June 2, 2008
Posted: 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 !

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.

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??

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