so u can stick u tongue out and say told you so . 4000 dead in 8 years, imagine 9,000 dead in 2012 and on going wars ... you are all not democrat if u were obviously over time u have lost you way .... its crazy how many people are still not looking forward change hopefully will overcome

JB   June 2nd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Hillary supporters , save u breaths and stop the yapping. U are free to vote McCain if u want to. Do us a favor and dont run your mouths here.

FOR EVERY DELUSIONAL HILLARY SUPORTER VOTING MCCAIN, THERE ARE 10 REPUBLICANS WHO WILL VOTE BLUE THIS YEAR

Mark   June 2nd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

Well I hope we all can do our part to unite the party by voting the DEM way. As we can all see its not about an individual any more its about the country now, and if Hillary's supporter are truly DEM they will support Obama to make sure the direction of the country is at least heading in the DEM direction if not I feel sorry for all of us. The one thing for sure is that we cant leave this country that we all love in the hands of the Rep

TJJJ   June 2nd, 2008 1:04 pm ET

HOW DID OBAMA BUILD HIS SO-CALLED INSUMMOUNTABLE LEAD. NANCY PELOSI LIED ABOUT PARTY RULES INSISTING SUPERDELEGATES ARE BOUND TO VOTE ACCORDING TO DELEGATE LEAD
HOWARD DEAN BOUGHT THE TIM RUSSERT 'MATH' THAT OBAMA ALREADY WON , 3 MONTHS AGO, AND CALLED FOR SUPERS TO PLEDGE IN ORDER TO PUSH HER OUT. IT DID NOT HAPPEN.
HERE WE ARE IN JUNE, THAT ONCE SEEMED SO FAR AWAY, THE ELECTION IS STILL ON. OBAMA THE PRESUMPTIVE NOMINEE IS GETTING TROUNCED BY HILLARY IN ALL THE CONSITUENCIES THAT COUNT. THE LAST 3 OF HER BIG VICTORIES ARE LIKE BY 40% THE OBAMA WE KNOW TODAY IS FAR FROM THE MESSIAH THE MEDIA SOLD US.
DNC BEWARE...YOU'RE IN A HURRY TO LOSE WITH OBAMA.
WE WILL HOLD SUPERDELEGATES AND THE MCGOVERNS AND KENNEDY'S RESPONSIBLE FOR THE LOSS.
SORRY ABOUT CAPS, GOT TO SEE THIS CLEARLY.

TJ, THE CLINTONITE, MAD AS HELL WITH DNC ELDERS AND TRAITORS.

Richard, FL   June 2nd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Americans must think of their country first. Obama has almost all the same policies as Hillary and will likely appoint many of the same people she would appoint. This election is NOT just for one person, it is for an ADMINISTRATION. Eight more years of the same Bush war philosophy and same Bush tax cuts for the wealthiest would be a disaster. Another Republican administration can bring us more of Dick Cheney, Karl Rove, and all the other immoral incompetents Bush put it. Think about our country first when deciding who to vote for.

Smitty Gee   June 2nd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

We need to end this and get on with the real election and beat down the Republicans and get that George Bush wanna be senior citizen McCain out of the picture. I beg those uncommitted to commit and end this none sense with Hillary so she can go home and bake some cookies for Bill....it's Bill's fault anyway....what did he say....Jesse Jackson also won one time.....remember.....Ha Ha Ha the jokes on you Bill

Luvie   June 2nd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Clinton dems are switching to McCain. Now how wonderful is that? But the word is some McCain supporters are switching to Obama. So enough with the threats, just go.

Edward M. Magee   June 2nd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Hillary ,please leave before you hurt your party.

Mr DE   June 2nd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Anything is possible. It will be over at the convention.

At the convention all the delegates will vote for nomination, who ever she is.

You might want to search what happen in democrat primary in 1972.
Then you would know what happenning at the convention.

Brad Burklow, Harrisburg, IL   June 2nd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

Yeah Ralph, that Obama is just the biggest loser on the planet. He has generated more excitement and new voters than any presidential campaign in history. He's ahead of Clinton and McCain on average in national polling despite being swiftboated by HRC and the Republican Party for the past year. I can remember a lot of people saying how he didn't stand a chance to win the nomination, yet he has built more than a campaign...he has built a movement that will be nearly impossible to defeat in Novemeber given the state of the economy and the unpopular war. What have you done lately Ralph?

Ted:Canada   June 2nd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

20 Billion dollars a MONTH! You are squandering in Iraq!
Gets the real contest going fast! You cannot afford to delay!
Give it to Obama and the Democrats so they can start dealing with an INCREDIBLE republican failure!!

w spivey   June 2nd, 2008 1:03 pm ET

President Obama, congratulations on a job well done. By coming this far, you have shown that you can handle the terrorists and the negative media. Now let's go and kick some cans (Republicans that is) Great job.

stowey   June 2nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

RALPH you are bias and will never see the truth.there are Times and SEASON. this is OBAMA time wake up from your slumber.

Shawn T   June 2nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Lets completely OVERLOOK the FACTs that:

Clinton lied, used every mudslinging tactic in the GOP handbook, is worth $109 million but calls Obama elititst, ran a trainwreck of a campaign that went from a sure-shot victory to losing to an unknown black man, ran into a $20 million debt, cannot even beat Obama but claims to be the stronger candidate against McCain, bends rules to falsely claim she has the popular vote, agreed to MI and FL disqualifications when it suited her, played the race and gender cards, discounted ALL economists and endorsed the oppositon's gas tax holiday, doesn't have the grace to respectfully accept defeat, is damaging the party, and is squandering her sponsors' money on what is now CLEARLY a lost cause.

Lets COMPLETELY overlook all of the above and vote for McCain (and all the good things that will come with him) based on the SUSPICION that Obama is a closet muslim who hates America, and cite 'inexperience' as the reason.

Yeah Hillary supporters, your continued support speaks volumes about you.

jackie   June 2nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Go obama all the way.
Lets deal deal with the real issue now. Mcsame.

Wayne   June 2nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

To those Hillary supporter who keep saying they will not vote in November or worse will vote for McCain if Obama is the Democratic nominee:

Can you give an intelligent response as to why that might be the case given the major similarities in Clinton and Obama's positions on issues and the similarities between McCain's and George W. Bush's position on issues?

Do you really want another 4 years of the Bush administration?
Do you really want a man who is anti-choice, anti privacy rights, anti-equal pay for equal work, pro torture, pro war and who will continue to follow Bush's economic policies to win the White House because your candidate didn't win the nomination?

I have supported Obama from the beginning but I knew from the start that if Hillary or any other Democrat was successful over my candidate, they would definitely have my support and my vote in November.

Patricia   June 2nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

It has been over for HRC for a very long time, she should pull up her pantsuit and go home, this is really disgraceful for her to continue dragging this out and has put her as a very sore loser. I am really getting to the point of losing all respect for her and the good things she could do as a powerful Senator.

BigAce   June 2nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

Has anyone noticed the mantra of the HRC supporters now that they are comming to the realization that their candidate will not be crowned? And they say OBAMA supporters are mean and vicious, we could learn a few things from them.

Now that their candidate has lost, they want to take their ball and go home or better yet, tell Johnnie McSame that he's their new BFF because OBAMA would let HRC win like it has been pre-ordained for her to win.

I'm totally confused by the White women who say that OBAMA doesn't understand them or does'nt share their values. It's okay to say that you don't like him for whatever reason, but please don't insult our intellegence with these contribed reasons.

HIS MOTHER WAS A SINGLE WHITE WOMEN, THEREFORE ANY VALUES THAT WERE GIVEN TO HIM WAS AT THE HANDS OF A WHITE FEMALE.

So in essence you are putting down your own. And what values do you have that OBAMA does not share? I see a lot of vague general statements, but no specific examples. Please elighten us OBAMABOTS.

I'm sure the OBAMA's and Clintons will do quite well under 8 more years of the bush policy being carried out by McSame. The bigger question is how will your family make out when gas reaches $8 a gallon and their jobs are shipped over seas.

Not being elected president will be a disappointment to OBAMA, but they will survive, any maybe give it another run. But that means 8 years of torture for loyalty to a candidate and not your values.

tiuliama   June 2nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

*** It's cowardly leaders like Harry Reid that keep giving false hope to Clinton by remaining uncommitted. What is he afraid of? This is the reason Clinton keeps trucking along. Someone needs to put her to sleep. ***

What you expect from politicians ? All are opportunist. Its never about the the people ! Its all about themselves, stupid !

Wake Up Democrats!!!   June 2nd, 2008 1:02 pm ET

All of you that say that you will vote for McCain if your candidate is not the nominee...think about what you're saying!! Sure you may dislike some of the statements written on this blog...statements from people you don't know and don't know you. But are you seriously ready to give another 4 years to policies that have put the U.S. in economic shambles. Clinton's and Obama's stances on many of the issues that concern the American citizen are more similar than anything McCain will produce.

I would just implore that you really think about the choice that you're making for yourself...for your children....is this truly the how we want to remember ourselves. It's one thing to vote for McCain if you truly support his agenda, but just because your candidate of choice didn't get the nomination...are we really that immature?? We have an awesome opportunity set before us...the first woman President or the first black President, two candidates that can bring a fresh look to American politics....and we're ready to dismiss that because someone on a blog said some mean things....Come on people....WAKE UP!!!!!

denesem   June 2nd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

I'm just an observer of US politics, but all the way out here in the Caribbean, HRC is giving women a bad name: 'women are irrational and never know when enough is enough". She may spoil the chances of the next female running for a top post.

Somebody, anybody pls help her get off the train!!!!!!!!

larry   June 2nd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Time for Hilary to go independent so we dont have to vote McCain, but i see no other choice.

Lorna, NY   June 2nd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

At this point, I don't really care who the nominee is, I just want to start on John McCain....he has gotten a free ride.

Jaime   June 2nd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

The superdelegates are the ones tearing the party apart. If only they had stepped up and supported one candidate or the other many many months ago, we would not be in this ridiculous position. I am personally tired of the whole Obama/Clinton saga and i wish the supers would do what they are required to do : Support one of the 2 already !!!!! Clinton has damaged herself and her chances of ever winning in November by playing dirty politics and continually bringing new theories on who should be the nominee. Why cant she just follow the rules on how a nominee is selected? Her own campain managers stated in the beginning that popular votes do not nominate a candidate, its delegate count that matters. So what is all this talk about popular vote? Lets not forget that the woman is a politican and as she said, a fighter, so anyone expecting her to do the honorable thing needs to come down to Earth. She wont do the honorable thing, she wants to win, she is a politician. The super delegates therefore need to grow a pair and support one of them NOW. Dont be expecting either candidate to leave. They will need to be pushed out and thats what the supers need to be doing. We are all sick of this mockery of the Democratic party by party members themselves. Geez !!!!

Neutral   June 2nd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

Hillary is displaying all the characteristics of an African leader – Mobutu, Mugabe etc. If she were in Africa that's exactly how she will behave. Sad.

Leo - Arizona   June 2nd, 2008 1:01 pm ET

It's been a long haul. Let's finally end this thing and move on to the GE. Bitter people can continue to grumble for awhile, and then make a decision: either go home or support what we have been saying all along. Our message has not altered, our campaign has been solid and steady. Management has been superb. All through this campaign the Obama team has been solid as a rock and we have accomplished what at one time was unthinkable. Well folks, it's time to start believing ...

GO OBAMA !!!

YES WE CAN !!!

"ITS TIME FOR CHANGE !!!

NObama   June 2nd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

Yes, sadly it is time for Hillary to call it a day. The democrats have made the same mistake, YET AGAIN. They didn’t learn in 2000, 2004, and now in 2008 they have the same liberal democrat as their nominee again!

Don't worry, nobody will be able to call you a quitter when you run against McCain in 2012!

Tim   June 2nd, 2008 1:00 pm ET

I'd like to respond to the ardernt HRC supporters from this blog and the 'Vilsack' blog. You have every right to stand by your candidate. She is an amazing politician and a truly remarkable woman.

However, calling Obama supporters "stupids" and bashing the other candidate is counter productive. Many site their aversion to Obama's elitism. Hillary and Bill made $110M last year. They are as close as it comes to a royal family in America. One cannot possibly make a legitimate run at the presidency without being elite.

So you would prefer to vote for McCain over Obama. Why I ask? Because McCain is not an elitist? Because he shares your values more than Obama? Or have you been duped by the Clintons into thinking that Obama robbed HRC of the nomination? Obama did not make the decisions regarding MI & FL. Further, those contests were held very early when Obama wasn't as well known. I guarantee that Obama would have done much better than 33% in FL and 40% in MI (if he'd even been on the ballot). If you can't bring yourself to vote for Obama for a legitimate reason, just don't vote, or vote for Barr. It would be irresponsible as a democrat to vote for John McCain. I will you agree that McCain has more experience than Obama. Sometimes judgement is more powerful than experience. Bush has 7 years of presidential experience, yet he continues to destroy America's prospects on a daily basis.

Again, I sympathize with the HRC supporters, but don't vote for McCain out of spite.

Kiah   June 2nd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Uh-oh the HRC supporters won't like that!

MD in OK   June 2nd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Hillary feels that the nomination belongs to her because she has been planning for this day for years. Now that she is losing she is hurt, and it pains her to see the nomination go to Obama. I don't believe it has anything to do with race; she's just vindictive. She's has thrown everything at Obama to see that she wins. It's amazing that a lot of her supporters are willing to believe the spin she and her advisors are spewing.

Dennis   June 2nd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

Clinton tromped Obama in Puerto Rico. That should say something to the Super Delegates. News organizations like CNN, especial Jack Cafferty have made Obama the darling of CNN. And given Clinton the shaft. All Cafertys question of the hour or day have all had a leaning to make Clinton look bad. After obama gets the nomination, I for one will quit watching CNN and might even write the sponsors and let them know how "The Most Trusted Name" is NOT. I think all Clinton Supporters should stand up and vote for McCain and show people like CNN that your pick is not going to be forced on us. My family are all from Michigan and Florida – their voting for McCain after this travesty.

Wise White Guy   June 2nd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

She has had way too much grace period already. It is clear her intentions are not good for the party and it is time to end this on Tuesday night. I cannot believe how much people are afraid of Hillary and it makes me that much happier that she is not going to get even more power by getting the nomination. This American is breathing a big sigh of relief!

Concerned Democrat   June 2nd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

They can endorse Sen. Obama until their last breath but it doesn't mean that he will be the next President of the United States. A poll conducted in Michigan after Saturday's fiasco at the DNC rules committee shows that John McCain would win this state. Saturday did not do anything to help Obama, especially since he was awarded 4 delegates that he did not even win.

Deb of RI   June 2nd, 2008 12:59 pm ET

The Democratic Party is going dowwwwwwwwwwwwwwn! This will forever live in the History books NOT speeches nor writings by Obama.
McCain 08'

Matthew   June 2nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Good jobs Dems, you've ensured at least four years of a John McCain administration. Truth be told, I'll likely vote for him over Obama. At least I know where he stands.

Michelle, Indiana   June 2nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Why are they giving her a grace period?? They're bending over backwards for her and I cannot understand why! She's done nothing to try to unite the party but to divide it even further, she's lied to us repeatedly, whines like a spoiled brat, moves the goal posts to suit her needs, twists everything, and has played the race and gender cards. I'm appalled to claim she's of the same gender as me let alone from the same country. Send her to political purgatory on the fast train where she belongs!

Please good people of New York, remove her from the Senate floor at her next re-election.

Laura   June 2nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

There is no chance in H- that I will ever vote for Obama. He needs to take his lying butt out of the race. Everytime he comes on television, I have to turn it off... He literary makes me ill and you dont know what you are getting this country into voting him in. He plays a good show but I am not buying it.....Run as a independant HILLARY and kick him back where he belongs.....HILLARY 2008

Belle   June 2nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Because this is a PRO CLINTON post, CNN will be sure to leave it in the Moderation bin....

Clinton LEADS Obama by 183,000 total votes. So BEFORE you call Clinton supporters idiots...you might want to keep in mind, in order to unify the party...those that support Senator Clinton do so because of HER experience and the belief that she would make a better President.

In effect you are calling 17.6 million people idiots. Do you REALLY want to go there Obama supporters? Keep up your hatred...you will ensure a McCain Presidency. YOU are NOT doing Obama any favors right now.

w spivey   June 2nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I'm sorry that the delegates are taking so long. It would be nice if they would commit today or tomorrow so that President Obama could make his Victory speech tomorrow night and take the air from the Blimp and her tie down husband.

Tx4HILLARY   June 2nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Don't you just love the arrogant, negative and nasty Obama supporters who have never caught the so-called positivity his campaign touts?

The naive will lead us right into defeat in November.

No McSame   June 2nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

The truth. I could see myself voting for Hillary or Obama because they are about the same, which is good. I thought that they would make a great team no matter who was at the top of the ticket. But I got turned off by the way Hillary began to play the race card and push the people apart. Obama stayed the course and on point the whole time. At one time I even thought that Obama maybe should let her have the front because he is younger and has more time to get the training for the next eight years,that is if she did a good job. It's a shame how this thing has turned out. Now McSame may win and more American lives will be lost because of it.
What are we going to do?

Andrew   June 2nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

It Is About Time!

jennifer   June 2nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

I don't expect to see this message on CNN but I will try anyway. Obama and Pfleger go back twenty years as friends. Pfleger was a major supporter in Obama's 2000 election. Obama called him a guest pastor like they are strangers! Pfleger's picture was on Obama's campaign website till this Hillary hate "sermon". How many racist friends does Obama have? What does this say about Obama and his true feelings?

Chip in Puerto Rico   June 2nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

AMEN! IT'S A WRAP!!

OBAMA.. WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!

WHOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

paolo brandi   June 2nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

...“the senators don’t want to pound Hillary Clinton, and there is a sense she should be given a grace period.”.... Well, I think she earlier had plenty of moments to drop out gracefully! Come on! Enough. Gentlemen!

Kevin in St Louis   June 2nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

It's time for democrats to focus on McCain and healing the divisions in the party. Obama has overcome seemingly insurmountable odds to win the most states, the most delegates and the popular vote when including caucuses. The supporter delegates need to decide as the democratic nominee ASAP. The cost of waiting will be severe and offer very little chance of winning in November.

Marc, Toronto   June 2nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

One would think the DNC would want Obama to make his victory speech in St. Paul tomorrow night, site of the GOP national convention later this year.

2 super delegates so far today. About 20 more to go. Common ladies and gents.

On a side note doesn't Senator John McCain remind you of DR. EVIL from the Austin Powers series, especially when he does his overused TWO FINGER-TWO HAND QUOTATION GESTURE WHILE RELYING ON HIS GOOD OLD TELEPROMPTER? HE KILLS ME. HOW CAN ANYONE TAKE HIM SERIOUS AS A LEADER OF A COUNTRY?

Harm   June 2nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

In front of the whole world she shows her weakness: stubborn, selffish, talking controverse about anyrhing.
We are witness of her lies, cheating and twisting like a row.
Does she and her supporters really believe her and expect she can be the trustworthy President of America? I don't think so.

Delton   June 2nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

Really Hillary. It's time to go.

Sally in Dallas   June 2nd, 2008 12:58 pm ET

These Senators are just chicken. They want to endorse Obama AFTER Clinton withdraws so that it won't tarnish their standing with Clinton. THIS IS EXACTLY THE KIND OF POLITICS THAT NEEDS TO CHANGE IN WASHINGTON - politicians afraid to act on their conscience. If more had done this back in 2002 and 2003, we might not be in Iraq.

Sheri   June 2nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

COUNT DOWN

10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 WOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!!!!!

Move out of the way Senator McCain we will STOMP!!!!!!!!!!!!

Myke C   June 2nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

The superdelegate should be brave enough to save their party. They have treated HRC fair enough over Florida and Michigan. Obama should not suffer for been obedient to the set rules of the party as such HRC should stop decieving herself and like minds that she won popular votes.Can she please tell us the total number of votes Obama got from Florida and Michigan.
HRC knew for long that she will not get the nomination,the Clintons are trying to sell their daughter Chelsea. They should not divide the party in doing so. She have to accept defeat and let the democrats unite to face the fall,else Clinton is ceding the oval house to Mc Cain indirectly.

John M   June 2nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

When will Obama supporters realize they're only defeating themselves by continuing to criticize and insult Hillary and her supporters? You're going to need them in November when Obama is the nominee. Hillary supporters really won't need you then, and your continuing insults only drive them farther away. Take a lesson from your own candidate – don't attack those you still need support from in November. Which is dumber? A Democrat voting for McCain or staying home because their candidate didn't win the nomination the Democratic nominee's supporters trashing the very people they need support from to win the presidency? Either way, Democrats lose!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Debbie   June 2nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Clinton & her suporters must think the rest of us are utter idiots – we've all seen and heard the divisive things she has said and done since February, she's used every low-down, dirty tactic available to her, she's quoted Rove, she used O'Reilly @ FOX as a platform, she used ABC to her benefit (a shameful use of a "debate"), her surrogates have said the most dreadful racist things about Obama, she went back on her word and her "pledge" (isn't a "pledge" a promise, your word?") regarding FL & MI, she and her supporters have claimed the "popular" vote, to claim to have won MI too all of which is a down right lie, "COUNT ALL VOTES" – except those that didn't vote for me!!!???? What kind of person is she??? What kind of example is that for our children??? She has lied and cheated her way through the nomincation struggle – without dignity, honor, ethics or morales.
That's the person the Clinton people want in the WH – thank goodness for all the sane people out there who have used GOOD JUDGMENT and RATIONAL thinking – something sadly lacking in the Clinton's!!!
She's a fraud – PETER PAUL VS CLINTONS – go on line, check it out!!!

Bukky   June 2nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Obama should bring out all the superdelegates as soon as the winners of the tuesdays elections are announced. All he needs is 46. Name em. even if she won't stop she will have OFFICIALLY lost.

NObama   June 2nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Sure they will~!

Obama has donated more $ to superdelegates through his PAC's
than ANY OTHER CANDIDATE!

I will be writing in Hillary Clinton in the fall

Dan, NJ   June 2nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

If Senator Clinton is such a "tough fighter" why is she being treated with kid gloves? Try as the Dems will to avoid it, she will cry "gender" when she loses and a number of mostly older women will believe the lie. The truth is if any other candidate were in her position, this would already be over.

Len in Washington   June 2nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

Ok. Now when this is over...we all need to work on getting the Democratic Nominee elected this fall. It's time to stop all the nasty rhetoric, bury the hatchets and join as one to stop McCain and his cronies. A Republican in the White House got us into all this and we don't need to see it happen for another four years.

Come on folks....Vote "Democrat !"

Didi   June 2nd, 2008 12:57 pm ET

HILLARY, these people DO NO DESERVE YOU!
Take a look around and form a NEW PARTY!

Democratic party is a big goulash , write now.

Clintons are good , heard working , smart, very advanced!
Many people will follow you!

You have made them , now they are trashing you!

That is enough!!!
Love you Clintons!

gorrein   June 2nd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

Mccain speaking at AIPAC (American Israel Public Affairs Committee). I knew, this dangerous man always represented Israel and never the USA. What about the AIPAC members picked up by the FBI for spying for Israel? We never hear about that

T17   June 2nd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

COME ON SUPERDELS, LET'S GET THIS THING OVER. IF YOU WAIT ON HILLARY, TO CONCEDE, WE WILL LOOK UP. AND IT WILL BE SNOWING, AND THE MONTH WILL NOVEMBER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Margaret Texas   June 2nd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

I'm so afraid of where this fight is taking the Democrat Party.So much name calling and reports about the ministers.You have no control over someone else's mouth. This is why we call it freedom of speech.Be it Rev. Hagee or Wright.We should't apologize or be held responsible for what someone else says.

Michelle   June 2nd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

FINALLY! It will be over. Yes!

Obama '08

Farrell, Houston, Tx   June 2nd, 2008 12:56 pm ET

The Senators are doing the right thing by giving Hillary time to bow out gracefully, whether we like it or not she does deserve that. We don't need to bash her anymore, it's over for her and it's time to unite. John McCain can only win if we allow him, he's too far out of touch and Republicans don't want him. Support Obama and the democrat party as Hillary will.

Alex   June 2nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

About time. They are making the right choice..

GoldenChica   June 2nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Hillary Clinton all the way to the convention or we will be welcoming president McCain.

Kris from AZ   June 2nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

It really is time to UNIFY and get a democrat in office. MCcain will not bring balance to the force :-)

Kasha   June 2nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid may be waiting a while then, as team Hillary does not seem ready to concede any time soon.

Hopefully other super delegates will not need to wait for her concession before they endorse. We need to start battling McCain full time now so we can win the White House back.

Mark   June 2nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

To bill pike: Thank you so very much for your service, sir, and as well for your thoughtful comments and support of Barack Obama! Welcome to the team. Now, on to victory –united,

Gillis   June 2nd, 2008 12:55 pm ET

If I was Hillary, I would back down at the point when Porto Rico gave her the most arousing applause of this campaign season. That would’ve been a good time to say: Thank you, thank you, but this campaign is over for me now.

John W in NC   June 2nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Most SDs were likely waiting for the end of the primaries because they want to endorse the Primary winner, the one who has accumulated the most delegates. Some people in the Clinton camp think that Obama's 175 point lead is a virtual "tie" and that his 10% – 15% point margin is "close." I feel confident that once the last two states have voted and he maintains the same lead, that 30 out of 200 Supers will want to put Obama "over the top" (2118) on June 4th.

genie   June 2nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Now we can concentrate on supporting McCain because as a former democrat I will never support Obama. Go McCain 2008

D'Anne   June 2nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Constantly shaking my head...

How is that Obama is the "LOSER" when Hillary is the one losing? I just don't understand the idiocrisy that can be easily found on these blogs. It's easy... find cold hard facts to support your candidate, not ridiculous opinions downgrading the candidate you don't like.

Franky   June 2nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

This should be the knockout blow...........but we all know the Clinton family still believe in their legacy.......what ever that may be.

Eliot   June 2nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Sen. Clinton should quit the democratic party and declare herself an independent candidate for president. She has a better chance of winning this fall against the other two candidates than bringing her case in Denver

chemika   June 2nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

I would like to say congratualations Obama it seem like history is going to finally be made, but I would also like to say much respect to Hillary because she really is a fighter, and most important of all I would like to see her support Obama to continue the fight on and get this party started against McCain because at this point we need a change, and I am almost certain we can get a majority of things done if the Democratic party would stick together.

Dear Hilary supporters........   June 2nd, 2008 12:54 pm ET

Hilary should now stop.She run a tenacious campaign, got herself ardent supporters who rightfully value her.....but in the end she lost.She should now do the right thing, get behind the nominee, lead her flock in the right diretion, rather than mislead them...
the deal is surely done, Obama needs 47 delegates, Clinton needs 211,,,,,cmon lets be real, the deal is done, put our bitternes behind, heal, and do the right thing for the party

D'Anne   June 2nd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

How is that Obama is the "LOSER" when Hillary is the one losing? I just don't understand the idiocrisy that can be easily found on these blogs. It's easy... find cold hard facts to support your candidate, not ridiculous opinions downgrading the candidate you don't like.

CHUCK Philadelphia,PA   June 2nd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

I am so tired of sore loser Clinton supporters and pundits who claim that ONLY SHE CAN WIN THE ELECTION for the Democrats and if she is not chosen they will defect to MCCAIN. to that I say

GOOD RIDDANCE

If you want more of what Bush is doing then vote McCain
If you are not concered that may be a draft and you can lose a loved one VOTE MCCAIN
If you want to disregard your OWN CANDIDATE who states "Obama will win and make a fine president" then VOTE MCCAIN

But what dont want to hear is if Mccain gets in and the tax breaks continue for the rich and more soldiers die in Iraq and Osama keeps putting out his 'GREATEST HITS TAPE" that retarded voters like yourselves are mad.

PLEASE GROW UP SHE LOST FAIR AND SQUARE BUT IF YOU CANT THEN HEAD ON OVER TO MCCAIN CAUSE WE DONT WANT OR NEED YOU!!

M.E.M Kansas city   June 2nd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Let's go SD END THIS RACE. YOU CAN COME OUT NOW IT's SAFE.

jay   June 2nd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

Sen. MCcain is trying to paint Sen. Obama as Nieve. He doensn't even know the difference between Sunies and Shiiets.

Beatriz Perez-Sanchez   June 2nd, 2008 12:53 pm ET

By the end of the week, Hillary Clinton won't be able to ignore the fat lady any longer. She's already started to sing and such a sweet tune it is!

Ann   June 2nd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

why does Obama only have white people standing behind him when he does one of his 'sermons'

Darryl   June 2nd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Come on Clinton supporters and Obama supporters, we have to come together. Why all the hate?
We have a common goal come November –
BEAT THE REPUBLICANS!!!!!!

emanuel miggiani   June 2nd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

Canada

HAIL TO THE CHIEF: OBAMA!!

marylou, colorado   June 2nd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

It's only a matter of time until Obama gets the nomination, so Hillary and Bill should best be folding their political tent and fade into obscurity. It's OVER, the orchestra has gone home, so the last one out turn out the lights.

victoria   June 2nd, 2008 12:52 pm ET

@Ralph

Too bad…they are going to be backing a loser!!!
Obama will NEVER win!!!!

GET OVER IT! Isn't that what Hillary is, a LOSER?
Get a grip! We all need to come together in November and stop this petty arguing.

PSmith   June 2nd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Clinton democrats unite!

Vote McCain and we will get it back in 2012!

Dena in SC   June 2nd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Ralph, if you are so sure Obama will never win then you don't sound like a happy camper to us Obama supporters. We know we are backing a winner!!!!!! The super D's know it too. I trust their experience over yours any day.

JJ in NY   June 2nd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Will she stay in the race ?

Let's see how stupid hillary really is ...............

Tony   June 2nd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Senator Hillary Clinton supporters, let's all unite behind John McCain and beat Obama in November.

terrance   June 2nd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

THIS WAS INEVITALE ANY WAY. NOW LETS GET DOWN TO THE SERIOUS JOB OF UNITING THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND WINNING THE GENERAL ELECTION IN NOVEMBER. THE REPULICAN REIGN IS ALSO COMING TO AN END.

OBAMA '08

Lee   June 2nd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

So we had 8 years of a puppet, some one who knew nothing and everybody else did his work for him, so great and good luck Dems if he gets in which is a long shot you will have 4 years of another puppet and another fool that has no clue on what to do as i said GOOD LUCK. How much longer do we put up with unexperienced liars.

beverly   June 2nd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

no matter what you give hillary it will never be enough, every one knows what she wants, nothing else will do, she not true to her word she flip floped when it came to florida and michigan, she will do anything even throw the kitchen sink to get what she wants. that does not make a good president it make her a dangerous one. SHE NOT HONORABLE NOR IS SHE TRUSTWORTY, PLUS SHE LIES

carolflowery   June 2nd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

"uncommited" means these folks are crazy they just havent been commited yet vote em out of their seats when the time comes, send em all home

39 YR OLD WHITE WOMAN IN SEATTLE   June 2nd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

HRC fought for all deligates to be seated..MI and FL. that was all done this weekend. what will she stand on now. she is still not happy with that decision. that woman is never satified. I am soooo tired of this and the party thanks to her is in ruins. I hope and pray that we will all come together behind OUR nominee who will be Barak Obama to defeat the repubs. lets not fight one another anymore..no more harsh words..let join together for the real cause..taking back the white house from the repubs and clean up our country..the fight is not Dems vs Dems is should be Dems vs Repubs.. lets fight the real fight now Please!!!

Elisabeth   June 2nd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Obama may never win.

Dee, St. Louis   June 2nd, 2008 12:51 pm ET

Hillary supporters and Republicans blogging as Operation Chaos, it is over. Obama will be the next President of the United States. HA....HA.....HA Get over it!!!

Kelby from Houston, TX   June 2nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

We have become so caught up in Nominating process. We have got to put this behind us. At this point, it does not matter who the Democratic nominee is. They both agree on all the improtant issues anyway. The important thing that the party must focus on is advancing the Democratic platform of belief, practices and ideals.

We must. We have established a clear difference between the GOP and the democratic party and we have the more favorable view.

J Hallmark   June 2nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Just like politicians : always a day late and a dollar short. If they are going to endorse, why not now ? That way Obama can declare as the winner Tuesday after Montana and S. Dakota.

Hillary can still do a lot of damge in two days with her popular vote delusion and other false claims. She has no more won the popular vote than my cat. Obama has the most votes, the most pledged delegates and the most super delegates. He has run a superb campaign while hers has been a fiasco with high drama.

They want to spare her feelings. Pulease !! When has she spared his feelings.

We are going to beat McCain and you can take that to the bank !!

No Hillary   June 2nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

"Harry Reid will remain uncommitted until Clinton officially drops out". I believe this is unacceptable. If you are a LEADER you have to make tuff decisions so others can follow you. You are a bad leader Mr. Reid. You will never ever get my vote again.

william   June 2nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Ok lets see if CNN allows comments. Funny that anything bad about NOBAMA they close the comments after just one comment or dont allow any. DNC understand this NO HILLARY then there will be no DEM in the white house period.

Hillary or McCain,

William   June 2nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

We must go forward and support Obama now and put an end
to the catastrophic failures of the current President and his legacy of debt, death, and destruction of the American dream.... . and he still has no clue in how to govern!

Allan   June 2nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

People who oppose Obama keep claiming, "We really don't know him very well."

But the US Senators who are his colleagues and work along side him day in and day out overwhelmingly prefer him to Hillary Clinton, another one of their colleagues with whom they have worked 4 years longer than with Obama.

I trust their judgment.

Watermann   June 2nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

did she gave a grace period to the DNC?

Susan MO   June 2nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Too bad

Irma in North Carolina   June 2nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

Please super delgates put your support to Obama, we all know that she has something planned to stay in this race. And we all know it will be a very sad time, cause the clintons will do any thing to get in. So Hillary good luck on your way ou

Janelle   June 2nd, 2008 12:50 pm ET

How is Reid going to call for the other supers to declare while he remains uncommitted?? How about a little "leading by example" here??

Dancindukes   June 2nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Hillary – Take a line from Nancy Regan " Just Say No " to continuing your run for president. It's not going to happen. But it's your money, and your debts to pay.

Dutchboy52   June 2nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Some will move on Tuesday so Obama can reach his magic number.

AJ, IL   June 2nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Finally. The news stories throughout this morning are starting to make sense, i.e. Hillary giving her "celebration" speech in New York city.

Democrats after June 3rd, its time to unite behind our "presumptive" nominee, Barack Obama!

TYE   June 2nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

This party looks like its trying to come together for the good of the party and the country. I just hope if this happens they wont lose what americans have said and showed over the last four years. We want change. First the house now comes the white house.

Steve   June 2nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

I'm just glad that they're all listening to their constituents – just like Sen Byrd did..............................OOPS!

Kristen   June 2nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

Well it has certainly taken long enough. Good for them and Good for Obama. Obama 08 !!

Tyrone Brown, Seattle, WA   June 2nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

I look forward to hearing Clinton give a gracious concession speech within the week if not sooner.

ChaChaCha   June 2nd, 2008 12:49 pm ET

BE CAREFUL, Ralph and Debby, you might have to eat your words and your actions. "NEVER SAY NEVER:"!!

I think the DNC came out STRONG and RIGHT ON! The RULES had been made and were agreed upon by all candidates. THIS was not an issue to argue going towards the nomination. THIS was not a candidates business to try to change. SO IT IS DONE. I am proud of the DNC's handling of a situation that should not have been a situation for them at all. FOR THE STATES, yes, since they broke the rules. OBAMA is being very kind and frankly, I wouldn't have been, and that is why I am running for any office. BS is BS and to call it by any other name is nonsense.

Isaac   June 2nd, 2008 12:48 pm 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!

nafta   June 2nd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

NAFTA was the down fall of the Clinton machinery.

The independents saw through the mistruths and will bring Obama
the presidency.

He stayed the high road- a leader for the future

D-Man   June 2nd, 2008 12:48 pm ET

I am a Hillary Supporter who will now support Obama. I am a democrate and I said I would support Obama if Hillary lost and I now will through my support behind Obama 100%. There is no way I would vote for McCain I served in the military and was educated on the G.I. Bill,but it did not cover much. So how can McCain vote against the new G.I. Bill that will give more toward the education of our troops who has given so much in this crazy war. They deserve everything we can give them and the troops who was killed their child should be able to use the G.I bill for their education. How can McCain ask us to support our troops when he does not.

Democrates in 2008

Mary Smith   June 2nd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Good, about time they got rid of that woman, she worse than bad news, she's a recurring nightmare. Poor Bill Clinton!!

carolflowery   June 2nd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

If you think West Virginia, Kentucky, Florida, and Michigan will vote for this blantant liar you have got to be kidding me, all the speeches in the world he gives will not make them forget what he did or didnt do, most of it what he didnt do which is normal from this jump-up candidate

Marty Ohio   June 2nd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Here's the thing let's do a little math. A democrat can't win an election in this country it hasn't happened since 1976 and since then electoral votes have moved to red states and they are well protected by the red states. Clinton only won because it was a three party election ( Perot) other than that it hasn't really been that close. The best the blues can do is to get Gore's electoral map but that wouldn't be enough either. If they had Gore's map and New Hampshire they would still lose. Its all based in math, Obama or any Demcrat can't win they would need Florida or Ohio and neither one are possible. Its simple math.

Margi   June 2nd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Grace period – she has had a lengthy grace period and taken advantage of it by refusing to bow out GRACEFULLY!

Peg   June 2nd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

Lets come together as Democrats and Americans. We cannot afford four more years of Bush/McCain. Neither can our children....

Laura   June 2nd, 2008 12:47 pm ET

She should stay in. The American people are still voting for her–now more than ever. That should tell the superdelegates something. Things would be very different right now if we would have known more about Obama in the earlier days of this campaign. It's like now, his supporters and the DNC can admit they've made a mistake. Since when do we push out the stronger candidate? Don't give up Senator Clinton.

Mike in IL   June 2nd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

I guess we all better get ready for another Republican as President... Obama can not win in November and that has been very obvious for the last month... If he was such a strong candidate he should have won all the remaining contests... instead he still can not win with out the help of the superdelegates...

I voted for Obama and I can see the writing on the wall... Clinton has proven that with her support she is actually the stronger general election candidate... it seems that the democratic base is not willing to support Obama...

Paula   June 2nd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

CNN needs to update the delegate count.Other news sites all show him only needing 44.

Michelle   June 2nd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

I am so glad this is almost over. Go Obama!!!!

Rob   June 2nd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Am I the only person who sees that since Hillary won't be the nominee this time she is sabotaging Obama and will simply run again in 2012?

Brianna   June 2nd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Can you image Clinton as VP
Obama better sleep with on eye open her recent remarks make on think that she will do anything to get what she wants

Dumbfounded   June 2nd, 2008 12:46 pm ET

Mercedes – "Please endorse Sen. Obama as soon as possible. He is aging so fast and more slimmer than when this election began. The way he is going he may get weak."

Of all the things you could have said, that is what you have to say? My god, ignorance is bliss.

anthony   June 2nd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

its sad to see people who are not real dems they are just for their canidate we should be on are way to smashing the repubs but its to many men still wearing a skirt under thier pants lookking for a woman to lead them just a bunch of wimps if your not a true dem just step

mjc   June 2nd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

as soon as the obama camp lines their pockets enough, they'll come out and declare.

way to go democrats, pick ANOTHER loser.

obama nomination = mccain presidency.

True American   June 2nd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Hillary has been given too much rope. After all her terrible conduct throughout this campaign its a wonder she hasnt been shown the door. If the tables were turned, Obama would have been forced out a long time ago.
Enough!

NY Independent   June 2nd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

she definitely cant say she's not getting all the deference she deserves

Zagazaw   June 2nd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Denial is a mechanism of the immature mind, because it conflicts with the ability to learn from and cope with reality.

john williams san diego, ca.   June 2nd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

may the face and wide pantsuits never grace our eyes again after June 3rd. CACKLE-TEARS-CACKLE

E CT   June 2nd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Voter need to take note about the super delegate who still endorsing Clinton. They are just fueling the fire and we need to make sure we take note and make them pay for their re-election bid.

Alexander   June 2nd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Fantastic! Now we just need the Hillary supporters to do what's best for this country and not what's best for their pride. Even Hillary will support Obama in the end. If you support McCain, you will have gone against her and what she stands for.

juno   June 2nd, 2008 12:45 pm ET

Yes, Democratic Senators – let's endorse another loser! Kerry couldn't beat George W. Bush in '04, but you think Obama can beat McCain in '08. Tell me another fairy tale! The only one who can beat McCain in November is Hillary Clinton and these so-called "Super Delegates" know it – they are just chicken sh_t!

Derrick in Houston, TX   June 2nd, 2008 12:44 pm ET

Shes gonna fight this all the way to the convention...so it really doesnt matter. She will argue she leads in the popular vote and that Obama didnt win by pledged delegates and superdelegates can switch their votes at anytime.

Janice   June 2nd, 2008 12:44 pm ET

This is not about Hillary Clinton, this is about the people of this country, her grace period is over. Time to unite and move forward, transcending gender and race issues, let's get to the real business.

tony   June 2nd, 2008 12:44 pm ET

This is the begining of the end for us all

Lisa   June 2nd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

RALPH
You are such a good sport, did you learn that from Mother CLinton????????????

Shadman   June 2nd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

At this point I ask every one to please think of America and choose the best person...its not about McCain, Hillary or Obama. Its about America.

What is best for America? Do not vote Republican or Democrat. Vote American.

sky   June 2nd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

I am tired to death of her blasted "grace" period. She has been graced like crazy. She has been given more "grace" than any second fiddle I have ever seen and why is that??? Why cant we let her lose like any other candidate? What makes her so special that she has to be nursed along. Why does anyone have to walk on egg shells. She lost, she did well but she lost....quit babying her.

Ansu Darbo   June 2nd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Senator Clinton should honourably quit and give chance to Obama. She is just envious of Obama's chances of winning and she wants to spoil the chance. History will never judge her well if she should continue beyond June 3.

Jeff   June 2nd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

The Democrtic primary fight boils down to a clear choice.Do you want to be represented by a clueless,uninformed,Muslim-inf luenced, black/white man or a manipulative,uncaring,egotisti cal,morally bankrupt,lying woman? It's a no-brainer! Go McCain!!

Mar   June 2nd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

More losers backing losers in a loser party. Hillary should run as independent and wipe the floors with them all. THAT would be an interesting congress. We would finally get something done.

joe m   June 2nd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

this was inevitable and it would be no surprise at all when clinton supporters start to peel away from her. what's that old saying, "everyone likes a winner"? .

S King   June 2nd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

Then they should cast their vote.

Sk
Sonora KY

I used to be a Democrat   June 2nd, 2008 12:43 pm ET

And, Moderate Democrats should feel fortunate that McCain is the Republican nominee! It makes the decision to vote non-Democratic much easier.

Zagazaw   June 2nd, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Denial of impact: (Denial of impact involves a person avoiding thinking about or understanding the harms their behavior have caused to themselves or others. By doing this, that person is able to avoid feeling a sense of guilt and it can prevent that person from developing remorse or empathy for others. Denial of impact reduces or eliminates a sense of pain or harm from poor decisions.

Pope   June 2nd, 2008 12:42 pm ET

hey where is the paid RNC troller DEB with her Hillary or its MCSAME posts? she is late

rafael otero   June 2nd, 2008 12:42 pm ET

I will just vote macCain. Will never vote for h. obama

arc   June 2nd, 2008 12:42 pm ET

Hillary Clinton will never give up because she simply doesn’t care about anything else than her place in history. Hillary Clinton will never give up because she considers herself worthy of being revered among other great leaders like Martin Luther King, Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and Mother Theresa.

Patrick   June 2nd, 2008 12:42 pm ET

NA NA NA NA, NA NA NA NA NA, HEY HEY HEY HEY GOODBYE!!!!!

KK   June 2nd, 2008 12:42 pm ET

YAY!

BILL   June 2nd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Saw where Obama resigned from his church. After 20 years of hate he decided enough was enough.

Dave   June 2nd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Of course McCain will kick Obama's rear end and all I can say is the Democrats will get exactly what they deserve. I mean look where that turkey would be if he had gotten only 60% of the black vote. No, at least 92% voted for for him and that 92% plus a few percent of the other colors ain't going to be come even close to beating that old man.

Lunick FL   June 2nd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

We as american seem to be making the RIGHT CHOICE at the RIGHT TIME this year.
BARACK OBAMA 2008 & 2012

Greg C., CA   June 2nd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

I wonder how many superdelegates will have to endorse Sen. Obama before Sen. Clinton is willing to acknowledge publicly that the race is over. She ran half a excellent race. She trained for a sprint and got a marathon. She worked like hell to catch up but she didn't and now it is time to unite and work toward defeating John McCain.

USAF Staff Sergeant   June 2nd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

More good news. I personally can't wait for this primary to be over just so I don't have to hear Hillary's voice anymore.

Oh no...... what if her offers her the VP?..... *Shudder*

MBFLA   June 2nd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

Let's go Super Delegates! It's time to take back our country!

Kenneth M   June 2nd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

So far today Obama has 2.5 superdelegate votes to Clinton's 1

Tom CA   June 2nd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

No reason whatsoever to keep them uncommitted. The sooner they take the side the sooner it is over with. What are they afraid of? Please do not forget that " We " the voters to put those people in Washington DC without us they are just ordinary citizens like you and me. Time for them to take side or wake up voters do not vote for them when their terms up.

I used to be a Democrat   June 2nd, 2008 12:41 pm ET

If Obama is the nominee, I will NOT vote Democratic in November.

Ivar   June 2nd, 2008 12:40 pm ET

Finally

Teacher   June 2nd, 2008 12:40 pm ET

What I want to know is whether Jack Cafferty will be getting a raise after belittling Hillary all campaign season? He deserves one. He did his job well.

1926   June 2nd, 2008 12:40 pm ET

I hope the Democratic party is destroyed. They are not worth saving, for what they have done to women. Its a shame how they have belittled and allowed to be treated badly Senator Clinton. I can certainly see how women are regarded in this party. They should have put their foot down and demanded that she be treated with dignity. Women, wake up. Do not vote for the Republicans. or democrats. Write her name in the ballot.

gerry   June 2nd, 2008 12:39 pm ET

The wait by these superdeklegates has been quite understandible : they do not want to obstruct or appear to obstruct the rank and file Demcoratic Party supporters in their quest to show their support for one candidate or the other.

However, what we are seeing is unquestionably a delayed reaction to the knockout punch that Clinton received on Super Tuesday, with the inevitable now upon all of us.

My main concern is that Clinton has fomented so much angst and divisiveness that nothing she will utter from her hypocritical mouth after June 3rd will be able to return the Party to cohesiveness and unity behind Obama, and that's not fair to him or to the Party.

Chris, Denver CO   June 2nd, 2008 12:39 pm ET

Better late than never. We can't afford to have Justice Stevens replaced by an Alito clone. Stop McCain in 2008.

LISA   June 2nd, 2008 12:39 pm ET

SHE GAVE IT HER BEST SHOT NOW IT'S TIME FOR OBAMA TO DO HIS THING WITH THE PEOPLE BEHIND HIM. IT IS TIME TO UNITE. IT IS TIME TO GET RIDE OF MCSAME.

OBAMA O8!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

andrew s. rostolder hillsdale nj   June 2nd, 2008 12:39 pm ET

congrats to senator obama, beware the backers of hillbilly for vp. the saying "don't count the clintons out" didn't come from no where. the snipers missed hillary last time. they may get lucky this time.......

Keifer S.   June 2nd, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Fired up! Ready to Go! Obama '08

SMART PEOPLE FOR CLINTON   June 2nd, 2008 12:38 pm ET

Will now be smart people for Obama!

Dems unite!

OBAMA 08!!!! GETER DONE!!!!!!!!

Newly Independent   June 2nd, 2008 12:38 pm ET

I say to Obama supporters, you just keep up the poisonous chatter about people like me.

We are Clinton supporters, and there are alot of us "out here."

You do yourselves no service by bad-mouthing us. We will dig in our heels and stick to our convictions.

Just like the candidate we support.

Obama touts "Reclaiming an American Dream." The first time he sits across the table from a representative of any foreign country, he will be so intimidated (like he is with his various preachers), that he will recoil in fear.

PA 55 year old woman   June 2nd, 2008 12:37 pm ET

If Obama loses in the fall, I will blame Hillary. She should have graciously stepped aside long ago for the sake of unity in the party. She'll have to work twice as hard to get rid of the chasm she has created.

OBAMA SUPPORTER IN IOWA   June 2nd, 2008 12:37 pm ET

As an Iowan, I won't be voting for Harkin tomorrow in our State Primary because of his lack of support for the Iowa decision to back Obama. I would have respected him more if he had taken a stand instead of waiting to see which way the wind was blowing.

nate   June 2nd, 2008 12:37 pm ET

By the time news comes out to the general pub, its been known in campaign circles for eons. We are 2 wks behind – remember that. Everything is already planned for and pre-set. I learned this when my best friend at the time worked on Bills first campaign. Oh and by the way Debby, many MILLIONS of us ARE voting for "that clown", sweetie.

CT voter   June 2nd, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Al Gore needs to bring this party togather and endorse Mr. Obama.

Dan in Chicago   June 2nd, 2008 12:37 pm ET

nice- obama is going to be too easy to beat in the fall

annieoakley   June 2nd, 2008 12:37 pm ET

Bill Pike: shame on you for your insult to Dr. King and Abraham Lincoln.

Anna   June 2nd, 2008 12:36 pm ET

“the senators don’t want to pound Hillary Clinton, and there is a sense she should be given a grace period.”

Grace period, how much time is that, until you lose in GE? I am just sick of this democrat primaries.

Omegaman Dawg   June 2nd, 2008 12:36 pm ET

We are looking at the countdown for HRC to give it up!! Will should one please pull her tail that the process is OVER !!! Please UNITE with the party

Dan   June 2nd, 2008 12:36 pm ET

A grace period? What the heck have the last 3 months been? Anythiing short of a decisive conclusion to this primary Tuesday night is going to further divide this party...

These senators are cowards, but I understand they are in a tough position. They are basically going to badly piss off 45% or 55% of there base... I see why they have continued to choose to punt.

Victor Shaw   June 2nd, 2008 12:36 pm ET

“the senators don’t want to pound Hillary Clinton, and there is a sense she should be given a grace period.”

She will take all the time they give her and then they'll decide to give her more time because she is not gonna go away. They can continue to act chickens**t as long as they want, she will take full advantage.

Chris   June 2nd, 2008 12:36 pm ET

Cool, hope this will send her back to DC to work on the gas tax thing she promised. Her solution has been very ineffective so far...

Anson   June 2nd, 2008 12:35 pm ET

So the end is near! She could have made it as Vice President, but she got out-of-hand and too destructive. Adding her on the ticket as Vice President would mean Senator Obana would no longer be able to run as a candidate of "Change". We might find something else for her that will be useful, but she will have to be with us 100% with all her heart and strength.

Geez   June 2nd, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Harry Reid is such a 'Profile in Courage' – he is pushing on the other uncommitted super delegates to choose, but he is going to wait until everyone else votes.... Way to go, Harry !

Bill   June 2nd, 2008 12:35 pm ET

Go Team.
Wooo Hoooo
Oh Yeahhhhhh
whew

Janice   June 2nd, 2008 12:35 pm ET

If you count Hillary's current delegates, and compare it to Obama's delegates from 2 months ago, she is winning. She also has the popular vote if you don' t count some of the states.

Go hillary! It's not over till she says!

Maria   June 2nd, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Clintons, the losers! It's Obama's party, now, hon!

Go home, or stay in PR... We don't want to hear about you anymore, dirty liars and losers!

OBAMA 08+12

Chelly,TX   June 2nd, 2008 12:34 pm ET

I'M JUST GLAD THIS PROCESS IS ALMOST OVER!

THE DEMS WILL BE ABLE TO FOCUS THE GENERAL ELECTION, FINALLY!

JVD   June 2nd, 2008 12:34 pm ET

THIS GOES TO DEMOCRATS WHO ARE CLAIMING THEIR SUPPORT FOR MC CAIN IF OBAMA IS THE NOMINEE. THINK TWICE BECAUSE IF THAT HAPPEN BE SURE THAT THERE WILL NEVER BE A DEMOCRAT IN THE WHITE HOUSE BECAUSE MY PEOPLE WILL SWITCH FOR REPUBLICAN FOR THE REST OF OUR LIFE. THINK DEEP MY FRIENDS. THERE WILL BE A LOT OF CONSEQUENCES

Terry   June 2nd, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Obama will win simply because we can't tolerate another repeat 4 or 8 years of George Bush. We need to unite around Obama and to think he can do worse than Bush just isn’t true.

truth   June 2nd, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Well what can we say? Hill tried her best to slip through a slippery loop hole but it did not work.

Terry from Illinois   June 2nd, 2008 12:34 pm ET

One thing we was must always remember, "life is about timing". I agree that if the politicians/ super delegates wanted this drama to end they had the power to end it long before now but I think Hillary should get through the Primary and get all the votes she can but after tomorrow" The time has come" time to put this race behind her and to look towards the general election. But there will be a presumpted nominee after Tuesdays final primaries in SD and Montana and it won't be Hillary and Billy.

Lets be patient and lets begin to heal and move forward to November 4th.

I know this will remain in "moderation" but at least I got this off my chest!

Independent in Oregon   June 2nd, 2008 12:34 pm ET

My Oregon state senator Ron Wyden told me in an email that he will not endorse anyone until the Democratic convention. He is a super-delegate.

It will be interesting to see if he keeps his word.

Newly independent in Oregon, writing Hillary Clinton in as president in November

Helen   June 2nd, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Why not show HRC the respect she has shown the Party and Sen. Obama? Never mind that, lets get on with the General and beat McSame. It is past the time to unite.

Julius   June 2nd, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Yes,its time to turn the page and write a new chapter in America polities,thanks superdelegete

Generation X   June 2nd, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Republicans would you please stop blogging as Hillary supporters. Go to Fox and blog with each other. Obama supporters you did a great job in financially and emotionally supporting your candidate.

Jonathan   June 2nd, 2008 12:34 pm ET

Regardless of how much Hillary Clinton tries to plead, beg and even threaten some superdelegates into supporting her, most superdelegates clearly are not affected nor impressed by the Clinton Machine (Hillary and Bill) anymore. The old-way of doing "politics as usual" is over. It's broken, divisive and un-American. Change is paramount and Barack Obama has delivered a refreshing and positive message that is resonating clearly with most superdelegates.

Hbg, PA   June 2nd, 2008 12:34 pm ET

What a shame that this country is ready to push aside a candidate that is a fighter for 'the people'. What a shame that this country is so quick to judge Hillary. We as Americans know all there is to know about her but do we know that much about Barak? As soon as the general election begins, rememer that the Republicans will dig up everything and anything about Mr. Obama...and they will. Look what they did to Mr. Kerry in '04 and this country put Bush back in the White House...what a shame.

I am in complete agreement with Ralph.

John, OH   June 2nd, 2008 12:33 pm ET

Who saw that coming? That's probably not going to work for Clinton, eh?

Careful, guys. You might end up deluded and inconsequential, the way things are going.

c   June 2nd, 2008 12:33 pm ET

hilary is another huckabee

Brian   June 2nd, 2008 12:33 pm ET

For crying out loud Senator Reid, get with the program. Senator Clinton does not have a chance at the nomination no matter how much she whines and crys. You might as well get used to the fact that Senator Obama is going to be the nominee and join us in defeating Mcbush instead of dragging this out.

A.M. Saqib   June 2nd, 2008 12:33 pm ET

It has been a long fought compaign, and as much as we are happy and very pleased to see our candidate 'Obama' win the nomination, I humbly say to 'Clinton;' supporters that there was never a time that we did not believe in her sincerity, loyalty, and a true dedication to the party. If anything she definitely proved this year that she herself is a great leader without her husband, 'Bill Clinton', or even better than him in many ways.

I know that she will support and help the democratic nominee 'Obama' to win the white house in November.

All the bst "Senator Clinton".

A.M. Saqib
Houston, Texas

Zach   June 2nd, 2008 12:33 pm ET

"a grace period"? How about February to June? You'd think being 2nd place in a 2 person race for 5 months would be long enough.

James   June 2nd, 2008 12:33 pm ET

I agree totally with the first comment made. Leaders that are in high positions should set the example. The Democratic party needs to come together and if important Democratic figures such as Harry Reid do not acknowledge this fact than they will learn it the hard way. We, as the voters, do not want to see this contest continue into the Democratic National Convention because history has shown that the Democratic party's attempts for the presidency when the party has been split has resulted in a turmoil. Let us Unite! That's all the voters ask. Senator Hillary Clinton has put up a wonderful contest with Senator Barack Obama that has resulted in record-breaking voter turnouts and voter registering to vote, but now all we, as the voters, are asking is that all this momentum and support now turn in the direction of the general election. McCain has been campaigning for the general election for a while now and he needs it but if the Democratic party doesn't change its direction soon the battle with McCain will be all but finished.

Politician -> Partlow

mike   June 2nd, 2008 12:33 pm ET

YES, they have to come together, we need them for unit not for racial divider or superstitious.

PCM 01   June 2nd, 2008 12:32 pm ET

It is time for the Democratic Party to support Mr. Obama. After all he has the largest amount of :
*Pledeged Delegates
* Super Delegates
* States Won
* Caucases Won
* Popular Vote ( common math; not fuzzy math).

Mrs. Clinton should graciously deliver the women over 45 to Mr. Obama.
The latin vote will be delivered by the Republican Party ( border fences, deportations, right wing talk shows, etc.). The Democrats do not have to work on that one.

Proud1of 26% in WV   June 2nd, 2008 12:32 pm ET

According to AP she is now going after his superdelegates along with the uncommitted superdelegates.It is like Flordia and Michigan she feels she is entitled to everything.I think that the superdelegates will see things the same as the rules committee of the DNC did.FAIRLY!!!

rdbtwthlins   June 2nd, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Once again the voters will is overridden by the elite..

Graduate Stduent   June 2nd, 2008 12:32 pm ET

I wish the name calling would stop...like yesterday...please!!! We are behaving like children!

Obama 2008

Karma   June 2nd, 2008 12:32 pm ET

Hillary has shown some very very bad judgement in not listening to those telling her its time...She is being controlled by Bubba, that's obvious. Obama has clearly shown right from the beginning he is the man to get the job done. He will get the job done and lead the country to some sanity. Hillary is showing signs of being mentally unbalanced in lots of respects. She has done tremendous damage to the party and will take alot of work to get it back to some degree of normalcy.

The Democrats under the leadership of Barack Obama will win in a landslide. PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA, has a nice ring to it, I'm just saying.

Hillary and Bubba can head back to the hills of Arkansas, its a trip that is long long overdue.

Dennis in IA   June 2nd, 2008 12:32 pm ET

It is time that the Super D's step in either today or tomorrow to push the count to put Barack over the top once the pledged delegates are decided on Tuesday. Enough is enough – Hillary and her supporters on Saturday were a disgrace to the human race! It was her own supporter on the RBC that voted for the proposed deals – and Ickes did not come up with any other plan, he was the one that wrote most of the rules for the party, what a shame. Hillary did not lose to the Good ol' Boy's club as some women want to say it was her own campaign that torpedoed her election by not campaigning in the caucuses states. She does is not winning the popular vote – she does not include Iowa, Kansas, Alaska, Hawaii, North Dakota among many others that caucus!

Carol   June 2nd, 2008 12:31 pm ET

once they endorse obama, all loyal democrats will vote for McCain.

Everyone wants someone who has experience. I rather choose McCain and go through another 7 years of the same enocomy than let this clueless-democratic leaders controlling obama-unable to commit-wannabe hollywood star run this country.

WHAT HAPPEN TO HAVING THE CREDENTIALS TO RUN FOR PRESIDENT? EXPERIENCE?

Or are we so caught up in the hollywood glitz and glamour and forgot about that. I am sad to say, we have given up our intelligence for these superficial nonsense.

HILLARY FOR LIFE OR NO LIFE FOR DEMOCRAT!

The Lady   June 2nd, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Why do they keep pacifying Hillary, this is what has allowed her to stay in the race this long. Hillary will continue to be in denial about losing as long as you allow her to.

John   June 2nd, 2008 12:31 pm ET

I love the insane comments from Obama supporters on posts like this...who is being divisive? Obama didn't win this nomination in a landslide...he isn't the choice for the OVERWHELMING percentage of Democrats. Winning the nomination by .5% is no MANDATE. Everytime one of you criticizes Hillary and her supporters, you are driving the wedge in the Democratice party a bit more deeply. You might have a case if 49.5% of Democrats didn't vote for Hillary. Look in the mirror...it's you that are destroying the party.

Gary Chandler in Canada   June 2nd, 2008 12:31 pm ET

joke okay?
Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will remain uncommitted until Clinton officially drops out of the race.
-same day McCain gets out of Iraq

Pennsylvania   June 2nd, 2008 12:31 pm ET

PLEASE let Senator Clinton bow out gracefully!

We need Hillary and her supporters to beat out McCain. Even though it seems like a slam-dunk for the democrats to win this time around... well, we've all heard that line before. Take nothing for granted.

Be patient, be gracious, it's almost over!

Got Hope? YES! We've got Obama!

Bob   June 2nd, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Also, the women who are very supportive of Hillary and hate Obama...very often they mention the fact that there are no other credible female prez candidates on the horizon and how they might not see one in their lifetime, etc.

Does that mean if there were a legit female candidate for prez in 2012 or 2016, they would not support Hillary as much as they do, or possibly at all?

Beth - Florida   June 2nd, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Hey Nobama folks,

If you want Hillary and her supporters to back Nobama. Then you people should start requesting that he offer her the VP right now.

I figured you say no way. See, you guys are just as divisive.

You dislike Hillary just as much as we dislike him.

In that case, if no Hillary in VP slot then lets Go McCain.

BHO   June 2nd, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Democratic Party hold the cards and I hope most of the uncommitted super delegates will endorse Obama next week. American politics is going to change for ever.

People are suffering with the policies of Bush. McCain is the follower of Bush policies. Who need McCain in White house?

Sarah L., Fayetteville, AR   June 2nd, 2008 12:31 pm ET

Any woman Clinton supporter who is genuinely concerned with women's rights needs to think long and hard before voting for McCain who has promised to appoint more extremely conservative judges. There will likely be at least two spots open on the Supreme Court this term. Are you really willing to cut off your nose to spite your face?

Nick   June 2nd, 2008 12:31 pm ET

CAN SOMEONE STOP THAT DEMOCRATIC NONSENSE? IT IS BECOMING A NIGHTMARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!JUST PICK UP SOMEONE AND LET'S MOVE. IT IS A SHAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AM JUST SO FED UP WITH THAT PRIMARY THAT IS GETTING LONGER EVERYDAY.IF SHE WANTS TO GET IT TO DENVER ,JUST GIVE IT TO HER AND LET THE NIGHTMARE END.HOW CAN JUST A SINGLE PERSON BRING SO MUCH CURSE ON A PARTY?????????????? JUST GIVE IT TO HER. I CAN'T SLEEP ANYMORE. SHE IS TORTURING US!!!!ENOUGH!!!

Jim   June 2nd, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Mechelle suposely said.
..Apparently, if the tape ever comes to light, her words will sound something like:

Whitey cut folks off Medicaid?
Whitey let New Orleans drown?
Whitey do nothing about Jena?
Whitey put us in Iraq for no reason?*

Carl   June 2nd, 2008 12:30 pm ET

It's about time. The only reason they have not come out sooner is due to the power that the Clinton family has over Washington. If Obama wasn't such an amazing candidate he would have never stood a chance to the Clinton machine.

This is quite an amazing feat. I am very impressed and elated that Obama will be the nominee – it's about time for CHANGE.

lisa   June 2nd, 2008 12:30 pm ET

To all the Hilary supporters- don't you realize after this contest if you vote for Mccain, Hilary will still be rich and able to afford all the econonic hardships we as country will have to face if Mccain is in office. Do you love Hilary more than you love the economic well being of your families. If so, I hope you enjoy eating ot of the trash while Hilary ding in exclusive resturants.

tony   June 2nd, 2008 12:30 pm ET

It's been pure cowardice on the part of the remaining uncommitted superdelegates. They saw the splintering in the party because of the prolonged primary race, yet they stayed on the sidelines. Many of them stating that the race was over, but refused to stand by the conviction of their words by endorsing a candidate. The fracturing of the DNC is as much a fault of the Hillary's refusal to accept the math as it is the superdelegates refusing to to take a stance and do what their title requires of them.

Photon Torpedo Dallas, TX   June 2nd, 2008 12:30 pm ET

United We Stand... Divided We Fail...period!

Yes We Can & Yes We Should
Obama 08'

Linda VA   June 2nd, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Dems lets unite and kick some repulican butts...
Not only will OBAMA 08 win , but he will win again Obama 12.

mona   June 2nd, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Hopefully all remaining super delegates will back Obama before
Wednesday. This needs to end now. Hillary needs to back up the person who will be general election in November.

Scott   June 2nd, 2008 12:30 pm ET

Popular vote is extremely close…..

But I have Clinton ahead by a tiny margain-

Popular Vote (with MI/FL now included
Uncommitted to Obama)** 17,627,284 48.7% 17,692,901 48.9%

Clinton +65,617 +0.2%

35 million votes cast ..clinton is ahead by about 65,000. giving Obama 100% of the uncommited in MI,I am not sure is fair,you can.t tell me 100% of uncommited went for Obama in MI,Edwards was still on ballet.

so I would maybe add another 25K to 50K to clinton lead for that reason.so I have clinton up by about 100K in popular vote with 35 million votes cast,that is unbeliavably close.

Kathryn Irby - Metairie, LA   June 2nd, 2008 12:29 pm ET

That's what I'm talkin' about!

Terry   June 2nd, 2008 12:29 pm ET

That's right.. Endorse Obama who will lose in November. Time to switch my party affiliation back to Indepedent. I'll either write in Hillary in November or vote for McCain. I certainly won't be voting for the Koolaid Man. Here we go again: Dukakis and Kerry part 3.

Unity   June 2nd, 2008 12:29 pm ET

Please make it stop. We need a candidate now, and at this point I don't care who. John McCain has had a free ride since February.

Quincy   June 2nd, 2008 12:28 pm ET

It truly is about time. Thank God for wisdom, good judgement and a committment to change.

I have never seen such a resistance to change. I can now see why this nation went to civil war with the call for the abolishment of slavery.
Some folks can't move forward for clawing to the past.

HD TV is going to cause heart attacks next year.

Nora   June 2nd, 2008 12:28 pm ET

""""""""YYYYYYYYYYYYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""""
THAT'S ALL FOLKS====)))))))))

GINA, OHIO   June 2nd, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Obama supporters:: it's time to "Rock n Roll"!!! Yes we will!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yvonne h   June 2nd, 2008 12:28 pm ET

At this point it doesn't much matter if they endorse before or after the last primaries. This race has gone on for so long, they may as well let Hillary have her last gasp...

Tammy/Indiana   June 2nd, 2008 12:28 pm ET

If we are to unite, then why are we giving her a "grace" period. They should be rallying around Obama...quit being such cowards and babying Clinton..support our nominee now so we can win in November!

Obama for President   June 2nd, 2008 12:28 pm ET

WOOOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nile   June 2nd, 2008 12:28 pm ET

At this time . . . why is America . . . giving hrc . . . special treatment . . . both bill & hill . . . . took off their gloves months ago!

I believe they have done more damage to the Democratic party than . . . that group from texas!

Keep the faith America . . . Obama . . . . Obama . . . Obama . . .

dwho   June 2nd, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Thanks to the superdelegates. It is time for all of the primary craps to be over. Let us concentrate on the next thing on the agenda the General Election.

DemocracyNow2008   June 2nd, 2008 12:28 pm ET

Its Obama's time in American History now .
He has taken the Kitchen Sink Campaign and stands tall.
Obama is well vetted to be our next President of The United States of America.
Thankyou Senator and others for endorsing the next great President of the Democratic Party but of this great nation we all call America.
Obama 08

mark   June 2nd, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Clinton is now contradicting her own message by staying in the race. She is giving Republicans a huge advantage by hurting the Dem's chances to win in November, once a candidate is living a lie like that, it's impossible for them to stand for what they started out promoting, She is a totally ineffective politician because she has lost her message during the Primary because losing in the race has forced her into desperation.

wm from iowa   June 2nd, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I love how HRC is claiming that the superdelegates can "change their minds".....she is absolutely right, MANY have indeed changed their minds and have switched to Obama. She might want to re-think continuing to shout that from the roof tops......

Rob, Florida   June 2nd, 2008 12:27 pm ET

They need to make a decision as leaders, I don't understand what they waiting for?! HRC is being selfish and bad looser. She needs to think about the party and give in.

BHO Not my candidate   June 2nd, 2008 12:27 pm ET

I will never vote for Carter 2.0.......

virginialiving   June 2nd, 2008 12:27 pm ET

The McCain party is underway. Power to the people.

MK   June 2nd, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Refraining from endorsing Obama does HRC no favors, as she interprets it to mean that she still has a chance. Supers can be respectful of HRC, compliment her however they wish, but they need to come forward asap for the sake of the party.

Howard   June 2nd, 2008 12:27 pm ET

Most of the senators will endorse Obama ... well, let's see, The senate is at an all time low with the American people ... what, about 20% ... and the popular vote is for Hillary Clinton ... so this must mean that a bunch of losers are backing another loser.

Privilige in this Country   June 2nd, 2008 12:26 pm ET

If Hillary was in the lead this contest would have been over a long time ago. The DNC would have demanded Obama get out of the race; but because of "privilige" in this country Hillary and Bill are allowed to continue to divide the party.

Rob   June 2nd, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Ralph you are the only loser here and maybe Obama might not win the general, although I believe that he will, but what we know for sure is Hillary will not even be in the race after this week. So you and rest of those loud mouth idiots who were chanting Denveeer Denveeer on Saturday can pack it up and exit Stage left just like Hillary.
LOL

Patrick from Chicago   June 2nd, 2008 12:26 pm ET

I wish who have not committed do so now so we all can move forward to preparing for the general election. To really continue dragging this out is silly and counterproductive.

Peter   June 2nd, 2008 12:26 pm ET

I am sure that Sen Clinton will soon claim that she is ahead amongst low-income white blue collar superdelegates from swing states and she will then proceed to propose the convention vote without Sen Obama's name on the ballot. Then, she will have the mandate she is seeking. After all only Clinton's and Bush's have the necessary birth rights to run this country.

The Patriot   June 2nd, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Too bad, just a few more losers backing another loser

sophia nyc   June 2nd, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Well he's the winner isn't he?

Jennifer   June 2nd, 2008 12:26 pm ET

I am amazed that HRC can still try to claim victory in the popular vote after the PR primary. It makes no sense to me why PR is allowed to vote in the primary but not in the general election. Regardless, their votes in the primary will not get her elected in the general election. I am so tired of her picking and choosing which states matter and which ones don't, thinking she still has a claim to the nomination. Why are the superdelegates allowing this nonsense to go on?

Dave   June 2nd, 2008 12:26 pm ET

Oh, but wait! HilLIARy can still buy their votes back from Obama! She has enough money to sway anybodys position!

She will still figure out a reason to keep "Fighting".... because she is a FIGHTER after all!

She will still try and sway MI/FL to give her ALL of the votes from those states..... even though it has already been settled!

She will find a way to take down the whole party and keep the Republicans in office another 8 years!

What a selfish, self centered pig she has become!

Mike   June 2nd, 2008 12:25 pm ET

I will make sure to vote against any politician that endorses Obama. Obama is not the right person for the democratic party.

Michael   June 2nd, 2008 12:25 pm ET

Can't wait for Wednesday! I'll be glad when these last two primaries are over and we can begin focusing on November and I can begin contributing to Obama's campaign again. I want to make sure that the Clinton campaign is unable to steal this before I contribute any more money. Once I know for sure the Democratic party is going to back the will of the people I'll go back to financially supporting our next President.

OBAMA '08/'12

RJ-Ga   June 2nd, 2008 12:25 pm ET

The hope for our nation rests on our ability to change, we must have the courage to embrace change and hold our leaders accountable ! Let's get beside and behind Senator Obama the same way we would have done for Senator Clinton !

BREAKING NEWS:   June 2nd, 2008 12:25 pm ET

@ Ralph 2:12

Hillary is a loser and you are too if you choose to vote outside your party nomination.

plus this is exactly what was told to the Obama campaign this time last year and he has exceeded all records.

So, watch as November approaches.

A democrat   June 2nd, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Yes, ease her out, to Obama's credit. Key word here is 'out'.

Samilton   June 2nd, 2008 12:24 pm ET

It looks like we are trying to spare Hiliary's feelings or should I say her ego. As a Leader she should demonstrate WISDOM. Wisdom speaks to what is right for all concerned – not just Hillary, but for the entire Demoncratic party. I would like to think every demoncratic candidate would be given the same consideration or should I say grace period. Probably NOT! I've never seen anything like this. Yes, we have the voter turn out, but what are we showing the voters?

Tom   June 2nd, 2008 12:24 pm ET

YES YES YES, End this crap from Clinton. I just hope in 2016 the DNC doesn't allow Clinton anywhere near the nomination. This is what happens when you let somebody like Hillary even thin about running!

Obama ALL THE WAY!!!!!!!!

Michael, Toronto   June 2nd, 2008 12:24 pm ET

HRC has put in her best but still can't win this thing.
She need to recognise this and get out of the race.
June 4th will be a very interesting day in the newsroom, I will like to see what she's going to talk about after June 3rd.

Obama 08.

Truth Over Lies   June 2nd, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Hey, the bottom line is Obama is the front-runner. What is the problem with people. I truly believe if he were white, there would not be supporters of Clinton saying we will vote for McCain if Obama is the nominee. First of all, Hillary and Obama's take on the war, economy, and healthcare are pretty much the same. So you will vote for some other candidate, with entirely different stances on issues b/c your candidate is not the nominee. LOL. I am convinced there is an underlying issue here. Could it be Obama's pigmentation? I have never heard of adults acting this way in a election. Especially, when Obama has more senate experience then Hillary does. All of you bitter people needs to take a long hard look in the mirror and ask yourselves what is more important, someone's complexion or what they represent, stand by and stand for? Seems like most Hillary supporters have chosen complexion.

Democrats Unite
Obama 08
This is Truth Over Lies and I approve this Message!

Jeno   June 2nd, 2008 12:24 pm ET

I'm glad to hear this, because it is time to end this nightmare and move forward.

IT'S TIME FOR CHANGE!!! SO WHY NOT NOW?

OBAMA – All the way!!!!

No More Clinton!   June 2nd, 2008 12:24 pm ET

Hey SEAN, how is McCain suppose to fix our country? All our money is going to IRAQ! and every other country either helping them or killing them!!! WE CAN'T even fix our own infrastructure because WE HAVE NO MONEY! UNDERSTAND REPUBLICANS???? Do you ignorant McCain backers even understand where our money comes from? McCain can't even get his words straight. He may be a military hero but he is NOT going to be able to FIX our COUNTRY when he is going to put us more and more in debt. HE IS ANOTHER BUSH! Man, and BUSH is a total Moran! I can't believe people like you Republicans are so blinded! What ignorance!!!! Only OBAMA can start to fix our country even without Washington experience. Why would he need experience in corruption… when he needs the experience in ethics, business, diplomacy and good judgment. Did you notice the EDUCATED… voted for OBAMA and the UNEDUCATED voted for HILLARY and the RICH and Ruthless vote for McCain?

Obama/Hillary 08   June 2nd, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Obama/Hillary for president of the United States yes they still can shift to an Obama/Hillary ticket to unite the party and win real real big in November.
We Democrats are possionate supporters of who we like to be the nominee but we are not stupid; We will still support our nominee overwhelminly.
The math is impossible for Hillary Clinton and superdelegates and Clinton must admit it that it is Barack Obama nomination. Everyone can tell you so. We do not want any false play from the superdelegates since they have the last say on Wednesday if they want to get the white house with Obama/Hillary strong ticket.
What a big Democratics celabration an Historical one with an Obama/Hillary strong ticket. yes!yes!yes!!

Kevin Leo (Jonesboro, GA)   June 2nd, 2008 12:23 pm ET

From all that we have seen and heard from Hillary so far, she will probably still remain in the fight but Barack will be able to officially pivot and move on to the general election. I really wish that I knew what her end-game is as one minute she seems to be positioning herself to run in 2012, the next like she wants to be on the ticket, and another minute like she wants to destroy the party for McCain to win.

Ross   June 2nd, 2008 12:23 pm ET

Patience my Obama friends. We will have our victory soon enough. I wish the super d's would come out sooner but some of them are deliberative if not painfully cautious and calculating. Let's work on defeating McSame.

Foreigner   June 2nd, 2008 12:23 pm ET

I've been waching this rollercoaster for a while, as a Venezuelan national, I can only hope for the american people to choose the right option. The grave error of only believing one's ears and not looking into a "real" career in politics has thrown my country to the wolves. Stop populism from robbing your country as mine has been taken from us.

Rose - Baltimore, MD   June 2nd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Ralph, We are sorry to disapoint you. But there is no way Mccain is going to win the general election and be prez, no way. It does not matter who he runs against.

Renee   June 2nd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

I find it insane that the Senators waited this long in order not to "pound" Hillary. If the situation were reversed, and Hillary were leading Obama in the delegate count by 200+, the Senators would have forced Obama out of the race some time ago. The ONLY reason they haven't declared their vote is because Hillary is a Clinton. Talk about special treatment.

Rashawn the leftist like President Obama   June 2nd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Ive been saying this for almost a month in my comments here on CNN. But the Clinton News Network keeps deleting my comment. Nancy and Harry and suppose to endorse Obama either tomorrow or Wednesday morning. I just hope Hilary takes time during this "grace period" to realize its over and not make her top supporters say they are going to the credentials committee.

Tony, Miami   June 2nd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

2 MORE DELEGATES FOR OBAMA THIS MORNING WOOOOOOOW

Really I mean Really   June 2nd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

way to go Bill that was a AWESOME comment

Nia   June 2nd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

I think Mrs. Clinton's "grace periods" are pretty much used up.

Jo   June 2nd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

I am sorry to say that I have to agree that Obama will not win. Hispanics, women and older voters are not going to support him. He needs to start laying out his plan to change the policies of the current administration or he will be viewed as "all talk and no action".
As for me I'm still undecided on who I will vote for. I sure would like Obama to show me his stuff. If I want an inspirational speaker I can listen to Tony Roberts.

REAL American for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Hey, Ralph:

Just because you say something over and over doesn't make it true. Obama has as much a chance of winning the GE as Hillary. Contrary to popular Hillary supporter belief, Obama's chances are probably slightly better than Clinton's as more Republicans and Independents are leaning toward voting for him.

There is only one NEVER that you can count on. HRC will NEVER win the 2008 Democratic Presidential Nomination!

Thank You. Obama '08

Ralph   June 2nd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

Can't wait for Hillary to declare as an Independent!!!!

Over 17 million votes for Hillary and 17 million less for Obama!!

Goodbye Obama!!

wwf   June 2nd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

What oh what will you people do when Obama wins the general? I know what I will be doing. Handing out a ton of crow.

David, Silver Spring, MD   June 2nd, 2008 12:22 pm ET

As the old Nick Lowe song went, sometimes you have to be "cruel to be kind." Super delegates backing Obama should have come out weeks ago. It may have seemed cruel to her, but in the long run it would have saved everyone money, given us more time to go against McSame, and would have prevented the incredible rift that HRC has slashed into the Democratic Party.

A Proud American   June 2nd, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Let Hillary go to the end. It's not over yet! Can't you losers see that! Obamo doesn't deserve to be President. He's not worthy!!!

Jimmy Johnson Jones Jemimah   June 2nd, 2008 12:21 pm ET

I am a HUGE Hillary fan. I supported her the whole way. But screw that! She's finished! GO OBAMA!! Hillary ... nobody likes you anymore

Anonymous   June 2nd, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Ralph, how is it that Obama can't win when he took out one of the most powerful people in the Democratic party? Answer that!!!

Michael   June 2nd, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Stop this pointless contest superdelegates please.

Austin, Texas   June 2nd, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Ralph, stop being so negative; wait to see what happens? Are you a repub.? Why do you hate Senator Obama so much?

donna   June 2nd, 2008 12:21 pm ET

Bye Bye Hillbilly

Dr Williams MD. Florida   June 2nd, 2008 12:21 pm ET

This is excellent!!!! GO Obama! He will be a wonderful president. For all those who complain he has no experience. He has a plan and he will make sounds judgements. Go Obama!!

Comedy Central   June 2nd, 2008 12:20 pm ET

I am holding my nose! May the best loser win.

old white woman for barack   June 2nd, 2008 12:20 pm ET

I am so glad this will be over!!! And Bill and Hillary go home, and Chelsea can go back to her job with the hedge funds corp. But, I am also glad that they are waiting until all of America has voted, and at least let all of USA vote. When was the last time that all of the USA was involved in electing a nominee? I think it is great, and that WE have elected a nominee.

Chuku   June 2nd, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Are they scared of the Clintons or something?

Reality Check richmond virginia   June 2nd, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Its Over.

JOSE ALCANTARA   June 2nd, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Mrs. Clinton, what are y ou waiting for? It is about time your turn
around and say for the UNITY of the great DEMOCRATIC Party,
and the people of the U.S.A. I now just want to show my willigness
to cooperate with all of us for this country continue being the greatest of the World. Lets go Hiraly ! Wait no more time. Thank you...

Jose Alcantara, New York City.

jfs Memhis, Tn   June 2nd, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Support him NOW so he can win the nomination after the Montana Primary !!! Make our candidate look good NATIONALLY !!! Stop babysitting the Clintons and kissing their behinds!!! It is over , let them get on with supporting the party !!! Things have changed ...it is time to support the new direction of this party. Could these Senators be anymore insulting to OBAMA ????...Forget theClinton's feelings ... they didn't think about Obama's when they tried to destroy this good man. We are trying to make a statement Tuesday night to the WORLD !!!!

james in st lou   June 2nd, 2008 12:20 pm ET

simply pathetic and disgraceful human beings (typical politicians, hardly people)...
Once all behind Hillary and turned their backs the minute they got scared they would be seen as they represent 'the old establishmen'...
news for you idiots- Obama is the same old slimy politician, just happens to be a bit younger.

McCain'08 for Clinton'12
Obama – NEVER!!!!

james from brooklyn   June 2nd, 2008 12:20 pm ET

AND the winner is ........BARACK OBAMA, yes i'm proud of America for given Mr. future president Obama the chance to lead the world. For the first time in my young life, I can i honestly say that i'm proud of this great country.

Deb   June 2nd, 2008 12:20 pm 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

Alex   June 2nd, 2008 12:20 pm ET

Who gets the nomination now is really of no consequence. The super delegates will drive the final nails into the Democratic coffin with their vote for Obama. Election day in November will merely be the funeral of the divided Democratic Party for another 4 years. Way to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory!

kelvin M, OHIO   June 2nd, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Forgive OHIO, we are still catching up with the rest of the county, GO OBAMA!!!!!

martin   June 2nd, 2008 12:19 pm ET

obama did just win,ralph!get over it.this is just the beginning.now you can stop pretending to support hillary,and you can go back to republican blogs at fox news.your limbaugh campaign has just failed.

emily   June 2nd, 2008 12:19 pm ET

OBAMA, OBAMA WE LOVE YOU!!!!

Creative Woody   June 2nd, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Does anyone else notice Hillary supporters will never be satisfied unless someone rules her the winner even though she's behind in every count imaginable?
Supers? Traitors.
Delegate count? Stolen from Hillary.
Popular vote? Every vote counts! Except those states with caucuses.
States won? Only the big states that will vote Democratic in the GE anyways count.
And so on, and so on, ad nauseum.

Rob   June 2nd, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Republicans 08!!

Capt. Smash, Salt Lake City, Utah   June 2nd, 2008 12:19 pm ET

Most of them have no courage to do it beforeTuesday. The y should do it now to help Hillary from hurting herself politicaly.

dave   June 2nd, 2008 12:19 pm ET

The only way I will for Obama is if Hillary is on the ticket.

Nateru   June 2nd, 2008 12:19 pm ET

GOBAMA!!!

GO AWAY HILLARY!!!

Good For The Gander   June 2nd, 2008 12:19 pm ET

They are correct in giving her a grace period to exit with dignity. On to the general! McCain, I want my son home from Iraq; I want my civil liberties; I want my daughter to have choice over her own body; I want our veterans to be given the proper benefits and care; I want the flagging economy addressed; I want torture to stop. What? You won't support these basic principles? Well, McCain, after eight years of Bush, you are too similar by far for me to stomach.

Shannon   June 2nd, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Are you ever going to moderate these posts effectively and fairly. What is your criteria? I have NEVER been so astounded by what you allow to post and what you don't. Let's try this again.

It is nice that at least her colleagues recognize her transparent ego maniacal game playing. I hope she goes down with a resounding thud. Her disregard for the truth and fair party unity has been despicable. The sooner she is gone the better! She can take the crazy lunatics that are crying because their candidate wasn't allowed to cheat.

BettiH. Indianapolis, IN   June 2nd, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Good... the super delegates need to END THIS now.

Big 'O"   June 2nd, 2008 12:18 pm ET

That in itself will not get HRC out of this race. What need to happen is some of her delegates need to start switching sides to show her the writing is on the wall.

Eye Opener   June 2nd, 2008 12:18 pm ET

Clinton is making a fool of herself. Just how the republican joker Huckabee did.

Its sad to see a former First lady to go to that level in greed of Power and position.

Shame on Bill Clinton who cannot make her stupid wife understand.

ds   June 2nd, 2008 12:18 pm ET

She will not choose grace. Just end it, please. I've come to the point where I've also lost respect for the spineless superdelegates who continue to waffle. It's like a status race where nobody wants to commit because everybody thinks that they are so much "above" the fray. Get over yourselves.

Mister Anderson   June 2nd, 2008 12:17 pm ET

You're going to pound Clinton's supporters if you endorse after the primaries because the race will be decided by Supers in a press release instead of by the people in Montana and South Dakota.

allforoneoneforall   June 2nd, 2008 12:17 pm ET

to Phil from VA

I agree with you wholeheartedly! lets go dems, beat mccain!

A Woman in Missouri   June 2nd, 2008 12:17 pm ET

I can't wait! This is so exciting!

abn71   June 2nd, 2008 12:17 pm ET

They are the ones to blame for all damages Hillary caused to the Democratic Party. Why did they wait so long? Let's hope it will help reason the power-sick woman. Go OBAMA 08

JJ   June 2nd, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Well I'm glad that this primary will be over soon and we will have a nominee.

No More Clinton!   June 2nd, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Oh Brother! Hillary will NEVER stop until they JAIL HER!!! She is going to proclaim she is to win the nomination long after she is defeated. She will only admit it fully if God takes over! This woman will go to the highest court of Appeals. Lord help this poor scorned woman. She needs our prayers!

OBAMA 2008!!

komakech   June 2nd, 2008 12:17 pm ET

surely these senators should wait for hillary to gracefully bow out of the race otherwise every has seen how senator hillary is power hungry. by the endof the week obama will have wraped up the contest

Alfredo   June 2nd, 2008 12:17 pm ET

That doesn't makes sense. They've waitedthis long and Hillary proved that she is the only one who can win in November then they will vote for Obama. Those superdelegates are stupid if they will not back up Hillary who did really well inspite of overspending by the Obama camp.

Way to Go President Hillary!!!

Jack the Dog   June 2nd, 2008 12:17 pm ET

Ralph, you're a dope.

mary   June 2nd, 2008 12:16 pm ET

It's Obama who is tearing the party apart! Unfortunately, folks jumped on his "feel good hope" train way too soon without realizing they had jumped on a train to no where. Folks are now figuring this out as witnessed by all of HRC's landslide wins, but it's too late to get off the moving train. He's an egotistical hypocritical politician-one of the worst I've ever seen. I will never vote for him, the damage has been done and the party is a mess in so many ways. When John McCain wins the presidency it will not be HRC's fault or her supporters, it will be those who blindly supported Obama.

GERALD STROTHER   June 2nd, 2008 12:16 pm ET

TIME FOR HER TO GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JOHN/OHIO   June 2nd, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Remember,Obama=McCain win

JB   June 2nd, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Then do it already!!! For crying out loud, what are they waiting for?

DRIP, DRIP, DRIP   June 2nd, 2008 12:16 pm ET

Tomorrow and Wednesday will be a waterfall, but let the Queen Bee enjoy her last day.

Ex-Democrat in Iowa   June 2nd, 2008 12:15 pm ET

June 2nd, 2008 11:57 am ET
Your comment is awaiting moderation.
Yup – they obviously don't want the White House in November. Caucus Electoral College.

Being an educated, young, white professional it's not that hard to see. I'm apparently the only educated Hillary supporter, (as anyone who is intelligent is backing Obama – as they say) I'm suprised his educated supporters don't recognize the reality of the general election.

Perhaps they aren't that intelligent after all? Hmmm.

America   June 2nd, 2008 12:15 pm ET

Barack Obama = Best President ever.

Let's put all the games behind us and crush the old man!!!

OBAMA/CLINTON 2008!!!

Ulese   June 2nd, 2008 12:15 pm ET

I'm amazed at the LACK of responsibility of the democratic super-delegates. They are such cowards–too worried to endorse before there is a clear winner, and hence there is no winner to be found. Reid won't even endorse when its clear that Obama is the nominee. What does that say about the support of Senate Democrats for Obama?

Shannon   June 2nd, 2008 12:14 pm ET

It is nice that at least her colleagues recognize her transparent ego maniacal game playing. I hope she goes down with a resounding thud. Her disregard for the truth and fair party unity has been despicable. The sooner she is gone the better! She can take the crazy lunatics that are crying because their candidate wasn't allowed to cheat.

Dal CA Republican   June 2nd, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Senators are doing this so politically it is correct. Hillary does not feel the stab in the back if they do it after the last primary is over and it is no longer mathematically possible for her to win the nomination.
If they do it before she will feel that she has been forced to retire out of the race. EXCELLENT MOVE.

Steven St Onge   June 2nd, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Please! Hillary Clinton got plenty of respect shown already by staying in the race and causing potentially serious damage to the National Election. The rest of the delegates should grow up and defend the Democratic process and stop being cowards.

Mike   June 2nd, 2008 12:14 pm ET

THESE SUPERDELEGATES SHOULD ENDORSE NOW, SO TO PUT THIS MESS TO AN END, AND TO SEND HILLARY HOME PACKING.

SHE DOESN'T GET IT SHE'S NOT WHAT THE AMERICAN VOTERS WANT, THE NUMBERS HAVE PROVEN THAT,, NOW SHE SIAD SHE WILL TRY TO PERSUADE SOME OF OBAMA'S SUPER DELEGATES TO COME OVER TO HER SIDE... PUT AN END TO THIS MADNESS.

Thomas   June 2nd, 2008 12:14 pm ET

"According to CNN’s Candy Crowley, Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid will remain uncommitted until Clinton officially drops out of the race."

Grow a backbone... This is why Hillary should run independent! Gore you too make up your mind!

Gloria-Boca Raton, FL   June 2nd, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Go Hillary...........Go to Denver!

Obama will NOT beat McCain!!! You all know that!

DNC took our votes from Hillary to O......not fair and won't be forgetten.

Boye   June 2nd, 2008 12:14 pm ET

Nice, 17 down about 17 more to go.

john   June 2nd, 2008 12:14 pm ET

HILLARY IS NOW NOTHING FOR DEMOCRATS.

Nick   June 2nd, 2008 12:14 pm ET

McCain will be the new president.

BREAKING NEWS:   June 2nd, 2008 12:14 pm ET

'KNOCK HER OUT WITH A MIKE TYSON PUNCH'. Don't be gentle because she is a female. She surely has not been acting like a LADY.

Good Bye Hillary. (it has not been fun in dealing with you)

Beka   June 2nd, 2008 12:13 pm ET

WOO HOO!! Come on Democrats Lets unite and get the McBush stomping party underway!!!

We have a world to save from the tyranny of American Republicans and this time WE WILL NOT FAIL!!!

Mat   June 2nd, 2008 12:13 pm ET

CNN -WHY DO YOU CLOSE COMMENTS SO QUICKLY????

Well this weekend Clinton showed how bitter she is – Her supporters made the Democrats look like idiots who would vote for McCain who stands for everything Clinton doesn't just out of bitterness and spite!

However the Democratic party took a big step in showing that it is no longer ran by the Clintons and they hate it! the decision this week was the best they could do with MI as it was a farse of a primary – to say anything else is small minded and bitter! This race has been over for a while – and don't believe the lies, Clinton is not leading in the popular vote, she is not leading in polls against McCain she is not the strongest candidate – if she was then she wouldn't be broke – she'd be in the nominee and there wouldn't be all this crap – How can she be the stongest candidate if her campaign can't put a plan together to win a primary?

The Super Delegates will all roll over for Obama after tomorrow – and Clinton will either step down – or drag it on to August and really destroy the party!

Debby   June 2nd, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Who cares Borger we aren't voting for this clown.

Alfredo   June 2nd, 2008 12:13 pm ET

Fools. Hillary wons the big states and swings states that have more electoral college votes. She is the most qualified.

Good job President Hillary!!!

Chut Pata   June 2nd, 2008 12:13 pm ET

It is important that Billary be given false hopes so that she may continue to run until the end, and end up being completely bankrupt. The recession economy needs all the money to be spend that she collected thru corruptions like Whitewater scandal, and thru pharmacy lobbies for raising and killing universal health care plan (see Michael Moore's documentary "sicko" on how much money she made from them.).

Once she is completely bankrupt, the democratic party would have hopefully gotten rid of her for all elections to come.

bill pike   June 2nd, 2008 12:13 pm ET

as that white,older, vet,vet who got college degree on GI bill, businessman, republican who is voting and supporting obama financially let me just say: WRITE THIS DOWN, 100 YEARS FROM NOW OBAMA'S WRITINGS AND SPEECHES WILL BE TAUGHT IN SCHOOLS THE SAME AS LINCOLNS. His talk on race will be in the same breath as martin l. king's sermons.

it is time for change and i mean the senate and the congress to have fresh ideas, no background of deals, etc.

ps: my dad was republican county chairman for years and all of my family bleed red so this is a statement.

Rick in Florida   June 2nd, 2008 12:13 pm ET

ABOUT TIME....LETS END THIS CLINTON NIGHTMARE.

carl from Houston   June 2nd, 2008 12:12 pm ET

WE DID IT, SHE'S A – DONE-DEAL

Ralph   June 2nd, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Too bad...they are going to be backing a loser!!!

Obama will NEVER win!!!!

Sean   June 2nd, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Now, let's go get McCain and start to fix the country!!!

martin   June 2nd, 2008 12:12 pm ET

woohooo senators!!finally!i thought this would never end.let's take out the republicans next!

Jamaal Kansas   June 2nd, 2008 12:12 pm ET

That is Great I wish they would have done this befor Hillary went on the path of destruction that woul have been Helpful but just like most Politicans they do there duties very late.

Mercedes   June 2nd, 2008 12:12 pm ET

Please endorse Sen. Obama as soon as possible. He is aging so fast and more slimmer than when this election began. The way he is going he may get weak.

Tom   June 2nd, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Why doesn't everyone just come out already! Jesus, it's not like they don't know what they're going to do by now...

Truth   June 2nd, 2008 12:11 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.

New Yorker   June 2nd, 2008 12:11 pm ET

These uncommitted superdelegates are not endorsing yet because they are afraid of supporting Obama. They are using Tuesday as an excuse to stay uncommitted.

The delay in endorsements only shows reluctance in believing the quality of our nominee- which makes the democratic party appear to have a confidence issue.

Knowing that the superdels are less than enthusiastic about who the nominee will be, it really weakens us- the voters' confidence in voting for the democratic nominee in the fall.

Obama 08   June 2nd, 2008 12:11 pm ET

The superdelegates should not wait. They are either supporting Obama or Clinton, and the sooner this is settled the better. If enough superdelegates commit themselves before tomorrow's primaries, then Obama could lock it up with the last few pledged delegates to be apportioned tomorrow. I hope for the sake of the party that Hillary concedes, gets up and stands next to Obama in a show of solidarity, and encourages her supporters to vote Obama in the fall.

Jonathan   June 2nd, 2008 12:11 pm ET

Regardless of how much Hillary Clinton tries to plead, beg and even threaten some superdelegates into supporting her, most superdelegates clearly are not affected nor impressed by the Clinton Machine (Hillary and Bill) anymore. The old-way of doing "politics as usual" is over. It's broken, divisive and un-American. Change is paramount and Barack Obama has delivered a refreshing and positive message that is resonating clearly with most superdelegates.

Tony, Miami   June 2nd, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Hillary bow out graciously before everybody take you for a sore loser

gin   June 2nd, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Just sick of superdelagates....

Jake Jamahl, Atlanta   June 2nd, 2008 12:10 pm ET

After Senator Obama reaches the majority delegate goal Senator Clinton should take the honorable defeat and support the Democratic nominee. A prolonged battle only hurts the Democratic party AND the American people who want change from this 8 year nightmare. The next week will show the country much about personal agendas and real motives. For the sake of the Democratic party and ending the Bush/Cheney debacle, I pray the American people are the true winners and not personal ambition...

Phil From VA   June 2nd, 2008 12:10 pm ET

I bet HRC will still wont drop out claiming something or other. Let's all unite behind our nominee and beat McSame.

Rus in St. Paul, MN   June 2nd, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Sounds like June 4th will be an interesting day in the newsroom!

Seam, Florida   June 2nd, 2008 12:10 pm ET

It's cowardly leaders like Harry Reid that keep giving false hope to Clinton by remaining uncommitted. What is he afraid of? This is the reason Clinton keeps trucking along. Someone needs to put her to sleep.

Randy - Denver   June 2nd, 2008 12:10 pm ET

but according to one source, “the senators don’t want to pound Hillary Clinton, and there is a sense she should be given a grace period.”

The funny part is she HAS been given a grace period.. she just does not know what grace is and so she did not take advantage of it.

I suspect that by the Wednesday she will drop out since Mr. Obama will have more than enough delegates.

Craig   June 2nd, 2008 12:10 pm ET

This should come as no surprise. Hillary Clinton's "electability" argument was so flawed that the only people it convinced were the die-hard Clinton voters and the white voters who wanted to deny they were voting on racial lines. The superdelegates are generally more intelligent and aware than the average voter, and they know the truth about Hillary's "electability."

Looking in from the Outside   June 2nd, 2008 12:10 pm ET

Although there is some plausibility to HC argument about Obama having some level of deficiency among some of her core constituencies, she totally disregards the new voters BO has brought to the table In addition, she conveniently disregards red states where he has a better chance of winning against Mcain than she does.

However, even if BO has work to do, all logical measures ………. and no FUZZY math …… indicate that he has won. What Hillary is saying is; using fuzzy math and the fact that he has trouble with some of “my” constituents, it is ok to take the nomination from him even if he is winning. Is that not cheating?

WillNYC   June 2nd, 2008 12:10 pm ET

finally the end of the Clinton psychadelic fantasy presidential run will be over... Time to make toast out of McSame.

New World   June 2nd, 2008 12:10 pm ET

It's about time

Curt   June 2nd, 2008 12:09 pm ET

It's a foregone conclusion that this would happen. Had they done it earlier, however, perhaps it would have saved all of us a lot of headaches.

cedintexas   June 2nd, 2008 12:09 pm ET

that is a very good thing , this way it will be over tuesday

obama08

James, SC   June 2nd, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Funny how everyone is concerned about how Hillary feels. Yet, she could care less how the nation feels. For the last two months everyone (supporters and non-supporters alike) have been dancing around Hillary to make Hillary comfortable. Hillary has done nothin but attack, attack, attack. All we do is forgive, forgive, forgive. That is enough. Let's handle this the adult way and just do what we need to do. End this whole thing and stop the destruction coming from Hillary's campaign.

Nikolaj Z.   June 2nd, 2008 12:09 pm ET

Pelosi should make 25 or so superdelegates come out today or tomorrow so that it will be the pledged delegates from MT and SD that put Barack over the top.

Ed, Santa Fe NM   June 2nd, 2008 12:09 pm ET

"the senators don’t want to pound Hillary Clinton"..... ??? Who would? Probably not even Bill.....

KATE   June 2nd, 2008 12:09 pm ET

I think holding back gives Hillary the impression that these Senators are skeptical about Obama. They need to come out one way or another to end this processes. It is not fair to both candidates to stay in a holding postion and its not good for the party.

Endore already!!!

Judy California   June 2nd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

I have no idea why they are waiting. Senator Clinton has not been as gradious as Senator Obama and I do not feel that she will be in her exit speech as well. The only thing that I can put together for them not coming out is, they are afraid of her or she has promised them something in return for their vote. Lets get this done so we can move onto campaigning against McCain who has had all the time in the world to beat down the Democratic party.

john   June 2nd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

obama 08/12.

FLORIDA Voter for Barack Obama   June 2nd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Hmmn. Lets see, he only needs 46 delegates to get the nod. He will get the majority of delegates Tuesday, and the majority of Senate delegate soon after. Yup, it's over. Bye Hillary : )

AND ANY OF YOU SO CALLED DEMS VOTING FOR MCCAIN WILL NOT MATTER. OUR NUMBERS IN THIS MOVEMENT ARE GETTING STRONGER EVERYDAY. BY THE TIME NOV COMES AROUND WE WILL BE UN-STOPPABLE. AND OBAMA'S POPULARITY WILL HAVE HIT THE ROOF. YOU SEE, MOST OF HILLARY'S SUPPORTERS WILL BACK HIM. ONLY A SMALL PERCENTAGE OF YOU WILL NOT. AND YOU WILL GET LEFT BEHIND.

matthew   June 2nd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

this is the game changer said by HRC, ,....... OBAMA 08

Bouba NY   June 2nd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Yes We Can.

Jim   June 2nd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Pound her... do we really care? She's a big girl. She can handle it.

audacte   June 2nd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

What a leader Reid is... way to go! How thoughtful of the senators to wait because they don't want to pound Hillary. One has to wonder when Hillary will give the same courtesy to Obama and the DNC.

Curtis Tate   June 2nd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

Great News President Obama!

Pope   June 2nd, 2008 12:08 pm ET

well its pretty obvious that its over...and will be over finally by mid week. Obama will hit the number by Thursday.

So as the fat lady said at the DNC hearing " NO , YOU SHUT UP!!"

Neutral   June 2nd, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Obambi will NEVER be President! The Dems will LOSE majority in Congress, serves them right! Many of these career politicians in Congress and Senate will lose their seats, wait and see. Voters know how to take their revenge.

Jerry   June 2nd, 2008 12:07 pm ET

That is a shame that Reid is scared of Hillary I wondering why Reid have to wait until Hillary drop out, he should announce is endorsement today or tomorrow I knew Hillary is a bully.

Joseph   June 2nd, 2008 12:07 pm ET

I can not believe that a repeat of 2000 will again happen this time within the democratic party. I will be voting for McCain becuase the superdelegates are too stupid to realize that more Americans voted for Hillary than Obama and she should be the nominee.

steve   June 2nd, 2008 12:07 pm ET

What a good news.And i guess after that all the remaining superdelegates will follow to end this war this week.

David   June 2nd, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Hillary Clinton is a good candidate but sometimes you have to face the reality.
I know it is difficult to accept defeat, but when things don't work out, you have to adjust and move on.
Draging this thing is selfishness.

SD i think will make the right decision to go for Obama.

Realistic   June 2nd, 2008 12:07 pm ET

We will see a Republican win in November – Obama is unelectable and forever tainted. Why the superdelegates want someone who will not win in November is absolutely astounding.

LT for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 12:07 pm ET

Giving her a grace period, she will try her best to undermine the process and continue to incite her supporters. We need to move quickly and decisively to end this madness before too much more damage is done.

chad   June 2nd, 2008 12:07 pm ET

That's great news!
obama08

skip from Asheville, NC   June 2nd, 2008 12:07 pm ET

I guess they prefer to be kissing Hillary's behind for a while longer...can they keep going along this way all the way to denver?

Laurel   June 2nd, 2008 12:06 pm ET

Vilsack says it's over. I think it's over too. However, the fat lady may have come down with laryngitis, which is why she isn't singing yet.

HILLARY IS A PARTY SPOILER!   June 2nd, 2008 12:05 pm ET

That all sounds good, but hey should have put an end to this madness a long time ago! Hillary has had enough of a grace period since it was first proven that she could not possibly catch Obama in numbers she should have been preparing herself and her supporters, but she took this time to deceive her people into thinking that she was being mistreated when in fact she was the only one fighting a nasty mismanaged campaign, she was the only one that refused to play by the rules, she was the only one that changed the rules. SHE HAS HAD ENOUGH GRACE PERIOD, IT'S PAST TIME TO MOVE ON PAST HER!

SHE HAS BECOME A PARTY SPOILER CAUSING HER SUPPORTERS TO VOTE AGAINST THE PARTY'S NOMINEE!!!!!!!!!!!!

Hillary Supporter   June 2nd, 2008 12:05 pm ET

There's something really serious going on in the democratic party. Why is everyone in the DNC so adamant in electing Obama, even though the majority of the voters are rejecting his presidency. The media needs to investigate this candidacy very thorough before we have a grand fiasco in our hands and not be able to do anything about it.

Paul   June 2nd, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Nice, and duh. If they were for Clinton, they'd have tried to narrow the gap for her by now. Expect a landslide after Tuesday.

TIMBER   June 2nd, 2008 12:05 pm ET

The democratic party is a joke. I am out. We are handing the White house to the republicans. We are our own worse enemy.

Gerard in Michigan   June 2nd, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Thank Goodness ....common sense prevails
....... its about TIME, this country needs to rid
itself of these Politcal Machines...TIME FOR
a CHANGE....youth,vision and personality.

It will be nice to have a Democratic Administration
who will desire to solve things by diplomacy and
speaking to all around the world...an not this Fear
War Mongering Cowboy Roman Empire mentality
of the past 8 years.

Gerard in Michigan

Obama/Hillary 08   June 2nd, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Superdelegates need to end this Democratics mess and give us a nominee by this Tuesday night to end that mess and bring every single Democrats in one single wagon.

Seminole3232 - Atlanta   June 2nd, 2008 12:05 pm ET

Why should she be given a grace period? She has been given a very long grace period becuase th math has been so far against her for so very long. Enough is enough.

Darren M.   June 2nd, 2008 12:05 pm ET

PLEASE LET BE DONE WITHTHIS NONSENCE ALREADY!!

WOW - Cedar Hill, TX   June 2nd, 2008 12:04 pm ET

This is great news........congrats on joining the team.......

Obama all the way....

Illinois 2   June 2nd, 2008 12:03 pm ET

THEY BETTER THINK TWICE TO ENDORSING OBAMA< HE WILL NOT WIN THIS GENERAL ELECTION........

Debbie,NJ   June 2nd, 2008 12:03 pm ET

They might as well endorse him. Hillary is going to run as an independent. She is so convinced that she can win without Obama's supporters. She is so convinced that she can steal McCain's supporters. She has put millions of dollars of her own money into this campaign. She and Bill are so sure that she can and will be president that they are willing to put the last thing on the line that they have, the Clinton legacy.

Barbara - 65 yr old white female in NC   June 2nd, 2008 12:03 pm ET

It's about time – this mess should have ended months ago so the party could remain intact. The harm done by all the Clinton lies will never truly be undone.

Uncommitteds Who Endorse Obama   June 2nd, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Then they will all be labeled with the anti-democracy label for condoning what has happened to Hillary Clinton in this election!

Uncle Sam   June 2nd, 2008 12:03 pm ET

Who is Barack Obama?

Phong Nguyen   June 2nd, 2008 12:03 pm ET

S. Obama will have a more difficult time to win in November compared to S. Clinton!!!

Phong Nguyen   June 2nd, 2008 12:03 pm ET

S. Obama will have a more difficult time to win in November comapred to S. Clinton!!!

Carl Dupont   June 2nd, 2008 12:03 pm ET

This is the reason some people don't like democratic party. Why wait whil things are known to be on the Obama side??? Endorsing today is the same on endorsing at the end of the week. Anywhere, let us wait. I believe some senators are having difficulties to chose a young President......

jaylo   June 2nd, 2008 12:02 pm ET

I wonder what superdelegates will do when that tape hits the airwaves.

John Karsten, Virginia Beach, VA   June 2nd, 2008 12:02 pm ET

2 more days Obama nation......2 more days of her and then it is on to the G.E. Just glad we wont hear the name CLINTON!!!!!yeahhhhhh

Stevo PA   June 2nd, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Where is the Senator Leadership when you really need them.

Why are they so afraid of the Clinton's???

Thhis goes to show you that Politics can be a dirty game!!!

Obama 08'

wwf   June 2nd, 2008 12:02 pm ET

End it Tuesday. If the one who did not win is so tough why the grace period. Get it done and over with.

Jim Shimmer   June 2nd, 2008 12:02 pm ET

By remaining uncommited, these senators have stalled the process and also divided the party.

We make you leaders, so you can lead not so you can look out for your best interest i.e. remain uncomitted and save your butt and don't look bad.

Very sad!

Xavier, St. Louis, MO   June 2nd, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Sounds good to me! Sources (MSNBC) also says that Clinton will be giving her "celebration" speech tomorrow night in New York. Sounds like she is starting to see the light and will celebrate that this race is over and join the Obama campaign. I won't predict anything, but that's what it sounds like to me. We will see.

YES WE CAN!

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!!!

Ed from VA   June 2nd, 2008 12:02 pm ET

Why would Mr. Reid remain uncommitted until HRC drops out? He obviously endorses Obama so why not just say that? Anyhow, let's get this show on the road "Supers". Hopefully a huge block of SD's will endorse Obama so he can wrap up the nomination and devote his attention to winning the general election in the fall.

Kenneth M   June 2nd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Louisiana Party Chair Chris Whittington endorses Clinton. G8! ONLY 201 MORE TO GO! SHE COULD PULL IT OUT!

Lynne   June 2nd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

I would not start dancing in the streets yet CNN even IF Obama steals away the nod he will never get the Clinton backers to go with him this fall, looks like the Dems just blew the election. Way to go.

Pat   June 2nd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

The quicker it ends the better for the democrats-I think the democrats are overestimating the publics anger towards the republicans and as a result they think its a lock that a democrat will be the next president-just end this and let Obama campaign for presidency,

CMitch, FW TX   June 2nd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

Clinton will never drop out. She is bound and determine to get the nomination by changing the rules. Super delegates need to step to the plate or change process next time around. This is a hot mess. I cannot believe it has taken so long.

Koo   June 2nd, 2008 12:01 pm ET

The Clinton era is over. I understand that most of these Senators have great respect for the Clintons...but come on...it's a new era now...and time for a change from the old politics....this week will be it and it will include lots of Clinton supporters flipping their votes from clinton to Obama....the party now need to rally behind him....how can Clinton claim she is the better candidate when she could not get enough delegates....the rule for nominating a President is the one with the most delegates....by the way...Gore had the popular vote but still lost....Madam Clinton my simple advice to you for 2016 is this..."please study and follow the rules before you embark on becoming the President"

Reality Check   June 2nd, 2008 12:00 pm ET

I want this thing over ASAP. I am so sick of it.

jack   June 2nd, 2008 12:00 pm ET

Thank God! Hillary needs to go back to the senate and bring about legislation that will help turn around the economy and work on health care related issues.

goawaymongers   June 2nd, 2008 12:00 pm ET

They should have had the courage to do this long ago- but, better late than never.

taylor   June 2nd, 2008 11:59 am ET

And obviously this will seal the deal....right hillary.

2008/2012 No Pres.No V P 4 Mc Clinton   June 2nd, 2008 11:59 am ET

Give us a break Superdelegates it is " the us "who need the Grace period to be over and on with the show.
Worn thin with H illarys evil, wicked,malicious comments and lies and her either planning something or a scare tactic she used more than once for something happening before end.
This needs to end NOW ASAP not later .

Obama 08/12

Joe - Wilmington, DE   June 2nd, 2008 11:59 am ET

Please, please, please...turn off the Clinton BS machine this week.

MaggieB   June 2nd, 2008 11:59 am ET

Attention All Superdelegates:

Please announce your support for Obama, Tuesday, June 3rd after the polls close in Montana. It's time the Democrats select their nominee (Obama) so that the party can unite and prepare for the November election.

Maggie
Alberta, Canada

HSU   June 2nd, 2008 11:58 am ET

Great Idea. She knows the end is coming, let her ease into it. I do feel sorry for her that she is going to wake up Wednesday morning and realize that there is no more primary to go, it is really over. But I cannot say I feel sorry that she didn't win. What I don't understand is why, as smart as she is, she could not see that her staff is just not good enough for her.

Clinton Supporter   June 2nd, 2008 11:58 am ET

How surprising! Backing the "winner," regardless of how HE got there. Who would have guessed??? And they're so very generous to give HC a grace period. Time to get in line, boys.

Glad SOMEBODY'S pretending to be united around there. And Howard Dean has finally got his way. He IS in charge, after all. It's so important to him, as it is with most men, to be IN CHARGE, regardless of the price.

Well, this lady's going to vote for John McCain. Not because I agree with him, but because he is NOT Obama. I don't care what happens to the Democratic party or the Supreme Court or abortion rights or any of the other things I'm supposed to be hysterical about. I do care about Hillary Clinton being smarter, more able to think on her feet, wiser, and yes, more experienced. You guys are jerks, and I guess it's going to take four more years for you to figure that out. I can wait.

mia   June 2nd, 2008 11:58 am ET

Grace period? She has had a grace period for weeks now, and used it mostly to try and slim Obama's chances for winning in November with her disgusting kitchen sink strategy and her deceptive 'all votes count except caucuses' math.
A grace period for someone who obviously does not possess the ability to make a graceful exit is a waste of energy. Anyways...hope that at least it's over by next weekend. Get it done already, superdelegates.

W. T. Moses, Boca Raton, Florida   June 2nd, 2008 11:58 am ET

read OBAMA BARACK – 50 LIES AND MORE – google it and enjoy some reading. He has to go

David Newport, OR   June 2nd, 2008 11:58 am ET

As the only candidate that has been willing to show compromise, this should be no surprise. It is how you win or how you lose that shows character. Throughout this entire process, only one candidate has made the concious choice of taking the "high" road. I think it is summarized very well in a comic printed in Newsweek last week...the one where Obama is holding a sign showing 2+2=4 and Hillary holding a sign showing the 3rd derivative of sine vector multiplied by the square of Pi = 4.

Cynthia   June 2nd, 2008 11:57 am ET

I beleive that those who are planning to endorse Senator Obama have been planning this for some time. They were holding back in order to give Senator Clinton respect as a colleague and wanted to let her go out of the race on her own terms. After the last two primaries are held you will see the supers come out for Senator Obama that have been waiting to do so. My question is after Senator Obama reaches the 2,118 what happens? Will he be the nominee?

Ex-Democrat in Iowa   June 2nd, 2008 11:57 am ET

Yup – they obviously don't want the White House in November. Caucus does not equal Electoral College.

Being an educated, young, white professional it's not that hard to see. I'm apparently the only educated Hillary supporter, (as anyone who is intelligent is backing Obama – as they say) I'm suprised his educated supporters don't recognize the reality of the general election.

Perhaps they aren't that intelligent after all? Hmmm.

fred   June 2nd, 2008 11:57 am ET

Whom are going to put the blame if Mccain won against Obama ?

DJ - Texas   June 2nd, 2008 11:57 am ET

Finally! We are sooooooo ready! Let's move on to the real problem now; that is, the GWB third term.

vic nashville,Tn   June 2nd, 2008 11:57 am ET

I request Obama supporters and Hillary supporters don’t attack each others now
Give some work to your brain, think how we can win in November
Without Hillary / Obama we can’t win in November this fact because the pundits divide the party

I want to see Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Obama, Al Gore, John Kerry ,Edward Kennedy, Nancy Peloci, Harry Reied, Geraldine Ferraro, John Edwards, Bill Richardson and Joe Biden in one Campaign stage
You all can do it
Please Please think for the party and the country

Hillary 08/Mc Cain 08 ( This my current Position)

Ex-Democrat in Iowa   June 2nd, 2008 11:57 am ET

Yup – they obviously don't want the White House in November. Caucus Electoral College.

Being an educated, young, white professional it's not that hard to see. I'm apparently the only educated Hillary supporter, (as anyone who is intelligent is backing Obama – as they say) I'm suprised his educated supporters don't recognize the reality of the general election.

Perhaps they aren't that intelligent after all? Hmmm.

Amber   June 2nd, 2008 11:56 am ET

And I hope everyone of them rot. The Dems will lose again b/c of their blindness and ignorance. Pathetic! This entire election process has been pathetic this year.

I'm re-registering as Independent. The DNC and the "superdelegates" have absolutely no clue what is going on here, or maybe they just don't care. Ridiculous. I'M DONE!

Ann   June 2nd, 2008 11:56 am ET

I think it is pretty pitiful that this priimary is being determined by the elite delegates and not the regular voters. How can this be called a democracy? What a joke.

MD Democrat   June 2nd, 2008 11:56 am ET

God help the democratic party!

susie   June 2nd, 2008 11:56 am ET

Before, Obama bullied all the black superdelegates to side with him. What did he do to make all these other superdelegates go to his side? Most of Hillary's supporters will not vote for him, myself included. Wake up Democrats, he can not win.

Don in Seattle   June 2nd, 2008 11:56 am ET

I really don't care but let's quit playing the waiting game and make a decision! This whole political game of let's wait and see is exactly what is wrong with our government. Too many of our senators and representatives just sit on their hands as America continues to go down the toilet. As far as I'm concerned, we should just reach for the handle ourselves and flush our representatives down too!

Delaware Voter   June 2nd, 2008 11:55 am ET

Sen Joe Biden hasnt went public with his endorsement yet...

ben   June 2nd, 2008 11:55 am ET

If you add up all the ways Hillary has said she can win even if she loses
it would take several pages to write them all down!

HILLARY, RUN AS AN INDEPENDENT!   June 2nd, 2008 11:55 am ET

Hillary – Do not be so dedicated to the Democratic Party that you allow them to do this egregious wrong to you and your supporters. If you run as an Independent in November and your name is on the ballot in any capacity, WE WILL VOTE FOR YOU! The Democratic Party does NOT have control over democracy or over the Constitutional rights of voters, even though it thinks it does. Let us have our votes and let our voices be heard!

Run Independent!

Hillary Clinton 2009!!!

Christi-CA & NV   June 2nd, 2008 11:55 am ET

Harry, I am dissapointed in you. Have some guts man. I have voted for you many times. I do not understand why you are waiting for DINO to drop out. She will never drop out unless you do something to make that happen. Come On Give her hell Harry.

Karen from Texas   June 2nd, 2008 11:54 am ET

Way to go senators!!! Welcome aboard. Lets unite and win this election in November.

Obama 08

Sue   June 2nd, 2008 11:54 am ET

Drop out of the new Black Liberation Party and run as an Independent, please.

krist   June 2nd, 2008 11:54 am ET

if the superdelegates decide the democratic nominee i will quit the democratic party- donna brazile.
get out donna and take obama with you
obama WILL NOT win the GE or this nomination.
hillary or bust
nobama

Kenneth M   June 2nd, 2008 11:54 am ET

SHE SHOULD BE MORE SUPPORTIVE OF OBAMA. HE IS GOING TO WIN AND SHE SHOULD HELP HIM WIN THE GE ALSO. AFTER ALL, ITS FOR THE COUNTRY.

Marshall   June 2nd, 2008 11:54 am ET

About time! Thanks

cb   June 2nd, 2008 11:54 am ET

keep em commin

Dem 08   June 2nd, 2008 11:54 am ET

Like it or not both Clinton and Obama have ran a formidable campaign. However just as a football game there can be only one victor.

while it is almost certain Obama will clinch the nomination, Hilary Clinton deserves a a fair treatment and a gracious exit. But also her surrogates must tone down the rhetorics and rally behind Obama.

It is time for the Dems to start aiming at MCsame/McBush.

Dem 08

Enlightened Voter   June 2nd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Yes, they have made a wise choice. It should show the hillary supporters that they know alot more about the clintons then we and they are not standing for it.

Kay   June 2nd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Everyone is being careful to not hurt Hillary's feelings. She should realize she has never been ahead in this campaign and have sense to bow out. She has pulled every trick in the book from trying to change the rules of the game to using her husband's influence to get herself elected. Someone needs to tell her it's been over for a while and for her to quit this nonsense.

Jim   June 2nd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Take the party to a loss in November! Bravo!

Dandelion.   June 2nd, 2008 11:52 am ET

I agree that Hillary should be given a grace period, but hasn't that period come and gone? There's nothing graceful about her!

Steve in California   June 2nd, 2008 11:52 am ET

Whatever the decision, let's wrap this up this week. The Republicans are already going after Obama, since he is the presumptive nominee. Let's give him the room to be able to return fire, by allowing Clinton a graceful exit from the primary. Without some catastrophic event, there is no way Clinton can now win. I hope she throws her support to Obama, and the two of them go knock down the Republican walls.

58 old white ladies for OBAMA   June 2nd, 2008 11:52 am ET

TIME TO COME TOGETHER.

TinTX   June 2nd, 2008 11:52 am ET

It is nice that everyone is giving HRC a chance to bow out gracefully. Anyone else would have been pushed out long ago it helps when you last name is Clinton and your husband was once the President (husband cheater) of the United States

Jaime   June 2nd, 2008 11:51 am ET

Lets not "Pound" Hillary, now.
Since you know she can't take the heat.

ltd1974   June 2nd, 2008 11:51 am ET

Sounds good for Mr. President Obama

JennyM   June 2nd, 2008 11:50 am ET

A Grace period ? Give me a break . If she were gracious that would make sense but she is anything but gracious .....

Mk   June 2nd, 2008 11:50 am ET

In the words of Geraldine Ferraro:
If this were ANY BODY BUT HILLARY CLINTON we would not be spending MONTHS making sure her feelings were not hurt.
Geeeeeeeeeeze, how is this woman ever going to learn that you don't always get what you want if everyone keeps enabling her?
Do her a favor and help her OUT OF THIS RACE.

Honest man for Obama   June 2nd, 2008 11:50 am ET

yes that is good news let's respect her even though she fools herself to drop out gracefully before endorseing.

Yes we can!

Brendanash   June 2nd, 2008 11:50 am ET

Also everyone is giving her space to leave with dignity. The supers keep repeating this. What about our dignity? She has added fuel to the fire over and over. We want to get on in this election but we have to wait until she decides??? I am willing to donate to our party but not until I know Obama has been nominated and I am sure their are a lot of folks who feel the same way I do. Look at the numbers, money, and supporters. They all add up to Obama. In the mean time he asks his supporters to be gracious but, Hil's can riot.

Donna in Sebastopol   June 2nd, 2008 11:50 am ET

She should be given a grace period?

The woman HAS no grace.

NickNas   June 2nd, 2008 11:49 am ET

This is good news BUT it is also a perfect example of how Hillary has been treated WAY better than she deserves in this whole thing. Everyone has been treating her with respect and trying not to humiliate her in the process and she just keeps on taking advantage of their Kindness and professional courtesy.

After the 3rd she will be boweled over because all of these people will have kept their words and can move with a clear conscience and Hillary cannot cry foul anymore.

She is a Horrible human with no feelings for others at all. She has been taking advantage of everyones kindness and useing the time to Bash, lie, decieve and try to Hurt Obama when she should have been gone long ago.

Mimi De La Cruz for OBAMA   June 2nd, 2008 11:49 am ET

THANK YOU LORD.

MCSAME IS OUT THERE TALKING TRASH.

AND ACTUALLY PRETENDING TO BE A DECENT

HUMAN BEING. GOT TO WORK ON MCBUSH.

HE WANTS TO TRASH WHAT'S LEFT OF OUR

REPUTATION IN THE WORLD, START ANOTHER WAR

NOT TO MENTION GIVE THE REST OF OUR TAXEDOLLARS

TO EVERYONE BUT AMERICAN TAX PAYERS.

Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx.   June 2nd, 2008 11:49 am ET

Practical, sensical.
Gives me a sense these folks up in DC may have some sense after all.
Yes, it'd be nice to have Senator Obama wrap up everything Tuesday night with a win in Montana. But, laying back gives Senator Clinton a stage to go out on a high note.
Now, in doing so, I hope she's ready to two the party line and get after Senator McCain on behalf of Senator Obama.

fairandstraight   June 2nd, 2008 11:49 am ET

This is very gracious of them. However, it is only hurting Sen. Clinton's mental state because of her fight with facing reality. The longer they wait, the longer she will hold on to the chance that someone will change their mind and give her the nomination as a favor to former president Bill Clinton.

Democrats, united we stand; divided we fall.

Sentar Obama 08

Marc in DeKalb, IL   June 2nd, 2008 11:49 am ET

Hillary: "BUT... BUT... THEY MAY STILL SWITCH SIDES!"

(Cuckoo! Cuckoo! Cuckoo!)

Donna in Sebastopol   June 2nd, 2008 11:49 am ET

Just do it, then. Make it official and let Hillary decide she's the winner anyway again.

I'm at the point where I believe this woman will still be claiming to be the winner in January of 2009.... she'll come up with something to use as numbers in her fuzzy math – perhaps Republican votes?

Former Obama Supporter   June 2nd, 2008 11:48 am ET

So the party elite is going to vote against the will of the people. Hillary Clinton has the popular vote not Obama.

Damion K. Miles   June 2nd, 2008 11:48 am ET

It's hard to watch a long time champion lose. That's what this is all about. Hillary's been winning lately because she's been campaigning against no one. No one is crying to quit the race, she can stay as long as she likes or until June 4th, whichever comes first.

Michael   June 2nd, 2008 11:48 am ET

If this is true, then Hillary needs to step aside by the end of the week.

Debra   June 2nd, 2008 11:48 am ET

So what will they do if she does not drop out. i don't think she should be humiliated but time is up after Tuesday. This needs to end by Wednesday. Everyone doesn't have to endorse right away, just 35 or so, PLEASE!!!!!!

rachel   June 2nd, 2008 11:48 am ET

sickening really why wait we all know it was a set up anyway. Yeap Obama is your run of the mill politician.

John Smith   June 2nd, 2008 11:47 am ET

I simply don't get it:

Most active women supporters of Hillary are bitter and even pissed because of the "so-called" ways in which Hillary has been treated, as a woman. I listed to one of these on the Diane Rehm show this morning–

Well, how do you think the Middle East leaders are going to treat Hillary, like a Queen? I wonder how the Iranians will "call Hillary."

Well, I thought both Hillary and Bill said this was a "rough contact" task; so, are these women crying now that the game is getting tough? I hope they snap out of it as other moderate women supporters have decided to move on with the reality- Hillary has too many NEGATIVES. She is NOT the front-runner, so no one is paying attention to those negatives!

He's a better man than most   June 2nd, 2008 11:47 am ET

Obama is a better man than most despite what Clinton supporters think of him, most men would have pounced on her and would not let her have a graceful exit.

He is definately Presidential material.

chicago chris   June 2nd, 2008 11:47 am ET

finally, a light at the end of the tunnel of madness. cue the Hillary supporters complaining about elite males forcing Hillary out and calling them stupid for supporting BO. have any of these commenters figured out that they believe Obama has a stronger chance of winning the GE and are not paid off or eat every line that Hillary spews? I realize you all have your own opinions but calling someone stupid for supporting a candidate that isn't your choice is inherently stupid because of its constant circular debate.

Anthony - Morgantown   June 2nd, 2008 11:47 am ET

So by my calculations...Clinton needs around 90% of the remaining super delegates to take the nomination...which means she needs roughly 183 of them? So, that means that Obama only needs to get around 20 more super delegates to take the nomination. If he takes at least half of these 17 Senators....then he only needs around 14 more to seal the deal.

How is Hillary going to overcome this?

FL Independant   June 2nd, 2008 11:47 am ET

Harry Reid.. like many Dems... All bark and NO BITE.. lol

Democrat   June 2nd, 2008 11:47 am ET

AMEN!!! thank you superdelagates thank you!! I was a Hillary Supporter and I know she deserve all the respect, but is time to unite to win the election on NOV and believe me we will win. Thank you to all you superdelegates thank you for coming together!!!!

barackobama4prez   June 2nd, 2008 11:46 am ET

great. I can hardly wait.

JC   June 2nd, 2008 11:46 am ET

Great! Like we need more reason to vote anti Obama in November! This election has been so biased against Clinton thats its sickening. The DNC and media decided in the beginning to destroy her chances.
No problem though:

The move is on : Clinton supporters will not vote Obama!

proud army and navy mom   June 2nd, 2008 11:45 am ET

what's so funny about this is that it was painfully obvious that these superdelegates was trying show some respect for hillary by letting her prepare with dignity to give up, but she acts as if they were waiting to nominate her. that's how dillusional she has become. how pathetic!

Andrew, IL   June 2nd, 2008 11:45 am ET

I was pretty sure that Obama was planning for a big sweep of superdelegates at the end and this could confirm that.

Nugent   June 2nd, 2008 11:45 am ET

They don't want to pound Hillary? OMG.

As if Hillary isn't pounding Barack and any shred of Democratic Party dignity into the ground every day. I think 150 Supers should declare today just to stick a thumb in her eye for alienating so many in our party.

Adios Hill. Good luck winning your Senate seat next time (not).

neutral2   June 2nd, 2008 11:45 am ET

"............Obama supporters have been “pressing” for these superdelegates to endorse earlier in the week..........."

how fair are these elections? All the pressure, forcing, from Obama's camp. How outrageous!

He is not entitled to anything. Not at all. He is scheming to win to the point of many people turning away from him, politics.

Abby   June 2nd, 2008 11:45 am ET

I think their colleagues in the senate should know a thing or two about who is the best person to work with. However, she’s the one who has to go back to work with these senators and I feel bad for her on that.

Congratulations to Senator Obama!

Illinois Voter   June 2nd, 2008 11:45 am ET

Here comes the flood.

Now it's time to wash over McCain.

Obama '08

Chuck   June 2nd, 2008 11:44 am ET

Thank goodness. The party needs to come together as soon as possible.

obama =supporter==ARKANSAS   June 2nd, 2008 11:44 am ET

wonderful
we will welcome them all
AND
WE WILL WELCOME SEANITOR CLINTON TO
she ran a long hard fought campaighn and now is time to let it go
god bless hillary and all the usa

Brian from Fort Mill, S.C.   June 2nd, 2008 11:44 am ET

Welcome aboard!

The US abolishes century old clinton dynasty   June 2nd, 2008 11:44 am ET

about time.....................we can not longer stand this mess.............
why is everone so afraid of the clintons?

not even the colonies waited so long to stand up agains the colonizers.........geee

please SD do something...this is not fair, seh is not entitled to the presidency and she ought to give not take............and divide..

Angus McDugan   June 2nd, 2008 11:43 am ET

I am not so sure about Obama now that he has thrown his church in the ditch. Wow, what a demonstration that he will do anything to get elected and not stand for anything he believes in. Very very sad. How can you throw your 20+ year convictions into the trash just because of public opinion? I want to see a candidate with some guts and who will say "so what" to the press if they challenge their convictions.

Creative Woody   June 2nd, 2008 11:42 am ET

GOBAMA!

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