June 3, 2008
Posted: 11:52 AM ET
CNN

Watch McAuliffe's comments Tuesday.

WASHINGTON (CNN) — Hillary Clinton is "absolutely" not prepared to admit Barack Obama has beaten her in the race for the Democratic nomination for president, Clinton campaign chairman Terry McAuliffe told CNN Tuesday.

The comments came minutes after the Associated Press reported Clinton is preparing to concede the delegate race Tuesday night as the five-month Democratic primary process comes to a close.

McAuliffe called that report "100 percent" incorrect.

Obama "doesn't have the numbers today, and until someone has the numbers the race goes on," he also told CNN.

As of Monday night, Obama led Clinton among the delegates who formally nominate the party's candidate, with 2,076 to 1,917. A candidate needs 2,118 delegates to clinch the nomination. There are 31 delegates at stake in Montana and South Dakota, plus nearly 200 superdelegates who have yet to declare who they support.

Clinton is scheduled to speak on her home turf of New York tonight as polls close in the last two states of the Democratic nominating process.

UPDATE: The Clinton campaign just released the following statement:

"The AP story is incorrect. Senator Clinton will not concede the nomination this evening."

Filed under: Hillary Clinton


sophia nyc   June 3rd, 2008 11:56 am ET

Just when we thought she had a sense of decency. Sad.

BIFF, BIFFINGTON...   June 3rd, 2008 11:56 am ET

"OREGON"…

YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD. AWESOME ANALYSIS !

enomisa   June 3rd, 2008 11:56 am ET

Some Obama supporters have asked for an explanation of how Hilllary Clinton is more electable in the GE, if she could not even win the democratic primary.

Well…. The general election appeals to the vote of ALL of Americans- the primary is preaching to the choir in that the candidate must ONLY appeal to the DEMS themselves. That is, of COURSE a DEM will win the DEM primary. But to win the GE, that candidate must win over the OTHER side. A radical left winger may appeal to SOME of the Democrats (OBama barely crossed over 50% appeal in his own party)- but generally a moderate, centrist, populist has more crossover appeal- or is less repugnant to the Republicans.

Also, Obama has a tiny lead- and don't forget the GE has NO caucus states. So a few votes won't be magnified as they were in this primary. That is the main reason that Obama squeaked ahead. He loses that advantage in the GE.

Also, Obama won't be able to strong-arm and cheat his way into victories like he did in the caucus states.

The African Americans won't be able to bully the polpulace into installing the Black candidate. In the GE, the voters DO indeed get to decide.

Obama started strong and is now limping along. Clinton barely got out of the gate and now she is soaring.

And many OTHER reasons to mention.

Jill in Chicago   June 3rd, 2008 11:56 am ET

GO Hillary and do not give up! We love you!!! Take it to the convention.
We do not forgive the "brushing of the shoulder" moment by Barack.

Hillary '08

Lynne   June 3rd, 2008 11:56 am ET

is McAuliffe drinking again? If Obama ends the night with the number he needs - it's over, whether Clinton admits/concedes or not.

Simon TX   June 3rd, 2008 11:56 am ET

And poof - there goes the democratic party.

Noticeing   June 3rd, 2008 11:56 am ET

WHy is it Hillary supporters post " I will not vote for him" Posts?? So? There ae Millions of Republicans who won't either. Do you see THEM crying like little children EVERYDAY on the blogs? No.

Grow -up do you really think you are important enough to sway people with the fact that YOU won't vote for Obama? LOL. I will BET these people haven't voted in their LIVES!

Jason   June 3rd, 2008 11:56 am ET

CNN, you really need to take off the story that appears below this one in the ticker about her conceding as it has been proven false. Some reliable news source you guys have become. This kinda goes along with the fact that you let Roland Martin give his opinion on anything…it's just wrong!

Mike in Atlanta   June 3rd, 2008 11:56 am ET

This is beyond sad…This need to stop, I would never vote for HRC now or in the future. DNC need to step in and stop this tonite. This is a very bitter women.

ch/Michigan   June 3rd, 2008 11:56 am ET

I think Hillary is a formidable person and should be recognized as such and congratulated for her strong run for this office. I also believe Obama is one very intelligent, decent young man and the way he ran his campaign to came up so quickly shows remarkable organiza- tional skills. I believe he has the integrity to appoint a strong cabinet to advise him well in running the country - this is crucial and I feel confident he will do superbly in this regard. I HOPE he does not appoint anyone because they are black, white or purple, femail or male, but the BEST for the country. We need ALL the help we can get.

Let me say I have bounced back and forth throughout this campaign as to whom I would like to see be the final nominee; I belive both would be good for our country. And I truly CANNOT understand how supporters of either can say they would not vote for the other if their choice didn't win. Talk about blatant ignorance! Talk about shooting ourselves in the foot! We cannot afford immature vengence because we couldn't have our way! I say grow up Democrates! We cannot afford another Bush in the Whitehouse! We'll be destitute with 4 more years of this lack of leadership!

One more point. I would like to see Obama and Hillary consider her as a candidate on the Supreme Court. She would be excellent for that position and could be helpful to this country for much longer than 8 years - PLEASE consider this!

Best regards and high accolades to both Hillary and Barak!

Deb, IN   June 3rd, 2008 11:56 am ET

You better hope she doesn't concede or all Hell will break loose. The Dems might as well congratulate President McCain if this happens.

Margaret   June 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

Come on, superdelegates. The sooner, the better. You HAVE to spell it out for her, big time. And to all of her supporters who are astute enough to be concerned that she may well split the party into November, switch to Obama. Today!

Newly Independent in Oregon   June 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

Let's finish the last two primaries!

Every primary/caucus should take place every presidential election year. Period. Otherwise, it is one side or the other conniving to stop the normal process to their benefit.

The best way to judge an election is by counting popular votes. One vote counted for each vote cast.

No delegates, no super-delegates (what will they think of next?), no more "electoral college."

This seems to be an unfamiliar way to do things, doesn't it?

Maybe we need to ask our kids which is fair?

The media needs to stop influencing and even controlling the elections.

Shut-up, CNN! And the rest of you! So irritating!

rashid cali   June 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

I wonder if the media and hillary supporters would exstend the same arm to obama if he were loseing by telling her you have to treat him nice and make sure you offer him the VP its the right thing to do or his followers will not vote for you obama08

Linda Parr   June 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

CNN: I am appalled that you would give the Vanity Fair Tabloid piece any legs. What trash!! Over these months I have watched you systematically trash her. Journalism and fairness at it finenest. I am most certain you have lost viewership over your own devisive, slanted, biased opinion. Among friends we have asked, who is paying the media for Obama mania. I no longer believe in even half of what comes out of your mouths CNN. I still reflect on the question…what has been in it for you to push this campaign to Obamaland.You are not that great at what you do, not subtle enough. We may very well lose this campaign to War and Wealth…The media deserves so much credit for this behavior. I hope you are proud!!

Northern Michigan   June 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

DO NOT PLACATE THIS DIVISIVE INDIVIDUAL BY INVITING HER AS VICE PRESIDENT. I HAVE SUPPORTED BARACK WITH TIME, MONEY, ETC. BUT IF SHE IS ANYWHERE ON HIS TICKET, I'M "PEACE OUT."

Kiah   June 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

I don't know why people actually think she will concede. The AP is crazy for even reporting it!

Let her LOSE with dishonor and watch the party move forward. Forget HRC! Even in defeat she is ensuring her name remains in the press!

Angel   June 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

Take it to the Convention!!!!!!!!
HILLARY ALWAYS!!!!!!!!!!!

Michael   June 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

Go Hillary! It the DNC and the Democratic Leadership give the nomination to Obama, it will reveal what I have long suspected about the Democratic Party and that is that they are more concerned about symbolism, appeasing constituencies and protecting their own power than they are about WINNING. Republicans are fighting for the heart and soul of this country and they are winning. I heard Congressman Clyburn this morning on TV talking about Obama's nomination coinciding with MLK's "I have a dream" speech. Let's face it, saying something like that alone will turn off some voters, who like it or not, we will need in order to win in November. Let's get a Democrat in the White House who can be elected to end the war, improve the economy, pick supreme court justices who will preserve affirmative action and a woman's right to choose. If you want MLK symbolism, contribute to the MLK monument, just as I have. They still need donations.

Wise White Guy   June 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

I knew there was something wrong when it seemed like they were doing the honorable thing.

Who do they think they are?   June 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

You know this news media is something else. They have dictated this election from the beginning and continue to do so. Until I hear from Hillary herself say she is conceeding I am not going to believe anything they say. There are those who want her to quit but I for one appreciate her tenascity in this fight. I want a fighter in my corner. Even if she does not win this she has shown that she will go the distance and I respect that even though i don't agree with everything, she is my candidate and it is my choice not the DNC or Obama supporters who I vote for, if she does not make it I will cast my vote for McCain like 1000's mayabe millions are going to do. I'll take my chances on McCain he will only run 1 term. We just don't trust Obama he has too many skeltons in his closet.

About the next anti christ
Like Hitler, who was one of history's antichrist archetypes, he will have great charisma & speaking ability, "a mouth speaking great things".

KJ   June 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

Senator Clinton, just bow out gracefully and go home to Arkansas where you and President Clinton belong. You have done nothing short of ruining the party and you have no one to blame but yourself, and your staff. From the very beginning, you thought the Democratic nomination was in the bag and that you would become the next President because of what President Bush and VP Cheney have done to this country You and your husband did not expect what Senator O'Bama has brought to this process…..new leadership with fresh ideas and someone who cares about us, the common folks. It's a no brainer the next President will be a Democrat. This election is for the Democrats to lose which I cannot see them doing. Senator O'Bama will win at least 40 states this November, including Virginia

Stop your crying and be careful you haven't runined your own political career with everything you've said and done….GO HOME!

Independent-Cuban-American-woman-voter-for-Obama   June 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

SADLY, the Clinton campaign does not know what the word "gracious" means. I believe that, she has stayed in this 'fight' to make a case for 2012. Clinton's plan was to do as much damage as possible to Sen. Obama and the Democratic party. This is all pathetic, but true.

Once upon a time, I respected the Clintons. No longer. They just do not 'get' that people have not supported them. With South Dakota and Montana's votes for Sen. Obama today, he will be the nominee…… the end.

PLEASE SOUTH DAKOTA AND MONTANA CAST OUR VOTES FOR SEN. OBAMA AND END THIS MADNESS!

Batman   June 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

Fix what you broke HRC or you will forever be known as the party divider who gave McSame the White House. Its a tough job that you have ahead of yourself but only you can unbrainwash the ZOMBIES that you created. Hopefully it not too late because history will forever remember THE GREAT DIVIDE

Good Luck Clinton

Debra4Obama   June 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

Oh now I'm awaiting moderation gee thanks!

katiec   June 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

Hillary, stop this insanity. Your ego has outweighed common sense and destroyed any integrity you might have had.
The party needs to unite, yet you are doing everything you can to
destroy it.
You brought this negativity on yourself with the way you and Bill
conducted your campaign. It is time to stop the dirty politics and
step aside.

Rick   June 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

Terry McAuliffe = M.S.S. (Iraq, 2003)

Jenny, Rio Vista, CA   June 3rd, 2008 11:55 am ET

I think the Clintons are doing this on purpose just to make sure they are front and center. Look at all these postings from CNN. They are ALL about Hillary. Hillary, Hillary, Hillary. This is a joke. When will the media understand that they are once again being manipulated.

Chris   June 3rd, 2008 11:54 am ET

She may not do it tonight, but she will tomorrow. Heard a rumor they may be together tomorrow in NYC. Look, whoever opened their trap in her camp should have just left well enough alone. We're on the last day…everyone just relax and take a deep breath. One more day won't kill the democrats chances in Novemeber.

kelly WI   June 3rd, 2008 11:54 am ET

You think Obama is going to take over the market place and reduce prices? You think he isn't going to raise your taxes and on business so there will be more job losses.? I don't understand why some people think he will be your surrogate daddy. It will be a cold day in he** when he tells me what I can eat, drive or set my thermostat at.
Next thing he'll be trying to do is give us ration cards. Puppet for the lefty socialists. No way.

Marty   June 3rd, 2008 11:54 am ET

Hank,
Sorry, no one as ignorant as you apparently are to believe or promote Obama as a Muslim can be a Dem. I'm pretty sure you're just a Rush listening Republican with an axe to grind.

tom   June 3rd, 2008 11:54 am ET

Say you are joking Terry, What are you up to?

CMitch FW, TX   June 3rd, 2008 11:54 am ET

Not surprise, she will try to force herself on the voting public.

Crush Rush   June 3rd, 2008 11:54 am ET

Well then,act like a true Scorpio when faced with no way out and just sting yourself.

Dawit   June 3rd, 2008 11:54 am ET

I KNEW IT!!

There is absolutely NO WAY this woman leaves with grace. Not in a million years.

What are those so called superdeligates waiting for? The process of supredeligates in undemocratic and it should be eliminated.

Barack's policy in the first 100 days: eliminate the superdeligate system!

08AMA!!!!

Kevin, NC   June 3rd, 2008 11:54 am ET

The truth is, Terry McAuliff has a lot to loose in this election, because once again he has been deemed ineffective at helping getting anyone elected.

PJ Independent, New York   June 3rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Good for her… she's not a quitter. Obviously she's still got HUGE support…… why shouldn't she keep going????

NickSanDiego   June 3rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Hillary and Bill are stealing the limelight from HISTORY!! They cannot accept that they are not the center of the Universe let alone the Center of attention.

Our Country is about to make HISTORY that will reflect very positively to the rest of the world who see the US as a racist society BUT Bill and Hill won't step back and let Obama have HIS Moment.

Disgusting.

Jake   June 3rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Stay in the race Clinton, you still have a chance to beat this whack job back to Illinois! You have the experience, he doesn't. You have the leadeship, he doesn't. All he does is smile and talk about unity, when all he does is divide Americans. We need you Clinton!

Alston   June 3rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Hillary is one of the most self-centered, self-serving political leaders you will ever know.

Anyone who cares for their country would not put their party in turmoil by keeping their campaign in suspended animation. It can only cause more damage not heal.

Can't Stand the Clintons   June 3rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Hillary is probably going to go as an independent something or other although she's gonna have to do something about all that debt.

I hope she does form a new independent party then all 50 or so of her less educated, bitter old women can follow her thru the gates of hell. Bill can hang out in the hotel lobbies and bars (you have noticed his very large very red nose right?) and pick up sweet young things by night and "campaign" by day.

What a sick group of people.

Cynthia   June 3rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Another Clinton campaign tactic. The reality of it is the numbers are not there. The superdelegates are well aware of what is going on and they will shut her down tomorrow for sure.

Hillary 08, the electable candidate   June 3rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Still trying to run Hillary out up until the last day of the primaries.

I am no longer a democrat. I am a gay 30 year old male that will not vote for a person who is not a patriot to the United States. You Obama lovers can have Barack Obama.

Hillary/Reagan Dems for McCain all the way.

At least McCain does not hang around radicals, racists, and terrorists.

Screw Democrats… I'm now a Log Cabin Republican or Independent.

Roofin Reality, Houston, Tx.   June 3rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Hank, you voting for the platform or against the person?
After all, Senator Clinton and Obama have virtually identical platforms. And, they're totally opposite of Senator McCain. Just wondering what your motivation is?

I do think that Anthony from Morgantown may be hitting on something, although it also could be alonshot theory.

And, as much as I've gotten hooked into this, why don't we just go about our day and see what she says? Then, we can react. Until then, go back to work.

mjc   June 3rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

thank you terry!

Ted   June 3rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Scott: An exercise in futility. Repeat after me: "The popular vote doesn't count. It is delegates that elect–DELEGATES!

hakeemsdad, Florida   June 3rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

To Billary and her Supporters who doesn't see and accept the reality.

You are the Biggest Losers of Humankind since the modern ERA!

Monte   June 3rd, 2008 11:53 am ET

Crazy!!! You break news, then take it back. Guess your Obama lovers got it wrong and now you have to backtrack. You call yourself the "best political team", some joke! You've been in the tank with Obama for months and millions of us have seen it and are now watching Fox News. At least they have given Hillary the respect she deserves,

Obama supporters, grow up! Act like adults or have you drank too much kool-aid. He is leading you over the cliff. Come Nov. when McCain wins because Obama is such a liar and phony, what will you have to say then? Are you going to blame Hillary?

Most of you sound just like the radical friends Obama surrounds himself with. Filled with hate for whites and ALL AMERICANS

Mk   June 3rd, 2008 11:52 am ET

Is it ANY WONDER that we have a hard time believing anything Hillary says? Her campaign is one contradiction after another.

CWatson   June 3rd, 2008 11:52 am ET

Hillary will still be running in 2108. For some, entitlement never ends.

Rebecca   June 3rd, 2008 11:52 am ET

SHUT UP ALL YOU STUPID OBAMA SUPPORTERS.

CJ   June 3rd, 2008 11:52 am ET

It's time to move on. Clinton has lost. The Dems need to unite or we will face 4 more years of Bush politics. Is that what we want?

Max   June 3rd, 2008 11:52 am ET

I tought that in a race the winner get the attention. I am dispointed by Hillary refusal to concede, but not suprise. After all it is about the Hillary not the democratic party not least the country.

jerry   June 3rd, 2008 11:52 am ET

No VP job just pissed her off scorched earth to follow

Kevin, NC   June 3rd, 2008 11:52 am ET

WOW is this lady for real?

bigben   June 3rd, 2008 11:52 am ET

Give him nothing, and take from him everything!

TEXAS TRAIL DOG   June 3rd, 2008 11:52 am ET

SHIRLEY OF OHIO - & TO ALL OF THE REST OF YOU OBAMA SUPPORTERS THAT KEEP SAYING THAT hILLARY IS DIVIDING THE PARTY. Do you know bullcrap when you hear it. That is exactly what you are claiming. She has divided this party no more than OBAMA has. If anyone has divided it he has with all his Anti-White following, REZKO, LIES HE's Told, Being Un-patriotic behavior and lies he and his supporters who have tossed Hillary's way. I PERSONALLY BEING A 51-YEAR VETERAN OF THE DEMOCRAT PARTY WILL NOT BE A DEMOCRAT IF AN OBAMA SHOWS UP ON THE TICKET. I will not be a party to the ruination America. OBAMA does not have a clue on unifying this country. Instead he doesn't aim to. He along with his Terrorist and Muslim ties wants to destroy America. He may become the Democrat nominee. BUT I CALL ON ALL OF THE ONES WHO VOTED AGAINST HIM TO UNITE AND PUT JOHN McCAIN INTO THE OVAL OFFICE. AT LEAST WITH HIM WE KNOW WHAT WE WILL GET. Of all you ignorant raving lunitics that want to keep saying Hillary is destroying the party well good luck to you. BECAUSE THE PARTY IS DESTROYED THANKS TO YOUR BOY.

Miss M   June 3rd, 2008 11:52 am ET

Hillary, you take this to the END..This is the American way..For all of you who want her to throw in the towel, I say Quitters are the losers.

She has been slammed from the press right out the gate!! If this had happened to any of the other candidates, boy would we have heard it from the press..As a female, I am proud of all she has accomplished, and frankly sick of the "good ole boys club"!!
Let the votes and "super delegates" fall where they may..

Proud to be American Female….

Renton, WA   June 3rd, 2008 11:52 am ET

its inevitable

Herman, Winnipeg, Canada   June 3rd, 2008 11:52 am ET

Terry McAuliffe must be working for the Republicans or else he needs
to pull his head out of the sand if he truly believes that she still has a chance to to pull this off. At this point Hillary and her supporters are
not thinking about the good of the party. They can't except the fact that
they lost to the underdog and that People like Ikes are are disgrace by
the way they represent the Party. Congratulations Sen. Obama.
or should I say President Obama.

Bama for Obama   June 3rd, 2008 11:52 am ET

Okay Super delegates it is time to push Obama over the magic number so we can get on with this election; everyone can see Hillary is not going to drop out on her own.

Chipster   June 3rd, 2008 11:52 am ET

She must know by now that the media appointed Sen. Obama long ago. Oh, they have this process where they stir everyone up to boost their ratings but they chose Obama early on. She has continued to perform incredibly well considering the huge media campaign against her.

So, Clyburn has "decided" to support Obama - what a surprise. Oh, I'm sure it has nothing to do with race, aren't you? It's all because of the decades of defending minority rights and legal defense of minority members - oh, sorry that was Clinton. I must have been confused for a moment.

Mike M.   June 3rd, 2008 11:52 am ET

The AP insert proves again how alienated is the media, this days.
Also it proves how powerful Mr. Obama's 'news machine' is.

The AP source is Mr. Obama's camp insider. It is a proven way to manipulate everything in this country, as usual.

The same as the fact the DNC deliberately delayed the Florida and Michigan decisions till they had no impact whatsoever.

It had been done in February/March the impact would have been differently. And so on. I wonder why DNC didn't in fact nominate Mr. Obama after Iowa or so.

Mr. Obama will lose the elections and that will be the 3rd time in a row for Dems. Idiotic leadership. My devalued two cents.

tj in fla   June 3rd, 2008 11:51 am ET

Do superdelagates need any more reasons to endorse Obama today? This woman would be more than happy to take the whole Party down with her. Please end the suspense and put this crazy woman out of her misery for our sake.

Bob Stephens   June 3rd, 2008 11:51 am ET

These Clinton folks are really some whacky people. Could you imagine them trying to run the country, They would make George Bush look like a genius….

RF   June 3rd, 2008 11:51 am ET

The Democratic Party crowned her Queen and handed her a senate seat in New York. She feels she is entitled to everything. They'll never get her off the thrown. I hope they are satisfied.

Dave   June 3rd, 2008 11:51 am ET

It's pretty cruel the way Hillary's been torturing her supporters with false hopes for months now. And she's really made herself look like a clown, trying to find viability where there is none.

She was never going to win in the first place. She's just not electable; the Republicans have too much on her, and she'd bring them to the polls to vote against her when they're not enthusiastic about voting for McCain. It was a dead-born idea, and yet here it is, still wasting time, still wasting money, still wasting Democratic strength, and still tormenting a bunch of well-meaning supporters with something that's just not to be. What a sad waste of a legacy.

JT, AZ   June 3rd, 2008 11:51 am ET

If the source for the original story was someone in the Clinton camp, then this might be their way of invalidating todays primary results if they lose.

"More people would have voted for her, if not for the erronious reporting. Honest"

Bukky   June 3rd, 2008 11:51 am ET

She is clearly going to run for office as an independant… SAD. I was a Hillary supporter till i learned that Hillary was for Hillary and no one else. She will run as an independant and split the democratic vote… everyone say hi to Pres McSame.

Bee   June 3rd, 2008 11:51 am ET

I don't care one way or the other. But I am totally unimpressed with CNNs election coverage. Can you at least TRY to seem un-biased? You are supposed to be a news source, not an opinion column.

Eric M.   June 3rd, 2008 11:51 am ET

It's not over until it's over! I guess I will believe this news when I hear Sen. Clinton saying it loud and clear because she continues to campaign as if this was just another day. In fact, Terry McAuliffe, Chair of the Clinton Campaign was suggesting this morning that their campaign will continue until there is a nominee. No offense, but the final days of the Clinton campaign were reminiscent of the final days of Sadam Hussein’s regime and his infamous information minister. They denied the fall of Baghdad until they ran out of places to show to reporters that they were still in control. The Clinton campaign, too, has been in denial until it ran out of states to showcase. The end of the race was pretty obvious since the primaries in NC and Indiana. But instead of acknowledging that and start the healing process, the Clinton campaign chose to waste time and resources to primaries that had very little likelihood of changing the race. This has been a hard-fought race for both campaigns. But it is time to open a new chapter in this battle for the presidency. Good bye Sen. Clinton, hello Sen. McCain!

jfs Memhis, Tn   June 3rd, 2008 11:51 am ET

This doesn't suprise me at all…..SCORCED EARTH… will be the title of this Primary in history books. WHAT A SHAME !!! What goes around comes around Sen. Clinton. I only hope that there will come a time that you require those of us who support our candidate and this party will have the opportunity to extended to you what you have extended to the rest of us !!!! Truely vivious

james holt   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

I respect what Sen. Clinton is doing. People want her to "concede" something that has not been achieved. I am not suprised with the seemingly biased opinions and attitudes that the media has projected all during this primary. What the media, including CNN, has done is turned off voters like myself who can Think for ourselves and don't need the two bit pundents to tell us your opinions. After all the listening I have done to identify who is the most competent candidate among the democratic party, I have not heard substance being reported. All I have heard is your biased and whorish opinion favored toward Obama. You have turned this voter OFF!!!

Cindy   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

She's just doing the same thing as Mike Huckabee. He didn't concede til McCain got to the magic number either, even when it had been a mathematical impossibility for him to get the number himself. The only difference here is, it took Obama way longer to reach the magic number.

Joanna   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

With a race this close…why should Hillary drop out? She should take it to the convention..that's what they are for! And yes, we could have the first AA president, but we could also have the first WOMAN president. In this case, the best man for the job is a WOMAN…stay with it Senator Clinton…or go independent. They've pushed you around long enough and pushed Obama down our throats all during the primary season…how long since he's won a primary, hmmmm?

Lynn   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

Watch out for the news about Michelle Obama. If it is as damaging as they say it is, then I which Obama would just shut this campaign down!!!!

Victoria   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

Tomorrow….Tomorrow…..
I love you tomorrow!

Roland   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

First they say they are willing to concede; then they deny they are willing or even said it. Typical Clinton . . . speaking out of both sides of their mouth in contradictory fashion.

McAuliffe is pathetic . . . no wonder Hillary lost.

GERALD STROTHER   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

OBAMA WILL HAVE IT SOON THEN IT IS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! OVER!!OVER!!OVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Voice of Reason   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

As a Canadian, I am sorry to say that this woman is going to drive your country into a ditch.

elvispresleyObamo   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

»VICTORY!…TONIGHT :- PARTY is…on!!…HURRAH!…

digita   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

Whether he wins or not, Obama is still the most hypocritical candidate in our history. Let's look at only 1 of the very many examples: he expressed concern and regret that he calls one reporter "sweetie", but he was 20 years and 4 months too late in expressing concern about a separatist view of a Church to which he was inseparable. Which is more important to the American public?

JB   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

Where do people get off saying she has "more experience"? She was married to a president. That's it. That's like saying an NFL team should sign Peyton Manning's wife if they wish to win the Super Bowl because of Mrs. Manning's "experience" being married to a Super Bowl MVP.

If I recall the one thing Bill did officially put her in charge of was Health Care which she totally destroyed.

Her experience in the Senate is exactly seven years and for two of those she's been busy campaigning to be president (something she told the voters in New York she would NOT be doing).

Her lies about being ahead in the Popular vote are easily disproved, he hypocrisy on Michigan and Florida is dispicable, she herself is loathsome and her husband a bullying thug. Why are people so blindly loyal to this woman?

Amy Pacheco, Fall River MA   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

Naturally, he is not going to admit what her plans are…she hasn't even got tthe results from todays primaries…she will wait until tonight or tomorrow to see where she is. I support Obama, but I respect Clinton's tenacity with this campaign and all of her achievements in the Senate, and I think she should stick to what she said…she is not finished until the final vote is cast, which is tonight.
Congratulations to Obama for his presumptive win and Hilary for a great campaign that marked a truly historical event for women around the globe. Keep fighting for those who don't have a voice.
NO MORE BUSH OR HIS POLICIES PLEASE (that meas you to McCain!!!)

JIM HCFP   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

HILLARY CLINTON SHOULD NOT CONCEDE ANYTHING, THIS NATION IS SO BLIND SIDED THAT IT'S VERY SCARY FOR PEOPLE THAT ACTUALY KNOW WHAT'S GOING ON. HOW CAN ANY ONE IN THEIR RIGHT MIND GIVE THE HIGHEST JOB IN AMERICA TO SOMEONE WITH A BLANK RESUME. IF THE DEM. SUPER DEL'S DON'T DO THE RIGHT THING-HILLARY SHOULD JUST RUN ON A THIRD PARTY TICKET-SHE DOES NOT NEED THE DEM. LABLE ON HER BACK IN ORDER TO WIN THE WHITE HOUSE AND RESTORE THIS COUNTRY TO WHERE IT SHOULD BE!!!!!

Let's Unite   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

We can agree to come together as a party without her conceding. Both candidates deserve respect and would deserve support as the nominee. Her continuing to speak about her campaign won't change what seems to be inevitable. This only divides the party if we allow it. Let's set pride aside, stand for change, and simply abide by one motto…Democrats '08

Confused in NYC   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

Err…is she dropping out or not…two thumbs up for this type of media coverage CNN…

Sandi   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

This lady is going to ruin the Democratic party. I have never seen the ME FACTOR in a larger form than Hillary Clinton! What is it going to take for her to concede??? OMG - she cannot get the delegates, she cannot get the nomination, she is not going to be the candidate - somebody please tell her so we can get on with this process!!!!!!

Kenneth   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

Will someone wake the country when this is finally over

Tim from Philly   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

Hank, you're not a dem, your a HRC fan. Big difference. Don't let the door hit you were the good Lord split ya.

RRO   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

Don't read to much into this. It is to insure she gets as many votes as possible in todays nomination contests. She wants to build suspense so when she announces it is on her terms.

Hilary now has a chance to rebuild her image, and secure her legacy. Her next move will have to be the hardest working most determined campaigner for Senator Obama. She has to go above and beyond so that no one can say she didn't do everything she could to get him elected weither she is VP or not. She should definetly get something but that is for another discussion.

If Obama wins, than Hilary should be one of the people who worked hard to make that happen. If he loses it can't be blamed on her. If he wins she should look at a cabinet seat or other position. If he loses though he should help her win the nomination in 2012.

If Hilary works her hardest, she will be remembered as the great women that she is, and be able to move beyond this uncalled for sliming that has happened to her. She will be remembered as one of America's great stateswomen.

Obama/Clinton 08

Joseph J.   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

the democrats never give up, she is a good example of how we democrats will do what we need to do to keep McCain and the republicans out of the white house in 09′. Job well done Hillary, after tonight we will all see how the democrats WILL unite and come together and defeat Mcain for president of the U.S.A… There's no doubt about that!! PERFECT EXAMPLE ! JUST WATCH AND SEE.

WE ALL NEED A BIG CHANGE IN THIS COUNTRY!
1. THE ECOMOMY
2. HEALTH CARE

THESE THINGS ARE SO IMPORTANT FOR THIS COUNTRY!

I VISITED PARIS FRANCE AND MY FRIEND HAD A TOOTH ACHE (HE'S FRENCH) WENT TO THE DOCTOR AND GOT HIS TOOTH FIXED AND GOT A PRESCRIPTION AND DID'NT HAVE TO PAY ANY THING FOR IT, I WAS SURPRISED THIS WAS IN 2000 AND HE SAID TO ME ALL FRENCH CITIZENS HAVE HEALTH INSURANCE , THEY DONT HAVE TO PAY FOR HOSPITALS OR DOCTOR OR THEIR PRESCRIPTIONS BECAUSE IT'S THE WAY LIFE IS THEIR AND ACROSS EUROPE . I MUST SAY I WAS A LITTLE JEALOUS BEING A CITIZEN OF THE UNITED STATES THE RICHEST COUNTRY ON EARTH AND HAVING 47MILLION PEOPLE WITHOUT INSURANCE , SOMETHING THATS SO INPORTANT YET WE DON'T EVEN HAVE A PLAN THAT COVER OUR CITIZENS.

PEOPLE I ASK YOU TO PLEASE GET A DEMOCRAT IN THE WHITE HOUSE!! AND IT DON'T MATTER WHO IT IS.

GO ABAMA!!!

THANK YOU,
AMERICAN CITIZEN IN FLORIDA

Rosina   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

If Obama, an inexperienced, unproven man who has done nothing specially worthwhile other than marrying his boss to get ahead in a law firm, gets the Dempocratic nomination… This lifelong Democrat, in her sixties, will spend every second, and every dollar, trying to make sure that this great country is not put in the hands of such un unqualified person only because he is attractive to look at and speaks nicely while saying nothing.
As a young woman, this is the type of guy that my mother warned me about!

Lizfi   June 3rd, 2008 11:50 am ET

Hillary is correct. She won the popular vote. Even more impressive is the difference in the popular vote between March and today. Hillary received 666,883 more popular votes than Barak in the primaries conducted from the beginning of March to today. It seems that the more people learn about the candidates the more they choose Hillary. This is an important point that the super delegates should consider. The people have spoken. Hillary can win in November as her popular support shows. The super delegates should listen to the people who have made their choice . The super delegates were told that their votes should reflect the will of the people and the candidate who can win the White House. Hillary is that candidate.

informed voter   June 3rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

If Sen. Obama has the 2,118 what would keep her from admitting he won? It would be ludicrous of her not to. They probably don't want to admit it yet, as people are still voting.

As far as the validity of this story goes, I wouldn't blame CNN for this one, it 's literally all over the AP, which is where they say the story comes from. If you want to blame anyone, blame the AP

Scott   June 3rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

Can the Superdelegates please cast your votes either way and get this thing over with already??? McCain is having his way with the Dems. and converting valuable votes to Bush/Mccain. Please get us united!!!! This is why you guys were appointed…!!!

Ves   June 3rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

Hillary will still be campaigning in March when Obama is already in the White House.

She keeps hanging on like a bad cold.

Clayton GA   June 3rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

Sounds like HRC was trying to snuff out a MOLE in her organization.

This is beyond reasonable thinking. We need a Debate. Meet me in MN

Obama 08

jACKIE   June 3rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

aFTER THIS I HOPE OBAMA DON'T EVEN THINK TO GIVE HER THE VP SPOT!!!

RH   June 3rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

I must say that I am astonished by the level of immaturity displayed by many of these comments from both sides. Many of you do not deserve the level of participation you enjoy. Try to remember what this is all supposed to be about.

And I mean...   June 3rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

And just how does she plan to PAY for taking this mess all the way to the convention?

Money talks, people… money talks.

Marty   June 3rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

Brian Knoxville, TN:

Your comment on the AP piece about Clinton throwing in the towel is wrong at least in the sense that McCain represents a difference from the past 8 yrs. Maybe if the McCain of the 2000 race was running I would agree with you. However, this McCain, the McCain 2008 has pandered to the far right way too often and unfortunately made too many promises that the religious right will demand payment on. Sorry, I don't buy it.

As for your prediction of the outcome, I hope you're wrong. The US can't handle anymore of these policies. We've already been made an international joke by the current administration.

Jack Kao   June 3rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

That is another Obama dirty trick!

He is the most dirties Politician ever!

Tim from Philly   June 3rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

That the thing about Hillary "supporters", they're not really supporters, they're fans. "Hillary, or McCain!!" Oh go sit down, fake Republicrats, Hillary will vote for Obama because she fears what another 4 years of Bush will do to this country. Be a good fan and follow along.

GO-Bama - OH   June 3rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

Most losers you come across in life can't and won't admit they are losers.

Bonnie   June 3rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

Hillary is full of it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

John   June 3rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

Very weird. Is it true or not?

Stephina   June 3rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

Hillary is not "divider". She is a strong woman who has a desire and determination to be President of the United States.

I hope she will be strong and continue her campaign as an Independent. The Democratic party does not deserve her support. They have treated her shamefully!!

ORLANDO   June 3rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

FIRST PAGE

I don't get what you Hillary Nutts dont get, it's over! By the way I'm not talking about the Hillary folk that are sane and know where their loylities are. Understand Even if Hillary tries to help MCnutt win in 2008, and she runs for president in 2012 she will never get the majority of black votes ever! Even though black men and women are just a small part of the Democrats base, we are one of the most loyal voting blocks in history. The thing that saddened me as a African American is that most of us including myself needed the Green light from white America in order for us to open our own eyes and vote for a serious Black Candidate for President not because he was black but because he was a great candidate. It seems even in 2008 some of us still have not broken the shackles in our own minds. I do thank my white brothers and sisters for sending the message loud and clear that we as Africian Americans are being seen as capable and equals, I think that we have been fighting the good fight for equal rights so long that we have lost sight that we have picked up a quite a few friends of all colors, genders and backgrounds………

Maria   June 3rd, 2008 11:49 am ET

Don't trust HER for a second!!! She will not stop until she destroys the party, Barack and the country!!! That's CLINTONS!!!

Robert in Toronto,ON   June 3rd, 2008 11:48 am ET

What's Terry drinking? (AGAIN!!!)

This race is essentially over. He's just being a spin master because he knows the polls are still open in South Dakota and Montana.

Nice job there Terr. Don't let the door hit ya on your booze drinkin on tv-Puerto Rican plaid shirt wearin-Twistin facts to your benefit-azz.

Truth Over Lies   June 3rd, 2008 11:48 am ET

OMG! You have angered Hillary! You must not have seen what she's done to Peter Paul. Just imagine what she can do to you CNN. And she should be Obama's veep? Yeah….Right!!!!!! Maybe if she ran a more positive campaign, she may be the one in the lead right now. But thanks to her true colors which she put upfront so the whole world to see, she is not the front-runner. Hillary's character sucks. Her lies shine through her fake smile. She does not have the correct character to be in a position of power such as president or vice-prez. She is entirely divisive. She's a republican, so I can see what some of her supporters are saying they will vote republican. They knew, like I am guessing now, that she has always been a closet republican. It would make sense. She does have over 100,000,000. That's alot of zeros huh???

Jerry   June 3rd, 2008 11:48 am ET

Hillary is disgrace at first I was saying should have her as his running mate I say now no to that evil person Hillary she trying her best to destroy demoncrate party.

J   June 3rd, 2008 11:48 am ET

Another example of people jumping the gun for Obama again as it has been this whole election season. They just need to be fair and let the process play out without all the bias. Hillary will decide what she wants to do and when.

Petunia   June 3rd, 2008 11:48 am ET

Of course Hillary Clinton isn't conceding the race.

She plans to suspend her campaign so she can step in when something "happens" to Barack Obama.

Ever notice how many people who were obstructing Hill and Bill's plans have died?

Sherry   June 3rd, 2008 11:48 am ET

It sounds that her campagin is going through some PMS ….

Nkola   June 3rd, 2008 11:48 am ET

Why is it so hard for folks to embrace Obama? The man is a breath of fresh air and will positively change the face of our political arena and restore the image of our country and the economy etc. I am voting for him the November. I believe Hilary will make a great secretary of state in his administration. I support her for that role.

JC   June 3rd, 2008 11:48 am ET

I can understand after such a vicious primary campaign, the Clinton campaign staff must feel not just defeated but loss of what to do next. Chelsea doesn't need a job to put food on the table or get health insurance coverage, but you probably do.

We always need volunteers in Peace Corps and all branches of our military. It's not just a job. It's an adventure. Won't you consider serving our nation on the front lines?

Chyrel Wallace-Jackson, Chicago Illinois   June 3rd, 2008 11:48 am ET

Come On Everyone we are hours away from this long, drawn out, very emotional and exhausting primary ending. Let's display more dignity than this. The process must play out and then we can rally behind the nominee. Stop antagonizing each other its counter productive and will only further separate and destroy our party. In the end we will need each other to defeat McSame. I can't speak for anyone else but with gas prices approaching $5.00 and a never ending war in Iraq it's definitely time for Change that we can believe in. Yes We Can! Time for us Democrats To Unite!!!

one nation under god!!!!   June 3rd, 2008 11:48 am ET

all you B-ditty supporters do relize that even 5 percent of clinton supporters vote McCaine its all over for him.Dont seem very smart to insult her and her supporters.

educated fools from uneducated schools

Enlightened Voter - She does NOT have more pop vote   June 3rd, 2008 11:48 am ET

She could care less about the Party, the people or the country. It's all about her and bill, no more, no less. BTW what happened to the gas tax holiday?

Franki   June 3rd, 2008 11:48 am ET

Can the Supers please get some balls and come out now for Obama. Because if the are planing to to simple disregard the vote of the people Obama is actual ahead.

Let's end this

D Frank   June 3rd, 2008 11:48 am ET

It is really an unfortunate situation. Hillary is still by far the best candidate. The DNC has shown over this past week-end that they obviously had a preference in Obama. The compromise solution was a disgusting sham. There will be repercussions that will affect party unity or more precisely cause party disunity.

The situation could have been fixed, resulting in party unity going into the GE. If only Obama would have agreed to a re-vote in the Florida and Michigan primaries, he probably would have won the nomination anyway but more importantly the re-do Primaries would have ensured near 100% unity going into the GE.

Obama will now make his second serious mistake which will even further cause disunity. Out of fear that Hillary will be too strong a Vice -presidential candidate/ running mate, Obama will listen to all the Hillary haters within his campaign team and choose the wrong running mate.

The quickest way to bring together some kind of party unity is to offer the VP position to Hillary Clinton. Obama will listen to those who say she will bring too much bad baggage instead of looking at the millions of people who love her. Out of fear that he will be compared to an extremely dynamic Hillary (as VP), he will chose someone who is satisfied to be in the background because he wants all of the attention.

She has the better ideas and solutions to get us out of this mess but he will put himself first instead of America first. He will demonstrate to America finally that all this talk about changing the way politics is done in America was and is in fact all talk.

Now we have what we have and many members of the Democratic Party will cast their votes elsewhere. Stupid, really stupid.

Loser Obama   June 3rd, 2008 11:48 am ET

The DNC will once again cause the DEMS to lose the GE by installing their weakest, most radical, left-wing candidate. The democrats keep doing this and we keep losing elections. Now the DEMS are banking on the Nation's disgust with Bush, to be enough to carry Obama to a win.

Even this year, the Obama supporters are dreaming if they seriously believe that Obama can waltz in into the white house JUST because the nation is since and tired of 8 years of Republican rule.

That worked on the naive Obama newbies, but the Nation at large will be looking for some qualifications and merit. Delivering someone elses speech in an inspiring way, just will not cut it in the end.

Ah!   June 3rd, 2008 11:47 am ET

The election isn't over and Hillary did not write those articles for CNN!! How ridiculous! It goes to show just how much faith you put into hearsay media. Geez, people! Hillary has every right to stay in the race. If it were Obama in her position, you'd want him to stay and fight to the end. You want to place blame for primaries going on so long and division? Check your handy DNC committee rulings.

Rex   June 3rd, 2008 11:47 am ET

CNN Blog, why haven't you posted my blog on the prior AP article, calling it wrong. Now you have a new article saying just that.

Les-Wa   June 3rd, 2008 11:47 am ET

When everything is said and done, Hillary will be the nominee. Popular vote is what primary election is all about. Caucuses is not included in counting popular vote; outcome of caucus NOT certified by Secretary of State of every state of the union, it cannot be audited also. Caucus suppresses voters participation, it is compared to backroom dealings, totally undemocratic. Caucus also does not follow federal and state voting laws, majority of caucus is HAVA non-compliant.

YES! Hillary will be the nominee. In general election, we use SECRET ballot.

Franky   June 3rd, 2008 11:47 am ET

O.K guys, I gotta go pick up my mom from the Doc's office from her regular check up. I'll be back…..

"DON'T STOP BELIEVIN……..HOLD ON TO THAT FEELIN…..

STREETS LIGHT, PEOPLE……"

LOL!!!! We're gonna start bustin some flows guys, strat bustin some flows…LOL!!!

IHH   June 3rd, 2008 11:47 am ET

GO TO HELL MCAULIFF and KIKI , and ICKES, and the rest of you dregs of humanity.

Mark, Berwyn, PA   June 3rd, 2008 11:47 am ET

Someone take this McAuliffe clown out back and put the country out of its misery. This guy is a hack and a joke. Much like Hillary, he is an egomaniac, totally in love with himself, and could care less about the country. This guy will be asking if you want the Supersize your order within a week once Hillary is finally out of the race. Good bye and good riddance McAuliffe.

California Voter   June 3rd, 2008 11:47 am ET

The race is over when Obama receives the required number of delegates. As I recall there have been other elections where the democratic candidate was not decided until the convention, so what is this talk about dividing the party. Isn't this part of the democratic process, otherwise, why even waste the time and money to hold a convention???
In spite of the biased media coverage the two candidates are very close in popular vote, and one candidate has a better chance of winning in November. Is it Obama? I don't think so. Obama is too left leaning for me and a lot of other voters.

CNN loves Hillary   June 3rd, 2008 11:47 am ET

Hillary Drama…

Everyday More Hillary Drama…..

Drama. Drama. Drama.

Please GO AWAY HILLARY CLINTON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TLC   June 3rd, 2008 11:47 am ET

wake up hillary. it's time to drop out and go home to NY state.

i'm bad at math…but i know that there is NO WAY she can get enough delegates.

she's just hurting the party every day she stays in the race.

it's time to DROP OUT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Kenneth M   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

looks like clinton is getting close, glen close.

Luis   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

I voted for Hillary in the VA primary- but holding on until the convention is ridiculous!!! Totally!!!!

Texan for Obama   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

Just like her sleeze of a husband…she absolutely has no dignity or grace.

WHEN Obama gets the magic NEW number, the nomination IS his. This is NOT ALL ABOUT HILLARY…it IS about Obama's hard fought battle and it IS about his family and his supporters being able to celebrate TONIGHT. Neither him, nor his family who have sacrificed with his campaign, nor his supporters should have to WAIT for Hillary to have her day in the sun. She has no day in the sun and I'm certain will continue to fight right up to the convention.

It will be HIS DAY IN THE SUN and nothing should take that away from him, his family or us.

Proud1of 26% in WV   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

The doctors that examined Obama stated that he has a recurring abscess on his buttock that should start to go away on 6/3/08.looks like it might last a little longer.

Robert in Toronto,ON   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

Why is it that when the Clinton campaign argues the popular vote they CONVIENTLY leave out the caucuses? I thought they were about "counting every vote"???

Oh, I see….they mean "count ever vote - as long as it benefits us."

Riiiiight. Because when you count those caucuses it's Obama with the popular vote and not Clinton.

Gotcha. So we're making up arguements instead of facts. That's cool - just checkin.

Ikecia Mason   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

I understand that Hillary wants to insure that she does not bow out before the end of the race but at the same time “enough already” the party is splitting apart as we speak and I do not know about you but there is no way that I can survive another Bush in office for four years or more. We (Democrats) need to form a united front and get this party started. McCain has been sitting at the “Start” line for months now.

Mason, Louisville

Honest   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

All of you who say that they will vote for McCain because Hillary isn't the nominee are fools. You'd rather see an endless war, rising costs of food and gas, continued tax cuts for the wealthy that will support his elitist wife, poor health care and probably another war on top of that. If McCain steps foot in the White House come January, then I promise you countries like Canada, and the Netherlands will have new citizens.

Shameka Doles-Fulston   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

After reading some of the comments posted, i know we are all fed up with how things are going but bashing Mrs. Clinton is not going to get the Democratic Party the White House. It is now up to the super delegates to make their decisions and prepare us for November. I will say with the way things are going, if Obama is not nominated with the lead he has the world will see the U.S. for what it really is…………………..and I am sure you all know what I mean!!!!!!!

Charles   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

Who in the AP is the fact checker….or were they just running with the rumor mill……until there is a direct qoute from her, she is still in the race.

Enough Already!   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

Get out!

Ann   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

Obama people need to understand….we will NOT unite with Obama…..it is either Hillary or McCain….your choice!

Soldier from Bamberg, Germany   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

Why…Why…Why….!!
Why must you go out like a NUT Hillary?
Leave with some respect, everyone is trying to give you some and you still can't see that they are holding back not to make you look like a Ron Paul…
Why are you insistent on being the village idiot…?
I guess you are what you are…
Unbelievable…!!
OBAMA 08!!

jACKIE   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

WHy we want her out? what a stupid questions, because we need to focus on freaking McCain, becuase at this moment the republicans are laughing among themselves, they are seeing that we democrats can't come together as one!!!!! That's why we want her out and we want her support to OBama!!!
Belive me Nov is close enough and McCain has been campaigning all over the place meanwhile we democrats are still talking about who is going to be the nominee doesnt make sense, If Hillary love so much the party then why not get out of the race gracefully ? why? ENOUGH IS ENOUGH!!

Farrell, Houston, Tx   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

I guess Hillary wants that V.P. position bad because that's the only way she'll have president affixed to her name but I don't think that will happen. I believe Hillary and Bill have burned down their bridges with the delegates and some of their supporters have helped. There have been too many threats made by the Clintons and people don't tell well to threats.

Grant   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

He will in 12 hours Terry!

Joe - Wilmington, DE   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

Mr. McAuliffe is as much an unethical scab as the individual he represents.

Get off of the stage you egotistical boneheads. You lost fair and square.

Dave   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

Of course she won't. this lady cares nothing about the party and is more willing to let Mccain win. She's a closet GOP. Nothing is going to change anyway. The good old two-party system is such a facade. Nothing has really changed in the two years the Dems took control of Congress.

Tim from Philly   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

Vanity….it's a killer.

R.O.B.   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

I'm pretty sure Obama will have the numbers by Thursday. So, she can concede then or dispute the Michigan delegates. Knowing her, she will take every avenue she can to make a claim to stay in the race.

Never Obama!   June 3rd, 2008 11:46 am ET

NEVER - NEVER - NEVER !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ralph   June 3rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

STUBBORN June 3rd, 2008 11:29 am ET

Time to face reality!!

Is she meglomaniac, delusional or just off her meds?

Or all of the above?

Pack it in…it's time to unite!
======================

We will NOT unite behind Obama!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Shava Nerad   June 3rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

Terry McAuliffe and the DLC establishment are the undead operators of a rusty Democratic machine. They won't give up because it admits their style of politics, chasing the middle and ignoring the rank and file, is outmoded. What we need is more transparency and dialog and participation, and less gatekeepers and power consolidation — and Terry and Hillary don't know how to operate that way, as should be obvious from this campaign.

I remember my "Give 'em hell, Hillary!" button from Bill's first presidential run. I had so much hope that our first credentialed first lady was going to go places with effecting real change. I compared her to Eleanor Roosevelt, plus.

Now, I see that in order to be as "tough as the boys," she has fallen into the same bad behavior.

Voting Obama, hoping for Clinton to come to her senses.

Adam from Ohio   June 3rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

The best thing to come out of Hillary's defeat is that Terry McAuliffe will not come back into the inner circles of power.

AJ, IL   June 3rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

Just got back from the Hillary campaign website. There are some mad and delusional folks over there. Sorry I don't believe Terry McAuliffe! He is a major spin doctor! Hillary will parse her words to "mean" a concession speech but will not use the word "concede".

Hillary wants to see if she can still raise a couple of million to help pay off her campaign debt after Tuesday. Terry McAuliffe and the other high-up campaign officials are going to get paid so they will still say anything. It is the lower end campaign officials and staffers who know from the internal signs that its over, and now are speaking openly to the press.

Florida - RFO   June 3rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

The AP is the source for most stories. However logically Hillary wants to finish strong and the impact of her stating otherwise would impact on voter turnout for HRC supporters.

HRC will still admit defeat in some form or fashion no later then the end of this week!

Go Barack '08/'12

A.   June 3rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

Terry McAuliffe is a total loon!

jay   June 3rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

I will be voting by wrightin balit for Hillary or uncomitted it seam to have worked in MI, The DNC may have pushed the indepenient / ragen democrat to vote for a Bush 3ed term.

maya   June 3rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

Why would the better candidate drop out?!

It's a virtual tie- fight on Hillary, fight on.

seah   June 3rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

The primaries are not over until the convention.

At the convention is when the super delegates cast their vote.

Hillary Must stay until the convention.

She has the right.

She has the responsibility to the majority of the democratic voters.

The DNC and Nany Pelosi and dean, can run all their dirty tricks and pressure anyone they want.

The People Still Want Hillary.

Darla   June 3rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

Will somebody please make up their mind!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Ann   June 3rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

This is getting comical….Obama people are so desperate for her to quit, they thought reverse psychology would work. Can't you hear…..all the way to the convention! To get a democrat in the White House, she has to stay in because she is the only one that can beat McCain. It is not so hard to understand.

JVD   June 3rd, 2008 11:45 am 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

Solomon Muin   June 3rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

Sen. Clinton needs to understand the true meaning of democracy and a good looser. There is no way to squeeze water out of a rock. The fact remains that sen. Obama has the number of winning in his favor, and because of the sake of the party and good leadership, sen. Clinton needs o admit that it is over least she forget that pride goes before the fall. A true competitor is a good conciliator.

john williams san diego, ca.   June 3rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

it's now time for Hillary to take her 3 ring circus of ickes, mcauliffe and the head ringmaster bubba, and get out of town. this con show has gone on too long.

Kelby from Houston, TX   June 3rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

The Clinton campaign is starting to remind me of the Iraq war. You just wish it would come to an end, You wish it would stop, but the powers that be just keep pushing for it to continue

switchback   June 3rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

Okay. So while I'm registered Rebublican, I'm tired of their agenda and planned on voting democrat this year. However, I'm getting overly tired of this constant back/forth in the Dem party candidates. It's to the point I'll either just not vote, or go back to McCain since at least the Rep party has their candidate act together. Enough already.

Sylvia   June 3rd, 2008 11:45 am ET

SHE NEEDS TO RUN AS AN INDEPENDENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Rob   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

If most of the posters on these message boards would spend as much time on their high school homework as they do trashing Hillary, I bet they'd do much better on their upcoming SATs and ACTs.

Darth Vadik, CA   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

Of course not, why conceide defeat, I mean he only beat you fair and square, and when you play dirty why conceide defeat?

HILLARY YOU LOST

IT HAPPENS TO THE BEST OF US

LET IT GO HILLARY.

JJ   June 3rd, 2008 11:44 am ET

There is no way she will concede tonight. That's not Hillary's style and she will fight until the bitter end. sigh. Please stop and let's come together and unite this party once and for all.

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