Comments on: Clinton backer Feinstein says it's time to end

By: Brian in Los Angeles

Brian in Los Angeles — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:17:58 +0000

I am a staunch Hillary supporter–there is really no way for her to win now. Obama is not going to be able to beat McCain without her and the ONLY way I will vote for Obama is if Hillary is on the ticket. If she is not on the ticket I, along with many, many, others, will vote for McCain. Obama cannot ignore Clinton, she has half of the Democratic Party in her pocket.

By: AB

AB — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:17:47 +0000

I think that's a very sensible way to look at it - that they appeal to two different groups of demographics and neither should be slighted. It makes sense to not only get the support of all those people, but to fairly represent them. I've been against the idea of keeping the party together - political parties are meant to represent different ideas, if you don't agree, leave. But if there's a chance to make everyone feel included they have to take it. Its looking like Clinton is very open to the possiblity now. And of course its because she's losing so don't even start picking on her. If half the partry thought she'd make a good President, she should be a fantastic VP. I don't think Obama is qualified but with her help I'd feel better about it. And then there's no way I'd vote for McCain. They have plenty of time to patch things up and with their platforms being so similar they should be able to work together. Obama should ask her.

By: mercy of los angeles

mercy of los angeles — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:17:47 +0000

We are not contributing to the DNC anymore. They are plain OBAMA puppets. We are saving our funds in case Hillary runs as Independent.
GO HILLAR '08

By: Garth

Garth — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:17:46 +0000

The problem I have is the wish of Sen. Feinstein to have Clinton be the Vice President. With her scorched earth approach and her rants and raves against Obama rather than focusing in on issues, she has made her less and less appealing to everyone, except a few rabid fans. I'm sorry I was hesitant to consider her for VP before, but now I can't see her as VP except at the bottom of the short list and I'd find a few more names if it got to that.

By: MBB

MBB — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:17:44 +0000

Everyone should but out and let the process run. Go Hillary!!!

By: Jimmy Taban

Jimmy Taban — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:17:32 +0000

I think, its time to unite the democratic party; I belief for obvious reasons if McCain takes over as the president of the united states of America, the Democratic party will forever be divisive. Its time to unite

By: Joshua College Station Texas

Joshua College Station Texas — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:17:20 +0000

No to Hillary as Veep. Just my opinion. She represents old corrupt politics.

By: Dave

Dave — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:17:19 +0000

Why not Clinton/Obama '08

By: JB

JB — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:17:10 +0000

Please Post!

This society as a whole, is incapable of taking responsibility for it's own actions. This can be seen with the increase in frivolous lawsuits, and the inability for anybody to say I am sorry.

Hillary Clinton would have walked away with this nomination IF:

She said I am sorry, when appropriate
She didn't try to cheat (by changing the rules)
She didn't lie so easily. (Bosnia, with no apology)

Instead she blamed everyone else for her troubles, furthering the epidemic of "it's not my fault" in this society. Also furthering an inaccurate stereotype that women always blame someone else for their problems.

And today, her supporters continue that trend by blaming Obama/Obama supporters/turncoats/judas's and anyone lese they can blame for her demise.

Grow up and grasp the truth that people are repsonisble for their failures and successes.

The sooner Hillary comes to grips with this, the sooner she will be back!

By: Halloran in Hoboken

Halloran in Hoboken — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:17:09 +0000

I feel that everyone is forgetting that WE, the public do not elect a nominee. I feel that everyone is forgetting that the DNC at the DNC Convention, elects the nominee.

This primary season is in essence a big poll - one done so that the delegates (who can change their mind) can be shown who their district desires. The real campaign happens on the floor of the convention.

Oh, Hillary will take this to the Convention,,,,,afterall – I'm sure there is still a little Goldwater in her.

By: mike

mike — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:17:08 +0000

Yes finally the truth is here now. but better for her to continue for next camp. from now. #2? no! who wants her for this even?

By: DEMOCRATS UNITE

DEMOCRATS UNITE — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:16:59 +0000

DEMOCRATS IN THE WHITE HOUSE,NO MORE REPUBLICAN PRESIDENT !!!!!!!!!! VOTE DEMOCRATIC THIS FALL ELECTION IF YOU WANT YOUR GOVERNMENT BACK!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Tyler Green

Tyler Green — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:16:56 +0000

We are a month behind the republicans for our bid for the presidency. The longer this draws out, the more that Clinton contradicts herself. She said she would do whatever it takes to get a Democrat in the White House. Well her refusal to abandon her White House bid is setting us back each and every day. I just hope Obama can make up the ground he has lost by this ridiculous race. I admire her conviction, but at some point, you need to face reality and know how far you actually are behind Mrs. Clinton and know that its next to impossible to come back.

By: a, holley

a, holley — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:16:52 +0000

Too much clinton baggage. We need Mayor Bloomber as VP

By: Marilyn from Ohio

Marilyn from Ohio — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:16:48 +0000

Let Obama and his "friends" at Trinity go down by themselves. You know, the ones who cheered and applauded the terrible remarks about America, whites and Senator Clinton. Save Clinton for 2012 when we Dems can REALLY win!

By: Robin

Robin — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:16:46 +0000

I agree Batman. Only Hillery can stop this madness. We still love her but she must go.

By: Stella Oliveros

Stella Oliveros — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:16:44 +0000

Obama lost the respect of millions of people so McCain will run him silly on the other hand Hillary has gained so much respect in the last months....She got a slow start due to media/ public wanting to make this a fighting circus which got out of hand but once people got over that it was too late. That is exactly why she gained so much strength at the end ...as soon as people realized that she was more well rounded candidate.

I take back that there will be a African American riot if Hillary got the nomination the general consensus today is that Hillary is a stronger, better, sounder, more centered person. The game has really changed but will the delegates and super delegates find the strength to stand up and own that……that is the real question.

By: Griff

Griff — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:16:34 +0000

Fool's rush in, where angel's fear to tread....

By: Concerned Canadian

Concerned Canadian — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:16:31 +0000

Too late to unify !! Hillary Clinton...for the sake of the party and more important for the sake of the nation...do not concede !!....do not fall into their trap !!......Hussein Obama is toast in November anyway. He is not electable..plain and simple.

You got corrupt African American politicians and bribed surrogates whose only goal is to see a Black man in the White House , no matter what it takes. Their interested in history. The world isn't fooled by this.

If Americans really care about their nation and how its viewed around the world, they must stop this misguided force perpetuating these disturbing events thats destroying democracy.

There is absolutely no reason to rush anything to end. The will of the people have no end. Stand up America and do whats right. Do not be coerced and do not feel guilty. Stand with Hillary Clinton in the name of democracy and justice and for the common good of the USA.

By: Tee

Tee — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:16:31 +0000

Monte

HRC was not scewed by anyone but herself. She surrounded herself with the wrong people, ran a bad campaign, used poor judgement, proven untrustworthy, went into debt. I expected better from someone with 35 years of experience. Have you been paying ATTENTION!!!!!!!!

By: Ratgurl

Ratgurl — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:16:24 +0000

As a California voter, I say Senator Feinstein has done a pretty crappy job representing her constituents. Clearly she is on the same "me, me, me" track that Hillary is on. No wonder she so adamantly supports her!.

By: John McCloy

John McCloy — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:16:12 +0000

When Clinton finally realizes that the nomination is gone, she'll start grasping at the VP straws. But it will be too late by then. She won't be able to survive the Republican attack machine in defending Obama in the VP debates: She''ll either be labeled a flip-flopper or a liar. Yes, Bush Sr. had to eat crow when he took the VP slot from Reagan after he called his economic plan "VooDoo". I think the level and severity of Hillary's attacks has left no room for her to back track as a VP. As a general Democrat, as a Senator, yes. As a member of Obama's ticket, no.

By: Newly Independent in Oregon

Newly Independent in Oregon — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:16:08 +0000

Dear Dianne

It is absurd to consider Hillary Clinton for the vice presidency.

Can't you just see her with little Obamie on her knee explaining to him the in's and out's of the presidency?

It is a nasty business–look at former presidents–didn't they look exhausted after they left office?

Hillary should let Obamie take care of himself now. He has all those handlers and helpers, doesn't he?

She would make a wonderful Secretary of State and be able to accomplish far more in foreign affairs than Obamie will ever accomplish as president.

PS–Is Obamie or isn't Obamie half white? Does he know it?

By: Independent Girl

Independent Girl — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:16:07 +0000

Obama can't win without Hillary...I say let him lose!

By: martin California

martin California — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:16:06 +0000

We are all beung set up. Clinton and her gang are not going to admit defeat tonight. It is a game to incite women voters by leaking that she will withdraw and then deny it and claim she is being pushed out. That way she will get women to turn out. At the same time she will depress the Obama vote by making people relax and perhaps not vote thinking it is over. This is not Clinton's moment and it is not not all about Hillary as the press has stated. It is Obama's night. He won. It has been a long and tough campaign. But, he has won not Clinton. She needs to withdraw like the other candidates did showing due respect for the Party and Obama.

By: Kenneth of Minneapolis (KW)

Kenneth of Minneapolis (KW) — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:15:58 +0000

I have never seen anything like this. One day it's who gets to 2025 first, the next day it's 2209, the next day it's 2118, the next day it's who has the most primary votes, the next day it's the most electoral votes, one day the rule is this, the next day the rule is that.....

Someone stand up and show some leadership!

Get your #*&^ together DEMOCRATS!

By: Superdelegate Bob

Superdelegate Bob — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:15:52 +0000

I hate to agree with Feinstein–she's a lousy Democrat–but in this case, she's right across the board.

By: JJ in NY

JJ in NY — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:15:46 +0000

No way as VP !

hillary is a cancer and slick willy is a tumor .

By: mike

mike — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:15:45 +0000

Yes finally the truth is here now. but continue for next camp. from now

By: rick

rick — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:15:37 +0000

Senator Feinstein is right. It is time for Clinton to drop out. We need to Unite the party. I would not have her as VP though, either Rendell or Edwards for that. But the one area where she would be the best would be Attorney General. She would be the best one to investigate Bush and all of his cronies for any war crimes and election crimes that there have been.

By: frank

frank — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:15:35 +0000

I think she should stay in and completely ruin what is left of this sorry party– and spend more money to show how wasteful she has been over the past six months... a true demoCRAP- spend millions that could have been used to help the people she claims to care for.,.. she is a PANT-SUIT SEA HAGG...

By: LTX

LTX — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:15:24 +0000

We, her supporters, are pushing her to stay in the race. It's just a matter of time until the truth about Nobama comes out. Then what do we do? She is doing it for all of us.

By: Max

Max — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:15:18 +0000

I understand some super delegates not declaring their support because of the position they may hold in the party, but most are calculating spineless jellyfish waiting to declare once it is politically safe. I hope that they get voted out when they come up for re-election. We need people that will make decisions based in conviction and courage.

By: JIM WHITTAKER, Hemet, CA

JIM WHITTAKER, Hemet, CA — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:15:11 +0000

If Barack Obama chooses Hillary Clinton as his running
mate, he immediately LOSES most of his support, period.

Including me...

Pick her, he loses the general election. Period...

By: James B. New Jersey

James B. New Jersey — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:15:06 +0000

I agree. I always wanted an Obama/Clinton or Clinton/Obama ticket anyway. Not just because they both bring a different constituency to the ticket but because they both have ideas to bring to the ticket that are very similar. The VP should be an attack dog and Hillary is the person for the job. If we are divided will be beaten. Together we will win..........

Imagine an interacial presidency no that is American........

Obama/Clinton 08

By: Never Obama - Anti Obama movement

Never Obama - Anti Obama movement — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:15:03 +0000

Your right Obama should conceded no Hillary, the voters have voted for her not him – BUYERS REMORSE people, Rev. Wright & Rev. Phleger

By: Voting Obama

Voting Obama — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:14:55 +0000

Treated unfaily is what I meant to say... I vote no for VP. She threw everything but the kitchen sink at Obama and he stayed grounded. She started crying after she losed in Iowa. Weak and I don't want her to be in ofice with Obama.

Vote McCain and this recession is going to get worse. Your children will be sent to an endless war and you can only blame yourself because of your prejudiceness and thinking Obama owes you. Please. Don't vote at all.

By: Gregory from Cincinnati

Gregory from Cincinnati — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:14:54 +0000

I'm a Hillary supporter. Barack Obama should choose who he thinks is the best Vice Presidential nominee.

I think it will be difficult for him not to realize that that person is Hillary Clinton.

So many Obama supporters are talking about hope and change, but when it comes to Hillary ... they are trash talking. And while Hillary supporters are not without their own faults, it's tough to imagine a campaign ticket based on hope and change that doesn't embrace all constituencies, as Diane Feinstein has pointed out.

I think it's time we band together behind both of these people.

Obama/Clinton, '08

By: Susan, MO

Susan, MO — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:14:51 +0000

Hillary is the one who can go up against McCain.

We want a Democrat for President.

Go Hillary!!

Hillary 08!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By: Generation X

Generation X — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:14:26 +0000

Sharon MN and Bayou Jack- We get it...your not going to vote for Obama...I think everyone on this message board knows who you are voting for. Can we at least say good bye to you? The 1/3rd of HRC supporters are going to vote for McCain.....so what. We have made up that 1/3rd by pissed off Republicans that can not stand McCain and are voting against him for the same reasons why you are voting against Obama. So we do not need your 5,893rd post that proclaims your alliance with McCain...excuse us true democrats who have some healing to do with the higher intelligent HRC supporters.

By: RuthieM

RuthieM — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:14:26 +0000

I absolutely agree with Sen Feinstein that Hillary should concede, I ABSOLUTELY DISGREE with Senator Feinstein that Hillary should be Obama's Vice President. ABSOLUTELY NOT! It is mindboggling amazing how this woman, Hillary Clinton, and her husband Bill Clinton, can turn this campaign when they saw they were losing states, and at the end into total race baiting like he did in and like she did in West Virginia and Kentucky, and before and beyond, then turn around and say she is the stronger candidate because of her large margin win. So she won on racism, total division of America is the way she wanted it, just so she could win, and she truly thought that would get her into the white house, and so did Bill Clinton. Well, that is not a win by any stretch. It is division, segregation and hatred. And Bill Clinton and Chelsea Clinton are doing the same thing in South Dakota, as they visit the little white counties in the state. I believe both Hillary and Bill hate Obama and that neither one of them should be on his ticket or in his cabinet.!!

By: Paula

Paula — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:14:23 +0000

I don't think Clinton will give up without the 2210 number.She will once again move the goalpost.The superdelegates are afraid to make their voice heard by coming forward.They want to hide till tomorrow.The longer these so called superdelegates hide the more angry the people are becoming.It seems that these superdelegates are the ones dividing the party.It's time to pull the party together with a candidate today.You should all vote blindly as we do and not be allowed to wait to back the winner after all the states have voted.Also the American people might like to go in and change our original vote but we cannot.We have to stop the Republicans and we also need to change this system which has caused such a division.

By: bye lifelongs

bye lifelongs — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:14:17 +0000

Are we democrats proud of ourselves yet?

We trashed and bashed, insulted and ridiculed the stronger Female candidate.... just so we could install the weaker and unqualified Black candidate.

In a party that can not lose in the GE, we made sure that we installed the ONE candidate- so empty, so inexperienced and so unqualified- that he CAN lose in the GE.

By: Never Obama - Anti Obama movement

Never Obama - Anti Obama movement — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:14:05 +0000

Do I need to say more!

By: Hillary, Liar on day 1

Hillary, Liar on day 1 — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:13:56 +0000

This really shows how mentally ill Hillary is.

She would be dangerous as commander in chief. She's unable to deal in reality. Throughout her campaign she lied, told tall tales and could never admit her wrongs. These are the worst characteristic of any leader nevertheless, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

Judgment is not Hillary's strong suit.

By: proud army and navy mom

proud army and navy mom — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:13:54 +0000

i agree that old girl needs to stop the madness, i don't agree that she should be on the ticket. i despise her.

but Feinstein, if you and the other politicians can see what so clearly in front of your noses, i am really concerned.

it is painfully obvious that this woman is a liar and has every intention to try and destroy the party and its nominee. why can't you see that?

By: Tony, Miami

Tony, Miami — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:13:51 +0000

Senator Clinton is blind and deaf. Her only goal "obliterate" the party.

By: Arkansas Undertaker

Arkansas Undertaker — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:13:44 +0000

I want BARACK and HILLARY to run together! It will do wonders for our country and the world!

OBAMA/CLINTON 08

Please! we need you both! Please just find a way to shut Bill Clinton up!

By: Katherine

Katherine — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:13:43 +0000

Obama. Do not help pay for Clinton's campaign debt. That's blackmail..

She can pay off her own debt.

By: mercy of los angekes

mercy of los angekes — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 17:13:43 +0000

Why, Dianne? Hillary does not have to end her campaign. Hillary could run as Independent and win big in November. Sorry:(. Definitely, Hillary supporters are not supporting Obama. If HIllary does not run as Independent, then, McCain gets our votes.
GO HILLARY '08 AS INDEPENDENT!!!!!